This introduction covers La tarea de dictado — The Dictation Task within Dictation Foundation sets A for GCSE Spanish. Revise Dictation Foundation sets A in Dictation for GCSE Spanish with 13 exam-style questions and 10 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 dictado — The Dictation Task
| Playback | Your strategy | What to focus on |
|---|---|---|
| First playback | Listen for meaning — do NOT write yet | Understand the topic, tense, key nouns |
| Second playback | Write as much as you can | Spell carefully; catch accents and special characters |
| Third playback | Check and complete gaps | Verify word endings, accents, h-, ñ, b/v choices |
⭐ The golden rule
Never leave a word blank. A word that is half-right (correct root, wrong accent) loses fewer marks than a blank. If you are unsure, write your best attempt — you may still score.
Foundation dictation: 35 words — each incorrect word = −1 mark, minimum score = 0.
Practice questions for Dictation Foundation sets A
Listen to the sentence three times, then write exactly what you hear in Spanish.