GCSE Spanish (Edexcel 2024) Role Play Helpsheet

This GCSE Spanish Role Play Support Mat is a clear, comprehensive and student‑friendly resource designed to help learners prepare effectively for the Edexcel 2024 GCSE Spanish Speaking Exam. It supports pupils with the essential vocabulary, structures and strategies needed to succeed in the Role Play task (Task 2).

What’s Included

• Key Exam Information
  Clear overview of what the Role Play task involves.
  Explains number of bullet points, the requirement to ask questions, and the difference between Foundation and Higher tiers.

• Essential Question Words
  A full list of the 20 most common question words used in role‑play scenarios, including ¿Qué?, ¿Dónde?, ¿Cuánto cuesta?, ¿A qué hora…? and more.
  Perfect for helping students recognise prompts and form their own questions accurately.

• Useful Communication Phrases
  How to ask for repetition (¿Puedes repetir la pregunta por favor?)
  Gap‑fillers to sound natural (e.g., pues, bueno, a ver).
  Phrases for expressing wants, needs, opinions, time and location.

• Scenario‑Based Example Questions
  Covers all 10 possible set scenarios for the Role Play task, including:
  Sports centre
  Café/restaurant
  Doctor’s surgery
  Shops/market
  Hotel
  Campsite
  Tourist information
  In town
  Train station
  Cinema/theatre/concert hall

Each scenario includes realistic example questions learners may need to ask — ideal for practice and revision.

• Support for Asking Questions
  Clear explanation of when students must ask a question and how the teacher will prompt them (¿Tienes una pregunta?).
  Includes model questions for each scenario to build confidence.

Ideal For:
GCSE Spanish students (Foundation & Higher)
Teachers delivering the Edexcel 2024 specification
Pupils who need structured, accessible language support for role‑play tasks