This PowerPoint Presentation covers the main events of the Spanish Civil War, the political ideologies of the Republicans and the Nationalists, the types of atrocities that took place and the aftermath of the war. This PowerPoint Presentation consists of 30 slides, beautifully designed, with in-depth content and relevant images. This resource will give Spanish learners a solid understanding of the themes and events of the Spanish Civil War, and is a fantastic platform for further research or reading on this topic. For more background, there is also a Summary of the Spanish Civil War that would accompany this resource perfectly. It is written in bullet-point form to help students easily grasp the main points. Additionally, there is a Spanish Civil War Activities resource Spanish-English glossary on the Spanish Civil War. These resources can also be purchased as part of a bundle. This PowerPoint is also available in Spanish. For resources relating to the post-Civil War era, there is a PowerPoint Presentation and accompanying Summary on the Franco Dictatorship.

This PowerPoint deals with the main events of the guerra civil española (Spanish Civil War), the ideologies of the Republicans and the Nationalists, the atrocities that took place, and the consequences of the war, with all of the text in Spanish. The resource consists of 30 slides which are beautifully designed and well researched. This resource will give students a good understanding of the themes and events of the Spanish Civil War. This resource is in Spanish, but it is also available in English. This PowerPoint is also part of a bundle on the Spanish Civil War and also a bundle that combines both the Spanish Civil War and the Franco years. Thank you for taking the time to look at this resource. To keep up-to-date with our latest resources and posts, please follow Sail Through Spanish on Instagram. Please consider posting a review of this resource if you go on to purchase it. Many thanks!

This PowerPoint presentation (in Spanish) on cambios en la familia en España provides an in-depth overview of the changes in the family in Spain over recent decades (los cambios en la familia). The presentation offers up-to-date and accurate charts and figures showing the current family situation in Spain. It refers to themes such as birth rates, fertility rates, women in the workplace, marriage, divorce, cohabitation, unemployment, emancipation, and life expectancy. All of this is provided within the context of Spanish history and culture. The presentation also provides some analysis, explaining the reasons behind these trends and includes some activities that students can use to engage with the topics. Thank you for taking the time to look at this resource. Please consider posting a review of this resource if you go on to purchase it. Many thanks!

This PowerPoint presentation (in Spanish) provides an in-depth overview of the plot, characters and themes of Réquiem por un campesino español by Ramón J. Sender. This presentation on Requiem por un campesino espanol will enable students to understand both what is happening in the novel and the historical context of the Spanish republic and civil war. The resource goes into depth on the themes of the church, the social classes, the historical context, guilt and Sender’s likening of his hero to Jesus. Quotes and references to the novel are included throughout. Please note that all page number references refer to the Ediciones Destino, S.A. edition printed in 1992. Thank you for taking the time to look at this resource. To keep up-to-date with our latest resources and posts, please follow Sail Through Spanish on Instagram. Please consider posting a review of this resource if you go on to purchase it. Many thanks!

Looking for a fun activity for students studying Réquiem por un campesino español by Ramón J. Sender? This Escape Room is engaging while at the same time provides useful information about this Spanish novel. The Escape Room on Requiem por un campesino espanol can be done either individually or in teams of however many students you like. There is no preparation needed for this activity, other than printing it out for students to complete. Simply give them the first activity and once they crack the code, they can move onto the next activity, and so on until they crack all five codes. The first person or team to do so wins. This Escape Room Activity does require students to have read the novel beforehand. If are looking for a resource that delves deeper into the themes and background of Réquiem por un campesino español, click here to access my PowerPoint Presentation (in Spanish). Thank you for taking the time to look at this resource. To keep up-to-date with our latest resources and posts, please follow Sail Through Spanish on Instagram. Please consider posting a review of this resource if you go on to purchase it. Many thanks!

This Spanish Reading Comprehension resource focuses on Spanish Festivals (fiestas españolas). It includes four Spanish reading texts, each covering a different Spanish festival, along with reading comprehension activities. The titles of the Spanish reading texts are: Los Sanfermines, una fiesta vasca La Tomatina Las Fallas Moros y Cristianos The reading texts are written for upper-intermediate / advanced level Spanish students. Each Spanish text is designed to include high-quality vocabulary so that students are then able to speak and write about this topic with relevant, advanced vocabulary. What does the resource include? Four Spanish reading texts Comprehension exercises for each reading text Translation exercises A writing question Speaking exercise (Photo stimulus card) Answers for the comprehension, vocabulary and translation exercises The resource is available to download in both A4 size and Letter size. Thank you for taking the time to look at this resource. To keep up-to-date with our latest resources and posts, please follow Sail Through Spanish on Instagram.

Get your students debating this exciting topic with these Spanish Reading Comprehension activities focused on influencers and social media (los influencers en las redes sociales). This resource includes five reading texts, each covering a different aspect of the topic, along with engaging activities. The titles of the reading texts are: El poder de los influencers entre los jóvenes (The power of influencers in young people) ¿Cuál es tu influencer favorito? (Which is your favorite influencer?) Las ventajas y las desventajas de las redes sociales (The advantages and disadvantages of social media) Si fueras un influencer, ¿qué sería tu tema de interés? (If you were an influencer, what would your topic of interest be?) Belle Gibson: la influencer condenada por haber fingido en las redes sociales (Belle Gibson: the influencer condemned for lying on social media) The reading texts are written for intermediate/upper-intermediate level Spanish students. Each text is designed to include high-quality vocabulary so that students are then able to speak and write about this topic with relevant, advanced vocabulary. What does the resource include? Five reading texts Comprehension and vocabulary exercises for each reading text Translation exercises Two writing questions Crossword puzzle Speaking exercise (Photo card) Vocabulary sheet for memorization Answers for the comprehension, vocabulary and translation exercises The resource is available to download in both A4 size and Letter size. If you would like to purchase the full range of our Reading & Vocab Practice resources, please click here to see the full bundle. Thank you for taking the time to look at this resource. To keep up-to-date with our latest resources and posts, please follow Sail Through Spanish on Instagram. Please consider posting a review of this resource if you go on to purchase it. Many thanks!

This Spanish Reading Comprehension resource focuses on home, town and city (casa, pueblo y ciudad). It includes five reading texts, each covering a different aspect of the topic, along with engaging activities. The titles of the reading texts are: La pandemia cambia el mercado inmobiliario (The pandemic is changing the property market) La vida rural en España (Rural life in Spain) Viviendas en venta (Housing for sale) ¿Cómo sería tu casa de sueño? (What would your dream house be like?) Las ventajas de vivir en una ciudad grande (The advantages of living in a big city) The reading texts are written for intermediate/upper-intermediate level Spanish students. Each text is designed to include high-quality vocabulary so that students are then able to speak and write about this topic with relevant, advanced vocabulary. What does the resource include? Five reading texts Comprehension and vocabulary exercises for each reading text Translation exercises Two writing questions Speaking exercise (Photo card) Vocabulary sheet for memorization Answers for the comprehension, vocabulary and translation exercises The resource is available to download in both A4 size and Letter size. If you would like to purchase the full range of our Spanish Reading Comprehension resources, please click here to see the full bundle. Thank you for taking the time to look at this resource. To keep up-to-date with our latest resources and posts, please follow Sail Through Spanish on Instagram. Please consider posting a review of this resource if you go on to purchase it. Many thanks!

If you are looking for fun Spanish resources on Christmas, this engaging Spanish Reading Comprehension resource focuses on Christmas, New Year and Reyes (Navidad, Año Nuevo y los Reyes Magos). It includes five reading texts, each covering a different aspect of the topic. The titles of the reading texts are: ¿Cómo celebras Navidad? (How do you celebrate Christmas?) La chocolatada Cómo asegurar que tengas el mejor año nuevo (How to ensure you have the best New Year) Los Reyes Magos traen regalos (The Wise Men bring presents) María y José: la primera Navidad (Mary and Joseph: the first Christmas) The reading texts are written for intermediate / upper-intermediate level Spanish students. Each text is designed to include high-quality vocabulary so that students are then able to speak and write about this topic with relevant, advanced vocabulary. What does the resource include? Five reading texts Comprehension and vocabulary exercises for each reading text Translation exercises Two writing questions Crossword puzzle Speaking exercise (Photo card) Vocabulary sheet for memorization Answers for the comprehension, vocabulary and translation exercises The resource is available to download in both A4 size and Letter size. If you would like to purchase the full range of our Spanish Reading Comprehension resources, please click here to see the full bundle. Thank you for taking the time to look at this resource. To keep up-to-date with our latest resources and posts, please follow Sail Through Spanish on Instagram. Please consider posting a review of this resource if you go on to purchase it. Many thanks!

Bring some debate into your Spanish classroom with these Spanish Reading Comprehension activities focused on jobs, professions and ambitions (ambiciones y profesiones). This resource includes five reading texts, each covering a different aspect of the topic, along with truly engaging activities. The titles of the reading texts are: ¿Cuál es tu ambición? (What is your ambition?) ¿Cómo es el día a día en tu trabajo? (What is your job like in the day-to-day?) ¿Qué es el mercado laboral? (What is the job market?) Cinco consejos de un consejero vocacional (Five tips from a careers advisor) Carta solicitud de prácticas profesionales (Application letter for an internship) The reading texts are written for intermediate/upper-intermediate level Spanish students. Each text is designed to include high-quality vocabulary so that students are then able to speak and write about this topic with relevant, advanced vocabulary. What does the resource include? Five reading texts Comprehension and vocabulary exercises for each reading text Translation exercises Two writing questions Crossword puzzle Speaking exercise (Photo card) Vocabulary sheet for memorization Answers for the comprehension, vocabulary and translation exercises The resource is available to download in both A4 size and Letter size. If you would like to purchase the full range of our Reading Comprehension resources, please click here to see the full bundle. Thank you for taking the time to look at this resource. To keep up-to-date with our latest resources and posts, please follow Sail Through Spanish on Instagram. Please consider posting a review of this resource if you go on to purchase it. Many thanks!

Get your students engaged on this highly-relevant topic with this Spanish Reading Comprehension resource focused on life at school (el colegio). It includes five reading texts, each covering a different aspect of the topic, along with fun activites. The titles of the reading texts are: ¿Cómo es tu liceo? (What is your school like?) Consejos para evitar el estrés en el instituto (Tips for preventing stress at school) ¿Cuál es tu asignatura preferida? (What is your favorite subject?) Las ventajas y desventajas de llevar uniforme (The advantages and disadvantages of wearing uniform) ¿Quién es tu profesor favorito? (Who is your favorite teacher?) The reading texts are written for intermediate/upper-intermediate level Spanish students. Each text is designed to include high-quality vocabulary so that students are then able to speak and write about this topic with relevant, advanced vocabulary. What does the resource include? Five reading texts Comprehension and vocabulary exercises for each reading text Translation exercises Two writing questions Crossword puzzle Speaking exercise (Photo card) Vocabulary sheet for memorization Answers for the comprehension, vocabulary and translation exercises The resource is available to download in both A4 size and Letter size. If you would like to purchase the full range of our Spanish Reading Comprehension resources, please click here to see the full bundle. Thank you for taking the time to look at this resource. To keep up-to-date with our latest resources and posts, please follow Sail Through Spanish on Instagram. Please consider posting a review of this resource if you go on to purchase it. Many thanks!

Understand the ins and outs of the Franco Dictatorship (la dictadura franquista) with these Advanced Spanish Reading Comprehension activities. This resource includes five reading texts, each covering a different aspect of the topic, along with activities that engage. The titles of the reading texts are: El papel de las mujeres durante la dictadura (The role of women during the dictatorship) España en un contexto internacional (Spain in an international context) La identidad regional (Regional identity) La autarquía y la economía española (Autarky and the Spanish economy) Rey Juan Carlos abre el camino a la democracia (King Juan Carlos paves the way to democracy) The reading texts are written for upper-intermediate / advanced level Spanish students. Each text is designed to include high-quality vocabulary so that students are then able to speak and write about this topic with relevant, advanced vocabulary. What does the resource include? Five reading texts Comprehension exercises for each reading text Translation exercises A writing question Speaking exercise (Photo stimulus card) Answers for the comprehension, vocabulary and translation exercises The resource is available to download in both A4 size and Letter size. It also part of the resource bundle on the Franco Dictatorship and part of a resource bundle on both the Spanish Civil War and the Franco Years. Thank you for taking the time to look at this resource. To keep up-to-date with our latest resources and posts, please follow Sail Through Spanish on Instagram. Please consider posting a review of this resource if you go on to purchase it. Many thanks!

This Advanced Spanish Reading Comprehension resource focuses on the Spanish Civil War (La Guerra Civil Española). It includes five reading texts, each covering a different aspect of the topic. The titles of the Spanish reading texts are: La Legión Condor y la Ciudad de Guernica (The Condor Legion and the City of Guernica) El Pacto del Olvido (The Pact of Forgetting) Los desaparecidos de la Guerra Civil española (The Spanish Civil War’s Disappeared) La Cocina durante la Guerra Civil (Food during the Civil War) Casi un medio millón de españoles fueron exiliados a causa de la Guerra Civil (Almost half a million Spanish people were exiled because of the Civil War) The reading texts are written for upper-intermediate/advanced level Spanish students. Each text is designed to include high-quality vocabulary so that students are then able to speak and write about this topic with relevant, advanced vocabulary. What does the resource include? Five reading texts Comprehension exercises for each reading text Translation exercises A writing question Speaking exercise (Photo stimulus card) Answers for the comprehension, vocabulary and translation exercises The resource is available to download in both A4 size and Letter size. It also included in the Spanish Civil War resource bundle and in a resource bundle on both the Spanish Civil War and the Franco Years. Thank you for taking the time to look at this resource. To keep up-to-date with our latest resources and posts, please follow Sail Through Spanish on Instagram.

This highly-relevant Advanced Spanish Reading Comprehension resource focuses on immigration (la inmigración). It includes five reading texts, each covering a different aspect of the topic, alongside activities to engage your students. The titles of the reading texts are: La crisis venezolana (The Venezuelan crisis) La muerte de un mantero madrileño (The death of a ‘mantero’ in Madrid) Más de la mitad de las pateras que viajan a España desembarcan en Canarias (More than half of migrant boats to Spain land in the Canaries) La tasa de natalidad y la inmigración (Birth rate and immigration) Más de la mitad de los inmigrantes en España sufren un rechazo (More than half of immigrants in Spain suffer rejection) The reading texts are written for upper-intermediate/advanced level Spanish students. Each text is designed to include high-quality vocabulary so that students are then able to speak and write about this topic with relevant, advanced vocabulary. What does the resource include? Five reading texts Comprehension exercises for each reading text Translation exercises A writing question Speaking exercise (Photo stimulus card) Answers for the comprehension, vocabulary and translation exercises The resource is available to download in both A4 size and Letter size. Thank you for taking the time to look at this resource. To keep up-to-date with our latest resources and posts, please follow Sail Through Spanish on Instagram. Please consider posting a review of this resource if you go on to purchase it. Many thanks!

Get your students talking naturally about this highly-relevant topic with this Spanish Reading Comprehension resource focused on modern technology (la tecnología moderna). It includes five Spanish reading texts, each covering a different aspect of the topic. The titles of the reading texts are: ¿Tener móvil te facilita la vida? (Does having a mobile phone make life easier?) La salud mental y las redes sociales* (Mental health and social media)* La evolución de las tecnologías de comunicación (The development of communication technologies) Robots e inteligencia artificial: ¿cómo será el futuro para la tecnología?* (Robots and artificial intelligence: what is the future of technology?)* ¿Qué tipo de robot inventarías? (What kind of robot would you invent?) The reading texts are written for intermediate/upper-intermediate level Spanish students. Each text is designed to include high-quality vocabulary so that students are then able to speak and write about this topic with relevant, advanced vocabulary. What does the resource include? Five reading texts Comprehension and vocabulary exercises for each reading text Translation exercises Two writing questions Speaking exercise (Photo card) Vocabulary sheet for memorization Answers for the comprehension, vocabulary and translation exercises The resource is available to download in both A4 size and Letter size. If you would like to purchase the full range of our Reading & Vocab Practice resources, please click here to see the full bundle. Thank you for taking the time to look at this resource. To keep up-to-date with our latest resources and posts, please follow Sail Through Spanish on Instagram. Please consider posting a review of this resource if you go on to purchase it. Many thanks!

Get your students happily conversing on this fun topic with this Spanish Reading Comprehension resource focused on family, love and friendships (la familia, el amor y las amistades). It includes five reading texts, each covering a different aspect of the topic. The titles of the reading texts are: El modelo de la familia en España (The family model in Spain) ¿Cómo sería tu novio o novia ideal? (What would your ideal boyfriend or girlfriend be like?) ¿En tu opinión, cuáles son las características de un buen amigo? (In your opinion, what are the characteristics of a good friend?) Las ventajas y desventajas de tener hermanos y hermanas (The advantages and disadvantages of having brothers and sisters) Una boda real: los reyes españoles (A royal wedding: the Spanish king and queen) The reading texts are written for intermediate / upper-intermediate level Spanish students. Each text is designed to include high-quality vocabulary so that students are then able to speak and write about this topic with relevant, advanced vocabulary. What does the resource include? Five reading texts Comprehension and vocabulary exercises for each reading text Translation exercises Two writing questions Crossword puzzle Speaking exercise (Photo card) Vocabulary sheet for memorization Answers for the comprehension, vocabulary and translation exercises The resource is available to download in both A4 size and Letter size. If you would like to purchase the full range of our Spanish Reading Comprehension resources, please click here to see the full bundle. Thank you for taking the time to look at this resource. To keep up-to-date with our latest resources and posts, please follow Sail Through Spanish on Instagram. Please consider posting a review of this resource if you go on to purchase it. Many thanks!

Get your students confidently conversing on this fun topic with these Spanish Reading Comprehension activities focused on free-time activities (el tiempo libre). This resource includes five reading texts, each covering a different aspect of the topic, along with engaging activities. The titles of the reading texts are: Un verano repleto de festivales de música (A summer full of music festivals) Pedro Almodóvar Mis sentimientos sobre la televisión (My feelings about television) ¿Cuál es tu libro favorito? (What is your favourite book?) Los mejores deportistas españoles (The top Spanish sportspeople) The reading texts are written for intermediate / upper-intermediate level Spanish students. Each text is designed to include high-quality vocabulary so that students are then able to speak and write about this topic with relevant, advanced vocabulary. What does the resource include? Five reading texts Comprehension and vocabulary exercises for each reading text Translation exercises Two writing questions Crossword puzzle Speaking exercise (Photo card) Vocabulary sheet for memorization Answers for the comprehension, vocabulary and translation exercises. The resource is available to download in both A4 size and Letter size. If you would like to purchase the full range of our Spanish Reading Comprehension resources, please click here to see the full bundle. Thank you for taking the time to look at this resource. To keep up-to-date with our latest resources and posts, please follow Sail Through Spanish on Instagram. Please consider posting a review of this resource if you go on to purchase it. Many thanks!

This engaging Spanish Reading Comprehension resource focuses on healthy living (una vida sana). It includes five reading texts, each covering a different aspect of the topic. The titles of the reading texts are: Daniel: de drogadicto a héroe (Daniel: From drug addict to hero) ¿Es importante comer sano? (Is it important to eat healthily?) Los mejores remedios caseros para cuidar tu salud (The best home remedies for looking after yourself) ¿Cómo te mantienes en forma? (How do you keep fit?) El tabaquismo entre los adolescentes (Smoking addiction in teenagers) The reading texts are written for intermediate/upper-intermediate level Spanish students. Each text is designed to include high-quality vocabulary so that students are then able to speak and write about this topic with relevant, advanced vocabulary. What does the resource include? Five reading texts Comprehension and vocabulary exercises for each reading text Translation exercises Two writing questions Speaking exercise (Photo card) Vocabulary sheet for memorization Answers for the comprehension, vocabulary and translation exercises The resource is available to download in both A4 size and Letter size. If you would like to purchase the full range of our Spanish Reading Comprehension resources, please click here to see the full bundle. For a dominoes and bingo game on healthy and unhealthy living, click here. Thank you for taking the time to look at this resource. To keep up-to-date with our latest resources and posts, please follow Sail Through Spanish on Instagram. Please consider posting a review of this resource if you go on to purchase it. Many thanks!

Get your students disussing this important topic with these engaging Spanish Reading Comprehension activities focused on the environment (el medio ambiente). This resource includes five Spanish reading texts, each covering a different aspect of the topic. The titles of the reading texts are: Greta Thunberg: La chica que cruzó un océano en un barco (Greta Thunberg: The girl who crossed the ocean in a boat) Residuo Cero: un estilo de vida moderno (Zero waste: a modern lifestyle) Los grandes beneficios de las energías renovables (The great benefits of renewable energy) ¿Qué haces para proteger nuestro planeta? (What do you do to protect our planet?) ¿Podemos salvar a las especies en peligro de extinción? (Can we save endangered species?) The reading texts are written for intermediate/upper-intermediate level Spanish students. Each text is designed to include high-quality vocabulary so that students are then able to speak and write about this topic with relevant, advanced vocabulary. What does the resource include? Five reading texts Comprehension and vocabulary exercises for each reading text Translation exercises Two writing questions Speaking exercise (Photo card) Vocabulary sheet for memorization Answers for the comprehension, vocabulary and translation exercises If you would like to purchase the full range of our Reading & Vocab Practice resources, please click here to see the full bundle. Thank you for taking the time to look at this resource. To keep up-to-date with our latest resources and posts, please follow Sail Through Spanish on Instagram. Please consider posting a review of this resource if you go on to purchase it. Many thanks!

Help your students engage with this deeply-relevant topic with these Spanish Reading Comprehension activities focused on poverty and homelessness (la pobreza y las personas sin hogar). This resource includes five reading texts, each covering a different aspect of the topic, along with exciting activities. The titles of the reading texts are: ¿Existe un vínculo entre la pobreza y el cambio climático? (Is there a link between poverty and climate change?) ¿Es posible acabar con la pobreza? (Is it possible to end poverty?) ¿Qué podemos hacer para aliviar la pobreza extrema en el mundo? (What can we do to alleviate extreme poverty in the world?) Un gato salva la vida de un joven sin hogar (A cat saves a young homeless man) Olvidadas: Las personas sin hogar (Forgotten: Homeless people) The reading texts are written for intermediate/upper-intermediate level Spanish students. Each text is designed to include high-quality vocabulary so that students are then able to speak and write about this topic with relevant, advanced vocabulary. What does the resource include? Five reading texts Comprehension and vocabulary exercises for each reading text Grammar exercise on “es importante que” + subjunctive Translation exercises Two writing questions Speaking exercise (Photo card) Vocabulary sheet for memorization Answers for the comprehension, vocabulary and translation exercises The resource is available to download in both A4 size and Letter size. If you would like to purchase the full range of our Spanish Reading Comprehension resources, please click here to see the full bundle. Thank you for taking the time to look at this resource. To keep up-to-date with our latest resources and posts, please follow Sail Through Spanish on Instagram. Please consider posting a review of this resource if you go on to purchase it. Many thanks!