¡Hola!

I'm Erica Sánchez, Head of Languages from Granada, teaching Spanish and French.

Passionate about languages and student connection, I hold a BA in English Studies, an MA in Applied Linguistics, and trained at the Universities of Granada, Nottingham, and Reading. I qualified as a teacher in 2015.

I have strong expertise in language pedagogy, staff development, and training delivery. I hold an NPQ in Leading Teacher Development, have worked with two exam boards, and collaborated with the BBC.

As a speaker, I’ve presented for Linguascope & The Language Show 2024, among others.

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Professional Development for MFL Teachers

We offer online Spanish evening courses each term, specifically designed for MFL teachers. These sessions are built to boost your confidence, sharpen your teaching practice, and improve student outcomes.

In addition, we provide personalised one-to-one mentoring tailored to your individual goals. Areas of focus include A-level teaching, the new GCSE, lesson planning, resource development, student engagement, interview preparation, and more.

We also run general and bespoke online workshops, available for individuals or entire departments.

To book a course, workshop, or mentoring session, get in touch via email or social media. We’ll work with you to create CPD that’s relevant, practical, and impactful.

About Spanish & Umbrellas

At Spanish & Umbrellas, we’re here to make language teaching and learning more effective and enjoyable. We create practical, high-quality Spanish resources that help teachers save time and engage students. Whether you're an MFL teacher looking for ready-to-use lesson ideas or a learner working toward fluency, we’ve got you covered.

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