Spanish

Course summary

There are many academic benefits of learning a language at A level, including cultural enrichment, linguistic, comprehension, and critical thinking. By studying a Modern Languages A level at Woodbridge, students will become competent in speaking, listening, reading and writing in the target language(s). Speaking Being able to speak a second language will enable students to converse with native speakers and even deliver presentations and speeches in a professional context. Listening Studying a language will expose students to different speaking styles, accents, and dialects, not to mention helping to understand a second language when spoken fluently. With good aural skills, students can expect to be able to gain greater insights into the cultural and political life of their chosen foreign language. Reading - Comprehension skills will be improved through reading in different languages, as will the ability to read new books and understand newspapers and online news sites in another language. Writing - Learning a language at A level expands vocabulary and improves written style in a target language as well as in a student’s native language. By developing the ability to write in many different styles, students will be able to demonstrate their versatility, adaptability, and employability, both at home and abroad.