SPANISH

What will I study?

Students will be taught the necessary skills to enable you to communicate in a Spanish-speaking country whilst simultaneously gaining an insight into the culture of the same communities. They will learn to use the language actively in roleplay situations and to express their opinions. They will understand authentic Spanish with listening and reading activities. Grammar and vocabulary will be learned as part of each language theme. Pupils will acquire the skills, language and attitudes needed for study, work and leisure in your adult life.

Students are expected to understand and provide information and opinions about these themes relating to their own experiences and those of other people in countries/communities where Spanish is spoken.

Theme 1: Identity and culture

Topic 1: Me, my family and friends

Topic 2: Technology in everyday life

Topic 3: Free-time activities

Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest

Topic 1: Home, town, neighbourhood and region

Topic 2: Social issues

Topic 3: Global issues

Topic 4: Travel and tourism

Theme 3: Current and future study and employment

Topic 1: My studies

Topic 2: Life at school/college

Topic 3: Education post-16

Topic 4: Jobs, career choices and ambitions

AQA Exam Board

Mr L Cogollo

3 lessons per week https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/ spanish/specifications/AQA-8698-SP-2016. PDF

How will I be assessed?

GCSE Spanish has a Foundation Tier (grades 1–5) and a Higher Tier (grades 4–9). Students must take all four question papers at the same tier.

Assessment is by final examination at the end of Year 11.

Listening: 35 mins (F) 45 mins (H) 25% of GCSE

Speaking: 7-9 mins (F) 10-12 mins (H) 25% of GCSE

Reading: 45 mins (F) 60 mins (H) 25% of GCSE

Writing: 60 mins (F) 75 mins (H) 25% of GCSE

Why study GCSE Spanish?

Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, and therefore, Spanish would be a useful complement to other subjects for future career opportunities since many employers seek linguists. Spanish combines well with many other subjects at university and offers many transferable skills.