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Spanish Beginner: Musical Instruments

Spanish musical Instruments & Verbs

Música: vocabulario básico

Spanish	English
batería	drums
gaita	bagpipes
guitarra	guitar
flauta	flute
pandereta	tambourine
piano	piano
trompeta	trumpet
violín	violin

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The verb “tocar” in different tenses

Spanish	English
toco	I play (present)
tocaba	I used to play (imperfect)
tocaría	I would play (conditional)
toqué	I played (preterite)
voy a tocar	I’m going to play (near future)

👀🔍 Cover & Discover

🧪 Mini Quiz: Test your Spanish musical instruments and tense formation with the verb tocar

🎧 Action for Further Learning

🎤 Translate: “I used to play the flute.”
🎹 Write a sentence using “voy a tocar” + any instrument.

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French Beginner: Holiday

French Holiday Hub | Verbs & Places | French & Spanish Resources

French Holiday Hub

Learn the key verbs and places for talking about holidays in French. Practice with the quizzes below!

Holiday Verbs

French	English
choisir	to choose
dormir	to sleep
faire de randonnée	to go hiking
faire du vélo	to go cycling
nager	to swim

Holiday Places & Accommodation

French	English
à la campagne	in the countryside
à la montagne	in the mountains
au bord de la mer	by the seaside
une auberge de jeunesse	a youth hostel
un gîte	holiday cottage

✨ Action for Further Learning

🗣️ Write a short dialogue using at least two verbs and one place.
🌍 Describe your ideal holiday in French with three vocab items.
🔎 Visit a French tourism site and note three new words.
✍️ Conjugate one verb in the present tense and use it in a holiday sentence.
🎨 Create a holiday poster in French with verbs and places.
🤝 Make 3–5 quiz questions for a partner using this vocab.

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Spanish Beginner: Adjectives for describing clothes

Spanish Clothing Adjectives — Intro, quiz and Action for Further Learning | French & Spanish Resources

Spanish clothing adjectives

Tip: Icons are friendly memory hooks, not translations.

Clothes can say a lot...

Whether they’re baggy 👖, floral 🌸, or striped 📶! This table introduces common Spanish adjectives for describing clothing styles. Notice how endings change for masculine/feminine forms. Icons help you remember each word with a smile.

Spanish Vocabulary – Clothing Adjectives
Spanish	English
amplio, plia 👖	baggy
corto, ta ✂️	short
de cuadros 🟥⬛	checked
estampado, da 🎨	patterned
estrecho, cha 🧦	tight
de flores 🌸	floral
hortera 🤪	tacky
largo, ga 📏	long
liso, sa ➖	plain
de lunares ⚪	spotted
de rayas 📶	striped

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Do it now

Task 1: Use the Cover & Discover buttons below the table to cover the English column and recall meanings from Spanish. Or flip it: cover Spanish and say the adjectives in Spanish.
Task 2: Use the prompts below to create your own sentences or test your understanding.
Task 3: match each emoji to its word!

Prompt: Say a full phrase using an adjective, e.g., “una camiseta de rayas”.
Prompt: Which adjective fits a picture of dotted fabric? Say it in Spanish.
Prompt: Change gender/number: “amplio” → “amplia” → “amplios” → “amplias”.

Action for further learning

Create fashion flashcards: Draw or paste clothing pictures and label them with these adjectives in Spanish.
Spot adjectives in real life: Describe clothes you see online or in magazines — “una camiseta de rayas”, “unos pantalones amplios”.
Expand your wardrobe: Add three new adjectives.

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Spanish Beginner: Pets

Spanish Pets

🐶🐱 Mascotas / Pets

Here you’ll find the essential Spanish pets vocabulary presented in a simple Cover & Discover table, followed by a fun illustrated quiz and a printable PDF for extra practice. The activities are designed to feel achievable for beginners while building strong retrieval..

Spanish	English
caballo	horse
cobaya	guinea pig
conejo	rabbit
gato	cat
hámster	hamster
loro	parrot
pájaro	bird
perro	dog
pez	fish
serpiente	snake
tortuga	turtle

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Think you know your mascotas? Try the pets quiz and found out!

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📘 Practice simple sentences offline too! Download the printable PDF and keep learning 🐶🐱🐰

⬇️ Download PDF

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Culture Spark: When England spoke French

Tiny quiz. Big curiosity.

💡Did you know? After the Norman Conquest in 1066, French wasn’t just fashionable — it was official. For a while, England’s kings, courts, and nobles spoke French while English simmered quietly in the background. But how long did this linguistic twist last?

How long was French the official language in England?

🎉 Très bien! 300 years is the correct answer! 🇫🇷

Reveal the correct answer

Answer: French was the official language in England for just under 300 years — specifically from 1066 to 1362. So while French was never the only language in use, it was the dominant language of power for nearly three centuries. By 'official' it meant that French was used by the monarchy, nobility and the legal system. Latin remained dominant for church and scholarship writing and English was spoken by the common people.

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French Beginner: French Jobs & Traits

| French Jobs and adjectives for traits | French & Spanish Resources

Les emplois / Jobs

The tables below, with both masculine and feminine forms will help you to boost your French vocabulary and the mini quiz will test your memory in just a few clicks!

French Jobs
French	English
l'avocat	lawyer (masc.)
l'avocate	lawyer (fem.)
le bureau	desk, office
le directeur	headteacher (masc.)
la directrice	headteacher (fem.)
le facteur	postman (masc.)
la factrice	postwoman (fem.)
le secrétaire	secretary (masc.)
la secrétaire	secretary (fem.)
l'emploi	job (masc.)

Adjectives & Adverbs
French	English
assez	quite
ambitieux	ambitious (m)
ambitieuse	ambitious (f)
prudent	careful (m)
prudente	careful (f)
travailleur	hard-working (m)
travailleuse	hard-working (f)

When you’re ready, test your French Jobs vocabulary.

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How do you say 'male lawyer' in French?

l'avocat

le facteur

le bureau

What is 'postwoman' in French?

la factrice

la secrétaire

l'avocate

What's the word for a 'female lawyer' in French?

la factrice

la secrétaire

l'avocate

What's the word for an 'office' in French?

l'emploi

le bureau

le facteur

which one of these jobs related words is feminine?

l'avocate

l'emploi

l'avocat

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Culture Spark: Where does Mona Lisa smile?

Tiny quiz. Big curiosity.

🖼️ She’s tiny, mysterious, and world-famous. Painted over 500 years ago, her smile still draws millions each year. But where does she live now? One museum in France holds the key to her quiet charm — and it’s not just any museum.

Which famous museum in France is home to the famous Mona Lisa painting?

🎉 Très bien! the Louvre Museum is the correct answer! 🇫🇷

Reveal the correct answer

Answer: The Mona Lisa has been at the Louvre Museum since 1797.

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French Beginner: Family

French Family Vocabulary | French & Spanish Resources

Fancy having to speak with a French speaker about your family and not having a clue how to start? Quel cauchemar! Let's avoid that at all costs, shall we?

Solution? Start by learning the vocabulary below—why not?

French	English
J’habite avec…	I live with...
ma mère	my mother
mon père	my father
mes parents	my parents
ma sœur	my sister
mon frère	my brother

📝 Action for Further Learning

Write 3 sentences about who you live with using the vocab above.
Ask a friend or classmate: "Tu habites avec qui?" and reply in French.
Draw or label your family and describe them in French.

🎯 When completing the quiz below, aim for full marks after several error-free attempts. You'll remember this vocab when it counts!

🧪Quiz: Test your French family vocabulary!

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French Beginner: House and Location

| Types of houses and location for French beginners| French & Spanish Resources

📚 Essential Vocabulary

Explore how to talk about where you live in French! This vocabulary table introduces common words and phrases for describing homes and locations — from cozy bedrooms to countryside villages. Practice with the table, read the sample sentences, and finish with a quick quiz to test your knowledge. Perfect for beginners.

French	English
une chambre	a bedroom
j'habite	I live
une maison individuelle	a detached house
une maison jumelée	a semi-detached house
une maison de plain-pied	a bungalow
en banlieue	in the suburbs
à la campagne	in the countryside
à la montagne	in the mountains
dans un village	in a village
en ville	in town

📘 Sample Sentences

J’habite en ville. – I live in town.
Ma maison est à la campagne. – My house is in the countryside.
Il habite dans un village. – He lives in a village.
Nous avons une chambre confortable. – We have a comfortable bedroom.
Elle habite dans une maison jumelée. – She lives in a semi-detached house.
Tu habites en banlieue ? – Do you live in the suburbs?

🎯 Action for Further Learning

Write 3 sentences about where you live using words from the table.
Ask a friend or classmate: “Tu habites où ?” and reply in French.
Draw or label your ideal home and describe it in French.

🧪 Mini Quiz: Test your French Location Vocabulary!

1. j'habite dans un village.

2. Elle habite dans une maison individuelle.

3. J'ai une maison à la campagne.

4. Il a une maison de plain-pied à la montagne.

5. Tu habites en ville?

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Culture Spark: What's on a French breakfast table?

Tiny quiz. Big curiosity.

☕ Ever wondered what the French eat with their morning coffee or hot chocolate? This one-question quiz explores a classic breakfast habit—quick, curious, and delicious!

Usually, a simple French breakfast includes hot chocolate or coffee and...?

🎉 Très bien! a tartine is the correct answer! 🇫🇷

Reveal the correct answer

Answer: tartines (slices of baguette with butter and jam) is a French breakfast staple. If you thought of croissants, you are not far off. Croissants are also very popular.

🔗 Explore the quiz trail

Each quiz is bite-sized and learner-friendly. Pick your next dish!

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Spanish Beginner: Days and Months

| Spanish days of the week and months of the year | French & Spanish Resources

📅 Días de la semana y meses del año

🔍 Did you know that Monday to Friday were named after visible celestial bodies such as the moon and planets visible to the naked eye? When learning, see if you can guess which ones!

Días de la semana	Days of the week
lunes	Monday
martes	Tuesday
miércoles	Wednesday
jueves	Thursday
viernes	Friday
sábado	Saturday
domingo	Sunday

Meses del año	Months of the year
enero	January
febrero	February
marzo	March
abril	April
mayo	May
junio	June
julio	July
agosto	August
septiembre	September
octubre	October
noviembre	November
diciembre	December

🧪 Quiz: Ready to test your Spanish calendar vocab?

Click below to match the Spanish days and months with their English meanings. Can you get full marks without peeking?

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French Beginner: Opinions and reasons

💬 French Opinions Vocabulary

Who doesn't love giving their opinion about anything and everything? Most of us, sure. The French are no exception. The ones below are the most common ones.

French	English
J’aime ça.	I like it. / I like that.
J’adore ça.	I love it. / I love that.
Ça va.	It’s OK.
Je n’aime pas ça.	I don’t like it. / I don’t like that.
Je déteste ça.	I hate it. / I hate that.
C’est créatif.	It’s creative.
C’est ennuyeux.	It’s boring.
C’est inutile.	It’s useless. / It’s pointless.
C’est nul.	It’s rubbish.
C’est passionnant.	It’s exciting.

📌 Top Tip: Repetition is important. Repeat the quiz until you get full marks without having to rely on the vocabulary given. It does not have to be now. You can always come back and try another time.

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Spanish Beginner: Shops and Stores

🛍️ Spanish Vocabulary: Shops & Stores

If you cannot remember how to name most shops in Spanish, here's a quick refresher before you dive into the quiz!

🧠 Fun fact: Most of these shop names are feminine nouns in Spanish.

Spanish	English
carnicería	butcher’s
chocolatería	chocolate shop
joyería	jewellery shop
panadería	baker’s
papelería	stationery shop
perfumería	perfume shop
pescadería	fishmonger’s
tienda de disfraces	fancy dress shop
tienda de ropa	clothes shop
zapatería	shoe shop

🧪 Quiz: Test your Spanish shops Vocabulary

Click below to match the Spanish shops and/or stores names with their English meanings. ¡Buena suerte!

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Spanish Beginner: Hair Colour

✨ Physical Descriptions in Spanish: Hair Color

🧠 What will you practice?

This interactive quiz will help you learn how to describe hair colour in Spanish. Each question features a cartoon-style image and asks learners to choose the correct description. It’s a fun way to reinforce vocabulary like pelo castaño, pelo rubio, pelo negro, and pelo rojo.

🎯 Learning Goals

Recognize Spanish vocabulary for hair colour
Match images with accurate descriptions
Build confidence using descriptive phrases

📸 Activity: ¿Cómo es la chica?

Click through each image and choose the correct hair description. Great for beginners and you, if you like using visuals to support your learning.

💡 Action for Further Learning

💬 Speaking practice: Describe classmates or celebrities using the new vocabulary.
🎨 Creative task: Draw your own character and write a short physical description in Spanish.
🔁 Repetition: Repeat the quiz to reinforce vocabulary and improve recall.

🧩 Key Vocabulary

Spanish Sentence	English Translation
Tiene el pelo castaño.	She has brown hair.
Tiene el pelo rubio.	She has blonde hair.
Tiene el pelo negro.	She has black hair.
Tiene el pelo rojo.	She has red hair.

🔍 Why this activity works

It boosts retention and makes learning more engaging. Not sure where I got that information from but I live by it. It’s ideal for beginner Spanish learners who are starting to build descriptive sentences.

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Culture Spark: French-speaking artist not born in France

Tiny quiz. Big curiosity.

Explore French-speaking music culture with this one-question quiz. Can you identify the artist born outside France? A fun way to learn while testing your cultural knowledge!

Which one of these French speaking artists was not born in France?

🎉 Très bien! Stromae is the correct answer! 🇧🇪

Reveal the correct answer

Answer: Stromae was born in Belgium. The others are French-born artists.

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Spanish Beginner: Family

| Spanish Family for Beginners | French & Spanish Resources

Los miembros de la familia

Here are the most popular words to identify members of a family in Spanish. The examples use common adjectives to help you describe your own family. Once you are confident, try the quiz below to test your memory and your spelling. Attempt the action for further learning as well.

Spanish Family vocabulary with English translations
Spanish	English	Example
madre feminine noun	mother	Mi madre es simpática.
padre masculine noun	father	Mi padre es trabajador.
hermano masculine noun	brother	Mi hermano es calmo.
hermana feminine noun	sister	Mi hermana es traviesa.
tío masculine noun	uncle	Mi tío es muy alto.
tía feminine noun	aunt	Mi tía es profesora.
primo masculine noun	cousin	Mi primo es divertido.
prima feminine noun	cousin	Mi prima es graciosa.
abuelo masculine noun	grandfather	Mi abuelo es mexicano.
abuela feminine noun	grandmother	Mi abuela es animada.

When you’re ready, test your Spanish Vocabulary with the quiz below. Attention to your spelling.

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🎯 Action for Further Learning:
Try describing some members of your family!

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Culture Spark: French Regional Languages

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🔤📚 France is famous for its beautiful French, but did you know it’s also home to other languages? From the mountains of the Basque Country to the coasts of Brittany, regional tongues still echo in daily life. This one-question quiz invites you to check this out.

Which one of these is a regional language in France?

🎉 Très bien! 'All of the Above' is the correct answer! 🇫🇷

Reveal the correct answer

Answer: Occitan, Breton, and Basque are all regional languages spoken in different parts of France.

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Culture Spark: Who won the Ballon D'Or in 2025?

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⚽Football isn’t just a sport in France — it’s a passion, a pride, and sometimes, a poetic triumph. The Ballon d’Or is the ultimate crown for any player. 🏆But which French star took home the trophy in 2025?

Which French footballer won the 2025 Ballon D'or Trophy?

🎉 Très bien! Ousmane Dembélé is the correct answer! 🇫🇷

Reveal the correct answer

Answer: Ousmane Dembélé won the 2025 Ballon D'or Trophy, becoming the top French footballer of the year.

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Culture Spark: Andes Cuisine

Tiny quiz. Big curiosity.

🍲Peruvian cuisine blends ancient traditions with bold flavours. From potatoes to seafood, the dishes reflect the land and its people. This one-question quiz invites you to find out about one dish many visitors are happy to try.

Which dish is regularly on the menu in the Andes Region of Peru?

🎉 ¡Muy bien! Guinea pig is the correct answer! 🇵🇪

Reveal the correct answer

Answer: Cuy chactado (guinea pig) is a traditional dish regularly served in the Andes Region of Peru.

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