Spanish

Students learn to use the target language from the outset.  This is achieved through routines, songs and games.  Students develop their language skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing and learn pronunciation and fluency through pair and group work.  Year 7 topics include family; free time; school; home life; greetings and personal information. Developing a knowledge of Spanish culture is embedded in the curriculum and supported by trips to Spain.

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The Year 8 curriculum builds on the skills and knowledge acquired in Year 7 with a focus on broadening the students’ knowledge of grammar, especially verb tenses.  Students are required to produce extended pieces of writing which include a variety of vocabulary and grammatical structures.  Year 8 topics include daily routine; weather; holidays; TV and films; food and drink and using the past tense. Students develop their fluency in Spanish through a variety of student-led activities.

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Qualification: GCSE

Exam Board: AQA

Course Outline

Following a course in GCSE Spanish should encourage students to derive enjoyment and benefit from language learning, and be inspired, moved and changed by following a broad, coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study. Learners should recognise that their linguistic knowledge, understanding and skills help them to take place in a multilingual global society and also provide them with a suitable basis for further study and practical use of the language.

The GCSE specification in Spanish will enable learners to:

• Develop understanding of the language in a  variety of contexts.
• Develop knowledge of the language and language learning skills.
• Develop the ability to communicate effectively in the language.
• Develop awareness and understanding of countries and communities where the language is spoken.

Key Skills

Key skills are integral to the study of GCSE Spanish and may be assessed through course content. The following key skills can be developed through this  specification:
Levels 1 and 2:

• Communication
• Problem solving
• Information and Communication Technology
• Working with others
• Improving own learning

Assessment Procedures

External Assessment

Listening - Unit 1 (20% of the marks)

The examination, lasting about 30-40 minutes (Foundation/Higher) (+ 5 minutes reading time)

Reading - Unit 3 (20% of the marks)

The examination, lasting 30 minutes Foundation Tier and 50 minutes at Higher Tier.

Controlled Assessments

Speaking - Unit 2 (30% of the marks)

2 Tasks. They will comprise:

· Structured conversation

· Giving a presentation

Writing - Unit 4 (30% of the marks)

Candidates must complete two tasks, 30 marks each which may be drawn from exemplar tasks provided or may be adapted by the teacher.

Topic/ Unit Breakdown

The content the will be studied will cover the following broad contexts:

• Leisure
• Home and environment
• Work and education

Future Pathways

Industry sector

Business services, Central Government, Contact centers, Engineering, Event management, Financial services, Local Government, Marketing, Media,   Public services, Technology, Travel and tourism,  Voluntary and charitable sector

Specialist language occupations

Translation, Interpreting, Language teaching

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