Spanish GCSE

¿Usted habla Español? Lo entiendo mejor que lo hablo Spanish GCSE Exam Board:

AQA

The Spanish GCSE is made up of the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. We teach many topics, such as sport & leisure, home life and media & culture, in order to prepare you for your final exams.

During the course, you will continue to work on all four language skills. Learning vocabulary and speaking with correct pronunciation are a constant focus of the course. You will also learn Spanish grammar such as the use of adjectives, verb patterns, tenses and word order. You will learn how speech and writing change in different situations.

We will teach your lessons as much as we can in Spanish. You will hear and see ‘real’ Spanish throughout the course, using texts in books and ICT to help with learning grammar and vocabulary. We will promote spontaneous speech and develop creative writing skills in order to best prepare you for the final exams.

We live in a world where languages and culture do not belong to a single country anymore. Knowing a second language will open many doors for you in the future, easing your job search and empowering your career. ¿A qué esperas?

How the course is assessed

1 x listening exam (25%) 1 x speaking exam (25%) 1 x reading exam (25%) 1 x writing exam (25%)

Suitable Candidates

Students who studied Spanish in Year 9 will continue to study Spanish.

Students who are considering taking languages further and who are studying French may wish to consider taking Spanish as well.

GCSE Spanish counts towards 1 of the 5 awards needed in order to gain the EBacc

Post 16 Progression Routes

A Level (with a good GCSE grade). Some universities now have a GCSE in a language as an entry requirement..

Student Comments

“I like Spanish because it is easy to learn and it means I can travel to other countries and understand what they are saying.’’

“I think that it is a fantastic language to learn and to be able to use in your future.”