AQA A-Level Spanish: Strategies for Success in the 2026 Exams
Course Code: T0307
£289.00
ABOUT THIS COURSE
This brand-new course will provide AQA A-Level Spanish teachers with strategies to help students succeed in the 2026 exams. It focuses on enhancing language skills, exploring cultural topics, and providing practical approaches for tackling literary and cultural analysis, as well as exam components like speaking and writing.BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- Master the demands of the AQA A-Level Spanish specification.
- Develop strategies for improving speaking, writing, and listening skills.
- Explore approaches for teaching literary works, film analysis, and cultural topics.
- Take away resources for enhancing classroom teaching.
PROGRAMME
10:00am
Mastering the AQA A-Level Spanish Specification
- Overview of the exam structure and key components.
- Common challenges and how to overcome them.
- Balancing language skills with cultural and literary topics.
10:55am
Break
11:15am
Teaching Literature and Culture
- Approaches for teaching Spanish literature, film, and culture.
- Developing students' ability to critically engage with cultural topics.
- Encouraging independent thought and analytical writing.
12:15pm
Improving Speaking and Writing Skills
- Enhancing speaking skills with structured practice.
- Teaching strategies for producing coherent and detailed written responses.
- Focus on grammatical accuracy, vocabulary, and syntax.
1:00pm
Lunch
2:00pm
Refining Listening and Translation Skills
- Techniques for improving listening comprehension.
- Supporting students in translation tasks for both languages.
- Using practice materials to develop students' exam-ready skills.
2:45pm
Planning for Long-Term Success
- Structuring the two-year course for skill-building and proficiency.
- Using assessments and feedback to track student progress.
- Supporting a range of learners, from those excelling to those requiring more support.
3:15pm
Final Q&A and Reflection
- Addressing challenges and questions.
- Reviewing key strategies for exam success.
3:30pm
Depart
A-Level - Code: T0307
AQA A-Level Spanish: Strategies for Success in the 2026 Exams
COURSE LEADER
Tim Guilford is an experienced education professional who held the role of Deputy Head of a London School for a number of years until recently. He is currently working as a consultant and trainer providing professional development in teaching and learning for Modern Languages as well as leadership and management, coaching and mentoring, and revision skills workshops to students. Tim has significant experience as a senior examiner and as an Ofqual consultant for A-Level, and is co-authoring the new Hodder IGCSE Spanish textbook.