This Spanish grammar practice resource helps students understand how to use desde, desde hace, and** hace**. It also includes explanations and exercises for desde que and hace que. This resource is designed for students who are already familiar with these, but who need extra support in using them correctly. Often, even fairly advanced students struggle with these, and with some extra focus on them, they can sort them out in their minds and self-correct. What does the resource include? Guided notes on how to use (1) desde, (2) desde hace, (3) hace, (4) desde que, and (5) hace que. Translation exercises from Spanish into English, practicing each one of these. Translation exercises from English into Spanish, practicing each one of these. Gap fill exercise practicing desde, desde hace and hace. How to use the resource The resource can be used either with or without teacher intervention. Students should be able to use dictionaries (either paper or online) to look up any vocabulary they need as the resource is focusing on grammar practice, not vocabulary-building. There are answers included in the resource, and teachers can mark students’ work, or students can mark their own work. The resource is available to download in both A4 size and Letter size. Thank you for taking the time to look at this resource. To keep up-to-date with our latest resources and posts, please follow Sail Through Spanish on Instagram. Please consider posting a review of this resource if you go on to purchase it. Many thanks!

Get your students happily conversing on this fun topic with this Spanish Reading Comprehension resource focused on family, love and friendships (la familia, el amor y las amistades). It includes five reading texts, each covering a different aspect of the topic. The titles of the reading texts are: El modelo de la familia en España (The family model in Spain) ¿Cómo sería tu novio o novia ideal? (What would your ideal boyfriend or girlfriend be like?) ¿En tu opinión, cuáles son las características de un buen amigo? (In your opinion, what are the characteristics of a good friend?) Las ventajas y desventajas de tener hermanos y hermanas (The advantages and disadvantages of having brothers and sisters) Una boda real: los reyes españoles (A royal wedding: the Spanish king and queen) The reading texts are written for intermediate / upper-intermediate level Spanish students. Each text is designed to include high-quality vocabulary so that students are then able to speak and write about this topic with relevant, advanced vocabulary. What does the resource include? Five reading texts Comprehension and vocabulary exercises for each reading text Translation exercises Two writing questions Crossword puzzle Speaking exercise (Photo card) Vocabulary sheet for memorization Answers for the comprehension, vocabulary and translation exercises The resource is available to download in both A4 size and Letter size. If you would like to purchase the full range of our Spanish Reading Comprehension resources, please click here to see the full bundle. Thank you for taking the time to look at this resource. To keep up-to-date with our latest resources and posts, please follow Sail Through Spanish on Instagram. Please consider posting a review of this resource if you go on to purchase it. Many thanks!

Get your students engaged on this highly-relevant topic with this Spanish Reading Comprehension resource focused on life at school (el colegio). It includes five reading texts, each covering a different aspect of the topic, along with fun activites. The titles of the reading texts are: ¿Cómo es tu liceo? (What is your school like?) Consejos para evitar el estrés en el instituto (Tips for preventing stress at school) ¿Cuál es tu asignatura preferida? (What is your favorite subject?) Las ventajas y desventajas de llevar uniforme (The advantages and disadvantages of wearing uniform) ¿Quién es tu profesor favorito? (Who is your favorite teacher?) The reading texts are written for intermediate/upper-intermediate level Spanish students. Each text is designed to include high-quality vocabulary so that students are then able to speak and write about this topic with relevant, advanced vocabulary. What does the resource include? Five reading texts Comprehension and vocabulary exercises for each reading text Translation exercises Two writing questions Crossword puzzle Speaking exercise (Photo card) Vocabulary sheet for memorization Answers for the comprehension, vocabulary and translation exercises The resource is available to download in both A4 size and Letter size. If you would like to purchase the full range of our Spanish Reading Comprehension resources, please click here to see the full bundle. Thank you for taking the time to look at this resource. To keep up-to-date with our latest resources and posts, please follow Sail Through Spanish on Instagram. Please consider posting a review of this resource if you go on to purchase it. Many thanks!

If you are looking for fun Spanish resources on Christmas, this engaging Spanish Reading Comprehension resource focuses on Christmas, New Year and Reyes (Navidad, Año Nuevo y los Reyes Magos). It includes five reading texts, each covering a different aspect of the topic. The titles of the reading texts are: ¿Cómo celebras Navidad? (How do you celebrate Christmas?) La chocolatada Cómo asegurar que tengas el mejor año nuevo (How to ensure you have the best New Year) Los Reyes Magos traen regalos (The Wise Men bring presents) María y José: la primera Navidad (Mary and Joseph: the first Christmas) The reading texts are written for intermediate / upper-intermediate level Spanish students. Each text is designed to include high-quality vocabulary so that students are then able to speak and write about this topic with relevant, advanced vocabulary. What does the resource include? Five reading texts Comprehension and vocabulary exercises for each reading text Translation exercises Two writing questions Crossword puzzle Speaking exercise (Photo card) Vocabulary sheet for memorization Answers for the comprehension, vocabulary and translation exercises The resource is available to download in both A4 size and Letter size. If you would like to purchase the full range of our Spanish Reading Comprehension resources, please click here to see the full bundle. Thank you for taking the time to look at this resource. To keep up-to-date with our latest resources and posts, please follow Sail Through Spanish on Instagram. Please consider posting a review of this resource if you go on to purchase it. Many thanks!

This Spanish Reading Comprehension resource focuses on gender inequality (la desigualdad y el género). It includes three reading texts, each covering a different aspect of the topic, along with relevant activities. The titles of the reading texts are: La pandemia aumenta la desigualdad de género (The pandemic is increasing gender inequality) ¿Es sexista el idioma español? (Is the Spanish language sexist?) El lado oscuro del machismo (The dark side of chauvinism) The reading texts are written for intermediate/upper-intermediate level Spanish students. Each text is designed to include high-quality vocabulary so that students are then able to speak and write about this topic with relevant, advanced vocabulary. What does the resource include? Three reading texts Comprehension and vocabulary exercises for each reading text Translation exercises Two writing questions Speaking exercise (Photo card) Vocabulary sheet for memorization Answers for the comprehension, vocabulary and translation exercises The resource is available to download in both A4 size and Letter size. If you would like to purchase the full range of our Reading & Vocab Practice resources, please click here to see the full bundle. Thank you for taking the time to look at this resource. To keep up-to-date with our latest resources and posts, please follow Sail Through Spanish on Instagram. Please consider posting a review of this resource if you go on to purchase it. Many thanks!

This PowerPoint presentation provides an overview of Carnaval and Semana Santa in Spain. Describing the traditions of Carnival, Easter and Semana Santa in Spanish, this PowerPoint includes 10 slides with relevant images to help students grasp the cultural background to the celebrations. The final slide provides a brief research activity to help students discover curious local traditions that will increase their cultural understanding. For more resources on Spanish festivals, check out these Reading Comprehension activities on Fiestas españolas. Thank you for taking the time to look at this resource. To keep up-to-date with our latest resources and posts, please follow Sail Through Spanish on Instagram. Please consider posting a review of this resource if you go on to purchase it. Many thanks!

This PowerPoint presentation (in Spanish) on cambios en la familia en España provides an in-depth overview of the changes in the family in Spain over recent decades (los cambios en la familia). The presentation offers up-to-date and accurate charts and figures showing the current family situation in Spain. It refers to themes such as birth rates, fertility rates, women in the workplace, marriage, divorce, cohabitation, unemployment, emancipation, and life expectancy. All of this is provided within the context of Spanish history and culture. The presentation also provides some analysis, explaining the reasons behind these trends and includes some activities that students can use to engage with the topics. Thank you for taking the time to look at this resource. Please consider posting a review of this resource if you go on to purchase it. Many thanks!

This Spanish Reading Comprehension resource focuses on home, town and city (casa, pueblo y ciudad). It includes five reading texts, each covering a different aspect of the topic, along with engaging activities. The titles of the reading texts are: ¿Cómo es vivir en Madrid? (What is it like to live in Madrid?) La vida rural en España (Rural life in Spain) ¿Cómo es tu ciudad? (What is your city like?) ¿Cómo sería tu casa de sueño? (What would your dream house be like?) Las ventajas de vivir en una ciudad grande (The advantages of living in a big city) The reading texts are written for intermediate/upper-intermediate level Spanish students. Each text is designed to include high-quality vocabulary so that students are then able to speak and write about this topic with relevant, advanced vocabulary. What does the resource include? Five reading texts Comprehension and vocabulary exercises for each reading text Translation exercises Two writing questions Speaking exercise (Photo card) Vocabulary sheet for memorization Answers for the comprehension, vocabulary and translation exercises The resource is available to download in both A4 size and Letter size. Similar resources La tecnología moderna: Spanish Reading Comprehension La familia, el amor y las amistades: Spanish Reading Comprehension El tiempo libre: Spanish Reading Comprehension Spanish Reading Comprehension Bundle Thank you for taking the time to look at this resource. To keep up-to-date with our latest resources and posts, please follow Sail Through Spanish on Instagram. Please consider posting a review of this resource if you go on to purchase it. Many thanks!

A fantastic resource on the topic of Social Media designed for Spanish advanced learners. This Spanish-English glossary is a compilation of key vocabulary that is topic-specific. It covers vocabulary relating to the benefits and disadvantages of social media as well as some background vocabulary. The vocabulary is both essential and advanced and is an excellent platform for enabling students to understand what they read on the subject and to speak and write about it with vocabulary that impresses. It is ideal for pre-reading, revision and used in conjunction with regular study. This glossary is designed as a compact **two-page resource **in black and white, easily downloaded and printed, and beautifully formatted. Other glossaries available: There are also Spanish-English glossaries available on the topics of Immigration, Family and Relationships, and the Spanish Civil War. Thank you for taking the time to look at this resource. To keep up-to-date with our latest resources and posts, please follow Sail Through Spanish on Instagram. Please consider posting a review of this resource if you go on to purchase it. Many thanks!

A fun resource designed to consolidate vocabulary to describe family and friends. It covers some family members, physical descriptions, and character and personality. It includes a vocab sheet, a long translation, plus extra vocab activities. This resource could be used for homework, revision or independent study.

A fantastic resource on the topic of Immigration designed for advanced learners of Spanish. This Spanish-English glossary is a compilation of key vocabulary that is topic-specific. It covers vocabulary relating to the reasons behind immigration, attitudes towards it, the means and background. The vocabulary is both essential and advanced and is an excellent platform for enabling students to understand what they read on the subject, and to speak and write about it with vocabulary that impresses. It is ideal for pre-reading, revision and used in conjunction with regular study. This glossary is designed as a compact two-page resource in black and white, easily downloaded and printed, and beautifully formatted. Other glossaries available: There are also Spanish-English glossaries available on the topics of Social Media, Family and Relationships, and the Spanish Civil War. More resources on immigration: Advanced Reading Practice on Immigration Thank you for taking the time to look at this resource. To keep up-to-date with our latest resources and posts, please follow Sail Through Spanish on Instagram. Please consider posting a review of this resource if you go on to purchase it. Many thanks!

Christmas and New-Year themed Snakes and Ladders game. This game practices translation, the past tense and expressing opinions, all on the topic of Christmas, New Year and Reyes. This resource is formatted to be printed out on A3 paper. Instructions are included, but you will need dice and counters to play the game. Juego de serpientes y escaleras sobre el tema Navidad, Año Nuevo y los Reyes Magos. Este juego practica la traducción, el pretérito y expresar opiniones, todo sobre el tema de Navidades. Este recurso es para imprimir en papel A3. Las instrucciones son incluidas, pero necesitarás un dado y fichas para jugar.

This Study Guide for Laura Esquivel’s Como agua para chocolate helps students to understand the book for themselves, observing important themes and forming opinions about characters and events. What is the aim of the resource? For each of the twelve chapters in the book, there is a Spanish-English vocabulary grid, a research task, comprehension questions and analysis questions. The research tasks are designed to help students understand the context of the story (Mexican history, Mexican cuisine, and Mexican culture). The comprehension questions are designed to be answered in English. The purpose of these is to make sure students understand what is happening all the way through each chapter and, most importantly, to ensure they don’t miss anything important. The analysis questions are designed to be answered in Spain, in a group discussion. The purpose of these is to help students express their reactions to the development of the characters and the events. They also draw students’ attention to emerging themes and literary techniques. What does the resource include? Vocabulary grid for each chapter Research task for each chapter Comprehension questions for each chapter Analysis questions for each chapter Overview of themes Answers for comprehension questions (Please note that there are no answers for the research tasks or the analysis questions as these would vary.) The resource is available to download in both A4 size and Letter size. Thank you for taking the time to look at this resource. To keep up-to-date with our latest resources and posts, please follow Sail Through Spanish on Instagram. Please consider posting a review of this resource if you go on to purchase it. Many thanks!

A fantastic resource on the topic of the Relationships designed for Spanish advanced learners. This Spanish-English glossary is a compilation of key vocabulary that is topic-specific. It covers** vocabulary relating to marriage and divorce, families, feminism, women in the workplace and young people at home**. The vocabulary is both **essential and advanced **and is an excellent platform for enabling students to understand what they read on the subject and to speak and write about it with vocabulary that impresses. It is ideal for pre-reading, revision and used in conjunction with regular study. This glossary is designed as a compact two-page resource in black and white, easily downloaded and printed, and beautifully formatted. Other glossaries available: There are also Spanish-English glossaries available on the topics of Social Media, Immigration, and the Spanish Civil War. More resources on family and relationships: La familia, el amor y las amistades: Reading & Vocab Practice La desigualdad y el género: Reading & Vocab Practice Thank you for taking the time to look at this resource. To keep up-to-date with our latest resources and posts, please follow Sail Through Spanish on Instagram. Please consider posting a review of this resource if you go on to purchase it. Many thanks!

A fun resource designed to consolidate vocabulary on mobile technology. It uses the imperfect and present tenses to compare life before mobile technology to nowadays. There is also an optional brief grammar exercise on direct object pronouns. It includes a vocab sheet, a long translation, plus extra vocab and grammar activities. This resource could be used for homework, revision or independent study. This is the second resource in a series. Find my first resource entitled Relationships with Family and Friends Translation: GCSE Spanish Theme 1: Topic 1.

A fun resource designed to consolidate vocabulary on sport and practise the preterite tense. It includes a vocab sheet, a long translation, plus extra vocab and preterite tense activities. This resource could be used for homework, revision or independent study. This is the fourth resource in a series. Find my first resource entitled [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/relationships-with-family-and-friends-translation-gcse-spanish-theme-1-topic-1-12340886] The second resource in the series is entitled https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/technology-in-everyday-lives-translation-gcse-spanish-theme-1-topic-2-12343610 The third resource in the series is entitled https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/music-cinema-and-tv-translation-gcse-spanish-theme-1-topic-3-12345483

A fun resource designed to consolidate vocabulary on food, eating out and cooking. It uses the future tense (going to) to describe various people’s dinner plans. There is also an optional brief grammar exercise on “ponerse a”. It includes a vocab sheet, a long translation, plus extra vocab and grammar activities. This resource could be used for homework, revision or independent study.

Encourage kindness, politeness and courtesy in your Spanish classroom with this colorful and inspiring wall poster. It could be used alongside classroom rules or expectations. This poster is available with both a white and color background, so you can choose whichever one suits your classroom decor needs. Can be printed onto A3, A4 or can be adapted to other sizes. Other Spanish wall posters available: Spanish Artists Classroom Wall Poster Como Agua Para Chocolate Poster Thank you for taking the time to look at this resource. To keep up-to-date with our latest resources and posts, please follow Sail Through Spanish on Instagram. Please consider posting a review of this resource if you go on to purchase it. Many thanks!

Give your students some cultural knowledge of Spain with this colorful and informative wall poster on Spanish artists and painters. The perfect way to decorate your classroom to deepen your students’ cultural awareness. This poster is** available with both a white and color background**, so you can choose whichever one suits your classroom decor needs. The Spanish artists included in this poster are El Greco, Diego Velázquez, Francisco de Zurbarán, Bartolomé Murillo, Francisco Goya, Joaquín Sorolla, Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, and Salvador Dalí. Can be printed onto A3, A4 or can be adapted to other sizes. Other Spanish wall posters available: 5 ways to show kindness to your Spanish teacher Como agua para chocolate: personajes principales Thank you for taking the time to look at this resource. To keep up-to-date with our latest resources and posts, please follow Sail Through Spanish on Instagram. Please consider posting a review of this resource if you go on to purchase it. Many thanks!