Spanish A2

The languages department is very proud of its high achievement record for AS and A level languages. We strive to offer the best possible language teaching regardless of level. The Spanish A2 follows the AQA syllabus. The topics which will be covered are: The environment, Multi-cultural society, Contemporary social issues, Cultural topics. There will be 2 exams at the end of the course in May and June. A spoken exam, and a listening, reading and writing paper. Students are expected to take both exams. If you do not wish to do the exams, please look at our non-exam classes. Students will be expected to put in a considerable amount of time outside the class on study each week. You will be set homework regularly. Use of a computer is essential. As a student of Gloucestershire College, you will be able to use the computers in the learning gateways. The language department is very lucky to have a team of experienced language tutors. Many of our tutors are native speakers or have spent significant time in the country of their language. All tutors are qualified and attend regular exam board training sessions. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to take the exams and achieve a high grade.

What will happen on the first evening? You don’t need to bring anything more than pen and paper and a willingness to participate. The teacher will tell you about the textbook and how you can purchase it for the next class. What materials or equipment need to be provided by the student? On the first evening you will only need pen and paper. However, after that, please do have the text book. Any additional costs the student is likely to incur? Exam fees are paid up front when the student enrols on to the course. All learners must take the exams. Students will be responsible for purchasing their own course books. Some students like to buy additional materials such as dictionaries and study guides. These are not required and are at the expense of the learner. Sometimes the group likes to attend an evening meal together at the end of term and each student pays for him/herself. Many courses offer electronic materials that are accessible by computer. It is beneficial if you have your own computer, but you do not need one as the college has many computer facilities and you will be given the appropriate information so you can log on at the college if required. Please note that all courses are subject to a minimum number of learners. We endeavour to run all classes on the first evening, but a minimum number of learners must have pre-enrolled. Please do enrol to ensure the class will run on the first evening. A decision to continue to run the class will be made based on the number of learners who attend the first week. Remember that this course is not your only source of learning! You should practice regularly and when possible, meet with other students to practice using the language as much as you can. If you have any more questions about the first evening or the course or wish to find out whether this is right for you, please contact the languages department 01242 532139 languages@gloscol.ac.uk and we will have the tutor contact you for more information.

Students enrolling on the A2 course will normally have a recent Spanish AS level at grade C or above. If you have not taken your AS level at Gloucestershire College, we would like to invite you to interview. We would also need to see evidence of your AS result. If this applies to you, please contact the Languages department on 01242 532139 or languages@gloscol.ac.uk Please note that all courses are subject to a minimum number of learners. We endeavour to run all classes on the first evening, but a minimum number of learners must have pre-enrolled. Please do enrol to ensure the class will run on the first evening. A decision to continue to run the class will be made based on the number of learners who attend the first week.

Students are required to take all associated exams.