With nearly 20 years of experience teaching MFL — mainly French, but also Spanish, German and Russian—and having worked as HoD, I’ve had the chance to discover effective approaches to engaging students, supporting their learning and building their confidence. This inspired me to create LanguageMeisterLab where I share resources to support teachers in these subjects. The materials are designed to make teaching a little easier, more enjoyable and time-efficient.
With nearly 20 years of experience teaching MFL — mainly French, but also Spanish, German and Russian—and having worked as HoD, I’ve had the chance to discover effective approaches to engaging students, supporting their learning and building their confidence. This inspired me to create LanguageMeisterLab where I share resources to support teachers in these subjects. The materials are designed to make teaching a little easier, more enjoyable and time-efficient.
This resource is designed to help KS4 students strengthen their knowledge of question words in French (or learn them) so that they are able to understand and respond to questions during their GCSE speaking exam.
The resource consists of a vocabulary list (question words) and 4 mini-tests/exercises (test 1 - Translate the question words from French into English, Test 2 - Translate the question words from English into French, Test 3 - Translate the questions from French into English, Test 4 - Translate the questions from English into French). Tests 1 and 2 can be repeated multiple times till the results are satisfactory. Answers are provided for tests 3 and 4.
This learning mat/aid is designed to help KS3 students understand what they need to include in their speaking and writing (sentence openers, connectives, sequencers, intensifiers, negatives etc) in order to make longer sentences, vary vocabulary and structures. It provides support when practising speaking and writing in lessons or at home and helps students prepare for their for their tests or exams.
This is a KS4 French resource which contains 13 varied activities (for 2 or 3 lessons) which are linked to Module 1 Unit 1 (A comme amitié) of the Studio Higher textbook (Edexcel) pages 10 and 11. I have added speaking/writing practice questions with sample answers at the end. This resource can be also used be used for revision on the top of Friendships.
This is a KS4 French resource which contains 13 varied activities (for 2 or 3 lessons) which are linked to Module 1 Unit 2 (C’est de la famille!) of the Studio Higher textbook (Edexcel) pages 12 and 13. I have added speaking/writing practice questions with sample answers at the end. This resource can be also used be used for revision on the top of Family Relationships.
This is a series of lessons on the topic of clothes in French. It builds on prior knowledge of basic vocabulary, including numbers, nationalities, physical descriptions and family-related vocabulary. The resource is provided in a Word format to allow for easy editing and adaptation. It includes 15 varied activities designed to enhance engagement and learning, focusing on the four key language skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing.
This poster/learning aid/mat/support material provides a structured overview of all the French Foundation vocabulary from the “Environmental Issues” section of the Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) French (1FR1) specification, starting from September 2024, with first certification in 2026.
It also includes 10 sample infinitive phrases to help students understand how to use the vocabulary in context, as well as 10 questions in various tenses to support speaking and writing activities.
This resource can be used during lessons and for exam preparation as a helpful revision tool.
This Question Words resource presents essential question words in French in a clear and fun way. This resource is useful for listening, speaking, reading or writing activities and can be used as reference material (poster, learning mat/ aid, classroom display) for students of all ages and abilities.
This two-sided Spanish Grammar Verb Tense Chart Study Guide Poster Learning Aid (updated version 21 Feb 2025) explains how to form different tenses (the present simple tense (including reflexive verbs and high frequency irregular verbs), the present continuous tense, the near future tense, the simple future tense (including high frequency irregular verbs), the conditional mood, the subjunctive mood, the simple past tense, the present perfect tense,the imperfect tense and the past perfect tense) in Spanish.
Aim of the Learning Aid:
This learning aid is designed to enhance learning and support students in mastering Spanish verb tenses. Its ultimate goal is to help students build confidence in using Spanish tenses accurately and effectively.
Features of the Learning Aid:
• Clear and concise explanations
• Structured and visually organized layout
• Practical examples
Benefits for Students:
• Builds a strong foundation in Spanish grammar.
• Encourages active learning through clear, easy-to-follow examples.
• Boosts confidence in understanding Spanish tenses.
This two-sided French Grammar Verb Tense Chart Study Guide Poster Learning Aid (updated version 13 January 2025) explains how to form different tenses (the present tense (including reflexive verbs and high frequency irregular verbs), the near future tense, the simple future tense (including high frequency irregular verbs), the conditional mood, the simple past tense with avoir and être, the subjunctive mood, the imperfect tense and the past perfect tense) in French.
Aim of the Learning Aid:
This learning aid is designed to enhance learning and support students in mastering French tenses. Its ultimate goal is to help students build confidence in using French tenses accurately and effectively.
Features of the Learning Aid:
• Clear and concise explanations
• Structured and visually organised layout
• Practical examples
Benefits for Students:
• Builds a strong foundation in French grammar.
• Encourages active learning through clear, easy-to-follow examples.
• Boosts confidence in understanding French tenses.
This Question Words resource presents essential question words in French with English translation in a clear and fun way. This resource is useful for listening, speaking, reading or writing activities and can be used as reference material (poster, learning mat/ aid, classroom display) for students of all ages and abilities.
A clear and comprehensive reference for irregular verbs in English, presenting their base forms, past simple and past participle forms in an easy-to-read format.
This Question Words resource presents essential question words in Russian with English translation in a clear and fun way. This resource is useful for listening, speaking, reading or writing activities and can be used as reference material (poster, learning mat/ aid, classroom display) for students of all ages and abilities.
This Question Words resource presents essential question words in German with English translation in a clear and fun way. This resource is useful for listening, speaking, reading or writing activities and can be used as reference material (poster, learning mat/ aid, classroom display) for students of all ages and abilities.
The French Basics Bundle includes four clear and concise learning aids designed to support students in mastering key aspects of French grammar and expanding their language use. This bundle covers:
Opinions
Time Expressions
Connectors, Intensifiers, and Quantifiers
Articles (A and The), Possessive, and Demonstrative Adjectives
French Basics: Articles A and THE, Possessive and Demonstrative Adjectives is a clear and easy-to-use reference guide covering French articles (a, the), possessive adjectives (my, your, his/her, our, your, their) and demonstrative adjectives (this, these) with examples for different genders, plurals and special cases like silent ‘h’ and words starting with a vowel.
French Basics: Connectors, Intensifiers, Quantifiers is a clear and concise resource designed to support students in using a range of connectives and conjunctions,sequencers, intensifiers and quantifiers.
Spanish Basics: Connectors, Intensifiers, Quantifiers is a clear and concise resource designed to support students in using a range of connectives and conjunctions,sequencers, intensifiers and quantifiers.