Spanish

SSPANISH Global communication has never been more important. Studying languages at A level develops communication skills, broadens horizons and enhances future career opportunities. Employers consistently rank skills in modern foreign languages as among the most desirable in an ever-competitive global jobs’ market. Who would it suit? If you love languages, through higher level study at A Level you will develop your oral fluency and conversation skills through a range of stimulating and absorbing topics, while extending and perfecting your grammatical knowledge. All lessons are taught entirely in Spanish. What will you study? In Year 12 the core includes social issues and trends (los valores tradicionales y modernos ; el ciberespacio; la igualdad de los sexos; artistic culture (la influencia de los ídolos; la identidad regional en España ; el patrimonio cultural; grammar; the film Volver, directed by Pedro Almodóvar (2006). In Year 13 the core includes social issues and trends (los valores tradicionales y modernos ; el ciberespacio; la igualdad de los sexos); multiculturalism (la inmigración ; el racismo; la convivencia); artistic culture (la influencia de los ídolos; la identidad regional en España; el patrimonio cultural) and Political Life (Jóvenes de hoy, ciudadanos de mañana; monarquías y dictaduras; movimientos populares); grammar; the play La Casa de Bernarda Alba by Federico García Lorca (1936). How will you be assessed? In May of Year 2 students will sit an oral examination, that includes presenting an individual research project; Paper 1, listening, reading and writing and Paper 2, a writing examination.

Enrichment opportunities? Films and talks at the BFI, exhibitions and conferences; self-organised work experience opportunities.

Where might it lead you? A languages or joint language degree at university, a wide range of careers in international companies and foreign travel, teaching, journalism, the arts, finance and almost any field.

Who to contact for more advice? Mrs Cortes-Sanchez

“Nothing beats communicating in a foreign language. Studying languages changed – and continues to change – my perception of the world.”