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Calabaza

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I am an enthusiastic teacher with 18 years experience teaching Spanish, French and Italian to Primary and Secondary Pupils. I love making engaging resources for my pupils and always try to make learning fun.

I am an enthusiastic teacher with 18 years experience teaching Spanish, French and Italian to Primary and Secondary Pupils. I love making engaging resources for my pupils and always try to make learning fun.
Spanish Technology (La Tecnologia)
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Spanish Technology (La Tecnologia)

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An attractive powerpoint introducing basic technology phrases followed by whole class games and Conti style activities such as Tangled Translation, Ping Pong Translation, Verbal Volley Match up, Translate with first letter of each word, etc. A good motivator for all ability levels. Worked very well for my classes. Thanks Pixabay for the images.
Music Quiz - Guess the language!
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Music Quiz - Guess the language!

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An attractive powerpoint with a link to 12 different songs sung in different languages across the world from Spanish to Japanese. Ideal for European Day of languages or fun lessons/clubs in MFL.
Stupendous Spanish Songs (Gap Fill)
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Stupendous Spanish Songs (Gap Fill)

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10 Modern and Classic Spanish Songs with a Gap Fill Activity. There are links to the the songs in the titles and a word bank is provided so that pupils can decide which words go in the gaps. A perfect end of term activity or some novelty fun lessons to keep them motivated.
2024 Music Quiz - Guess the language
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2024 Music Quiz - Guess the language

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An attractive powerpoint with a link to 12 different songs sung in different languages across the world from Spanish to Japanese. Ideal for European Day of languages or fun lessons/clubs in MFL. If you have downloaded my previous music quiz, this is exactly the same but with more up to date songs and some different languages.
Ocho Apellidos Vascos Lessons
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Ocho Apellidos Vascos Lessons

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4 lessons presenting different aspects of Ocho Apellidos Vascos with quizzes at the end. Based on ideas from the Hodder Education Study Guide. Can be used in conjuction with the study guide or as a stand alone resource.
Ocho Apellidos Vascos, Character Analysis
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Ocho Apellidos Vascos, Character Analysis

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An attractive powerpoint, analysing the main characters in Ocho Apellidos Vascos with a quiz at the end. It is based on the Hodder Modern Languages Study Guide. It can be used with the book or as a stand alone resource.
Ocho Apellidos Vascos, Director's Techniques
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Ocho Apellidos Vascos, Director's Techniques

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An attractive powerpoint with notes on the director’s techniques in Ocho Apellidos Vascos and a quiz at the end. It is based on facts from the Hodder Education Modern Languages Study Guide. It could be used in conjuction with this book or as a stand alone resource.
Spanish Directed Writing
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Spanish Directed Writing

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9 complete lessons which help pupils to prepare for the Directed Writing Exam. Includes Conti and other modern style activities such as Mosaic Writing, Mosaic Listening, Mosaic Translation, Tangled Translation, Sentences Bingo, Sentence Stealer, Pass the Parcel, Verbal Volley, Spanish Whispers, Stand and Deliver, Fill in the Gaps, First letter of words translation, One Pen One Dice and Rock Climbing, to name but a few.
Higher Assignment
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Higher Assignment

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An attractive powerpoint which takes pupils through what is required for the Higher Assignment in child-friendly language. It explains the process in detail and gives links to the relevant parts of the SQA website which show marking criteria, the answer booklet, examples of previous assignments with feedback on grades, etc. It could also be a helpful reminder to teachers about where everything is or a more manageable guide for new teachers who haven’t taught the assignment before. The examples that are given are Spanish ones but all of the information is relevant to any Higher Modern Language.
Day of the Dead Story, Comprehension & Quiz
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Day of the Dead Story, Comprehension & Quiz

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This is a colourful powerpoint containing a humorous, fictional, family story in English based on the theme of Day of the Dead with comprehension questions at the end, a word list explaining terms in English and Spanish, followed by a fun quiz on the main concepts of Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos). It is quite an easy lesson for younger or low ability learners. However, more able learners may equally enjoy it!
Intro to Higher Directed Writing
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Intro to Higher Directed Writing

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An attractive powerpoint explaining what you need to do for the Higher Directed Writing, links to examples from the SQA and introductory phrases with activities to practise the vocabulary (mostly Conti based). It’s tried and tested and my students greatly improved their Directed Writing Skills by following this series of powerpoints.
Spanish Cities
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Spanish Cities

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A complete lesson on Spanish cities. There is a powerpoint which describes 5 main Spanish Cities (Barcelona, Madrid, Santander, Seville and Valencia) with reading activities and entertaining video links. There are also puzzles attached on each city followed by a research project which could be completed individually or in groups.
Spanish Name Day Cultural Lesson
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Spanish Name Day Cultural Lesson

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A powerpoint with a video link explaining the tradition in Spain of celebrating your name day. There is an accompanying booklet giving a calendar of every day of the year and which names are celebrated on that date. There is also a wordsearch of Spanish names to do at the end. An ideal end of term or cultural activity, suitable for all ages.
French Technology
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French Technology

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An attractive powerpoint introducing basic technology phrases followed by whole class games and Conti style activities such as Tangled Translation, Ping Pong Translation, Verbal Volley Match up, Translate with first letter of each word, etc. A good motivator for all ability levels. Worked very well for my classes. Thanks Pixabay for the image
Les Matieres (French School Subjects)
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Les Matieres (French School Subjects)

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A simple, old school powerpoint that introduces the school subject and has visual effects and activities to practice the words. Vocab lists on the last 2 slides. I have used this for years with my pupils and it never fails to generate enthusiasm.
Language and Culture Taster Lesson/Club/Event (5 lessons, 5 countries)
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Language and Culture Taster Lesson/Club/Event (5 lessons, 5 countries)

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A powerpoint presentation featuring popular characters for younger children (Pokemon, Paw Patrol, Bluey, Mario & Luigi, Gabby’s Dollhouse and Creative Galaxy). Perfect for European Day of Languages, a language club/camp or simply part of some normal, fun lessons in the classroom. Each lesson features a story of the characters visiting a country, learning about the culture (with little bits of language) and then completing a quiz at the end of the story. The lessons also contain cultural activities, including craft, lego challenges, games and speaking tasks as well as links to various fun songs and vocab learning resources. The languages and cultures features in chronological order are: France, China, Spain, Italy, Scotland.
Advanced Family (Relationships with Parents)
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Advanced Family (Relationships with Parents)

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An attractive powerpoint introducing advanced vocabulary about getting on with your parents (A-Level, Upper GCSE or Scottish Higher) and activities to practise it. There are speaking, reading and translation activities including Conti style such as Ping-Pong Translation, Sentences Bingo and Rock Climbing
Healthy Lifestyle - Exercise
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Healthy Lifestyle - Exercise

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A detailed powerpoint introducing advanced level vocabulary to do with exercise and fitness. It comes with listening, translation reading and writing activities, some of which are Conti inspired. Perfect for A-Level, Upper level GCSE or Scottish Higher Students.
Ocho Apellidos Vascos, Background Information
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Ocho Apellidos Vascos, Background Information

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An attractive powerpoint with notes on the social and historical context of Ocho Apellidos Vascos and a quiz at the end. It is based on facts from the Hodder Education Modern Languages Study Guide. It could be used in conjuction with this book or as a stand alone resource.
Advanced Family (Relationships with brother and sisters)
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Advanced Family (Relationships with brother and sisters)

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Advanced Family Relationships vocabulary presentation based on the relationships with brothers and sisters. Links to Quizlet along with Speaking and Writing activities and a Beat the Teacher Game (Point to the phrase and say what’s there or something else. Pupils get a point if they repeat it when you’re pointing to the correct one.)