Your child is probably starting to feel overwhelmed as they prepare for their GCSE Spanish exam, but with the right plan, you can help them boost their confidence and maximize their results. A structured revision timetable will help them stay on track, ensuring they cover all key areas of the exam. Here’s a week-by-week breakdown to help them revise effectively.
One of the first things I get my students to do is to create a Verb Timeline. This provides an excellent overview of all the verbs (-ar, -er and -ir). We select one verb for each (eg. hablar for -ar, comer for -er and vivir for -ir) and conjugate it across all the tenses. Once you have this you can then move on to set up the following Revision Plan, working back from the date of the exams (remember the oral exam will be around six weeks before the written, reading and listening elements of the exam so revision for this must be prioritised.
Vocabulary & Grammar Foundations
- Focus on essential GCSE vocabulary: school, family, holidays, environment, etc.
- Use flashcards and quiz yourself daily.
- Revise key grammar rules: present, past, and future tenses.
- Practice forming full sentences using correct verb conjugations.
Listening & Reading Comprehension
- Listen to Spanish podcasts, songs, or GCSE listening exercises.
- Practice past paper reading questions to identify common exam patterns.
- Highlight key words in questions to help find answers more easily.
- Watch Spanish TV shows with subtitles to improve understanding.
Speaking & Writing Practice
- Memorize useful sentence starters and connectives for fluency.
- Practice speaking aloud on key GCSE topics with a friend or tutor.
- Write short essays on past paper topics and get feedback.
- Record yourself answering common oral exam questions.
Mock Exams & Confidence Boosting
- Complete full past papers under timed conditions.
- Review mistakes and target weak areas.
- Revise tricky grammar points and vocabulary gaps.
- Stay positive—confidence is key!
By following this structured plan, you’ll feel fully prepared for exam day. Which area do you find the hardest? Let me know in the comments! 🎓🇪🇸
