SUBJECT AIM
Cambridge IGCSE Spanish encourages learners to be confident, responsible and reflective by; using new and familiar structures and vocabulary to communicate with others in everyday situations; seeking opportunities to use and develop their language skills; considering how to communicate different ideas and attitudes innovatively; applying language to a variety of situations engaged and by developing learning strategies which help them to express their ideas and their understanding of other cultures.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
The course will cover a wide range of topics in the four key skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. The subject content is organised in five broad topic areas:
- Everyday activities
- Personal and social life
- The world around us
- The world of work
- The international world
These provide contexts for the acquisition of vocabulary and the study of grammar and structures. The study of these topic areas enables students to gain an insight into countries and communities where Spanish is spoken.
HOW WILL YOU BE ASSESSED
IGCSE Spanish (grades A*- G) | Paper 1 Listening | Paper 2 Reading | Paper 3 Speaking | Paper 4 Writing |
25% weighting 40 marks 50 min approx.
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25% weighting 45 marks 1 hour |
25% weighting 40 marks 10 min approx. |
25% weighting 45 marks 1 hour |
WHAT THIS SUBJECT CAN LEAD TO
- Translator, interpreter, blogger, teacher, journalist, reporter, product localisation manager, field researcher, liaison officer, tour guide, podcaster, sales associate, motivational speaker, flight attendant, private tutor…
- Support your appreciation and the importance of Modern Languages in society, employment and study.
Please click on the arrow for a detailed breakdown:
Year 10 | |||
Term | Overarching topic | Assessment | Learning Resources |
Term 1 | Revision of basics Introducing myself (physical description, personality) My home (where I live, my house, my room) My school (subjects, routine, facilities, differences with other educational systems, school day) My eating habits (food and drink, preferences, healthy diet) My body and my health (illnesses, doctors, advice, lifestyles)
| Throughout the term: Multiple vocabulary and grammar test done in lessons. Results recorded on Go4Schools.
End of Term: Paper 1: Listening (Sections 1 and 2) Paper 2: Reading (Sections 1 and 2) Oral assessment: role play Paper 4: Writing (Questions 1 and 2) | All PowerPoints and resources are shared on Teams by the class teacher.
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Term 2 | Family (family members, pets, description, relationships) Life at home (hobbies at home, daily routine, chores) Leisure, entertainment, invitations (hobbies outside the home, making plans, invitations, recounting experiences) Eating out (restaurants, recommendations) Special occasions (festivals, making plans, recounting events) | Throughout the term: Multiple vocabulary and grammar test done in lessons. Results recorded on Go4Schools.
End of Term: Paper 1: Listening (Sections 1 and 2) Paper 2: Reading (Sections 1 and 2) Oral assessment: role play + 1 conversation Paper 4: Writing – full paper | All PowerPoints and resources are shared on Teams by the class teacher.
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Term 3 | Holidays (countries, types of holiday) Family and friends abroad (nationalities, preparations) Hometown (buildings, shops, countryside vs city) Shopping (shops, prices, quantities, presents, complaints) Public services (money and banking, accessing WiFi, lost property) Natural environment (being green, national parks, global issues) Weather (forecasts, climate change) Travel (asking directions, getting lost, planning a route, types of transport, comparing travel, timetables) | Throughout the term: Multiple vocabulary and grammar test done in lessons. Results recorded on Go4Schools.
End of Year Assessments: Paper 1: Listening – full paper Paper 2: Reading – full paper Oral assessment – full paper Paper 4: Writing – full paper | All PowerPoints and resources are shared on Teams by the class teacher.
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Year 11 | |||
Term | Overarching topic | Assessment | Learning Resources |
Term 1 | Spanish schools (paths of study, memories of primary school) Further education and training (plans for the future, jobs) Future careers (jobs, job applications, gap years, languages and the world of work, technology in the workplace)
| Throughout the term: Multiple vocabulary and grammar test done in lessons. Results recorded on Go4Schools.
Mock examinations: Paper 1: Listening – full paper Paper 2: Reading – full paper Oral assessment – full paper Paper 4: Writing – full paper
| All PowerPoints and resources are shared on Teams by the class teacher.
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Term 2 | International travel (transport, planning holidays, weather on holiday, holiday disasters) Festivals and faiths (festivals, international food) Environmental problems (environmental issues, recycling)
| March: final oral examinations – dates TBC
Mock examinations: Paper 1: Listening – full paper Paper 2: Reading – full paper Oral assessment – full paper Paper 4: Writing – full paper
| All PowerPoints and resources are shared on Teams by the class teacher.
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Half Term 5 | Revision of all topic areas |
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Half Term 6 | FINAL IGCSE EXAMS | ||