Writing
Write in Spanish with no spellchecker or dictionary, cover every bullet point, then check your writing and compare it with a model answer.
About 50 words (Foundation)
Five bullet points, short simple sentences on a familiar topic. Foundation Question 2.
- An email about your familyIdentity and relationships with others
- A post about healthy livingHealthy living and lifestyle
- An email about your schoolEducation and work
- A message about your free timeFree-time activities
- A blog post about your birthdayCustoms, festivals and celebrations
- A post about your holidaysTravel and tourism, including places of interest
- An email about technologyMedia and technology
- A message about where you liveThe environment and where people live
About 90 words (both tiers)
Three bullet points, usually in different time frames, with opinions and reasons. In the exam you choose one of two tasks. Foundation Question 5 and Higher Question 2.
- FriendshipIdentity and relationships with others
- Keeping healthyHealthy living and lifestyle
- Work and moneyEducation and work
- My free timeFree-time activities
- Festivals and celebrationsCustoms, festivals and celebrations
- School tripsTravel and tourism, including places of interest
- Social mediaMedia and technology
- My local areaThe environment and where people live
About 150 words (Higher)
Two bullet points, answered at length with a wider range of language. In the exam you choose one of two tasks. Higher Question 3.
- Technology in my lifeMedia and technology
- Looking after the planetThe environment and where people live
- Changing habitsHealthy living and lifestyle
- A celebration to rememberCustoms, festivals and celebrations
- School and the futureEducation and work
- Family relationshipsIdentity and relationships with others
Every bullet point · The 90-word task · The 150-word task · Translation into Spanish