option subject - gcse spanish

Aim of the course

AQA GCSE Spanish course focuses on developing students' skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish, with an emphasis on real-life communication. Students learn vocabulary and grammar to describe daily life, express opinions, and discuss topics such as travel, health, the environment, and technology. The course also encourages students to explore Spanish-speaking countries' cultures and societies. Assessment is based on exams for each skill, with a strong focus on fluency and accuracy in both written and spoken Spanish.

Programme of Study:

You will cover a range of topics and skills across Spanish, such as:

• Identity and culture
• Local, national, and global issues
• Current and future study and employment.
• The ability to read, write and speak in Spanish

How will it be assessed?

• Listening Exam: the foundation paper is a 35-minute exam equal to 25% (40 marks) of your final grade. The higher paper is a 45-minute exam equal to 25% (50 marks) of your final grades.
• Speaking Exam: the speaking exam will cover 3 areas that equal to 25% of your final grade. These will be role play (15 marks), photo card (15 marks) and general conversation (30 marks). This exam will be 7-9 minutes long for the foundation tier and 10-12 minutes long for the higher tier.
• Reading Exam: the foundation paper is a 45-minute exam equal to 25% (60 marks) of your final grade. The higher paper is a 1-hour exam equal to 25% (60 marks) of your final grades.
• Writing Exam: the foundation exam is 1 hour long and is equal to 25% (50 marks) of your final grade. The higher exam is a 1 hour 15-minute paper equal to 25% (60 marks) of your final grades.

 Possible careers associated with this subject:

Translator/Interpreter, Tourism And Travel Industry, International Business, Education And Teaching