In Year 9, pupils can choose Spanish as an optional subject. We start with the foundations of the Spanish language using the Viva 1 textbook then move on to the GCSE foundation Pearson Edexcel textbook. The four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing are developed through a range of activities and resources.  

Pupils will already be familiar with some of the topics covered at GCSE and they will learn to discuss new themes which are: 

• My personal world  

• Lifestyle and wellbeing 

• My neighbourhood  

• Media and technology  

• Studying and my future 

• Travel and tourism 

 Having already gained a good understanding of grammar, pupils will learn to communicate effectively and with spontaneity when speaking and writing. For GCSE we follow the Edexcel specification. There will be examinations for listening, reading, speaking and writing. 

We follow the GCSE Pearson Edexcel Higher textbook. 

Assessment 

GCSE Spanish has a foundation tier and a higher tier. Pupils must take all four question papers at the same tier. All question papers must be taken in the same series. 

• Speaking 25%  

• Listening 25% 

• Reading 25% 

• Writing 25%  

The resources used (textbooks, literature, films, websites etc.) are designed to develop the pupil’s ability to communicate effectively in Spanish and promote an understanding of the everyday life and culture of another country and its people.