GCSE Spanish
Spanish GCSE gives you a solid grounding in Spanish language and culture. It is a great first step towards developing a passion for language and culture. By the end of the course you will be able to understand and respond to spoken and written Spanish and be able to navigate a range of every-day situations with confidence and fluency.
What is Spanish?
Spanish is a respected qualification that is valued by universities and colleges. The course gives you the opportunity to improve your ability to communicate formally and informally in a range of contexts and to understand a challenging range of texts, styles and registers. Speaking, reading, writing and listening skills are tested through four examination papers.
What will I study?
You will study the four examined skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening in a structured and engaging way, looking at different topic areas and developing your knowledge of vocabulary and grammar.
What will I gain from studying Spanish?
Learning Spanish will help your career. There is a demand in the UK for Spanish speakers in a wide range of industries, including marketing, media or construction management.
How is it assessed?
Paper 1 Listening 25%
Paper 2 Speaking 25%
Paper 3 Reading 25%
Paper 4 Writing 25%
Each paper draws on topics on vocabulary from the whole course, but assess one particular skill.
Foundation Tier and Higher Tier are available.
Exam Board: Edexcel IGCSE (9-1)
What do I need?
You should have studied Spanish before, ideally for at least 2 years. You need to be willing to work hard on improving your Spanish. Reading widely and listening to Spanish media regularly really helps. It is essential that you are regularly reviewing your knowledge of vocabulary throughout the course.
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When is this exam available?
This exam is available in May/June every year.
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