Social Issues (AQA GCSE Spanish): Revision Note
Exam code: 8692
Social issues
The topic Social Issues is the final content area, and requires you to discuss social problems, the concept of citizenship, and the actions taken by individuals or governments to help others
This revision note focuses on core vocabulary for identifying problems and actions, mastering the essential grammar point of the relative pronoun 'que', and understanding the use of the subjunctive for advanced discussions (Higher Tier only)
Social issues: vocabulary
To articulate discussions about social problems and responsibility, vocabulary must cover both the issues themselves and the solutions related to citizenship and helping the vulnerable.
Category | Spanish | Part of speech | English |
Topic Focus | sociedad | n (f) | society |
Problems | acoso | n (m) | bullying |
delito | n (m) | crime | |
paro | n (m) | unemployment / strike | |
violencia | n (f) | violence | |
Helping/Action | ayuda | n (f) | help |
comunidad | n (f) | community | |
respeto | n (m) | respect / regard | |
Action verbs | ayudar | v | (to) help |
proteger | v | (to) protect | |
respetar | v | (to) respect |
Higher Tier Only vocabulary
Spanish | Part of speech | English | Example phrase | English |
igualdad | n (f) | equality | El gobierno debe garantizar la igualdad de derechos para todos. | The government must guarantee equality of rights for everyone. |
libertad | n (f) | freedom | La libertad de expresión es un derecho fundamental de los ciudadanos. | Freedom of expression is a fundamental right of citizens. |
pobreza | n (f) | poverty | La pobreza es la causa principal de la falta de oportunidades. | Poverty is the main cause of the lack of opportunities. |
responsabilidad | n (f) | responsibility | Es nuestra responsabilidad promover la seguridad en la comunidad. | It is our responsibility to promote safety in the community. |
víctima | n (f) | victim | Es necesario proteger a las víctimas del acoso escolar. | It is necessary to protect the victims of school bullying. |
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