¡Hola!

I'm Erica Sánchez, Head of Languages at a secondary school in South Yorkshire, where I teach Spanish and French. Originally from Motril, Granada, I’m passionate about languages and building positive relationships with students. I have a BA in English Studies and an MA in Applied Linguistics from the University of Granada, and I studied at Nottingham University. I became an MFL Teacher at the University of Reading in 2015.

I have extensive expertise in language learning pedagogy. I have delivered training on effective teaching strategies, student engagement, and provided mentorship to both new and experienced staff.

I have collaborated with the BBC as a reviewer and hold a certification in 'Leading Teacher Development' from the NPQ program. I’ve worked as a translator for the Diego Maradona documentary, created Spanish content for Newsdle, and served as a writing examiner for AQA. Additionally, I have presented webinars for 'Linguascope' and 'The Language Show 2024', and offer online workshops and masterclasses.

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Online Courses for MFL Teachers & 1 to 1 Teacher Mentoring

We offer online Spanish and French evening courses for MFL teachers on a termly basis. For the past three years, we have been delivering practical and effective courses that are designed to boost teachers’ confidence and skills, ultimately improving student outcomes. Our Spanish and French courses are taught by passionate and experienced instructors who are committed to helping you achieve your goals.

In addition to these courses, we also provide one-to-one mentoring sessions that are tailored to your needs, covering areas such as teaching at KS3, GCSE, and A-Level, lesson planning, resource creation, student engagement, increasing KS4 uptake, and interview preparation. These sessions are available upon request, and if you would like to book a bespoke course or mentoring session for yourself or your department, please feel free to reach out via email or on social media.

I am truly passionate about creating Spanish resources because I firmly believe that, although the teacher serves as the primary resource in the classroom, providing attractive and clearly presented materials can significantly enhance both teaching and learning. I wanted to make a difference through my website, which is why I took the initiative to create Spanish & Umbrellas.

My goal is to assist teachers in planning lessons more efficiently, offer them fresh ideas, and share practical tips that will help maximise their students’ progress while fostering a deep love for learning. Additionally, my resources can serve learners who require supplementary materials to practise their language skills and broaden their cultural understanding.

Thank you very much for visiting my website. I really hope to support you!

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