The Pact of Forgetting (pacto del olvido)
Tens of thousands of people went missing during the Spanish Civil War. There are thought to be hundreds of unmarked mass graves all over the country. Almost half a million …
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What does my teacher mean when they say they won’t be spoon feeding us anymore?
When babies move on from needing only milk to starting food, they are usually fed with a spoon because they don’t yet have the co-ordination or skills to get the …
Why are languages different from other school subjects?
In many school subjects, such as sciences as social sciences, we need to learn and understand information on that topic. Often, when it comes to tests and exams, we will …
A GCSE Spanish Writing Exam Checklist
The GCSE Spanish Writing exam focuses on both showing off and accuracy. In terms of showing off, this includes both vocabulary and grammatical constructions. In terms of accuracy, this means …
Parents: How to help your child prepare for their Spanish GCSE exam
Even if you don’t know any Spanish, you are still able to help your child as they get close to their Spanish GCSE exam. Here are my tips below: Memorise …
Why glossaries are essential for A Level Spanish
Specific, not general Glossaries are absolutely vital when it comes to preparing to speak or write on a particular subject. They are different to your normal vocabulary lists and notebooks …