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Student Textbook
Junior Cycle Spanish A Fresh, Student-Friendly and Engaging Package for the New MFL Specification
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The only book in the market that has been updated to include the newly revised Learning Outcomes, including cultural mediation and understanding
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Student-friendly and clear, colourful design perfect for mixed-ability groups
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Each chapter follows the same structure, with four sections, (four Units of Learning) per chapter – chapter opening pages clearly indicate the vocabulary, grammar, cultural content and communicative tasks to be covered in the chapter
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This new edition now includes an innovative Target Task in each Unit of Learning. Students are introduced to the Target Task at the beginning of each section and then complete a series of exercises and activities while giving them the tools to confidently complete the task at the end of each section.
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The tasks are creative projects which students can carry out by themselves or in groups. These tasks can then be used as part of the Student Language Portfolio.
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Tasks include designing posters, making TikTok videos, creating brochures, designing flashcards, and many other imaginative and creative tasks.
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This action-oriented task-based approach to learning is in line with the new updated specification
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Provides for the new order of Classroom Based Assessments (CBAs) – with more focus on developing a Student Language Portfolio from first year
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Learning Outcomes are displayed at the start of each unit of learning making planning easier for teachers
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New material includes activities oriented towards mediation, reception, production and interaction
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Authentic-style texts are integrated into every chapter
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The cultural content has been updated with references to current footballers, musicians, YouTubers and performers from the Spanish-speaking world
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Now includes Sentence Builders at the end of each chapter, allowing students to quickly learn sentence structure, reduce their processing speed and develop their fluency
Student Workbook (Libro De Ejercicios)
¿Qué pasa? 1 Workbook is packed with varied, accessible activities that students can complete in class or at home, including peer and self-assessment with built-in opportunities to log their learning.
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Packed with practice exercises, and vocabulary checks to revise key grammar points and vocabulary from the corresponding chapter of the textbook and reinforce learning
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Activities and exercises mirror the skills developed in the textbook and give students plenty of opportunities to reinforce learning
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Includes exam style questions to introduce students to Junior Cycle exam style questioning from the beginning of First Year, hugely beneficial for focused practice
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A mini-test is provided in each chapter allowing students to test themselves on what they’ve learned and identify gaps in their learning. These rapid revision tests will help them to monitor their learning progress
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The brand-new structure means it is practical and purposeful with both guided tasks and independent practice to help build autonomous learners
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The structure is clear, logical and consistent. It follows a pattern that becomes familiar and predictable for teachers and students – essential in a busy language classroom
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Each chapter of the workbook contains the following sections:
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Actividades – A variety of activities to practice writing skills or prepare for oral tasks. Success criteria are provided for students to help them perform well in tasks. Students may choose to use these actividades as part of a student language portfolio
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Repaso – A revision section full of practice exercises to reinforce vocabulary and grammar and consolidate knowledge
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¡Ponte a prueba! – A mini-test for students to test themselves on the content of the chapter
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Autoevaluación – Self-assessment checklists for students to monitor their progress. They can identify their strengths and weaknesses as language learners and identify which areas need more practice
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Reflexión – Guided questioning to encourage students to reflect on what they’ve learned, set their own language learning goals, consider the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world and how those cultures compare to their own
PUBLISHER: EDCO
ISBN:9781802302639
School Level: Secondary
Class: Junior Cycle
Subject: Spanish
Publication Date: 2026
Author(s): Maria Fenton













