Full lesson to go over reading skills. Synonyms/Antonyms exercises, exam-style questions… Answers & student sheet provided.

Two sample bullet points (not full tasks) for each GCSE theme and sample answers to analyse all the good vocabulary and structures to include. I’ve created a worksheet for students and a ppt (with answers) to deliver the lesson in class.

This is an A Level vocabulary list based on the first topic in theme 2 (Edexcel specification). It is not a long one, just a few words divided in three categories: adjectives, nouns and verbs. There are also some translations into English and into Spanish so that students can put those words into practice. In the translations, students will also revise the topic as there are a lot of cultural references. It can be used as homework or as support for less able or disorganised students. It includes answers to translations.

Short extract of the beginning of Fortunata y Jacinta, by Benito Pérez Galdós, GCSE exam-style reading comprehension followed by an exercise focused on vocabulary and gap-fill activity about Manila shawls. All answers provided on the last page.

First page of the Spanish version of Harry Potter and the philosopher’s stone is used in this resource to get students to practise different reading strategies: prediction, anticipation, skimming, scanning and decoding.

This is an A Level vocabulary list based on the first topic in theme 1 (Edexcel specification). It is not a long one, just a few words divided in three categories: adjectives, nouns and verbs. Words are to do with la familia, las relaciones and el matrimonio. There are also some translations into English and into Spanish so that students can put those words into practice. It can be used as homework or as support for less able or disorganised students. *It now includes answers to translations.

A lesson after which students will be able to describe what an ideal friend is. All exercises are explained in each slide with great detail. Writing is the main skill practised.

This worksheet was created for my Year 10 and Year 11 students to practise further their vocabulary on the topic of family, friends and relationships. It includes a list of useful vocabulary (adjectives and verbs) which they can get to use in translation exercises. It can give students some ideas of what to write on this particular topic, as well as providing them with a bit more confidence in their writing skills. Answers to both translation exercises are included.

Text about new technologies with a focus on social networks (Instagram in particular). Three new GCSE (Edexcel) exam style of questions (gap fill) - two in English and one in Spanish. Two exercises focused on vocabulary and expressions. One true/false/not mentioned activity. One writing exercise.

Some reading and translation exercises for KS5 students to explore what happened with Franco after he died.

Model essay focused on the theme of comedy through Sole. It comes with annotations in English, as well as with key vocabulary to allow students to better understand the structure and language used. Three pages. Answers provided. You may like to see other topics too: Director’s technique : https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12946490 Superstition: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13133138

Model essay focused on the theme of superstition. It comes with annotations in English, as well as with key vocabulary to allow students to better understand the structure and language used. Three pages. Answers provided. You may like to see other topics too: Director’s technique: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12946490 Sole (theme of comedy): https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13133621

Los retos actuales del turismo en España 3 pages: vocab match up, reading comprehension, speaking and writing practice. Answers provided on two separate pages.

El poder de internet y las redes sociales 3 pages: vocab match up, reading comprehension, speaking and writing practice. Answers provided on a separate page.

ANSWERS are provided** This resource explores the strong sense of manliness in reggaeton lyrics. It analyses both negatives and positives and it’s very current. Skills practised: reading, writing and translation. If done in class, speaking will definitely be practised with some open questions at the end.

The first two pages of this resource can be downloaded for FREE here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/spanish-song-resistir-2020-version-12288602 The song Resistiré has turned into an anthem in Spain. I created this resource for students to start by listening to the song and then some basics about the subjunctive mood. There are 7 questions in total and all answers are included.

This worksheet includes: 10 short paragraphs about why learning another language is important 5 follow-up exercises with instructions in Spanish to test students’ reading skills and one exercise to allow students to write their own opinion about why learning a language is important, using the vocabulary seen.

A level lesson on gender inequality in the workplace. Authentic resources used for listening and reading.

This resource explores the reasons behind Spain’s Civil War. There’s information on the Second Republic (reforms), violence after the elections in 1936 and Mola’s Golpe de Estado. Listening, reading and translation skills and some questions for students to reflect on and give their opinion in speaking. Civil War fact sheet here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12745894 La Guerra Civil - el contexto: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-level-spanish-la-guerra-civil-contexto-12291468 La Guerra Civil - el golpe de Estado: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12945919

This resource explores what happened in Spain before the Civil War (1923-1936), as it is important for students to understand the historical context. Listening, reading and translation skills. This is an overview of the context (FREE): https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12750048 - Could be given to student as a follow-up. Resource on Spain’s Civil War (reasons): https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-level-spanish-la-guerra-civil-razones-12439531