The A Level Spanish course is a dynamic and engaging 2-year exploration of Hispanic Language, Culture and life. A strong emphasis is put on the importance of communication and lessons are designed to develop the confidence and fluency to discuss, debate and to offer views and opinions on a wide range of contemporary topics. By the end of the course, students will have developed the skill set to thrive in a Hispanic country; they will be happily able to hold conversations on a variety of topics, to comfortably read and listen to authentic materials and to write analytically and critically. Lower Sixth Students look to develop a wide range of transferable and highly sought after skills. Critical thinking, observation and independence as learners are explored through a range of topics that explore: •Traditional and modern values. •Cyberspace and diversity. •Equality and inclusion. Upper Sixth These skills are built upon as students look to develop a sophisticated cultural awareness, open-mindedness, and a resilient problem-solving approach, engaging in topics such as: •Regional identity in Spain. •Cultural heritage. •The influence of modern idols. All aspects of the course are introduced and developed through authentic, Hispanic materials, and lessons regularly involve video clips, films, music and newspaper articles. Learning is far from limited to the traditional classroom and all students will have a weekly conversation lesson with a native Spanish Assistant.
Students should show willingness to participate in discussions in the target language and to be open to developing speaking skills throughout the course. It will be necessary to demonstrate grammatical prowess from the GCSE course. Having an interest in the French / Spanish/ German speaking world is beneficial to studying a language at A Level.
The A Level examination consists of: Paper 1: Listening, reading and translation 50% Paper 2: Writing 20% Students will write two essays during 2 hours: One essay will be on the film they have studied and the other on the literary work. Paper 3: Speaking 30% This includes a discussion on independent research.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £22,572 |
| Address | High Street, Guildford, GU1 3BB |
The A Level Spanish course is a dynamic and engaging 2-year exploration of Hispanic Language, Culture and life. A strong emphasis is put on the importance of communication and lessons are designed to develop the confidence and fluency to discuss, debate and to offer views and opinions on a wide range of contemporary topics. By the end of the course, students will have developed the skill set to thrive in a Hispanic country; they will be happily able to hold conversations on a variety of topics, to comfortably read and listen to authentic materials and to write analytically and critically. Lower Sixth Students look to develop a wide range of transferable and highly sought after skills. Critical thinking, observation and independence as learners are explored through a range of topics that explore: •Traditional and modern values. •Cyberspace and diversity. •Equality and inclusion. Upper Sixth These skills are built upon as students look to develop a sophisticated cultural awareness, open-mindedness, and a resilient problem-solving approach, engaging in topics such as: •Regional identity in Spain. •Cultural heritage. •The influence of modern idols. All aspects of the course are introduced and developed through authentic, Hispanic materials, and lessons regularly involve video clips, films, music and newspaper articles. Learning is far from limited to the traditional classroom and all students will have a weekly conversation lesson with a native Spanish Assistant.
Students should show willingness to participate in discussions in the target language and to be open to developing speaking skills throughout the course. It will be necessary to demonstrate grammatical prowess from the GCSE course. Having an interest in the French / Spanish/ German speaking world is beneficial to studying a language at A Level.
The A Level examination consists of: Paper 1: Listening, reading and translation 50% Paper 2: Writing 20% Students will write two essays during 2 hours: One essay will be on the film they have studied and the other on the literary work. Paper 3: Speaking 30% This includes a discussion on independent research.