Languages on a Plate is dedicated to making outstanding language teaching resources so that teachers have more time to do their job the best they can. We also run CPD sessions.
Languages on a Plate is dedicated to making outstanding language teaching resources so that teachers have more time to do their job the best they can. We also run CPD sessions.
Learning intention: to say what you will do when you’re older
Learning outcomes:
Recap of vocabulary relating to jobs
Introduction to the Simple Future (iré, haré, trabajaré)
Write what you will do when you’re older
*All exercises come with instructions in the “Notes” area.
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Game
Written texts
Recorded audio for listening
Video with listening activity
Learning intention: to express what you did for your work experience
**Learning outcomes:
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Recap of the Preterite and Imperfect
Say what someone did at their work experience
Summarise what you/someone did during your/their work experience give your/their opinion
*All exercises come with instructions in the “Notes” area.
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Written texts
Recorded audio for listening
Video with listening activity
Learning intention: to say what your dream job would be
**Learning outcomes:
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Recap of “me gustaría”
Introduction to the Conditional (sería, me gustaría, trabajaría, etc.)
Describe what your dream job would be and why
*All exercises come with instructions in the “Notes” area.
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Written texts
Recorded audio for listening
Video with listening activity
Updated for 2024-25
Lesson 4/5 out of Languages on a Plate’s second beginner module 1.2: Passions and Pastimes, which is centred around building on the basics for Spanish beginners (perfect for Year 7).
This lesson reinforces students’ knowledge of regular Present Tense verb conjugation and teaches them vocabulary related to the weather.
Learning intention: to express what sports you do and whether you like them
Learning outcomes:
Recap regular verbs in the Present Tense and learn vocabulary for weather
Learn the verb “ir” in the Present Tense with appropriate vocabulary
Write what you do when the weather is changeable
*Lesson order (slides):
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Starter - conjugate verbs in the Present (linked to free time)
Vocabulary - Present Tense time references
Objectives
Recap of Present Tense conjugations (stop and drop then explicit re-going through)
Introduction to vocabulary related to weather
Translation - Sp to En, then En to Sp with weather (si and cuando) + Present Tense conjugations based on prior knowledge (hobbies)
Introduction to the verb “ir” explicitly
Game - wink murder verb conjugation in class (teacher-led)
Vocabulary - places (core)
Grammar - explicit introduction to al/a la/a los/a las
Listening (with transcript) for core information about a person and their hobbies and likes (IGCSE style question - in Spanish)
Objectives
Reading - true v false + vocabulary search/reinforcement
Snowballs adjective recap activity (teacher-led)
Speaking - trap door
Audiovisual reinforcement
Plenary - writing responses to what you do depending on the weather
We also have a Quizlet vocabulary list for the content of the lesson in our Spanish Steps 1 Folder.
Updated for September 2024-25
Lesson 10/10 out of Languages on a Plate’s beginner module: All About Me, which is centred around teaching the basics for Spanish beginners (perfect for Year 7).
This lesson introduces students to countries in Spanish, reinforces the verb “ser” in the Present and explicitly goes over Present Tense conjugations so that pupils can describe where they’re from and what languages they speak. The lesson builds on the knowledge from the first nine lessons in the module, which taught them the core verbs “ser” and “tener”, in addition to adjective agreements.
Learning intention: to say where you are from and which languages you speak
Learning outcomes:
Learn the vocabulary for “common” countries and nationalities
Recap the verb “ser” (to be) and how to agree adjectives
Learn how to conjugate regular “ar” and “ir” verbs to finish the lesson by saying which languages you speak and where you live
Lesson includes:
(Slide order)
Starter - put the adjective in the correct form
Objectives
Introduction to “common” countries and the corresponding nationalities
Game - money maker game - translate the words
Objectives
Recap of the verb “ser” in the Present
Grammar - using the information in the sentences, put the verb “ser” in the correct form
Think, pair, share on adjective agreements in Spanish
Grammar - explicit adjective agreements for nationalities
Grammar - write the correct nationality in the table
Grammar - change the nationality to the correct form
Objectives
Introduction to the verbs “hablar” and “vivir”
Listening - listen to the people and write in the correct information
Grammar - explicit going through how to conjugate verbs
Grammar - conjugate the verbs “hablar” and “vivir” based on the personal pronouns
Reading - read the information about the people and find the appropriate vocabulary
YouTube audiovisual to reinforce phonics and find new vocabulary
Plenary - write where you’re from
We also have a Quizlet vocabualry list for the content of the lesson in our Spanish Steps 1 Folder.
Learning intention: to learn how to say what someone’s job is
**Learning outcomes:
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Recap of the verb “ser” in the Present
Learn vocabulary to say “core” jobs
Say what someone’s job is and whether they like it
*All exercises come with instructions in the “Notes” area.
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**Lesson includes:
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Written texts
Recorded audio for listening
Video with listening activity
Game
Learning intention: to express what someone does for their job (verbs)
**Learning outcomes:
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Recap of vocabulary for jobs
Learn verbs to say what someone has to do at work
Describe someone’s job and what they do
*All exercises come with instructions in the “Notes” area.
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**Lesson includes:
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Written texts
Recorded audio for listening
Video with listening activity
Updated for 2024-25
Lesson 3/5 out of Languages on a Plate’s second beginner module 1.2: Passions and Pastimes, which is centred around building on the basics for Spanish beginners (perfect for Year 7), and builds on verbs of opinion and Present Tense conjugation in relation to hobbies.
This lesson reinforces students’ knowledge of regular Present Tense verb conjugation and verbs of opinion in Spanish, and teaches them vocabulary related to music and instrumements.
Learning intention: to express which musical instruments you play and what you like to listen to
Learning outcomes:
Re-cap verbs of opinion
Learn vocabulary for instruments and types of music
Express what music you like and why
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Starter - match up the verbs of opinion with music (cognates)
Objectives
Introduction to vocabulary related to musical instruments (infinitive and “yo” forms)
Game - fastest finger first (teacher-led)
Recap of verbs of opinion
Explicit grammar knowledge of verbs like “gustar”
Grammar - translate the verb “gustar” with vocabulary related to music
Objectives
Vocabulary - other core music vocabulary
Pre-listening guide
Listening - instrument, fave genre, fave singer, fave song
Reading - read the text find the words and answer the questions
Vocabulary - adjectives related to songs
Translation - double translation with opinions on musicians and songs
Audiovisual - reinforce knowledge
Plenary - answer the questions “¿Eres melómano? / ¿Tocas un instrumento?”
We also have a Quizlet vocabualry list for the content of the lesson in our Spanish Steps 1 Folder.
Updated for 2024-25
Lesson 2/5 out of Languages on a Plate’s second beginner module 1.2: Passions and Pastimes, which is centred around building on the basics for Spanish beginners (perfect for Year 7), and follows on from Module 1.1 All About Me, and more specifically, the first lesson in the series, “¿Qué haces en tu tiempo libre?”, which focused on hobbies and regular Present Tense conjugation.
This lesson reinforces students’ knowledge of regular present tense verb conjugation and verbs of opinion in Spanish, and teaches them vocabulary related to sports, plus the verbs “hacer” and “jugar” in the Present.
Learning intention: to express what sports you do and whether you like them
Learning outcomes:
Re-cap and expand on knowledge of verbs of opinion
Learn the stem-changing verb “jugar” and irregular verb “hacer” in the Present
Express what sports you like and why
Starter - translate the verbs of opinion in relation to hobbies
Objectives
Introduction to vocabulary related to sports (infinitive and “yo” forms)
Game - class versus teacher (teacher-led)
Recap of verbs of opinion
Explicit grammar knowledge of verbs like “gustar”
Grammar - put the correct form of “gustar” in the spaces
Reading - find the core information about people’s hobbies in Spanish (q. in Spanish)
Pre-listening advice
Listening - positives and negatives in relation to sports (+ reinforcement of days of the week vocabulary)
Reading - read the transcript and pick out core vocabulary
Grammar - translate the “gustar” verbs
Objectives
Recap of the Present
Explicit introduction to “jugar” and “hacer” in the Present (and touching on the concept of boot/stem-changing verbs + “go” verbs)
Grammar - choose the correct form of “jugar” and “hacer” based on the subject
Reading - true or false + find vocabulary
Objectives
Vocabulary - introduction to sports-related adjectives (14 words)
Recap of how adjectives work in Spanish
Audiovisual - reinforce listening skills
Speaking - drop down choice about preferences
Plenary - write a response to the question “¿te gusta hacer deporte?”
Objectives
Game - extra - picture reveal
We also have a Quizlet vocabualry list for the content of the lesson in our Spanish Steps 1 Folder.
**Updated for September 2024-25.
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Lesson 1/10 out of Languages on a Plate’s beginner module: All About Me, which is centred around teaching the basics for Spanish beginners (perfect for Year 7).
This lesson introduces students to Spanish for the first time, teaching them the alphabet and how to say their name, culminating in being able to write a basic dialogue introducing 2 or more people.
Learning intention: to introduce yourself in Spanish
Learning outcomes:
Know the greeting words and how to say your name in Spanish
Know how to spell your name in Spanish
Write a dialogue introducing 2 or more people
*All exercises come with instructions in the “Notes” area.
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**Lesson includes:
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(Slide order)
Starter - multiple choice fact-finder about the Spanish-speaking world
Objectives
Reading (with audio too) of a basic introduction dialogue
Extended dialgoue
Speaking drop-down guessing activity
YouTube video to hear and see in context
Vocabulary
Objectives
Alphabet phonics and audios (Spanish from Spain)
Popcorn tennis game for the alphabet (teacher-led)
Above and beyond vocabulary
Listening for spellings of names and teaching phonics
Writing - spelling out how to pronounce your name
Objectives
Plenary - writing a dialogue between 2 people
We also have a Quizlet vocabualry list for the content of the lesson in our Spanish Steps 1 Folder.
**Updated for September 2024-25.
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Lesson 2/10 out of Languages on a Plate’s beginner module: All About Me, which is centred around teaching the basics for Spanish beginners (perfect for Year 7).
This lesson introduces students to express how they are in Spanish (basic responses e.g. “fenomenal”, “genial”, “estupendo”, etc.). It builds on the knowledge from the first lesson in the module “¿Cómo te llamas?”, which taught them how to say and spell their name.
Learning intention: to express how you are in Spanish
Learning outcomes:
Remember the greeting words and how to introduce yourself in Spanish
Learn the different ways to express how you are in Spanish
Write a dialogue between 2 people to express how they are
Lesson includes:
(Slide order)
Starter - recap match-up on introduction vocabulary from the first lesson
Objectives
Introduction to vocabulary for how they are
Game - class vs teacher (teacher-led)
Game - fastest finger first (teacher-led)
Reading comprehension to pick out core words for how someone is
Objectives
Match up questions and responses with images
YouTube video for further audiovisual comprehension
Listening - name and how they are
Plenary - write a dialogue of how 2 or more people are
We also have a Quizlet vocabualry list for the content of the lesson in our Spanish Steps 1 Folder.
Learning intention: to express what types of TV shows you like
**Learning outcomes:
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Recap of “me gusta”
Learn vocabulary related to TV shows
Express what TV shows you like to watch and why - comparatives
*All exercises come with instructions in the “Notes” area.
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**Lesson includes:
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Written texts
Recorded audio for listening
Video with listening activity
Game
Learning intention: An introduction to the Imperfect and to describe what you used to do at the weekend
**Learning outcomes:
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Recap leisure vocabulary and use it in the Present and Preterite
An introduction to the Imperfect Tense
Express what you used to do at the weekend
*All exercises come with instructions in the “Notes” area.
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**Lesson includes:
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Written texts
Recorded audio for listening
Video with listening activity
Learning intention: to describe your daily routine
**Learning outcomes:
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Recap of times
Explicit introduction to reflexive verbs and daily routine vocabulary
Describe your daily routine
*All exercises come with instructions in the “Notes” area.
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**Lesson includes:
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Games
Written texts
Recorded audio for listening
Video with listening activity
Learning intention: to describe a healthy diet
**Learning outcomes:
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Recap of food vocabulary
Introduction to healthy diets
Describe if you have a healthy diet
*All exercises come with instructions in the “Notes” area.
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**Lesson includes:
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Written texts
Recorded audio for listening
Video with listening activity
Learning intention: to ask someone if they want to go to a restaurant with you
**Learning outcomes:
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Recap of Hispanic food
Recap of boot verbs linked to “poder”
Communicate effectively at a restaurant
*All exercises come with instructions in the “Notes” area.
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**Lesson includes:
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Written texts
Recorded audio for listening
Video with listening activity
Learning intention: to say what you did on holiday
Learning outcomes:
Recap of saying where you went on holiday and how you got there
Introduction to regular verbs in the Preterite
Say what you did on holiday
*All exercises come with instructions in the “Notes” area.
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**Lesson includes:
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Written texts
Recorded audio for listening
Video with listening activity
Learning intention: to express what extracurricular activities you do
Learning outcomes:
Recap of the Present Tense
Learn vocabulary for extracurricular activities
Write about what extracurricular activities you do
A*ll exercises come with instructions in the “Notes” area.
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**Lesson includes:
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Written texts
Recorded audio for listening
Video with listening activity
Learning intention: to give your opinion on your holiday
Learning outcomes:
Recap of verbs in the Preterite
Introduction to opinions in the Preterite
Give you opinion in the Preterite about your holiday
*All exercises come with instructions in the “Notes” area.
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Written texts
Recorded audio for listening
Video with listening activity
Learning intention: to learn how to say the time and describe your timetable
Learning outcomes:
Recap of numbers
Learn vocabulary for telling the time
Write about your timetable
*All exercises come with instructions in the “Notes” area.
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Lesson includes:
Written texts
Recorded audio for listening
Video with listening activity