Spanish

Course summary

A Level of Spanish is a challenging yet immensely rewarding course, which accommodates the linguistic level of students newly qualified in GCSE Spanish. You will develop a lasting appreciation of the language and the ability to communicate readily in Spanish for a variety of purposes. We aim to increase your knowledge of Spanish-speaking countries and help you acquire valuable skills for foreign travel, further education and employment. You need to enjoy the language and have a strong capacity to organise your work, carefully learn all new vocabulary by heart and want to understand and develop your grammatical knowledge as much as possible. You need to be committed to listening, reading and speaking Spanish in and out of class as this will truly enhance your progression. You should be willing to develop your skills and confidence in the spoken language and perhaps consider participating in a study visit or work experience in Spain or Latin America. The course covers trends in Spanish-speaking society as well as cultural and political aspects of countries where Spanish is spoken, e.g. family life, marriage, social networks, music, machismo, immigration and racism. You will also study a film and a play in Year 13 which are examined in written form.