Spanish — Syllabus & Chapters

The complete syllabus for Spanish — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Comprensión lectora
Chapter 2: Expresión escrita
Chapter 3: Comprensión auditiva
Chapter 4: Expresión oral
Chapter 5: Composición
Chapter 6: Escritura de correo electrónico
Chapter 7: Comprensión de textos
Chapter 8: Sustantivos y artículos
Chapter 9: Adjetivos
Chapter 10: Pronombres
Chapter 11: Determinantes
Chapter 12: Verbos
Chapter 13: Perífrasis verbales
Chapter 14: Oraciones
Chapter 15: Preposiciones
Chapter 16: Adverbios
Chapter 17: Construcciones básicas
Chapter 18: Funciones comunicativas
Chapter 19: Destrezas de escucha
Chapter 20: Interacción oral
Chapter 21: Monólogo
Chapter 22: Juego de rol
Chapter 23: Identidad y cultura
Chapter 24: Vacaciones, turismo y viajes
Chapter 25: Salud, educación y tecnología
Chapter 26: El mundo que nos rodea

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in Spanish?

The Spanish syllabus has 26 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.

How do I know which Spanish chapters carry the most marks?

Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.

Has the Spanish syllabus changed this year?

Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official ICSE & ISC portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.

How can I prepare for Spanish faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Spanish — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Spanish study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.