Spanish
Why choose GCSE Spanish?
You can take a GCSE in Spanish if you have been studying it in Years 7-9.
GCSE Spanish is one subject named in the English Baccalaureate. A GCSE qualification in Spanish will be invaluable for those aspiring to study at university.
Speaking more than one language increases your brain capacity and is an impressive achievement, giving you better and brighter options for your future. It helps improve your memory too.
English is not enough! We cannot assume that 'everyone speaks English' and languages are the perfect way to travel and fully immerse yourself in new cultures.
Future employers will love a second language on your CV as it demonstrates an international outlook and demonstrates a wide range of skills, including problem solving and good communication.
Learning a foreign language can also help you understand your own language and you'll learn lots about how we communicate with each other.
Assessment
Equal emphasis is placed on the individual skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, with separate final examinations for each.
All skills are assessed at the end of Year 11 so each final exam is worth 25% of the final grade. The speaking exam is sat just before the main exam period and is examined by your teacher. Higher and Foundation tiers of entry are available for GCSE Spanish.
Subject information
The main aim of the GCSE Spanish course is to further develop pupils' ability to use the foreign language effectively for purposes of practical communication, developing spontaneous speaking skills across a range of topics relevant to young people.
Courses will also aim to offer an insight into the culture and civilisation of countries across the Spanish speaking world, develop an awareness of the nature of language and language learning, and provide enjoyment and intellectual stimulation.
Over the course you will study a variety of themes, including:
My personal world
Lifestyle and wellbeing
My neighbourhood
Media and technology
Studying and my future
Travel and tourism
What can this lead to?
Colleges, universities and employers are keen to find people who can speak a second language. Many people study a language GCSE because they want to travel and experience other cultures, but it is also an excellent qualification for supporting many careers, such as:
Detective
Diplomat
Engineer
Flight Attendant
Journalist
Solicitor
Marketing Manager
Nurse
Screenwriter
Charity Worker
Jobs in the tourism industry
Translator
Transport/Logistics Manager
Careers in media
Key Links
https://www.fluentu.com/blog/foreign-language-jobs/
https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers/opportunities/languages
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2013/oct/16/language-graduates-jobs