
⏳ A1 | Past version
This passage describes a normal classroom routine, so the imperfect is natural for repeated actions in the past.
📘 A1 | Grammar point
«dar algo a alguien» / «darle algo a alguien»
In Spanish, we can say who receives something with dar + thing + a person. Very often Spanish also uses an indirect-object pronoun such as le / les.
I give them a worksheet.
I give the student a book.
I give them the instructions.
Remember: le is singular and les is plural.
A1 | Practice
Un día en el aula
- profesor — teacher
- colegio — school
- pizarra — board
- aula — classroom
- lección — lesson
- ficha — worksheet
- recoger — collect
- trabajar juntos — work together
- pregunta — question
- libro — book
Tap the words in the correct order. Tap a placed word to return it to the word bank.
- ¿Qué escribo en la pizarra?
- ¿Qué hacen los alumnos?
- ¿Qué les doy?
- ¿Qué hago al final de la clase?
Translate into English:
- Soy profesor.
- Explico la lección.
- Recojo sus trabajos.
Translate into Spanish:
- The students sit down.
- I ask some questions.
- They work together.
Reading comprehension and translation are extra activities and do not count towards the score.
⏳ A2 | Past version
This passage describes a repeated classroom routine in the past, so the imperfect is used. After antes de que and pedía que, the subjunctive moves to the imperfect subjunctive.
📘 A2 | Grammar point
«mientras + verb» for simultaneous actions
We use mientras when two actions happen at the same time.
While they are working, I walk around the classroom.
While they are writing, I observe the class.
While they are reading, I help anyone who has questions.
Remember: Spanish often uses the simple present after mientras for a regular classroom routine.
A2 | Practice
Un día en el aula
- pasar lista — take attendance
- repartir — hand out
- trabajar por parejas — work in pairs
- recorrer el aula — walk around
- repasar — go over
- tema — topic
- punto principal — main point
- ejemplo — example
- responder — answer
- problema — problem
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- ¿Qué hago antes de empezar?
- ¿Qué actividades preparo?
- ¿Qué hago mientras trabajan?
Translate into English:
- Paso lista.
- Reparto fichas.
- Repasamos los puntos principales.
Translate into Spanish:
- I write examples on the board.
- Students work in pairs.
- I help anyone who has a problem.
Reading comprehension and translation are extra activities and do not count towards the score.
⏳ B1 | Past version
This passage describes a habitual teaching experience in the past, so the imperfect is used. After hacer que, the subjunctive changes to the imperfect subjunctive.
📘 B1 | Grammar point
«sin + infinitive» = without doing
We use sin + infinitive to say that one action happens without another action.
I try to help them without making them feel uncomfortable.
I correct the error without interrupting the activity.
I help the student without giving them the answer.
Remember: after sin, the verb stays in the infinitive.
B1 | Practice
Un día en el aula
- enseguida — straight away
- quedarse atrás — fall behind
- ponerse al día — catch up
- estar pendiente de — keep an eye on
- cambiar de enfoque — change approach
- tan bien como esperaba — as well as I expected
- ayuda individual — individual help
- flexible — flexible
- práctica — practice
- incómodo — uncomfortable
Tap the words in the correct order. Tap a placed word to return it to the word bank.
- ¿Por qué algunos alumnos necesitan más tiempo?
- ¿Qué hago si alguien se queda atrás?
- ¿Por qué es importante ser flexible?
Translate into English:
- Intento ayudarle a ponerse al día.
- Estoy pendiente de toda la clase.
- Cambio de enfoque.
Translate into Spanish:
- Some students understand straight away.
- An activity may not work as expected.
- Being flexible is important.
Reading comprehension and translation are extra activities and do not count towards the score.
⏳ B2 | Past version
This passage describes a habitual teaching strategy in the past, so the imperfect is used. After hacer que, para que and asegurarme de que, the subjunctive changes to the imperfect subjunctive.
📘 B2 | Grammar point
«para que + subjunctive» = purpose
We use para que + subjunctive when one action has a purpose and another subject receives the result.
I break the task into steps so that everyone can understand it.
I explain again so that nobody gets lost.
I give an example so that the idea is clear.
Remember: after para que, Spanish uses the subjunctive.
B2 | Practice
Un día en el aula
- tener dificultades — struggle
- frenar — hold back
- avanzar — move on
- dividir una tarea — break down a task
- llegar a entender — get the hang of
- mantener implicado — keep engaged
- quedar desatendido — slip through the net
- nivel de capacidad — ability level
- reto adicional — extra challenge
- accesible — accessible
Tap the words in the correct order. Tap a placed word to return it to the word bank.
- ¿Qué reto supone trabajar con distintos niveles?
- ¿Cómo ayudo a quien tiene dificultades?
- ¿Qué significa que nadie quede desatendido?
Translate into English:
- Divido la tarea en pasos.
- Mantengo a todos implicados.
- Preparo un reto adicional.
Translate into Spanish:
- Some students are ready to move on.
- I make the work accessible.
- Nobody should slip through the net.
Reading comprehension and translation are extra activities and do not count towards the score.
⏳ C1 | Past version
This reflective description moves into the past mainly with the imperfect. The completed understanding before that past point becomes habían entendido.
📘 C1 | Grammar point
«lo que + clause + es…» for emphasis
Spanish can use lo que… es… to highlight one particular idea.
What I try to do is provide enough structure.
What I need is more time.
What I want to avoid is confusion.
Remember: this structure puts special focus on the information after es.
C1 | Practice
Un día en el aula
- planificación — lesson plan
- interpretar el ambiente — read the room
- ir más despacio — slow down
- avanzar — move forward
- por completo — altogether
- dejar espacio para — leave room for
- de poco sirve — there is little point in
- malentendido — misunderstanding
- debate — discussion
- estructura — structure
Tap the words in the correct order. Tap a placed word to return it to the word bank.
- ¿Por qué una planificación no basta por sí sola?
- ¿Qué significa interpretar cómo está el grupo?
- ¿Por qué no conviene cubrir el plan sin comprensión?
Translate into English:
- Interpreto cómo está el grupo.
- Dejo espacio para el debate.
- Compruebo que hayan entendido.
Translate into Spanish:
- A lesson plan cannot predict everything.
- I may need to slow down.
- There is little point in covering everything without understanding.
Reading comprehension and translation are extra activities and do not count towards the score.
⏳ C2 | Past version
This reflective description moves into the past mainly with the imperfect. The earlier loss of confidence becomes había perdido, and the subjunctive after concessive por mucho que shifts to valorara.
📘 C2 | Grammar point
«por mucho que + subjunctive» = however much / although
We use por mucho que + subjunctive to express a strong contrast: even if something is true or important, another idea still follows.
Much as I value preparation, I know I must be flexible.
However much I plan, something unexpected can always happen.
However much I explain, some students will need more time.
Remember: por mucho que is followed by the subjunctive.
C2 | Practice
Un día en el aula
- seguir un guion — follow a script
- en tiempo real — in real time
- idea equivocada — misconception
- línea de reflexión — line of inquiry
- ceñirse rígidamente a — stick rigidly to
- obstaculizar — get in the way of
- reaccionar con rapidez — think on your feet
- esfuerzo productivo — productive struggle
- funcionar como un reloj — run like clockwork
- sacar lo mejor de alguien — bring out the best in someone
Tap the words in the correct order. Tap a placed word to return it to the word bank.
- ¿Por qué la experiencia exige decisiones en tiempo real?
- ¿Qué significa reaccionar con rapidez en clase?
- ¿Qué diferencia hay entre esfuerzo productivo y verdadera confusión?
Translate into English:
- Tomo decisiones en tiempo real.
- Reacciono con rapidez.
- Intento sacar lo mejor de los alumnos.
Translate into Spanish:
- A student may lose confidence.
- A rigid plan can get in the way of learning.
- Effective teaching develops independent learners.
Reading comprehension and translation are extra activities and do not count towards the score.