A Level Spanish

Kings Ely sixth form

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A Level Spanish

Spoken by over 590 million people, Spanish is probably one of the most useful foreign languages that anyone can learn.

 

The study of Spanish combines well with the Humanities, Business Studies, Computing, Mathematics, as well as with the Sciences and, of course, other languages.

 
“Although the jump from GCSE to Sixth Form can be challenging, I feel very supported by the Spanish department in helping me to fulfil my potential. The topics we are covering are fascinating and I’m thoroughly enjoying the Spanish A Level course.”
Toby, Year 13 Student 

 

An estimated 18 million students are currently studying Spanish. Spanish is becoming very popular in Asia, signifying its importance in global economic markets.

The use of Spanish online has risen an incredible 800% in recent years and this means it is the third most popular language on the internet, not far from Mandarin and English.

Forecasts indicate that, in a few generations from now, 10% of the world's population will understand Spanish - whereas the number is currently 6%. That's a big leap coming and not one to be missed!

Prerequisite

Minimum grade 6 in GCSE Spanish.
AS Level 

 

Students will have the opportunity not only to study the language but also the culture and the diverse political landscape of the Hispanic World.

In order to achieve this, students will study a text or a film and will have the opportunity to carry out independent research on an area of their choice.

Lessons are conducted in Spanish, with pupils receiving one to one speaking practise with a native speaker of Spanish.

All students benefit from the new state of the art Language Laboratory where some of the lessons will be conducted using a wide range of ICT tools, such as blogs, audio and video resources.

Assessment 

Paper 1: Listening/ Reading/ Translation

  • 1 hour 45 minutes
  • 45% of AS

Paper 2: Writing

  • 1 hour 15 minutes
  • 25% of AS

Paper 3: Speaking

  • 15 minutes + 15 minutes preparation
  • 30% of AS

Spanish A Level Exam Specification
A Level

 

Students will develop a wider knowledge of vocabulary and linguistic structures and a deeper understanding of cultural aspects of Spanish speaking countries.

Practical communication in contemporary Spanish is at the core of the syllabus.

With a focus on in-depth study of a novel or a film, the course prepares students for a variety of Spanish degree level courses based on language/literature, cinema and society.

As well as lessons with a native speaker, there are Spanish magazines, newspapers and a plethora of resources to help student polish their Spanish and to demonstrate how language usage varies in different contexts.

Paper 1: Listening, reading and Translation

  • 50% of A Level

Paper 2: Writing

  • 2 hours
  • 20% of A Level

Paper 3: Speaking

  • 24 minutes
  • 30% of A Level

Spanish A Level Exam Specification

 

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