Preparing Students for the New GCSE Speaking Exams (AQA & Edexcel) – Workshop
Open to Spanish and French teachers and tutors
This practical, teacher-focused course is designed to help you confidently prepare your students for the new GCSE Speaking exams. Whether you teach AQA or Edexcel, this session will give you clear guidance on what examiners are looking for and how to help students access the top marks.
What the course covers:
- Key assessment criteria explained clearly for both AQA and Edexcel
- How students can access the highest bands in the GCSE Speaking exam
- Practical classroom activities you can use immediately to practise each speaking task
- Common errors and misconceptions – and how to address them
- Strategies to improve confidence, spontaneity, and accuracy in spoken responses
You will leave with realistic, classroom-tested ideas that support effective preparation and help maximise student outcomes.
Delivered by:
Erica Sánchez & Angela McIntosh – two experienced Spanish and French teachers with over 10 years’ experience preparing students for GCSE speaking exams. Their approach is practical, supportive, and firmly rooted in real classroom practice.
Details:
Date: Saturday 7th March
Time: 9.30am – 10.30am (UK time)
Fee: £30
Can’t attend live? A recording will be provided so you can watch at a time that suits you.
Who is this course for?
Open to all teachers and tutors who want to improve speaking exam outcomes, build student confidence, and maximise marks in the new GCSE specifications.
A focused, practical session to help you prepare students effectively and teach speaking with clarity and confidence.