French native speaker, I worked as a language assistant in South Yorkshire over the past 3 years while completing a Master's degree in teaching French as a foreign language. I now teach French at Alevel.
French native speaker, I worked as a language assistant in South Yorkshire over the past 3 years while completing a Master's degree in teaching French as a foreign language. I now teach French at Alevel.
A 24 pages booklet to practice for the summary part of the French Alevel Exam.
12 articles/book extract are included (2 per A2 topics) with their correction. They are authentic material, giving an insight on the French speaking world.
For each topic, the first text is between 200-250 words and the second one is a bit more challenging: more than 250 words, more complex vocabulary and 2 litterature texts
Diversité: - En France, moins de racistes mais plus d’actes violents (Libération)
- Le ventre de l’Atlantique - Extrait (Livre de Fatou Diome)
Marginalisation: - La marginalisation des personnes handicapées (humanité)
- Fracture numérique : 14 propositions pour lutter contre l’exclusion des seniors (Blog de Cyrielle Maurice)
Criminalité: - La délinquance est en hausse en France : un “effet gilets jaunes” ? (L’Express)
- Etrangers dans les prisons suisses, pourquoi ils sont si nombreux (Allez savoir)
Engagement politique: - Neuchâtel veut donner le droit de vote à 16 ans (Tribune de Genève)
- Les jeunes et l’abstention : «Ce n’est pas du je-m’en foutisme», explique un sociologue (le Parisien)
Grève, manifestation: - Germinal - Partie V, chapitre 5 : La révolte des ouvriers (livre de Emile Zola)
- Gilets jaunes, Mai-68 : une comparaison pas vraiment « pertinente » (Ouest France
Immigration: -Le projet de loi asile et immigration adopté (Blog Amnesty International France)
- Assimilation, intégration et insertion (Mediapart)
I hope this resource will be helpful :).
Similar AS booklet
Bundle AS + A2 booklet - Savings!
A 24 pages booklet to practice for the summary part of the French Alevel Exam.
12 articles/book extract are included (2 per AS topic) with their correction. They are authentic material, giving an insight on the French speaking world.
For each topic, the firt text is between 160-200 words and the second one is a bit more challenging: more than 200 words are more complex vocabulary
Famille: - Les enfants «boomerangs» stressent papa et maman (20 min Suisse)
- Pierre et Jean - Extrait du chapitre V (Livre de Guy de Maupassant)
Cybersociété: - Les Français face à la cybercriminalité: une fraude de 6 milliards d’euros en 2017 (silicon.fr)
- Le marché de la téléphonie mobile et du numérique poursuit son envolée en Côte d’Ivoire (La Tribune Afrique)
Bénévolat: - Un loyer en échange de bénévolat (Journal de Montréal)
- Les vertus du bénévolat d’affaires (Journal de Montréal)
Patrimoine: - L’oenotourisme, c’est quoi ? (blog vin du monde)
- Protéger et mettre en valeur le patrimoine moderne de Liège (blog VEGA)
Musique: - Le rap belge dans la grande-place (libération)
- Chanson française : la difficile vie d’artiste (libération)
Cinéma: - Français, le cinéma se meurt ! (Le Miroir)
- « Noire n’est pas mon métier » : des actrices dénoncent un racisme latent du cinéma français (Le Monde)
I hope this resource will be helpful :).
A2 booklet
Bundle AS and A2 booklet
A 20 slides (editable) power point document containing questions with ideas of answers (including facts and statistics) on the topic of “La famille en voie de changement” (AQA Exam Board)
This document can be used as a set of questions to let students reflect on the topic for their speaking exam or to give them possible answers and useful vocabulary if they lack of ideas.
If you are looking for ppt presentations on all A2 topics look at this bundle
here for only £6
Downloading this resource and leaving a comment will give you access to an extra set of questions/answers.
A 20 slides (editable) power point document containing questions with ideas of answers on the topic of "Les ados, le droit de vote et l'engagement politique." (AQA Exam board)
This document can be used as a set of questions to let students reflect on the topic for their speaking exam or to give them possible answers and useful vocabulary if they lack of ideas.
If you are looking for ppt presentations on all A2 topics look at this bundle . and save 58% !
A similar resource on the topic of "Quelle vie pour les marginalisés is available HERE .
A similar resource on the topic of "Manifestations, grèves - à qui le pouvoir?" is available HERE .
A similar resource on the topic of "Comment on traite les criminels" is available HERE .
A similar resource on the topic of "Politique et Immigration" is available HERE .
A similar resource on the topic of "Les aspects positifs d'une société diverse HERE .
Similar resources on other AS topics coming soon
The document is contained in a zip file. After downloading right click on the file to extract. A PDF document is also available in case of a change of font or format.
Downloading this resource and leaving a comment will give you access to an extra set of questions.
If you would like your students to practise speaking questions in a fun way using complex structures have a look at my Card Game .
Cards covering AS topics to prepare students for their speaking exams. The cards contain general knowledge, data/statistics as well as a few questions on each topic. (AQA Exam Board)
They can be used to help students understand statistics on French speaking countries for the topic. For example:
• Selon une enquête IFOP, 86% des français estiment qu’Internet leur est devenu indispensable.
• En 2011 en France métropolitaine, 1 enfant sur dix de moins de 18 ans vivait dans une famille recomposée.
• En 2015, chaque spectateur français est allé en moyenne 5,3 fois au cinéma.
They can also be used to practice for the speaking exam with questions such as:
2) Quelle est la situation des « enfants boomerang » en France ?
4) Selon ce que vous en savez, quel est l’importance du bénévolat en France ou ailleurs dans le monde francophone ?
Some worksheets will provide general knowledge on:
- Francophone music
- French cinema
- Saint-Emilion (Patrimoine --> oeunotourisme)
- Le Secours Populaire (A charity)
- Les francopholies de la Rochelle (A festival)
The cards are contained in a zip file. Once downloaded right click on the file and extract to get the Word Card.
Buying this resource and leaving a review will give you acess to an extra charged resource for free to thank you for your purchase.
2 displays on complex structures to use for the speaking exam
13 specimen card for the speaking exam
A-level speaking question on all topic game
AS vocabulary Taboo game
Sets of questions to practise for the French speaking exam on A-Level topics (Famille, Cybersociété, Bénévolat, Patrimoine, Musique, Cinéma, Diversité, Marginalisation, Crime, Politique, Syndicalisme, Immigration) (AQA Exam board)
Between 20 and 40 questions per topics, asking for opinions, knowledge on French speaking countries, Ideas... Have a look at the preview to get an idea on different types of questions per topics.
The document is available in a Word and PDF format in a Zip file. After downloading, simply right clic on the file to extract the documents.
If you are only looking for questions around the A2 topics, find HERE . more than 120 questions.
If you are only looking for questions around the AS topics, find HERE . more than 180 questions.
For only £1.50 more get a Card Game . to practice these questions in a fun way using complex structures!
Downloading this resource and leaving a review will give you access to an extra paid resource to thank you for your time.
If you're looking for more resources to prepare your A-level students for their speaking exam, take a look at my other resources:
A super bundle to be ready for the exam!
2 displays on complex structures to use for the speaking exam
13 specimen card for the speaking exam
AS vocabulary Taboo game
AS data/information cards to enlarge knowledge on French speaking countries and practice speaking
Thank you for your interest in my resource. I hope it will be useful.
24 Role play Cards to practice for the New French GCSE speaking exam. Cards are designed in an engaging way to invite students practicing the role plays on their own.
Each theme contains 8 cards with 2 cards per subtopic. Each role play has an “answer card” equivalent to student’s card in the speaking exam giving information on expected answers as well as a “question card” equivalent to the examiner’s questions during the role play.
The documents are contained in a Zip file. After downloading simply right click to extract the files. The files come in ppt editable documents as well as PDF documents to maintain font and form.
To complete the practice until the exam: 30 New GCSE Photo Card to practice <strong><a href=“https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/new-gcse-photo-card-french-speaking-exam-11847331”> have a look here!</a></strong>
A booklet (with answers) to practise translation tasks on Year 2 topics. The booklet can be used in class, as assessment or given to students for independent learning.
The booklet comes with a separate mark scheme/answers booklet. (PDD and Word doc)
For each topic, there are 10 sentences from English to French (45 marks) + 2/3 paragraphs to translate from French to English (45 marks). The translations include key vocab on the topic as well as varied grammar points (including more complex structures and “traps”.)
At the end of each topic, there is a recap page, where students can add new vocab they have learned as well as tricky grammar aspects that they would need to revise.
The booklet also include a marking page, where students can keep track of their progress.
I hope this resource will be useful.
Similar resource for A2 available here
Bundle resource for AS and A2 booklet
14 resources worth £36 for only £10 to prepare your students for their speaking exam!
One full Board Game to practice questions and IRP
13 unique specimen cards
12 AS worksheets containing facts/statistics on each topics
6 ppt presentations containing questions/answers including facts/statistics on A2 topics
300 questions
A Card Game to practice questions with complex structures
AS taboo game
Board Game on the A2 topic “l’engagement politique”
2 displays on complex structures
Some of the resources offered in this Bundle are similar to resources contained in the £7 speaking bundle. (13 specimen cards, 300 questions, Card Game, 2 displays and 12 AS worksheets)
30 photo cards for the New French GCSE using the AQA Exam board style, ideal for mock exams or practice.
Cards cover all GCSE topics with at least 2 cards per topics (family/friend; customs/celebrations; New technologies; Free time activities; home/town; holidays; volunteering; health; environment; social issues; school; studies; job).
The cards are contained in a Zip file. After downloading, right click on the file to extract the cards.
For Alevel Exam Card, Have a look Here
Taboo game to laminate for the students to learn or revise AS vocabulary. Each topic (Musique, Cinéma, Patrimoine, Bénévolat, Cybersociété, Famille) contains 24 cards.
If you're looking for more summary task for AS
Have a look at this booklet
This article on the protection of Modern Heritage in Liège can be used to cover the topic of Heritage for the A-Level Exam. It includes an article to summarise in 90 words, a true or false reading comprehension of that article as well as finding synonyms.
Two short translations are also included. One French to English on the topic of the protection of modern heritage in Liège and one English to French presenting the association Docomomo.
The worksheet is presented according to the AQA format.
If you're looking for more resources for A-level students, take a look at my other resources:
A-level speaking question on all topic game
2 displays on complex structures to use for the speaking exam
13 specimen card for the speaking exam
AS data/information cards to enlarge knowledge on French speaking countries and practice speaking
Two displays to enlarge and laminate for the classroom or give to students as a mat/reminder of complex structures to use during their speaking exam.
The displays are mainly aimed for A-level students but can equally be used at GSCE level to push students.
The first display contains complex structures:
y/en
verbs (subjonctive, conditional, en + ant, aprés avoir + p.p, si + imperfect + conditionnal ...
linking works
giving reasons
filler
adverb of spontaneity
asking a question
The second display presents set phrases and expressions:
giving your opinion
giving general opinions
giving examples
avoiding answering
time phrases
useful words
If you're looking for more resources to prepare your A-level students for their speaking exam, take a look at my other resources:
13 specimen card for the speaking exam
A-level speaking question on all topic game
AS vocabulary Taboo game
AS data/information cards to enlarge knowledge on French speaking countries and practice speaking
A 20 slides (editable) power point document containing questions with ideas of answers (including facts and statistics) on the topic of “Une culture fiere de son patrimoine” (AQA Exam Board)
This document can be used as a set of questions to let students reflect on the topic for their speaking exam or to give them possible answers and useful vocabulary if they lack of ideas.
If you are looking for ppt presentations on all A2 topics look at this bundle
here for only £6
Downloading this resource and leaving a comment will give you access to an extra set of questions/answers.
A 20 slides (editable) power point document containing questions with ideas of answers (including facts and statistics) on the topic of “Le bénévolat” (AQA Exam Board)
This document can be used as a set of questions to let students reflect on the topic for their speaking exam or to give them possible answers and useful vocabulary if they lack of ideas.
If you are looking for ppt presentations on all A2 topics look at this bundle
here for only £6
Downloading this resource and leaving a comment will give you access to an extra set of questions/answers.
This board game will allow your students to practice for their speaking Exam in a fun way.
They will move, on the board game allowing them to pick up cards with questions on the three topics of the new GCSE as well as “Challenge Card” and photo card description.
The students will judge each other on how satisfactory their answers are to continue moving on the board game or staying on the same question until they have provided a developed answer.
The game contains 16 Question Cards per three topics, 16 Challenge Cards, 16 photo cards and blank cards allowing you to add your own questions/photos/challenges. A3 and A4 formats are provided. The documents come in editable ppt and PDF to conserve the format/font and are contained in a zip file. After your download simply right click on the file and extract the documents to access them. (AQA Exam Board) I hope you and your students will enjoy this resource :)
A booklet (with answers) to practise translation tasks on Year 2 topics. The booklet can be used in class, as assessment or given to students for independent learning.
The booklet comes with a separate mark scheme/answers booklet. (PDD and Word doc)
For each topic, there are 10 sentences from English to French (45 marks) + 2/3 paragraphs to translate from French to English (45 marks). The translations include key vocab on the topic as well as varied grammar points (including more complex structures and “traps”.)
At the end of each topic, there is a recap page, where students can add new vocab they have learned as well as tricky grammar aspects that they would need to revise.
The booklet also include a marking page, where students can keep track of their progress.
I hope this resource will be useful.
Bundle AS and A2 booklets
Similar resource available for AS
Bundle of booklets to practise translations for the A level exam.
Both booklet cover all the topics seen in Y1 and Y2 of the course + a separate booklet with answers.
10 sentences eng --> fr (45 marks)
2/3 paragrapfs fr --> eng (45 marks)
The booklets can be use in class, as assessment or given to students as independant learning.
booklet with translation tips
Hours of time save ;)
Booklet to help students revise for translation task.
It contains vocab from the fantastic resource of Austenlowe available here
some tricky grammar aspects, students often struggle with.
I have developed this list looking at translations from past paper and errors that my students often encounter. Students can add to the list the grammar points they found difficult to remember.
To practise translation have a look at my translations booklets:
Booklets for AS and A2
Booklet for A2
Booklet for AS
Document containing some techniques for the summary activity of Paper 1 A level French such as changing tense or using passive form.
Also a set of sentences for practising.
If you are looking for summary text to practise please follow the links. Each booklets included 12 texts for all of AS and A2 topics with correction.
AS booklet
A2 booklet
Both booklet bundle