Spanish
Qualification
GCSE
Examination Board
WJEC
The Spanish GCSE is a linear 4-unit course assessing Listening (20%), Reading & Writing (15% & 35%), and Speaking (30%). It focuses on spontaneous speech, translation, and high-frequency vocabulary across three main themes: identity/culture, Wales/world, and study/employment.
Course Structure and Assessment
- Unit 1: Oracy (30%): Non-examination assessment (NEA) involving a role-play, a photo card discussion, and a conversation.
- Unit 2: Reading and Writing (15%): A non-examination assessment focusing on application of language.
- Unit 3: Listening (20%): Written examination assessing understanding of spoken Spanish.
- Unit 4: Reading and Writing (35%): Written examination focusing on comprehension and extended writing.
Key Themes
The course is built around three broad, interconnected themes:
- Identity and Culture: Youth culture, customs, traditions, and self-relationships.
- Wales and the World: Local area, travel, tourism, and environmental issues.
- Current and Future Study and Employment: School life, education, and career plans.
Key Skills Developed
- Grammar: Foundation learners cover present, preterite, imperfect, future, and perfect tenses, while Higher learners add pluperfect and conditional tenses.
- Translation: Both from Spanish to English/Welsh and vice-versa.
- Communication: Developing spontaneous speech and effective written communication.
The qualification is designed to foster a, deep understanding of the language in various contexts, preparing students to communicate effectively and confidently.
Careers
- Translating
- Interpreting
- Diplomat
- Travel and Hospitality
- Film and Television production
- Fashion and Design
- Content Creating
- Acting and Performing
- Sports and Coaching
- Social Care and Nursing
- App Development
- Animation
- Teaching and Education
For further information, please contact Mr. Bohana.
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