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English and modern foreign languages A-Level For 16-19 Year Olds

A Level Spanish

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COURSE oVERVIEW

The study of Spanish is an exciting chance to develop a wide range of skills through a broad range of specialised and detailed insights into the culture, society and history.

EXAMINATION BOARD: AQA

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Standard college entry requirements plus a grade 5 in GCSE Spanish is essential.

Why study A Level Spanish at Blackpool Sixth?

Innovative teaching methods, with authentic resources, will fully immerse you in the Hispanic culture. Passionate teaching will ensure an inspiring and engaging experience.

How will I be taught?

  • Passionately
  • Supportively
  • Innovativley
  • Interactively

Teacher expertise

Your Spanish teacher has had a wide and varied experience of teaching and volunteering in different Spanish speaking countries. This has ensured the tutor approaches the subject in an empathetic and supportive way. A range of authentic and up-to-date materials, and trips abroad provide full immersion in the subject.

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What skills will I develop?

  • You will:
  • Develop techniques for boosting your memory
  • Improve listening skills
  • Enhances problem-solving skills
  • Increases creativity
  • Improves confidence and social skills
  • Make you more tolerant towards others
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How will I be assessed?

50

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PAPER 1
  • 50% Paper 1: Reading, listening and translation

20

%
PAPER 2
  • 20% Paper 2: Writing

30

%
PAPER 3
  • 30% Paper 3: Oral
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What will you study and other information about A Level Spanish

Where does it lead?

Learning Spanish can open up many more employment opportunities, even if not opting to continue the subject to degree level. The majority of A Level Spanish students at Blackpool Sixth further their studies to degree level and most combine with another subject, e.g. law, tourism, or French. Others opt to take other routes such as joining the army or spending a gap year travelling.

Helping you to find your dream career

Blackpool Sixth is dedicated to helping students achieve their future goals. We offer support to our students to help them find the best path for their chosen career.

To see how this course links to career pathways and to career academies which you could join, click the links below.

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