Spanish

What is the exam board and the route?

A Level Spanish AQA (7692) 

Subject Entry Requirements: Grade 7 in GCSE Modern Foreign Languages advised. 

Subject outline 

In Spanish A Level, we build on the grammar and vocabulary learnt at GCSE and gain a greater understanding of Spain and the wider Hispanic world, including the study of a film (Maria Full of Grace/María, Llena Eres De Gracia) and a novel (Chronicle of a Death Foretold). There is also individual research on a topic related to the Hispanic world, worth 70% of the speaking exam. 

How is the course assessed? 

Three exams:  

Two written papers: listening and reading and writing – 2 hours and 30 minutes (50%); 

Writing (film/novel) – 2 hours (20%);  

Spoken exam: – 25 minutes (30%). 

Why study Spanish? 

The ability to communicate in a foreign language is a very valuable asset in an increasingly globalised world. Studying Spanish at A Level will give you the opportunity to communicate directly with the 550 million native speakers across the globe and enhance your career prospects. If you choose to study A Level Spanish at LGS, you will be taught by three experienced and dedicated teachers who will seek to help you develop your language skills, as well as deepening your understanding of Spain and the Hispanic world. A significant bonus is that you will have the opportunity to practise and improve your language skills in a dedicated one to one session with a native Spanish speaker. 

Complementary subjects 

Spanish works well with every subject combination. 

Possible careers 

Many big graduate employers are multinational organisations and are keen to recruit candidates who are willing to work overseas and can liaise effectively with international colleagues. Studying Spanish is likely to develop interpersonal and communication skills that graduate recruiters value, as well as other key strengths. 

Subject enrichment available 

• Weekly language lessons with Assistant 
• Lunchtime support sessions with A Level teachers 
• Trips and Mobile Masterclass opportunities 
• Oxbridge application and interview preparation