Topic 1: Me, my family and friends

Topic 1: Me, my family and friends is a foundational unit in AQA GCSE Spanish. It covers vocabulary and structures for describing yourself, your family, your friends, and your relationships. You'll learn to talk about physical appearance, personality traits, family members, and social interactions, using present tense verbs and key adjectives. This topic is essential because it appears in both the speaking and writing exams, often as the basis for personal questions or a short essay.

Mastering this topic builds confidence for more complex themes like free time and customs. It introduces high-frequency verbs such as 'ser' (to be), 'tener' (to have), and 'llamarse' (to be called), which you'll reuse throughout the course. You'll also practise agreement of adjectives (e.g., 'alto' vs 'alta') and possessive adjectives (mi, tu, su). Understanding these basics is crucial for achieving a Grade 4 or above.

In the exam, you might be asked to describe a family member or a friend, or to compare yourself with someone else. The vocabulary here is also transferable to the translation tasks. By the end of this topic, you should be able to write and speak confidently about your immediate circle, using a range of adjectives and connectives to extend your answers.