Overview of the AQA GCSE Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) exam structure and topics, designed to fit on an A4 page for easy reference. I print this for my students to stick to the front of their folder/books.
Can be adapted to other languages.
Two resources on the topic of “Festivales y Costumbres”.
Tangled translation activity on the topic of Festivals. Answers included.
Writing Strip on “Festivals and Customs”. It addresses the following bullet points/questions:
Describe una fiesta típica que se celebre en tu país.
¿Conoces alguna fiesta o celebracion española?
¿Has asistido a una celebracion española?
¿Conoces algun plato típico de España o Latinoamérica?
¿Qué opinas de la costumbre de la siesta?
¿Qué vas a hacer para celebrar tu próximo cumpleaños?
Basic grammar mat with key, high frequency vocabulary to support students with writing and translation. Perfect for KS3.
I created this resource after a request from one of my students and they have all found it very useful. I usually print it in A5 coloured paper and they stick it at the front of their books.
A5 and A4 versions available, fully editable. Perfect for KS3.
Two lessons on school facilities and rules.
Powerpoint and worksheet based on the vocabulary from Unit 6 in Claro 1 Texbook. It includes two sentence builders, starters and various activities (bad translation, delayed copying, trapdoor, …).
Two lessons on classroom items/school bag. Based on section 1.6 “Todos a clase” of Claro 1. PowerPoint and worksheet are fully editable and include a Sentence Builder and CONTI Style activities:
1 - Sentence Builder
2 - Sentence puzzle
3 - Spot and correct the mistakes
4 - Code breaker
5 - Tangled translation
6 - Running translation
7 - Oral ping pong
8 - Grammar focus - Plural nouns & Adjective agreement (worksheet included)
Revision of the comparative based on Technology. PowerPoint with answers and printable worksheet. Fully editable.
Activities:
1 - Complete (adjetivos - recap of adjective agreement)
2 - Complete (comparative)
3 - Sentence Puzzle
4 - Translation into Spanish
This resource includes a series of activities in line with Claro 1 Textbook’s Unit 4 (My house). They can be used as En of Unit Revision or during the unit. Editable.
Activities:
Listening:
Bad translation - House Description
Slalom Listening - Ideal House
Grammar:
Vocabulary - key verbs
Using ser/estar
Reading:
Spot the differences - Room description
Translation:
First Letter Translation - End of Unit Revision
Lesson to practise the question "Donde vives? Where do you live?
One or two lessons (depending on ability) aligned with Claro 1 Textbook´s Unit 4. It includes:
Do Now
Exit Tickets
Sentence Builder
Grammar revision (present tense)
Activities (mind reader, translation, mosaic traslation, roll the dice)
Fully editable.
Introduction to some Spanish Regional Festivals. Two worksheets and a PowerPoint based on the video “Las fiestas más populares de España, cultura española” available on YouTube.
Resources included:
1 - Worksheet 1: students fill in the table with information from the video. Possible differentiation: most students can fill the date and location, while more able students can also fill in the description. Alternative: students can do independent research to complete the table.
2 - Powerpoint with answers and key vocabulary
3 - Comprehension / plenary worksheet
Perfect to use at the start of Topic 4 - Customs and Festivals (GCSE AQA Spanish).
Worksheet and Powerpoint on healhty lifestyle. The Powerpoint includes:
Do Now / Starter - Crossword on sports
Photocard
Vocabulary activities (worksheet answers included)
Slalom listening + translation activity
The Unfair Game
Lessons on “Mi instituto/Mis estudios”. It covers:
Subjects (¿Qué estudias? / What do you study?)
Opinions on subjects (¿Cuál es tu asignatura favorita?)
Opinions on teachers
Grammar - Revision of Present Tense and Me gusta/Me gustan
Four/five engaging lessons aligned with Claro 1 Textbook´s Unit 6. It includes two sentence builders, starters, exit tickets and a a range of Conti style activities:
Mind reader
Listening - Faulty translation
Slalom listening
Sentence puzzle
Walking dictation
Tangled translation
Narrow reading
Quiz quiz trade
Cheater
Line bingo
Fully editable.
Introductory lessons on “Mi Casa/My house”. It covers the question "Donde vives? Where do you live?
Two engaging lessons aligned with Claro 1 Textbook´s Unit 4. It includes starters and exit tickets and a range of Conti style activities: faulty echo, rock climbing translation, narrow reading, True or False reading and Faulty translation.
Fully editable.
This worksheet includes 24 “challenges” where students get to conjugate verbs in different tenses. I use it as a starter (usually 1 challenge per lesson) in combination with a Regular Verbs Table (most advanced students can do it without it). The idea is that they get used to using the Verbs Table and the different endings.
There is space for answers and corrections. It can be self, peer or teacher assessed.
It also includes an introductory PowerPoint.
Three lessons to introduce the near future tense (going to) in Spanish. Can be used as an extension to Claro 1 - Unit 3 (Free-time activities). PowerPoint and worksheet with Conti style activities. Fully editable. Includes:
Sentence builders
Starter/Do-Now activities
Vocabulary building
Listening activities: slalom listening, faulty listening, fill in the gaps
Speaking activities: fireball, sentence stealers
Grammar/writing: spot and correct the mistakes, bad translation, jigsaw translation, sentence puzzle, roll the dice
Reading: tick or cross
Bundle of lessons on “Mi Casa/My house”. It covers the question “Donde vives?”
Lessons aligned with Claro 1 Textbook´s Unit 4. It includes sentence builders and a range of Conti style activities.