MFL tour to Barcelona by air: 4 days, 3 nights
Your MFL tour to the Barcelona will provide wonderful opportunities for students to practise and extend their Spanish in real-life situations alongside experiencing Spanish culture.
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Excursion Ideas
Sagrada Familia
Subject range: MFL, Art, Cultural
What you’ll experience: The most popular tourist attraction in the city, this impressive Catholic church is Gaudi’s unfinished masterpiece. This large, sand-coloured church has fluid forms, towering spires and surfaces overflowing with sculptures. There are 8 existing towers, however when the church is finished it will have 18: 12 dedicated to the apostles, 4 to the evangelists, one to Jesus and another to Mary.Select says: We recommend that you visit the excellent Sagrada Familia website prior to your tour for extra historical details and detailed information on specific symbolism.
Las Ramblas
Subject range: MFL, Art, Cultural
What you’ll experience: Las Ramblas is the central boulevard which cuts through the heart of the city centre and is primarily pedestrianised. It is approximately 1.2 kilometres long with Port Vell (near the cruise port terminal) at the Southern most end and Plaça Catalunya at the northern most end. You can also visit La Boqueria, a large food market housed in one of La Ramblas’ most interesting buildings.Select says: Look out for live performances, human statue art, and working artists.
Olympic Stadium
Subject range: MFL, Cultural
What you’ll experience: The site of the 1992 Olympic Games, this is an impressive complex to explore, including stadiums, massive courtyards, fountains, a park, and the Calatrava Tower (which is the telecommunications tower and the symbol of the Barcelona Olympic Games said to be visible anywhere in Barcelona).Select says: There are lovely views of the city from the park’s elevated position.
Park Güell
Subject range: MFL, Art, Cultural
What you’ll experience: Park Güell includes beautiful gardens, architecture and mosaics. It is the reflection of Gaudí’s naturalist phase when the architect was inspired by organic shapes found in nature. The park also includes the Gaudí House-Museum which was the residence of Antoni Gaudí for almost 20 years. Located on Carmel Hill, there are also beautiful views of Barcelona.Select says: Ensure you don’t miss Gaudí’s multi-coloured mosaic salamander, popularly known as the dragon.
Tapas Evening
Subject range: MFL, Art, Cultural
What you’ll experience: Students experience this traditional Spanish meal comprising of a wide variety of appetisers and snacks which may be hot or cold. A great chance for students to be adventurous and sample Spanish food.Select says: The serving of tapas is designed to encourage conversation (as diners are not so focused on eating an entire meal) – this is a great opportunity for your students to try out their Spanish speaking skills!
The Gaudi Experience - 4D
Subject range: MFL, Art, Cultural
What you’ll experience: 100m from Park Guell, G Experiència is a different way to find out about Antoni Gaudí and his work. For the first time ever, you’ll be able to explore Antoni Gaudí’s creative universe thanks to state-of-the-art 4D and interactive technology. A tailor-made journey on which visitors learn fascinating historical facts through a thrilling experience.
Las Golondrinas Boat Trip
Subject range: MFL, Art, Cultural
What you’ll experience: Get a different view of the city from the water! Double decker open air boat trips around the port, 40mins or 1 hour duration.
Walking Tour
Subject range: Art & Design, Cultural, MFL
What you’ll experience: A walking tour of the old part of the city will allow you to get your bearings and get a feel for Barcelona with insights from a local guide.
Information: 30 people per guide.
Ciutadella Park
Subject range: Art & Design, Cultural, MFL
What you’ll experience: Visit this tranquil oasis, east of the gothic quarter, which features a beautiful lake with Gaudi designed water feature ‘La Cascada’.
Chocolate Museum
Subject range: Food technology, Cultural, MFL
What you’ll experience: A small museum, but well worth a visit. Learn about the history of chocolate throughout the ages and maybe even pick up some treats at the end in the gift shop.
La Boqueria Market (Las Ramblas)
Subject range: Food technology, Cultural, MFL
What you’ll experience: A Barcelona institution, this historic, vibrant market off Las Ramblas is brimming with charm and atmosphere. With over 200 stalls, a great opportunity to learn about Spanish food and society.
Spanish Lesson
Subject range: Cultural, MFL
What you’ll experience: Immerse yourself in a Spanish lesson taught by local teachers to really add to the experience. Then practise your skills at your afternoon visits.
Barca Immersive Tour (Camp Nou Stadium)
Subject range: MFL, Cultural
What you’ll experience: While Camp Nou is in the process of redevelopment, visit the Barca Immersive Tour and learn about the history of this legendary stadium. Fully interactive, including an audio guide (downloadable to mobile phone), the visit includes a large-format audio visual experience to bring the iconic stadium to life.
Waterworld, Lloret de Mar
Subject range: MFL, Cultural
What you’ll experience: Enjoy a day trip to the best water park on the Costa Brava. Attractions include slides, a wave pool, rapids and more tranquil water pools. Exhilirating excitement guaranteed.
PortAventura
Subject range: MFL, Cultural
What you’ll experience: This is a seaside theme park (one of the largest in Spain) and includes six themed worlds, rides and live shows. Find out more here.
Select says: For thrill seekers, the park boasts the largest roller-coaster in Europe – the Shambhala, located in the China section.
Art tour of the city
Subject range: MFL, Art, Cultural
What you’ll experience: This tour focuses on Street Art, Galleries, and Art History in Barcelona and Madrid. They support local culture and art and take you behind the scenes to meet locals and learn their stories. These tours not only are you guaranteed to get an insiders access you are actively supporting the arts in Spain.
MFL trip to Barcelona by air: 4 days, 3 nights Accommodation
Equity Point Centric
Location: Barcelona
Capacity: 65
Located a few minutes’ walk from La Placa Catalunya and Las Ramblas. There is a metro stop right in front of this hostel.
Rooms: All rooms have en-suite facilities.
Facilities: Large common room with TV, free Wi-Fi, terrace, security lockers.
Roma Reial
Location: Barcelona
Capacity:
In a great central location in the Gothic Quarter. This hotel is situated in the picturesque and lively Royal Square, just off Las Ramblas.
Rooms: All rooms have en-suite facilities.
Facilities: Restaurant with outdoor terrace, free Wi-Fi, 24 hour reception.
Barcelona Sport Hostel
Location: Barcelona
Capacity:
Set in Barcelona, 500 metres from Passeig de Gracia, BcnSportHostels offers accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a bar. The property is close to Tivoli Theatre, Palau de la Musica Catalana and Plaça Catalunya. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and an ATM for guests. Popular points of interest near BcnSportHostels include La Pedrera, Casa Batllo and Passeig de Gracia Metro Station. The nearest airport is Barcelona El Prat Airport, 14 km from the accommodation.
Rooms: Featuring a private bathroom with a shower, rooms at the hostel also have free WiFi, while selected rooms will provide you with a city view.
Facilities: Speaking Catalan, English, Spanish and French, staff are willing to help at the 24-hour front desk
TOC Hostel Barcelona
Location: Barcelona
Capacity:
Set in the heart of Barcelona, just 700 metres from Plaza Catalunya Square. Metro Universtitat is a 2-minute walk from the property and a 25-minute metro ride will take you to Barceloneta Beach. Sagrada Familia is 10 minutes’ metro ride away.
Rooms: TOC Hostel Barcelona offers rooms with air conditioning and heating. Some rooms have a flat-screen TV and some have a private bathroom.
Facilities: There is a shared TV area, kitchen and games room for guests to make use of.
Hotel Barcelona House
Location: Barcelona
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Barcelona House Hotel is in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, 80 metres from the Ramblas. Barcelona Cathedral and the Boquería Market are 500 metres away. The port and Maremagnum Shopping Centre are a 10-minute walk from the hotel. You can walk to Barceloneta Beach in 20 minutes or take a bus. There are many galleries near the Barcelona House. The Picasso Museum and fashionable Borne district are a 10-minute walk away.
Rooms: The hotel offers modern, air-conditioned rooms with wooden floors, free wired internet and a flat-screen TV. Rooms are also heated and have a safe. The private bathrooms come with a hairdryer.
Facilities: There is a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage is available.
Hotel Don Juan Resort
Location: Costa Brava
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Located 200 metres from Tossa de Mar’s Platja Gran Beach, this hotel has a rooftop swimming pool and terrace. The Don Juan’s buffet restaurant serves Mediterranean food. There is also a bright, modern bar serving drinks and snacks.
Rooms: Its air-conditioned rooms come with a private balcony and satellite TV, as well as kitchen and buffet fully renovated in 2020.
Facilities: There is a games room with pool and table tennis tables. The hotel also provides an entertainment programme for children.
Urbany Barcelona Hostel
Location: Barcelona
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Urbany Hostel Barcelona is on Barcelona’s Meridiana Avenue, 300 metres from Clot Metro Station. This large, funky hostel has spacious common areas where you can relax and meet people from abroad. There are free Wi-Fi throughout and rooftop terrace with city views and bar service.
Urbany Hostel is 5 minutes’ walk from Glories Shopping Centre, and Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia is a 15-minute walk away. You can reach the city centre in 15 minutes by Metro or bus, and the beach is 2 km away.
Rooms: Each modern dormitory or room features lockers, an en-suite bathroom and air conditioning.
Facilities: The Urbany Barcelona serves a daily continental buffet breakfast. It has a kitchen with cookers, fridges and microwaves. There is a café-bar and vending machines, and you can request a packed lunch.
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For KS2 Foreign Language: listen attentively to spoken language and show understanding by joining in and responding; engage in conversations; ask and answer questions; develop accurate pronunciation and intonation; broaden their vocabulary and develop their ability to understand new words.
KS3 Modern foreign language: develop and use a wide-ranging and deepening vocabulary that goes beyond their immediate needs and interests; listen to a variety of forms of spoken language to obtain information and respond appropriately; initiate and develop conversations, coping with unfamiliar language and unexpected responses, making use of important social conventions such as formal modes of address; speak coherently and confidently, with increasingly accurate pronunciation and intonation.
KS4 Modern foreign language: develop their ability to communicate confidently and coherently with native speakers in speech and writing, conveying what they want to say with increasing accuracy; express and develop thoughts and ideas spontaneously and fluently; listen to and understand clearly articulated, standard speech at near normal speed; deepen their knowledge about how language works and enrich their vocabulary in order for them to increase their independent use and understanding of extended language in a wide range of contexts; develop awareness and understanding of the culture and identity of the countries and communities where the language is spoken.
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For KS2 students to practise their language skills pre-tour try these resources:
BBC Primary Languages Spanish Topics
KS3/4 There are some fantastic video clips available here including situations such as buying food at the market:
