The work covered in the year 7 Spanish course aims to provide pupils with a solid foundation of language and structures to enable them to progress well in Spanish in future years. A variety of language learning skills will be developed within a topic based scheme of work and an emphasis is placed on both the enjoyment of learning the language as well on developing confidence in language use. Pupils are expected to complete regular tasks to consolidate and extend the material covered in lessons and are encouraged to converse in Spanish within the classroom. Assessments in ALL skills throughout the year.
Spanish Overview
Head of Subject: Mr G. Houillon
Languages at Bewdley include French and Spanish as courses of study which all students follow for one tenth of their curriculum time in the lower school. The school is also exploring the potential for exposure to other United Nations Languages through international partnerships in the Middle East and China. Overseas visits support our language learning and the school regularly has visiting students from around Europe study alongside our Sixth Formers.
Following a year of each, students choose either French or Spanish for the first half of year 9 but can choose either or both as a GCSE option which starts half way through the year. The school also offers both subjects at Advanced Level with high quality individual support from team of specialist teachers skilled in these and other languages.
Year 8 Spanish Overview
The work covered in the year 7 Spanish course aims to provide pupils with a solid foundation of language and structures to enable them to progress well in Spanish in future years. A variety of language learning skills will be developed within a topic based scheme of work and an emphasis is placed on both the enjoyment of learning the language as well on developing confidence in language use. Pupils are expected to complete regular tasks to consolidate and extend the material covered in lessons and are encouraged to converse in Spanish within the classroom. Assessments in ALL skills throughout the year.
Year 9 Spanish Overview
The work covered in the year 9 Spanish course aims to provide pupils with a solid foundation of language and structures to enable them to progress well in Spanish in future years. A variety of language learning skills will be developed within a topic based scheme of work and an emphasis is placed on both the enjoyment of learning the language as well on developing confidence in language use. Pupils are expected to complete regular tasks to consolidate and extend the material covered in lessons and are encouraged to converse in Spanish within the classroom. Assessments in ALL skills throughout the year.
Year 10 Spanish Overview
The work covered in the year 10 Spanish course aims to provide students with a strong variety of skills based activities linked to their GCSE. A variety of language learning skills will be developed within a topic based scheme of work and an emphasis is placed on both the enjoyment of learning the language as well on developing confidence in language use. Students are expected to complete regular tasks to consolidate and extend the material covered in lessons and are encouraged to converse in Spanish within the classroom. Assessments in ALL skills throughout the year.
REVISION for SUMMER EXAM and MOCK SPEAKING EXAM IN JUNE 2019
Edexcel 1SP0 Viva 3/Edexcel 9-1 GCSE Spanish Foundation and Higher Tier
Year 11 Spanish Overview
The work covered in the year 11 Spanish course aims to provide students with a strong variety of skills based activities linked to their GCSE. A variety of language learning skills will be developed within a topic based scheme of work and an emphasis is placed on both the enjoyment of learning the language as well on developing confidence in language use. Students are expected to complete regular tasks to consolidate and extend the material covered in lessons and are encouraged to converse in Spanish within the classroom. Assessments in ALL skills throughout the year.
Edexcel 1SP0 Edexcel 9-1 GCSE Spanish Foundation and Higher Tier, using VIVA 3 Rojo to supplement
Year 12 & 13 Spanish Overview
We believe languages should appeal to all students.
A Level Spanish is designed to inspire all students who have an appreciation of the language, literature, film and culture of the Spanish-speaking world.
This motivating course will enable your students to develop an advanced level knowledge and understanding of the Spanish language, the culture of Spainand other
Spanish speaking countries, as well as practical and valuable language and transferable study skills. This course will help to prepare students for higher education and enhance their employability profile.
Inspiring and engaging themes – Our qualification features familiar and popular themes as well as some new content that provides clear links to some of the most fundamental and interesting aspects of the culture of the target language country and communities.
Popular literary texts and films – We offer a rich choice of literary texts and films that includes contemporary and more classical titles, together with authentic source materials from Spain and the wider Spanish-speaking world.
Rewards creativity – The assessments place an emphasis on spontaneity and grammar, as well as providing plenty of opportunities for students to apply their knowledge independently and creatively. We encourage students to develop ideas, use language to persuade and analyse, and give critical responses in their writing and speaking.
Clear and coherent structure –The course is composed of four engaging themes