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Why should I study Spanish?
Studying Spanish will give you the confidence to communicate effectively in a second language. You will be able to work independently and with others to enjoy the benefits of language learning.
How will I be assessed in this subjectt?
You will assessed in a range of topics in three Contexts for Learning:
• Identity, Lifestyle and Culture;
• Local, National, International and Global Areas of Interest
• School Life, Studies and the World of Work.
The four units are each worth 25% of the overall GCSE
What will I study?
Unit 1: Listening
Unit 1: Listening
This is a written examination lasting approximately:
• 35 minutes at Foundation Tier.
• 45 minutes at Higher Tier.
You will answer twelve questions, in English and Spanish.
Unit 2: Speaking
Unit 2: Speaking
You will take part in two role-plays and a general conversation on two topics in Spanish. The teacher conducts the speaking examination, which lasts 7–12 minutes (plus 10 minutes of role-play preparation time).
Unit 3: Reading
Unit 3: Reading
This is a written examination lasting: • 50 minutes at Foundation Tier; and • 1 hour at Higher Tier. You will answer questions in English and in Spanish, as well as translating short sentences from Spanish into English.
Unit 4: Writing
Unit 4: Writing
This is a written examination lasting:
• 1 hour at Foundation Tier
• 1 hour 15 minutes at Higher Tier.
You will answer four questions including listing (at Foundation Tier), short phrase/sentence responses, translating short sentences, and an extended writing task (from a choice of three) in Spanish.
What career pathways are available to me if I study this subject?
Studying Spanish can lead to further study or a career, for example in tourism, broadcasting, marketing, enterprise, business or teaching. There may also be opportunities for study abroad or other international programmes.
Extra Curricular Activities
If you choose Spanish, you may have the opportunity to take part in the following activities;
Trip to Spain
Guest speakers
Spanish Club
Diversity Day
European Day of Languages
Student testimonials
I decided to study Spanish as I wanted to learn another language apart from English and I personally found Spanish easier to understand than other languages. I enjoyed learning Spanish and learning about their traditions and festivals.
We went to Barcelona on a Spanish trip in which we got to use our Spanish in practice as well as having a bit of fun while doing so.
Spanish is a great choice for GCSE as it opens a lot of opportunities in working in many places with it being one of the most known languages and it also just helps to have another language GCSE just for universities and work.
Matthew McC
I throughly enjoyed studying Spanish at GCSE a reason I had chosen GCSE Spanish is because I feel like I have such a love for learning new languages. I am also fluent in Irish and felt like Spanish was a great choice for me.
Studying Spanish gives you a wide range of careers in the future as well. Although I didn’t experience the trip to Spain I have went to many holidays to Spain where I have got to practice my Spanish. I highly recommend choosing Spanish as a GCSE and I think you will throughly enjoy it!
Alannah McC
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