Examination Higher Foundation
25% Speaking 9-12 minutes (+ preparation) 7-9 minutes (+ preparation)
25% Reading 1 hour 45 minutes
25% Listening 45 minutes 35 minutes
25% Writing 1 hour 15 minutes 1 hour
Vocabulary and grammar are covered in lessons, with vocabulary to learn and consolidate each week. Students will also have regular listening, reading, exam questions as well as translations to complete for homework and speaking questions and answers to practise. We also use a variety of interactive online tools to support learning in and outside the classroom.
Pupils study 3 themes over the course of two years, plus a variety of listening, reading, translation and grammar skills.
Theme 1:
Identity and culture
· Me, my family and friends
· Technology in everyday life
· Free-time activities
· Customs and festivals in Spanish-speaking countries/communities
Theme 2:
Local, national, international and global areas of interest
· Home, town and region
· Social issues
· Global issues
· Travel and tourism
Theme 3:
Current and future study and employment
· My studies
· Life at school/college
· Education post-16
· Jobs, career choices and ambitions
Confidence
Excellent communication skills
Independent learning skills
Better memory
Understanding of how languages work through learning grammar
International mindedness
Access to further language study at 6th Form and in further education
The skills and confidence required to learn any other language in the future
A better chance of being accepted for competitive university/college courses, placements or jobs.
By the end of the course, pupils will have a valuable asset that only a select few in this country have, but which universities and employers are crying out for.
josmith@kingethelbert.kent.sch.uk
susanagozalomartinez@kingethelbert.kent.sch.uk
Did you know that Spanish is the third most spoken language in the world?
Spanish is also the official language of 21 countries!