Lincoln Minster School

A-Level Spanish

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Almost 400 million people speak Spanish as their first language. Spanish is the official language in over 20 countries. You will develop your ability to communicate in one of the world’s most widely spoken languages.

Spanish is increasingly a language of global business as well as one of leisure and tourism. You will extend your appreciation of the Spanish language and culture as well as having the opportunity to study a literary text.

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Course Content and Methodology

Core Content:

  • Social Issues and Trends
  • Political and Artistic Culture
  • Grammar

Methodology:

  • We use authentic texts on contemporary issues which we use to discuss, debate, argue, summarise, and translate.
  • We listen to authentic audio material such as Kerboodle sound files and live news items to broaden our range of vocabulary and strengthen our listening skills.
  • We do grammar exercises regularly to master the rules and structures and then practise these independently in our speaking and writing.
  • We also aim to go to Spain each year for a language and culture trip.
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Assessment

AQA Spanish level 7692

Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing

  • Aspects of Hispanic-speaking society: current trends;
  • Aspects of Hispanic-speaking society: current issues;
  • Artistic culture in the Hispanic-speaking world;
  • Aspects of political life in the Hispanic-speaking world;
  • Grammar

Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes

100 marks - 50% of A-Level

Paper 2: Writing

  • One text and one film or two texts from the list set in the specification
  • Grammar

Written exam: 2 hours

80 marks - 20% of A-Level

Paper 3Speaking

  • Individual research project
  • One of four sub-themes: Aspects of Hispanic Society, Artistic Culture in the Hispanic World, Multiculturalism in Hispanic Society, Aspects of Political Life in Hispanic Society

Oral exam: 21 - 23 minutes (including 5 minutes prep time).

60 marks - 30% of A-Level

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Meet Our Alumni

Our students go on to many exciting destinations all over the world and work in a wide range of careers. Our alumni includes Netflix actors, olympians, racecar drivers, musicians, business leaders and much more. 

Course Requirements

At least a grade 6 at GCSE.

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Aspire Programme

The Aspire Programme is dedicated to providing exciting and challenging academic opportunities for our students.
These opportunities will be focused on extending knowledge and understanding, providing stimulating and demanding academic challenges, and, ultimately, inspiring students to apply for the most competitive courses at the most prestigious institutions. 

Facilities

Our Sixth Form students have access to their own Common Room, Resources Centre and Silent Study Suite, where they socialise and relax, find books or speak to our Careers team, and complete their studies in peace (respectively).

As part of their studies, students may also have access to the dedicated art, photography and graphic design studio, purpose-built Recital Hall for musical performances, fully-equipped drama studio as well as indoor and outdoor sporting facilities.