This workbook was written to support students and teachers preparing for the listening component of the GCSE Spanish exams beginning in 2026 (first teaching September 2024). It is the first of two books covering a total of 10 thematic areas. Each one of the five units in this book consists of: Foundation Tier vocabulary building exercises plus example style Foundation Tier exam-style Reading tasks. Higher Tier vocabulary building exercises plus Higher Tier exam-style Reading tasks. A Grammar Focus section with explanations and practice exercises A set of pre-speaking and writing exercises. Exam-style photo card and role-play tasks at Foundation and Higher Tier. Exam-style writing tasks at Foundation and Higher Tier • A bank of adaptable model sentences to help students learn material for speaking and writing. Topics covered in Part One: Healthy living Celebrity culture and entertainment Environment Customs, festivals and celebrations Media and technology
