GCSE Spanish

GCSE Spanish equips students with the skills to communicate effectively in Spanish across various contexts. The curriculum covers a range of topics, focusing on developing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Assessment involves four equally weighted components: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Curriculum Topics

The GCSE Spanish curriculum covers a variety of themes, including:

• Identity and Culture: Family and relationships, social media, mobile technology, music, and popular culture.
• Local, National, and Global Issues: Town and local area, special events, jobs and future plans, social and global issues.
• School: School subjects, likes and dislikes, descriptions of teachers.
• Technology: The role of social media, online friendships, advantages and dangers of the internet.
• Future Plans and Aspirations:

Assessment

The GCSE Spanish assessment consists of four components:

• Listening: Assesses the ability to understand spoken Spanish in various contexts.
• Speaking: Evaluates the ability to communicate effectively in spoken Spanish.
• Reading: Tests comprehension and translation skills.
• Writing: Assesses the ability to write in Spanish, including different text types and tasks.

Each component contributes 25% to the final grade.

Revision Resources

Various resources are available to support GCSE Spanish revision:

• BBC Bitesize: Offers comprehensive revision materials, including explanations, videos, and practice questions.
• Quizlet: Provides interactive flashcards and quizzes for vocabulary and grammar practice.
• Revision World: Offers past papers and revision notes.
• Tes: Provides a collection of revision resources, including lessons, worksheets, and activities.
• Oak National Academy: Offers online lessons and resources.