GCSE and A-Level activities to help students prepare for their final exams, featuring engaging Spanish learning activities for intermediate learners. Additionally, I teach various language fields, including EFL (English as a Foreign Language), ESL (English as a Second Language), ELD (English Language Development), and English Language Arts (ELA), as well as Spanish and Italian.
GCSE and A-Level activities to help students prepare for their final exams, featuring engaging Spanish learning activities for intermediate learners. Additionally, I teach various language fields, including EFL (English as a Foreign Language), ESL (English as a Second Language), ELD (English Language Development), and English Language Arts (ELA), as well as Spanish and Italian.
Teacher’s suggestions for Bulletin Activities - “Exploring Food and School Life”:
Special Menu in the Cafeteria:
Encourage students to actively participate in the Special Menu days’ activity (January 8, 18, 26) by prompting them to ask each other about the featured dishes. Encourage conversations among classmates, prompting questions about their favorite choices or the specials on any of those days.
Writing Assignment:
Facilitate a class discussion on diverse favorite foods, explaining the task while emphasizing the importance of self-expression in both English and Spanish. Remind students to incorporate vocabulary from the worksheet and to keep their answers simple.
Cultural Spotlight:
Instruct students to read the information about “tacos” and provide their opinion on whether they enjoy eating tacos or not. Additionally, encourage them to suggest three related questions in Spanish, fostering further discussion on the topic.
Daily Essentials:
Instruct students to label all those different items in Spanish (zapatillas de deporte, etc) and then explain the significance of bringing these items to school.
School Timetable:
Prompt students with four questions about their favorite subjects, their preferred days at school, and any subjects they may dislike.
¿Cuáles son tus asignaturas favoritas en la escuela? (What are your favorite subjects in school?)
¿En qué días te sientes más feliz en la escuela? (On which days do you feel most happy at school?)
¿Hay alguna asignatura que no te gusta tanto? ¿Por qué? (Is there any subject you don’t like much? Why?)
¿Tienes alguna asignatura que realmente disfrutas? ¿Por qué te gusta? (Do you have any subject that you really enjoy? Why do you like it?)
Suitable for 4th to 9th grade, or above.
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MI ESCUELA, UNIFORME Y HORARIO
Digital Resources (Google Forms, Word Doc and PDF files)
This Spanish Newsletter serves as daily warm-up activities suitable for any Spanish classroom. They can be used consistently every day, providing important and interesting words, cultural insights, and flexibility for any lesson topic. The newsletters create a focused start to the class, allowing both students and teachers to prepare for the day. Unlike other warm-ups, these newsletters avoid being too quick or complex, promoting higher-level thinking as students learn and synthesize new information, build vocabulary, and engage in meaningful inquiry. The varied activities cater to different preferences, making them a valuable resource.
Included in this ZIP file are:
a 2-page newsletter featuring 6 distinct sections, comprising colloquial expressions and idioms, a Daily Spanish Quote, a creative writing task titled Storytelling Time, a Grammar Challenge for review, three Words of the Day to introduce new vocabulary, and Cultural Spotlight information,
a PDF and a Google Form (follow link on word document) for students designed with clear instructions for completing each section of the Spanish Newsletter, as well as a Google Form Answer Key,
and comprehensive teacher instructions in Word Doc format.
Spanish Newsletter - Boletín de Español
Specialised texts for teaching Spanish as a foreign language at upper-intermediate to advanced levels
The Spanish newsletter focuses on Hispanic culture, history, and language. Each edition is designed to enhance Spanish skills and cultural understanding for intermediate to advanced learners, including those preparing for A-Level exams.
Content may include:
• Current news articles and adapted texts at intermediate to advanced levels exploring various aspects of Hispanic culture and history
• Vocabulary lists and sentence translations to enhance language skills
• Grammar revision exercises and explanations
• A-Level exam-style comprehension questions to assist in test preparation
• Engaging class discussion topics to encourage conversation
• Material didáctico (teaching materials) specifically designed for Spanish as a foreign language (ELE)
Developed by experienced teachers, the newsletter provides a variety of original and adapted texts that cover different topics, including current events, traditions, and historical insights. These resources are particularly valuable for those looking to refine their Spanish skills at higher proficiency levels. The newsletters support A-Level exam preparation and foster a deeper appreciation for the Spanish-speaking world.
Let your students explore cultural and historical events and original content in Spanish, such as:
NOTICIAS EN ESPAÑOL #103 - Francis Ford Coppola, sobre los 120 millones de dólares que ha gastado en ‘Megalópolis’: “El dinero no importa”. El Aclamado Director Apuesta Todo en su Nueva Epopeya Cinematográfica
NOTICIAS EN ESPAÑOL #102 - Bacalao a la tranca, el plato completo de pescado que nació en Zamora con bacalao desalado, pimiento rojo asado, patata y huevo duro.
NOTICIAS EN ESPAÑOL #104 - Casi 100 años después, encuentran la legendaria embarcación de Shackleton en las costas de la Antártida. En 2019, después de 100 años, el equipo de la expedición Endurance22 capturó las primeras imágenes del Endurance.
These resources blend technology (Google Earth™, YouTube) with printable materials and they reinforce geography, culture, history through watching, reading and comprehension activities.
Students will love working on these cultural activities Noticias en Español via interactive Google Maps through images, short readings, and YouTube videos.
It’s a time-saver for you and truly engaging for students!
This low-prep, printable, and interactive virtual activities are fully digital and set up using Google Earth™. Everything is ready for you, making it an excellent option even for sub plans. Instructions are included, with direct links to specific Google Earth™ locations and information.
Students read, watch, and learn using Google Earth™, YouTube, and the printable handouts to answer comprehension questions that can be part of a class discussion or small group speaking activity. It also reinforces geography, cultural, and historical aspects and could be a great sub plan or end-of-year activity.
Please note that students will need devices and access to the internet to use Google Earth™ and view the YouTube video included in this resource. Before purchasing, please verify that your school has access to Google Earth™ and YouTube to fully benefit from the contents of this resource.
EXTRA ACTIVITY
Noticias en Español Activities in SPANISH
Printable PDF Worksheets - Answer Key
Let your students explore cultural events and original content such as NOTICIAS EN ESPAÑOL #101 - ¿CÓMO CONTRIBUYEN LAS PERSONAS MIGRANTES A LA SOCIEDAD?
Contribuciones, Cohesión y Desafíos de los Migrantes en la Sociedad de Acogida
If you have questions, feel free to reach out prior to purchasing. Looking for another virtual activity that you don’t see? Let me know! You can reach me directly by email or visit my store for more information and contact details: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/marivi9
Una visión panorámica de la rica historia gastronómica de España. PDF Printable & Interactive Activity Bundle.
La evolución de la gastronomía española a lo largo de la historia como lectura introductoria, con preguntas de comprensión y la lista de vocabulario gastronómico para reforzar el aprendizaje del contenido y el léxico relacionado.
Después de esta contextualización histórica y cultural, la actividad “Noticias en Español #102 - Bacalao a la tranca” permitirá a los estudiantes explorar un plato emblemático de una región específica de España (Zamora) a través de materiales auténticos como un video de la receta en YouTube, imágenes de Google Earth con contexto historico-cultural y una lectura de un periódico español.
Included in this bundle:
Spanish Gastronomy: A Delicious Journey Through History and Culture (5-Page PDF Activity)
Immerse your students in the vibrant tapestry of Spanish gastronomy with this engaging and FUN 5-page PDF activity.
Explore the fascinating evolution of Spanish cuisine through an informative reading passage.
Reinforce understanding with comprehension questions and expand culinary vocabulary with a comprehensive word list.
Encourage lively discussions and personal connections with engaging prompts.
Facilitate assessment with a complete answer key.
Noticias en Español #102 - Bacalao a la tranca: A Cultural Culinary Exploration
Discover the cultural significance and history of the iconic “Bacalao a la tranca” dish from Zamora, Spain.
Blend technology with printable materials through an interactive Google Earth™ map, YouTube video, and PDF worksheet.
Reinforce geography, culture, and history through engaging activities.
Explore the background and history of this culinary jewel through a mix of English and Spanish readings and comprehension questions.
Enhance learning with authentic resources, including an El País article.
Could work as an engaging sub plan, a morning warm-up activity, or an end-of-day enrichment task.
Please note: Access to Google Earth™ and YouTube is required for the full experience of the “Noticias en Español #102 - Bacalao a la tranca” resource.
Esta combinación de actividades de lectura, visualización, comprensión y discusión creará una experiencia de aprendizaje más integral, inmersiva y enriquecedora para apreciar la gastronomía española desde múltiples ángulos: histórico, cultural, regional y personal.
If you have questions, feel free to reach out prior to purchasing.
Looking for another printable or virtual activity that you don’t see? Let me know!
You can reach me directly by email or visit my store for more information and contact details: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/marivi9
Reading Activity - a park adventure full of laughter, friendship, and language exploration with Sofía and Marco!
Join the best friends, Sofía and Marco, on their sunny escapade in the park after school. This engaging story is designed to captivate young readers, fostering comprehension skills while introducing them to a bilingual vocabulary.
What’s Inside:
Short Reading Activity: follow Sofía and Marco as they play in the park, make choices at the ice cream shop, and cherish their friendship under the sun.
Reading Comprehension Questions: five easy questions that encourage critical thinking and recall.
Bilingual Vocabulary: bilingual glossary, featuring key words from the story in both English and Spanish.
Key Answers: provided key answers for the comprehension questions.
All About Me Section: encouraging kids to share their favorite food, talk about their pets and other useful info.
Perfect for home or classroom use, this pack is crafted to spark curiosity and inspire a love for language in young minds.
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PRETERITE - Exploring Past Actions in Spanish with Azúcar the Dog
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Contraste de Fotografías
Photo card task for A-Level students or intermediate level learners of Spanish
Speaking Task - Conversation and Grammar activity combined together
Listening task using audio resources from Audiria.
Suitable for A-Level and Intermediate level learners of Spanish.
Key Benefits
Improve Listening Comprehension: Train the students’ ears with an authentic podcast on a relevant topic, which will help them get accustomed to different accents and speaking speeds.
Expand Vocabulary: Students will discover new words and expressions related to the economic crisis, enriching their Spanish vocabulary.
Practice Writing Skills: Summarizing what they’ve understood will allow students to practice their written expression in a meaningful way.
Online and Offline Access: Students can access the material both online and offline, giving them flexibility to study where and when they want.
Spanish Newsletter - Boletín de Español
Specialised texts for teaching Spanish as a foreign language at upper-intermediate to advanced levels
The Spanish newsletter focuses on Hispanic culture, history, and language. Each edition is designed to enhance Spanish skills and cultural understanding for intermediate to advanced learners, including those preparing for A-Level exams.
Content may include:
• Current news articles and adapted texts at intermediate to advanced levels exploring various aspects of Hispanic culture and history
• Vocabulary lists and sentence translations to enhance language skills
• Grammar revision exercises and explanations
• A-Level exam-style comprehension questions to assist in test preparation
• Engaging class discussion topics to encourage conversation
• Material didáctico (teaching materials) specifically designed for Spanish as a foreign language (ELE)
Developed by experienced teachers, the newsletter provides a variety of original and adapted texts that cover different topics, including current events, traditions, and historical insights. These resources are particularly valuable for those looking to refine their Spanish skills at higher proficiency levels. The newsletters support A-Level exam preparation and foster a deeper appreciation for the Spanish-speaking world.
Contraste de Fotografías
Photo card task for A-Level students or intermediate level learners of Spanish
Speaking Task - Conversation and Grammar activity combined together
Spanish Newsletter - Boletín de Español
Specialised texts for teaching Spanish as a foreign language at upper-intermediate to advanced levels
The Spanish newsletter focuses on Hispanic culture, history, and language. Each edition is designed to enhance Spanish skills and cultural understanding for intermediate to advanced learners, including those preparing for A-Level exams.
Content may include:
• Current news articles and adapted texts at intermediate to advanced levels exploring various aspects of Hispanic culture and history
• Vocabulary lists and sentence translations to enhance language skills
• Grammar revision exercises and explanations
• A-Level exam-style comprehension questions to assist in test preparation
• Engaging class discussion topics to encourage conversation
• Material didáctico (teaching materials) specifically designed for Spanish as a foreign language (ELE)
Developed by experienced teachers, the newsletter provides a variety of original and adapted texts that cover different topics, including current events, traditions, and historical insights. These resources are particularly valuable for those looking to refine their Spanish skills at higher proficiency levels. The newsletters support A-Level exam preparation and foster a deeper appreciation for the Spanish-speaking world.
Spanish Past Tense Worksheet Activity Pack
This Spanish Worksheet Activity Pack will help revise, learn, and master the preterite tense, making it a valuable tool for reinforcing essential language skills. Here’s what this engaging pack has to offer:
7 Pages of Past Tense - Preterite - Revision Activities:
A variety of past tense revision activities across 7 dynamic pages, covering -ar, -er, and -ir verbs in the preterite. Varied tasks include grammar review, writing exercises, translation challenges, and conjugation practice, as well as entertaining word games, including unscrambling activities to reinforce verb recognition and spelling.
6 Answer Key Pages:
6 detailed Answer Key pages, ensuring learners receive accurate answers as they work through the activities.
Reading Activities about Azúcar the Dog:
Enjoy 3 cute reading activities centered around Azúcar the Dog. Filled with fill-in-the-gap and true or false tasks, these exercises promote reading comprehension and reinforce preterite verb usage.
Bilingual Vocabulary Assistance:
It includes bilingual vocabulary lists strategically placed throughout the activities to help learners with key concepts and important vocabulary.
This Spanish Past Tense Worksheet Activity Pack with Azúcar, the dog, is a comprehensive and interactive resource, offering a diverse range of tasks to cater to different learning styles. Whether students are strengthening their grammar knowledge, enhancing writing skills, practicing verb conjugations, or enjoying word games, this pack provides a well-rounded approach to mastering the preterite tense.
Holiday fun with this lively Christmas Worksheet Activity Pack designed for young Spanish learners!
** 12-page resource**, complete with 2 Answer Key pages, is specially crafted for kids. Here’s what’s included in this delightful pack.
Todo Sobre Mí y Todo Sobre Mí en Navidad:
Explore personal preferences and vocabulary with “Todo Sobre Mí” (All About Me) and add a festive twist with “Todo Sobre Mí en Navidad” (All About Me at Christmas).
Reading Comprehension Activities:
Enjoy 2 captivating reading comprehension activities that delve into Christmas celebrations and traditions, adding a cultural touch to language learning.
Christmas Reading Activity - Marco’s Christmas:
Join Marco in a reading activity that sparks imagination and enhances vocabulary.
Christmas Candy Cane Reading Activity:
Uncover the sweet history behind the Christmas candy cane in an engaging reading activity tailored for young learners.
"Querido Santa" Letter:
Foster language skills with a “Querido Santa” (Dear Santa) letter, providing a fun and creative way for kids to express their holiday wishes.
Christmas Cards in Spanish:
Unleash creativity with 4 pages of Christmas cards in Spanish! Decorate, color, and cut out these festive cards for a personalised touch.
10-Minute Vocabulary Activity Sheet:
Engage learners with a quick and dynamic 10-minute vocabulary activity sheet, ensuring a focused and enjoyable learning experience.
Answer Key:
It includes an answer key, ensuring educators and parents can guide young learners effectively.
This Christmas Worksheet Activity Pack is thoughtfully designed to make language learning enjoyable, culturally enriching, and festive for young Spanish enthusiasts. Bring the joy of the holiday season into your classroom or home, fostering language development in a cheerful and meaningful way!
Comprehensive Activity Pack to explore contrasting themes in Pan’s Labyrinth. Engaging tasks designed to enhance understanding and analytical skills.
Activity 1: Essay Exploration (4 pages)
4-page essay activity which includes a sample answer, providing a clear model for structuring an essay, with essential tips, a visual board with an essay outline, and a page full of sentence starters for each essay component to guide students through their writing process.
Activity 2: Reading Comprehension (8 pages)
8-page activity task which includes reading comprehension activities, fill-in-the-gap exercises, and true or false questions. It will help enhance understanding of key plot points, character dynamics, and thematic elements.
Activity 3: Visual Boards and Prompts (11 pages)
11-page task featuring visual boards with main themes, character descriptions, and mythological connections with the names and characters of Ofelia and Mercedes. A page for critical thinking with 10 prompts that encourage in-depth analysis.
This activity pack is ideal for students aiming to understand the intricacies of "Pan’s while developing the skills to master their essay-writing skills.
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Designed for A-level students aiming to grasp the basic structure of an essay while delving into the depths of the film “Pan’s Labyrinth.” The 6-page activity encompasses various elements to provide students with Ideas and Prompts for a better understanding of the plot, characters, and key themes of the film.
Essay Exploration: A basic essay structure is provided to guide students in crafting their own compositions. This includes essential tips and a visual outline to streamline the writing process.
Visual Boards for In-Depth Analysis: Ten thought-provoking questions for in-depth analysis of “Pan’s Labyrinth” are presented. These questions are designed to stimulate critical thinking and help students unravel fundamental elements of the plot and characters.
Questions on Main Characters and Themes: An additional set of twelve questions explores the main characters and overarching themes of the film. These questions offer detailed insights into key aspects, from Mercedes’s resistance to the intricacies of fantasy versus reality.
Exploration of Techniques and Metaphors: Another set of twelve questions delves into the cinematographic techniques and metaphors present in “Pan’s Labyrinth.” These questions enable students to understand how visual language is used to convey deeper meanings.
Essay Samples with Mercedes and Ofelia: Two short essay examples are included, exploring the characters of Mercedes and Ofelia, with details about their mythology, names, and crucial aspects of their roles in “Pan’s Labyrinth.”
A set of 4 worksheets + 2 Answer Key pages to cover the Identity & Culture topics.
In these 4 dynamic activities, students learn about the key aspects of personal life, including Hobbies, Daily Routine, Family and Relationships, Traditions and Celebrations.
Each worksheet offers a reading activity with essential bilingual vocabulary, followed by a 5-question true or false task and a 5-question writing task. These thoughtfully designed resources aim to reinforce vocabulary related to identity and culture, providing reading, new vocabulary, and writing tasks. Ideal for independent learning and self-correction, this pack is suitable for both classroom and home use.
The resource comprises 4 student worksheets and 2 answer keys.
Mi ESCUELA, mi UNIFORME y mi HORARIO: In these 6 engaging activities, students read about school life, their subjects, uniform, timetable, extracurricular activities and personal preferences. Each of these pages include a reading activity with the most relevant and difficult bilingual vocabulary, a 5-question true or false task and a 5 question and answer writing task. These worksheets are designed to reinforce the vocabulary on school topics. With this resource students will practice reading, new vocab and writing. Answers are provided which makes this material perfect for independent learning and self-correction both in school and at home. Resource includes 6 Student Worksheet and an Answer Key.
