GCSE and A-Level activities to help students prepare for their final exams, featuring engaging Spanish learning activities for intermediate learners. Additionally, I teach various language fields, including EFL (English as a Foreign Language), ESL (English as a Second Language), ELD (English Language Development), and English Language Arts (ELA), as well as Spanish and Italian.
GCSE and A-Level activities to help students prepare for their final exams, featuring engaging Spanish learning activities for intermediate learners. Additionally, I teach various language fields, including EFL (English as a Foreign Language), ESL (English as a Second Language), ELD (English Language Development), and English Language Arts (ELA), as well as Spanish and Italian.
**Embark on an exciting adventure with Elena and her family as they go on holiday! **
Perfect for young learners or intermediate Spanish enthusiasts, this FREE resource includes a fun reading activity accompanied by 4 comprehension questions and 4 true/false statements.
¿Te gusta ir de vacaciones con tu familia? A Elena también!
Incluye:
Una lectura corta sobre las vacaciones de Elena con su familia.
4 preguntas de comprensión lectora para repasar lo que leíste.
4 oraciones verdadero o falso para poner a prueba tu comprensión.
¡Descarga el recurso ahora y diviértete aprendiendo en español! ¡Es gratis!
Download this engaging 4-page resource, featuring:
1 Word Search: Find 20 hidden animals in the puzzle.
1 Criss-Cross Puzzle: Complete the crossword with 10 Spanish verbs ending in -AR.
Includes instructions and solutions!
Perfect for low-intermediate level students seeking to practice their animal and verb vocabulary.
Explore even more Spanish vocabulary mastery with my additional resource:
10 Word Search Puzzles & 4 Matching Words Games for Spanish Vocabulary Mastery
This Cinco de Mayo activity board is designed to be a vibrant springboard for your students to explore the rich culture and heritage of Mexico! It offers a diverse selection of engaging activities that cater to a variety of learning styles and interests.
Here’s what makes this activity board special:
Learner Choice: Students get to choose from a variety of themed activities, whether they’re passionate about movement (traditional dances), creation (cultural collages, crafts), culinary delights (Mexican cuisine), history and language (exploring Cinco de Mayo, practicing Spanish), or even organizing a mini fiesta!
Hands-on Learning: Each activity encourages active engagement with Mexican culture. Students can learn lively dances, create beautiful collages and artwork, cook delicious dishes, or delve into historical research.
Spanish Immersion: To deepen understanding, students will research and document their chosen activity in Spanish, fostering language skills.
Cultural Appreciation: Through exploration, students will gain a richer appreciation for the cultural significance of Cinco de Mayo and the vibrant traditions of Mexico.
You might also be interested in these resources:
Cinco de Mayo Digital Activities Celebrating History, Culture, and Conversation
Celebrations & Cultural Topics in Mexico & Spain
This is a free 4-page preview of my complete resource “Pan’s Labyrinth Revision Resource for Spanish A-Level”.
In this preview, you’ll find:
an "Essay Graphic Organizer" template.
Spanish Maquis, the guerrilla fighters in Spain.
2 captivating persuasive essay ideas on the film’s themes and techniques.
This is just a small taste of the complete resource, which includes:
7 full pages of information in Spanish about the historical and socio-political context of the film.
8 original persuasive essay ideas + adjectives.
Ample space for your students to practice essay writing.
Essay Graphic Organizer template and much more…
Download this free preview now and discover everything my resource has to offer.
Recurso de Revisión para “El Laberinto del Fauno” - Nivel A2 de Español
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El Laberinto del Fauno Mind Map & Exam Questions Revision
Printable PDF & Editable PPTX
Understanding the Symbolism of Del Toro’s Masterpiece - El Laberinto del Fauno Revision Resource
Prepare for exam success with this comprehensive 11-page revision guide on Guillermo del Toro’s critically acclaimed film, El Laberinto del Fauno. This invaluable resource provides an in-depth analysis of how the movie portrays the Spanish Civil War and its aftermath through powerful symbolism and allegory.
Mind Map (Contexto Histórico, Temas Principales, Personajes Clave, Mundo Fantástico, Mundo Real, Eventos Clave)
Key Features:
• Detailed exploration of how fantasy elements represent historical events and trauma
• Past available exam questions from AQA and Edexcel exam boards
• Helpful paragraph and sentence starters to structure your responses
• Insightful sample essay answers to guide your writing
• Mark scheme for AQA A2 essays to understand expectations
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DIGITAL ACTIVITIES, PDF + PODCAST
Are you looking for an effective and entertaining way to improve your Spanish listening comprehension skills?
ACTIVITY 1
This listening activity for intermediate Spanish learners will immerse students in a real conversation about a relevant topic: the economic crisis.
This product combines an authentic podcast from Audiria.com with a printable worksheet designed to maximize learning.
Here’s what you’ll get:
Authentic Podcast: Access chapter #597 “Charlando sobre la crisis” from Audiria.com, a leading platform for free Spanish podcasts. This podcast features a natural conversation about the effects of the economic crisis on daily life.
Printable Worksheet: Download and print the worksheet that includes step-by-step instructions to make the most of this listening activity.
Follow these instructions:
Listen to the podcast without looking at the text to train your listening comprehension.
Listen again while reading the text to better understand the vocabulary.
Summarize what you’ve understood to practice your written expression.
Use the provided QR code or link to access the audio and activities on the Audiria.com website.
Optionally, complete the exercise section to practice new vocabulary and delve deeper into the topic.
Online Access: In addition to the worksheet, you’ll have access to the audio, text, and online activities on Audiria.com, allowing you to practice from any device with an internet connection.
ACTIVITY 2
¿Qué pasa enEspaña? ¡Menudo follón con el cartel!
ACTIVITY 3
Vocabulario relacionado con el estado anímico
This activity pack is ideal for AS/A-Level Spanish students, intermediate learners of Spanish, as well as homeschoolers and adult learners.
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Listening task using audio resources from Audiria.
Suitable for A-Level and Intermediate level learners of Spanish.
Key Benefits
Improve Listening Comprehension: Train the students’ ears with an authentic podcast on a relevant topic, which will help them get accustomed to different accents and speaking speeds.
Expand Vocabulary: Students will discover new words and expressions related to the economic crisis, enriching their Spanish vocabulary.
Practice Writing Skills: Summarizing what they’ve understood will allow students to practice their written expression in a meaningful way.
Online and Offline Access: Students can access the material both online and offline, giving them flexibility to study where and when they want.
Review Resource for El Laberinto del Fauno
Do you need revision material for your students to understand this film?
This free 4-page PDF contains:
Page 1: Plot Summary
Review the key events of Ofelia’s story and her journey between the real world of post-war Spain and the fantastical realm of the labyrinth.
Page 1: Socio-political Context
Learn about the historical background framing the film, the Spanish Civil War and Franco’s repressive regime.
Page 2: Ofelia & Revision Questions
Test your students’ comprehension with 5 key questions about the plot, characters and symbolism, with answers provided.
Pages 3 & 4: Review Questions
Delve into the meaning of the labyrinth, Captain Vidal’s worls and Ofelia’s imaginary world through textual analysis.
This free educational resource is ideal for preparing your students before the exam or as a review after watching the film in class.
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New GCSE MFL 2024 (11 pages) FREE Download
Dear Teachers I have compiled overviews from AQA, Edexcel, and Eduqas specifications to provide insight into content and assessment requirements. As more information becomes available, I’ll update these summaries accordingly.
Additionally, consider this essential resource: GCSE Spanish Speaking Test Sample Assessment Materials - New GCSE MFL 2024.
GCSE Spanish Speaking Test Sample Assessment Materials - New GCSE MFL 2024
Support your students with theNew GCSE Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) curriculum for 2024 using this Spanish Speaking Test Sample Assessment Materials (Higher Tier).
This 30-page PDF guide is designed to help you streamline your preparation for the speaking exam while providing valuable insights and activities for your students.
I WOULD WELCOME ANY FEEDBACK!
I invite you to review this information and share your opinions, insights, and any corrections you may have. Let’s collaborate to create valuable resources for everyone to use in the classroom.
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Spanish Past Tense Worksheet Activity Pack
This Spanish Worksheet Activity Pack will help revise, learn, and master the preterite tense, making it a valuable tool for reinforcing essential language skills. Here’s what this engaging pack has to offer:
7 Pages of Past Tense - Preterite - Revision Activities:
A variety of past tense revision activities across 7 dynamic pages, covering -ar, -er, and -ir verbs in the preterite. Varied tasks include grammar review, writing exercises, translation challenges, and conjugation practice, as well as entertaining word games, including unscrambling activities to reinforce verb recognition and spelling.
6 Answer Key Pages:
6 detailed Answer Key pages, ensuring learners receive accurate answers as they work through the activities.
Reading Activities about Azúcar the Dog:
Enjoy 3 cute reading activities centered around Azúcar the Dog. Filled with fill-in-the-gap and true or false tasks, these exercises promote reading comprehension and reinforce preterite verb usage.
Bilingual Vocabulary Assistance:
It includes bilingual vocabulary lists strategically placed throughout the activities to help learners with key concepts and important vocabulary.
This Spanish Past Tense Worksheet Activity Pack with Azúcar, the dog, is a comprehensive and interactive resource, offering a diverse range of tasks to cater to different learning styles. Whether students are strengthening their grammar knowledge, enhancing writing skills, practicing verb conjugations, or enjoying word games, this pack provides a well-rounded approach to mastering the preterite tense.
Mi ESCUELA, mi UNIFORME y mi HORARIO: In these 6 engaging activities, students read about school life, their subjects, uniform, timetable, extracurricular activities and personal preferences. Each of these pages include a reading activity with the most relevant and difficult bilingual vocabulary, a 5-question true or false task and a 5 question and answer writing task. These worksheets are designed to reinforce the vocabulary on school topics. With this resource students will practice reading, new vocab and writing. Answers are provided which makes this material perfect for independent learning and self-correction both in school and at home. Resource includes 6 Student Worksheet and an Answer Key.
A set of 4 worksheets + 2 Answer Key pages to cover the Identity & Culture topics.
In these 4 dynamic activities, students learn about the key aspects of personal life, including Hobbies, Daily Routine, Family and Relationships, Traditions and Celebrations. Each worksheet offers a reading activity with essential bilingual vocabulary, followed by a 5-question true or false task and a 5-question writing task. These thoughtfully designed resources aim to reinforce vocabulary related to identity and culture, providing reading, new vocabulary, and writing tasks. Ideal for independent learning and self-correction, this pack is suitable for both classroom and home use.
The resource comprises 4 student worksheets and 2 answer keys.
GCSE Spanish Task - Comprehensive Guide with Tips and Questions
11-page task that delves into the core themes and sub-themes of the GCSE.
*Themes, Topics and Sub-Themes
*9 page exploration into three main GCSE themes, with sub-themes and associated topics.
*Useful Tips for Success
*Useful tips on crucial skills such as expressing opinions, giving advice, making suggestions, and justifying opinions to tackle questions effectively.
*Nine Questions for Each Theme
*9 carefully crafted questions for each of the three main themes (Identity and Culture, Local, National, International and Global Areas of Interest, Current and Future Study and Employment).
A useful guide, packed with important information, insights, tips, and targeted questions for success!
Designed for A-level students aiming to grasp the basic structure of an essay while delving into the depths of the film “Pan’s Labyrinth.” The 6-page activity encompasses various elements to provide students with Ideas and Prompts for a better understanding of the plot, characters, and key themes of the film.
Essay Exploration: A basic essay structure is provided to guide students in crafting their own compositions. This includes essential tips and a visual outline to streamline the writing process.
Visual Boards for In-Depth Analysis: Ten thought-provoking questions for in-depth analysis of “Pan’s Labyrinth” are presented. These questions are designed to stimulate critical thinking and help students unravel fundamental elements of the plot and characters.
Questions on Main Characters and Themes: An additional set of twelve questions explores the main characters and overarching themes of the film. These questions offer detailed insights into key aspects, from Mercedes’s resistance to the intricacies of fantasy versus reality.
Exploration of Techniques and Metaphors: Another set of twelve questions delves into the cinematographic techniques and metaphors present in “Pan’s Labyrinth.” These questions enable students to understand how visual language is used to convey deeper meanings.
Essay Samples with Mercedes and Ofelia: Two short essay examples are included, exploring the characters of Mercedes and Ofelia, with details about their mythology, names, and crucial aspects of their roles in “Pan’s Labyrinth.”
Boost your Spanish language proficiency with this comprehensive 15-page activity pack designed for intermediate learners and those preparing for Higher GCSE Spanish.
Tailored to Theme 1: Identity and Culture, refining General Conversation skills, specifically addressing Friends and Family dynamics, Spanish Culture, and Free-time Activities.
Key Features
45 thought-provoking General Conversation questions meticulously crafted to challenge and develop language skills within the specified themes.
Each question has space to write down responses.
Guiding hints provided for every question, assisting the student in constructing well-rounded and meaningful answers.
A dynamic learning experience that encourages independent thought and exploration of various cultural topics within the Spanish language.
Focused Themes
Friends and Family: Explore relationships, roles, and responsibilities within families, friends, and colleagues. Delve into the impact of technology and social media on personal connections.
Spanish Culture: Immerse yourself in the richness of Spanish traditions, celebrations, festivals, art, music, and the delectable world of Spanish food and drink.
Free-time Activities: Discover a spectrum of activities, from sports and hobbies to volunteering and charity work. Discuss entertainment and personal interests to broaden your conversational horizons.
Ideal for GCSE Spanish students aiming for excellence, providing ample practice for the General Conversation segment of the exam.
Students gain insights into the diverse facets of Spanish culture, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for the language.
Students can explore the wonders of winter with this engaging Winter Vocabulary Activity Pack.
Packed with 8 dynamic worksheets, students can delve into vocabulary building, writing some numbers in Spanish, coloring pages with interesting new vocab, and writing tasks to learn about Winter words and activities.
If currently you’re reinforcing winter words or guiding beginner writers, this activity pack is a valuable addition to your winter unit, ensuring an interactive and enjoyable learning journey for students.
Ideal for bilingual or dual language classrooms, as well as those learning Spanish.
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Comprehensive Activity Pack to explore contrasting themes in Pan’s Labyrinth. Engaging tasks designed to enhance understanding and analytical skills.
Activity 1: Essay Exploration (4 pages)
4-page essay activity which includes a sample answer, providing a clear model for structuring an essay, with essential tips, a visual board with an essay outline, and a page full of sentence starters for each essay component to guide students through their writing process.
Activity 2: Reading Comprehension (8 pages)
8-page activity task which includes reading comprehension activities, fill-in-the-gap exercises, and true or false questions. It will help enhance understanding of key plot points, character dynamics, and thematic elements.
Activity 3: Visual Boards and Prompts (11 pages)
11-page task featuring visual boards with main themes, character descriptions, and mythological connections with the names and characters of Ofelia and Mercedes. A page for critical thinking with 10 prompts that encourage in-depth analysis.
This activity pack is ideal for students aiming to understand the intricacies of "Pan’s while developing the skills to master their essay-writing skills.
You might also be interested in these resources:
El Laberinto del Fauno - 6 Visual Boards with Prompts & Essay Structure
Laberinto del Fauno - A-Level Spanish Comprehensive Writing Toolkit
Holiday fun with this lively Christmas Worksheet Activity Pack designed for young Spanish learners!
** 12-page resource**, complete with 2 Answer Key pages, is specially crafted for kids. Here’s what’s included in this delightful pack.
Todo Sobre Mí y Todo Sobre Mí en Navidad:
Explore personal preferences and vocabulary with “Todo Sobre Mí” (All About Me) and add a festive twist with “Todo Sobre Mí en Navidad” (All About Me at Christmas).
Reading Comprehension Activities:
Enjoy 2 captivating reading comprehension activities that delve into Christmas celebrations and traditions, adding a cultural touch to language learning.
Christmas Reading Activity - Marco’s Christmas:
Join Marco in a reading activity that sparks imagination and enhances vocabulary.
Christmas Candy Cane Reading Activity:
Uncover the sweet history behind the Christmas candy cane in an engaging reading activity tailored for young learners.
"Querido Santa" Letter:
Foster language skills with a “Querido Santa” (Dear Santa) letter, providing a fun and creative way for kids to express their holiday wishes.
Christmas Cards in Spanish:
Unleash creativity with 4 pages of Christmas cards in Spanish! Decorate, color, and cut out these festive cards for a personalised touch.
10-Minute Vocabulary Activity Sheet:
Engage learners with a quick and dynamic 10-minute vocabulary activity sheet, ensuring a focused and enjoyable learning experience.
Answer Key:
It includes an answer key, ensuring educators and parents can guide young learners effectively.
This Christmas Worksheet Activity Pack is thoughtfully designed to make language learning enjoyable, culturally enriching, and festive for young Spanish enthusiasts. Bring the joy of the holiday season into your classroom or home, fostering language development in a cheerful and meaningful way!
¡Habla como un español! Masteriza las preguntas de conversación del GCSE.
Get ready to master Spanish conversations with this 3-page activity pack!
What’s included?
9 key questions about your home, city, neighborhood, and region, perfect for practicing advanced Spanish general conversation.
Relevant topics such as your home, favorite places, local traditions, environmental issues, and more.
Helpful guides for each question, giving you hints to help you write accurate, clear, and complete answers.
Improve your fluency and confidence when speaking about yourself and your surroundings.
Prepare for the GCSE Spanish exam with specific thematic conversation practice.
This pack is ideal for you if:
You are taking GCSE Spanish and want to improve your conversation skills.
You are looking for interesting and relevant topics to practice speaking questions.
You need help structuring your answers in a clear and concise way.
You want to gain confidence speaking Spanish about your daily life.
Time-saving resources, Stress-free teaching, One-click lessons for busy teachers
In Spanish, we use ‘ESTOY + ADJECTIVE’ to talk about how we feel (7 pages).
This resource is perfect for teaching about feelings and emotions in Spanish. It includes various hands-on and engaging activities that students will love…
The vocabulary included is: Hoy me siento… Yo estoy…
Emotions: confundida, cansado, divertido, aburrida, feliz, triste, asustado, enfadado.
This set includes:
Hoy me siento… x 2 pages with feelings writing practice activities and answer key images
Fun Drawing Activities x 2 pages to learn emotions in Spansih
Cómo me siento - let’s count feelings vocabulary activity
You might also be interested in these resources:
Discover Feelings and emotions in Spanish - ¿Cómo estás?
Mi ESCUELA, UNIFORME y HORARIO
PRETERITE - Exploring Past Actions in Spanish with Azúcar the Dog