Satire in Spanish about the Christmas celebrations in the year 2024 and a humorous reflection of the main events happening in the year that finishes .It contains vocabulary match up exercise, the 3 pages long pantomime with comprehension questions. Reading and writing exercises with exercises. Feliz Navidad Sátira sobre la celebración moderna de las navidades en el año 2024 y una reflexión de los eventos acontecidos en el Reino Unido durante el año que termina en clave de humor. Feliz Navidad

Bienvenidos a este podcast sobre la guerra civil española , que es una parte del podcast sobre el contexto socio histórico de España para A level Spanish. Me llamo José, soy profesor de español, traductor y escritor de libros de texto y hoy os presento este nuevo podcast para estudiantes avanzados de español (nivel B2/C1). El podcast trata sobre la historia social de España desde principios del siglo XX hasta nuestros días, con especial énfasis en la guerra civil y en la dictadura de Franco. El podcast empieza en el episodio 5 con el final de la Segunda Republica y despues se aborda el principio de la guerra civil con un analisis de los dos bandos y del apoyo internacional que recibieron. Despues se analiza el desarrollo de la guerra y se usan algunas obras literarias para ilustrar como viviria la gente ordinaria aquella guerra tan terrible, con mencion especial al Guernica. El podcast completo se puede encontrar desde este enlace https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13113567 Welcome to this podcast about the Spanish Civil War, which is part of the podcast about the socio-historical context of Spain for A level Spanish. My name is José, I am a Spanish teacher, translator and textbook writer and today I am introducing you to this new podcast for advanced learners of Spanish (B2/C1 level). The podcast is about the social history of Spain from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day, with special emphasis on the civil war and Franco’s dictatorship. The podcast starts in episode 5 with the end of the Second Republic and then addresses the beginning of the civil war with an analysis of the two sides and the international support they received. Then the development of the war is analysed and some literary works are used to illustrate how ordinary people would have experienced that terrible war, with special mention of Guernica. The full podcast can be found from this link https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13113567

Bienvenidos a este podcast sobre la monarquia en Espana y sobre su papel, que es una parte del podcast sobre el contexto socio histórico de España para A level Spanish. Me llamo José, soy profesor de español, traductor y escritor de libros de texto y hoy os presento este nuevo podcast para estudiantes avanzados de español (nivel B2/C1). El podcast trata sobre la historia social de España desde principios del siglo XX hasta nuestros días, con especial énfasis en la transicion democratica y la monarquia. El podcast empieza en el episodio 16 hablando sobre el papel del rey don Juan Carlos I en la transicion espanola y despues se habla de su papel en el golpe de estado de Tejero. Mas adelante se habla de su abdicacion y del nuevo rey Felipe VI y de sus desafios para restaurar la imagen de la monarquia. El podcast completo se puede encontrar desde este enlace https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13113567 Welcome to this podcast about the monarchy in Spain and its role, which is part of the podcast about the socio-historical context of Spain for A level Spanish. My name is José, I am a Spanish teacher, translator and textbook writer and today I am presenting this new podcast for advanced learners of Spanish (B2/C1 level). The podcast is about the social history of Spain from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day, with special emphasis on the democratic transition and the monarchy. The podcast starts in episode 16 talking about the role of King Juan Carlos I in the Spanish transition and then it talks about his role in Tejero’s coup d’état. Later on it talks about his abdication and the new King Felipe VI and their challenges to restore the image of the monarchy. The full podcast can be found from this link https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13113567

Bienvenidos a este podcast sobre la pelicula de “Ocho Apellidos Vascos”, que es una parte del podcast sobre el contexto socio histórico de España para A level Spanish. Me llamo José, soy profesor de español, traductor y escritor de libros de texto y hoy os presento este nuevo podcast para estudiantes avanzados de español (nivel B2/C1). El podcast trata sobre la historia social de España desde principios del siglo XX hasta nuestros días, con especial énfasis en la transicion democratica y el terrorismo de ETA. El podcast empieza en el episodio 18 sobre la pelicula “Ocho Apellidos Vascos”, con un analisis del contexto social e historico, con el terrorismo de ETA y con los estereotipos regionales usados en el film. El podcast completo se puede encontrar desde este enlace https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13113567 Welcome to this podcast about the film “Ocho Apellidos Vascos” (Eight Basque Surnames), which is part of the podcast about the socio-historical context of Spain for A level Spanish. My name is José, I am a Spanish teacher, translator and textbook writer and today I am presenting this new podcast for advanced learners of Spanish (B2/C1 level). The podcast is about the social history of Spain from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day, with special emphasis on the democratic transition and ETA terrorism. The podcast starts with episode 18 about the film “Ocho Apellidos Vascos” (Eight Basque Surnames), with an analysis of the social and historical context, ETA terrorism and the regional stereotypes used in the film. The full podcast can be found from this link https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13113567

Bienvenidos a este podcast sobre la fantastica pelicula de “El Laberinto del Fauno”, que es una parte del podcast sobre el contexto socio histórico de España para A level Spanish. Me llamo José, soy profesor de español, traductor y escritor de libros de texto y hoy os presento este nuevo podcast para estudiantes avanzados de español (nivel B2/C1). El podcast trata sobre la historia social de España desde principios del siglo XX hasta nuestros días, con especial énfasis en la dictadura franquista. El podcast empieza en el episodio 16 sobre la pelicula “El laberinto del fauno”, con un analisis del contexto social e historico y tambien con algunas tecnicas de cine usadas por Guillermo del Toro para resaltar algunos aspectos. El podcast completo se puede encontrar desde este enlace https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13113567 Welcome to this podcast about the fantastic movie “Pan’s Labyrinth”, which is part of the podcast about the socio-historical context of Spain for A level Spanish. My name is José, I am a Spanish teacher, translator and textbook writer and today I am presenting this new podcast for advanced students of Spanish (B2/C1 level). The podcast is about the social history of Spain from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day, with special emphasis on the Franco dictatorship. The podcast starts with episode 16 about the movie “Pan’s Labyrinth” , with an analysis of the social and historical context and also with some film techniques used by Guillermo del Toro to highlight some aspects. The full podcast can be found from this link https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13113567

Bienvenidos a este podcast sobre la Transición democratica de España , que es una parte del podcast sobre el contexto socio histórico de España para A level Spanish. Me llamo José, soy profesor de español, traductor y escritor de libros de texto y hoy os presento este nuevo podcast para estudiantes avanzados de español (nivel B2/C1). El podcast trata sobre la historia social de España desde principios del siglo XX hasta nuestros días, con especial énfasis en la Transición democratica de España. El podcast empieza en el episodio 16 con el final de la dictadura de Franco y continua con el papel del rey don Juan Carlos I, Adolfo Suarez y el golpe de estado de Tejero para terminar con la movida madrilena y la pelicula Todo sobre mi madre de Almodovar. El podcast completo se puede encontrar desde este enlace https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13113567 Welcome to this podcast about the democratic transition in Spain, which is part of the podcast about the socio-historical context of Spain for A level Spanish. My name is José, I am a Spanish teacher, translator and textbook writer and today I am presenting this new podcast for advanced students of Spanish (level B2/C1). The podcast is about the social history of Spain from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day, with a special emphasis on the Franco dictatorship and the transition. The podcast starts in episode 16 with the end of the dictatorship and covers all the stages of the transition with Adolfo Suarez, the role of the monarchy and Tejero’s coup. At the end la movida from Madrid is mentioned and the film “Todo sobre mi madre” de Almodovar. The full podcast can be found from this link https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13113567

Bienvenidos a este podcast sobre la dictadura de Franco, que es una parte del podcast sobre el contexto socio histórico de España para A level Spanish. Me llamo José, soy profesor de español, traductor y escritor de libros de texto y hoy os presento este nuevo podcast para estudiantes avanzados de español (nivel B2/C1). El podcast trata sobre la historia social de España desde principios del siglo XX hasta nuestros días, con especial énfasis en la dictadura franquista. El podcast empieza en el episodio 10 con el final de la guerra civil y aborda todas las etapas del franquismo: desde los años del hambre y de la represion al aperturismo y a las revueltas sociales de los años 60 y 70. Tambien se habla de la pelicula de “El laberinto del fauno” de Guillermo del Toro para ilustrar el contexto de la epoca. El podcast completo se puede encontrar desde este enlace https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13113567 Welcome to this podcast about Franco’s dictatorship, which is part of the podcast about the socio-historical context of Spain for A level Spanish. My name is José, I am a Spanish teacher, translator and textbook writer and today I am presenting this new podcast for advanced students of Spanish (level B2/C1). The podcast is about the social history of Spain from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day, with a special emphasis on the Franco dictatorship. The podcast starts in episode 10 with the end of the civil war and covers all the stages of Franco’s dictatorship: from the years of hunger and repression to the opening up of the country and the social uprisings of the 60s and 70s. The film “Pan’s Labrynth” is discussed too as part of ilustrating the social context of the time. The full podcast can be found from this link https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13113567

Bienvenidos a este podcast sobre el contexto socio histórico de España para A level Spanish. Me llamo José, soy profesor de español, traductor y escritor de libros de texto y hoy os presento este nuevo podcast para estudiantes avanzados de español (nivel B2/C1). En la página 6 están los enlaces donde podéis escuchar los 23 episodios del podcast. El podcast trata sobre la historia social de España desde principios del siglo XX hasta nuestros días, con especial énfasis a los siguientes temas que forman parte del temario de A Level Spanish (AQA y Edexcel): -la dictadura franquista y la monarquía, -la Transición democrática -cambios en la familia y el ciberespacio -la música española y el patrimonio musical -la inmigración y el racismo/ la xenofobia -obras literarias y películas de A level: “El laberinto del fauno”, “La Casa de Bernarda Alba”, “las 13 Rosas”, “Réquiem por un Campesino muerto”, “Ocho apellidos vascos”, “Todo sobre mi madre”, “el otro árbol de Guernica”, “Primera Memoria” … En este podcast, vamos a llegar a conocer el conjunto de circunstancias históricas, sociales y culturales en las que viven y vivían los españoles o en las que están ambientadas algunas de esas obras literarias/ películas para A level Spanish. A free sample can be downloaded from here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13113577 Welcome to this podcast about the socio-historical context of Spain for A level Spanish. My name is José, I am a Spanish teacher, translator and textbook writer and today I am presenting this new podcast for advanced students of Spanish (B2/C1 level). On page 6 there are the links to be able to listen to the 23 episodes of the podcast. The podcast is about the social history of Spain from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day, with special emphasis on the following topics that are part of the A Level Spanish syllabus (AQA and Edexcel): -the Franco dictatorship and the monarchy, -the democratic transition -changes in the family and cyberspace -Spanish music and musical heritage -immigration and racism/xenophobia -literary works and films for A level: “El laberinto del fauno”, “La Casa de Bernarda Alba”, “las 13 Rosas”, “Réquiem por un Campesino muerto”, “Ocho apellidos vascos”, “Todo sobre mi madre”, “el otro árbol de Guernica”, “Primera Memoria” … In this podcast, we are going to get to know the set of historical, social and cultural circumstances in which the Spanish people live and lived or in which some of these literary works/films for A level Spanish are set.

This is a free sample, the full resource can be purchased from here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13113567 Bienvenidos a este podcast sobre el contexto socio histórico de España para A level Spanish. Me llamo José, soy profesor de español, traductor y escritor de libros de texto y hoy os presento este nuevo podcast para estudiantes avanzados de español (nivel B2/C1). En la página 6 están los enlaces donde podéis escuchar los 23 episodios del podcast. El podcast trata sobre la historia social de España desde principios del siglo XX hasta nuestros días, con especial énfasis a los siguientes temas que forman parte del temario de A Level Spanish (AQA y Edexcel): -la dictadura franquista y la monarquía, -la Transición democrática -cambios en la familia y el ciberespacio -la música española y el patrimonio musical -la inmigración y el racismo/ la xenofobia -obras literarias y películas de A level: “El laberinto del fauno”, “La Casa de Bernarda Alba”, “las 13 Rosas”, “Réquiem por un Campesino muerto”, “Ocho apellidos vascos”, “Todo sobre mi madre”, “el otro árbol de Guernica”, “Primera Memoria” … En este podcast, vamos a llegar a conocer el conjunto de circunstancias históricas, sociales y culturales en las que viven y vivían los españoles o en las que están ambientadas algunas de esas obras literarias/ películas para A level Spanish. Welcome to this podcast about the socio-historical context of Spain for A level Spanish. My name is José, I am a Spanish teacher, translator and textbook writer and today I am presenting this new podcast for advanced students of Spanish (B2/C1 level). On page 6 there are the links to be able to listen to the 23 episodes of the podcast. The podcast is about the social history of Spain from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day, with special emphasis on the following topics that are part of the A Level Spanish syllabus (AQA and Edexcel): -the Franco dictatorship and the monarchy, -the democratic transition -changes in the family and cyberspace -Spanish music and musical heritage -immigration and racism/xenophobia -literary works and films for A level: “El laberinto del fauno”, “La Casa de Bernarda Alba”, “las 13 Rosas”, “Réquiem por un Campesino muerto”, “Ocho apellidos vascos”, “Todo sobre mi madre”, “el otro árbol de Guernica”, “Primera Memoria” … In this podcast, we are going to get to know the set of historical, social and cultural circumstances in which the Spanish people live and lived or in which some of these literary works/films for A level Spanish are set.

Bienvenidos a este podcast sobre el contexto socio histórico de España para A level Spanish. Me llamo José, soy profesor de español, traductor y escritor de libros de texto y hoy os presento este nuevo podcast para estudiantes avanzados de español (nivel B2/C1). En la página 6 están los enlaces donde podéis escuchar los 23 episodios del podcast. El podcast trata sobre la historia social de España desde principios del siglo XX hasta nuestros días, con especial énfasis a los siguientes temas que forman parte del temario de A Level Spanish (AQA y Edexcel): -la dictadura franquista y la monarquía, -la Transición democrática -cambios en la familia y el ciberespacio -la música española y el patrimonio musical -la inmigración y el racismo/ la xenofobia -obras literarias y películas de A level: “El laberinto del fauno”, “La Casa de Bernarda Alba”, “las 13 Rosas”, “Réquiem por un Campesino muerto”, “Ocho apellidos vascos”, “Todo sobre mi madre”, “el otro árbol de Guernica”, “Primera Memoria” … En este podcast, vamos a llegar a conocer el conjunto de circunstancias históricas, sociales y culturales en las que viven y vivían los españoles o en las que están ambientadas algunas de esas obras literarias/ películas para A level Spanish. A free sample can be downloaded from here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13113577 Welcome to this podcast about the socio-historical context of Spain for A level Spanish. My name is José, I am a Spanish teacher, translator and textbook writer and today I am presenting this new podcast for advanced students of Spanish (B2/C1 level). On page 6 there are the links to be able to listen to the 23 episodes of the podcast. The podcast is about the social history of Spain from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day, with special emphasis on the following topics that are part of the A Level Spanish syllabus (AQA and Edexcel): -the Franco dictatorship and the monarchy, -the democratic transition -changes in the family and cyberspace -Spanish music and musical heritage -immigration and racism/xenophobia -literary works and films for A level: “El laberinto del fauno”, “La Casa de Bernarda Alba”, “las 13 Rosas”, “Réquiem por un Campesino muerto”, “Ocho apellidos vascos”, “Todo sobre mi madre”, “el otro árbol de Guernica”, “Primera Memoria” … In this podcast, we are going to get to know the set of historical, social and cultural circumstances in which the Spanish people live and lived or in which some of these literary works/films for A level Spanish are set.

This study guide called “Cómo analizar/evaluar un texto literario o película para A level Spanish”, is for students of A-level Spanish who are studying for the exam questions on literary texts/films. It aims at helping students excel at their exams by practising their close reading and film analysis, as well as learning more about the Spanish language, its people and their culture. This study guide covers the 9 main aspects to watch out for, when writing an essay, as well as giving advice on essay-writing. Each chapter contains an exam-like question and a model answer, and after reading the text, students have to answer comprehension and vocabulary questions. Also, answers to all the questions can be found at the back of the study guide, therefore it can be used in class, as homework or as self-study for more independent students. The guide is divided into nine chapters, one for each of the most important aspects of essay writing for A level Spanish: 1.Characterisation 2.Argument/plot 3. Themes/topics 4.Structure 5. Literary and cinema techniques 6.Language (use of language and relevant quotes) 7.Socio-historical context 8. Essay organisation of the test 9.Symbols and symbology The guide contains references, quotations and examples taken from 9 of the main literary texts/films for A level AQA and Edexcel, namely: 1.La Casa de Bernarda Alba de García Lorca 2.El otro árbol de Guernica de Luis de Castresana 3.Como agua para chocolate de Laura Esquivel 4.El coronel no tiene quien le escriba, de García Marquez 5.Primera Memoria de Ana M. Matute 6. El laberinto del fauno de Guillermo del Toro 7.Ocho apellidos vascos de Martinez-Lázaro 8. Diarios de Motocicleta, de Walter Salles 9. Las 13 Rosas, de Martinez-Lázaro I hope you find it useful and you enjoy it! ¡Buena suerte con los exámenes! Escrito por Jose I Ermina Irazábal, enero de 2024

This is a play for Spanish students to practise talking about themselves, talking about professions and ordering food and drink. It comes with links to two videos and there are listening, speaking and reading activities too.

This is a pantomime in Spanish language suitable for Spanish students of years 7, 8, 9s, GCSE , A level and adult learners. It is a satire about the Christmas celebrations in the year 2023 and a humorous reflection of the main events happening in the year that finishes .Feliz Navidad! In the pantomime, lots of sense of humour is used for students to practise talking about festivals and cultural aspects associated with Christmas in Spain and also the past tense using the preterite. The pantomime makes reference to events that happened in the year 2023 in a lighthearted way. The pantomime comes with interactive vocabulary exercises that can be played in an interactive and fun way in Wordwall and there are also some comprehension questions. The resource has suggested answers too. Have fun and learn along the way! Esta es una sátira sobre la celebración moderna de las navidades en el año 2023 y una reflexión de los eventos acontecidos en el Reino Unido durante el año que termina en clave de humor. Feliz Navidad!

In this resource, students will be able to read three texts about the novel “El otro árbol de Guernica” and then they have to respond to comprehension questions for A level Spanish. The answers are provided at the back. “EL otro árbol de Guernica” is a novel that delves into the symbology of the Spanish civil war. The historic context of the war serves as a backdrop and it becomes one of the main themes explored in the book, especially in section 1. The novels main themes are analysed in section 2. Throughout the novel, the author uses various symbols to represent different aspects of the war and its aftermath, which are explored in section 3. One of the central symbols in the novel is the Guernica tree, which represents the resilience of the Basque people in the face of adversity. The tree survived the bombing of Guernica during the war and became a symbol of hope for the people who lived there.

“La Vuelta a España de un Británico”, is a comprehensive practical study guide for students learning Spanish as a Foreign Language at intermediate level/A level (B1 and B2). This study guide will help students to improve their oral and written Spanish as well as to improve their grammar and their cultural awareness of Spain. The text uses humour and a fresh engaging story, written in the first person from the point of view of a 67 year old retired man called George. He is also called Jorge, Jordi or Gorka throughout his travels around Spain. This practical study guide includes 23 podcasts of approximately 300 words each. Each of the 23 podcasts is accompanied by a glossary to enable students to understand the text and to facilitate the learning of an extended vocabulary. Additionally, each podcast includes at least one main grammar point, with a main focus on the most important verb tenses that students require at intermediate level. This ranges from the present perfect, to the subjunctive or to the differences between the always tricky “ser” and “estar” verbs. A table with a list of all the grammar points used in this booklet can be found on page 5. Each podcast includes follow up exercises that encourage students to practise vocabulary, grammar and to learn from the contents of the podcasts. The exercises offer students plenty of opportunities to practise the four language skills of reading, speaking, listening and writing and to learn key vocabulary, grammatical structures and cultural aspects of Spanish speaking countries. Listening to podcasts is a great way to improve your Spanish language skills, to improve your pronunciation and they can be very motivating. You can also practice repeating what you hear, which will help you sound more natural when speaking Spanish yourself. “La Vuelta a España de un Británico” is the third series of podcasts for Spanish learners. It is available at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12754402 . The other two parts of this series are : “Olé José” at beginners level available at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12904380 . The second podcast/texbook is called “¿Qué pasa podcast? Soy rapero y Youtubero” and it is aimed at Spanish learners in their second year of learning. It is available at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12830855 The resource and the podcast can be used in different ways: as a main textbook in Spanish lessons, as a self-study guide or as a revision booklet for A level Spanish or for the Spanish certificates from Instituto Cervantes, such as the “Diplomas de español” at B1 or B2 levels. I hope that you all enjoy using this revision guide as much as I have enjoyed putting it together. ¡Muchas gracias y buena suerte! Written by José I. Ermina Irazábal

“Olé José”, Spanish Podcast for Beginners and textbook aims at to make sure that you not only improve your Spanish skills, but also have fun learning. You will find entertaining stories, fun activities and engaging exercises that will help you to learn Spanish in an enjoyable way. “Olé José” is the first series of podcasts for Spanish learners and its main character is George, a British man wanting to learn to speak Spanish as his motivation is to holiday and to retire in Spain. The second podcast/texbook is called “¿Qué pasa podcast? Soy rapero y Youtubero” and it is aimed at Spanish learners in their second year of learning and the main protagonist is called Alex, the son of José, George´s Spanish teacher. It is available at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12830855 . The third and final podcast/textbook is called “La Vuelta a España de un Británico” and it continues with the story of George wanting to improve his Spanish so that he can move to Spain. It is available at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12754402 One of the best ways to learn a language is by immersing yourself in the culture. That is why we have included cultural notes throughout the book to improve your awareness of Spanish culture. By understanding the customs and traditions of Spanish-speaking countries, you will be able to communicate more effectively with native speakers and appreciate their way of life. Listening to podcasts is a great way to improve your Spanish language skills, to improve your pronunciation and to increase your cultural awareness of Spanish speaking countries. You can also practice repeating what you hear, which will help you sound more natural when speaking Spanish yourself. In addition to these benefits, listening to podcasts is also motivating. It is easy to get bored with traditional language learning methods like textbooks and flashcards. Podcasts, on the other hand, are often entertaining and engaging. This can help keep you motivated to continue learning and improving your Spanish skills.Another advantage of listening to podcasts is that they are easy to access. You can listen to them anytime/anywhere: while commuting, exercising, or even just relaxing at home. We understand that grammar can be intimidating for many learners. That is why we have included good grammar explanations in English to help you to understand the rules of Spanish grammar. With our clear and concise explanations, you will be able to use the correct grammar structures when speaking and writing in Spanish. We hope that you will enjoy learning Spanish with this textbook and the accompanying podcasts, which can be a valuable tool in your language learning journey. Remember to take your time, practice regularly and most importantly, have fun! Happy learning! Muchas gracias, amigos. Jose I Ermina Irazábal, September 2023