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St Wilfrid's Catholic School

A Level Spanish is a varied, interesting course that facilitates a huge range of future possibilities.

 

Qualification Information

             Ms Hall
​​​​​Subject Leader for MFL

Entry Requirements:      GCSE Spanish Grade 6+

Length of Course:             2 Years 

Assessment:                      100% Examination

Components:                     Listening, Reading and Writing (50%)
                                              Speaking (30%)
                                              Essay-writing (20%)

Qualification:                     AQA A Level Spanish

 

 

 
What will I Study?

You will cover topics including diversity and discrimination, politics in the Spanish-speaking world, the changing role of the family, the influence of the Internet and criminal justice. Throughout the course you will develop your ability to express your ideas clearly and with flair, and build towards fluency in Spanish.

 

Am I right for the course?

If you enjoy Spanish, and love discussing gritty topics, this is the course for you! You are right for the course if you enjoy a combination of speaking, listening, reading and writing, and want to develop your knowledge of Spain and the Spanish-speaking world.

 

Where next?

If you enjoy Spanish, and love discussing gritty topics, this is the course for you! You are right for the course if you enjoy a combination of speaking, listening, reading and writing, and want to develop your knowledge of Spain and the Spanish-speaking world.

 

FAQ's
  1. Do I need to have taken GCSE Spanish?
    You will either have taken GCSE Spanish, or have an excellent level of Spanish because you speak and write it at home.
  2. Do I need to be fluent in Spanish?
    You need to have a strong GCSE level of Spanish, with a good grasp of basic grammar. We will build towards fluency throughout the course.
  3. Will there be lots of essays?
    Essay writing will form part of the course, but only part. The skills that you will learn in A Level Spanish essay-writing will help you to write in your other subjects too.
     

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