The Spanish A Level course enables you to build on previous GCSE knowledge in a logical and rewarding way, applying transferable skills in critical thinking and analysis. The course will provide you with inspiring and engaging themes and content that provide clear links to some of the most fundamental and richly diverse aspects of contemporary Spanish culture and society. Popular literary texts and films are also studied during the course offering a further dimension of study into the wider Spanish-speaking world. This course rewards creativity and assessments place an emphasis on spontaneity and grammar as well as providing plenty of opportunities for students to apply their knowledge independently and creatively. - Listening: to understand spoken Spanish that takes place in a range of different settings, listen to Spanish news, films, and Podcasts. Listen out for different accent variations and pronunciation of words. - Reading: to understand the context of written pieces, read a wide range of authentic texts from the Spanish media and Hispanic-speaking world. Read a play in Spanish and understand more traditional Spanish vocabulary in a historical context. - Writing: to apply grammar rules to write fluently and competently. Learn techniques to analyze characters studied in the play and film and write about the key themes within these materials. - Speaking: to become confident, sustaining long and detailed conversations about Spanish traditions and customs. To be able to verbally summarise written texts and to give presentations in the target language.
Grade 6 or above in GCSE Spanish
This course is assessed using terminal examination and Non-Examined Assessment Listening, reading, and translation: Exam Time 2 Hours 40% Listening exam: Students will respond to comprehension questions based on a variety of contexts and sources. Reading: A variety of text types and genres will be used to assess reading comprehension ability. Translation: Students will be required to translate an unseen passage from Spanish into English. Written response to works and translation: Exam 2 hours 40 minutes 30% Written: This exam draws on the study of a Spanish film and a literary text. Students write a 350-word essay to a question on a literary text and to a question based on a film. Translation: Students will be required to translate an unseen passage from English into Spanish. Speaking Speaking: Exam 21-23 Minutes 30% Students have two tasks to complete within 21-23 minutes with 5 minutes of preparation time. Students will discuss one theme from the specification based on a stimulus containing two different statements. The second task allows students to present a summary of the key findings of the written sources they have used for their independent research and answer questions on this followed by a wider discussion on their chosen area of research.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Cade Street, Heathfield, TN21 8RJ |
The Spanish A Level course enables you to build on previous GCSE knowledge in a logical and rewarding way, applying transferable skills in critical thinking and analysis. The course will provide you with inspiring and engaging themes and content that provide clear links to some of the most fundamental and richly diverse aspects of contemporary Spanish culture and society. Popular literary texts and films are also studied during the course offering a further dimension of study into the wider Spanish-speaking world. This course rewards creativity and assessments place an emphasis on spontaneity and grammar as well as providing plenty of opportunities for students to apply their knowledge independently and creatively. - Listening: to understand spoken Spanish that takes place in a range of different settings, listen to Spanish news, films, and Podcasts. Listen out for different accent variations and pronunciation of words. - Reading: to understand the context of written pieces, read a wide range of authentic texts from the Spanish media and Hispanic-speaking world. Read a play in Spanish and understand more traditional Spanish vocabulary in a historical context. - Writing: to apply grammar rules to write fluently and competently. Learn techniques to analyze characters studied in the play and film and write about the key themes within these materials. - Speaking: to become confident, sustaining long and detailed conversations about Spanish traditions and customs. To be able to verbally summarise written texts and to give presentations in the target language.
Grade 6 or above in GCSE Spanish
This course is assessed using terminal examination and Non-Examined Assessment Listening, reading, and translation: Exam Time 2 Hours 40% Listening exam: Students will respond to comprehension questions based on a variety of contexts and sources. Reading: A variety of text types and genres will be used to assess reading comprehension ability. Translation: Students will be required to translate an unseen passage from Spanish into English. Written response to works and translation: Exam 2 hours 40 minutes 30% Written: This exam draws on the study of a Spanish film and a literary text. Students write a 350-word essay to a question on a literary text and to a question based on a film. Translation: Students will be required to translate an unseen passage from English into Spanish. Speaking Speaking: Exam 21-23 Minutes 30% Students have two tasks to complete within 21-23 minutes with 5 minutes of preparation time. Students will discuss one theme from the specification based on a stimulus containing two different statements. The second task allows students to present a summary of the key findings of the written sources they have used for their independent research and answer questions on this followed by a wider discussion on their chosen area of research.