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IB Spanish B HL Unit 1: Core Themes

Unit 1 of IB Spanish B covers Core Themes. This unit contains 5 topics and 29 sub-topics. Below you'll find free study notes, flashcards, and exam preparation resources for every topic in this unit.

Higher Level students should treat this unit page as a route map: revise the shared core, then use the HL notes and topic links to reach the extra depth and evaluation expected at HL.

5 topics29 sub-topics

Exam technique guide

What Unit 1 covers

The five prescribed themes — vocabulary, ideas, opinions and Hispanic culture for Identities, Experiences, Human Ingenuity, Social Organization and Sharing the Planet.

Topics in Unit 1

1.1

Identities

5 sub-topics

1.2

Experiences

6 sub-topics

1.3

Human Ingenuity

5 sub-topics

1.4

Social Organization

6 sub-topics

1.5

Sharing the Planet

7 sub-topics

Study tip: Work through the topics in order — each builds on concepts from the one before. Start with notes, then reinforce with flashcards and practice questions.

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