This Spanish scheme of work video introduces pupils to the iconic rolled ‘r’ sound, also known as the trill. The video explores how this distinctive phoneme appears with rr in the middle of words, or as a single r at the beginning of a word or after consonants such as n, l, or s.

Pupils are guided through precise mouth mechanics, including tongue placement, airflow, and relaxation, as they attempt to vibrate the tip of the tongue against the roof of the mouth. María models the sound clearly, using fun analogies (like engines and purring cats) and practical tools, such as tongue twisters and step-by-step articulation techniques.

Pupils also practise spotting the sound in common Spanish words and phrases, and explore the contrast between the trilled ‘r’ and the softer tapped r found in words like verano.

This video helps build pupils’ confidence and accuracy in producing one of the most challenging yet expressive sounds in Spanish.

Spanish Year 3 and Year 4 scheme of work.
Spanish Year 5 and Year 6 scheme of work.
Mixed-age Spanish scheme of work.