28/05/2026
I created the framework for a full KS3 and GCSE Spanish departmental website over a single weekend using AI to build it for me with natural language prompts and no knowledge of website building. I provided ideas, resources and feedback to improve the site.
Take a look: https://hillsidespanish.com
If you would like to create a site for your own department, pick up my step-by-step workbook from TES: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13480521
19/04/2026
De vuelta al lápiz y papel: las escuelas de Suecia reducen el aprendizaje digital
Las aulas suecas cambian las computadoras por libros, bolígrafos y papel, una decisión que causa inquietud en el sector tecnológico.
19/04/2026
GCSE languages sees rise in Wales after new approach - BBC News
GCSE languages sees rise in Wales after new approach
After a long decline, the number of pupils taking language GCSEs in Wales rises for two years.
17/04/2026
New resources added to my TES shop: year 7, 8 and 9 PowerPoints and worksheets. Podcasts, magazines and songs coming soon.
Year 8 Spanish Free Time Lesson 1 | Teaching Resources
A complete, ready-to-teach Year 8 Spanish lesson introducing free time vocabulary and the key verb structures juego (I play), hago (I do) and voy (I go). This 11-sli
11/05/2025
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13255408
NEW AQA SPEC GCSE SPANISH LISTENING EXAM (Foundation Tier)
Prepare your students for success with this comprehensive Mock AQA Spanish Foundation Listening Exam - specifically designed for the NEW 2026 specification!
What's Included:
Complete Foundation Tier Listening Paper (Paper 1)
High-quality MP3 recording featuring multiple authentic Spanish speakers
Full transcript of all audio
Comprehensive mark scheme with detailed answers
Key Features:
Perfectly aligned with the NEW AQA GCSE Spanish specifications (first examinations 2026)
Authentic listening experience with a variety of native Spanish speakers
Realistic exam format including proper timing and bleeps between questions
Comprehensive coverage of core topics: school subjects, food, weekend activities, holidays, housing, entertainment, weather, and transportation
Diverse question formats preparing students for multiple-choice, matching, gap-fill, and the challenging dictation section
Why Choose This Resource?
This mock exam provides the perfect opportunity for students to familiarise themselves with the new AQA GCSE exam format in a realistic testing environment. Ideal for Year 10 end-of-year assessments or targeted practise throughout the course.
The carefully crafted audio includes Spanish speakers from different regions, exposing students to authentic accents and speech patterns they'll encounter in the actual exam. The dictation section gives valuable practise in an area many students find challenging.
How to Use:
As a complete mock exam under timed conditions
For focused practise on specific question types
To build student confidence with the new exam format
As preparation for end-of-year assessments
For effective revision of key vocabulary and listening strategies
Don't let your students enter their GCSE unprepared! This comprehensive resource ensures they know exactly what to expect in the new AQA listening exam.
From SuperSpanishResources: Trusted by Spanish teachers nationwide for quality GCSE preparation materials.
New AQA GCSE Spanish Listening Exam Pack (F) | Teaching Resources
Prepare your students for success with this comprehensive Mock AQA Spanish Foundation Listening Exam - specifically designed for the NEW 2026 specification! What’s I
05/03/2024
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-spanish-reading-practice-booklet-12986812
GCSE Spanish Reading Practice Booklet | Teaching Resources
Introducing our GCSE Spanish Reading Practice Booklet from Super Spanish Resources, designed using the AQA GCSE topics, but suitable for all GCSE Spanish students. T
03/03/2024
Introducing our GCSE Spanish Reading Practice Booklet from Super Spanish Resources, designed using the AQA GCSE topics, but suitable for all GCSE Spanish students.
This comprehensive booklet covers a range of themes and topics to help students improve their reading skills and prepare for their exams.
Each section is divided into higher and foundation ability texts with corresponding questions to cater to students of all levels. The topics covered include Identity and Culture, Local, National, International and Global Areas of Interest, and Current and Future Studies.
With a total of 93 pages, this PDF file includes activities for themes such as Relationships with Family and Friends, Technology in Everyday Life, Travel and Tourism, and much more. Additionally, each activity comes with an answer key for easy marking and feedback.
Give your students the practice they need to excel in their GCSE Spanish exams with our GCSE Spanish Reading Practice Booklet. Order your copy today and watch your students improve their reading comprehension skills in no time.
Ideal for in-class tasks and also for homework assignments.
30/12/2023
Fuente: Español en el mundo 2023 (Anuario del Instituto Cervantes).
26/12/2023
According to the 2021 UK census, Spanish is the 6th most spoken language in the UK. Polish is 2nd.
The 10 most spoken foreign languages in UK as Romanian storms up the charts
The most notable change in the linguistic landscape is the meteoric rise of Romanian.