AS Spanish Speaking & Writing Booklet
This all-in-one Spanish Speaking & Writing Booklet is a carefully structured resource aligned with the new Cambridge AS Spanish 8022 syllabus. It provides clear guidance and targeted support for both Paper 3 (Writing) and Paper 4 (Speaking), helping students develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed in the exam. The booklet includes detailed descriptions of each paper, outlines the types of texts required, and explains how to approach them effectively. It features model answers, key structures, and step-by-step writing frameworks for letters, emails, argumentative and discursive essays, and speeches. For speaking, students benefit from thematic conversational cards, example speech topics, and oral practice prompts that reflect real exam scenarios. Ideal for both classroom use and independent study, this booklet promotes exam readiness through checklists, thematic vocabulary, and graded exercises by topic. A must-have resource for both teachers and students preparing for the new CIE AS Spanish exam.
What’s inside:
Paper 3: Writing
Detailed explanation of the paper structure and assessment criteria
Clear guidance on text types: letter, email, discursive essay, argumentative essay, blog, article and speech
List of connectives
Step-by-step writing support for each text type
Model texts
Key phrases and structures to enhance writing
Checklists to self-assess writing accuracy and content
Thematic writing practice: exercises organised by topic to develop confidence and fluency
Paper 4: Speaking
Description of the oral exam format and assessment criteria
Structure to use in the Speaking exam
Thematic conversational cards to develop fluency and vocabulary
List of sample questions to simulate the exam
Examples of speech topics
How to write and deliver a speech in Spanish, with examples
