HUMANITIES & modern foreign languages
A-LEVEL
SPANISH
REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
A-LEVEL
GERMAN
3 It will move you on from GCSE and by A-Level you will be able
to speak and write with fluency.
3 Lesson activities are varied, we regularly use mobile
technology such as phone apps and online software.
3 Weekly individual oral lessons with our Spanish assistant who
is from Peru.
3 You will learn about and understand Spanish-speaking
culture, which will be a great asset when applying to
university to do a range of course from sciences, through
humanities to the arts.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
3 A-Level German is always in great demand in the business
world, but post-Brexit it is likely to be even more important in
both government, diplomacy and industry.
3 Lesson activities are varied, we regularly use mobile
technology such as phone apps and online software.
3 Each week you will have an individual oral lesson with our
German assistant.
3 We provide a vibrant, fast-paced linguistic experience in a
welcoming and reassuring environment.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
Year 1 (AS) – Aspects of German-speaking society,
German artistic culture, a German film.
Year 2 (A-Level) – Aspects of German-speaking society, German
political culture, a German book.
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
Year 1 (AS) - one comprehension exam 40% marks; one essay
exam 30% marks; one speaking exam 30% marks.
Year 2 (A-Level) - one comprehension exam 50% marks; one
essay exam 20% marks; one speaking exam 30% marks.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE THIS COURSE
• GCSE English – minimum grade 5
• GCSE German – minimum grade 6.
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
Year 1 (AS) - one comprehension exam 40% marks, one essay
exam 30% marks; one speaking exam 30% marks.
Year 2 (A-Level) - one comprehension exam 50% marks; one
essay exam 20% marks; one speaking exam 30% marks.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE THIS COURSE
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GCSE English – minimum grade 5
GCSE Spanish – minimum grade 6
commitment to improving grammar and vocabulary
interest in learning more about current affairs and culture in
Spain and Spanish speaking countries
• readiness to take part in pair and group work
• willingness to practise grammar and learn vocabulary outside
the classroom
PROGRESSION
Many university courses, even those not directly linked to a
language, regard very favourably the intellectual and the cultural
assets of a young person who has studied a language at an
advanced level. A language will enhance your CV leading to
greater opportunities in apprenticeship and employment.
PROGRESSION
An A-Level in German combined with another area of expertise,
really opens doors for you eg. in finance and the pharmaceutical
industry. Many careers in the future will require language skills
to cope with the global markets and e-commerce.
PRIESTLEY EXTRA
PRIESTLEY EXTRA
Film study days, university language events, revision workshops.
Students are encouraged to do work experience in Germany,
organised by Halsbury, an independent organisation.
Weekly individual speaking lessons. Film study days, university
language events, revision workshops. Work experience
opportunity in Spain. Ideas and support about wider reading as
well as stretch and challenge activities.
www.priestley.ac.uk 01925 415415
[email protected]
REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
Year 1 (AS) – Aspects of Spanish-speaking society, Spanish
artistic culture, a Spanish film.
Year 2 (A-Level) – Multiculturalism in Hispanic society, aspects of
political life in Hispanic society, Dictatorships in Latin America, a
Spanish book.