Head of Department: MRS OWENS Examination Board AQA
FCSE Level 1 Spanish THE SUBJECT IS ASSESSED IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS: Listening 25% 3 x externally set assignments. Speaking 25% 1 x compulsory, externally set role-play + 2 x internally set assignments 25%. Reading 25% 3 x externally set assignments 25%. Paper 4 Writing 25% 1 x compulsory, externally set translation + 2 x internally set assignments 25%. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Why Spanish? ● To develop language skills in a variety of contexts. ● Speaking more than one language increases your brain and memory capacity. ● Languages are the perfect way to meet new people, immerse yourself in new cultures and make a difference to who you are. ● Speaking another language really makes you stand out from the crowd and you’ll be able to work in other countries around the world.
18 | CHOOSING YOUR GCSE OPTIONS FOR YEARS 10 & 11
