Spanish GCSE – Foundation and Higher
Covering Edexcel & AQA | Year 10 GCSE Spanish
Ready to ace your Spanish GCSE? This course covers both Foundation and Higher tier content, giving you everything you need to build confidence and smash your exams.
Whether you’re aiming for a solid pass or pushing for the top grades, every lesson is designed to be clear, engaging, and exam-focused.
Your 6-Module Journey to GCSE Success
At Ciui, we make learning Spanish feel exciting, simple, and useful from Day 1.
You’ll cover all the essential topics and grammar you need to succeed in your GCSE — but in a way that’s clear, practical, and fun.
Each module builds your confidence in real communication, not just memorising for an exam. Higher tier extensions are clearly marked with [H] throughout.
Module 1: De Viaje! Aventuras que contar (Holidays & Travel)
Learn how to talk about holidays: where you go, what you do, how you travel, and where you stay. Master the present and past tenses using real examples like voy a la playa and fui a Barcelona con mi familia.
8 lessons covering destinations, travel preferences, past holidays, accommodation, booking, and dream holidays.
Module 2: Modo Libre – Lo que me mola (Free Time & Lifestyle)
Talk about free time, media, hobbies, and cultural habits. Give reasons, describe routines, and express preferences in fluent, natural Spanish. Explore technology, music, food, health, and shopping.
6 lessons covering sports, technology, entertainment, food & festivals, healthy living, and fashion.
Module 3: Mi Mundo Social (My Social World)
Build identity through relationships, friends, and self-expression. Describe your friends, family, personality, and relationships. Compare past and present situations using reflexive verbs and real opinions.
4 lessons covering family, friendships, identity, and full exam revision practice.
Module 4: Mi Vida Escolar (My School Life)
Explore all things school: subjects, teachers, rules, uniform, and routines. Learn to compare, justify opinions, and talk about your future career plans and ambitions.
4 lessons covering subjects, school rules, exam pressures, and future careers.
Module 5: Mi Ciudad y Mis Costumbres (My Town & Customs)
Describe your town, local area, and favourite places. Make plans, give advice, explain local problems, and discuss festivals, traditions, and environmental issues.
3 lessons covering your neighbourhood, environment, and Spanish traditions.
Module 6: Final Revision – Preparate para el Exito
After a full year of learning, it’s time to review everything and prepare for success. Strengthen your grammar, practise key skills, and build confidence with real exam strategies.
4 lessons covering grammar revision, vocabulary review, reading & listening practice, and writing & speaking skills.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
Speak confidently using 5+ tenses (present, preterite, imperfect, future, conditional)
Write structured paragraphs with opinions, reasons, and connectives
Understand spoken and written Spanish across all GCSE themes
Tackle both Foundation and Higher tier exam questions with confidence
Use grammar and vocabulary you actually need — in real life and exams
Exam Board Coverage
This course is aligned to both major GCSE exam boards, so you’re covered no matter which one your school uses.
Edexcel (1SP1) 2024
TC1: My Personal World
TC2: Lifestyle and Wellbeing
TC3: My Neighbourhood
TC4: Media and Technology
TC5: Studying and My Future
TC6: Travel and Tourism
AQA (8692) 2024
T1: People and Lifestyle
T2: Popular Culture
T3: Communication and the World Around Us
What Makes This Course Different?
Interactive Learning
Every topic includes vocabulary tables, grammar explanations, example sentences, and practice activities — all in one place.
Foundation + Higher
Clear [H] markers show Higher content so you always know what’s optional and what’s essential for your tier.
Exam-Ready Skills
Speaking, writing, reading, and listening — practised in every module with real exam-style tasks and strategies.
