All native Spanish-speaking students at Runnymede can take this subject if they have the interest and desire to do so. However a mature and committed approach towards the study of this subject is essential. Non-native speakers of the language should have studied Spanish at GCSE.
Spanish is spoken by 599 million people (7.5% of the world population) and it is the second most spoken mother tongue in the world. More than 23 million people are currently learning Spanish as a Foreign Language around the globe. All universities in Spain and the US accept Spanish A Level as well as most universities in the UK. The AQA level course focuses on current issues and the in depth reading of two literary works. It is a very attractive course that students enjoy greatly for its cultural richness and variety of topics.
The A Level exam consists of three papers:
Spanish can be an excellent basis for any degree, from Modern Foreign Languages to Translation and Interpreting, Literature, Journalism, Law, Politics, Economics, History, Tourism or PPE.
Speaking a language as a native speaker has become an essential tool in the professional world. More and more companies require employees who can speak at least two languages; therefore being bilingual in English and Spanish will increase your employability potential. According to the Cervantes Institute Spanish will soon surpass French to become the second language of choice in the UK.