<p>On Sunday, May 19th, approximately 300 Mallorca residents occupied Es Caló des Moro beach to protest against the negative impacts of mass tourism. Once a hidden gem, the beach has become overcrowded due to the influence of social media and online influencers. This protest underscored the growing tension between the rights of local residents and the overwhelming influx of tourists.</p> <p>This worksheet addresses the issue of mass tourism in Mallorca. It begins with a class discussion to predict the content of the text, followed by a multiple-choice reading exercise, and concludes with a translation activity based on the text. The original source link is included, along with a marksheet and teacher’s notes for facilitating the class discussion.</p>

<p>This worksheet explores the beneficial contributions of Latin American immigrants to the Spanish economy, focusing on various aspects such as economic growth, workforce diversity, and cultural integration.<br /> Activities include:</p> <ul> <li>A range of exam-style questions to test reading comprehension.</li> <li>A critical thinking question encouraging analysis and reflection on the topic.</li> <li>A translation exercise from Spanish to English, related to the subject matter.</li> </ul> <p>The worksheet is accompanied by a detailed mark scheme for assessment purposes.</p>

<p>Translation Worksheet: Spanish to English and English to Spanish in the Preterite Tense: Context: “Lo que hice el fin de semana pasado”</p> <p>This worksheet focuses on translation exercises that emphasize the use of the preterite tense. The tasks revolve around the context of discussing “What I did last weekend,” helping students practice both Spanish to English and English to Spanish translation.</p> <p>Activities include:</p> <ul> <li>Translation of sentences from Spanish to English, featuring time expressions and actions in the preterite tense.</li> <li>Translation of English sentences into Spanish, using the preterite tense and appropriate vocabulary for describing past weekend activities.</li> </ul> <p>A detailed mark scheme is provided to facilitate consistent and accurate assessment.</p>

<p>Translation Worksheet: English to Spanish<br /> Topic: “What I Did Last Weekend”</p> <p>This worksheet is designed for students to practice translating sentences from English to Spanish, focusing on the use of the preterite tense to describe past actions.</p> <p>Task:</p> <ul> <li>Students will translate 12 sentences from English to Spanish, each related to activities and events that took place last weekend.</li> <li>The sentences will incorporate time expressions and key verbs in the preterite tense, allowing students to demonstrate their ability to use this tense accurately.</li> </ul> <p>The worksheet is accompanied by a mark scheme for effective assessment and feedback.</p>

<p>This fact sheet highlights how Spain fails to fully utilize foreign talent: fifty percent of immigrants are employed in positions below their qualifications. These facts are taken from El Pais from this year.<br /> Facts taken from the article below:</p> <p><a href="https://elpais.com/economia/2024-04-18/espana-desperdicia-el-talento-extranjero-uno-de-cada-dos-inmigrantes-trabaja-por-debajo-de-su-cualificacion.html#?rel=mas" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://elpais.com/economia/2024-04-18/espana-desperdicia-el-talento-extranjero-uno-de-cada-dos-inmigrantes-trabaja-por-debajo-de-su-cualificacion.html#?rel=mas</a></p>

<p>A worksheet where students complete the exercises using the imperfect subjunctive with irregular verbs and negative structures. The exercises are designed within the context of the Spanish Civil War. This worksheet comes with a marksheet</p>

<p>A worksheet to revise the preterite and imperfect tense in the context of the civil war in Spain. This worksheet comes with a marksheet. The two tenses are separated into two sections and both include irregular verbs.</p>

<p>This worksheet explores the story of “Las Trece Rosas,” 13 young women executed during Franco’s regime for their involvement with the Juventudes Socialistas Unificadas (JSU). Accused of rebellion, they were sentenced to death in a swift trial without guarantees. Their execution became a symbol of the repression faced by women who defied traditional roles. The worksheet includes a vocabulary definition activity, varied exam-style questions, and four critical thinking prompts for individual or group discussion. It comes with a detailed mark scheme for evaluation.</p>

<p>This worksheet provides an overview of the events leading up to the Spanish Civil War, beginning with the February 1936 elections, which granted the Frente Popular a leftist coalition culminating in the military uprising of July 18, 1936, which triggered the war. The worksheet includes a vocabulary matching activity, exam-style questions, and critical thinking prompts to explore the political climate and the causes of the conflict. It comes with an original link and a marksheet.</p>

<p>This worksheet addresses the repression of women under Franco during and after the Spanish Civil War. It begins with a vocabulary exercise related to the accompanying text, followed by a variety of exam-style questions based on the article. The worksheet concludes with three questions designed to encourage students to engage in critical thinking on the theme of women’s repression during the Francoist era.This worksheet also comes with a marksheet and the link from where the article was adapted.</p>

<p>This article explores the key challenges confronting Barcelona, including the increase in living costs, rising rents, the strain on public services, and the erosion of local identity as a result of excessive tourism. The accompanying worksheet begins with a synonym vocabulary exercise, followed by a reading section comprising various exam-style questions. The final task involves a translation exercise derived from the article. A detailed mark scheme is also provided.</p>

<p>This worksheet introduces key vocabulary and includes a definition exercise, followed by a variety of exam-style questions based on the reading. The final section features a fact file check sheet for students to complete using information from the article. The article itself summarizes the Spanish Civil War, which began on July 17, 1936, following a failed military coup against the Second Spanish Republic and lasted until 1939.</p>

<p>This worksheet on the Francoist repression in Spain begins with a synonym activity to help students engage with key vocabulary from the text. It is followed by a variety of exam-style questions, including multiple choice, true or false, short answers, and analysis questions, designed to assess comprehension and critical thinking. The resource also includes a detailed mark scheme for easy grading and feedback.</p>

<p>This worksheet is designed within the context of music and singers from Spain and South America. It begins with a gap-fill exercise, followed by translation tasks from Spanish to English and then from English to Spanish. Additionally, a mark scheme is provided for assessment purposes.</p>

<p>This worksheet is centered on the theme “Vivir juntos o casarnos,” focusing on reflexive verbs in the present and preterite tenses. It contains 12 gap-fill sentences in the present tense and an additional 12 in the preterite tense, all using reflexive verbs. A marksheet is included to facilitate evaluation.</p>

<p>This worksheet focuses on the theme “Los cambios en la estructura familiar.” It includes 12 sentences in Spanish using radical-changing verbs (also known as stem-changing verbs) in the present tense, and an additional 12 sentences in the preterite tense, all related to the specified theme. A marksheet is provided to facilitate assessment.</p>

<p>This worksheet consists of 12 gap-filling sentences focused on the immediate future tense, centered around the theme of the role of singers and musicians. The second activity involves translating a paragraph from English to Spanish, also using the immediate future tense, and related to the theme of music, singers, and musicians. The worksheet includes a corresponding marksheet for reference.</p>

<p>The lesson plan starts with a synonym matching activity, followed by a reading exercise where students answer questions in full sentences in Spanish. Afterward, they summarise the article in 90 words. This worksheet comes with a mark sheet with points to include in the summary for students. A summary has been given as guidancec only on the teacher mark scheme. The article details a protest in Palma, Mallorca, where over 10,000 people marched to oppose unaffordable housing and mass tourism in the Balearic Islands. Housing prices have risen by 158% in the last decade, causing residents to leave and leading to shortages in vital sectors like healthcare. The protest demands urgent action, including a housing emergency declaration and stricter housing regulations.</p>

<p>This worksheet is intended to consolidate the use of regular and irregular verbs in the present tense, within the context of “Los cambios en la estructura familiar.” It comprises of two sections: the first dedicated to regular verbs and the second to irregular verbs. A marksheet is provided at the end to facilitate accurate assessment.</p>

<p>The worksheet begins with a vocabulary matching activity, followed by a reading section with varied exam-style questions, and concludes with a translation exercise from the text. It also includes a YouTube video discussing immigrants working in Spain, along with a mark scheme for grading. The article, published in August 2024, highlights the crucial role of foreign workers in Spain’s 21.4 million workforce, with 13% being foreign, though they are often concentrated in lower-paying sectors like agriculture, construction, and hospitality, facing challenges in accessing better opportunities.</p>

<p>This worksheet focuses on the challenges facing tourism in Barcelona due to the prolonged drought impacting the city. The drought has exposed Barcelona’s vulnerability to water scarcity, raising significant concerns about the sustainability of its tourism industry. In 2023, despite welcoming 12 million tourists and generating €9.6 billion in revenue, the pressure on water resources remains critical. Future strategies will require improvements in water management and the adoption of sustainable tourism practices.</p> <p>The worksheet includes an initial vocabulary exercise, a gap-fill activity, and a multi-part exam-style question, followed by translation exercises from Spanish to English and vice versa. Additionally, a marksheet is provided, along with a link to the original article from which the content was adapted.</p>