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My name is Christopher Palmer and I am a languages practitioner. I am now in my sixteenth year of teacher and I have a wealth of experience of liaising with the standard EdExcel GCSE French, Cambridge International GCSE French, EdExcel A-Level French, beginner's Mandarin courses and I am starting to become acquainted with IB French. I have published a vast array of resources which span Key Stage 2-5.

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My name is Christopher Palmer and I am a languages practitioner. I am now in my sixteenth year of teacher and I have a wealth of experience of liaising with the standard EdExcel GCSE French, Cambridge International GCSE French, EdExcel A-Level French, beginner's Mandarin courses and I am starting to become acquainted with IB French. I have published a vast array of resources which span Key Stage 2-5.
Primary French: Numbers 1-20 picture pairs
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Primary French: Numbers 1-20 picture pairs

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Picture pairs numbers 1-20 in French. This is ideal for Key Stage level 1-2 French. Instructions: Print off each slide and them laminate them. Cut along the black line to separate them and begin playing! Happy playing and learning!
Mandarin Chinese Year 1: Lesson 2-1: Animals, numbers 1-5
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Mandarin Chinese Year 1: Lesson 2-1: Animals, numbers 1-5

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Unit 2: Animals Lesson 2-1: Animals and numbers 1-5 Vocabulary: 狗 (dog),猫(cat),鸟(bird),没(negative of '有'),有 (to have),只 (measure word for various animals), 一 (1),二 (2),两 (a couple of),三 (3),四 (4),五 (5) (total: 30 words) (total number of characters: 31) Differentiation: 山羊 (goat), 绵羊 (sheep) (total: 32 words) (total number of characters: 46) Objective 1: Recall the three animals studied (five for more able speakers) Objective 2: Recall the numbers from 1-5 in Mandarin Chinese Objective 3: Familiarisation with the distinction between '二' and '两' Objective 4: Awareness of the use of measure words Present each item of vocabulary and the students repeat each item. There are games and exercises which follow. Happy teaching and learning!
French: Indirect object pronouns - lui and leur (present tense only)
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French: Indirect object pronouns - lui and leur (present tense only)

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This powerpoint provides explicit instructions on the function of the indirect object pronouns for ‘lui’ and ‘leur’ in the present tense, as well as how they are structured in sentences. There are also many follow up activities in order to reinforce learning. This activity is geared towards students of Key Stage 3, IGCSE level and it is also good revision for A-Level French. Happy teaching and learning!
French for Adults: Beginners: Part 10: Time:Between intervals, the verbs 'partir' and 'etre'
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French for Adults: Beginners: Part 10: Time:Between intervals, the verbs 'partir' and 'etre'

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Preparation time: 30 minutes - 1 hour (introducing new vocabulary and also the transcript and sound files for the listening activity) Lesson length: 1.5 hours - 2 hours Here is the 10th resource for introducing French to adults at beginner’s level! I have compiled this resource using an adult approach who are learning French for the very first time. This activity focuses on the time around the clock in between intervals, i.e. seventeen minutes past four, twenty-three minutes to three, etc. It also incorporates the verbs ‘partir’ and ‘etre’ in the present tense, forming questions using ‘est-ce que’, alongside the distinction between ‘a quelle heure’ and ‘quand’. Several places in France are also introduced. This resource also incorporates all the four keys skills such as reading, listening, speaking and writing. Accompanied with this resource is the worksheet, the transcript and the sound files for the listening assignment. I also have a new bundle created which includes all the first ten installments at a discounted price! Happy teaching and learning!
French for Adults: Beginners: Part 8: Time: Quarter to the hour, the verb 'aller', the preposition a
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French for Adults: Beginners: Part 8: Time: Quarter to the hour, the verb 'aller', the preposition a

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Preparation time: 30 minutes - 1 hour (introducing new vocabulary and also the transcript and sound files for the listening activity) Lesson length: 1.5 hours - 2 hours Here is the 8th resource for introducing French to adults at beginner’s level! I have compiled this resource using an adult approach who are learning French for the very first time. This activity focuses on the time from the hour to a quarter to the new hour and it also incorporates the verb ‘aller’ in the present tense, places in the town and the preposition ‘a’. This resource also incorporates all the four keys skills such as reading, listening, speaking and writing. Accompanied with this resource is the worksheet, the transcript and the sound files for the listening assignment. Happy teaching and learning!
French for Adults: Beginners: Part 6: Time: Quarter past the hour and regular '-ir' verbs
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French for Adults: Beginners: Part 6: Time: Quarter past the hour and regular '-ir' verbs

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Preparation time: 30 minutes - 1 hour (introducing new vocabulary and also the transcript for the listening activity) Lesson length: 1.5 hours - 2 hours Here is the 6th resource for introducing French to adults at beginner’s level! I have compiled this resource using an adult approach who are learning French for the very first time. This activity focuses on the time only from the hour to a quarter past the hour and it also incorporates regular verbs ending in ‘-ir’ in the present tense. This resource also incorporates all the four keys skills such as reading, listening, speaking and writing. I am not sure how to upload sound files on this system, however, I have attached the transcript and you can read it out to your students. Alternatively, if you private message me at , I will send you the sound file. Happy teaching and learning!
French: 'De' to denote possession
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French: 'De' to denote possession

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This powerpoint introduces 'de' in the sense to denote possession with a lot of interactive activities. This activity can be geared towards learners of Key Stage 2 and 3. After you introduce the grammar point, it would be useful to give physical demonstrations around the classroom with students' objects such as a pencil, pen, etc. For example, 'c'est le crayon de qui?' and the students reply by saying 'c'est le crayon de Sophie'. Happy teaching and learning!
French: Negatives: Ne .... nulle part
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French: Negatives: Ne .... nulle part

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This powerpoint explicitly outlines the function of ‘ne … nulle part’ and other uses of this concept. There are good examples demonstrated in this presentation with follow up differentiated activities and also revises previously learnt negatives in French. This is ideal for learners of IGCSE French and AS/A2 level French. Happy teaching and learning!
French for Adults: Beginners: Part 7: Time: Half past the hour and regular '-re' verbs
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French for Adults: Beginners: Part 7: Time: Half past the hour and regular '-re' verbs

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Preparation time: 30 minutes - 1 hour (introducing new vocabulary and also the transcript and sound files for the listening activity) Lesson length: 1.5 hours - 2 hours Here is the 7th resource for introducing French to adults at beginner’s level! I have compiled this resource using an adult approach who are learning French for the very first time. This activity focuses on the time only from the hour to half past the hour and it also incorporates regular verbs ending in ‘-re’ in the present tense. This resource also incorporates all the four keys skills such as reading, listening, speaking and writing. Accompanied with this resource is the worksheet, the transcript and the sound files for the listening assignment. Happy teaching and learning!
French: Negatives: Ne .... que
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French: Negatives: Ne .... que

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This resource explicitly looks at the negation ‘ne … que’. It does contain some tricky concepts, however this resource analyses those tricky concepts with interactive activities contained in this resource. This resource is geared towards learners of IGCSE French and it is very useful revision for learners if A-Level French. Happy teaching and learning!
French: Part 3 - Possessive adjectives (son, sa, ses) and extended family members
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French: Part 3 - Possessive adjectives (son, sa, ses) and extended family members

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This a sequel from Part 2: Possessive adjectives (ton, ta, tes) and this powerpoint presents possessive adjectives for ‘son’, ‘sa’ and ‘ses’ in the context of extended family members related by marriage to the biological parents. It is a good introduction for Key Stage 2-3 learners as there are follow up activities which follow, which also revises previously learnt possessive adjectived for ‘je’ and ‘tu’. Happy teaching and learning!
French for Adults: Beginners: Part 9: Time:The full hour, the verb 'faire' and leisure
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French for Adults: Beginners: Part 9: Time:The full hour, the verb 'faire' and leisure

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Preparation time: 30 minutes - 1 hour (introducing new vocabulary and also the transcript and sound files for the listening activity) Lesson length: 1.5 hours - 2 hours Here is the 9th resource for introducing French to adults at beginner’s level! I have compiled this resource using an adult approach who are learning French for the very first time. This activity focuses on the time around the clock and it also incorporates the verb ‘faire’ in the present tense, leisure and the preposition ‘de’. This resource also incorporates all the four keys skills such as reading, listening, speaking and writing. Accompanied with this resource is the worksheet, the transcript and the sound files for the listening assignment. Happy teaching and learning!
French for Adults: Beginners: Part 12: The verb 'jouer' in the present tense with 'à' and 'depuis'
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French for Adults: Beginners: Part 12: The verb 'jouer' in the present tense with 'à' and 'depuis'

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Preparation time: 30 minutes - 1 hour (introducing new vocabulary and also the transcript and sound files for the listening activity) Lesson length: 1.5 hours - 2 hours Here is the 12th resource for introducing French to adults at beginner’s level! I have compiled this resource using an adult approach who are learning French for the very first time. This activity focuses on the times in the morning and the afternoon, the verb ‘jouer’ in the present tense with the preposition ‘à’ and vocabulary concerning sport. The term ‘depuis’ is also included, alongside questions in the inverted form. This resource also incorporates all the four keys skills such as reading, listening, speaking and writing. Accompanied with this resource is the worksheet, the vocabulary sheet on sport, the transcript and the sound files for the listening assignment. Happy teaching and learning!
French for Adults: Beginners: Part 14: 'Vouloir' in the present tense, 'ne .. pas' and leisure
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French for Adults: Beginners: Part 14: 'Vouloir' in the present tense, 'ne .. pas' and leisure

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Preparation time: 30 minutes - 1 hour (introducing new vocabulary and also the transcript and sound files for the listening activity) Lesson length: 2 hours - 2.5 hours Here is the 14th resource for introducing French to adults at beginner’s level! I have compiled this resource using an adult approach who are learning French for the very first time. This activity focuses on the times in the morning, afternoon and evening using the 12-hour clock system, the verb ‘vouloir’ in the present tense with the negation ‘ne … pas’ and vocabulary concerning leisure activities. This resource also incorporates all the four keys skills such as reading, listening, speaking and writing. Accompanied with this resource is the worksheet, the vocabulary sheet on some leisure activities, the transcript and the sound files for the listening assignment. Happy teaching and learning!
French for Adults: Beginners: Part 11: The verb 'prendre' in the present tense and breakfast
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French for Adults: Beginners: Part 11: The verb 'prendre' in the present tense and breakfast

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Preparation time: 30 minutes - 1 hour (introducing new vocabulary and also the transcript and sound files for the listening activity) Lesson length: 1.5 hours - 2 hours Here is the 11th resource for introducing French to adults at beginner’s level! I have compiled this resource using an adult approach who are learning French for the very first time. This activity focuses on the times in the morning, the verb ‘prendre’ in the present tense and vocabulary concerning breakfast. Some cultural items as to what the French eat for breakfast are also included. This resource also incorporates all the four keys skills such as reading, listening, speaking and writing. Accompanied with this resource is the worksheet, the transcript and the sound files for the listening assignment. Happy teaching and learning!
French for Adults: Beginners: Part 4: Numbers 1-31, birthdays and festivals and 'de' - possession
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French for Adults: Beginners: Part 4: Numbers 1-31, birthdays and festivals and 'de' - possession

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Preparation time: 30 minutes - 1 hour (introducing new vocabulary and also the transcript for the listening activity) Lesson length: 1 hour Here is the 4th resource for introducing French to adults at beginner's level! I have compiled this resource using an adult approach who are learning French for the very first time. This activity focuses on numbers 1-31 and introduces the some cultural elements such as the French revolution and other festivals that occur in France, as well as birthdays. It also introduces the concept of 'de' used to signify possession which differs greatly from English. This resource also incorporates all the four keys skills such as reading, listening, speaking and writing. This resource includes the worksheet, the sound file for the listening task and the listening transcript. Happy teaching and learning!
French: Jouer à, jouer de, faire de (Key Stage 3)
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French: Jouer à, jouer de, faire de (Key Stage 3)

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This resource exclusively looks at the distinction between ‘jouer à’, ‘jouer de’ and ‘faire de’ and it is geared towards Key Stage 3 level or it can be great revision at GCSE/IGCSE level. Students can either become acquainted with musical instruments and sports for the very first time or consolidate their previous knowledge by looking at the vocabulary and reading the cartoons. There is a follow-up game and differentiated activities. Also attached, is a list of various sports and musical instruments. Happy teaching and learning!
French: Si clauses and weather (IGCSE)
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French: Si clauses and weather (IGCSE)

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This resource looks at ‘si’ clauses, associated with weather, which is explored at IGCSE level. It is worthwhile reviewing the simple future tense on slide 2 and then get the students to read the examples. Feel free to write up some more examples on the board if you wish. Get the students to complete the quiz and then the follow-up differentiated activities. Happy teaching and learning!
French for Adults: Pre-beginners: Alphabet in French
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French for Adults: Pre-beginners: Alphabet in French

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Preparation time: 30 minutes - 1 hour (introducing new vocabulary and also the transcript and sound files for the listening activity) Lesson length: 1 hour - 1.5 hours This is the only installment of the Adult’s pre-beginners programme for French. This resource looks at the pronunciation of the alphabet in French and it also explores accents used in the language which students need to be acquainted with. There are many subsequent activities which you could do with your adult learners. A very fun activity which you could do with them of course, is hangman! Happy teaching and learning!
French for Adults: Beginners: Part 15: Reflexive verbs in the present tense, daily routine
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French for Adults: Beginners: Part 15: Reflexive verbs in the present tense, daily routine

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Preparation time: 30 minutes - 1 hour (introducing new vocabulary and also the transcript and sound files for the listening activity) Lesson length: 2 hours - 2.5 hours Here is the 15th resource for introducing French to adults at beginner’s level! I have compiled this resource using an adult approach who are learning French for the very first time. This activity focuses on the 24-hour clock system, the reflexive verbs in the present tense and vocabulary regarding daily routine. This resource also incorporates all the four keys skills such as reading, listening, speaking and writing. Accompanied with this resource is the worksheet, the vocabulary sheet on the 24-hour clock system and common reflexive verbs, the transcript and the sound files for the listening assignment. Happy teaching and learning!