Spanish

Course summary

An exciting opportunity to explore the culture, language, and customs of not just Spain but the wider Spanish-speaking world. You will learn Spanish to a level where you can communicate with Spanish speakers worldwide. An A Level in a Modern Foreign Language is a very valuable part of any subject combination. By following an Advanced language course you will be able to: • Stand out from the crowd. Knowledge of languages in the UK has decreased since GCSE languages became optional. This makes you very special. It puts you a step ahead of everyone else and makes you very attractive to universities and businesses all over the world. • Develop your language skills to a high level of competence. • Increase your knowledge of a wide range of issues, both current and historical, which are also relevant to the other subjects you are studying. • Get a very valuable qualification leading to Higher Education and future employment. Year 12 You will start with an introductory phase, bridging the gap between GCSE and Advanced Study. This will lead on to the study of: Social issues and trends (e.g. ‘cyberspace’), Artistic Culture (e.g. modern day idols), Grammar, and you will study one film or one literary text. Year 13 In your second year, you will build on the skills acquired during the Year 12 course and further extend your knowledge of a range of topics within Social issues and trends (e.g. Immigration), Political & Artistic Culture (e.g. today’s youth, tomorrow’s citizens) and Grammar. You will also study one film and one literary text, and you will carry out your own research project.