Y11 French/Spanish GCSE Speaking exam

Please find the dates of the speaking exams (25% of the GCSE grade) that will take place on one of the following dates: Monday 28 April, Tuesday 29 April, Wednesday 30 April and Friday 1 May.

Monday 28 April (option D) with Mr Deacon
Monday 28 April (option C) with Ms Jacob
Tuesday 29 April (option C and community languages) with Ms James
Tuesday 29 April (option A) with Ms Smith
Tuesday 29 April (option C) with Ms Jacob
Wednesday 30 April (option A) with Ms Harper
Wednesday 30 April (option D) with Ms Miguel
Thursday 1 May (option A) with Ms Jacob
Thursday 1 May (option A) with Ms Williams

Your child’s teacher will give them the time of the exam in lesson time. It should also be recorded in the student’s planner. Your child needs to arrive a couple of minutes before their time to ensure the smooth running of the day and to be in the right mindset.

Students (Foundation and Higher) have 12 minutes preparation at the back of the library with an invigilator to prepare for a role-play and a photocard before entering the exam room.

The test will last between 7-9 minutes at Foundation level and 10-12 minutes at Higher level. As well as the role play, a photocard, students will have a conversation on topics from themes 1, 2 and 3. These include: Me, my family and friends / Technology in everyday life / Free time activities / Customs & Festivals / Local area / Social issues / Global issues / Tourism / My studies / Life at school and college / Education post-16 / Jobs, career choices and ambitions.

Students have prepared their answers to those conversation questions in their speaking folder and need to memorise them. They are expected to be fully ready on the day of their exam. You could support your child by asking him/her the questions in French/Spanish. You could also ask him/her to translate back in French/Spanish to test their understanding and/or students could record themselves and listen to their answers to help them with the learning.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher.

Katty Jacob
Head of Languages Faculty
kjacob@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk