Spanish
If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.
- Nelson Mandela
At The Grange School, we offer Spanish lessons designed to support learners with a clear, confidence-building approach. Our programme helps students develop practical speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, while also strengthening cultural understanding through engaging classroom activities.
For parents considering Spanish lessons, our focus is on consistent progress, strong teacher support and a curriculum that builds from key foundations to more challenging topics. We encourage learners to practise regularly and use Spanish in meaningful contexts, helping them gain the skills and motivation needed for success at school and beyond.
Key Stage 4 - Options Information
Exam Board and Specification: AQA GCSE Spanish
Who is the course for?
This course is for anyone who has already studied Spanish in Year 9 and would like to be able to speak and understand a foreign language better! Students who speak a second (or third) language are greatly valued and sought after by employers. Many students know that most of the world’s population speak at least two languages and to compete for jobs (whatever you do!) in the future another language is a vital asset.
GCSE Spanish adds an international dimension to your choice of GCSE subjects, something both employers and higher education providers look for.
What will I do on the course?
GCSE Spanish builds on what you have learned in Key Stage 3, though you will meet new topics and learn more about the cultures and countries in which Spanish is spoken.
You will learn many skills which are useful in a wide range of future careers, such as the ability to communicate clearly, problem solve as well as creating greater opportunities to work abroad or for companies in the UK with international links.
You will practise listening, speaking, reading and writing and will be helped to understand Spanish in common situations you might meet in Spain or a Spanish speaking country.
You will gain independence in how to use Spanish to communicate your own ideas clearly and accurately with good pronunciation and by the end of the course will be able to communicate effectively over a broad range of topics.
Students study the following themes:
Theme 1: People and lifestyle
Theme 2: Popular culture
Theme 3: Communication and the world around us
