Looking back and ahead

"Mirando hacia atrás y hacia adelante"
Spanish B1 writing exercise

Manuel is looking back at 2025 and ahead to a hopeful 2026.

Pay attention to the hints!

Some vocabulary you may want to look up before or during this exercise: "surprise", "to reflect", "to welcome", "hug", "to travel" and "enthusiasm".

Written by qualified Spanish expert Silvia Piriz BA
Last updated: 2025-12-12

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How the test works
You’ll practise: El Futuro Simple, Verbos regulares -ar (presente), Verbos regulares -er (presente)

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2025 ended with many wonderful surprises. I celebrated New Year's Eve with my family in the mountains and reflected on my experiences this year. Now I welcome 2026 with excitement, thinking about my goals and how to achieve them. I'm going to start the year with joy and motivation. Today, I'm visiting my grandparents to give them a hug and toast to health and happiness. Also, this January I'll travel to a new city and discover new experiences. In short, I will live 2026 with great enthusiasm and gratitude.

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