How to Excel in the New “Read Aloud” Section of the GCSE Spanish Speaking Exam
The Spanish speaking exam has changed this year. For the first time it features a new “read aloud” section whereby students have to read out a text in Spanish. The text will be a minimum of 35 words at the foundation tier and 50 words at the higher tier. In this blog post we will look at what to expect in this new part of the speaking exam, how to prepare for it and offer some tips to help you perfect your pronunciation and to achieve the highest marks. Continue reading
How to Achieve a Top Mark in the Spanish GCSE Speaking Exam
The Spanish speaking exam at GCSE is quite a big deal. It contributes 25% towards the final grade and is always the first of the exams you do, normally in April so you need to be prepared for this one first. It is also the most nerve-racking of all the exams you do because you are ‘on the spot’ sitting in front of your teacher being recorded. There is less time to think because you have to respond then and there.
The good thing is, if you learn the right techniques to tackle this exam and prepare for this exam in the right way you will arrive at the exam calm and confident and therefore put yourself in the best possible position to get the best mark you can. Continue reading
Review of Online Course “Essential Holiday Spanish”
This course aims to teach beginners of Spanish the key words and phrases to survive easily on holiday in any Spanish-speaking country.
You will learn how to greet the locals, take a taxi, check in at the hotel, order food and drinks, ask for directions, go shopping and deal with emergency situations.
The course is based on authentic dialogues between a native speaker and a tourist.
Here is a review from someone who recently downloaded the course: Continue reading
How to Learn to Speak Spanish by Watching Spanish TV Channels
If you’re trying to learn Spanish, pronunciation is probably the biggest problem you have. Like every other foreign-language speaker, you don’t have much chance to practice the language unless you visit the country where people speak it natively. If you don’t have that chance, the communication in Spanish is limited to your instructor and classmates. If you’re taking online classes, you’re deprived from that aspect of learning, too.
So how can you learn how to speak Spanish? Skype is one effective tool we can think of. You can connect with native speakers via Facebook and other social media, and start chatting via Skype. Sure; that’s a nice strategy. But what if you’re still not ready to chat with a native? Is there a way to learn how to speak Spanish before taking that extra step? Of course there is!
Today, we’ll talk about learning Spanish by watching Spanish TV channels. You’ll hear the natives speak, and you can freely repeat after them. Don’t worry; you won’t look silly. Continue reading
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