Spanish A Level

About the Course

At Hall Cross Academy we offer both Spanish and French at A level. During the course you will study a variety of exciting new topics such as studying a film or novel in the target language as well as modern world issues such as modern and traditional family values, cyberspace, equal rights, immigration, racism, integration, modern day idols, Spanish regions and cultural heritage and political life and leaders in the Hispanic world. You will learn many transferable, cross-curricular skills which will be of great use to you in later life. You will have the chance to go on a trip abroad and will have a lesson with the Foreign Language Assistant each week.

Exam Board

AQA

Requirements

Please refer to our Sixth Form prospectus for entry requirements.

Course Content

Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Writing. Paper 2: Writing. Critical essay on a film and a literary text. Paper 3: Speaking. Discussion of stimulus card, plus research project 16-18 minutes. 30% of total A level.

Beyond the Classroom

The possibility to take part in a trip to France (Paris) or Spain (Seville). Revisions sessions available with access to many website to aid independent learning. One compulsory hour with the native speaking Foreign Language Assistant each week individually or in small groups. There is also the opportunity to attend Modern Language study days at universities to enhance your studies.

Your Future

In the past our students have gone on to study a wide variety of careers such as: Translating, Teaching, Business, Law, Journalism, Travel and Tourism.