Spanish

What does GCSE Spanish offer me?

You will continue to build on the grammar and vocabulary you’ve already learnt and will become more confident and competent using the language in a range of different situations. You will learn to understand detailed texts, decipher information when someone talks to you and express yourself clearly both on paper and when speaking. This GCSE course offers much more than a qualification, it’s a package of skills that both employers and universities look for, as well as an ability to navigate the world with confidence in years to come.

What does the course entail?

You will carry on from the work you have begun in Year 9, studying 12 different topics from Technology to Festivals and Social Issues. As you work through these topics you will learn different tenses and other grammatical structures to help you express yourself clearly in the language. You will have plenty of practice in reading, listening, speaking and writing. At the end of Year 11 you will sit 4 papers, one each of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Each paper is worth 25% of your overall mark.

Beyond GCSE

You need to have studied Spanish at GCSE if you want to study it at A Level. If you don’t carry on with it after GCSE, you still have a fantastic life skill that really does open the world up to you. Lots of universities also offer the opportunity to study a foreign language alongside other subjects so you may be able to pick your language up again at university, even if you don’t take it at A Level.

Curriculum Enrichment

We offer a range of activities to support you in your learning beyond the classroom. These include: • The option to subscribe to regular foreign language magazines tailored to your ability • Regular speaking lessons with a native speaker in Year 11 • The opportunity to subscribe to Spellian, an online speaking programme tailored to your needs • A range of online resources including Kerboodle and Language Gym to support and extend your learning • Access to national competitions • Visits from theatre companies where available