A PowerPoint with a booklet designed to prepare your students for their Higher writing exam. It includes explanations of each task, the marking criteria and tips, given in a student friendly way. There is also a knowledge organiser to help them to tackle the translation section as well as practise questions to drill their writing skills. Model answers are included for some tasks. The perfect set of resources to boost their confidence when writing in Spanish!

Updated version of our speaking booklet for Spanish GCSE students with lots of practice opportunities. It covers the three parts of the Speaking exam and it has been adapted for different exam boards (AQA and Edexcel). It includes a page with information about the exam (format, duration of each task, instructions and advice, etc.) as well as the different themes and topics covered. It also offers an opportunity to practise role plays and photo card description. Questions for General Conversation provided (organised by modules - VIVA GCSE book) and space for them to write their final answers. Learning mat with idioms organised by topic at the end as well as some key phrases such as opinions and intensifiers. The most organised way to prepare your students for the speaking exam!

The perfect powerpoint to prepare your students for their reading and listening Spanish papers, both Foundation and Higher. 19 slides that include guidance on how to complete the test successfully by focusing on linguistic cues and by avoiding common traps in the exam. The strategies are followed by exam styles questions for pupils to develop their skills. The powerpoint can be used for selfrevision or as a teacher led lesson. Suitable for all examination boards. ¡Buena suerte! :)

A Spanish grammar booklet that covers the most common tenses at GCSE: Imperfect Preterite Present perfect Present Present continuous Near future Simple future Conditional But, IT IS NOT ONLY A GRAMMAR BOOKLET! Apart from an explanation on the uses and formation of each tense, it includes: -Time expressions linked to each tense -Some mnemonics to remember how to form them -Drilling activities to practise the tense formation -GCSE style tasks Each tense also includes: -Translations (English- Spanish and viceversa) -A list with “bullet points” from the Spanish writing GCSE where students will have to use the specific tense. The bullet points cover different topics, which makes it perfect to review vocabulary whilst developing exam techniques. Answers are included and also model answers for each bullet point! They could be used both as a starting point for students to write their own answer and as translation practice. Un cuadernillo de gramática, que cubre los tiempos verbales más comunes en clase de ELE: -Imperfecto -Pretérito -Presente perfecto -Presente -Presente continuo -Futuro próximo -Futuro simple -Condicional ¡Pero atención! NO ES SÓLO UN CUADERNILLO DE GRAMÁTICA! Aquí, además de la los usos y la formación de cada tiempo (incluyendo verbos irregulares) y de ejemplos, hemos incluido: -Expresiones de tiempo asociadas a cada tiempo verbal -Algún truquito para recordar terminaciones -Actividades para aprender a conjugar cada tiempo -Actividades del estilo del examen de #gcse Por eso, cada tiempo verbal va acompañado de: -Traducciones (inglés-español y español-inglés) -Una lista de los famosos “bullet points” del #writinggcse en los que los estudiantes deben escribir un párrafo usando ese tiempo en particular. Los bullet points cubren diferentes temas, lo que lo hace perfecto para recuperar y repasar vocabulario a la vez que se preparan y se acostumbran al formato del examen. Y si esto fuera poco, además de la soluciones para las traducciones y los ejercicios, ¡hemos incluido respuestas modelo para cada uno de los bullet points! Podéis usarlas como modelo, como una estructura sobre la cuál los estudiantes pueden escribir su propio párrafo, o incluso como traducción.

A very fun lesson to boost grammatical understanding in Spanish following the popular Escape Room format. Barely any preparation time is required from the teacher. It includes a series of tasks covering a range of GCSE topics (school, local area, holidays and world of work) where students need to apply their knowledge of the present, preterite, present perfect, imperfect, conditional and future tenses of both regular and irregular verbs whilst developing their reading and translation skills covering different CGSE themes. This Escape Room has the perfect level of challenge to prepare them well for their exam and develop their grammatical skills. The lesson includes a vocabulary bank and a grammar knowledge organiser, to support students, making it accessible to all KS4 and AS students. A very enjoyable lesson to develop team work, which includes regular progress checks so that teachers can consistently check understanding and progress. Instructions in English and Spanish for both teachers and students as well as answers included.

A quiz in Spanish consisting of four different rounds to learn about the main traditions of Christmas in Spain. The rounds include cultural multiple choice questions, completing the Christmas carol, guessing the image and unjumbling the letters to name key elements of Spanish Christmas. A fun way to learn about this festive period.

Una clase siguiendo el formato de la popular Escape Room para “escapar” de la casa de Bernarda Alba mientras los estudiantes aprenden sobre los personajes, el simbolismo, las citas más relevantes y los temas principales de la obra. Los estudiantes también aprenderán sobre la vida de Federico García Lorca, clave para entender sus obras. El juego tiene 5 pruebas en los que los alumnos deben usar su conocimiento tanto de la obra como de la gramática y el vocabulario para descifrar el código. Hay dos versiones diferenciadas, lo que la hace accesible a todos los niveles. La versión con más apoyo tiene una casita verde en la esquina superior derecha, la otra una casita roja. Las soluciones de ambas versiones son las mismas y llevan al mismo código secreto por lo que se pueden combinar los retos dependiendo de las necesidades de cada grupo. Cada versión también incluye las instrucciones para el profesor, la explicación de las reglas y las soluciones. Si se usa como Escape Room, está diseñada para durar una clase, aunque las pruebas también se pueden repartir a lo largo de varias sesiones. La forma más divertida de repasar este clásico de la literatura española tanto de forma presencial como de forma virtual. An Escape Room to break free from Bernarda Alba’s house whilst learning about the characters, symbolism, quotations and main topics of the play. Students will also learn about Federico Garcia Lorca’s life, key to understanding his work. The game consists of 5 different challenges where pupils must apply their knowledge both of the play and of Spanish grammar and vocabulary to crack the code. This resource includes two differentiated versions to make it accessible to all students. Both versions lead to the same secret code, so tasks could be combined depending on students’ needs and/or strengths. Teacher instructions, rules and explanation of the game and answers are included. If used as an Escape Room, it should last one lesson, but tasks could be broken down and split into more sessions. The funniest way to learn or review this classic of Spanish literature both in the classroom and online.

Una clase siguiendo el formato de la popular Escape Room para “escapar” del Laberinto del Fauno mientras los estudiantes aprenden sobre el contexto histórico, los personajes, el simbolismo y las citas más relevantes de la obra. El juego tiene 5 pruebas en los que los alumnos deben usar su conocimiento tanto de la película como de la gramática y el vocabulario para descifrar el código. Las soluciones están incluidas para facilitar al profesor la tarea de guiar a los estudiantes durante el proceso y verificar que tienen el código secreto correcto. También se incluyen las instrucciones para el profesor y la explicación de las reglas . Si se usa como Escape Room, está diseñada para durar una clase, aunque las pruebas también se pueden repartir a lo largo de varias sesiones. La forma más divertida de repasar este clásico del cine hispanohablante tanto de forma presencial como de forma virtual. An Escape Room to break free from the Pan’s labyrinth whilst learning about the historical context, the characters, symbolism and key quotations.The game consists of 5 different challenges where pupils must apply their knowledge both of the film and of Spanish grammar and vocabulary to crack the code. This resource includes answers to facilitate the teacher’s task of supervising the proccess and checking their students’ final answer. Teacher instructions, rules and explanation of the game are also included. If used as an Escape Room, it should last one lesson, but tasks could be broken down and split into more sessions. The funniest way to learn or review this classic of hispanic cinema both in the classroom and online.

A PowerPoint with a booklet designed to prepare your students for their Spanish GCSE AQA Higher writing exam. It includes explanations of each task, the marking criteria and tips, given in a student friendly way. There is also a knowledge organiser to help them to tackle the translation section as well as practise questions to drill their writing skills. Model answers are included for some tasks. The perfect set of resources to boost their confidence when writing in Spanish!

The perfect resource to boost your GCSE students’ grades. A learning mat including a range of over 60 complex structures and pieces of creative language to add variety to their writing and speaking. The utterances are organised around grammar. However, the categories are labelled in a student friendly language to motivate them to use them in their exams. The pack includes translation practice (with answers) to consolidate the use of the phrases. Perfect for both Higher and Foundation pupils.

A lesson designed following the famous Escape Room format to teach Christmas in Spain. Pupils need to complete a series of tasks based on key aspects of Spanish Christmas in order to decipher the code and break out! It works different skills through reading, translation, fill in the gaps and much more. It includes all the necessary resources, including slides with instructions and game description for the teacher and students. Suitable for all levels. Make the end of term fun in Spanish!

A PowerPoint with a booklet designed to prepare your students for their Foundation writing exam. It includes explanations of each task, the marking criteria and tips, given in a student friendly way. There is also a knowledge organiser to help them to tackle the translations section as well as practise questions to drill their writing skills. Model answers are included for some tasks. The perfect set of resources to boost their confidence when writing in Spanish!

A pack of three worksheets with tons of tips and six exam style questions to equip students with the necessary strategies and exam techniques to succeed in their Spanish reading GCSE. Answers are included for self correction/ independent revision. Un pack de tres fichas con un montón de estrategias y seis preguntas tipo examen para que tus estudiantes tengan las herramientas necesarias para bordar su examen de lectura GCSE. Inclye las respuestas para poder autocorregirlo o repasar en casa.

Describe la foto - PALMS Spanish GCSE Picture based task / Photo card An activity designed to drill the description of the photocard using PALMS (People, Action, Location, Mood and Season). It includes a bank of photos covering the different themes students have to study for the GCSE Spanish course.

7 templates to complete the profile of the main characters in Guillermo del Toro’s ‘El Laberinto del Fauno’: Ofelia, el Capitán Vidal, el Fauno, Mercedes, Carmen, el Doctor. Each profile is divided in different sections: Name, who it is, character description, her/his role in the play, relationship with other characters, other important aspects and key quotes. A very complete resource that can be used as an activity in class (we loved doing this in groups and presenting the characters) and after it is completed, as a revision material and a support when planning and writing essays. 9 plantillas para completar el perfil de los personajes principales de “El Laberinto del Fauno”, de Guillermo del Toro: Ofelia, el Capitán Vidal, el Fauno, Mercedes, Carmen, el Doctor. Cada perfil se divide en diferentes secciones: Nombre y significado del nombre, quién es el personaje, descripción del personaje, su papel en la obra, su relación con otros personajes, otros aspectos importante y citas más relevantes. Un recurso muy completo que puede usarse como actividad en clase (nos encantó trabajar en grupos rellenando los perfiles y presentando los personajes). Una vez completado, es perfecto como material de estudio y como apoyo al planificar y escribir los ensayos.

Game inspired in the popular gameshow The Chase, perfect to get your Spanish classes practising the key grammar and vocabulary to succeed in their GCSES. The PowerPoint includes: A detailed explanation of the game for the teacher. A shorter version for students. A set of vocabulary questions for the teacher to use during the first round. 6 sets multiple choice questions for each topic. A final two sets of questions for the final chase. The topics included are: El instituto Las vacaciones La familia y las relaciones El tiempo libre (lectura, cine y televisión) El tiempo libre (deportes y música) El área local Los festivales y la comida Los trabajos Los problemas globales The perfect resource to get them thinking whilst having fun! Juego inspirado en el popular programa de “El Cazador”, perfecto para que tus clases de español practiquen la gramática y el vocabulario claves. El PowerPoint incluye: Una explicación detallada del juego para el/la profesor/a. Una versión más corta para los/as estudiantes. Un set the preguntas de vocabulario para el/la profesor/a en la primera ronda. 6 sets de preguntas de múltiple elección para cada tema. Dos sets finales de preguntas para la ronda final. Los temas incluidos son: El instituto Las vacaciones La familia y las relaciones El tiempo libre (lectura, cine y televisión) El tiempo libre (deportes y música) El área local Los festivales y la comida Los trabajos Los problemas globales El recurso perecto para que piensen mientras se lo pasan bien.