Spanish

Graduates with a degree in a modern foreign language are highly valued by employers due to their excellent communication and social skills as well as their knowledge and understanding of other cultures. A qualification in a modern foreign language will open many doors to you in the future.

GCSE Entrance Requirements:

  • English Language - Grade 5

  • Spanish - Grade 6

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Head of Department:

Mrs G Anson - ganson@hswv.co.uk

Lead Teachers:

Mrs J Watson - jwatson@hswv.co.uk Mrs M Torillo - mtorillo@hswv.co.uk

WHAT YOU STUDY

In Year 12 you will study topics including tourism in Spain, the world of work, changing family structures, music, the media and festivals. You will also study a Spanish film or literary work.

In Year 13 you will study immigration, integration, multiculturalism and cultural topics such as the study of Spanish Politics, History, Literature and Film. You will extend your knowledge and application of Spanish grammar and vocabulary as well as your oral, listening, reading and writing skills.

HOW YOU STUDY

A-Level Spanish is a two year course assessed at the end of Year 13. This will be a speaking exam, a listening and reading exam and a written exam based on a Spanish literary text and a film. You will also be examined on your knowledge of grammar and translation skills. The A-Level course enables you to further extend your knowledge and understanding of Spanish culture and you will be expected to do background reading and research on Spain and the Hispanic world as well as responding critically to a Spanish literary work and a film.

DEPARTMENT STRENGTHS AND RESOURCES

We are a very experienced department with a proven track record of excellent A-Level results in Spanish with a 100% pass rate. We use up to date resources and our A-Level Spanish course book offers students the opportunity to work independently using excellent online resources to consolidate and extend their learning beyond the classroom.

PROGRESSION TO UNIVERSITY/CAREERS

Spanish is a very important world language and a qualification in a Modern Foreign Language will open many career paths to you including Business And Marketing, Tourism, Journalism, Law and the Hotel and Catering Industry. Should you choose to study languages at university, you will spend a year abroad as part of your degree course. This experience is highly valued by employers and will give you an advantage when applying for work in the future. Employers value a qualification in a Modern Foreign Language and combining a language with Science, Mathematics, English, ICT or Business can greatly enhance your career prospects.

OUR SUCCESSES

We have consistently produced a 100% pass rate over many years and many of our students have gone on to study Modern Foreign Languages at leading Russell Group Universities such as Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester and Cardiff.