GCSE Spanish
GCSE Spanish at Kimbolton
GCSE Spanish at Kimbolton School offers a dynamic and accessible approach to language learning. This engaging course equips you with practical communication skills and an appreciation for the rich cultural heritage of the Hispanic world.
With interactive lessons and real-world themes, you’ll gain confidence in speaking, reading, writing, and listening to Spanish.
Assessment
- Listening exam: Test your ability to understand spoken Spanish in various contexts.
- Speaking exam: Engage in real-life conversations and role-plays to showcase your fluency.
- Reading exam: Analyse authentic Spanish texts, including emails, adverts, and articles.
- Writing exam: Demonstrate your ability to communicate effectively in written Spanish, from short phrases to structured essays.
Beyond the classroom
- Barcelona trip: Immerse yourself in the Spanish language and culture during this highlight of the course.
- Spanish Club: Led by our Spanish Assistant, explore art, cinema, music, and more.
- Weekly speaking club for GCSE and A Level students to practise this skill.
- Poetry declamation: Refine your reading and pronunciation skills.
- Stephen Spender prize: Participate in a national translation competition.
- UK Linguistics Olympiad: Test your problem-solving skills with intriguing puzzles.
- KCC Kimbolton Cultural club.
The British Council ranks Spanish as the most important foreign language for the UK’s future prosperity, security, and global influence
Languages for the Future
You will enjoy Spanish if you…
- Are curious about Hispanic culture
- Enjoy using the language to communicate with others
- Are interested in global current affairs and cultural diversity
- See the benefits of living, working, or travelling abroad.
“Speaking a foreign language, like Spanish, opens up a world of opportunities. It enables you to experience and learn from people of all different cultures and grants plenty of job opportunities worldwide.”
Jodie
Spanish student
