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We are two highly experienced language teachers and authors. We have written the Hodder AQA Spanish A-level textbook and workbooks 1 and 2, Cambridge IGCSE and Edexcel IGCSE Spanish textbooks and revision guides, OUP ¡Claro! Spanish KS3 textbooks 1 and 2, and study guides for Volver, El laberinto del fauno and Ocho apellidos vascos. We are also speakers at conferences for language teachers and students, designers of spectacular classroom displays and innovators in exam technique.

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We are two highly experienced language teachers and authors. We have written the Hodder AQA Spanish A-level textbook and workbooks 1 and 2, Cambridge IGCSE and Edexcel IGCSE Spanish textbooks and revision guides, OUP ¡Claro! Spanish KS3 textbooks 1 and 2, and study guides for Volver, El laberinto del fauno and Ocho apellidos vascos. We are also speakers at conferences for language teachers and students, designers of spectacular classroom displays and innovators in exam technique.
A LEVEL New wave FLAMENCO ROSALIA
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A LEVEL New wave FLAMENCO ROSALIA

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Superb sheet about Rosalia, the new face of flamenco. This worksheet explains the success and controversy about the song MALAMENTE by Spanish singer ROSALIA. An exam style reading with blanks to fill in followed by a ´find a synonym´ activity. Not only this sheet will provide valuable exam technique, but also initiate debate on the ´new´ flamenco and Spanish cliches like bull fighting, religion, Semana Santa and feminism. Strongly recommended to view the videoclip after completing the sheet in class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rht7rBHuXW8
KS3 COLA CAO ACTIVITIES
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KS3 COLA CAO ACTIVITIES

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A number of activities for a lesson or part of a lesson about the popular drink from Spain, Cola Cao. Prior knowledge: In order to complete all activities, your students must be familiar with the infinitives COMER and BEBER in the present tense. It’s ideal to embed in your FOOD AND DRINK topic with KS3 to add a cultural touch to your lesson. The powerpoint contains links to videos and footnotes with further instructions or explanations.
SPANISH GCSE JOBS and WORKPLACES
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SPANISH GCSE JOBS and WORKPLACES

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With this double worksheet you will be able to introduce or revise jobs with your GCSE groups. More than 30 jobs in Spanish clearly presented in a table to allow students to independently select whether they know the meaning, can guess it or need to learn it. Perfect for AFL and differenciation. An exam-style reading and another activity on workplaces also provided. All in an unprotected word document in case you want to tweak, add or delete info.
Spanish FESTIVALS POSTER SHEET matchup
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Spanish FESTIVALS POSTER SHEET matchup

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This GORGEOUS HD worksheet goes well with our FESTIVAL READING worksheet, and could be printed on the other side of the same sheet. Also, if printed on A3 paper or bigger, it will make a great poster for your room. 8 HD photos to be matched up to its description in Spanish to get to know four of the most important Hispanic festivals.
AMAPOLA POEM AND FUTURE TENSE PRACTICE - GCSE and A-LEVEL
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AMAPOLA POEM AND FUTURE TENSE PRACTICE - GCSE and A-LEVEL

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A great way to combine twentieth-century Spanish poetry with grammar practice. Students study the poem ‘Amapola’ by Nobel prize-winning poet Juan Ramón Jiménez and complete the gaps with the correct form of the future tense. The poem can be read aloud by the teacher, students or via the multiple versions on YouTube. Suitable for higher GCSE and A-level.
CORONAVIRUS IN SPAIN - Easing restrictions
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CORONAVIRUS IN SPAIN - Easing restrictions

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10 slides on a simple presentation including the new measures as of Monday 4th of May 2020 in Spain to ease some lockdown restrictions. Questions and answers in English about the four phases to follow from the Spanish document. Also a summary activity based on an official video by the Ministerio de Sanidad in Spain (Link added on the presentation. Ideal to upload as an individual task for years 10-12 or use in a classroom environment.
SPANISH A LEVEL -UN SON PARA CUBA - song gap fill
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SPANISH A LEVEL -UN SON PARA CUBA - song gap fill

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The lyrics to this excellent and relatively unknown song by the group Quilapayún give students a great insight into the Cuban revolution. Suitable for the A-level course, play the song (freely available on YouTube) and ask students to fill in the gaps with the correct words. They can then translate the lyrics and relate them to this phase of Cuban history. Sure to be a hit with students and free for you!
MADRID SIXTH FORM TRIP SAMPLE BOOKLET
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MADRID SIXTH FORM TRIP SAMPLE BOOKLET

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This is the parent/student booklet I have prepared and given to my students ahead of the trip. It is based on a 4 day / 3 night trip to Madrid for £650 per student. I plan the trip without a company, including -Flights -Hotel (book online - contact them in advance and ask for group discounts) -All venues booked online -Museums, art galleries, football stadium tour, train tickets to Segovia, etc -I contact restaurants in advance and try to either book or prebook tables, or at least let them know day and time they can expect a large gorup of students for lunch. -This trip in particular is for 19 students and 3 teachers.
SPANISH A LEVEL FAMOUS QUOTES
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SPANISH A LEVEL FAMOUS QUOTES

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Introduce your students to some famous Spanish and Latin American literary and historical figures! Six quotes from the likes of Cervantes, García Márquez, Neruda, etc. Students will enjoy translating the words of wisdom and can even explain in Spanish what they think each quote means. A nice gateway into Spanish literature, especially for A-level students, and free!
SPANISH A LEVEL  Pablo Escobar LESSON
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SPANISH A LEVEL Pablo Escobar LESSON

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Intriguing story about the problem of runaway hippos in the former ostentatious home of Pablo Escobar, followed by some brief questions that test comprehension of the text. This makes for a very interesting lesson, particularly if complemented by a YouTube video of the Hacienda and the story of Escobar.
SHAKIRA ME ENAMORE SONG PRESENTATION
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SHAKIRA ME ENAMORE SONG PRESENTATION

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This presentation is linked to our ME ENAMORE WORKSHEET. Awesome HD pictures to accompany the song and provide some background knowledge about the lyrics, plus a short activity about the ending ITO, highly used in the song (video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0ivG4Ew-Lk) . With this presentation and the worksheet of the same name, you will have a great 30 minute activity for students of Y9-Y13.
NUEVA LEY TRANS EN  ESPAÑA
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NUEVA LEY TRANS EN ESPAÑA

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A great reading activity with all the factual information (up to date April 2021) you need to pass on in your lessons on changes to current LGBTQ+ legislation in Spain. Including a ‘find the synonym’ type activity and true/false. Answers provided. Ideal for class use or as individual work, homework or online teaching. This resource can also ba found as part of a BUNDLE with two other readings about ‘Twitch, the new platform’ and ‘young people in Spain and their worries after the the pandemic’ for a discounted price: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12514421