As part of Theme 1 (La evolución de la sociedad española) in the Edexcel scheme of work, I created this two-hour lesson to discuss the role of grandparents. Plenty of authentic materials: a reading, a listening (created from a podcast seen in RTVE) and a translation (from El País).

Aimed at high ability GCSE students as it does have some challenging vocabulary and exercises but could easily be adapted. Exercises are explained in the notes box at the bottom.

This is an A Level vocabulary list based on the second topic in theme 1 (Edexcel specification). It is not a long one, just a few words divided in three categories: adjectives, nouns and verbs. There are also some translations into English and into Spanish so that students can put those words into practice. It can be used as homework or as support for less able or disorganised students.

These slides can be used with low ability GCSE groups. There is an initial translation activity followed by an exercise to find mistakes and they both lead to a writing task (GCSE style).

Topic seen in Viva 3, Module 3. In this lesson students will recognise key expressions on the topic of daily routine. I used it with a top set Year 10, but it can be used with a Year 11 group too. Skills practised: reading and writing. Every task is explained on the slides. All answers are given for students to self-assess or peer-assess.

I created this ppt to get my students to practise vocabulary on the topic of holiday. I used it with a Year 11 group, but it can be used with a high ability Year 10 as well.

This is an A Level vocabulary list based on the first topic in theme 1 (Edexcel specification). It is not a long one, just a few words divided in three categories: adjectives, nouns and verbs. Words are to do with la familia, las relaciones and el matrimonio. There are also some translations into English and into Spanish so that students can put those words into practice. It can be used as homework or as support for less able or disorganised students. *It now includes answers to translations.

This document was created for my Year 10 and Year 11 students to practise further their vocabulary on the topic of interests (hobbies, free time activities). It gave them more confidence in their writing skills. It can be followed up with some English to Spanish translations and a free writing activity in class.

You may be interested in a GCSE Writing structure strip on this topic (FREE download). Find it here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-writing-structure-strip-internet-12443692 This document was created for my Year 10 and Year 11 students to practise further their vocabulary on the topic of new technologies (the internet, social networks, etc.). It gave them more confidence in their writing skills. It can be followed up with some English to Spanish translations and a free writing activity in class. 2024 UPDATED version of this resource here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12967970

This document was created for my Year 10 and Year 11 students to practise further their vocabulary on the topic of school. It gave them more confidence in their writing skills. It can be followed up with some English to Spanish translations and a free writing activity in class.

AS vocabulary and activities to discuss impact of tourism in Spain. Part of the lesson has a resource I found on TES (link provided on the slide).

A selection of reading activities based on literary passages taken from Charlie y la fábrica de chocolate.

Presentation to explain the new Edexcel AS Level course (only explained as a standalone AS qualification).