AQA GCSE Spanish (8692) Masterclass
Prepare your students for the AQA GCSE Spanish exam with our targeted resources. We cover the full specification, from the Foundation tier basics to Higher tier complex structures.
Core Themes & Topics
Theme 1: Identity and culture
- Relationships with family and friends
- Marriage and partnership
- Social media and mobile technology
- Music, cinema, and TV
- Food and eating out
- Sport
- Customs and festivals in Spanish-speaking countries
Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest
- Home, town, neighbourhood and region
- Social issues (charity, voluntary work)
- Healthy living
- The environment
- Poverty and homelessness
- Travel and tourism
Theme 3: Current and future study and employment
- My studies
- Life at school/college
- Education post-16
- Jobs, career choices and ambitions
Assessment Objectives
To score high marks, students must demonstrate:
- AO1 (Listening): Understand and respond to spoken language.
- AO2 (Speaking): Communicate and interact effectively in speech.
- AO3 (Reading): Understand and respond to written language.
- AO4 (Writing): Communicate effectively in writing.
Key Grammar Points
- Ser vs Estar: The eternal struggle! Use our worksheets to master the difference.
- Preterite vs Imperfect: Crucial for the narration tasks in the writing exam.
- The Subjunctive: Essential for accessing the top band (9) marks in writing and speaking.