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11/03/24

A fascinating insight into the world of politics and debate for our A-Level Politics students today. . Thank you, Mr Bitis, for organising it. pic.twitter.com/kA4IznCEkc

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09/03/24

Berlin Day 1: Part 1: Berlin Wall pic.twitter.com/P96Goul4Ds

09/03/24

Berlin Part 2 Reichstag and Brandenburg Gate. Sun is shining and our students are wonderful stopped for lunch after visiting The Soviet Memorial & The Topography of Terror. Next The Jewish Museum pic.twitter.com/QBVIOdyvHv

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09/03/24

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09/03/24

Great to see the support for Muslim students observing Ramadan ❤️

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09/03/24

A great group of Year 10 students , in-fact, we had 2 extra join us! pic.twitter.com/CvQf4FXI9M

08/03/24

On we’re celebrating Miss Zare 🙌 Head of RE, Christian Ethos Lead and Staff Wellbeing at Epping St John's School 💚#IWD2024 pic.twitter.com/qYkp64bGjU

08/03/24

Just left Berlin for Krakow. A great whistle stop tour of Berlin. pic.twitter.com/tE12rGpYhI

08/03/24

On we’re celebrating Josie Theodorou 🙌 Head of English at Epping St John's School 💚#IWD2024 pic.twitter.com/yo53atAXhr

23/02/24

Well done, year 11! This will give you an edge in the exams. https://t.co/VaTEMiQgED

23/02/24

Well done, year 11! This will give you an edge in the exams. https://t.co/VaTEMiQgED

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23/02/24

Year 11 students are attending the GCSE Poetry Live Conference today. They are currently furiously notetaking as Carol Ann Duffy explores one of their set poems for the exam. Real dedication from them during our half term! pic.twitter.com/NqNa9P0KbC

22/02/24

ESJ Stunt Team pic.twitter.com/IyzQMmBXo5

22/02/24

Top run on the mountain. pic.twitter.com/kKqCIU983D

22/02/24

Skiing. pic.twitter.com/SzB8Ri01FP

22/02/24

On the dog run. pic.twitter.com/bSK3sYDn1o

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22/02/24

On the dog run. pic.twitter.com/bSK3sYDn1o

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22/02/24

Skiing. pic.twitter.com/SzB8Ri01FP

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22/02/24

Top run on the mountain. pic.twitter.com/kKqCIU983D

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22/02/24

ESJ Stunt Team pic.twitter.com/IyzQMmBXo5

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Spanish A-Level

What is A Level Spanish all about?

The A Level Spanish course is designed to develop and build on the language skills acquired at GCSE and to provide a deep insight into another culture and society.

Course Content

First Year Course Content

During the Year 12 course, students will cover:

  • Aspects of Spanish society:  Current trends.
  • Artistic culture in the Spanish-speaking world
  • A cultural topic (a film).

Pupils will be introduced to authentic reading and listening materials to help develop their fluency.

Second Year Course Content

The Year 13 course then covers:

  • Aspects of Spanish society:  Current issues
  • Aspects of political life in the Spanish-speaking world
  • A cultural topic (a book)
  • An Individual Research project based on the Spanishs peaking world .

We will read “La casa de Bernarda Alba” and study the film “Ocho apellidos vascos”.

Assessment

Paper1: Content assessed: All Aspects of Spanish speaking society (Year 1 and 2) and grammar; Written exam: 2, 5 hours, 100marks, 50% of A level.

Paper 2: Content assessed: one book and one film or two books and grammar; Written exam: 2 hours, 80 marks, 20% of A Level.

Paper 3: Content assessed: Speaking on Individual research project based on Spanish speaking society and one of the four sub-themes studied across the 2 years.

Future careers linked to this subject:

Linguists have a wide range of career opportunities open to them - the business world, translating, interpreting, teaching, journalism, any career involving travelling, amongst many others.

Entry Requirements

GCSE Grade 6 in Spanish

Examination Board

AQA

Teacher to Contact:

Mrs A Mascherin

 

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