b'SPANISHWhat will I learn?What the students say: What have you found challenging about this course? Whilst widening your subject knowledge of key skills and vocabulary, you will also have the opportunity to developI have found learning the correct spelling and grammar your cultural understanding of the Spanish speakingfor all of the new vocabulary a challenge, but my teacher world. supports me.Theme 1Identity and cultureWhat the students say: what do you wish you Theme 2Local, national, international and global areaswould have known prior to choosing this of interest Theme 3Current and future study and employment course?Each theme will be taught through the four key skills ofThe speaking exam isnt as bad as I thought it would be. reading, writing, speaking and listening and will build upon what you have learnt in Key Stage 3. Learning vocabulary and grammar is the key to success! What key skills do I need to be successful? Where can this course take me in the future?Being a linguist means that you will develop good communication skills alongside an understanding ofStudying a language at GCSE will help you to achieve an different cultures in a variety of countries around theEnglish Baccalaureate, which is recognised by most top world. Studying a language will enable you to have auniversities as an indicator of a well-rounded education.greater understanding of your own language helping you to explore and improve your literacy skills whilstFor many careers and employers, learning a language isnt developing an ability to process information quickly in anecessarily about the language itself, but about all the range of skills.skills you acquire and develop along the way. The problem-solving, commitment and communicative skills Language learning helps you to become a resilient andyou will develop through language learning can go a long curious learner with a willingness to seek informationway towards careers in law, law enforcement, medical independently. As you learn to communicate in a differentcare, journalism, business, marketing, education, media, language, your verbal and written skills will improve asengineering and many other industries. you develop an ability to think logically to solve problems in a creative way. Learning a language will ensure you areExam Board: ready for the next stage of your education. AQA How will I be assessed? Web Link to Curriculum Overview and any All of the nal exams in GCSE French take place in the summer of Year 11 and you will be assessed in the fourother useful link(s): skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening at either higher or foundation tier. Each skill is equally weightedhttps://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages and accounts for 25% of the nal grade. The biggest worry students have about exams in French is the speaking exam but dont worry, this takes place with your teacher and you will have two mock exams before the nal exam.What the students say: what do you enjoy about this course?Spanish gives you the opportunity to be creative with languages and provides countless benets for travel, work and life in general.www.biddickacademy.com0191 511 1600 info@biddickacademy.com 25'