Spanish

Spanish equips students with the ability to communicate confidently and effectively in one of the world's most widely spoken languages.

The course develops all four language skills listening, speaking, reading, and writing while building cultural awareness of Spanish-speaking countries. Students learn practical language for everyday situations and formal contexts, as well as strategies for understanding and producing authentic texts.

This subject is ideal for learners who enjoy languages, cultural exploration, and want to gain a skill that opens doors to global opportunities.

Themes Covered

• Home and Abroad: travel, tourism, local area, environment
• Education and Employment: school life, future plans, work experience
• Personal Life and Relationships: family, friends, lifestyle, health
• The World Around Us: media, technology, social issues
• Culture and Customs: festivals, traditions, and cultural identity in Spanish-speaking countries

Skills Developed

• Listening for gist and detail in authentic spoken Spanish
• Reading and interpreting texts (articles, adverts, emails, literary extracts)
• Writing structured responses: descriptions, opinions, arguments, and narratives
• Speaking confidently in role-plays, discussions, and presentations
• Using grammar accurately: tenses (present, past, future), agreements, and sentence structure

• Paper 1: Listening — 25%
  • Comprehension of spoken Spanish in a variety of contexts
• Paper 2: Reading and Writing — 50%
  • Reading comprehension and written tasks (short and extended responses)
• Paper 3: Speaking — 25%
  • Conducted by a teacher and externally assessed; includes role-play, picture-based discussion, and conversation on chosen topics

All assessments are taken at the end of Year 11. There is no coursework.

• Spanish is spoken by over 500 million people worldwide, making it a valuable skill for global careers
• Enhances cognitive skills, memory, and problem-solving
• Builds cultural awareness and adaptability key skills in today's interconnected world

• A-level Spanish or other modern languages
• University courses in Languages, Translation, International Relations, Tourism, or Business
• Careers in diplomacy, education, travel, hospitality, media, and international business