Course Code 60187062 An A-Level in Spanish is always highly regarded by top universities and employers particularly as it is the second most spoken language in the world of commerce and business above French and German. South American countries are developing and gaining socio-economic importance on the world stage, and in the USA, native Spanish speakers are to outnumber native English speakers in the next decade which further highlights the prominence of Spanish. The inclusion of this A-level has given university applicants the edge over others, especially in the fields of law, international relations, history, business, management and, of course languages and linguistics. The course emphasises developing an understanding of the Spanish social and cultural landscape whilst integrating the four language skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking We also include cultural elements of countries where Spanish is spoken. We periodically offer an immersion trip to Spain either staying at a hostel or staying with host families. We believe that in order to fully appreciate the language that you are learning it is best to experience the culture and setting in which it is spoken and so we encourage all A level students to participate in one of these opportunities. Students will be supported by experienced teachers including a past examiner as well as regular one to one speaking slots with the language assistant to practise the skills required for the speaking exam. They will have access to an online learning platform and plenty of resources to practise independently including online flashcards, listening and reading activities which give an advantage in the exams. Students also have their own specification vocabulary and grammar books for reference.
Grade 6 or higher in Spanish at GCSE Five GCSE grades at 5 or higher, including a 5 for English and Mathematics An average GCSE points score of 5.5, or better if studying 3 A Levels or 8.0, or better if studying 4 A Levels
Paper 1: Listening, reading and translation 2 hours 40% Content overview: This paper draws on vocabulary and structures across all four themes, the examination is made up of: Section A: Listening (30 marks) A listening assessment based on a recording, featuring male and female Spanish speakers. Students will respond to comprehension questions based on a variety of contexts and sources. Section B: Reading (30 marks) A reading assessment based on a variety of text types and genres where students will have to respond to comprehension questions. Section C: Translation into English (20 marks) An unseen passage to be translated from Spanish to English. Paper 2: Written response to works and translation. 2 hours and 40 minutes 30% Content overview: This paper draws on the study of a novel and a film. Section A: Translation (20 marks) Students translate a passage from English into Spanish. Section B: Written response to novel or play.) (50 marks) Section C: Written response to film. (50 marks) Paper 3: Speaking Assessment overview: Students complete two tasks. Task 1 Students discuss one theme from the specification based on a stimulus containing two different statements. Task 2 Part 1 (independent research presentation) Students present a summary of at least two of the written sources they have used for their research and give a personal response to what they have read. Task 2, Part 2 (discussion on independent research) Students answer questions on their presentation and then have a wider discussion on their research.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Medway |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3EL |
Course Code 60187062 An A-Level in Spanish is always highly regarded by top universities and employers particularly as it is the second most spoken language in the world of commerce and business above French and German. South American countries are developing and gaining socio-economic importance on the world stage, and in the USA, native Spanish speakers are to outnumber native English speakers in the next decade which further highlights the prominence of Spanish. The inclusion of this A-level has given university applicants the edge over others, especially in the fields of law, international relations, history, business, management and, of course languages and linguistics. The course emphasises developing an understanding of the Spanish social and cultural landscape whilst integrating the four language skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking We also include cultural elements of countries where Spanish is spoken. We periodically offer an immersion trip to Spain either staying at a hostel or staying with host families. We believe that in order to fully appreciate the language that you are learning it is best to experience the culture and setting in which it is spoken and so we encourage all A level students to participate in one of these opportunities. Students will be supported by experienced teachers including a past examiner as well as regular one to one speaking slots with the language assistant to practise the skills required for the speaking exam. They will have access to an online learning platform and plenty of resources to practise independently including online flashcards, listening and reading activities which give an advantage in the exams. Students also have their own specification vocabulary and grammar books for reference.
Grade 6 or higher in Spanish at GCSE Five GCSE grades at 5 or higher, including a 5 for English and Mathematics An average GCSE points score of 5.5, or better if studying 3 A Levels or 8.0, or better if studying 4 A Levels
Paper 1: Listening, reading and translation 2 hours 40% Content overview: This paper draws on vocabulary and structures across all four themes, the examination is made up of: Section A: Listening (30 marks) A listening assessment based on a recording, featuring male and female Spanish speakers. Students will respond to comprehension questions based on a variety of contexts and sources. Section B: Reading (30 marks) A reading assessment based on a variety of text types and genres where students will have to respond to comprehension questions. Section C: Translation into English (20 marks) An unseen passage to be translated from Spanish to English. Paper 2: Written response to works and translation. 2 hours and 40 minutes 30% Content overview: This paper draws on the study of a novel and a film. Section A: Translation (20 marks) Students translate a passage from English into Spanish. Section B: Written response to novel or play.) (50 marks) Section C: Written response to film. (50 marks) Paper 3: Speaking Assessment overview: Students complete two tasks. Task 1 Students discuss one theme from the specification based on a stimulus containing two different statements. Task 2 Part 1 (independent research presentation) Students present a summary of at least two of the written sources they have used for their research and give a personal response to what they have read. Task 2, Part 2 (discussion on independent research) Students answer questions on their presentation and then have a wider discussion on their research.
