Overview of GCSE Spanish Curriculum and Assessment
Explore the benefits of studying GCSE Spanish, including developing communication skills, gaining a positive attitude towards learning, and enhancing cross-curricular abilities. Discover the topics covered in the curriculum and how students are assessed through listening, speaking, reading, and writing tasks. Get insights into the different contexts for learning, such as lifestyle and culture, local and global issues, and school life. Prepare for the GCSE exams by understanding the structure and requirements for each unit, including listening, speaking, and written papers.
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GCSE SPANISH
Why choose Spanish? 1. Spanish will give you a fascinating insight into the world of all things Spanish whilst developing the ability to communicate confidently and effectively in Spanish. 2. It will strengthen your confidence and help you gain a positive attitude to learning and independent study. 3. I will help you to take your place as a citizen in a multilingual, global society.
Why choose Spanish? 4. It will develop your cross curricular skills, thinking skills, and personal capabilities. 5. To study at any university in the south of Ireland you must have a language at GCSE.
What will I study? The topics at GCSE are very similar to the topics you are studying in Year 10. Therefore, you are already building and excellent foundation for GCSE Spanish.
Context for Learning 1 Identify, lifestyle and culture 1. Myself, family and relationships 2. Social media and new technology 3. Free time, leisure, daily routine 4. Culture, customs and festivals
Context For learning 2 Local, National, International and Global Issues 1. My local area and wider environment 2. Community Involvement 3. Social and Global Issues 4. Travel and Tourism
Context For learning 3 School Life, studies and the world of work 1. My studies and school life 2. Extra-Curricular activities 3. Part-time jobs 4. future plans and careers
How will I be assessed? There will be 4 tests at the end of Year 12. Listening-25% Speaking-25% Reading-25% Writing-25%
Unit 1 Listening Written Paper There are two tiers of entry Foundation 35 minutes Higher 45 minutes 12 questions
Unit 2 Speaking You will have 2 role-plays to complete each worth 10 marks You will complete 2 conversation topics Each worth 20 marks Total Marks 60 Max time 12 mins
Unit 3 Reading Written assessment This paper will last 50 minutes (foundation) or 1 hour (higher) Students will answer 12 questions Gap filling Answering in English Answering in Spanish Translation from Spanishto English
Unit 4 Writing Written assessment This paper will last 1 hour (foundation) or 1 hour 15 minutes (higher) Listing Short phrase answers Translation from English to Spanish Extended essay questions (130 150 words)
What can I do with a qualification in Spanish? Studying Spanish can lead to further study or career, for example in tourism, broadcasting, marketing enterprise, business or teaching. There may also be opportunities to study abroad or other international programs.
