My own version of an idea I saw on Twitter: a ladder reflecting elements needed for grades. It starts with an easy present tense sentence and finishes with a sentence which includes an indirect object pronoun. This resource can be used at the start of a lesson, to test how much students know on a particular subject or can be given as homework for students to work independently. More worksheets on Theme 2 can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-vocabulary-and-grammar-training-holidays-12099596 Full booklet on Theme 1 can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-vocabulary-and-grammar-training-identity-and-culture-12066070

We may have to spend a lot of time at home, so I came up with a few activities that can be done without leaving the house, inspired by the hashtag #quédateencasa, which is currently being used in Spain. Reading comprehension, vocabulary and a writing at the end to say what your plans are for the next few weeks using different expressions.

To raise awareness, some reading activities on Puerto Rico and how influenced it has been by Black people.

Link to full booklet: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-spanish-speaking-booster-booklet-12330437 I created this booklet to allow students to practise their speaking skills, in particular the picture-based task, with a cultural focus. The pictures used are all famous paintings found in the Museo del Prado in Spain. This page from the booklet uses Las Meninas by Velázquez.

Valentine’s Day ideas to practise self-love. It has four different activities (two are reading based, one is speaking and the last one is a writing) and it includes answers.

To inspire students to say something else rather than “es divertido” and “es aburrido”. More resoures on opinions here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12904841

You may be interested in a GCSE Writing structure strip on this topic (FREE download). Find it here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-writing-structure-strip-internet-12443692 This document was created for my Year 10 and Year 11 students to practise further their vocabulary on the topic of new technologies (the internet, social networks, etc.). It gave them more confidence in their writing skills. It can be followed up with some English to Spanish translations and a free writing activity in class. 2024 UPDATED version of this resource here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12967970

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

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

Focused on the song: scenes explained, listening exercise (song lyrics), followed by vocabulary activity. Answers provided.

Scenes anylised and questions answered to understand the theme of solidarity in the film. All answers provided.

Scenes anylised and questions answered to understand the theme of the village in Volver and its representation of traditional Spanish society. All answers provided.

Mini study guide on simbología. All answers provided.