Edexcel GCSE Spanish Revision
Adaptive practice aligned to the Edexcel (Pearson) specification. 8 topics, exam-style questions, and instant AI feedback.
About Edexcel GCSE Spanish
Edexcel, part of Pearson, offers internationally recognised GCSE and A-Level qualifications. Their specifications emphasise real-world application and are popular in both state and independent schools.
GCSE Spanish assesses your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills across topics such as identity, culture, daily life, travel, and global issues. You will learn to communicate in multiple tenses and develop an understanding of Hispanic culture and the Spanish-speaking world.
Topics in Edexcel GCSE Spanish
Study Tips for Edexcel Spanish
Create verb conjugation tables for key irregular verbs like ser, estar, ir, tener, and hacer in all required tenses. Test yourself on these daily until they are automatic — correct verb forms are the backbone of every answer.
Watch Spanish-language content with Spanish subtitles. This helps you connect spoken and written Spanish and builds your vocabulary naturally. Start with slower content and work up to native-speed material.
For each topic, prepare a set of go-to phrases that include opinions, justifications, and complex structures. For example, lo que mas me gusta es... or si pudiera, iria a... can be adapted to almost any topic.
Record yourself speaking and listen back. This helps you identify pronunciation errors and builds confidence for the speaking exam.
Exam Tips for Edexcel Spanish
In the reading exam, watch out for negatives and qualifiers that change the meaning of a sentence. Words like nunca, nadie, sin embargo, and aunque are common traps that can flip the meaning of a whole passage.
For the speaking exam, prepare a bank of extended answers for common topics but avoid memorising scripts word for word. Examiners can tell when you are reciting, and they may ask follow-up questions that throw you off.
In the writing exam, double-check your gender agreements (el/la) and adjective endings. These small errors are easy to fix on a quick proofread and can make the difference between mark bands.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is GCSE Spanish assessed?
Like all GCSE languages, it is assessed across four skills: Listening (25%), Speaking (25%), Reading (25%), and Writing (25%). Each skill is equally weighted.
Is GCSE Spanish easier than French?
Many students find Spanish pronunciation more intuitive because it is largely phonetic — words are pronounced as they are spelt. However, Spanish grammar (particularly verb conjugations) can be just as challenging. Both subjects require the same level of commitment.
What topics come up in GCSE Spanish?
Common topics include identity and culture, local and international areas, school and future aspirations, and social and global issues. Each topic includes vocabulary for everyday situations like shopping, health, travel, and relationships.
How many tenses do I need for a grade 9 in GCSE Spanish?
To reach the highest grades, you should confidently use the present, preterite, imperfect, near future, simple future, and conditional tenses. Using the subjunctive or perfect tense can also help demonstrate exceptional language skills.
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