AQA GCSE Spanish (Foundation) Top tips to prepare for your exams

Your Speaking Exam

• Familiarize yourself with the exam format and expectations.
• Practice speaking Spanish regularly to build confidence and fluency.
• Focus on using basic vocabulary and grammar structures accurately.
• Prepare a list of common vocabulary and phrases to use in the exam.
• Try to talk about familiar topics, such as family, friends, and hobbies.
• Listen to native Spanish speakers to improve your pronunciation and accent.
• Use gestures and body language to support your speaking.
• Respond to questions with simple, complete sentences.
• Stay calm and focused during the exam and try to enjoy the conversation.
• Practice speaking with a partner or teacher to receive feedback and improve.
• Stand in front of a mirror and practice speaking in a Spanish accent- don't be shy!

Your reading and listening exams

Immersing yourself with Spanish is the best way to revise without really revising!

Flashcards work! Take the time to make your own either on paper/card or on a free app like ANKI app. Include a visual or auditory link to help the word stick. Stick ‘post it’ notes around your house with key vocabulary on. Label items in your house, bedroom, fridge, kitchen etc. Regularly use websites like BBC Mundo or podcasts like the one below to get more Spanish in your life!

• Read and listen to as much Spanish as possible to improve comprehension and build vocabulary.
• Study the vocabulary and grammar structures specific to the foundation level GCSE exams.
• Practice reading and listening to Spanish texts at a suitable level of difficulty.
• Use online resources and textbooks to practice comprehension questions and exercises.
• Try to learn new vocabulary in context by reading and listening to authentic materials.
• Pay attention to the details, such as accents, punctuation, and verb conjugations.
• Improve your listening skills by watching Spanish TV shows and films, and listening to Spanish music.
• Practice writing short answers to questions in Spanish to improve your writing skills.
• Get familiar with the exam format and expectations, and practice with past papers.
• Try to immerse yourself in the Spanish language and culture to improve comprehension and motivation.

Your writing exam

• Study the basic grammar and vocabulary specific to the foundation level GCSE exams.
• Practice writing short answers and sentences in Spanish.
• Use online resources and textbooks to practice writing exercises.
• Read and listen to Spanish texts to improve your comprehension and vocabulary.
• Study sentence structures and common sentence patterns to improve your writing style.
• Use simple, clear language, and avoid complex structures.
• Pay attention to spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Try to write about familiar topics, such as family, friends, and hobbies.
• Get familiar with the exam format and expectations, and practice with past papers.
• Try to write in a varied and interesting manner to make your work stand out.

finalmente...

• "Desde mi punto de vista..." (From my point of view...)
• "Una de las cosas que me gusta de..." (One of the things I like about...)
• "No puedo imaginar mi vida sin..." (I can't imagine my life without...)
• "Siempre he querido aprender..." (I've always wanted to learn...)
• "El lugar donde me siento más feliz es..." (The place where I feel the happiest is...)

Buena suerte