This essay provides an exemplar/plan of an A* grade essay, through a critical and analytical response to the A Level 2019 writing past paper question 2 ‘“El director intenta recordar y celebrar a los héroes olvidados de la resistencia española en esta película”. Analiza esta afirmación y justifica tu respuesta.’ It analyses how Del Toro tries to remember and celebrate the forgotten heroes of the Spanish resistance, with views and conclusions supported by relevant and appropriate evidence. It evaluates the issues, themes and the cultural and social contexts of the film. How can this resource be useful to students and teachers? It provides accurate and detailed knowledge of the film, as well as examples of complex language with a wide range of vocabulary. Students can re-write the essay adding short linking expressions or conjunctions (also included in the resource). A highly effective way of using this essay is to create flashcards or a mind map, in order to support with revision and enhance knowledge and memory retention. Why is complex language not demonstrated using different tenses? Students should be reminded that the present indicative and subjunctives are the most appropriate register for this style of essay. Complex language can be shown through, for example, subordinate clauses, formation of regular and irregular verbs, use of impersonal expressions, value judgements, verb + infinitive (+ preposition) expressions, etc. Why is there no introduction? It is not essential to write an introduction. It is perfectly acceptable to go straight into the first point as there are no marks awarded for structure. A short or no introduction which delves straight into the essay is preferable, as it saves time without losing marks.

GCSE Spanish 2018 Writing Past Paper Sentence Builders to support with exam preparation, revision, classwork or homework. This resource includes: Foundation Question 1 - including mark schemes’ key points Foundation Question 2 - including mark schemes’ key points • deportes • redes sociales • televisión • centro comercial Foundation Question 4.1 / Higher Question 1.1 - including mark schemes’ key points • qué te gusta o no te gusta de tu pueblo • qué hiciste durante un día de excursión en tu región • qué haces para proteger el medio ambiente • dónde quieres vivir en el futuro Foundation Question 4.2 / Higher Question 1.2 - including mark schemes’ key points • qué hiciste en la fiesta • tus ideas sobre tu novio perfecto / tu novia perfecta • tu opinión sobre el matrimonio • tus ambiciones para el futuro Please note it does not include both 150 word questions from the higher paper.

A complete document of Intent, Implementation and Impact for the MFL Curriculum which you can use as a basis for you own department.

These engaging and thorough units are designed to prepare students for success in their Spanish GCSE course by developing essential language skills through practical activities and tasks aligned with AQA criteria. Over five lessons, students will explore a range of topics from personal information to online activities, while enhancing their proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Matching handout for students to complete tasks during the lesson included. Lesson 1: Students begin by understanding the global importance of Spanish, learning to express dates, including birth years. Key activities include vocabulary matching, comprehension tasks, and reading aloud practices, which are tied to the AQA mark scheme. By the end, students can confidently discuss birth dates, reinforcing their ability to express personal details in Spanish. Lesson 2: The focus shifts to discussing countries, nationalities, and personality traits. Through verb conjugations of “ser” and “vivir,” students will practice describing where they live and their personality using correct adjectival agreement. Interactive games and listening exercises reinforce their learning, ensuring they can articulate these concepts both orally and in writing. Lesson 3: Students delve into the world of sports and famous Spanish-speaking athletes, expanding their vocabulary and cultural knowledge. They will learn key verbs such as “jugar,” “hacer,” and “practicar,” and focus on the pronunciation of vowel sounds. A listening task consolidates vocabulary, while an extended writing piece allows students to discuss their own personality and interests, practicing communication in pairs. Lesson 4: Students explore vocabulary related to online activities, with a focus on regular and irregular present tense verbs. They will also learn to use expressions of frequency in context. Through textual analysis and interactive games, students will apply their knowledge in varied contexts, enhancing both their comprehension and fluency. Lesson 5: The final lesson tackles online preferences, risks, and dangers, with an emphasis on phonics and sound-symbol correspondence for ‘e’ and ‘i’. Students will practice dictation and translation tasks, closely following AQA guidelines. The lesson culminates in producing an extended writing piece about online activities, incorporating vocabulary from previous lessons. This unit provides a well-rounded approach, blending grammar instruction, vocabulary building, cultural insights, and exam-oriented practice. Each lesson is meticulously designed to help students achieve top marks in their Spanish GCSE.

These engaging and thorough units are designed to prepare students for success in their Spanish GCSE course by developing essential language skills through practical activities and tasks aligned with Edexcel criteria. Over five lessons, students will explore a range of topics from personal information to online activities, while enhancing their proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Matching handout for students to complete tasks during the lesson included. Lesson 1: Students begin by understanding the global importance of Spanish, learning to express dates, including birth years. Key activities include vocabulary matching, comprehension tasks, and reading aloud practices, which are tied to the Edexcel mark scheme. By the end, students can confidently discuss birth dates, reinforcing their ability to express personal details in Spanish. Lesson 2: The focus shifts to discussing countries, nationalities, and personality traits. Through verb conjugations of “ser” and “vivir,” students will practice describing where they live and their personality using correct adjectival agreement. Interactive games and listening exercises reinforce their learning, ensuring they can articulate these concepts both orally and in writing. Lesson 3: Students delve into the world of sports and famous Spanish-speaking athletes, expanding their vocabulary and cultural knowledge. They will learn key verbs such as “jugar,” “hacer,” and “practicar,” and focus on the pronunciation of vowel sounds. A listening task consolidates vocabulary, while an extended writing piece allows students to discuss their own personality and interests, practicing communication in pairs. Lesson 4: Students explore vocabulary related to online activities, with a focus on regular and irregular present tense verbs. They will also learn to use expressions of frequency in context. Through textual analysis and interactive games, students will apply their knowledge in varied contexts, enhancing both their comprehension and fluency. Lesson 5: The final lesson tackles online preferences, risks, and dangers, with an emphasis on phonics and sound-symbol correspondence for ‘e’ and ‘i’. Students will practice dictation and translation tasks, closely following Edexcel guidelines. The lesson culminates in producing an extended writing piece about online activities, incorporating vocabulary from previous lessons. This unit provides a well-rounded approach, blending grammar instruction, vocabulary building, cultural insights, and exam-oriented practice. Each lesson is meticulously designed to help students achieve top marks in their Spanish GCSE.

2023 NOW AVAILABLE! The tracking spreadsheets have been designed to allow you to check student performance, identify those who need extra support, pinpoint future lesson planning and interventions, save time and support you with your projections. There are two versions: one with speaking and one without. Enter the marks on a tracker for Paper 1 Listening, Reading and Writing, Paper 2 Writing, Paper 3 Speaking and all grades update automatically, both for each paper/component and overall. A separate analysis tab also updates automatically, giving you a clear insight into your students’ attainment. The file also includes years 2017 to 2022. Please note the speaking component was not assessed in 2020, so no grade boundaries were released. There was also no AS examinations in 2021, so there isn’t a tracker available for that year.

2023 NOW AVAILABLE! The tracking spreadsheets have been designed to allow you to check student performance, identify those who need extra support, pinpoint future lesson planning and interventions, save time and support you with your projections. There are two versions: one with speaking and one without. Enter the marks on a tracker for Paper 1 Listening, Reading and Writing, Paper 2 Writing, Paper 3 Speaking and all grades update automatically, both for each paper/component and overall. A separate analysis tab also updates automatically, giving you a clear insight into your students’ attainment. The file also includes years 2018 to 2021. Please note the speaking component was not assessed in 2020 and 2021, so no grade boundaries were released.

These tracking spreadsheets have been designed to allow you to check student performance, identify those who need extra support, pinpoint future lesson planning and interventions, save time and support you with your projections. There are two versions: one with speaking and one without. Enter the marks on a tracker for listening, speaking, reading and writing and all grades update automatically, both for each paper/component and overall. A separate analysis tab also updates automatically, giving you a clear insight into your students’ attainment. AQA, Pearson Edexcel and Eduqas available. The file also includes years 2018 to 2022. Preview here: https://youtu.be/ovETfr5cQhY

These tracking spreadsheets have been designed to allow you to check student performance, identify those who need extra support, pinpoint future lesson planning and interventions, save time and support you with your projections. There are two versions: one with speaking and one without. Enter the marks on a tracker for listening, speaking, reading and writing and all grades update automatically, both for each paper/component and overall. A separate analysis tab also updates automatically, giving you a clear insight into your students’ attainment. AQA, Pearson Edexcel and Eduqas available. The file also includes years 2018 to 2022. Preview here: https://youtu.be/ovETfr5cQhY

These tracking spreadsheets have been designed to allow you to check student performance, identify those who need extra support, pinpoint future lesson planning and interventions, save time and support you with your projections. There are two versions: one with speaking and one without. Enter the marks on a tracker for listening, speaking, reading and writing and all grades update automatically, both for each paper/component and overall. A separate analysis tab also updates automatically, giving you a clear insight into your students’ attainment. AQA, Pearson Edexcel and Eduqas available. The file also includes years 2018 to 2022. Preview here: https://youtu.be/ovETfr5cQhY

2024 GCSE Tracking Spreadsheets. These tracking spreadsheets have been designed to allow you to check student performance, identify those who need extra support, pinpoint future lesson planning and interventions, save time and support you with your projections. There are two versions: one with speaking and one without. Enter the marks on a tracker for listening, speaking, reading and writing and all grades update automatically, both for each paper/component and overall. A separate analysis tab also updates automatically, giving you a clear insight into your students’ attainment. AQA, Pearson Edexcel and Eduqas available.

2024 GCSE Tracking Spreadsheets. These tracking spreadsheets have been designed to allow you to check student performance, identify those who need extra support, pinpoint future lesson planning and interventions, save time and support you with your projections. There are two versions: one with speaking and one without. Enter the marks on a tracker for listening, speaking, reading and writing and all grades update automatically, both for each paper/component and overall. A separate analysis tab also updates automatically, giving you a clear insight into your students’ attainment. AQA, Pearson Edexcel and Eduqas available.

2024 GCSE Tracking Spreadsheets. These tracking spreadsheets have been designed to allow you to check student performance, identify those who need extra support, pinpoint future lesson planning and interventions, save time and support you with your projections. There are two versions: one with speaking and one without. Enter the marks on a tracker for listening, speaking, reading and writing and all grades update automatically, both for each paper/component and overall. A separate analysis tab also updates automatically, giving you a clear insight into your students’ attainment. AQA, Pearson Edexcel and Eduqas available.