Three activities adapted from online questionnaires / quizzes to discuss whether the students depend too much on their mobile phones, social media and the internet in general. Useful vocabulary for the new A Level topic of Cyberspace.

Two practice writing papers (one foundation, one higher) following the format of the new GCSE writing exam, and focusing on the topics covered in Theme 3 (Current and future study and employment). The foundation paper includes four questions (describe the photo, 40 words question, translation and 90 words question) and the higher paper includes three (90 words question, 150 words question and translation). I have also included two feedback sheets (one foundation, one higher) that include"check-lists" (based on the AQA mark scheme for writing) to provide quick, personalised feedback for each of the questions. The check lists provide the students with feedback on what went well (WWW) and what they need to do to improve further (TIF). Also available in Spanish

Two practice writing papers (one foundation, one higher) following the format of the new GCSE writing exam, and focusing on the topics covered in Theme 2. The foundation paper includes four questions (describe the photo, 40 words question, translation and 90 words question) and the higher paper includes three (90 words question, 150 words question and translation). I have also included two feedback sheets (one foundation, one higher) that include"check-lists" (based on the AQA mark scheme for writing) to provide quick, personalised feedback for each of the questions. The check lists provide the students with feedback on what went well (WWW) and what they need to do to improve further (TIF). Also available in Spanish: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-spanish-gcse-theme-2-writing-exam-and-feedback-sheets-11587008

Two practice writing papers (one foundation, one higher) following the format of the new GCSE writing exam, and focusing on the topics covered in Theme 3 (Current and future study and employment). The foundation paper includes four questions (describe the photo, 40 words question, translation and 90 words question) and the higher paper includes three (90 words question, 150 words question and translation). I have also included two feedback sheets (one foundation, one higher) that include"check-lists" (based on the AQA mark scheme for writing) to provide quick, personalised feedback for each of the questions. The check lists provide the students with feedback on what went well (WWW) and what they need to do to improve further (TIF). Also available in French: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-french-gcse-theme-3-current-and-future-study-and-employment-writing-exam-and-feedback-sheets-11750989

A set of two lessons to talk about current social issues. It includes key vocabulary, a sentence-builder / template to help the students talk and write about social issues, and role plays, photo cards and translations to revise the topic. Additionally, there is a brief explanation on how back-to-front verbs work, using "Me preocupa" as an example.

Four ice-breaking activities to get students talking to each other at the beginning of the year: find people in your class who... On four different levels: one basic worksheet, two intermediate (based on the topic of holidays and negative sentences) and advanced.

Spanish A Level Grammar Booklet. This booklet (120 pages) provides a very comprehensive study of the main grammar points needed at A level (sections of the booklet can also be used at GCSE level). Each section includes an explanation of a grammar point and a variety of activities to consolidate knowledge and understanding. The booklet is divided into the following sections: 1. Nouns 1a. gender 1b. number 2. Articles 3. Adjectives 4. Comparatives and superlatives 5. “Por” and “para” 6. Contractions 7. Negatives 8. Questions 9. Personal a 10. Relative pronouns 11. Possessive adjectives and pronouns 12. Demonstrative adjectives and pronouns 13. Direct object pronouns 14. Indirect object pronouns 15. Direct and indirect object pronouns used together 16. Apocopation 17. “Ser” and “estar” 18. Conjugating verbs 19. Present tense 19 a. regular verbs 19 b. irregular verbs 19 c. stem-changing (or radical-changing) verbs 19 d. reflexive verbs 19 e. “gustar” 19 f. back to front verbs 20. Preterite tense 21. Imperfect tense 22. Preterite vs imperfect 23. Present perfect 24. Past perfect (or “pluperfect”) 25. Future simple 26. Conditional 27. Commands (the imperative) 28. Present progressive (or “present continuous”) 29. Present subjunctive 30. Passive voice (and how to avoid it) 31. Conditional clauses Verb tables

A very comprehensive set of sentences (suitable for all abilities) and paragraphs (mainly higher) to translate from Spanish into English. The resource includes 120 sentences and 6 long paragraphs and they cover the following aspects of Theme 3 (Current and future stydy and employment), organised as follows: Part 1: My studies Part 2: School life Part 3: Education post-16 Part 4: Jobs, career choices and ambitions Finally, the six longer paragraphs include language related to all four categories. The sentences include references to a variety of tenses (present, preterite, imperfect, present perfect, conditional, future), as well as a wide range of complex structures (negatives, comparatives, conditional clauses…). UPDATE: I have added to the resource a translation into Spanish of the two translation activities (at foundation and higher tier) of the 2018 French GCSE AQA exam.

A very comprehensive set of resources to help students revise Theme 3 (Current and future study and employment) of the new Spanish GCSE and prepare for the speaking test. The pack includes: - Role plays booklet, with 25 role plays at both foundation and higher level. - Photo cards booklet, with 26 cards (each of which includes four foundation and four higher questions). - General conversation questions, with 40 questions altogether at both foundation and higher level. - Foundation and higher mark schemes / feedback sheets.

A very comprehensive set of resources to help students revise Theme 2 (local, national, global, international areas of interest) of the new Spanish GCSE and prepare for the speaking test. The pack includes: - Role plays booklet, with 20 role plays at both foundation and higher level. - Photo cards booklet, with 24 cards (each of which includes four foundation and four higher questions). - General conversation questions, with 49 questions altogether at both foundation and higher level. - Foundation and higher mark schemes / feedback sheets.

A very comprehensive set of resources to help students revise Theme 1 (Identity and culture) of the new Spanish GCSE and prepare for the speaking test. The pack i ncludes: - Role plays booklet, with 14 role plays at both foundation and higher level. - Photo cards booklet, with 40 cards (each of which includes four foundation and four higher questions). - General conversation questions, with 45 questions altogether at both foundation and higher level. - Foundation and higher mark schemes / feedback sheets.

A very comprehensive set of sentences (suitable for all abilities) and paragraphs (mainly higher) to translate from Spanish into English. The resource includes 91 sentences and six long paragraphs and they cover the following aspects of Theme 2 (Local, regional, international and global areas of interest), organised as follows: Part 1: Home, town, neighbourhood and region Part 2: Social issues (charity/voluntary work; healthy, unhealthy living) and Global issues (the environment; poverty/homelessness) Part 3: Travel and tourism Finally, the six longer paragraphs include language related to all three categories. The sentences include references to a variety of tenses (present, preterite, imperfect, present perfect, conditional, future), as well as a wide range of complex structures (negatives, comparatives, conditional clauses…)

A very comprehensive set of sentences (suitable for all abilities) and paragraphs (mainly higher) to translate from Spanish into English. The resource includes 95 sentences and six long paragraphs and they cover the following aspects of Theme 1 (Identity and Culture): 1.a. Me, my family and friends (35 sentences) 1.b. Technology in everyday life (20 sentences) 1.c. Free time activities (20 sentences) 1d. Customs and Festivals in Spain (10 sentences) Finally, the six longer paragraphs include language related to all four categories. The sentences include references to a variety of tenses (present, preterite, imperfect, present perfect, conditional, future), as well as a wide range of complex structures (negatives, comparatives, conditional clauses…).