This introduction covers La tarea de 90 palabras — The 90-word Task within 90-word writing task for GCSE Spanish. Revise 90-word writing task in Writing + Translation (EN→ES) for GCSE Spanish with 16 exam-style questions and 12 flashcards. Use this page as part of a wider topic revision path rather than treating it as an isolated fact. It is section 1 of 4 in this topic. Use this introduction to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
📝 La tarea de 90 palabras — The 90-word Task
AQA Paper 4 (Writing) requires a ~90-word response to a stimulus (email, blog, prompt). You must address ALL 4 bullet points and show range of vocabulary and time frames.
| 4 Requirements of the 90-word Task | Example |
|---|---|
| Address all 4 bullets | Each bullet needs at least 1–2 sentences |
| Include a past reference | "El año pasado fui a..." |
| Include a future reference | "En el futuro, me gustaría..." |
| Include an opinion | "Creo que... / Me parece..." |
Practice questions for 90-word writing task
Write about your school day in Spanish. You should include: - a time phrase - a subject you study - your opinion of school Write approximately 90 words.
Quick recall flashcards
Opinion phrase toolkit
Me gusta/encanta (I like/love), No me gusta (I don't like), Prefiero (I prefer), En mi opinión (In my opinion), Creo que (I think that), Me parece + adj (It seems to me...). Include ONE per bullet point for maximum marks.
The time-frame coverage trick
For any 90-word task bullet about "your life/studies/plans", write: 1 sentence present, 1 sentence past, 1 sentence future. This covers all three time references automatically and gives variety to the examiner.