Section A: Higher (AQA GCSE Spanish): Revision Note

Section A: higher writing

There is one question in Section A of the Higher paper.

Translation into Spanish

• This question is worth 10 marks

• You will need to translate five sentences into Spanish - each is worth two marks

• You will translate around 50 words in total

• Avoid word-for-word translations - aim to transfer meaning

• Ensure that every detail is included in the translation, particularly small words like 'my' or 'not' which are easily missed

• Remember the key differences in Spanish and English grammar, e.g. adjective agreements

• Don't be fooled by false friends

• Check your translations carefully when you have finished