Quick & Cool Guide for Acing IB Spanish (For Teens) Know Your Stuff • The Basics: Get a grip on what your IB Spanish course (ab initio, B, or A) is about. What are the exams like? What kind of projects will you do? • Syllabus Sneak-Peek: Dive into the syllabus. Knowing what’s ahead gives you an edge. Gear Up with the Right Tools. • Past Exam Papers : Your crystal ball into the exams. Find them, use them, love them. Check out the IBO Store. • Apps & Websites: Use Quizlet for flashcards, Khan Academy for grammar, and switch your Spotify to Spanish jams. • Textbooks: Not just any book, but the one that comes with online codes and extra practice. Build a Study Strategy That Doesn’t Suck • Routine Over Random: Set a study schedule that doesn’t feel like a prison sentence. Short, daily sessions > Last-minute marathons. • Keep Skills Sharp: Rotate through reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities. Don’t let any skill get rusty. • Mock Exams: Practice with pas
As a brief introduction, my name is Lorena Zurbano and I am an educator (originally from Madrid) based in London, with a background in research in language learning. A decade ago, when I first started this edublog, I was intending to switch my work as a school-based teacher/teacher trainer to language online tuition. Perhaps my studies as an online learner (MA in teaching Spanish as a foreign language) helped me to feel immediately comfortable in the new environment. More recently, 3 years ago, we were informed of the sudden closure of my daughters’ school, and after some discussions we decided to give her a choice between all the options available locally and she opted for Home Education (not so much Home-based learning though!) alongside most of her school friends. I kept working online supporting Alevels and GCSE tests taking learners and in the system. One thing I learnt is that if you wish to pass a test then tutors or school may help, but if you want to become a profici