This two-page French activity worksheet presents a history and discussion of Australia Day. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to discuss elements of culture, and more widely, themes of social engagement. The tone is factual and neutral, with a fourth section on perceived controversies that could form the basis of wider class discussion on decolonisation and similar topics. The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale, with plenty of cognates designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts. A third page including suggested model answers is supplied. Trigger warning: discussion of colonial themes.

This two-page Spanish activity worksheet on Martin Luther King aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about both the man and his legacy, as well as and wider issues of social engagement. The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), with plenty of cognates designed to encouraging gist-reading longer texts. A third page including suggested model answers is supplied.

This two-page Italian activity worksheet on Martin Luther King aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about both the man and his legacy, as well as and wider issues of social engagement. The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), and is designed to support gist-reading skills with plenty of cognates. A third page including suggested model answers is supplied.

This three-page Spanish activity worksheet presents a potted history of Robert Burns, and explores Burns Night traditions in Scotland. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to discuss elements of Scottish culture, and more widely, themes of celebration and national holidays. The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A third page features a typical Burns Night itinerary, with further comprehension questions. The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), with plenty of cognates designed to encouraging gist-reading longer texts. In terms of language topic link-ups, the vocabulary in the worksheet feeds well into Food and Drink, Friends and Family and Special Occasions. A fourth page including suggested model answers is supplied. Trigger warning: mention of alcohol (the traditional dram of whisky).

This four-page French activity worksheet presents a potted history of Robert Burns, and explores Burns Night traditions in Scotland. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to discuss elements of Scottish culture, and more widely, themes of celebration and national holidays. The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A third page features a typical Burns Night itinerary, with further comprehension questions, and a fourth features a gap-fill and definitions exercise. The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), with plenty of cognates designed to encouraging gist-reading longer texts. In terms of language topic link-ups, the vocabulary in the worksheet feeds well into Food and Drink, Friends and Family and Special Occasions. A fifth page including suggested model answers is supplied. Trigger warning: mention of alcohol (the traditional dram of whisky).

This two-page French activity worksheet on Martin Luther King aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about both the man and his legacy, as well as and wider issues of social engagement. The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), with plenty of cognates designed to encouraging gist-reading longer texts. A third page including suggested model answers is supplied.

This two-page German activity worksheet on Martin Luther King aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about both the man and his legacy, as well as and wider issues of social engagement. The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), and is designed to support gist-reading skills. A third page including suggested model answers is supplied.

World Braille Day is held each 4th of January, and in honour of its inventor, Louis Braille, this worksheet is designed to support awareness raising in French lessons. Four short French texts are presented on the life and works of Louis Braille, along with vocabulary support and reading comprehension questions for each one. The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), with the narrative purely in the historic present tense, as well as plenty of cognates designed to encouraging gist-reading longer texts. A third page including suggested model answers is supplied. Trigger warning : brief injury detail in the first text describing Louis Braille’s childhood accident

Explore unique and typical Christmas traditions of the Spanish-speaking world with this two-page reading comprehension worksheet! Three short reading passages are presented on El Tío de Nadal, La rosca de Reyes and La lotería de Navidad, along with comprehension questions and vocabulary support for each. There is also a short definitions quiz at the end of the worksheet. The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for able Year 8/9 and pre-GCSE), encouraging gist-reading and reading for fun. A third page including suggested model answers is supplied. Trigger warning: gambling references (the Christmas lottery) which may not be appropriate for some.

Das Dunkle, das Süße und das Rauchige : Explore the dark, the sweet and the smoky with this two-page reading comprehension worksheet on Christmas traditions from the German-speaking world! The worksheet presents three short reading passages on the Krampus, Lebkuchen and Räuchermännchen, along with comprehension questions and vocabulary support for each. There is also a short definitions quiz at the end of the worksheet. The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for able Year 8/9 and pre-GCSE), encouraging gist-reading and reading for fun. A third page including suggested model answers is supplied. Trigger warning: themes of mild peril (der Krampus).

Explore some of the unique and typical Christmas traditions of Italy with this two-page reading comprehension worksheet! Three short reading passages are presented on La Befana, Il Presepe and Il Panettone, along with comprehension questions and vocabulary support for each. There is also a short definitions quiz at the end of the worksheet. The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for able Year 8/9 and pre-GCSE), encouraging gist-reading and reading for fun. A third page including suggested model answers is supplied.

This two-page reading comprehension worksheet presents three short reading passages in French on New Year’s traditions, along with comprehension questions and vocabulary support for each text. There is also a short definitions quiz at the end of the worksheet. The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for Year 8/9 and pre-GCSE), using plenty of cognates and designed to encouraging gist-reading. A third page including suggested model answers is supplied.

This two-page reading comprehension worksheet presents three short reading passages in French on Christmas traditions, along with comprehension questions and vocabulary support for each. There is also a short definitions quiz at the end of the worksheet. The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for Year 8/9 and pre-GCSE), using plenty of cognates and designed to encouraging gist-reading. A third page including suggested model answers is supplied. Trigger warning: themes of mild peril (Le Père Fouettard).

This two-page reading comprehension worksheet presents three short reading passages in Spanish on Diwali, along with comprehension questions and vocabulary support for each. Topics covered include cover the meaning and rituals of Diwali, as well as the significance and celebration of the festival in the Spanish-speaking world. There is also a short definitions quiz at the end of the worksheet. The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for Year 8/9 and pre-GCSE), using plenty of cognates and designed to encouraging gist-reading. A third page including suggested model answers is supplied.

Two-page French activity worksheet for Black History Month, presenting and drilling vocabulary and phrases useful to discussion of the topic in French, and introducing the related events in the French calendar (la Journée nationale des mémoires de la traite, de l’esclavage et de leurs abolitions, and le Mois des cultures d’Afrique). There is a short introductory reading passage with a glossary of key words, as well as a comprehension quiz and two vocabulary-driven activities; all texts aim to activate general reading and context / gist skills beyond the listed vocab. The level is appropriate for KS4 pre-GCSE groups (Years 9-11, ages 14-16), but would also be useful for proficient KS3 groups covering society-based topics in class. Great as homework or as a cover lesson worksheet. An answer key is included, so the worksheet can be used by non-subject specialist educators as well.

Explore the spooky, the macabre and the downright terrifying stories that France has to offer this Halloween! This two-page reading comprehension worksheet presents four spine-chilling stories from French lore, along with comprehension questions for each and vocabulary support. It offers a truly authentic French take on Halloween, covering the Catacombs, the ghost of Marie-Antoinette, a very French werewolf, and a dragon-like beast that wrought terror in the Provence of old. The worksheet level is ideal for pushing proficient students at around A2-B1 on the CEFR scale (so pre-GCSE, able Year 8/9), encouraging gist-reading and reading for fun. A third page including suggested model answers is supplied. Just don’t attempt it in the dark! Trigger warning: themes of violence and horror that may not be suitable for younger or sensitive students.

This two-page reading comprehension worksheet presents three short reading passages in French on Diwali, along with comprehension questions and vocabulary support for each. Topics covered include cover the meaning and rituals of Diwali, as well as the significance and celebration of the festival in France. There is also a short definitions quiz at the end of the worksheet. The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for Year 8/9 and pre-GCSE), using plenty of cognates and designed to encouraging gist-reading. A third page including suggested model answers is supplied.

Two-page Spanish activity worksheet on Black History Month, presenting and drilling vocabulary and phrases useful to discussion of the topic in Spanish. As well as a vocabulary section, there is a short introductory reading passage and three comprehension activities designed to drill the vocabulary in both the present and past (preterite) tense; all aim to activate general reading and context / gist skills beyond the listed vocab. The level is appropriate for KS4 pre-GCSE groups (Years 9-11, ages 14-16), but would also be useful for proficient KS3 groups covering society-based topics in class. Great as homework or as a cover lesson worksheet. An answer key is included, so the worksheet can be used by non-subject specialist educators as well.

This two-page reading comprehension worksheet presents three short reading passages in German on Diwali, along with comprehension questions and vocabulary support for each. Topics covered include cover the meaning and rituals of Diwali, as well as the significance and celebration of the festival in the German-speaking countries. There is also a short definitions quiz at the end of the worksheet. The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for Year 8/9 and pre-GCSE), designed to encouraging gist-reading. A third page including suggested model answers is supplied.

Explore the spooky, the macabre and the downright terrifying stories that the Spanish-speaking world has to offer this Halloween! This two-page reading comprehension worksheet presents four spine-chilling stories from lore spanning a number of countries, along with comprehension questions for each and vocabulary support. It offers a truly authentic Spanish take on Halloween, introducing El Chupacabra, La Llorona, El Cucuy and El Silbón in all their chilling glory. The worksheet level is ideal for pushing proficient students at around A2-B1 on the CEFR scale (so pre-GCSE, able Year 8/9), encouraging gist-reading and reading for fun. A third page including suggested model answers is supplied. Just don’t attempt it in the dark! Trigger warning: themes of violence and horror that may not be suitable for younger or sensitive students.