AQA A2 Spanish 2016

Original post by CJaneH

For translation I'm just doing all the past papers and making sure I've revised all the grammar and key phrases & I'm doing Volver :smile:

Good idea, I was thinking of going over past paper translations and grammar practice on Thisislanguage is really good :smile:

I think for the film I'm just going to watch it again and then do a couple of practice essays this weekend :smile:

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For the people doing Pans Labyrinth, do you refer to Guillermo Del Toro's other films like the Devil's Backbone or do you just stick to Pans?? Because, although I've seen the devil's backbone, I find it hard to include it in my essay :/ Let me know!

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eleanormay456

Hey, what are your general tips for the essay? i always seem to get about 26-28 for the essay and i never know how to improve!! im doing la casa de bernarda alba if that helps :smile:

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nelizabeth_

Original post by lahigueraxxx

For the people doing Pans Labyrinth, do you refer to Guillermo Del Toro's other films like the Devil's Backbone or do you just stick to Pans?? Because, although I've seen the devil's backbone, I find it hard to include it in my essay :/ Let me know!

When I'm doing an 'obra signficativa' essay, for example, I tend to have my first paragraph comparing the two. For instance, I say that GDT talks more fondly about Pan's Labyrinth (showing that he feels it is his most significant work), compare the themes of the two briefly and contrast their success at the box office (showing that financially it is his most significant work). Then a bit of personal reaction on which of the two I preferred. :smile:

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Original post by nelizabeth_

When I'm doing an 'obra signficativa' essay, for example, I tend to have my first paragraph comparing the two. For instance, I say that GDT talks more fondly about Pan's Labyrinth (showing that he feels it is his most significant work), compare the themes of the two briefly and contrast their success at the box office (showing that financially it is his most significant work). Then a bit of personal reaction on which of the two I preferred. :smile:

Okay cool thanks :smile:

Would I get marked down for just speaking about Pans then?

Reply 107

chloeadey

Original post by eleanormay456

Hey, what are your general tips for the essay? i always seem to get about 26-28 for the essay and i never know how to improve!! im doing la casa de bernarda alba if that helps :smile:

Just make sure you add loads of examples, specific ones in the play and use quotes in these examples, the more quotes the more content marks! Also loads of personal reaction as the second part of the question is usually what you think makes it successful or to what extent do you admire the play, just adding is as much personal reaction and quotes/examples should boost your essay mark! I also try to get in as much good vocab and different structures to try get those marks as high as I can :smile:

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eleanormay456

Original post by chloeadey

Just make sure you add loads of examples, specific ones in the play and use quotes in these examples, the more quotes the more content marks! Also loads of personal reaction as the second part of the question is usually what you think makes it successful or to what extent do you admire the play, just adding is as much personal reaction and quotes/examples should boost your essay mark! I also try to get in as much good vocab and different structures to try get those marks as high as I can :smile:

Thank you!!! I will try to do this hahah

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btw where are you guys finding the examiner reports?? I can't find them anywhere on the aqa website :frown:

Reply 110

Marshmallow21

Original post by lahigueraxxx

For the people doing Pans Labyrinth, do you refer to Guillermo Del Toro's other films like the Devil's Backbone or do you just stick to Pans?? Because, although I've seen the devil's backbone, I find it hard to include it in my essay :/ Let me know!

I just refer to Pan's Labrinyth because it is easier and I was looking at the examiner's reports which say that doing more than one film will not get you any more marks. It just depends on the quality of your answer :smile:

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Marshmallow21

Original post by lahigueraxxx

btw where are you guys finding the examiner reports?? I can't find them anywhere on the aqa website :frown:

It is in the past paper and mark schemes section. You can find the examiner's report for each year under the past paper and mark scheme for that year :smile:

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Original post by Marshmallow21

It is in the past paper and mark schemes section. You can find the examiner's report for each year under the past paper and mark scheme for that year :smile:

Thank you so much :smile:

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If the essay includes 'hasta que punto...' do you have to write both sides of the argument?? I've read exam reports and they haven't really mentioned anything about this

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Marshmallow21

Original post by lahigueraxxx

If the essay includes 'hasta que punto...' do you have to write both sides of the argument?? I've read exam reports and they haven't really mentioned anything about this

Yes i would definitely include both sides of the argument

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Original post by Marshmallow21

Yes i would definitely include both sides of the argument

Okay - thank you once again :smile:

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кяя

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I'm only now starting revision for my Spanish writing lol.

I'd say I had a really good grasp on grammar about a month ago, but due to revision for other exams it's faded. I don't know many facts for the essays.

Any tips on how to bring everything back up again and get ready? Don't know where to start tbh...

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Megh01