This knowledge organiser covers the theme of Social media and Technology. Both foundation and higher vocabulary (higher appears highlighted in yellow). Worked example (short paragraph) using vocabulary from the page. You can find other topics here: Future aspirations, Study and Work - FREE download here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-knowledge-organiser-work-12367700 Local Area, Holiday and Travel: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-knowledge-organiser-holiday-12368640 Writing skills: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-knowledge-organiser-writing-skills-12368458

This knowledge organiser covers the theme of Future aspirations, Study and Work. Both foundation and higher vocabulary (higher appears highlighted in yellow). Worked example (short paragraph) using all vocabulary on every page.

Full booklet here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-reading-booklet-las-relaciones-los-amigos-y-la-familia-12001266 Authentic material using an article from the Huffington post. Reading comprehension exercise (gap-fill to replicate the new type of exercises seen in the Edexcel GCSE paper - 2016 spec).

This knowledge organiser covers the topic of film & television and sports. Both foundation and higher vocabulary (higher appears highlighted in yellow). Worked example (short paragraph) using vocabulary from the page. You can find other topics here: Future aspirations, Study and Work - FREE download here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-knowledge-organiser-work-12367700 Local Area, Holiday and Travel: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-knowledge-organiser-holiday-12368640 Writing skills: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-knowledge-organiser-writing-skills-12368458

Three page document. Page 1: Expressing and justifying opinions. Page 2: Expressing opinions (higher). FREE download here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-opinion-help-sheet-12254048 Page 3: Adding details (adverbs and examples). You can find other topics here: Future aspirations, Study and Work - FREE download here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-knowledge-organiser-work-12367700 Local Area, Holiday and Travel: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-knowledge-organiser-holiday-12368640 Identity and Culture: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-knowledge-organiser-identity-and-culture-12391710

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

This booklet should be used for high-achieving GCSE students. It can also be used as a transition booklet to prepare for AS/A level. It covers the following sub-topics from the Edexcel GCSE Theme 1: Relationships When I was younger What my friends and family are like What makes a good friend Interests Socialising with friends and family Role models -One page per sub-topic. -Authentic materials. -Exam-style questions. -All answers provided at the end. Free sample pages can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/reading-skills-las-relaciones-11999772 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/reading-skills-lo-que-significa-ser-mejores-amigos-11994662

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. You can download one of the pages for free here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-spanish-speaking-booster-las-meninas-12330416

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.

Three page document. Page 1: School types; school day and subjects. Page 2: School day and rules. Page 3: School activities.

This knowledge organiser covers the theme of Local Area, Holiday and Travel. Three pages which include vocabulary on places to see and things to do, weather and accommodation. Both foundation and higher vocabulary (higher appears highlighted in yellow). Worked example (short paragraph) using all vocabulary on every page. You can find other topics here: Future aspirations, Study and Work - FREE download here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-knowledge-organiser-work-12367700 Social Media and Technology - FREE download here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-knowledge-organiser-technology-12391692 Writing skills: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-knowledge-organiser-writing-skills-12368458

KS4 (Year 9 - Year 11 low ability) lesson to practise vocabulary on free time activities. To make it a bit more current, I included pictures of Greta Thunberg doing different activities in her free time and this is how the vocabulary is introduced. All answers included.

Two exam-style reading comprehension questions. Both questions are in the target language and use the same wording that they will find on the Edexcel paper. The text is an extract from Harry Potter y la piedra filosofal. Answers are also provided.

Whole lesson to discuss trends in tourism and to understand more about World Heritage sites. Exercises focusing on reading understanding, vocabulary and speaking (activity at the end)

Looking for different ways to help students, I saw on Twitter the idea of 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. Full booklet on Theme 1 can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-vocabulary-and-grammar-training-identity-and-culture-12066070

This worksheet presents useful vocabulary (nouns and vers) for essay writing. It also brings some ideas of interpretation on themes found in Bodas de sangre.

Topic seen in Viva 3, Module 3. In this lesson students will recognise key expressions on the topic of daily routine. I used it with a top set Year 10, but it can be used with a Year 11 group too. Skills practised: reading and writing. Every task is explained on the slides. All answers are given for students to self-assess or peer-assess.

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.

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.

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.