Spanish B for the IB Diploma Grammar and Skills Workbook Third Edition (NYP Due May 2027)

Spanish B for the IB Diploma Grammar and Skills Workbook, Third Edition (First Assessment 2029)

Build accuracy and confidence in Spanish with the official companion workbook to the Spanish B for the IB DiplomaThird Edition Student Book. Written by Mike Thacker and Sebastián Bianchi and published by Hachette Learning, this edition is fully updated for the new IB Language B guide. That course is first taught in August 2027 and first examined in May 2029.

Why Students and Teachers Choose This Workbook

• Built for the new syllabus: updated in line with the latest IB Diploma Programme Language B subject guide.
• Matches the Student Book: tied to the Third Edition coursebook, so it works for classwork, homework or self-study.
• Grammar practice that sticks: structured exercises that strengthen the grammar Spanish B students rely on.
• Exam-ready skills: reading and writing practice that prepares students for the written and oral assessments.
• Extra stretch for HL: extension activities and targeted advice for Higher Level students.
• One book for SL and HL: suitable for both Standard and Higher Level.

Who It’s For

This workbook is for IB Diploma students taking Spanish B at SL or HL who already have some background in Spanish. It’s also a time-saver for IB Spanish teachers who want ready-to-use grammar and skills practice that follows the Third Edition course. Students who are new to Spanish should choose the Spanish ab initio resources instead.

Meet the Authors

Mike Thacker is a former Director of the Language Centre at the University of Surrey and a former Chair of Examiners in Spanish for a major awarding body. Sebastián Bianchi has taught Spanish at Churchill College, University of Cambridge. Together they wrote the widely used Spanish B for the IB Diploma series.

Product Details

• Title: Spanish B for the IB Diploma Grammar and Skills Workbook, Third Edition
• Authors: Mike Thacker and Sebastián Bianchi
• Publisher: Hachette Learning
• ISBN-13: 9781036022501
• Format: Paperback, 96 pages
• Publication date: 30 April 2027 (pre-order now)
• Course: IB Diploma Programme, Language B: Spanish (first teaching 2027, first assessment 2029)
• Companion title: Spanish B for the IB Diploma, Third Edition Student Book (ISBN 9781036022549)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this workbook for the new IB Spanish B syllabus?

Yes. The Third Edition covers the revised IB Language B guide, first taught in August 2027 and first assessed in May 2029.

Do I need the Second or Third Edition?

Choose the Third Edition if you sit IB Spanish B exams in May 2029 or later. If your exams are in 2028 or earlier, you follow the previous guide, and the Second Edition is likely the better fit.

Does it go with the Spanish B Student Book?

Yes. It’s designed to be used alongside the Spanish B for the IB Diploma Third Edition Student Book by the same authors.

Can SL and HL students both use it?

Yes. It supports both levels, with extension activities and advice aimed at Higher Level.

Is it suitable for Spanish ab initio?

No. This workbook is for Spanish B. Hachette Learning publishes a separate Spanish ab initio Grammar and Skills Workbook.