A very comprehensive set of resources to study the topic of festivals in Spain. The presentation (25 slides) includes reading and writing activities, two role plays, six photo cards and two translations (Spanish into English and English into Spanish). The set also includes 6 worksheets that complement the presentation. Finally, there is a grammar activity that focuses on the use of impersonal verbs (“se” + he/she form of the verb) and the conditional. UPDATE: This resource now includes a worksheet with 8 activities based on the Mexican festival Dia de los muertos.

Two practice writing papers (one foundation, one higher) following the format of the new GCSE writing exam. The foundation paper includes four questions (describe the photo, 40 words question, translation and 90 words question) and the higher paper includes three (90 words question, 150 words question and translation). The papers focus on Theme 1 of the new spec (Identity and culture) and they cover family and relationships, technology and leisure. I have also included two feedback sheets (one foundation, now higher) that include"check-lists" (based on the AQA mark scheme for writing) to provide quick, personalised feedback for each of the questions. The check lists provide the students with feedback on what went well (WWW) and what they need to do to improve further (TIF). The resource also includes an explanation of the requirements of the Foundation and the Higher writing papers and a copy of the mark scheme for each question. Also available in Spanish: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-french-gcse-practice-writing-paper-and-feedback-sheets-theme-1-identity-and-culture-11668337

Two practice writing papers (one foundation, one higher) following the format of the new GCSE writing exam. The foundation paper includes four questions (describe the photo, 40 words question, translation and 90 words question) and the higher paper includes three (90 words question, 150 words question and translation). The papers focus on Theme 1 of the new spec (Identity and culture) and they cover family and relationships, technology and leisure. I have also included two feedback sheets (one foundation, now higher) that include"check-lists" (based on the AQA mark scheme for writing) to provide quick, personalised feedback for each of the questions. The check lists provide the students with feedback on what went well (WWW) and what they need to do to improve further (TIF). The resource also includes an explanation of the requirements of the Foundation and the Higher writing papers and a copy of the mark scheme for each question. Also available in French: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-french-gcse-practice-writing-paper-and-feedback-sheets-theme-1-identity-and-culture-11668337

Seven worksheets to help teachers provide their students with an overview of the new French GCSE course (AQA specification), the requirements of the new speaking and writing exams (both at foundation and higher level) and mark schemes, and four sheets to provide the students with immediate, personalised feedback for their mock or practice speaking and writing papers. UPDATE: the feedback sheets now include the 2018 grade boundaries, to make it easier for the teachers to estimate a grade.

Nine worksheets to help teachers provide their students with an overview of the new Spanish GCSE course, an overview of the speaking and the writing exams (both at foundation and higher level) and four sheets to provide the students with immediate, personalised feedback for their mock or practice speaking and writing papers. UPDATE: the feedback sheets now include the 2018 grade boundaries, to make it easier for teachers to estimate a grade.

A set of twenty-five role plays (thirteen foundation, twelve higher) covering the whole of Theme 3 (Current and future education and employment), of the new Spanish GCSE course (AQA specification). The booklet also includes an overview of the course, an explanation of the requirements of the speaking exam and the mark scheme for the role play. Updated with a Role Play feedback sheet.

A twelve page booklet to prepare students for paper 2 (writing) of the new A Level Spanish specification (2018 onwards), specifically focused on La casa de Bernarda Alba. The booklet includes: - a summary of the requirements of the paper - the assessment objectives and mark scheme - two initial activities to "get the students thinking" (27 questions about key aspects of the film, and a variety quotations from the play for the students to discuss) - the four essay questions from the AQA sample materials - a further 16 essay questions (some of them adapted from past exam questions from the outgoing specification), covering a wide range of aspects, to provide the students with plenty of practice opportunities - four pages of useful language to write an essay - a self-assessment check-list for the students to use to reflect on their own work.

A twelve page booklet to prepare Spanish A Level students for paper 2 of the new specification (2018 examination), specifically focused on writing about El laberinto del fauno (Pan’s Labyrinth). The booklet includes: - a summary of the requirements of the paper - the assessment objectives and mark scheme - two initial activities to “get the students thinking” (20 questions about key aspects of the film, and ten quotations from the film for the students to discuss), - the four essay questions from the AQA sample materials - a further 15 essay questions (some of them adapted from past exam questions from the outgoing specification). - four pages of useful language to write an essay -a self-assessment check-list for the students to use to reflect on their own work. PLEASE NOTE: this resource can now be acquired as part of this, much more comprehensive, Pan’s Labyrinth Support Guide: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/spanish-a-level-el-laberinto-del-fauno-gu-a-de-estudio-pan-s-labyrinth-student-support-guide-12002448

A 37-page booklet to help prepare Spanish A Level students for Paper 3 (speaking test). The booklet covers the four themes and twelve sub-themes studied in the two-year course, as well as guidelines on how to approach the Individual research project. It also includes a student-friendly overview of the new specification, an explanation of the requirements of Paper 3, the assessment objectives and the mark scheme for both part one (discussion if a sub-theme) and part two (presentation and discussion of the individual research project) of the paper. Each sub-theme in part one is illustrated with one of the sample photo cards from AQA, followed by a list of 20 to 30 questions that the students could be expected to be able to answer when discussing the sub-theme. There are 285 questions altogether, providing the students with opportunities to study each sub-theme in quite a lot of detail (and the teachers with plenty of homework opportunities!) The booklet also explains what the individual research project consists of, what the teacher’s role is and suggested titles. Finally, the booklet also contain three pages of useful language for the test. UPDATE (13/06/19) - I have updated the booklet to get rid of the more “general” questions and focus it more on Spanish speaking countries.

A very comprehensive set of resources to study the topic of the weather in Spanish. Suitable for students of all levels, the presentation starts with simple vocabulary activities and little games (Simon says, Battleship, human dominoes) and it builds up from there (weather forecasts, leisure activities in different kinds of weather). It also includes a range of reading activities to do with the weather and the climate in Spain. Additionally I have included several reading and writing activities about Spanish geography to provide the students with a better understanding of Spanish geographical features (and at the end of the topic they will even believe you when you say that it does indeed snow in Spain; quite a lot, actually!)

An overview of the two years of the new Spanish A Level course and a lesson-by-lesson Scheme of learning for the new Spanish AS / A Level Year 1 (based on the AQA specification). The overviews include a summary of what topics, grammar points and exam skills should be covered during each half term of the two year course, as well as guidance on the kind of Key Marked Pieces (assessment tasks) that should be completed each half term in order to provide the students with practice of all aspects of Papers 1, 2 and 3. Additionally, I have included a lesson-by-lesson Scheme Of Learning for Year 1 (AS). Based on the Hodder book / online resources, and working on the basis that students get four hours of teaching a week (Teacher 1 and Teacher 2) and one hour of independent learning (ILC session).

A set of 20 role plays covering theme two of the new Spanish GCSE course (based on the AQA specification). It includes 10 foundation and 10 higher role plays, on the topics "Home, town, neighbourhood and region" "Social issues" and "Global issues" "Travel and Tourism". Each role play includes candidate's role and teacher's role, and both the 'tú' and 'usted' forms are used. The file also includes a student-friendly summary of the specification for the new speaking exam and the mark scheme for the role play. I have also included a foundation and higher mark scheme feedback sheet to provide students with instant, personalised feedback as they complete mock speaking exams. Updated with Role Play feedback sheet.

A set of 15 role plays covering theme one of the new Spanish GCSE course (based on the AQA specification). It includes 8 foundation and 7 higher role plays, and it covers the aspects family and relationships, technology in everyday life, leisure and festivals. Each role play includes candidate's role and teacher's role, and both the 'tú' and 'usted' forms are used. The file also includes a student-friendly summary of the specification for the new speaking exam and the mark scheme for the role play. I have also included files with the mark schemes (foundation and higher) for the speaking test to provide the students with instant, personalised feedback as they complete practice speaking papers. UPDATE - Feedback sheets now included.