A powerpoint which introduces Spain and Basic Greetings Followed By a Word Search to practise key vocabulary and cultural words. The powerpoint includes a song and a speaking task followed by information slides with youtube links about what Spain is famous for and where it can be found on the map. There is a quiz at the end. This is aimed at primary school level but could also be useful for early high school years.

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!

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.

An excel spreadsheet which automatically generates sums for starter exercises, giving you unlimited options and different ones every time. It’s set up for the Scottish Year Groups (but can be used for any!). If you select a year group it gives you sums to practise the numbers as follows: S1 - Numbers 1-30 S2 - Numbers 30-60 S3 - Numbers 60-90 S4 - Numbers 90-120 S5/6 - Numbers over 120 Click to the right of the year group (ie S1, 2, etc.) and scroll down to the year group you want. Press F9 to change the sums according to which ones you want. Once you have the ones you want you can press ‘click for image’ which will give you an image version that you can copy onto your powerpoint, smartboard notebook or whatever you are using. You can also just display it on excel if you prefer.

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.

An animated powerpoint that introduces countries and nationalities with lots of repetition, match up exercises, a listening activity and a grammar exercise. It’s fairly old school style but I have been using it for years and it never fails to engage youngers students. It would take up 2-3 lessons.

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.

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.

An attractive powerpoint which takes pupils through what is required for the National 5 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.

A vocabulary mat that could be stuck to pupils’ desks or just given as a handout with all the basic vocabulary that pupils might need on a day to day basis in the classroom - numbers, linking words and opinions. It has both simple and complex linking words and opinions to suit pupils of different abilities.

A vocabulary mat that could be stuck to pupils’ desks or just given as a handout with all the basic vocabulary that pupils might need on a day to day basis in the classroom - numbers, linking words and opinions. It has both simple and complex linking words and opinions to suit pupils of different abilities.

An attractive poweropoint with vocabulary and practice exercises (including Conti) on the directed bullet points ‘describe your job’ and ‘describe the weather’.

An attractive powerpoint with vocab and fun activities to do with the Directed Writing bullet point 'would you recommend/repeat/etc. the experience). Tried and tested last year, my students loved it and did well.

An attractive powerpoint introducing the vocabulary to cover the bullet point about what you did on your stay abroad. There are lots of modern activities to practise the vocabulary including Conti style.

A powerpoint introducing vocabulary that can be used with the bullet points relating to Opinions of the Stay with lots of practise activities (some Conti).

An attractive powerpoint to introducing vocabulary to do with accommodation and how you get on with people that you meet. There are a range of activities to practise the new vocabulary.

A powerpoint introducing vocab for the bullet points of how long you are staying and where you are going to stay with accompanying Conti-style Activities such as Sentences Bingo, One Pen One Dice and Rock Climbing as well as a writing task at the end.