GCSE and A-Level activities to help students prepare for their final exams, featuring engaging Spanish learning activities for intermediate learners. Additionally, I teach various language fields, including EFL (English as a Foreign Language), ESL (English as a Second Language), ELD (English Language Development), and English Language Arts (ELA), as well as Spanish and Italian.
GCSE and A-Level activities to help students prepare for their final exams, featuring engaging Spanish learning activities for intermediate learners. Additionally, I teach various language fields, including EFL (English as a Foreign Language), ESL (English as a Second Language), ELD (English Language Development), and English Language Arts (ELA), as well as Spanish and Italian.
Visual Exploration - Free Worksheets
Explore a collection of free worksheets extracted from other Laberinto del Fauno Resources I created.
This free resource includes valuable worksheets from my other resources such as an essay outline, structure sheet, essay question focused on the fantasy vs. reality theme, 10 in-depth thematic prompts, and a comprehensive visual board encompassing all main themes and topics in the film.
This visual board encapsulates the rich thematic elements of the film, delving into its profound exploration of good and evil, the connections between nature and death, complex dynamics of power and justice, and haunting echoes of war.
You might also be interested in these resources:
Laberinto del Fauno - A-Level Spanish Comprehensive Writing Toolkit
El Laberinto del Fauno - 6 Visual Boards with Prompts & Essay Structure
El Laberinto del Fauno - Exploring Themes, Characters and more in ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ Activity Pack
Contraste de Fotografías
Photo card task for A-Level students or intermediate level learners of Spanish
Speaking Task - Conversation and Grammar activity combined together
Students can explore the wonders of winter with this engaging Winter Vocabulary Activity Pack.
Packed with 8 dynamic worksheets, students can delve into vocabulary building, writing some numbers in Spanish, coloring pages with interesting new vocab, and writing tasks to learn about Winter words and activities.
If currently you’re reinforcing winter words or guiding beginner writers, this activity pack is a valuable addition to your winter unit, ensuring an interactive and enjoyable learning journey for students.
Ideal for bilingual or dual language classrooms, as well as those learning Spanish.
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Boost your Spanish language proficiency with this comprehensive 15-page activity pack designed for intermediate learners and those preparing for Higher GCSE Spanish.
Tailored to Theme 1: Identity and Culture, refining General Conversation skills, specifically addressing Friends and Family dynamics, Spanish Culture, and Free-time Activities.
Key Features
45 thought-provoking General Conversation questions meticulously crafted to challenge and develop language skills within the specified themes.
Each question has space to write down responses.
Guiding hints provided for every question, assisting the student in constructing well-rounded and meaningful answers.
A dynamic learning experience that encourages independent thought and exploration of various cultural topics within the Spanish language.
Focused Themes
Friends and Family: Explore relationships, roles, and responsibilities within families, friends, and colleagues. Delve into the impact of technology and social media on personal connections.
Spanish Culture: Immerse yourself in the richness of Spanish traditions, celebrations, festivals, art, music, and the delectable world of Spanish food and drink.
Free-time Activities: Discover a spectrum of activities, from sports and hobbies to volunteering and charity work. Discuss entertainment and personal interests to broaden your conversational horizons.
Ideal for GCSE Spanish students aiming for excellence, providing ample practice for the General Conversation segment of the exam.
Students gain insights into the diverse facets of Spanish culture, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for the language.
A comprehensive 22-page activity designed to boost proficiency in AQA Spanish A Level Paper 2: Writing.
Key Components:
Paper 2 Overview: insights into the AQA Spanish A Level Specification and crucial information about essay questions in the exam.
AO3 and AO4 Assessment Criteria: the assessment criteria and descriptors for AO3 (Analysis and understanding) and AO4 (Knowledge of the film).
A+ Essay Checklist: tasked with creating a sample essay step by step, utilising tips and essential information to enhance writing skills.
Essay Review Checklist: assess essays with precision using checklists for AO3 Quality of Language and AO4 Knowledge of the Film.
Useful Vocab and Expressions: a range of vocabulary and expressions to efficiently organise information, give reasons, provide examples, clarify, and express opinions.
Exam-Style Essay Questions: practice using 5 exam-style essay questions. Each question covers main topics, themes, characters, and director’s techniques, providing ample space to craft detailed and insightful answers.
A journey to A+ proficiency with this meticulously crafted activity pack!
Please take a moment to rate and comment, your feedback is invaluable in helping me understand what works best for your classroom and inspires me to create more fantastic resources.
You might also be interested in these resources:
El Laberinto del Fauno - 6 Visual Boards with Prompts & Essay Structure
El Laberinto del Fauno - Exploring Themes, Characters and more in ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ Activity Pack
Time-saving resources, Stress-free teaching, One-click lessons for busy teachers
In Spanish, we use ‘ESTOY + ADJECTIVE’ to talk about how we feel (7 pages).
This resource is perfect for teaching about feelings and emotions in Spanish. It includes various hands-on and engaging activities that students will love…
The vocabulary included is: Hoy me siento… Yo estoy…
Emotions: confundida, cansado, divertido, aburrida, feliz, triste, asustado, enfadado.
This set includes:
Hoy me siento… x 2 pages with feelings writing practice activities and answer key images
Fun Drawing Activities x 2 pages to learn emotions in Spansih
Cómo me siento - let’s count feelings vocabulary activity
You might also be interested in these resources:
Discover Feelings and emotions in Spanish - ¿Cómo estás?
Mi ESCUELA, UNIFORME y HORARIO
PRETERITE - Exploring Past Actions in Spanish with Azúcar the Dog
GCSE Spanish Task - Comprehensive Guide with Tips and Questions
11-page task that delves into the core themes and sub-themes of the GCSE.
*Themes, Topics and Sub-Themes
*9 page exploration into three main GCSE themes, with sub-themes and associated topics.
*Useful Tips for Success
*Useful tips on crucial skills such as expressing opinions, giving advice, making suggestions, and justifying opinions to tackle questions effectively.
*Nine Questions for Each Theme
*9 carefully crafted questions for each of the three main themes (Identity and Culture, Local, National, International and Global Areas of Interest, Current and Future Study and Employment).
A useful guide, packed with important information, insights, tips, and targeted questions for success!
This resource [5 pages + anser key] is perfect for teaching about feelings and emotions in Spanish. It includes various hands-on and engaging activities that students will love… ☺
The vocabulary included is: Hoy me siento… Yo estoy…
Emotions: confundida, cansado, divertido, aburrida, feliz, triste, asustado, enfadado.
This set includes:
Hoy me siento… x 3 pages full of activities with vocabulary and grammar
Fun Drawing Activities to learn emotions in Spansih
A short story both in Spanish & English with activities to learn “estar + adjectives” plus other similar expressions to express emotions/feelings in Spanish
You might also be interested in these resources:
Mi ESCUELA, UNIFORME y HORARIO
PRETERITE - Exploring Past Actions in Spanish with Azúcar the Dog
¡Habla como un español! Masteriza las preguntas de conversación del GCSE.
Get ready to master Spanish conversations with this 3-page activity pack!
What’s included?
9 key questions about your home, city, neighborhood, and region, perfect for practicing advanced Spanish general conversation.
Relevant topics such as your home, favorite places, local traditions, environmental issues, and more.
Helpful guides for each question, giving you hints to help you write accurate, clear, and complete answers.
Improve your fluency and confidence when speaking about yourself and your surroundings.
Prepare for the GCSE Spanish exam with specific thematic conversation practice.
This pack is ideal for you if:
You are taking GCSE Spanish and want to improve your conversation skills.
You are looking for interesting and relevant topics to practice speaking questions.
You need help structuring your answers in a clear and concise way.
You want to gain confidence speaking Spanish about your daily life.
This task is suitable for both Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4) students, featuring two reading activities. Each activity presents a brief reading passage followed by a true or false task to assess comprehension. Additionally, students will answer five questions for a comprehensive understanding of the content.
Workbook for AS/A-Level Spanish on El Laberinto del Fauno, a film by Guillermo del Toro.
111 pages of valuable content offering a guided pathway to thorough analysis.
This is a comprehensive 4-Step Guided Journal/Workbook with over 100 Prompts to Master Essential Topics, Characters, Themes, Scenes, Techniques, and more. Packed with useful ideas and great tips, vocabulary and sentence starters, a 4 step essay essential component system, 20 prompts for each of the 4 steps plus many extra prompts and useful bilingual expressions.
Key Features:
a structured 4-step essay writing system to empower students in crafting high-quality responses.
80 Pages with Prompts and Writing Space: 20 Prompts for each of the 4 steps, offering a guided approach to in-depth analysis.
supplemented by additional pages for comprehensive exploration and bilingual expressions.
Busy teacher resources - Differentiated activities with minimal prep
Empower students to craft high-quality responses and navigate the film’s intricacies with this comprehensive study tool. Many of my own students have found this system invaluable, achieving great results in their exams. I encourage educators to try it, and I welcome feedback, ideas, or comments to improve this continuous work.
No-planning needed activities
You might also be interested in these resources:
Laberinto del Fauno - A-Level Spanish Comprehensive Writing Toolkit
El Laberinto del Fauno - 6 Visual Boards with Prompts & Essay Structure
El Laberinto del Fauno - ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ Activity Pack
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Holidays & Pet-Friendly Destinations reading comprehension pack.
This pack includes two concise reading passages, thought-provoking questions, and conversation engagement tasks, alongside descriptive photo tasks and general questions spanning two pages. Each page features three captivating images—beaches, holidays, and people capturing moments with their pets. Additionally, sample answers and reading comprehension responses are provided on two extra pages.
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16-page educational activity designed for kids aged 7-11
A vibrant world of learning as the child explores basic shapes, colors, and numbers up to 12, all while discovering the richness of the Spanish language. This carefully crafted activity book combines fun and education, featuring coloring pages, exciting matching activities, and Spanish vocabulary integrated seamlessly on each page.
Key Features:
Colorful Adventures: Spark creativity and enhance fine motor skills with captivating coloring pages that bring the world of shapes, colors, and numbers to life.
Matching Mastery: Foster cognitive development through entertaining matching activities, encouraging kids to connect shapes, colors, and numbers in an interactive way.
Spanish Vocabulary Boost: Immerse young learners in the beauty of the Spanish language. Each page is adorned with essential vocabulary, promoting language acquisition in a playful manner.
Holistic Learning: This activity book provides a well-rounded learning experience, addressing key developmental areas such as cognitive skills, creativity, and language proficiency.
Perfect for Ages 7-11: Designed for the developmental needs of children aged 7-11, making learning a delightful and age-appropriate experience.
An activity pack to learn the fundamentals of shapes, colors, and numbers in Spanish. Learning has never been this much fun!
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One-click lessons - Busy teacher resources
Do your students struggle with the Photo Card component of the Spanish GCSE exam?
Encourage precision in language use—guide students to choose vivid verbs that bring actions and activities in the photos to life. Foster variety in their vocabulary to craft engaging descriptions. Beyond individual efforts, promote collaborative learning with peer review. Students can exchange descriptions, providing constructive feedback that refines their observational and descriptive skills. The aim is not just to navigate the Spanish GCSE Photo Card but to master it, cultivating a deep understanding of language and imagery. Increase their Spanish language proficiency and empower them for success in the GCSE exam!
The package includes suggestions and tips for enhancing descriptive skills, promoting peer discussions, and fostering collaborative learning.
Ideal for GCSE preparation, each photo card provides an opportunity for students to refine their descriptive prowess. Transform the challenge of the Photo Card component into a rewarding language exploration with our engaging 5-page activity package. Improve your students’ language skills and set them on the path to success in the Spanish GCSE exam!
Comprehensive Interactive Study Guide - El Laberinto del Fauno for AS/A-Level Students. ZIP File
Interactive Google Slides activity designed for AS/A-Level Students preparing for the exam essay question on “El Laberinto del Fauno.”
This comprehensive resource includes:
A PDF guide with instructions and tips to effectively work with the activity.
A downloadable & Printable PDF file containing 6 pages of prompts, sentence starters and questions focusing on the main characters – Ofelia, El Fauno, El Capitan Vidal, and Mercedes – exploring their connections with key themes, ideas, and narrative elements in the film, as well as symbolism, social, and historical background.
Access to the activity as a Google Slides task, allowing students to complete it digitally. The task features “yellow text boxes” where students can input their answers directly.
Seamless integration with Google Classroom for easy submission and review by the teacher, or the option to share the completed document back to the teacher for assessment.
Additionally, the same task is also available as a PowerPoint presentation (PPT). This provides flexibility for teachers/students who prefer to work in PowerPoint, ensuring accessibility across different platforms and preferences.
Do you find it challenging to captivate your Spanish students during Valentine’s Day lessons?
This Valentine’s Day Activity is a vibrant collection designed to make learning fun and engaging.
What’s Included:
dedicated Valentine’s Day writing activities
vocabulary activities to learn Spanish words related to Valentine’s Day
multiple games and coloring pages
multiplication and counting activities with Spanish numbers
Make this Valentine’s Day an educational celebration!
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‘Short Readings for Past Tense Practice’ offers 8 pages featuring grammar review, essential vocabulary, and writing tasks, students can practice past tenses effectively. The short readings delve into people’s childhoods, written in accessible language, and include vocabulary supports for success. Each reading provides a basic summary of favorite childhood activities, past experiences, and emotions.
Spanish Description Activities Bundle: Photo Cards, Reading Comprehension, Character Creation for Grades 6-10.
Packed with three diverse activities, this bundle offers a comprehensive approach to honing language skills while fostering creativity (9 pages with multiple tasks).
Photo Cards: five pages of visuals, students will master the art of describing scenes, people and objects using phrases like “En la foto hay…” “La imagen muestra…” “En la fotografía se puede ver…”.
Reading Comprehension: “Mi casa loca” for students to learn essential vocabulary for house descriptions, rooms, and basic furniture. This activity enhances comprehension skills while building vocabulary in a fun and interactive way.
“Vamos a crear un personaje”: a journey of character creation, answering 12 questions to bring their unique character to life. From describing where they live to their favorite food and music preferences, students will delve deep into descriptive Spanish while flexing their creative muscles.
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GCSE bundle of Spanish learning resources tailored for students aiming for excellence in their exams and beyond:
Product 1: “Mi ESCUELA, mi UNIFORME y mi HORARIO”
6 engaging activities covering school life, subjects, uniform, timetable, extracurricular activities, and personal preferences.
Each activity includes a reading task with relevant bilingual vocabulary, a true or false task, and a writing task.
Designed to reinforce vocabulary on school topics and improve reading and writing skills.
Perfect for independent learning with provided answer keys.
Product 2: “Tailored to Theme 1: Identity and Culture”
45 thought-provoking General Conversation questions addressing Friends and Family dynamics, Spanish Culture, and Free-time Activities.
Guiding hints provided for constructing well-rounded answers.
Ideal for GCSE Spanish students aiming for excellence in the General Conversation segment of the exam.
Product 3: “GCSE Spanish Task - Comprehensive Guide with Tips and Questions”
11-page task exploring core themes and sub-themes of the GCSE.
Useful tips for expressing opinions, giving advice, making suggestions, and justifying opinions.
Nine carefully crafted questions for each of the three main themes.
Product 4: “Master Spanish Conversations Activity Pack”
9 key questions about home, city, neighborhood, and region.
Relevant topics for GCSE Spanish exam practice.
Helpful guides for structuring clear and concise answers.
Product 5: “Identity & Culture Worksheets Set”
4 dynamic activities covering Hobbies, Daily Routine, Family and Relationships, and Traditions and Celebrations.
Each worksheet includes reading tasks, true or false tasks, and writing tasks.
Ideal for independent learning with provided answer keys.
Product 6: “Digital Resources”
Daily warm-up activities suitable for any Spanish classroom.
Features colloquial expressions, Daily Spanish Quote, creative writing tasks, Grammar Challenges, Words of the Day, and Cultural Spotlights.
Available in PDF and Google Form formats with clear instructions for students and comprehensive teacher instructions.
Product 7: “Comparing El Día de los Muertos in Mexico and El Día de Todos los Santos in Spain”
Engaging 4-page activity exploring the unique customs and celebrations of both festivals.
Includes reading tasks, comprehension questions, and a dynamic 4-photocard exercise.
Product 8: Mastering the Spanish GCSE Photo Card: A 5-Page Immersive Descriptive Activity
Ideal for GCSE preparation, each photo card provides an opportunity for students to refine their descriptive prowess. The package includes suggestions and tips for enhancing descriptive skills, promoting peer discussions, and fostering collaborative learning.
Perfect for classroom use, homeschooling, or independent learning.
This comprehensive bundle provides a diverse range of resources to enhance Spanish language skills, cultural understanding, and exam preparation. Suitable for students of varying abilities and learning environments, it offers flexibility and enrichment for GCSE Spanish studies.
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Comparing El Día de los Muertos in Mexico and El Día de Todos los Santos in Spain
This engaging 4-page activity is designed for high school students in grades 9-10 or GCSE students, offering an insightful reading task that explores the unique customs and celebrations of these two vibrant festivals.
With 8 thought-provoking questions for reading comprehension, students will deepen their understanding of the cultural significance and practices associated with both festivals. Additionally, it includes a dynamic 4-photocard exercise with useful tips and vocabulary to effectively describe the images, enhancing students’ language skills and cultural awareness.
This resource offers flexibility and can serve as a valuable tool for educators looking to engage students in meaningful learning activities. It’s ideal for starting the day with bellringers or as early morning tasks to kickstart discussions and critical thinking. Additionally, it’s well-suited for homeschooling families seeking structured yet engaging materials to supplement their curriculum and deepen their understanding of cultural traditions. Whether used in the classroom or at home, this resource provides an enriching educational experience for students of varying backgrounds and learning environments.
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