Collins IGCSE Spanish as a Foreign Language provides comprehensive
coverage of the Cambridge IGCSE Spanish (0530) syllabus. With a clear
structure and engaging content, the Student's Book has been carefully
planned around topic-based units so that language learning and skills
development can be taught in real-world contexts.
All four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) are fully
covered in a skills-based communicative approach. Content is relevant to
the age group and so provides engaging and motivating learning
opportunities in real-world contexts. All topics, grammar and vocabulary
are mapped to the syllabus, with clear learning objectives highlighted
for each section of each unit. Units follow a carefully planned,
consistent structure allowing for reinforcement and progression at every
stage.
The course caters for all levels of ability, including the needs of
students with less experience of Spanish or those who need more support.
Each unit starts with a Listo page to allow for revision and
consolidation of earlier language learning. An Introductory unit also
serves as a language refresher as well as being specifically designed to
engage and enthuse students at the start of the course.
The Student's Book also offers opportunities for those looking for an
extra level of challenge, with activities included to stretch
higher-ability students.
The layout of the book is clear and accessible, with boxed features
highlighting key points of grammar, vocabulary or suggestions for taking
things further. A checklist towards the end of the unit encourages
students to reflect on their progress, and is followed by a useful
vocabulary section for ease of reference.
Each unit also includes an "El Mundo hispanohablante" spread which
offers stimulating, thought-provoking and enjoyable insights into the
culture and society of Hispanophone countries.
Opportunity for practice, consolidation and revision is provided
throughout the course, with exam-style questions in Listening and
Reading included to help students develop their skills for success.
Audio files are available as a free download from the Collins website
for listening comprehension exercises and development of oral fluency.
This resource supports both the IGCSE Spanish (0530) and and IGCSE (9-1)
7160 syllabuses.
Collins is working with Cambridge Assessment International Education for
endorsement of this title to support the full syllabus for first
teaching from 2019 and first examination from 2021.
