Wordsearch on the weather to get students settled and introduced to some key vocabulary on the topic of the weather.
As an extension, students can have a go at translating the words into English.
A comprehensive list of some useful sentence structures and phrases with different ways of expressing the same thing and avoiding repetition. This resource will help students to develop their vocabulary and further enhance the quality and authenticity of their speaking and writing.
Attached are self-evaluation templates that I’ve created aimed to help students fully prepare for their listening, reading and writing mock exams in Modern Foreign Languages.
Scaffolded worksheet on the sports with a focus on the differences between faire and jouer and the prepositions.
jouer + au/à la/aux and faire + du/de la/de l’/des).
Scaffolded worksheet divided into three parts:
Part 1 – Common English Phrases and Sentence Patterns
Complete the following in order to make meaningful sentences/questions.
Part 2 – Vocabulary
(i) Match the idiomatic expressions with their definitions.
(ii) Decide whether the following have been used correctly (T) or not (F).
(iii) Correct the mistakes for the ones that are false (F).
Part 3 – Imperfect vs Simple Past
Explanations with examples for both the imperfect and simple past including the uses.
A (i) Decide whether the following are the Imperfect or the Simple-Past tense.
(ii) Underline the triggers/verbs of that tense in each of the sentences.
B) Create your own sentences using the simple past tense.
C) Create your own sentences using the imperfect tense.
D) Complete the following passage with the correct verb forms.
Level: B2/C1
A scaffolded worksheet divided into three parts:
Part 1 - Common English Phrases and Sentence Patterns
-Students are to make meaningful sentences using the sentence starters provided.
Part 2 - Vocabulary
-Match up the idioms with their definitions
Part 3 - Direct and Indirect Speech
-Explanations with examples of both direct and indirect speech
-Wide range of activities to practise and consolidate.
Scaffolded worksheet divided into four parts:
Part 1 – Common English Phrases and Sentence Patterns
(i) Complete the following in order to make meaningful sentences/questions.
Part 2 – Vocabulary (Listening) **Transcript included as a separate document
Below is a list of some idiomatic expressions. Listen and circle the correct answer to find its corresponding definition (1-5). Each will be read twice.
Part 3 – Grammar: Forms of have
Explanations and uses and a wide range of exercises to practise and consolidate knowledge.
Part 4 – Speaking
Scenarios
E.g. You are off to the UK for the first time studying at Oxford University. You ask your British friend for some advice before you depart.
Some speaking questions to get students to ask and answer questions using some of the key grammatical structures. E.g. 是。。。的。。。 A 还是 B
Questions increase in complexity.
Two-sided scaffolded worksheet on an introduction to finances. Students are given an insight into some of the different vocabulary realted to finances which they will come across and need to know for when they manage their own finances.
Exercise 1: Match-up the key words with their definitions.
Exercise 2: True or false? Challenge: Correct the false statements.
Exercise 3: Define the key words
Exercise 4: Read the passage and fill-in the gaps with the correct words.
Exercise 5: Using the passage in exercise 4 to help you, answer the following questions in full sentences.
Exercise 6: Design a short poster to encourage other people to save money. What can we do to help others to save money? You must use some of the key topic vocabulary from this lesson.
A scaffolded worksheet on the topic of likes and dislikes of different activities.
Key grammar: “gustar” + infinitive.
Includes:
Part 1: Vocabulary - matching up the Spanish with the English equivalent
Part 2: Grammar: (i) filling in the grid with the correct conjugation of the verb “gustar”.
(ii) Filling in the gaps with the correct infinitive.
Part 3: Translation: translate the sentences into English.
A scaffolded worksheet with students being introduced to the present perfect tense and being able to meet new language, manipulate it and make language their own through a wide range of activites.
Ejercicio 1: Empareja el español con el inglés.
Ejercicio 2: Traduce al inglés.
Ejercicio 3: Traduce al español.
Ejercicio 4: Haz cinco frases utilizando los verbos en el pretérito perfecto (Make five sentences using the verbs in the present perfect).
Scaffolded worksheet to build on student’s understanding of the Spanish present perfect tense through a wide range of activities.
Ejercicio 1: Llena la tabla (fill-in the table)
Tip: Check the infinitive ending to decide on the correct past participle.
Ejercicio 2: Elige la opción correcta con el verbo “haber” según el pronombre. (Choose the correct option with the verb “haber” according to the pronoun).
Ejercicio 3: Completa las frases utilizando la forma correcta del verbo auxiliar “haber” con el participio.
(complete the sentences using the correct form of the auxilary verb “haber” with the past participle) - (e.g. yo he terminado)
Ejercicio 4: Traduce las frases en ejercicio 3 al inglés (Translate the sentences in exercise 3 into English).
Worksheet designed for students to insert the correct definite article (el/la/los/las) with some nouns included in the list that are exceptions to the rule.
Extension: Translate the words into English using a dictionary (when necessary).
Answers are also included.
Attached is a PowerPoint to learn about Christmas in Spain and Latin America with a wide range of activities and exercises to build and consolidate knowledge on this important festival.
Scaffolded worksheets designed to aid students with learning and utilising the Spanish Present Perfect Tense.
A wide range of activities give ample opportunity the students to meet new language, manipulate the language and make language their own.
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to use the Present Perfect tense confidently.