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Please revise the vocabulary that you learned for your GCSE exams, use Kerboodle to help you. You will also be expected to have learnt some new vocabulary (details below), ready for working at a higher level in\u003Cbr>September.\u003Cbr>Practice makes perfect! |\n| Wider Reading\u003Cbr>(Grammar and vocabulary) | It is important that you attempt the activities in this booklet and that you complete the exercises from the suggested grammar sites to the best of your ability so that your teacher can detect any weaknesses early in the course.\u003Cbr>Extension: You are encouraged to complete any other exercises you like as independence is highly valued.\u003Cbr>You may like to go onto [studyspanish.com](studyspanish.com) which has a variety of activities which can be marked online. |\n| Vocabulary | You will need to build up a bank of vocabulary related to the different topics that we will study during the year, as this will aid you in essay and exam preparation.\u003Cbr>Use technology to help you – check out the websites and links that are in this booklet and keep a log of all the independent work that you complete. |\n| Wider Research Task | In preparation for the film ‘Ocho apellidos vascos” that we will be watching as part of the course, we would like you to prepare a 6-10 slide PowerPoint presentation in English or Spanish (no cutting and pasting) on one of the following topics:\u003Cbr>-The Basque Country\u003Cbr>-Andalucía\u003Cbr>Your PowerPoint should include information on geographical situation/climate/customs and festivals/food/language/any other interesting information you wish to include.\u003Cbr>Use the texts on the film in your task booklet to help. |\n\n1  \nHow to prepare for Spanish at A Level  \nYou have just over a week in which to prepare for your A Level in Spanish. The leap from GCSE to A Level is significant. This booklet contains links to a huge range of media, most of which is available for free online as well as tasks to complete before September. In order to keep pace, it is vital that you work through the tasks. Little and often is best.Try to build some of them into your daily routine…  \nWatch    \nTelevision  \nWatch the latest news in Spanish [http://www.rtve.es/alacarta/](http://www.rtve.es/alacarta/) , or even just the weather  \nforecast [http://www.rtve.es/eltiempo/](http://www.rtve.es/eltiempo/. Take)[. Take](http://www.rtve.es/eltiempo/. Take) in some culinary delights with Spanish Master  \nChef [http://www.rtve.es/television/masterchef/](http://www.rtve.es/television/masterchef/ or some football)[ or some football](http://www.rtve.es/television/masterchef/ or some football) [http://www.rtve.es/deportes/](http://www.rtve.es/deportes/) .  \nYou can also access the TV using:  \n• Your own TV. 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