Explore the spooky, the macabre and the downright terrifying stories that the German-speaking world has to offer this Halloween! This two-page reading comprehension worksheet presents four spine-chilling stories from gothic lore spanning Germany, Austria and Switzerland, along with comprehension questions for each and vocabulary support. It offers a truly authentic Germanic take on Halloween, introducing the der Basilisk von Wien, der Alptraum von Freiburg, die weiße Frau von Berlin and die Hexe von Zug 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.

Explore the spooky, the macabre and the downright terrifying stories that Britain has to offer this Halloween! This two-page reading comprehension worksheet presents four spine-chilling stories from British folklore, along with comprehension questions for each and vocabulary support. It offers a truly authentic British take on Halloween, introducing the Black Dog of Bungay, the Loch Ness Monster, the Selkies and the Borley Rectory in all their chilling glory. The worksheet level is ideal for pushing proficient students at around A2-B1 on the CEFR scale, 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.

A four-page worksheet entirely in the target language, presenting the basic rules for expressing likes and dislikes with me gusta along with a set of exercises to practise the rules in the context of the first and second person singular. Plenty of English cognates are used in the examples, with illustrations for words they may not necessarily know. Exercises include: Gapfill (select the correct form of me gusta) Writing (do you like…?) Writing (‘La entrevista’ - the interview - fill in the speech bubbles) Created for a mixed ability Key Stage 3 class, but could easily be used in Key Stage 2 Primary Languages too. Answers to the fixed activities, plus some teacher notes are included on a fifth supplementary page.

Four-page French activity workbook on the 2014 film La famille Bélier. Includes key vocabulary, an original reading passage and associated text exploration activities, a definitions quiz, gap-fill and sentence reconstitution tasks to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the film. There’s also a ‘re-order the story’ activity on the last page, which could be printed out and cut up for a more practical slant! The language level is appropriate for A2/B1 on the CEFR scale, and is intended to challenge a proficient GCSE group or first-year A-Level group. Exercises are designed to activate general reading and context / gist skills beyond the new vocab. The last page of activities includes some web-quest style questions, which require students to research online. Ideal as a class-based project, or as homework or cover lesson material. An answer key is included, so the worksheet can be used by non-subject specialist educators as well.

A three-page French activity worksheet on the popular French Netflix series “Lupin”. Presents twelve vocabulary items and associated activities that outline the storyline and basic premise. Activities are designed to activate general reading and context / gist skills, and include a character quiz (ideal for cutting up for a more practical slant!). Intended as a preparation or revision unit of work for classes studying the series. Also great for homework or cover work. An answer key is included on the third page, so the worksheet can be used by non-subject specialist educators as well.

Seven-page French activity workbook on the Nouvelle Vague cinematic movement in France, intended to complement topic blocks focusing on French cinema / popular culture. Includes key vocabulary, an original reading passage detailing key facts and protagonists, and associated activities. The language level is appropriate for A2/B1 on the CEFR scale, and is intended to challenge a proficient GCSE group or A-Level starters. Exercises are designed to activate general reading and context / gist skills beyond the new vocab. The last page of activities includes some web-quest style questions, which require students to research online. Ideal as a class-based project, or as homework or cover lesson material. An answer key is included, so the worksheet can be used by non-subject specialist educators as well.

Two-page Spanish activity worksheet on the popular Colombian singer Shakira. The worksheet presents twelve vocabulary items and associated activities related to her career and works, along with a short passage for reading practice, and associated activities. The level is aimed at a proficient pre-GCSE group (Year 8/9/10). The activities are designed to activate general reading and context / gist skills beyond the listed vocab. 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.

Four-page French activity worksheet on the the Francophonie. The worksheet presents twelve vocabulary items and associated activities outlining the organisation and its goals in language aimed at A1/A2 of the CEFR scale (so great for proficient Key Stage 3/4 groups). Exercises are designed to activate general reading and context / gist skills beyond the new vocab. There are also two practical list-based activities relating to sorting state member countries onto a map, and a list of continents; these might be a better starting point when introducing the topic for the first time. Ideal as a class-based project, or as homework or cover lesson material. An answer key is included, so the worksheet can be used by non-subject specialist educators as well.

Two-page Spanish activity worksheet on the popular Spanish singer Pastora Soler. The worksheet presents twelve vocabulary items and associated activities related to her career and works, along with a short passage for reading practice, and associated activities. The level is aimed at a proficient pre-GCSE group (Year 8/9/10). The activities are designed to activate general reading and context / gist skills beyond the listed vocab. This worksheet contains some frequent preterite and perfect forms that should be great reinforcement for those tenses. 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.

Two-page Spanish activity worksheet on the popular Spanish singer David Bisbal. The worksheet presents twelve vocabulary items and associated activities related to his career and works, along with a short passage for reading practice, and associated activities. The level is aimed at a proficient pre-GCSE group (Year 8/9/10). The activities are designed to activate general reading and context / gist skills beyond the listed vocab. 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.

Two-page activity worksheet on the Spanish Civil War, from a series on Spanish culture and history topics. Aimed at around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for proficient Key Stage 3 groups); tenses uses include the present and preterite. Presents twelve vocabulary items, a short original reading passage and associated activities that focus on key facts and events in the history of the conflict. The goal is to support general reading skills; students are challenged to understand words in context and gist. Intended as a short class project unit, it also works well as a homework or cover worksheet; a full answer key is included.

Two-page Spanish activity worksheet with text-based tasks around a range of famous festivals, mentioning the following: La Tomatina San Fermín Feria de Abril Las Fallas Semana Santa Fiesta de los Patios Aimed at around A1-A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for challenging proficient Key Stage 3 groups, for example). Presents twelve vocabulary items which are drilled and recycled in all of the activities. The focus is on general reading skills; students are challenged to understand gist and words in context. Great as topic prep / revision, homework, and end-of-term quiz activity or cover work; an answer page is included, so the worksheet can be used with non-specialist teachers as well.

Two-page Spanish activity worksheet on the popular Spanish singer Rosalía. The worksheet presents twelve vocabulary items and associated activities related to her career and works, along with a short passage for reading practice, and associated activities. The activities are designed to activate general reading and context / gist skills beyond the listed vocab. 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.

Three-page French activity worksheet on the Eiffel Tower. The worksheet presents twelve vocabulary items and associated activities outlining key concepts, using language aimed at A1/A2 of the CEFR scale (so great for proficient Key Stage 3/4 groups). Exercises are designed to activate general reading and context / gist skills beyond the new vocab. There’s also a fun Eiffel Tower facts quiz at the end! Ideal as a class-based project, or as homework or cover lesson material. An answer key is included, so the worksheet can be used by non-subject specialist educators as well.

Two-page French activity worksheet on renewable energy and related environmental issues, linking up to topics around Earth Hour / Earth Day. Aimed at around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for challenging proficient Key Stage 3 groups or as a prep for GCSE topics with a focus on the environment). Presents twelve vocabulary items associated, along with the following activities, which recycle the vocabulary in context: Descriptions quiz Gapfill Reconstitute the sentences (x2) The focus is on general reading skills; students are challenged to understand gist and words in context. Tenses are chiefly the present and perfect. Great as topic prep / revision, homework or cover work; an answer page is included, so the worksheet can be used with non-specialist teachers as well.

The French Revolution - La Révolution française Two-page activity worksheet in French, from a set on French culture and history topics. Presents twelve vocabulary items and associated activities, but this is more about general reading skills than the actual vocabulary; students are challenged to understand words in context and gist. Activities included: Definitions quiz Sentence gapfill Reconstitute the sentences Great as homework or cover work for Key Stage 3 classes; an answer page is included, so the worksheet can be used with non-specialist teachers as well. Note that there’s obviously some reference to conflict, in case that isn’t appropriate for some groups.

A four-page French activity booklet on the film “Les choristes”. The first two pages present twelve vocabulary items and associated activities that are pertinent to the storyline and plot. The third features a potted plot summary split into twelve sections and jumbled up; students must put them back into the correct chronological order. The fourth is a features character descriptions that students must match to the correct names. All activities are designed to activate general reading skills and improve context / gist comprehension. The worksheets are primarily intended as a preparation or revision unit of work for classes studying the film. They’re equally handy for homework or cover work. An answer key is included after the worksheets, so they can be used by non-subject specialist educators as well.

Two-page French activity worksheet on Summer holidays (les vacances). Aimed at around A1-A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for challenging proficient Key Stage 3 groups, for example). Presents twelve vocabulary items and associated activities. The focus is on general reading skills; students are challenged to understand gist and words in context. Tenses are chiefly the present and perfect. Great as topic prep / revision, homework or cover work; an answer page is included, so the worksheet can be used with non-specialist teachers as well.

Two-page French activity worksheet on the popular French singer Matt Pokora. The worksheet presents twelve vocabulary items and associated activities related to his career and bio. Activities are designed to activate general reading and context / gist skills beyond the new vocab. 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.

Three-page activity worksheet on Napoléon Bonaparte, in French, from a series on French culture and history topics. Aimed at around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for proficient Key Stage 3 groups). Presents fourteen vocabulary items and associated activities that focus on key facts and events in Napoléon’s biography, including a web quest-style multiple choice quiz. The goal is to support general reading skills; students are challenged to understand words in context and gist. Intended as a short class project unit, it also works well as a homework or cover worksheet; a full answer key is included.