Spanish

Course summary

The A-level course offers an enjoyable, lively and varied programme. You will continue with the familiar skills learnt at GCSE, that is to say speaking, reading, listening and writing, but the topics covered are aimed to stimulate and educate and will add to your understanding of the language and the countries in which it is spoken: Evolving Society in Spain; Political and Artistic Culture in Spanish-speaking countries; Immigration and Multiculturalism in Spain; Franco’s Dictatorship and the Transition to Democracy. In addition to this you will be given an introduction to various aspects of Spanish culture, for example, films, books, short stories, aspects of civilisation and history. A solid grounding in grammar will ensure that you feel comfortable and confident through to A-level and university language courses. You will have one individual session a week with a native speaker to develop your oral confidence. Everyone will have ample opportunity to participate in visits, social events and trips. The many multi-media resources available offer exciting support material and you will spend regular lessons in the digital language laboratory. It is required that you spend at least one week in Spain on an approved activity, either on a department study/work experience trip or one arranged privately. You will be offered guidance and advice on all these activities.