Why is it important to link your answers to the Hispanic culture in the oral?
Because it shows cultural knowledge, connects your ideas to the Spanish-speaking world, and meets the IB requirement to demonstrate awareness of the target cult
Give 6 linking words other than “y” or “pero”
sin embargo, por ejemplo, aunque, así que, también, por eso, además..etc
Give the tú affirmative and tú negative commands for the verb "ir"
Ve, No vayas
What are the 6 endings for regular -AR verbs Imperfect Tense?
-aba, -abas, -aba -ábamos, abais, -aban
In Paper 1, what should you do if you don’t know a specific word you need?
Rephrase using words you do know instead of leaving a gap or writing in English.
How many letters are there in the Spanish Alphabet?
27
Say the number 700 in Spanish.
Setecientos
Name 3 time expressions you can use to talk about the past.
ayer (yesterday), el año pasado (last year), antes (before), hace dos días (two days ago), la semana pasada (last week).
Give the tú affirmative and tú negative commands for the verb "hablar"
Habla, No hables
Say the tongue twister “Poco coco como, poco coco compro. Como poco coco como, poco coco compro." as fast as you can without making a mistake.
Respuesta Libre
Name 5 conventions of a blog.
images, blog site, author, date and time of post, title, greeting, icons, comments section...etc
In Paper 2, what type of information do “True / False / Justify” questions require?
A clear True or False answer plus a specific quote or detail from the text as justification.
What is the IB Learner Profile attribute “Pensador” in English?
Thinker
In the Reading or Listening paper, if a question asks you to “find a synonym,” what should you check before choosing your answer?
That it is the same part of speech, matches the meaning in context of the sentence, fits grammatically in place of the original word.
What is one way to improve your writing score in the Language (Lengua) criterion in Paper 1?
Use a wide range of vocabulary and grammar accurately, avoiding repetition.
In text types, what is "Carta" in English?
Letter
Montevideo is the capital city of which South American Spanish speaking country?
Uruguay
Give the tú affirmative and tú negative commands for the verb "mirar"
Mira, No mires
What are the 6 endings for regular -ER verbs in the Present Tense?
-o, -es, -e, -emos, -éis, -en
Name at least 3 conventions of a Folleto.
Headings/subheadings, persuasive language, short paragraphs, bullet points, images/graphics, contact details.
Lake Titicaca is the largest lake in South America by volume and the highest navigable lake in the world. In which two South American countries is it located?
Bolivia and Peru
Make a 1-sentence coherent story in Spanish using all of these emojis , 🚗🍕🎬 , in order.
Respuesta Libre
Say the tongue twister “Papá pone pan para Pepín. Para Pepín pone pan papá" as fast as you can without making a mistake.
Respuesta Libre
Give the tú affirmative and tú negative commands for the verb "hacer"
Haz, No hagas
Name 3 indigenous languages spoken in Central or South America. (5 points for each correct answer)
Quechua, Aymara, Guaraní, Nahuatl, Zapoteco...
In Spanish, how do you say “percent”?
por ciento
What does “BI” stand for in Spanish?
Bachillerato Internacional
Say the number 3,450 in Spanish.
Tres mil cuatrocientos cincuenta.
Say the number 900 in Spanish.
Novecientos
In text types, what is "Conjunto de Instrucciones" in English?
Set of guidelines / instructions
How many marks is Paper 1 Writing worth in SL Spanish B?
30
What is the difference between ser and estar? Give one example of each.
Ser is used for permanent or lasting characteristics. Estar is used for temporary states, conditions, emotions, or location.
What are the 5 Áreas Temáticas (in Spanish) in IB Spanish B? 5 points for each correct answer
Identidades, Experiencias, Ingenio Humano, Organización Social, Cómo Compartimos el Planeta.
In the IA Oral, how can you buy thinking time if you need a moment to prepare your next answer?
Use filler phrases such as “Bueno…”, “A ver…”, “Esa es una buena pregunta…”.
Make a 1-sentence coherent story in Spanish using all of these emojis , 🏖️🌞🍦 , in order.
Respuesta Libre
Name 3 time expressions you can use to talk about the present.
normalmente (normally), todos los días (every day), hoy (today), siempre (always), actualmente (currently).
Name 3 time expressions you can use to talk about the future.
mañana (tomorrow), la próxima semana (next week), dentro de un mes (in a month), el año que viene (next year), más tarde (later).
What is the capital of Paraguay?
Asunción
In the IB Learner Profile, what is "Equilibrado" in English?
Balanced
In Paper 2 reading, what should you write if the question asks for a word “exactly as it appears in the text”?
Copy it exactly, including accents and spelling, to avoid losing marks.
Give the tú affirmative and tú negative commands for the verb "escribir"
Escribe, No escribas
Say the number 2,500,000 in Spanish.
Dos millones quinientos mil.
What are the 6 endings for regular -IR verbs Imperfect Tense?
-ía, -ías, -ía -íamos, -íais, -ían
Name 3 expressions in Spanish that use the verb "tener" (not in the literal sense of “to have”).
ener hambre (to be hungry), tener sed (to be thirsty), tener frío (to be cold), tener prisa (to be in a hurry), tener razón (to be right).
What are the 6 endings for regular -AR verbs in the Present Tense?
-o, -as, -a, -amos, -áis, -an
Give the tú affirmative and tú negative commands for the verb "llamar"
Llama, No llames
In Spanish, what does "tercio" mean when talking about fractions?
One third (⅓).
Name at least 3 conventions of a Set of instructions.
Numbered steps or bullet points, imperative verbs, sequencing words (primero, después), clear headings, diagrams or illustrations.
In the IB Learner Profile, what is "Íntegro" in English?
Principled
What are the 6 endings for regular -AR verbs in the Preterite Tense?
-é, -aste, -ó -amos, -asteis, -aron
In Spanish, what does "cuarto" mean when talking about fractions?
One quarter (¼).
Say the number 8,999 in Spanish.
Ocho mil novecientos noventa y nueve.
What are the three parts of the Individual Oral assessment?
Part 1: Presentation based on a visual stimulus. Part 2: Follow-up discussion on the stimulus and Part 3: broader themes.
In text types, what is "Ensayo" in English?
Essay
Why is it important to link your answers to the Áreas Temáticas in the oral?
It shows thematic awareness and helps meet the task requirements.
Name at least 3 conventions of a Speech.
Greeting the audience, persuasive/formal language, rhetorical questions, clear opening and closing, sign-off or call to action.
In text types, what is "Discurso" in English?
Speech
In the IB Learner Profile, what is "Informados e instruidos" in English?
Knowledgeable
Give the tú affirmative and tú negative commands for the verb "comer"
Come, No comas
Tegucigapla is the capital city of which Central American Spanish speaking country?
Uruguay
Which Spanish-speaking country is home to the Atacama Desert, the driest desert in the world?
Chile
Make a 1-sentence coherent story in Spanish using all of these emojis ,🐶⚽🛋️ , in order.
Respuesta Libre
How many marks is Paper 2 Reading worth in SL Spanish B?
40
In Reading, why is it important to skim the text before answering questions?
To get a general idea of the topic, tone, and structure, making it easier to locate answers.
Say the tongue twister “Pancha plancha con cuatro planchas.¿Con cuántas planchas plancha Pancha?" as fast as you can without making a mistake.
Respuesta Libre
What are the 6 endings for regular -IR verbs in the Preterite Tense?
-í, -iste, -ió -imos, -isteis, -ieron
Name 3 expressions in Spanish that use the verb "dar" (not in the literal sense of “to have”).
dar un paseo, dar asco, dar vergüenza, dar mieda, dar risa, dar pena, dar permiso
How do you say this percentage in Spanish: 25%?
veinticinco por ciento
How many countries officially speak Spanish as their main language?
20
Name 4 conventions of an email.
To From Subject, greeting, farewell, paragraphs
Name at least 3 conventions of an Interview.
Questions and answers, interviewer/interviewee names, date/place of interview, conversational tone, closing thanks.
Name 3 common false friends between Spanish and English.
actual, embarazada, realizar, sensible, ropa, éxito
How are you assessed in Paper 1 writing? Name the 3 criteria and their maximum scores.
Criterion A – Language : 12 marks Criterion B – Message : 12 marks Criterion C – Conceptual Understanding 6 marks
What is one way to improve your writing score in the Message (Mensaje) criterion in Paper 1?
Fully answer all parts of the task with relevant, well-developed ideas.
Name 4 Spanish Speaking Countries beginning with "C"...
Cuba, Costa Rica, Chile, Colombia,
Name 5 common question words in Spanish and give their English translations.
Respuesta Libre
Name 3 world-famous landmarks in Spanish-speaking countries.
Machu Picchu – Peru La Sagrada Familia – Spain Chichén Itzá – Mexico
Name at least 3 conventions of an Essay.
Title, introduction, body paragraphs each with a main idea, connectors, conclusion, formal register.