I have been a languages teacher for 18 years and a Head of Department for 12. I am passionate about language learning and creating resources has always been a very enjoyable part of my job. When I design a resource my aim is to ensure that its structure provides a step-by-step progression that enables children to learn but above all to enjoy their learning.
I have been a languages teacher for 18 years and a Head of Department for 12. I am passionate about language learning and creating resources has always been a very enjoyable part of my job. When I design a resource my aim is to ensure that its structure provides a step-by-step progression that enables children to learn but above all to enjoy their learning.
This printable booklet contains the general vocabulary included in the AQA French GCSE specification and simple revision strategies. The vocabulary is broken down into lists to facilitate revisions. Note that this resource does not include the vocabulary for theme 1, 2 and 3.
This printable booklet (12 pages) is a guided revision tool aimed at practising all the vocabulary listed in the AQA syllabus for Theme 3 (foundation) through structured strategies.
For each topic pupils will need to complete 3 steps:
Memorising and practising
Apply their knowledge in context through exercises including the vocabulary they have practised.
Review their learning through testing and evaluating
The photocopiable vocabulary learning tab is also included in this resource and can be printed
(5 copies per A4 sheet) on card and used by pupils for step 1.
**This training is aimed at middle leaders or curriculum leaders who are looking for effective strategies to develop spontaneous language in MFL lessons and wish to implement the New MFL curriculum framework successfully. **
The course is divided in 5 parts that can be delivered as a one-off training (e.g. training day) or in individual sections (e.g. team meetings)
Part 1 Exploring communication skills: opportunities to review and discuss own practice.
**Part 2 Research and principles: **familiarise with communication and language acquisition methods and theories.
**Part 3 Obstacles and solutions: **identify the roots causes of limited spontaneous communication and work out solutions.
Part 4 Strategies: familiarise with a range of concrete classroom activities and strategies
Part 5 Planning for the future: activities to ensure concrete and durable outcomes.
This course is a DIY course which in a nutshell means:
• One person (E.g. Head of Department, Curriculum Leader, etc.) familiarises with the course content and materials.
• That same person delivers the course to others (E.g. team members), in the process s/he acquires skills as a trainer and gets the option to be rewarded with a validation certificate should s/he want to complete and submit the validation form at the end.
Advantages of a DIY course:
• Professional development happens at different levels, for different purposes.
• It is more cost effective than traditional courses.
• It prevents the headache of booking a course and is time effective.
• With its flexible format, it can be delivered at any time, as a one-off course or in sections.
Each part of the course contains a PowerPoint presentation, trainer guidance and handouts. Also provided are, the validation form and additional templates.
This worksheet is ideal to practise prior knowledge skills in the context of personal descriptions. Pupils are required to use their knowledge of sentence structures and adjectival agreements to translate information from English into French. More able pupils can also demonstrate their dictionary skills when translating additional details.
This resource aimed at Heads of Department/ faculty, contains 2 documents that can be used as specific and personalised interventions within your area.
The Agreement Sheet provides a more holistic support, helping students to identify their skills/ areas for improvement and encouraging them to take responsiblity for their own learning. It is MFL specific but can easily be adapted for other subject areas
The Individual Report helps monitor attitudes and learning in the classroom for 4 weeks with a clear point system. This document applies to all subjects and can be adapted.
Both these strategies can be implemented in conjunction with whole school systems and are very effective to generate more positive attitude particularly if you can involve learning mentors within your school.
This the content of this Powerpoint presentation should extend to at least 2 lessons or more depending on classes and lesson duration (15 slides). It is an ideal resource to deepen learning following the topic of clothes description. Pupils will learn vocabulary through a variety of recall activities and be encouraged to apply their learning through translation and written tasks.
This resource is a whole lesson for KS4 or more able KS3 groups. Pupils will learn key vocabulary on environment and familiarise with sentence structures /verbs in order to be able to talk /write about issues and solutions for the environment.
This starter activity is focused on the perfect tense and some irregular verbs in the context of celebrations and birthdays. Aimed at KS4 groups or KS3 with a fairly secure understanding of the perfect tense. 6 starters per A4 sheet + answers provided.
On the topic of birthdays and celebrations, this worksheet is aimed at KS4/5 or high ability KS3 groups and includes:
Reading comprehension
Extension tasks
translation
writing task
This PPT presentation (15 slides) is aimed at KS3/4. Its objective is to consolidate the understanding of verbs in the context of home life and routine. Pupils will practise the conjugation and uses of the verbs prendre and faire . This resource also includes a verb gap fill activity, a reading comprehension task, a translation task and a whole class speaking plenary game.
This presentation mainly in the target language will encourage pupils to use their grammatical and thinking skills. It contains explanations and practice tasks to apply their learning.
Through this short play, pupils are encouraged to memorise longer responses; by doing so they develop retention and recall strategies. They also gain in confidence by being able to express themselves accurately to an audience.
Through short comic sketch, pupils are encouraged to memorise longer responses; by doing so they develop retention and recall strategies. They also gain in confidence by being able to express themselves accurately to an audience.
Through this short comic sketch, pupils are encouraged to memorise longer responses; by doing so they develop retention and recall strategies. They also gain in confidence by being able to express themselves accuratelyto an audience.
This game should be used to develop confidence in speaking. It can be used for any topic or any language structure. Rules included**. Projector or IWB needed.**
This game is versatile and can be adapted for any topic and key stage. It can be used for grammar practice of even to revise verbs. Very effective as GCSE speaking practice too. You will need the game board and a list of 26 questions that can be laminated for durability. Use the question list template for your own questions or buy the laminated GCSE questions pack for AQA or Edexcel.