Spanish

Course summary

First and foremost because it’s fun! But there are plenty of more practical reasons too. With the competition for university places growing even fiercer, it is advantageous to have a foreign language qualification. A foreign language is widely considered to be one of the most prestigious academic subjects and is also favoured by higher education institutions for the communication skills that it helps students to develop. Just think about the work and study possibilities at home and abroad in today’s global market that you may be opening up for yourself if you study a language. An A Level in a foreign language can give you an invaluable linguistic base on which to build your fluency and confidence to communicate with others. Critical thinking skills also improve as you learn to see the world through a different cultural perspective, so learning a second language actually stimulates your creative streak and it opens your mind - literally!