Spanish

Course summary

An A Level in a Modern Foreign Language is recognised as one of the highly regarded facilitating subjects for university applications, regardless of the course you might be interested in. A Level Spanish students will engage with all aspects of Spain and hispanophone in the knowledge that the ability to communicate in Spanish, the world’s third most spoken language, is essential in our globalised world. Our AQA A Level Spanish builds on the foundations of the GCSE syllabus, gaining skills that are vital for progression beyond school. Students immerse themselves in language acquisition through conversation, debates or translation skills. By advancing to reading and analysing original language texts and film, students gain an adeptness in communicating via crucial verbal and literary skills. A Level Spanish is a gateway to deepening an understanding of Spain and its diverse hispanophone cultures which enables students to have a breadth and knowledge of its history, culture, politics and - of course - the language. We will be taking our Spanish language students to Andalucia in March 2024, with an annual Spanish trip thereafter. The Languages Department at Monkton Senior School is fortunate to have native Spanish speakers on the teaching staff who bring to their classrooms a wealth of knowledge that is both academic and cultural. In this authentic and vibrant environment, our department offers a highly rewarding and stimulating A Level.