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.
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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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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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.
7-page worksheet activity bundle designed for learners at various levels, this bundle provides a deep dive into the world of Direct Object Pronouns.
Key Features:
Grammar Explanations: Clear and concise explanations to demystify the usage of Direct Object Pronouns. Understand the rules and enhance grammatical knowledge.
Translations: try translating sentences from English to Spanish to learn how Direct Object Pronouns function in different contexts.
Quizzes: reinforce learning and track progress.
YouTube Link: YouTube link for an additional resource on learning Direct Object Pronouns.
Suitable for Various Levels: intermediate to advanced learner aiming for mastery, this bundle accommodates diverse learning needs.
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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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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!
"Todavía" and “Ya” Mastery worksheet, translation and fill in the gap tasks.
Instructions: In each sentence, choose the appropriate word, either “todavía” or “ya,” to accurately complete the statement. Consider the context and intended meaning to ensure precise usage.
Example:
No he decidido ______ qué proyecto empezar este año.
Options: a) ya, b) todavía
Correct Answer: b) todavía
Additional Notes:
“Todavía” implies an ongoing action or a situation that hasn’t concluded yet.
“Ya” signifies completion or a state that has already taken place.
Learning Objective: Enhance your students’ understanding of advanced Spanish expressions and confidently integrate “todavía” and “ya” into their language repertoire.
Happy Learning!
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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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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
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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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Reading Activity - a park adventure full of laughter, friendship, and language exploration with Sofía and Marco!
Join the best friends, Sofía and Marco, on their sunny escapade in the park after school. This engaging story is designed to captivate young readers, fostering comprehension skills while introducing them to a bilingual vocabulary.
What’s Inside:
Short Reading Activity: follow Sofía and Marco as they play in the park, make choices at the ice cream shop, and cherish their friendship under the sun.
Reading Comprehension Questions: five easy questions that encourage critical thinking and recall.
Bilingual Vocabulary: bilingual glossary, featuring key words from the story in both English and Spanish.
Key Answers: provided key answers for the comprehension questions.
All About Me Section: encouraging kids to share their favorite food, talk about their pets and other useful info.
Perfect for home or classroom use, this pack is crafted to spark curiosity and inspire a love for language in young minds.
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Valentine’s Day in Spanish 2nd Grade Printables & Activities for your classroom
PRETERITE - Exploring Past Actions in Spanish with Azúcar the Dog
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Activity 1: Cute Animals Multiplication designed for 2nd-grade students, young learners will explore the fun world of multiplication with Spanish numbers through adorable animals.
Activity 2: Read and Match adventure by cutting and pasting pictures to correspond with their respective Spanish words. This interactive exercise not only enhances vocabulary but also encourages fine motor skills as students engage in the creative process of matching words with images. A delightful way to combine language learning with hands-on fun!
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Feelings and emotions in Spanish - ¿Cómo estás?
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Valentine’s Day in Spanish 2nd Grade Printables & Activities for your classroom
PRETERITE - Exploring Past Actions in Spanish with Azúcar the Dog
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Teacher’s suggestions for Bulletin Activities - “Exploring Food and School Life”:
Special Menu in the Cafeteria:
Encourage students to actively participate in the Special Menu days’ activity (January 8, 18, 26) by prompting them to ask each other about the featured dishes. Encourage conversations among classmates, prompting questions about their favorite choices or the specials on any of those days.
Writing Assignment:
Facilitate a class discussion on diverse favorite foods, explaining the task while emphasizing the importance of self-expression in both English and Spanish. Remind students to incorporate vocabulary from the worksheet and to keep their answers simple.
Cultural Spotlight:
Instruct students to read the information about “tacos” and provide their opinion on whether they enjoy eating tacos or not. Additionally, encourage them to suggest three related questions in Spanish, fostering further discussion on the topic.
Daily Essentials:
Instruct students to label all those different items in Spanish (zapatillas de deporte, etc) and then explain the significance of bringing these items to school.
School Timetable:
Prompt students with four questions about their favorite subjects, their preferred days at school, and any subjects they may dislike.
¿Cuáles son tus asignaturas favoritas en la escuela? (What are your favorite subjects in school?)
¿En qué días te sientes más feliz en la escuela? (On which days do you feel most happy at school?)
¿Hay alguna asignatura que no te gusta tanto? ¿Por qué? (Is there any subject you don’t like much? Why?)
¿Tienes alguna asignatura que realmente disfrutas? ¿Por qué te gusta? (Do you have any subject that you really enjoy? Why do you like it?)
Suitable for 4th to 9th grade, or above.
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Reading Activities for KS3 & KS4 - 2 Actividades cortas de lectura
MI ESCUELA, UNIFORME Y HORARIO
Tired of textbooks and monotonous grammar drills? This dynamic digital activity is your answer to conquering the often-dreaded Spanish subjunctive mood!
What’s Inside:
PPTX file with 6 slides to revise and learn the uses if the Subjunctive.
2 Reading Activities with comprehension questions that challenge and ignite critical thinking.
Variety of Practice Tasks with true/false quizzes, sentence completion exercises, verb form selection, and more!
Google Form Quiz to put students’ learning to the test with a self-assessing Google Form quiz, perfect for independent practice or formative assessment.
Docx file with teacher’s instructions.
This activity is ideal for:
Intermediate-level Spanish learners seeking a refreshing and effective way to revise the subjunctive.
Teachers looking for engaging and interactive materials to supplement their curriculum.
Anyone who wants to boost their confidence and fluency in using the subjunctive in real-world situations.
This self-guided digital resource/worksheet is perfect for a quick and enriching morning activity, ideal for homeschooling routines or Grammar Warm-Up.
Format: PPTX + Google Form (use printable, digital, or hybrid!)
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**Reading Activity - Lorca Facts and article link included with this Reading Worksheet. **
This concise and engaging worksheet, designed for intermediate/A-level students and homeschoolers, it is perfect for a quick morning warm-up or a captivating bell-ringer activity, it is ideal for a quick lesson starter.
It includes a QR code link to a captivating article delving into the mysterious circumstances surrounding Lorca’s death:
¿Cómo murió Federico García Lorca? Así mataron al poeta por “socialista, masón y homosexual”
El poeta más universal de España fue fusilado por el franquismo en los primeros días de la Guerra Civil
How to use this worksheet with your class, ideas, suggestions and tips:
Include an evocative image of Lorca or his poetry to further entice learners on key facts about Lorca’s essence, such as his surrealist imagery or his poignant explorations of love, loss, and social injustice.
Ask the student(s) to do some research into Lorca’s world at their own pace, ideal for classrooms, self-study, or book clubs conversations.
Test your student’s knowledge of Lorca’s themes and literary techniques.
Engage your students in deeper reflection and discussion about Lorca’s enduring impact on Spanish literature and beyond.
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This worksheet is designed for intermediate-level Spanish learners who want to explore the history and culture of the Canary Islands. It features a reading text about the islands’ key historical and cultural events, along with five comprehension questions to help learners solidify their understanding.
Start your day with a splash of Spanish language practice and cultural discovery.
Benefits:
Students will gain knowledge about the fascinating history and vibrant culture of the Canary Islands.
The comprehension questions help students develop their reading and comprehension skills in Spanish.
The worksheet is self-guided, designed for independent learning, a quick and enriching morning activity, and it is ideal for homeschooling routines.
Additional Tips:
Consider adding a suggested time frame for completing the worksheet (e.g., 15-20 minutes) to provide structure for homeschooling schedules.
Spark curiosity and set the stage for further exploration and learning about the Canary Islands. Mention any additional resources (e.g., maps, images) that could enhance the learning experience.
Highlight the worksheet’s alignment with specific homeschooling curriculum goals or frameworks (if applicable).
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Digital Resources (Google Forms, Word Doc and PDF files)
This Spanish Newsletter serves as daily warm-up activities suitable for any Spanish classroom. They can be used consistently every day, providing important and interesting words, cultural insights, and flexibility for any lesson topic. The newsletters create a focused start to the class, allowing both students and teachers to prepare for the day. Unlike other warm-ups, these newsletters avoid being too quick or complex, promoting higher-level thinking as students learn and synthesize new information, build vocabulary, and engage in meaningful inquiry. The varied activities cater to different preferences, making them a valuable resource.
Included in this ZIP file are:
a 2-page newsletter featuring 6 distinct sections, comprising colloquial expressions and idioms, a Daily Spanish Quote, a creative writing task titled Storytelling Time, a Grammar Challenge for review, three Words of the Day to introduce new vocabulary, and Cultural Spotlight information,
a PDF and a Google Form (follow link on word document) for students designed with clear instructions for completing each section of the Spanish Newsletter, as well as a Google Form Answer Key,
and comprehensive teacher instructions in Word Doc format.
‘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.
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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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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