CAPE Spanish Syllabus 2026
Every unit, module and topic in the CAPE Spanish syllabus, with what each objective expects you to know. Each topic links to a free study chapter, and you can practise with CAPE Spanish past papers and answer keys.
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Unit 1
Module 1: El Individuo, La Familia Y La Vida Diaria
Language Skills
- Authentic Spoken Language
Students will learn to understand and respond appropriately to various forms of authentic spoken Spanish in daily contexts.
- Written Text Analysis
Students will analyze the structure and content of diverse written Spanish texts, including articles, reports, and short stories.
- Expressing Ideas and Opinions
Students will develop skills to effectively express their ideas and opinions in both spoken and written Spanish on personal and daily life topics.
Literary Analysis and Synthesis
- Literary Elements and Significance
Students will learn to explain the significance of themes, structure, characters, style, and imagery within Spanish literary works.
- Literary Analysis Techniques
Students will analyze plot, setting, character development, and narrative and dramatic techniques employed in Spanish literary works.
- Information Synthesis from Diverse Sources
Students will synthesize information from various sources, including literary texts, to construct coherent responses on specific themes.
Module 2: La Sociedad Y Los Asuntos Sociales
Language Comprehension and Text Analysis
- Authentic Spoken Language
Students will learn to comprehend and respond to various forms of authentic spoken Spanish, such as interviews, news reports, and television programmes.
- Written Text Structure and Content
Students will examine the structure and content of diverse written Spanish texts, including magazine articles, newspaper reports, and literary excerpts.
Societal and Social Issues
- Expressing Ideas on Social Issues
Students will develop the ability to articulate ideas and opinions in Spanish, both orally and in writing, regarding various societal and social issues.
Literary Analysis and Synthesis
- Literary Techniques and Analysis
This subtopic focuses on analyzing plot, setting, character, and various narrative and dramatic techniques found in Spanish literary works.
- Information Synthesis from Literary Texts
Students will learn to synthesize information from diverse sources, including prescribed literary texts, to explore specific themes.
Module 3: El Medio Ambiente
Environmental Communication
- Authentic Spoken Language
Students will learn to comprehend and effectively respond to authentic spoken Spanish from various media sources.
- Spanish Written Texts
Students will develop skills to critically examine the structure and content of diverse written Spanish texts, including articles and reports.
- Expressing Environmental Ideas
Students will practice formulating and conveying ideas and opinions in Spanish about environmental issues, both orally and in writing.
Literary Analysis
- Literary Elements and Significance
Students will explain the importance of theme, structure, character, style, and imagery in Spanish literary works.
- Literary Techniques Analysis
Students will analyze plot, setting, character, narrative, and dramatic techniques employed in Spanish literary texts.
- Synthesising Literary Information
Students will learn to integrate information from various sources, including literary texts, on a specific theme.
Unit 2
Module 1: Las Actualidades
Language Comprehension
- Authentic Spoken Language
Students will learn to comprehend and react to authentic spoken Spanish from various media.
- Written Text Analysis
Students will develop skills to critically examine the structure and content of diverse written Spanish texts.
Current Affairs and Expression
- Expressing Ideas on Current Affairs
Express ideas and opinions in Spanish about current affairs, covering human rights, social unrest, and international relations.
Literary Analysis
- Literary Elements in Spanish Works
Students will explain the importance of theme, structure, character, style, and imagery in Spanish literary works.
- Literary Techniques and Analysis
Students will analyze specific literary techniques such as plot, setting, character, narrative, and dramatic elements in Spanish works.
- Synthesizing Literary Information