Spanish A Level

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The A level in Modern Foreign Languages offers students the chance to further extend their knowledge of both the language and culture studied. Unlike GGSE, it includes elements of literature and film which deepen the student’s understanding of the country and its media.

• Listening reading and translation. Pupils will sit the exam which will test them on their listening skills, their ability to infer from authentic texts and translate from the foreign language in to English.
• Writing This paper includes a translation from English in to the foreign language. Alongside this, it also includes two questions which require a written response to the chosen film and novel.
• Speaking Pupils will produce a presentation on a chosen topic of research. Following this, there is a discussion on areas linked to the chosen theme. This theme can be one chosen from personal interest or from the study of the culture and country.

Pupils will need to be able to study independently and practice the language in their own time in order to succeed.

To study A Level qualifications: A minimum of 36 points. These points will be accumulated from your top 8 KS4 grades. For example, a student who achieves the following grades would meet the entry criteria.

E.g 6+6+5+5+4+4+3+3 = 36 points (Average grade 4.5)

Some A level qualifications will require a grade 6 to access them (please check with subject curriculum leaders if this applies to their course)

Entry criteria is a guide and interviews will be conducted with candidates to confirm if they are suitable to follow their selected courses.

Students successfully passing A level MFL will be able to continue studying further at university. Many careers are looking for people with language skills, particularly following the sharp drop in language uptake in the UK. Careers can include tourism, teaching, interpreting and translation as well areas such as engineering and travel.