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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.

About the course

Our Spanish GCSE programme is designed to make languages enjoyable and accessible for pupils of all abilities. The course is structured across five engaging themes:

  • Identity and culture
  • Local area, holiday, and travel
  • School
  • Future aspirations, study, and work
  • International and global dimension

Through authentic contexts and real-world scenarios, you’ll deepen your understanding of Spanish grammar and vocabulary while exploring the cultural diversity of Spanish-speaking countries.

Pearson Edexcel Spanish syllabus

Assessment

The GCSE Spanish course is assessed through four equally weighted components:

  • 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.

These assessments ensure a comprehensive evaluation of your language skills.

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

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