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GCSE Spanish
Spanish is one of the most commonly spoken languages in the world and, with it becoming more usual for people to travel to Latin America for business or pleasure, this vibrant language of salsa, flamenco and tango, will always be a useful skill to master. Spanish music is entering our charts, Spanish film directors are influencing our media, and Spanish businesses are on our high streets.
Course Outline:
This course consists of 4 skillsaslistedbelow:
1. Listening (25% of the course,Ftier=40orH tier = 50 minute exam)
2. Speaking (25% of the course,Ftier=9orH tier = 12 minute exam)
3. Reading (25% of the course,Ftier=45orH tier = 60 minute exam)
4. Writing (25% of the course, F tier = 70 minute or H tier = 80 minute exam)
There are five themes covered:
1. IdentityandCulture
2. Local area, holiday and travel
3. School
4. Future aspirations, study and work
5. International and global dimension
Exam Board:
Edexcel
Head of Department:
Miss A Loten
“IloveSpanish. It’sagiftthatkeepsongiving. Ifindit fascinatinganditwillhelpmeinmyfuturelife. I’mdefinitely considering going on after GCSE to take it at A Level.”
Sam French, Year 11
“Spanishischallengingbutfun. Ilovetospeakit–itdoesn’t matter if you get a few things wrong; it really helps your confidence. Itcouldhelpmetostudyaboardorwork somewhere really interesting.”
Dylan Davis, Year 11
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