This is a minimised, pupil-friendly mark scheme for the essays in Paper two in the new Edexcel specification,

A challenging standalone worksheet on different aspects of the topic of school: school description, favourite subject, a reading task, and changes I would make if I was headteacher. With an accompanying PowerPoint and answers.

A standalone worksheet on the topic of holidays and weather, including a GCSE reading comprehension, vocabulary search and translation task. With answers.

A knowledge organiser / revision grid on the topic of house and home for French KS3/GCSE. Quizlet link to same vocabulary here: https://quizlet.com/_9pabls?x=1qqt&i=2syx7b

I often use this quick verb quiz at the start of a lesson to recap verbs in all tenses: present imperfect perfect preterite subjunctive future / conditional This framework is easily adaptable and will hopefully be useful :)

A list of 31 Grade 8 sentence structures for pupils to use in the discussion questions in the GCSE speaking exam. Lots more revision resources available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/revision-pack-for-spanish-gcse-12099890

Pupils work in pairs and they have copy of the attached resource and then use dice, or digital dice, to generate two numbers. The first number gives them the topic and the second number the type of structure. They then have to translate the given sentence into Spanish and their partner ‘marks’ their answer using the grid on the back of the resource. Pupils can also use this independently for revision and self-testing.

A knowledge organiser to support pupils when speaking and writing about what they like to eat and drink. More resources on this topic here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/french-gcse-food-la-nourriture-7-worksheets-present-past-and-future-12423765

Resources and brief suggested lesson plan for a lesson on hobbies, free time & future tense. More resources available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/spanish-gcse-free-time-and-hobbies-el-tiempo-libre-11540904

A standalone resource on school uniform for GCSE or a strong KS3 group. The resource recaps clothes, colours and some key expressions with speaking, reading and grammar activities. With answers. If you found this useful, I have a reduced bundle of resources here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-french-writing-and-translation-support-and-revision-12-resource-packs-11872756

A series of activities based on a text on la energía eólica for GCSE.

Translation activities on las redes sociales in Spain with useful A04 references. If you found this useful, take a look at my A Level Translation Bundle here with 20 more of these on different topics: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-level-spanish-translation-practice-bundle-range-of-topics-into-english-and-spanish-12050364

A game to get pupils conjugating regular preterite verbs after they have become familiar with the verb endings. Pupils roll a dice, move to that square, conjugate the verb the referee checks they are correct.

Two worksheets to introduce and then review the basics for beginners: greetings, how are you?, name and age. Format: word document and PDF with answers. Quizlet of this vocabulary: https://quizlet.com/gb/617821516/ks3-spanish-me-presento-flash-cards/?new More KS3 resources available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12561708

A standalone worksheet on the topic of expressing simple opinions and likes and dislikes in French for KS3. Can accompany Dynamo Module 1, Unit 3 too. Answers included.

A reading comprehension on tapas and food tourism in Spain. Two articles adapted for language exercises - one on Tapas and traditions and the other on the importance of food tourism for the economy. Answers included. More resources on Tourism available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/spanish-a-level-tourism-impact-las-vacaciones-el-impacto-del-turismo-11520266

A standalone worksheet on the topic of my siblings in French for KS3. Can accompany Dynamo Module 1, Unit 1 too. Answers included.

Two reading comprehensions on the topic of ma ville / ma région with answers. More resources on this topic here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-french-town-and-region-whole-unit-ma-ville-mon-quartier-12-worksheets-present-future-past-12315514

A list of key vocabulary for pupils to revise the key basic vocabulary to introduce themselves, talking about their name, age, birthday, siblings, pets and more. This complements Viva 1 Module 1. More resources for Spanish KS3 available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12561708 Quizlet of this vocabulary available here: https://quizlet.com/gb/607386615/mi-vida-viva-11-key-vocabulary-flash-cards/?new

A worksheet I use at the beginning of Year 8 to review ‘the basics’ from Year 7: name, age, where I live, who I live with, pets, sports and subjects. Format: Word document and PDF with answers.