Remote working is what many of us are doing these days, so I thought I’d prepare a resource on this for my KS5 students. It mainly explores the advantages through a current video I found. Four-day work week resource here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12769160

We may have to spend a lot of time at home, so I came up with a few activities that can be done without leaving the house, inspired by the hashtag #quédateencasa, which is currently being used in Spain. Reading comprehension, vocabulary and a writing at the end to say what your plans are for the next few weeks using different expressions.

Whole lesson on the context of Spain’s transition to democracy, explaining both the roles of the King Juan Carlos I and Adolfo Suárez, but focusing on Suárez. Authentic materials have been used for listening tasks and adapted for reading comprehension questions. There is a speaking at the end taken from the Edexcel exam in 2018.

To inspire students to say something else rather than “es divertido” and “es aburrido”. More resoures on opinions here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12904841

A level lesson on gender inequality in the workplace. Authentic resources used for listening and reading.

Two exam-style reading comprehension questions. Both questions are in the target language and use the same wording that they will find on the Edexcel paper. The text is an extract from Harry Potter y la piedra filosofal. Answers are also provided.

Full PPT lesson providing information about the Edexcel GCSE Speaking exam, focusing on task 3 (the conversation). It includes: Three examples of the one minute presentation (the actual recording from former students in 2018 and the transcript). Topics used: theme 3 (school) and theme 4 (work). An activity to focus on key language and structures in the three presentations. An example of the follow-up questions in the conversation (the actual recording from a former student in 2018). Assessment criteria for the conversation part of the speaking for students to understand and be able to use it.

KS4 (Year 9 - Year 11 low ability) lesson to practise vocabulary on free time activities. To make it a bit more current, I included pictures of Greta Thunberg doing different activities in her free time and this is how the vocabulary is introduced. All answers included.

My own version of an idea I saw on Twitter: a ladder reflecting elements needed for grades. It starts with an easy present tense sentence and finishes with a sentence which includes an indirect object pronoun. This resource can be used at the start of a lesson, to test how much students know on a particular subject or can be given as homework for students to work independently. More worksheets on Theme 2 can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-vocabulary-and-grammar-training-holidays-12099596 Full booklet on Theme 1 can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-vocabulary-and-grammar-training-identity-and-culture-12066070

I came up with some sample sentences for students to refer to past and future on the topic of school. This resource can be particularly useful for those students who struggle to manipulate verbs - you could ask them to memorise a couple of sentences for each topic in preparation for their speaking or writing exam.

Looking for different ways to help students, I saw on Twitter the idea of a ladder reflecting elements needed for grades. It starts with an easy present tense sentence and finishes with a sentence which includes an indirect object pronoun. This resource can be used at the start of a lesson, to test how much students know on a particular subject or can be given as homework for students to work independently. Full booklet on Theme 1 can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-vocabulary-and-grammar-training-identity-and-culture-12066070

Whole lesson to discuss trends in tourism and to understand more about World Heritage sites. Exercises focusing on reading understanding, vocabulary and speaking (activity at the end)

Resource to help celebrate International Women’s Day in Spanish.

Looking for different ways to help students, I saw on Twitter the idea of a ladder reflecting elements needed for grades. It starts with an easy present tense sentence and finishes with a sentence which includes an indirect object pronoun. It can be used at the start of a lesson, to test how much students know on a particular subject or can be given as homework for students to work independently. Content is based on Pearson Edexcel’s GCSE theme 1: Who am I? (pages 1-7) = Relationships; when I was younger; what my friends and family are like; what makes a good friend; interests; socialising with friends and family; role models Daily life (pages 8-11) = Customs and everyday life; food and drink; shopping; social media and technology (use of, advantages and disadvantages) Cultural life (pages 12-16) = Celebrations and festivals; reading; music; sport; film and television Sample on Food and drink can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-vocabulary-and-grammar-training-food-and-drink-12061651

Looking for different ways to help students, I saw on Twitter the idea of a ladder reflecting elements needed for grades. It starts with an easy present tense sentence and finishes with a sentence which includes an indirect object pronoun. This resource can be used at the start of a lesson, to test how much students know on a particular subject or can be given as homework for students to work independently. Full booklet here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-vocabulary-and-grammar-training-identity-and-culture-12066070

This worksheet presents useful vocabulary (nouns and vers) for essay writing. It also brings some ideas of interpretation on themes found in Bodas de sangre.

Explanation of different Christmas traditions in Spain: Los Reyes Magos, el Apalpador, el Olentzero, el Tió de Nadal. Reading activities + videos included (one from the Cabalgata de Reyes in Madrid and the other one about the Tió de Nadal tradition). Worksheet for students included. Reyes Magos letter template here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12774439

Two sample bullet points (not full tasks) for each GCSE theme and sample answers to analyse all the good vocabulary and structures to include. I’ve created a worksheet for students and a ppt (with answers) to deliver the lesson in class.

This booklet should be used for high-achieving GCSE students. It can also be used as a transition booklet to prepare for AS/A level. It covers the following sub-topics from the Edexcel GCSE Theme 1: Relationships When I was younger What my friends and family are like What makes a good friend Interests Socialising with friends and family Role models -One page per sub-topic. -Authentic materials. -Exam-style questions. -All answers provided at the end. Free sample pages can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/reading-skills-las-relaciones-11999772 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/reading-skills-lo-que-significa-ser-mejores-amigos-11994662

Authentic text. New specification exam-style questions.