Spanish and Umbrellas

Spanish and  Umbrellas Erica SÑnchez 😊
πŸ“πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ Spanish Content Creator
πŸ“š Independent MFL Consultant
🎀 MFL Speaker
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Head of MFL

Hola a todos! πŸ‘‹Hope you are having a great weekend!Spanish and Umbrellas and Shoot Spanish have been working together on...
04/10/2026

Hola a todos! πŸ‘‹

Hope you are having a great weekend!

Spanish and Umbrellas and Shoot Spanish have been working together on a project we have been developing for months, and we are so excited to finally share it with you! 🎬πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ

If you teach El Laberinto del Fauno at A-Level, this is for you.

We wanted to create something very comprehensive, practical and genuinely useful β€” a resource that goes beyond simply teaching the plot and gives students the tools they need to develop stronger, more sophisticated analytical and critical responses to the film.

The course is fully online, entirely in Spanish and self-paced, so you can work through it whenever it suits you. It is purely analytical, focusing on how to explore the film in greater depth and help students move from simply describing what they see to analysing, interpreting, making connections and supporting their ideas effectively.

And because the whole course is in Spanish, it is also a great opportunity to practise and develop your own Spanish while exploring a film you already teach.

We have created 4 options, so you can choose the package that works best for you:

🎬 Complete Workshop Pack
A very comprehensive option including the workshop video and student workbook.

πŸŽ₯ Workshop Video + Student Workbook
The complete analytical workshop alongside a practical resource for your students.

πŸ“Ί Workshop Video
The full analytical workshop, delivered entirely in Spanish.

πŸ“– Student Workbook
A practical resource designed to help students develop stronger analytical responses.

πŸ‘‰ Visit spanishandumbrellas.com to explore all four options and find the one that works best for you!

We have put a huge amount of time, thought and care into this project over the past few months, and we genuinely hope it will support you and your students β€” and make teaching El Laberinto del Fauno that little bit easier. ❀️

We cannot wait to hear what you think! 🎬πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ

β˜‚οΈ Teaching the subjunctive to your A-Level students? This worksheet on 'el presente de subjuntivo' is a practical resou...
24/09/2026

β˜‚οΈ Teaching the subjunctive to your A-Level students?

This worksheet on 'el presente de subjuntivo' is a practical resource to help your students finally master this tricky topic πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ

βœ… Clear rules with the "opposite endings" trick
βœ… Key uses with model sentences
βœ… Common irregular stems at a glance
βœ… Gap-fill, sentence completion, translation & free writing tasks

Perfect for lessons, homework, cover work or revision, with no extra planning needed πŸ™Œ

πŸ‘‰ Download it now at spanishandumbrellas.com

OjalΓ‘ que les guste a tus alumnos πŸ˜‰

πŸ“š Hey MFL Teachers... Back to School (in Spanish)! πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈNew GCSE resources on "La vuelta al cole" β€” now ready for both Foun...
13/09/2026

πŸ“š Hey MFL Teachers... Back to School (in Spanish)! πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ

New GCSE resources on "La vuelta al cole" β€” now ready for both Foundation and Higher tiers! ✏️

βœ… Vocabulary & matching activities
βœ… Reading comprehension
βœ… Gap-fill with word bank
βœ… Guided writing task
βœ… Speaking practice with photo cards

Ideal for extra practice with your classes!

πŸ‘‰ To download them, go to spanishandumbrellas.com

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT TO SIGN UP! πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈWant to boost your Spanish and feel more confident teaching A-Level? Join my A-Level S...
13/09/2026

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT TO SIGN UP! πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ

Want to boost your Spanish and feel more confident teaching A-Level? Join my A-Level Spanish Upskilling Course for Teachers! πŸŽ“

β˜… Strengthen your language skills & fluency
β˜… Sharpen grammar and accuracy
β˜… Develop cultural knowledge
β˜… Practical strategies for the classroom
β˜… Special focus on A-Level speaking

πŸ“… 6 evening sessions | Thursdays, 7:00–7:45pm | Online
πŸ“† 17 September – 22 October 2026

Can't make it live? Full recordings included! πŸŽ₯

πŸ‘‰ spanishandumbrellas.com

Hope to see you there! πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡«πŸ‡·πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ LOOKING FOR FRESH IDEAS TO BOOST ENGAGEMENT IN YOUR LANGUAGE LESSONS? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡«πŸ‡·πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈI’m really excited to be delivering t...
12/09/2026

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡«πŸ‡·πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ LOOKING FOR FRESH IDEAS TO BOOST ENGAGEMENT IN YOUR LANGUAGE LESSONS? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡«πŸ‡·πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ

I’m really excited to be delivering this interactive MFL workshop on Saturday 17th October! πŸŽ‰

If you’re looking for practical, engaging ideas that you can take straight into your classroom, this session is for you!

β˜… A bank of engaging activities and games you can use immediately
β˜… Practical strategies to increase participation, motivation and target language use
β˜… Creative ideas adaptable for KS3, KS4 and KS5
β˜… Activities that work across Spanish, French, German and other languages
β˜… Practical ways to develop phonics, vocabulary and grammar through engaging activities
β˜… Useful resources to save planning time and maximise student engagement

Whether you’re an Early Career Teacher, experienced MFL teacher or Head of Department, you’ll leave with a toolkit of practical ideas to refresh your lessons and get your students more involved.

πŸ“… Saturday 17th October 2026
⏰ 10.00–11.00am (UK time)
🎀 Speaker: Erica SÑnchez

Can’t make it live? No problem! The full recording will be available to everyone who registers.

β˜… BOOK YOUR PLACE: spanishandumbrellas.com

31/08/2026

THE NEW SPANISH & UMBRELLAS WEBSITE IS HERE! β˜‚οΈπŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ

After lots of work behind the scenes, I’m so excited to finally launch the new Spanish & Umbrellas website! πŸŽ‰

You can now find everything in one place, including:

βœ“ πŸ“š Resources for MFL teachers
βœ“ πŸŽ“ Courses to support your professional development
βœ“ πŸ’¬ Mentoring for personalised support
βœ“ πŸ§‘β€πŸ« CPD and training for language teachers
βœ“ πŸ’‘ A blog packed with ideas, inspiration and practical tips for your MFL classroom

And there’s more to come… πŸ‘€

Something new is on the way, so make sure you stay tuned! β˜‚οΈβœ¨

I’ve also put together a short video to show you around the website and help you navigate the different sections.

πŸŽ₯ I hope you find it useful!

πŸ‘‰ Explore the new website: spanishandumbrellas.com

Thank you for your continued support of Spanish & Umbrellas ❀️

πŸ“šβœοΈ CELEBRATING ALL THINGS BACK TO SCHOOL! πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈNew term, new classes, new routines… and, of course, new resources! πŸŽ‰If you...
30/08/2026

πŸ“šβœοΈ CELEBRATING ALL THINGS BACK TO SCHOOL! πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ

New term, new classes, new routines… and, of course, new resources! πŸŽ‰

If you’re teaching KS3 Spanish beginners this September, this 3-page printable worksheet is a simple way to introduce and practise school supplies vocabulary (el material escolar) and indefinite articles (un, una, unos, unas).

Inside the resource:
βœ“ Vocabulary reference
βœ“ Matching activity
βœ“ Indefinite article practice
βœ“ Translation task

Perfect for introducing the topic, consolidating vocabulary or giving students some independent practice.

πŸ“š Ready to make your back-to-school planning a little easier?

Get it at spanishandumbrellas.com ❀️

Wishing the best of luck to everyone receiving their GCSE results tomorrow! πŸ€To all the incredible teachers, mentors, an...
19/08/2026

Wishing the best of luck to everyone receiving their GCSE results tomorrow! πŸ€

To all the incredible teachers, mentors, and parents: you have supported, encouraged, and done everything you can to guide your students to this moment. Whatever tomorrow brings, take a moment to be immensely proud of all the hard work and dedication you’ve poured into supporting them. πŸ’–

Crossing our fingers for all the students tomorrow! You've got this! 🀞

🚨 Spanish Teacher Upskilling Courses are STILL AVAILABLE for 2026! πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈWant to feel more confident teaching Spanish? Wheth...
17/08/2026

🚨 Spanish Teacher Upskilling Courses are STILL AVAILABLE for 2026! πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ

Want to feel more confident teaching Spanish? Whether you teach GCSE or A-Level, these online evening courses are designed to strengthen your subject knowledge, improve your language skills, and provide practical ideas you can use straight away in the classroom.

πŸ“š GCSE Spanish Upskilling (Nov–Dec 2026)
βœ” Grammar, vocabulary and phonics refresh
βœ” GCSE exam-style tasks and speaking practice
βœ” Develop spontaneous speaking
βœ” Practical teaching ideas and ready-to-use resources

πŸŽ“ A-Level Spanish Upskilling (Sept–Oct 2026)
βœ” Improve fluency and spoken Spanish
βœ” Explore key A-Level themes and discussion topics
βœ” Build confidence for teaching A-Level
βœ” Access practical resources and speaking activities

πŸ•– Live online sessions: Thursdays, 7.00–7.45pm (UK)

πŸŽ₯ All sessions are recorded, so you can catch up whenever it suits you.

Perfect for:
βœ” Non-specialists teaching Spanish
βœ” ECTs and early career teachers
βœ” Teachers returning to GCSE or A-Level
βœ” Experienced teachers wanting a refresher
βœ” Heads of Department supporting their teams

πŸ“ Full details and booking:
🌐 spanishandumbrellas.com

Happy August! β˜€οΈπŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈI am so excited for everything coming this month at spanishandumbrellas.com! 🀩I have been working behi...
02/08/2026

Happy August! β˜€οΈπŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ

I am so excited for everything coming this month at spanishandumbrellas.com! 🀩

I have been working behind the scenes on lots of exciting new content and opportunities that I cannot wait to share with you.

Stay tuned!!! πŸ‘€

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