“Lo bueno es que en mi barrio hay mucho que hacer”. A set of 16 cards for pupils to read, analyse and to separate into positive and negative opinions. The cards contain lots of vocabulary on this topic which pupils ‘hunt’ for using the worksheet. They could then be given some of the cards each to translate before producing their own opinions, recycling the language from this resource.

A text for 6th form which focuses on the impact of immigration on Spanish schools, the problems it causes and possible solutions. The text is scaffolded in chunks with reading tasks: gap-fill, synonym search and true/ false questions. The level of challenge is high and there is translation into English and into Spanish, focusing on some key grammatical constructions. Suggested answers are included.

This is a reading comprehension task to stretch pupils in KS3 or to introduce the core vocabulary for this topic at GCSE (House & Home). There are four texts and pupils must read and understand them before completing the comprehension questions, vocabulary hunt, gap-fill task and translation into English. Answers included.

Semana Santa y las fiestas religiosas. A comprehensive worksheet on Semana Santa in Spain and its importance today. There is an overview of religious festivals in Spain, an overview of Semana Santa and a text about how it is viewed today and its relationship with religion. The language activities include: gap-fill, synonym hunt, true or false, vocabulary hunt and plenary translation. Answers included.

A comprehensive stand-alone worksheet to build into any lesson on languages, nationalities & introducing oneself. Based around the vocabulary and content of Zoom, there is an extended reading task with a narrow reading comprehension exercise and also 'vocabulary hunt' activity targeting some higher phrases. These phrases are then recycled in a translation activity into Spanish.

A standalone resource on ‘mi rutina diaria’ with a reading comprehension and activities, translation tasks and a sentence builder. For KS3 or Y10 introduction to the topic. Answers included.

This is an exam style text on ‘el año negro del turismo’ in Spain (2020) to translate into English followed by translations into Spanish, recycling the same vocabulary. Suggested answers are also included and the text provides up-to-date key cultural references that can be used in the Speaking exam. If you found this useful, consider taking a look at my full A Level Translation Bundle with 20 more exam practice translations here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-level-spanish-translation-practice-bundle-range-of-topics-into-english-and-spanish-12050364 There is also a free example here on the topic of paternity leave, to preview the quality: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-level-permiso-de-paternidad-translations-on-el-mercado-laboral-and-paternity-leave-with-answers-12043678

A writing mat to introduce the concept of the subjunctive mood: its triggers, some key verb formations and examples that use these over a variety of topics.

A translation worksheet on the topic of chores and helping at home. Six different translation exercises which recycle the same key language and introduce new linguistic items in a scaffolded way. The exercises are ramped in terms of difficulty and final activity is a plenary translation task into Spanish. Answers included. Preview the quality of this resource with this free sample here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/spanish-gcse-mi-barrio-mi-ciudad-town-and-my-area-translation-worksheet-12398469 Consider purchasing a bundle of these resources for £3 here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/spanish-gcse-translation-worksheets-various-topics-12392700

A resource on the linguistic abilities of Spanish young people and its link to unemployment in Spain. There are reading tasks with true/false, sentence match up and synonym finding exercises and translations into Spanish and English. The translations into Spanish all require the subjunctive. Answers included.

This resource recaps key adjectives from KS3 and requires pupils to manipulate them and to practise using correct adjectival agreement. There are 30 adjectives to revise and define, a grammar activity changing adjectives to fit the context and a final translation task.

A standalone worksheet for KS3 / beginners on the topic of ‘donde vivo yo’. The activities are scaffolded and introduce types of house, common adjectives, the verb ‘vivir’ and also ‘está’, compass directions and more. The are translation activities, reading gap-fill and a final paragraph to translate into Spanish using all the language from the lesson. Answers included.

Consider purchasing the full A Level Translation Bundle here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-level-spanish-translation-practice-bundle-range-of-topics-into-english-and-spanish-12050364 This is an exam style text on ‘la influencia de Internet’ in Spain to translate into English followed by translation into Spanish, recycling the same vocabulary. Suggested answers are also included and the text provides key cultural references that can be used in the Speaking exam. There is a free example here on the topic of paternity leave, to preview the quality: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-level-permiso-de-paternidad-translations-on-el-mercado-laboral-and-paternity-leave-with-answers-12043678

A standalone resource on the topic of music and music-listening trends in Spain. It consists of a text to study, with a vocabulary search and synonym match up, a reading comprehension task and plenary translation tasks which recycle the key vocabulary from the first tasks. Answers included.

A standalone resource to introduce KS3 pupils or foundation GCSE pupils to the regular present tense patterns with lots of practice and examples. The exercises focus on 10 key infinitives and include infinitive match up, recognising and translating verbs to English, forming verbs in Spanish, sentence match, sentence translation and gap fill. Answers included.

A standalone reading task on house and home for KS3 intermediate or GCSE. The reading comprehension consists of four descriptions of Spanish homes on sale with a vocabulary search, true or false comprehension questions, translation into English and a plenary speaking task. With answers.

A comprehensive stand-alone resource to introduce household chores with infinitive expressions. The activities include: finding errors in a translation, speaking/writing mat, translation both ways and two reading comprehensions. Answers included. There is also a translation game resource with vocabulary based on household chores, daily routine and hobbies. (Pupils roll the dice in and have to translate the square they land on. One pupil is the referee and confirms if they are correct). Please leave a review if you find this useful for your pupils or if you have any feedback. You can also message me directly on Twitter @mfl_secondary

A standalone resource on immigration in Spain and its impact on the population in recent years. It includes an A Level text with reading exercises (vocabulary hunt, synonyms hunt, true/false task & comprehension questions), translation activities and a vocabulary recap. With answers.

Là où j’habite. A whole lesson resource to allow pupils to introduce themselves and to say where they live & what kind of home they have. There is a reading comprehension, vocabulary hunt, speaking mat, translation activity and an extension task with conditional sentences e.g. ‘Si j’étais riche…’ This resource will scaffold pupils’ own answers and allow them to talk about where they live and would like to live. Answers included.

A reading comprehension and powerpoint of activities to use to when planning a lesson on Pocket Money for KS3 or the beginning of GCSE. The PowerPoint contains a “unjumble” these sentences activity, a speaking overview on pocket money and some translation practice. The reading is good practice of vocabulary with some complex structures built in. There are then two comprehension activities to do and then pupils can use these as models for their own answers. Suggested answers included.