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GCSE Spanish
Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, and as more
people travel to Latin America for business and leisure, mastering Spanish is an
increasingly valuable skill.
Learning a foreign language opens up a world of opportunities for the future,
no matter what career you choose. From translation to business, and beyond,
foreign language skills will allow you to communicate more effectively with
the Spanish-speaking world. GCSE Spanish can be incredibly useful on a gap
year or holiday abroad, and it can also provide unexpected advantages in your
career. Universities and employers highly value language skills. In addition
to learning how to communicate in Spanish, you will develop vital skills such
as communication, adaptability, memory, resilience and problem-solving.
Language learning also deepens your understanding of your own language
and fosters a greater appreciation for other cultures.
Course Outline:
This course consists of 4
skills as listed below:
1. Listening
(25% of the course)
2. Speaking
25% of the course)
3. Reading
(25% of the course)
4. Writing
(25% of the course)
There are six themes
covered:
1. My personal world
2. Lifestyle and wellbeing
3. My neighbourhood
4. Media and technology
5. Studying and my future
6. Travel and tourism
Examination Board:
Edexcel
Head of Department:
Mrs M Mason
(Head of MFL),
Ms M Molinero
(Head of Spanish)
“Spanish GSCE is a great way
to learn about other cultures
and to communicate in
another language. It will be
very helpful for the future
- for university, for jobs and
travelling the world.”
Charlie Hay
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