I G CSE Spanish as a foreign L anguage

Ms V asquez

I G CSE Spanish as a Foreign L anguage

Course O utline

Course Description________________________________________________________

This is an examination designed for students learning Spanish as a foreign language. The aim is to develop
an ability to use the language effectively for purposes of practical communication. The course is based on the
linked language skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing, and these are built on as students progress
through their studies. The syllabus also aims to offer insights into the culture and civilisation of countries
where the language is spoken, thus encouraging positive attitudes towards language learning and towards
speakers of foreign languages.

O bjectives_________________________________________________________________

The aims of the Spanish syllabus are the following. They are not listed in order of priority.

1. Develop the ability to use the language effectively for purposes of practical communication within the
country of residence, where appropriate, and in all countries where the language is spoken
2. Form a sound base of the skills, language and attitudes required for further study, work and leisure
3. Offer insights into the culture and civilisation of countries where the language is spoken
4. Encourage fuller integration into the local community, where relevant
5. Develop a fuller awareness of the nature of language and language learning
6. Encourage positive attitudes toward language learning and towards speakers of other languages and a
sympathetic approach to other cultures and civilisations
7. Provide enjoyment and intellectual stimulation
8. Complement other areas of study by encouraging skills of a more general application (e.g. analysis,
memorising, drawing of inferences).

Syllabus O utline__________________________________________________________
Students will be required to show knowledge and understanding of the five Topic Areas listed below.
In the Speaking examination, students also have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge
of a topic of their own choice which might be outside the list below.

Refer to attachment for scope and sequence

T he author acknowledges the above ideas are extracted from C ambridge I G CSE Spanish syllabus
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T O PI C A R E AS E X A M I N A T I O N T O PI C
A rea A E veryday activities
Home life and school Home life
School routine

Food, health and fitness Eating and drinking

Health and fitness

A rea B Personal and social life

Self, family and personal relationships Self, family, pets, personal relationships
House and home
Leisure, entertainments, invitations
Eating out

Holidays and special occasions Festivals and special occasions

Holidays; getting around
Accommodation

A rea C T he world around us

Home town and local area Home town and geographical
surroundings
Shopping
Public services

Natural and made environment Natural environment

Weather
Finding the way

People, places and customs Meeting people

Places and customs
Travel and transport

A rea D T he world of wor k

Continuing education Further education and training
Careers and employment Future career plans
Employment

Language and communication in the work Communication

place Language at work

A rea E T he international world

Tourism at home and abroad Holiday travel and transport
Geographical surroundings
Weather

Life in other countries and communities Places and customs

Food and drink
Meeting people

World events and issues Issues according to available resources

and individual interest

T he author acknowledges the above ideas are extracted from C ambridge I G CSE Spanish syllabus
I G CSE Spanish as a foreign L anguage
Ms V asquez

Assessement _______________________________________________________________
All students have access to all elements of the examination. However, for the examination to be
appropriate to students across the full ability range, separate options are available for Core C ur riculum
students and E xtended C ur riculum students:

Core C u r riculum E xtended C ur riculum (core + supplement)

G rades A vailable: C , D, E, F, G G rades A vailable: A*, A , B, C , D, E, F, G

Paper 1 Listening Paper 1 Listening

45 minutes: Sections 1, 2 and 3 45 minutes: Sections 1, 2 and 3

Paper 2 Reading and Directed Writing Paper 2 Reading and Directed Writing
1½ hours: Sections 1, 2 and 3 1½ hours: Sections 1, 2 and 3

Paper 3* Speaking Paper 3* Speaking

15 minutes 15 minutes

Paper 4 Continuous Writing

1¼ hours

Papers 1, 2 and 3 are common to both routes, but candidates cannot achieve higher than a grade C
without taking Paper 4.

All Extended Curriculum students will be graded twice: once on their performance on the Core Curriculum
Papers (1, 2 and 3) and once on their performance on the Extended Curriculum Papers (1, 2, 3 and 4).
Students are awarded the higher of the two grades they achieve.

* Individual Centres are responsible for conducting the tests and for the initial assessm ent, which is then
subject to moderation by CIE.

W eighting of Papers

Paper W eighting: W eighting:

Core E xtendes

1 33% 25%
2 33% 25%
3 33% 25%
4 n/a 25%

T he author acknowledges the above ideas are extracted from C ambridge I G CSE Spanish syllabus
I G CSE Spanish as a foreign L anguage
Ms V asquez

Resources________________________________________________________________
Language skills are developed through the use of a wide range of materials. The resources are chosen to address the
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Texbooks:

GCSE Spanish Oxford University Press

Caminos 2 published by Nelson Thornes
Caminos 3 published by Nelson Thornes
IGCSE success by Letts
Spanish Grammar Workbook, Oxford
Oxford Dictionaries

T he author acknowledges the above ideas are extracted from C ambridge I G CSE Spanish syllabus