Spanish

Spanish GCSE AQA (8692)

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Themes: People and lifestyle, Popular culture, Communication and the world around us.

HOW WILL MY LEARNING BE ASSESSED?          

EXAMS: 

PAPER 1 Listening

Written exam responding to spoken extracts. 5 minutes preparation time. Exam: Foundation tier: 35 minutes, 40 marks. Higher tier: 45 minutes, 50 marks. 25% of GCSE.

PAPER 2 Speaking

Spoken assessment in 3 parts: 1) Role-play. 2) Reading aloud and short conversation. 3) Photocard and unprepared conversation. 15 minutes preparation time. Exam: Foundation tier: 7-9 minutes. Higher tier: 10-12 minutes. 50 marks for both tiers, 25% of GCSE.

PAPER 3 Reading

Written exam responding to written extracts and translation, Spanish to English. Foundation tier: 45 minutes, Higher tier: 1 hour. 60 marks for both tiers, 25% of GCSE

PAPER 4 Writing

Written exam, including translation from English to Spanish. Foundation tier: 1 hour 10 minutes, Higher tier: 1 hour 15 minutes. 50 marks for both tiers, 25% of GCSE.

WHY WOULD THIS COURSE BE SUITABLE FOR ME?

If you are interested in languages and the world around you then Spanish is the course for you. This GCSE will support you to develop your language and communication skills. You will also have the opportunity to broaden your cultural knowledge of the Spanish speaking world through the study of a wide variety of relevant topics.

A language GCSE will complement all other subject areas, and will enhance many different skills in preparation for future studies and careers.

HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT IT?

Speak to Miss Sullivan or Miss Mead

harriet.sullivan@tas-tkat.org 

kirsty.mead@tas-tkat.org