What are lessons like in this subject?

Spanish is taught in a specialist language room meaning students have plenty of IT access to facilitate independently controlled listening practice (as in the A-level exam) and pair-work speaking practice. Lessons cover the four main language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing and are taught, as far as possible, in the target language. Grammar teaching is also integrated within the teaching of the A-level topics. In addition to the three lessons, students have a separate speaking session in a pair / individually to enhance fluency and confidence in this skill area. We offer students an opportunity to visit Spain during their course to further develop their cultural knowledge and linguistic competence. Students can participate in many Enrichment opportunities relating to cultural experience, languages in Higher Education and the world of work. Spanish A-level students can always expect lessons to be fun and relaxed yet challenging and supportive with a consistent focus on the teaching and learning needed in order to get students to where they need to be.

What will I study?

Students will study topics from a range of political, social and cultural themes all in relation to the Spanish-speaking world following the AQA A-level course:
  • Traditional and modern values.
  • Cyberspace.
  • Equality of the sexes.
  • Influence of idols.
  • Regional identity in Spain.
  • Cultural heritage.
  • Immigration.
  • Racism.
  • Coexistence.
  • Young people today, citizens of tomorrow.
  • Monarchies and dictatorships.
  • Popular movements.
In addition, students study a film and a book, and carry out an independent research project which forms a major part of their final A-level oral exam.

What our
students

say

If you want to look at how different debates and conflicts impact the Spanish speaking world, I would definitely recommend this course. Studying Spanish at A-Level means learning not only the language but also the culture and the context surrounding Spain and Latin American countries. I have enjoyed developing my current skills - language as well as transferrable - through the interactive lessons, weekly speaking sessions and feedback and I'm confident that I'll be able to apply these skills in the future.

Daisy Varzea, Oulton Academy


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