This bundle includes ten lesson starters on the following topics: Spanish Civil War Franco’s Dictatorship Pre-Columbian Civilisations Spanish Artists Spanish Monarchy Immigration (1) Immigration (2) Regional Languages Regions and Cultural Heritage Smartphones Each starter comes in PowerPoint format and is designed to immediately engage students in the topics with a simple activity pitched at A Level and other advanced learners. The starter activities will take no more than five to ten minutes to complete. Answers are also included where applicable.

This is a very thorough summary of life under Franco’s Dictatorship in Spain. It covers life from 1939 to the 1970s, the role of women, the role of the Catholic church, the political and economic developments, Spain in the international context and the transition to democracy. This in-depth resource on the Franco Dictatorship is written in bullet-point formatting under headings, making it easy to read and engage with. It is written in English, but is also available in Spanish (see link below). This four-page summary will give advanced learners of Spanish a solid understanding of the themes and historical developments of the Franco era, and is a fantastic platform for further research or reading on this topic. How can I use this resource? An overview of Life Under Franco in Spain Revision of the main events and themes of the Franco Dictatorship Alongside the study of books or films that are set during the Franco era This resource is available to download in both A4 size and Letter size. It is also available in Spanish, should you prefer. The resource is also included in a bundle with other resources on the Franco Dictatorship or in conjunction with resources on the Spanish Civil War. 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 is a very thorough summary of life under Franco’s Dictatorship in Spain. It covers life from 1939 to the 1970s, the role of women in Spain under Franco, the role of the Catholic church, the political and economic developments, Spain in the international context and the** transition to democracy**. This in-depth summary on the Franco years is written in bullet-point formatting under headings, making it manageable to understand. It is written in advanced Spanish, making it ideal for language development, reading comprehension and vocabulary-building. This summary will give advanced learners of Spanish a solid understanding of the themes and historical developments of the Franco era, and is a fantastic platform for further research or reading on this topic. How can I use this resource? An overview of the Franco era Revision of the main events and themes of the Franco dictatorship Alongside the study of books or films that are set during the Franco years This resource is available to download in both A4 size and Letter size. It is also available in English, should you prefer. The resource is also included in a [bundle with other resources on the Franco dictatorship]https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/franco-dictatorship-resources-bundle-12418530) or in conjunction with resources on the Spanish Civil War. 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.

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!

Christmas and New-Year themed Snakes and Ladders game. This game practices translation, the past tense and expressing opinions, all on the topic of Christmas, New Year and Reyes. This resource is formatted to be printed out on A3 paper. Instructions are included, but you will need dice and counters to play the game. Juego de serpientes y escaleras sobre el tema Navidad, Año Nuevo y los Reyes Magos. Este juego practica la traducción, el pretérito y expresar opiniones, todo sobre el tema de Navidades. Este recurso es para imprimir en papel A3. Las instrucciones son incluidas, pero necesitarás un dado y fichas para jugar.

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 Spanish grammar practice resource helps students understand how to use the si clauses: conditional sentences, also known as the first conditional, second conditional, and third conditional. Note for teachers This resource is designed for students who are already familiar with the present, conditional, imperative, future, imperfect subjunctive and pluperfect subjunctive (past perfect subjunctive) tenses required to create these conditional sentences. However, each one of the si clauses is treated separately, so you can use one or some of the si clauses if they are not all appropriate for the level you are teaching. Learning how to use si clauses is a great way for students to provide some interesting color to their spoken and written work. It shows the ability to use tenses in combination and to use tenses that would be difficult to fluently incorporate otherwise. They are a fantastic way for students to achieve bonus marks by providing that “wow” factor. What does the resource include? Overview of si clauses and how they work. Guided notes on how to use (1) si + present, present, (2) si + present, future, (3) si + present, imperative, (4) si + imperfect subjunctive, conditional, and (5) si + pluperfect subjunctive, pluperfect subjunctive. Grammar exercises for each of the five different types of si clauses. Answers for exercises. There are some exercises where students can create their own answers, so there are no set answers provided for those activities. How to use the resource The resource can be used either with or without teacher intervention. Students should be able to use dictionaries (either paper or online) to look up any vocabulary they need as the resource is focusing on grammar practice, not vocabulary-building. 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!

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!

This is a very thorough summary of the Spanish Civil War in Spanish. It covers the main events, the political ideologies of the Republicans and the Nationalists, the types of atrocities that took place and the aftermath of the war. This in-depth summary on the Spanish Civil War is written in bullet-point formatting under headings, making it manageable to understand. It is written in advanced Spanish, making it ideal for language development, reading comprehension and vocabulary-building. This summary will give advanced learners of Spanish 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. How can I use this resource? An overview of the Spanish Civil War Revision of the main events and themes of the Spanish Civil War Alongside the study of books or films that are set during the Spanish Civil War This resource is available to download in both A4 size and Letter size. It is also available in English, should you prefer. The resource is also included in a bundle with other resources on the Spanish Civil War or in conjunction with resources on the Franco Dictatorship. 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!

This is a very thorough summary of cultural integration (convivencia de culturas) in Spain during the Middle Ages and today. It covers the coexistence of Christians, Muslims and Jews in the Middle Ages, the Spanish Inquisition, regional nationalism in the Basque Country and Catalonia, Gypsies, Moroccans, Latin Americans and British ex-pats. It is written in bullet-point format with highlights, making it easy to read and engage with. This summary will give Spanish A Level and Advanced Higher students a solid understanding of the themes and differences of the cultures present in Spain, and is a fantastic platform for further research or reading on this topic. This is a seven-page resource formatted for easy download and printing. This resource is ideal for pre-reading and revision. It can also be used alongside study on the topics and in conjunction with relevant Spanish literature and films. 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!

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!

This is a very thorough summary of the Spanish Civil War in English. It covers the main events, the political ideologies of the Republicans and the Nationalists, the types of atrocities that took place and the aftermath of the war. This in-depth summary on the Spanish Civil War is written in bullet-point formatting under headings, making it manageable to understand. This summary will give advanced learners of Spanish 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. How can I use this resource? An overview of the Spanish Civil War Revision of the main events and themes of the Spanish Civil War Alongside the study of books or films that are set during the Spanish Civil War This resource is also available in Spanish, should you prefer. The resource is also included in a bundle with other resources on the Spanish Civil War or in conjunction with resources on the Franco Dictatorship. 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!

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!

This Sample Spanish Reading Exercise focuses on football and sportspeople. The text features various Spanish young people answering the question, ¿Los futbolistas ganan demasiado dinero? There are comprehension and vocabulary exercises on the text. You could then also use this as a platform for discussing/writing on this topic in class. It is written for** intermediate / upper-intermediate level Spanish students**, and is designed to include high-quality vocabulary so that students are then able to speak and write about this topic with relevant, advanced vocabulary. For more reading texts on this topic, you can purchase the full El tiempo libre: Reading & Vocab Practice resource on my store. It has five reading texts and many more useful exercises for classroom use or homework. 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 games resources focuses on describing friends. It is aimed at helping students to learn vocabulary to describe friends in a fun and interactive way. What does the resource include? Teacher instructions Dominoes cards (16) Bingo text Bingo cards (4) Dominoes can be played individually, in pairs or in groups. This resource could be laminated if you would like to use it multiple times. Bingo is played with a text that the teacher reads aloud in Spanish. The students mark off the words on their cards until someone wins. The resource is available to download in both A4 size and Letter size. For more resources about friends, 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!

This sample Advanced Spanish Reading Practice resource focuses on immigration. The text describes the dangerous journeys made by Central American migrants on La Bestia, el tren de la muerte. The reading text is written for upper-intermediate / advanced level Spanish students. It is designed to include high-quality vocabulary so that students are then able to speak and write about this topic with relevant, advanced vocabulary. It includes multiple-choice comprehension questions and a vocabulary pairing exercise. For more reading texts on this topic, you can purchase the full La inmigración: Advanced Spanish Reading Practice resource on my store. It has five reading texts covering different aspects of immigration in the Spanish-speaking world, and many more useful exercises for classroom use or homework. 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 download it. Many thanks!