Spanish, A Level

Students should ensure that they meet the entry requirements for the courses they are applying for (available on subject pages) as well as the overall entry requirements (5 grades at level 4 or above but must include English and Maths).

Students need to choose a minimum of three subjects to study. Please note that all of our BTEC courses are single BTEC's and equivalent to 1 A Level, you will need to choose two further subjects if choosing a BTEC course.

Please ensure you have put contact details for yourself and a parent should we need to contact you.

We aim to develop skills, confidence and creativity in the four key areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Teachers are specialised, experienced and enthusiastic, using a wide range of activities and strategies to help students enjoy learning foreign languages while developing their linguistic ability. Authentic resources and the use of the foreign language in and outside the classroom are considered a vital part of languages teaching at Silverdale and the department offers a range of extracurricular activities and trips abroad in order to enhance the language learning experience at our school.

Y12:

Modern and traditional values (Los valores tradicionales y modernos)

Cyberspace (El ciberespacio)

Equal rights (La igualdad de los sexos)

Modern day idols (La influencia de los ídolos)

Spanish regional identity (La identidad regional en España)

Cultural heritage (El patrimonio cultural)

Y13:

Immigration (La inmigración)

Racism (El racismo)

Integration (La convivencia)

Today's youth, tomorrow's citizens (Jóvenes de hoy, ciudadanos del mañana)

Monarchies and dictatorships (Monarquías y dictaduras)

Popular movements (Movimientos populares)

Students will undertake the listening/writing/reading and speaking exams at the end of the second year. All students will complete an internal transition exam at the end of Year 12.

Paper 1 - Listening, Reading & Writing : 2 hours 30 minutes 100 marks 50% of A-level

Paper 2 - Writing : 2 hours 80 marks 20% of A-level

Paper 3 - Speaking: Oral exam: 21–23 minutes (including 5 minutes preparation time) 60 marks in total 30% of A-level

• Grade 6 or above in GCSE Spanish

You need to be predicted and achieve all the grades listed above in order to undertake this subject.

Besides the traditional paths of interpreting, translating and teaching, students with language skills are in demand. These skills can be used in almost any career, particularly in businesses that trade internationally. There are also opportunities to work for the diplomatic service.

There are many degree courses in languages, but you could also choose to combine Spanish with a new language or a subject from a different area such as politics, music, engineering or law.