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By Revision Genie
Core Language Knowledge
Unit 1
Spanish Sound–Spelling Links
Pronunciation of Key Vowels and Consonants
Stress Patterns and Clear Intonation
Alphabet and Spelling Out Words
Nouns and Grammatical Gender
Singular and Plural Nouns
Definite and Indefinite Articles
Adjective Agreement
Adjective Position
Comparative Adjectives
Superlative Adjectives
Demonstrative Adjectives
Possessive Adjectives
Subject Pronouns
Forming Simple Present Tense Verbs
Using Common Irregular Present Tense Verbs
Describing Ongoing Actions
Forming the Near Future
Talking About Future Plans
Forming the Preterite for Regular Verbs
Using Key Irregular Preterite Verbs
Talking About What You Used to Do
Using the Imperfect for Description
Present and Past Time Markers
Future Time Markers
Asking Questions
Negatives
Opinions and Justifications
Giving Reasons with porque
Expressing Preferences
Intensifiers and Qualifiers
Using Connectives to Extend Answers
Sequencing Ideas Clearly
Using Different Registers
Building Longer Sentences
Using a Variety of Verb Tenses
Translation into English
Translation into Spanish
Coping with Unfamiliar Language
Checking Accuracy in Writing
Unit 2
Listening Skills
Listening for Gist
Listening for Main Points
Listening for Specific Details
Listening for Opinions
Listening for Attitudes and Emotions
Listening for Past Events
Listening for Present Situations
Listening for Future Plans
Following Short Announcements
Following Dialogues
Following Narratives
Recognising Familiar Language in Clear Speech
Deducing Meaning from Context
Using Key Words to Predict Content
Answering Listening Questions in English
Answering Listening Questions in Spanish
Gap-Fill Listening Tasks
Multiple-Choice Listening Tasks
Listening to Extended Spoken Text
Unit 3
Speaking Skills
Giving Personal Information Clearly
Asking Simple Follow-Up Questions
Answering Unpredictable Questions
Giving Opinions Spontaneously
Justifying Opinions in Full Sentences
Narrating Events in Speech
Referring to Past, Present and Future
Extending Answers Beyond the Minimum
Using Conversation Fillers Naturally
Handling Role-Play Tasks
Requesting Information Politely
Solving Problems in a Role-Play
Describing Pictures and Situations Orally
Building Fluency Through Short Talks
Preparing a Conversation Topic
Developing a General Conversation
Improving Pronunciation for Clarity
Improving Intonation and Confidence
Speaking Accurately Under Time Pressure
Self-Correcting While Speaking
Unit 4
Reading Skills
Reading for Gist
Reading for Main Points
Reading for Specific Detail
Reading for Opinions
Reading for Attitudes and Emotions
Reading Notices and Signs
Reading Emails and Messages
Reading Advertisements
Reading Articles and Blogs
Reading Short Narratives
Reading Authentic Texts
Using Context to Work Out Meaning
Scanning for Key Information
Organising Details from a Text
Drawing Conclusions from Written Text
Recognising Implicit Meaning
Answering Reading Questions in English
Answering Reading Questions in Spanish
Gap-Fill Reading Tasks
Translating Sentences into English
Unit 5
Writing Skills
Writing Single Words and Short Phrases
Writing Simple Sentences Accurately
Writing Short Responses to Prompts
Writing to Exchange Information
Writing About Facts and Opinions
Writing in Different Tenses
Using Bullet Points Effectively
Extending Short Answers into Paragraphs
Structuring an Extended Writing Task
Using Connectives in Writing
Using a Variety of Vocabulary
Using a Variety of Structures
Translating Sentences into Spanish
Writing with the Correct Register
Checking Verbs, Endings and Agreements
Improving Accuracy Under Exam Conditions
Writing for Different Purposes
Responding to Written Stimulus Material
Unit 6
Identity, Lifestyle and Culture
Introducing Yourself
Saying Your Name, Age and Birthday
Talking About Where You Live
Describing Your Appearance
Describing Your Personality
Talking About Family Members
Describing Relationships with Parents
Describing Relationships with Brothers and Sisters
Talking About Friends
Describing Your Best Friend
Saying Who You Get On With Best
Discussing Arguments at Home
Talking About Being an Only Child
Talking About Being the Oldest or Youngest
Saying How You Help at Home
Talking About Pocket Money
Talking About How You Spend Money
Talking About Family Activities
Describing a Recent Family Outing
Talking About Family Plans for the Future
Unit 7
Social Media and New Technology
Naming Social Media Platforms
Saying Which Platform You Prefer
Saying How You Use Social Media
Talking About How Long You Have Used Social Media
Discussing Online Friendships
Giving Advantages of Social Media
Giving Disadvantages of Social Media
Talking About Online Safety
Discussing Cyberbullying
Saying Whether Young People Are Obsessed with Technology
Talking About Your Mobile Phone
Saying What You Use Your Phone For
Texting Versus Calling
Discussing Phones in School
Talking About Monthly Phone Costs
Talking About Tablets and Other Devices
Saying How Much Time You Spend Online
Talking About Internet Use
Naming Your Favourite Website or App
Discussing Technology in School
Talking About ICT in Spanish Lessons
Discussing Whether Technology Makes Lessons Better
Talking About Studying Computing in the Future
Unit 8
Free Time, Leisure and Daily Routine
Talking About Hobbies
Talking About Sports You Do
Talking About Sports at School or in Your Area
Team Sports Versus Individual Sports
Giving Benefits of Exercise
Giving Views on Extreme Sports
Talking About Sport on TV
Talking About Reading Habits
Describing a Book You Read Recently
Talking About Music Preferences
Talking About Concerts
Describing a Recent Concert
Talking About a Favourite Singer or Band
Talking About Playing an Instrument
Talking About TV Habits
Describing a Favourite Programme
Talking About Weekend TV Plans
Giving Advantages and Disadvantages of TV
Talking About Cinema Trips
Talking About Film Preferences
Saying Where You Go with Friends
Talking About Weekend Plans
Describing What You Did Last Weekend
Talking About Birthday Plans
Talking About Shopping Habits
Talking About Favourite Shops
Discussing Fashion and Trends
Talking About Ways to Relax
Describing a School-Day Routine
Saying What Time You Get Up
Talking About Breakfast
Talking About Getting Ready
Saying How You Travel to School
Talking About Lunchtime
Talking About After-School Routine
Talking About Evening Routine
Saying What Time You Go to Bed
Talking About Weekend Routine
Talking About Yesterday
Unit 9
Culture, Customs, Festivals and Celebrations
Comparing Life in Spain and Northern Ireland
Talking About Spanish Festivals
Talking About Spanish Celebrations You Have Experienced
Describing the Most Important Festival in Spain
Talking About Bullfighting
Talking About Flamenco
Talking About Spanish Food
Talking About Tapas
Describing Your Favourite Dish
Comparing Spanish and Local Culture
Comparing Christmas in Spain and at Home
Describing Family Christmas Traditions
Talking About Religious Festivals in Spain
Describing Semana Santa
Comparing Easter Celebrations
Discussing the Importance of Religion
Talking About National Holidays
Describing Cultural Activities and Events
Explaining Why Festivals Attract Tourists
Describing the Main Festival in Your Town or Country
Unit 10
Local, National, International and Global Areas of Interest
Saying Where You Live
Giving the Exact Location of Your Home
Describing Your House
Describing Your Favourite Room
Talking About Your Bedroom
Saying What You Would Change in Your Room
Giving Opinions on Your Area
Describing Your Town or City
Saying What There Is in Your Neighbourhood
Talking About Shopping in Your Area
Town Versus Countryside
Talking About Places for Young People
Saying How Long You Have Lived There
Giving Advantages of Your Area
Giving Disadvantages of Your Area
Saying Where You Would Like to Live
Describing Your Region
Describing Your Country
Talking About How Your Region Was in the Past
Talking About Places of Interest in Your Region
Talking About Attractions for Tourists
Talking About Attractions for Young People
Describing Local Monuments
Saying How to Improve Your Region
Talking About Transport in Your Region
Describing the Weather in Summer and Winter
Talking About Typical Local Products
Talking About Local Industry
Discussing Whether to Stay or Move Abroad
Unit 11
Community Involvement
Talking About Charities in School
Talking About Charities in Your Area
Talking About Voluntary Work
Saying Whether You Belong to a Charity Group
Describing What Charity Work Involves
Talking About Helping Older People
Talking About Helping Children
Talking About Helping Disabled People
Talking About Helping Animals
Talking About Helping Developing Countries
Describing Charity Events
Saying When Charity Activities Happen
Explaining Why Charity Work Matters
Giving Opinions on Community Action
Unit 12
Social and Global Issues
Talking About Food Preferences
Talking About What You Dislike Eating
Describing Your Favourite Meal
Giving Opinions on Fast Food
Giving Opinions on Mediterranean, Chinese and Indian Food
Talking About What You Ate Yesterday
Talking About What You Will Eat Tonight
Discussing a Healthy Diet
Talking About a Healthy Lifestyle
Saying How Much Sleep You Get
Discussing Stress in Young People
Talking About How You Relax
Talking About Keeping Fit
Talking About Weekend Health Plans
Explaining Why Sport Is Important
Talking About Anti-Social Behaviour
Describing Problems in Your Area
Suggesting Solutions to Anti-Social Behaviour
Talking About Social Problems in Your Town
Discussing Unemployment
Discussing Poverty
Saying Whether the Government Does Enough
Talking About Diversity in School
Comparing Cultures
Talking About Relationships with People from Other Backgrounds
Discussing Whether Diversity Is Positive
Talking About Helping Poor People
Talking About Environmental Problems
Saying What You Do to Protect the Environment
Describing School Eco-Actions
Suggesting Local Environmental Solutions
Suggesting Global Environmental Solutions
Talking About Caring for Others
Unit 13
Travel and Tourism
Saying Whether You Stay at Home or Travel
Talking About Holiday Activities at Home
Saying Whether You Like Travelling
Talking About Preferred Transport
Summer Holidays Versus Winter Holidays
Beach Holidays Versus Mountain Holidays
Holidays Abroad Versus Holidays at Home
Giving Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Holidays
Talking About a Visit to Spain
Saying Where You Usually Go in Summer
Saying Who You Go With
Talking About Accommodation
Describing Holiday Activities
Family Holidays Versus Holidays with Friends
Talking About Local Celebrations on Holiday
Talking About Trying Local Food
Talking About Souvenirs
Talking About Using the Local Language
Describing a Past Holiday
Talking About Travel, Accommodation and Weather
Talking About Places You Visited
Talking About What You Bought and Ate
Talking About Future Holiday Plans
Naming Foreign Countries You Have Visited
Describing a School Trip
Saying Where You Want to Visit in the Future
Asking for Tourist Information
Understanding Directions
Understanding Travel Problems
Unit 14
School Life, Studies and the World of Work
Naming Your School Subjects
Talking About Compulsory and Optional Subjects
Saying What Your Favourite Subject Is
Saying Which Subjects You Dislike
Explaining Which Subjects Matter Most
Discussing Why Languages Are Important
Talking About Learning Spanish
Talking About Homework
Describing Homework You Had Yesterday
Saying How Long You Study Each Day
Discussing Whether Homework Is Useful
Talking About Subjects for Next Year
Describing Your Favourite Teacher
Talking About Strict Teachers
Describing Your School
Talking About the Type of School You Attend
Talking About the Number of Lessons Each Day
Talking About Lesson Length
Describing Your Favourite School Day
Talking About School Uniform
Giving Advantages of Uniform
Giving Disadvantages of Uniform
Saying What You Would Change About Uniform
Talking About the Journey to School
Talking About Start and Finish Times
Talking About Break and Lunchtime
Talking About Food at School
Comparing Schools in Spain and Northern Ireland
Saying Which School System You Prefer
Giving Opinions on School Rules
Saying Which Rule You Would Change
Unit 15
Extra-Curricular Activities
Naming Clubs and Societies
Talking About Activities at School
Saying Whether You Belong to a Club
Describing What You Do in a Club
Explaining Why Extra-Curricular Activities Matter
Talking About School Events
Talking About Trips and Visits
Describing a Spanish Trip
Describing a Recent School Excursion
Saying Which Places You Visited
Giving Opinions on School Trips
Explaining the Benefits of Educational Visits
Talking About Future School Trips
Unit 16
Part-Time Jobs and Money Management
Talking About Having a Part-Time Job
Describing Where You Work
Saying How Long You Have Worked There
Talking About Working Hours
Talking About Pay
Describing Job Tasks
Giving Opinions on Your Job
Saying What Age You Can Start Work
Discussing How Easy It Is to Find Work
Giving Advantages of Part-Time Work
Giving Disadvantages of Part-Time Work
Talking About Friends’ Jobs
Talking About Pocket Money from Parents
Explaining Why You Get Money
Talking About Money at Birthdays and Christmas
Saying What You Buy with Your Money
Talking About Paying for Your Own Expenses
Discussing Saving for the Future
Talking About What You Will Do with Savings
Talking About Work Experience
Unit 17
Future Plans and Career
Talking About Plans for Next Year
Talking About Post-16 Study Options
Saying Where You Want to Study
Talking About What You Want to Study
Explaining Why You Chose That Course
Discussing Careers Advice at School
Talking About University Plans
Saying How Long a Course Will Last
Talking About Where You Want to Study
Giving Advantages of Studying Locally
Giving Disadvantages of Studying Locally
Describing Work Experience Placement
Saying What You Had to Do on Placement
Giving Opinions on Work Experience
Saying What Job You Want in the Future
Explaining Why That Career Suits You
Talking About Skills Needed for a Job
Talking About Qualifications Needed for a Job
Saying Whether You Want to Work Abroad
Talking About Your Parents’ Jobs
Talking About How Long They Have Worked There
Saying Whether They Like Their Jobs
Saying Whether You Want a Similar Career
Unit 18
Exam Preparation and Assessment Practice
Understanding the Four Assessment Objectives
Listening Paper Question Types
Reading Paper Question Types
Writing Paper Question Types
Speaking Exam Structure
Preparing for the Pre-Released Conversation Topic
Role-Play Timing and Strategy
General Conversation Timing and Strategy
Answering in English Accurately
Answering in Spanish Accurately
Managing Foundation and Higher Demands
Building from Familiar to Unfamiliar Language
Using Past, Present and Future Across All Themes
Improving Accuracy for Translation Tasks
Planning Extended Writing Responses
Revising Vocabulary by Context
Revising Grammar by Function
Practising Authentic Texts
Practising Extended Listening
Final Synoptic Practice Across All Three Contexts
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