A Level Spanish

You will be given an excellent grounding in all aspects of the Spanish language, with the opportunity to demonstrate your ability in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Throughout the course you will be involved in various tasks such as comprehension activities, summary and essay writing, translation, vocabulary learning, understanding and using grammar and taking every opportunity to speak in Spanish. You will cover a wide range of topics including social issues and trends, political and artistic culture, grammar, a Spanish film and a Spanish novel. In addition you will complete an individual research project on a topic of interest to you, developing vital skills for future studies at university. A wide range of media and materials will be used to assist the learning process.

Being able to speak another language is a life skill and will bring you a wealth of opportunities in the future Not only does learning another language give you a valuable insight into the way your mother tongue works, it also keeps you up to speed with the world as all spoken languages are constantly changing and bringing in new words. Over 450 million people speak Spanish worldwide. It is the official language of 19 Latin American countries as well as Spain and is the second most widely spoken language in the U.S.A. It is second only to English as the language for international communication. Researchers in all disciplines need language skills to make the most of opportunities to study and work overseas, or to collaborate with overseas partners. You will access authentic materials. The course is less about you and more about society, making it very relevant to adult life. You will develop critical thinking skills and debate topical issues, improving your communication and presentation skills.

Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing (50% of the A-level). Translation both from and into target language is included in this paper. Paper 2: Writing (20% of the A level). This is an essay paper based on the study of a film and a literary text. Paper 3: Speaking (30% of the A level). This includes a presentation and discussion of the individual research project.

To study A Level courses you'll need:�5 GCSEs at 9-5 plus Grade 5 in all subjects you wish to study at A Level.