Sinéad Leleu / Beln De Vincente Fisher

Spanish Pen Pals Made Easy provides an easy way for pupils to communicate in Spanish with other Spanish speakers. It contains fill-in-the-gap letters, so even pupils just beginning to learn Spanish can have the satisfaction of being able to communicate effectively in Spanish.

For the teacher, Spanish Pen Pals Made Easy:

• Does not require fluency
• Is time-saving - little or no preparation is required. English translations of the letters are included, as are lists of vocabulary, key grammar points and extension ideas
• Links with the KS2 Framework for language teaching
• Has inherent cross-curricular links to geography, history and ICT
• Supplements, consolidates and revised course work.

For the pupil, Spanish Pen Pals Made Easy:

Is easy to follow

• Is realistic. The pupil realizes that Spanish can be used for real-life communication and not just in an artificial situation
• Instills confidence. they can communicate effectively at a basic level
• Helps to foster positive attitudes towards foreign language learning
• Facilitates intercultural understanding. The pupil can learn about Spanish culture through a Spanish peer
• And, of course, it is a fun and wonderful way to make a new friend!

Spanish Pen Pals Made Easy has been developed for use with children at primary school or lower secondary school (KS2 - KS3).

Full teaching notes are provided and this is a suitable resource for a non-specialist teacher.

This product is licensed for photocopying for educational purposes by the purchasing institution.

Suitable for use with KS2 and lower KS3 (age 8 - 12 years approx)

Paperback, 60pp, 280 x 210mm