SPANISH

FCSE

(Foundation Certificate of Secondary Education)

WHY LANGUAGES?

Speaking a foreign language will proof to be a distinct advantage both at home and abroad. Modern Foreign Languages can naturally complement and enhance many other subjects and will help you acquire life skills like thinking independently. Also on a wider level, learning languages broadens our minds and allows us to gain an insight into other cultures and societies.

WHY SPANISH?

In the recent Languages for the Future report published by The British Council, Spanish was highlighted as the most important language for people in the UK to learn.

427 million people speak Spanish in 21 countries as their first official language and if we add those that have learnt it as a foreign language a grand total of 500 million people currently speak Spanish in the world!

Therefore, speaking Spanish will be a very valuable competitive advantage because it strongly increases your relationship possibilities in business, friendship, commerce, holidays…

WHY THIS COURSE?

This qualification can be used as a standalone accreditation or is ideal preparation for a GCSE in Spanish.

This is the course for you if you want to:

-Start to develop all four language skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing if you take a full FCSE. (There are also short course options available in Listening and Speaking or Reading and Writing.)

-Improve your communication skills

-Gain an insight into another culture and society

LANGUAGE BROUGHT TO LIFE!

•Specifically tailored and developed resources to deliver this course.

•Access to authentic material on the Internet, CDs, MP3 files (all accessible on the students’ “Q” Drive) and videos/DVDs.

•Taking your language skills outside the classroom- We are currently developing a partnership with a school in Spain.

KEY SPANISH FCSE UNITS:

You will study a minimum of three of the following units:

Unit 1 – Relationships, Family and Friends

Unit 2 – Education and Future Plans

Unit 3 – Holidays and Travel

Unit 4 – Leisure

Unit 5 – Healthy Lifestyle

Unit 6 – Food and Drink

Unit 7 – Local Area and Environment

Unit 8 – Celebrations

HOW WILL YOU BE ASSESSED?

There will be centre-assessed assignments and there will be three levels of award: Pass, Merit or Distinction.

Once the units are covered over the duration of the course (typically two years for a full FCSE) and the assessments have been carried out, the teacher will submit to the exam board a portfolio of evidence from three out of the eight units for moderation.

CAN’T WAIT TO GET STARTED?

Do not hesitate to approach any teacher at the MFL department to find if this is the best course and subject to develop your talents!