Course information
In following this two-year course, you’ll gain an interesting and deep insight into the Spanish language through eight modules, evaluated via 13 tutor-marked assignments. You’ll study for this through a range of learning activities and self-assessment questions.
The 1st-year course begins with a look into the evolution of Spanish society and the political and artistic culture of the Spanish-speaking world, giving you a well-rounded understanding of Spanish’s place on the globe. You’ll also study Bodas de Sangre by Lorca, a defining Spanish tragedy, and the final piece of the course, AS Listening, Reading and Translation.
In the 2nd half of the A level course, you’ll begin learning about immigration and multiculturalism in Spanish society, investigate Franco’s dictatorship and the Spanish transition to democracy, and study Crónica de Una Muerte Anunciada by famed Colombian novelist Gabriel García Márquez. The A level Spanish course culminates with A level Listening, Reading and Translation.
For both years of the Spanish course, you’ll receive resources to help you practise your Speaking and Listening skills. Your tutor will be available to help you prepare for you Speaking and Listening exam but you will need to find additional sources of conversational practice.
You can also enjoy free ebook access to the supporting text for the duration of your studies and access to many additional online resources available via Hodder’s Dynamic Learning Platform
General Introduction to A-level Spanish
- Following the Course
- Grammar for A Level
- A-level System; A-level Spanish Examination; Aims, etc
- Resources; Tips and Techniques
Module One: La evolución de la sociedad española
- El cambio en la estructura familiar
- La evolución de las actitudes hacia el matrimonio, las relaciones y las familias
- La vida laboral en España
- Las oportunidades de trabajo para los jóvenes
- La igualdad de género
- El impacto económico y ambiental del turismo en España
- Las oportunidades que ofrece el turismo en España
Module Two: La cultura política y artística en el mundo de habla hispana
- Cambios y tendencias musicale
- Impacto de la música contemporánea
- La televisión y las telenovelas
- Los medios de comunicación escritos y en Internet
- Los festivales, fiestas, costumbres y tradiciones
Module Three: Literature choice: Bodas de sangre by Lorca
Module Four: AS Listening, Reading and Translation
Module Five: La inmigración y la sociedad multicultural española
- El impacto positivo de la inmigración en la economía y la cultura de España
- Los desafíos de la inmigración y la integración en España
- La reacción social y el enfoque político hacia la inmigración.
Module Six: La dictadura franquista y la transición a la democracia
- La Guerra Civil y el ascenso de Franco
- Las consecuencias de la Guerra Civil
- La vida cotidiana durante la dictadura franquista
- La transición de la dictadura a la democracia
- El rey Juan Carlos; el Gobierno de Suárez; el golpe de Estado de 1981
Module Seven: Research Project and Literature
choice: Crónica de una muerte anunciada by Gabriel García Márquez
- Proyecto de Investigación
- Crónica de una muerte anunciada
Module Eight: A-level Listening, Reading and Translation
- A-level Listening, Reading and Translation Paper 1
- Written response to works and translation, Paper 2
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Examining board and exams
The Oxford Home Schooling Spanish A level course prepares candidates for the Edexcel Spanish A level qualification. The syllabus number is:
The A level course is examined as follows:
- Unit 1 (9SP0/01) – Listening, Reading and Translation: 40% of A level. 2 hour written examination.
- Unit 2 (9SP0/02) – Written response to works and translation: 30% of A level. 2 hour and 40 minutes written examination.
- Unit 3 (9SP0/03) – Speaking: 30% of A level. Total assessment time: between 21 and 23 minutes.
What can I do with a Spanish A level?
There are a range of things you can do with your Spanish A level qualification. It’ll allow you to study the language at a further level – at university, for example – which could allow you to gain work in Spain, Latin America and other Spanish-speaking countries across the globe.
This could involve working as an interpreter, pursuing a career in international business or working in the tourist industry, travelling the world. The language is also a working language in a number of international organisations such as the World Trade Organisation and United Nations, thereby being useful if you wish to pursue a career in international politics.
In terms of further education, the language can be of use to those studying culture, literature, sociology and history. The range of transferrable skills you’ll learn include:
- Research skills
- Critical thinking
- Essay writing
- Attention to detail
- Crafting arguments
Online Course? Paper Based? Somewhere in between? It’s your choice!
All of our Spanish A level students receive:
- Traditional printed learning materials
- Access to our online resources with on-the-go access to all your regular lessons
- Unmatched support by a fully qualified teacher online and by phone
How much does it cost?
Our Spanish A level course fee is £525 with a £105 deposit, payable in eight instalments of £52.50.
As you study, you’ll get support from a fully-qualified tutor that has a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or a degree in education. Your course fee includes:
- Marking your course assignments
- Providing written answers to specific problems you might have
- Tutor contact by telephone and email
- access to the free ebook copy of the supporting text
When you begin your course, you and your Student Advisor will agree an examination date or dates. The support period will last up to the final examination date.
Meet Our Tutors
I have been tutoring languages in both a classroom, in small groups, and in a one-on-one environment for approximately 20 years. I am passionate about languages and I love meeting people who feel like-minded in this regard. I studied Spanish at University and then worked in Spain in Barcelona and decided to come home to start up my own freelancing business teaching languages.
I hope I can nurture your enthusiasm for language and that together we can go on a journey to develop your skills.
Georgia Kennett-Johnson
Prerequisites
Generally, to study Spanish A level you need a minimum of four good GCSEs, ideally with one of these being Spanish GCSE/IGCSE at grade B or above.
If you feel you have other qualifications or experience that could be considered instead of the required GCSEs, please get in touch with one of our student advisers on 0800 0111 024 to talk about your suitability for the course
Books
Our Spanish A level course is supported by the texts below. Whilst you will need to obtain copies of the literary texts, for the duration of your course, you will be provided with an online copy of the main supporting text. The text can be accessed via a web browser or an app. You will also be able to access the answers to activities within the textbook via Hodders online boost platform.
FAQs
Why should I choose Oxford Home Schooling?
- Oxford Home Schooling is a long-established educational trust that prides itself on
- treating every student as an individual
- customer service
- course quality.
- We’re rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot by students who have studied with us.
- We provide online and printed resources so you can study your way – other providers do not give you that choice.
- We make it easy for you to home-educate your children with our flexible schedule, tutor support, and interest-free payment plan.
- Every year we help hundreds of children who have left mainstream education obtain the qualifications they need to progress and achieve their goals.
- Oxford Home Schooling is part of a not-for-profit trust so you can be sure that your course fees are spent on either your child’s tuition or on improving our courses.
When can I enrol?
You can enrol and start any time you like, the earlier the better. The important thing to think about is when you wish to sit your exam and to give yourself plenty of time to work through your materials and revise successfully. Our cut-off dates for enrolment can be found here.
Once you have enrolled, you will get access to your course online immediately and your printed course materials will arrive a few days later.
Can I complete the Spanish A level exam in one year?
Our cut-off for enrolling on an A level Spanish course for the following summer examination series is mid-October each year. So yes you can. However, remember that you will still need to fit around 700 hours of study time into your schedule before the examination. The earlier you enrol, the less study you must do each week!
Can I just enrol on the AS level Spanish course?
Yes, you can. The fee to enrol on the Spanish AS course is just £300. If you decide to upgrade to a full A Level later on, you may do so for an additional fee of £350.
The results from your AS Level exam cannot be carried forward to your A level and you will need to take the full A level exams which test the full spectrum of topics from the AS and A level specification
When will I sit my exam?
The Spaniah A level papers may be sat in the Summer examination series. The Summer series typically runs from mid-May to late June.
Your examination centre schedules the Oral exam which typically takes place between March and May.
Since 2016 there has not been an autumn examination sitting.
How much does a A Level examination cost?
Your exam fees aren’t included in the course cost as they’re paid directly to the exam centre. They will vary depending on which centre you choose. Generally speaking, dedicated examination services will be more expensive than a local school or college. Prices range from £150 to £450 pounds.
The French exam requires students to complete an oral and some centres charge extra for this service.
How do I prepare for the speaking and listening aspects of the course?
Speaking contributes 30% to your final grade and is an important part of your course. There are listening exercises built into the course, your tutor will provide some time speaking to you on the phone as part of your tutor-marked assignments and general interactions during your course.
However, you will need to find ways to practice these skills beyond the scope of your interactions with your tutor. Methods might include
- Using smartphone apps
- Youtube videos
- Watching French language films or television
- Booking Additional 1-1 paid tutorials with your tutor via Oxford Home Schoolings Tutoring Platform
