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Spanish

A Level - Full-time
Spanish
Subject Area: Language
Assessment: Exam
Location: Woldgate and Longcroft
Course Entry Requirements Icon Entry Requirements:

Spanish GCSE grade 6 ideally.

  • Strong motivation and enjoyment of the process of language learning.
  • An ability to work independently and discover language for yourself.
  • A willingness to work with others and communicate thoughts and feelings.
  • The desire to gain an insight into the contemporary society, cultural background and heritage of countries where the language is spoken.

An exciting opportunity to explore the culture, language and customs of not just Spain but the wider Spanish speaking world. You will learn Spanish to a level where you can communicate with Spanish speakers worldwide.

An A Level in a Modern Foreign Language is a very valuable part of any subject combination. By following an Advanced language course you will be able to:

  • Stand out from the crowd. Knowledge of languages in the UK has decreased since GCSE languages became optional. This makes you very special. It puts you a step ahead of everyone else and makes you very attractive to universities and businesses all over the world.
  • Develop your language skills to a high level of competence.
  • Increase your knowledge of a wide range of issues, both current and historical, which are also relevant to the other subjects you are studying.
  • Get a very valuable qualification leading to Higher Education and future employment.

Additional Course Information

What will I study and learn?

Year 12

You will start with an introductory phase, bridging the gap between GCSE and Advanced Study. This will lead on to the study of:

  • Social issues and trends (e.g. ‘cyberspace’)
  • Artistic Culture (e.g. modern day idols)
  • Grammar
  • You will study one film or one literary text.

Year 13

In your second year you will build on the skills acquired during the Year 12 course and further extend your knowledge of a range of topics within:

  • Social issues and trends (e.g. Immigration)
  • Political & Artistic Culture (e.g. today’s youth, tomorrow’s citizens)
  • Grammar
  • You will also study one film and one literary text
  • You will carry out your own research project.
How will I be assessed?

Paper 1 – Listening, Reading and Writing

  • 2 hours 30 minutes written exam
  • 50% of A Level

Paper 2 – Writing

  • 2 hour written exam
  • 20% of A Level

Paper 3 – Speaking

  • 21-23 minute oral exam
  • 30% of A Level
Further Opportunities

Everywhere! A thorough knowledge of Spanish can lead to many different careers as the world has become so interconnected. Spanish can be studied as a subject on its own or in combination with other subjects such as Business Studies, Law and Tourism. As well as teaching, translating and interpreting, Spanish is an important asset in many other spheres – commerce, industry, fashion, publishing and communications are some examples.

Research shows that language graduates have extremely good employment prospects compared with graduates in other areas. Languages are the passport to anywhere you want to go!

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