Business Spanish

NVQ Business Spanish

 Entry Guidance:

 A grade C in GCSE Spanish or a pass in NVQ2 business Spanish.

 Students should have an interest in the world around them and enjoy expressing their own opinions.  This course will only run if a sufficient number of students express an interest.

 
Syllabus Outline:

 2 hours tuition per week - using Spanish for real purposes in a Business environment.

 Topics to include: a region in Spain, travelling to Spain, booking accommodation, applying for a job & working abroad. Students learn to extract information from authentic sources, such as the Internet. Language tasks include translation, reading comprehension, oral work, and role play various exercises based on manipulation of the language, and listening comprehension using a wide variety of materials, such as advertisements, songs, films, interviews and news bulletins.

 Methods of Assessment: 

 There are no formal examinations.  Assignments will be carried out at appropriate times throughout the course, and can be repeated if the required pass is not achieved. A portfolio of work, including listening, reading, speaking and writing activities, will be submitted at the end of the course for assessment. A pass at NVQ Level 3 is the equivalent of AS grade D, but the points CANNOT be used as part of the points value in a UCAS application.

 General Comments:

 Studying NVQ Level 3 Business Spanish offers an exciting opportunity for students to maintain and develop an invaluable skill that employers are looking for, whilst learning more about the people and culture of the countries of the Spanish -speaking world.  Given the serious shortage of linguists in the UK at present, a qualification in a foreign language could give job seekers a clear advantage. Throughout the course students are encouraged to have as much contact with Spain and the Spanish-speaking world as possible. This includes a weekly conversation class with the native Language Assistant. Students should also aim to spend some time in Spain.