Spanish at Advanced GCE builds a wide repertoire of linguistic and cultural knowledge. Students develop the capacity to communicate fluently and confidently in the target language; they gain insight into the culture, history and politics, which equips them for residence in a Hispanic country or for university study. With 472 million native speakers and over 21 million students of the language worldwide, Spanish plays a key role in international relations; at a time when Britain is negotiating independence from the EU, linguists are in high demand with their talent for diplomacy, resilience, persistence and open-mindedness. Spanish accompanies a wide range of other subjects and opens the doors to the global marketplace.

Course Details

Edexcel Advanced Level GCE in Spanish (9SP0) Course

Content:

1. Changes in Spanish Society: Family, Work, Tourism
2. Hispanic Culture: Music, Media, Traditions
3. Analytical Study of a film and novel
4. Immigration: Benefits, Challenges, Reactions
5. Spanish Civil War, Franco’s Dictatorship and the transition to Democracy

Examinations:

• Paper 1: Listening, Reading, Translation in to English
• Paper 2: Translation into Spanish, Analytical essays (film+novel)
• Paper 3: Speaking (discussion on a theme, presentation and discussion of independent research project)

Spanish DELE

DELE is a more practical approach to language learning, designed to help you understand and use Spanish in real life situations. Contrary to A Level, DELE is awarded by the Instituto Cervantes and recognised throughout the world. There are four different levels to which students can aim according to their ability and their progress, ranging from A1 (beginner) to B2 (expert). Examinations can be sat at various times during the school year and the course is flexible, exciting and designed to nurture the students’ independence and resilience.