A translation worksheet on the topic of weather expressions and hobbies (with the connectives ‘si’ and ‘cuando’). Six different translation exercises which recycle the same key language and introduce new linguistic items in a scaffolded way. The exercises are ramped in terms of difficulty and final activity is a plenary translation task into Spanish. Answers included.

A worksheet with some of the key uses of the Internet and some adjectives for pupils to use to describe it. There are some justified opinions to translate which recycles the vocabulary from the handout. Suggested answers included.

Three speaking board games for preparing for GCSE/IGCSE speaking exams. One has 34 speaking questions and is of medium challenge, the second has 40 questions and has more challenging questions (targeting grades 7,8.9). The third has 60 + questions in range of tenses and are more challenging to push grade 8/9 pupils. Pupils roll a dice and move around the board answering as they land on the questions. If they can give two sentences in response to the question to their partner, they can stay on the square they have moved to.

A translation worksheet on the topic of TV and television programmes. Six different translation exercises which recycle the same key language and introduce new linguistic items in a scaffolded way. The exercises are ramped in terms of difficulty and final activity is a plenary translation task into Spanish. The activities will support pupils to talk about TV programmes with confidence. Answers included. Preview the quality of this resource with this free sample here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/spanish-gcse-mi-barrio-mi-ciudad-town-and-my-area-translation-worksheet-12398469 Consider purchasing a bundle of these resources for the reduced price of £3 here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/spanish-gcse-translation-worksheets-various-topics-12392700

Describe tu colegio. A standalone worksheet on the topic of ‘talking about my school’. The resource includes a longer reading comprehension, with answers in Spanish, and reformulation translation tasks based on the text. There are pre-reading tasks too: revision of interrogatives and translation in English. Answers included.

Consider purchasing the full A Level Translation Bundle here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-level-spanish-translation-practice-bundle-range-of-topics-into-english-and-spanish-12050364 This is an exam style text on ‘el tango’ in Latin American culture to translate into English followed by translation into Spanish, recycling the same vocabulary. Suggested answers are also included and the text provides key cultural references that can be used in the Speaking exam. There is a free example here on the topic of paternity leave, to preview the quality: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-level-permiso-de-paternidad-translations-on-el-mercado-laboral-and-paternity-leave-with-answers-12043678

A sentence builder/ knowledge organiser on the topic of food & drink in Spanish. It includes everything pupils need to talk about what they eat & why. It also included the immediate future and preterite tenses. There is an accompanying translation sheet with exercises which pupils can use to test their knowledge of the vocabulary for this topic. Answers included.

A standalone resource for pupils to practice this complex structure with a range of GCSE topic vocabulary and contexts. There is a speaking/writing mat and a worksheet with scaffolded practice. Answers included.

A writing mat to revise opinions, types of TV programme and films and some interesting adjectives to justify these opinions. Useful for teaching TV/ media/ free time or for revising these topics. The writing mat will help pupils scaffold their oral and written answers. There is also a slide of sentences to translate, using the writing mat to help.

An exam-style writing task on the topic of school with four bullet points to cover. There is a plan for pupils to help them scaffold their answer, with relevant complex language to include, and a model answer to reflect after completion too. There is a free example here on holidays: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/spanish-gcse-scaffolded-writing-task-on-holidays-ir-de-vacaciones-with-plan-and-model-answer-12004130

A translation worksheet on the topic of the environment (present tense). Six different translation exercises which recycle the same key language and introduce new linguistic items in a scaffolded way. The exercises are ramped in terms of difficulty and final activity is a plenary translation task into Spanish. Answers included.

Resources to help pupils to describe their school using a range of vocabulary, expressions and opinions. It includes reading tasks, vocabulary tasks, translation exercises and writing tasks. It also introduce opinion phrases including ‘lo que más me gusta / lo que menos me gusta’. There are two handouts and a PowerPoint. Answers included.

A translation worksheet on the topic of school subjects / my favourite subject. Six different translation exercises which recycle the same key language and introduce new linguistic items in a scaffolded way. The exercises are ramped in terms of difficulty and final activity is a plenary translation task into Spanish. Answers included. Preview the quality of this resource with this free sample here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/spanish-gcse-mi-barrio-mi-ciudad-town-and-my-area-translation-worksheet-12398469 Consider purchasing a bundle of these resources for £3 here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/spanish-gcse-translation-worksheets-various-topics-12392700

Consider purchasing the full A Level Translation Bundle here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-level-spanish-translation-practice-bundle-range-of-topics-into-english-and-spanish-12050364 An exam style text on ‘el teletrabajo’ in Spain to translate into English followed by translation into Spanish, recycling the same vocabulary. Suggested answers are also included and the text provides key cultural references that can be used in the Speaking exam. There is a free example here on the topic of paternity leave, to preview the quality: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-level-permiso-de-paternidad-translations-on-el-mercado-laboral-and-paternity-leave-with-answers-12043678

A worksheet to support pupils with expressing opinions on TV in Spanish accurately and with a range of higher structures. It includes a vocabulary match up, sorting adjectives into positive & negative, a sentence builder using ‘back to front’ gustar verbs, translation practice and some scaffolds/ suggested structures for questions on this topic. Pupils can use all the above tasks to scaffold an answer to the question: “¿Te gusta ver la tele” Answers included.

A standalone resource on the topic of environment and social issues in my area. This is aimed at advanced KS3 or GCSE and will introduce pupils to a range of thematic vocabulary and structures. The activities include vocabulary exercises, reading comprehensions and translations into English. Answers included.

Two stand alone whole lesson resources on Las reglas en mi colegio to help pupils to write, talk and read about school rules.It includes key vocabulary, expressions of obligation, translation, reading and opinions on rules. Answers included.

Two separate resources that will allow pupils to read, write and speak about their film tastes. Resource 1: Vocabulary/ Translation/ Future Tense Sentence Builder/ Reading/ Translation & Writing Resource 2: A GCSE style text with a pre-reading vocabulary task and two comprehension questions. Answers included.

Consider purchasing the full A Level Translation Bundle here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-level-spanish-translation-practice-bundle-range-of-topics-into-english-and-spanish-12050364 An exam style text on ‘el impacto de la tecnología en la familia tradicional’ in Spain to translate into English followed by translation into Spanish, recycling the same vocabulary. Suggested answers are also included and the text provides key cultural references that can be used in the Speaking exam. There is a free example here on the topic of paternity leave, to preview the quality: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-level-permiso-de-paternidad-translations-on-el-mercado-laboral-and-paternity-leave-with-answers-12043678

A standalone GCSE level reading, vocabulary and translation resource on the topic of technology and Internet. The resource begins with a pre-reading vocabulary match-up, a reading comprehension task, a vocabulary ‘hunt’ and a plenary reformulation translation task, based on the text. Answers included. Please leave a review if you find this useful for your pupils or if you have any feedback. You can also message me directly on Twitter @mfl_secondary