Matched to the 2014 National Curriculum for Foreign Languages. 48 fully planned lessons with follow up activities. Easy-to-use and ideal for the non-specialist teacher. Combines Spanish language skills with literacy and cultural awareness. Aimed at school teachers in Primary KS2 and lower secondary KS3, this book supports learners as they gain in confidence, independence and proficiency in the Spanish language. It suggests practical ways to make Spanish oracy and literacy skills accessible and achievable, engaging children's interest by providing interactive songs, games, conversations and stories to encourage communication at all ability levels. It broadens children's horizons by offering bite-size chunks of factual information about Spain, its people, culture and lifestyle. By promoting links to other areas of the school curriculum and home experiences, it makes Spanish relevant to the children. Themes in the Upper Juniors book include: The world, Enjoying food, School journeys, The seasons, The planets, Looking at paintings, Towns - now and in the past, Theme parks, Setting up a cafe, Responding to music, Accessing the news.