Spanish

Cervantes, Don Quixote

Why choose Spanish?

Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. Your status as an A Level linguist defines you as somebody who is willing to work at developing a new skill, somebody who is open to new people and cultures, and somebody who is adept at communicating.

As well as mastering the skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing Spanish, you will also access authentic Spanish describing a huge variety of different topics and contexts and become a truly global citizen. You will be able to understand and discuss topics in fluent Spanish, and will also be encouraged to spend as much time in a Spanishspeaking country as you can. Although many people speak Spanish, it takes a degree of passion and commitment to reach A Level standard, and the rewards for taking this challenge are many.

With nearly 480 million Spanish speakers worldwide, knowledge of the language will only become more necessary in an increasing globalised world.

Alex Spanish Student

What will you learn?

The course contains relevant and exciting topics such as immigration, cyberspace and cultural heritage. As well as exploring these at a native level, using websites and radio to support you, there will also be the chance to discover plays, books and films from the Spanish-speaking world. During two enjoyable years, as well as learning the language – an enjoyable academic challenge in itself – you will develop many transferrable skills which complement your other chosen subjects.

Student view

Spanish in Sixth Form has been intense but incredibly fun. It has been amazing to see how my skills in the language have developed over the past two years whilst learning more about Spanish and Latin American culture. I’d recommend this A Level to everyone because not only are the teachers absolutely fantastic and you will learn lots, but also with nearly 480 million Spanish speakers worldwide having knowledge of the language will only become more and more necessary in an increasing globalised world.

Alex Spanish Student

Entry Requirement

You should be aiming for at least a Grade 7 in the Higher Tier GCSE

GCE Spanish Examination Board

AQA 7692