SPANISH
Spanish
Exam Board: WJEC
Qualification: GCSE
% Exam: 75%
% Coursework: 25%
Why Should I Study this Course?
The study of a modern foreign language will broaden your horizons, develop cultural knowledge and understanding and foster transferable skills such as confidence, communication, problem solving and creativity. A GCSE in a modern foreign language will also provide you with a solid foundation for future language study.
A GCSE in a modern foreign language will enable you to:
develop your ability to communicate confidently and coherently with native speakers in speech and writing
express and develop thoughts and ideas spontaneously and fluently
deepen your knowledge about how language works and enrich your vocabulary in order for you to increase your independent use and understanding of extended language in a wide range of contexts
acquire new knowledge, skills and ways of thinking through the ability to understand and respond to a rich range of authentic spoken and written material, including literary texts
develop awareness and understanding of the culture and identity of the countries and communities where the language is
What Will I be Doing in Lessons?
In lessons you will be extending your knowledge of KS3 topics and studying new areas. Topics will include:
Youth Culture
Lifestyle
Customs and Traditions
Home and Locality
The Wider World
Current Study and Future Plans.
These will be studied through listening, speaking, reading and writing tasks.
What Skills do I Need?
Good organisation is important as well as the confidence to contribute in the target language. A good memory may also help.
What Type of Assessment is it?
50% of the final grade is assessed at the end of the course through a listening and reading exam. 25% is assessed via a written exam. 25% is assessment by an oral exam consisting of role play, conversation and response to a photo.
What Post-16 College and Career Opportunities Could this Lead to?
AS and ‘A’ Level in Spanish. It is also a good course for students planning to study business, law or travel and tourism in the future. The ability to speak a second European language also looks very good to a potential employer on your CV!