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Why choose Spanish?

Learning another language has many benefits throughout your life. It improves your memory and cognition which later leads to success at school, higher earnings and greater employability.

  • Spanish enables students to develop and build upon the skills acquired at GCSE
  • Spanish enhances employment prospects and improve self-confidence, analytical and communication skills
  • Spanish provides an insight into another culture and society
  • Spanish facilitates foreign travel and increase opportunities to study or work abroad

Almost 20% of the world’s population speak Spanish, making it the second most widely-spoken language in the world. It is an official language in 20 countries, therefore learning Spanish broadens your cultural horizons and allows you to enjoy Spanish and Latin American culture through music, theatre, film and literature.

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All you need to know

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The Spanish A Level course will be two years long.

In Year 12 students study a range of topics and the novel Como Agua Para Chocolate. In Year 13 students study more topics based on social issues and a historical period alongside the film El Laberinto del fauno.

There are three examinations which test the topics studied through the skills of speaking, listening, reading and translation and writing.

Languages combine well with all other subjects to give you an extra string to your bow. For example:

  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Business Management
  • Geography
  • History
  • Linguistics
  • Politics
  • International Relations.

All students are allocated an extra lesson per week with the Foreign Language Assistant to focus on improving speaking skills and developing cultural knowledge. During their studies students can have the opportunity to go on a work experience placement in the country where their chosen language is spoken. Students also participate in culturally relevant events. INSPIRED Sixth Form students have the opportunity to mentor GCSE students.

 

Grade 7 or above in GCSE Spanish.

 

Having studied a Modern Foreign Language at A Level, students can progress their studies by completing a pure languages degree or combining a language with another discipline.

 

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