Lesson resources designed for year 6 transition to secondary school visits. On the subject of sports activities, progression can be made by introducing likes and dislikes. Includes pictures which can be revealed for guessing the activity, vocab matching, word search, and a simple board game. Or can be used in KS3.

A worksheet for GCSE students to enhance their translation skills on the topic of Customs and Festivals. A variety of exercises, from individual sentences with a particular grammar focus, and passages for translation French-English and vice versa. Where appropriate there are hints and reminders. There is also an accompanying answer sheet, which may be useful for students to check their own work, especially if working remotely. There are similar worksheets for different GCSE topics. A value bundle is available.

A powerpoint talking through how to get really good marks on the Foundation Question 2, 40 word task, giving an examiner’s insights and pointers to help the range of foundation students. There is a hyperlink on the front cover to a Loom video animation of the powerpoint, which will also help students if they are working at home. There are examples of potential answers for the students to mark as you go through the powerpoint, with explanations as to how that mark has been awarded, and finally 4 questions for the students to tackle themselves. The powerpoint/video can be paused for students to make notes of any useful vocabulary and exam tips. Also available in French.

A 17 page booklet designed to roughly follow Viva 1 Module 3, ‘Mi Insti’. Contains a variety of exercises on the subject of school, including vocabulary building, translation skills, reading comprehension, a 90 word writing task, picture question and extension activities. The tasks range from straightforward to challenging. There are more than enough tasks to keep even the keenest students busy. There are opportunities built in to the tasks to give student and teacher feedback. Ideal for home learning, and for students who have limited IT access, as paper copies could be made.

A powerpoint talking through how to get really good marks on the Foundation Question 3, translation task, giving an examiner’s insights and pointers to help the range of foundation students. There is a hyperlink on the front cover to a Loom video animation of the powerpoint, which will also help students if they are working at home. There are examples of potential answers for the students to mark as you go through the powerpoint, with explanations as to how that mark has been awarded, and finally questions for the students to tackle themselves. The powerpoint/video can be paused for students to make notes of any useful vocabulary and exam tips. Also available in Spanish.

A colouful and easy to follow 30 page booklet designed to roughly follow Viva 2 Module 4, ‘Que hacemos?’. Contains a variety of exercises on the subject of free time, including vocabulary building, grammar, translation skills, reading comprehension, a 90 word writing task, picture questions and extension activities. A look at the contents page on the preview will give you an idea. The tasks range from straightforward to challenging. There are more than enough tasks to keep even the keenest students busy. There are opportunities built in to the tasks to give student and teacher feedback. Ideal for home learning, and for students who have limited IT access, as paper copies could be made.

A colourful 36 page booklet designed to complement Studio 2, ‘T’es branche’? Contains a variety of exercises on the subject of TV, cinema, books, internet, including vocabulary building, grammar skills, translation skills, reading comprehension, a 90 word writing task, picture questions and extension activities. The tasks range from straightforward to challenging. Looking at the contents page in the preview will give you an idea. While the tasks are different from the text book, they are in the same vein, so the students are familiar with the format. Task explanations are in English - so there is no question of students not understanding the tasks! There are more than enough tasks to keep even the keenest students busy. There are opportunities built in to some of the tasks to give student and teacher feedback. Ideal for home learning, isolating students, or dip into for homework tasks.

A complete unit of work. A colourful and easy to follow 29 page booklet designed to roughly follow and complement Studio 1 Module 4, ‘Ma zone’. This booklet is aimed at lower ability. The resources are based on, but are different from those in the textbook. Contains a variety of exercises on the subjects of places in a town, adjectives, directions, prepositions, weekend activities, things to do in your area, inviting people to go out, what you can do in your area. Includes vocabulary building, key phrases, translations, straightforward reading comprehension, a simplified writing task, picture questions. Also includes geography and research tasks . A look at the contents page on the preview will give you an idea. The tasks are straightforward. Ideal for home learning, or for reinforcement in school, as the tasks are largely based on the textbook but are significantly simplified. Individual exercises could be given as homeworks. A Word and a PDF version are available. There is a version available for more able students.

A colourful 34 page workbook designed to roughly follow studio 1 module 5 Partez! This booklet is designed for lower ability students. Contains a variety of exercises on the subject of holiday destinations, holiday activities, eating in a cafe, dream vacations etc., including vocabulary matching, translation, reading comprehension, wordsearches and a research project. There are also simplfied assessment materials - reading, writing, picture questions and speaking questions. The tasks are straightforward, with clear explanations and instructions in English. The activities and texts are different from those in the textbook, although in the same vein. Ideal for lower ability groups and individual students. The tasks are designed so that a non specialist learning suppport staff would be able to effectively help students. Also useful for home learning, homework tasks and for students who have limited IT access. Also available is a ‘standard’ version of this booklet for more able students.

Common verbs in different tenses, in first and third persons. Ideal for describing picture questions, in the speaking and writing exam etc. If focusing on one tense, then the relevant part may be copied and pasted.

A booklet based on Studio 1 module 5, aimed at developing accuracy and translation skills lower down the school. Can be used independently of the textbook. Contains short translations which vary in complexity, based on each double page in the textbook, with writing tasks, a picture to describe and speaking test questions. There are spaces to self assess progress and to re-draft work. Can be used in booklet format to monitor progress in one place, projected on board as classroom activities, or as homework tasks.

A GCSE resource, which can be used as a booklet for students, or dipped in and out of for translation and writing tasks. Accompanies Studio GCSE Module 3, Jours ordinaires, jours de fete. Contains translation exercises, and 90 and 150 word writing tasks, with a feedback proforma for each task with space for students to re-draft and improve.

A booklet designed to give students practice in the skills now needed for the new GCSE right from the offset. Designed to complement Mira 1, but could also be used independently. Provides extensive translation practice, written tasks, picture question, role play and conversation questions, with provision for students to write and re-draft their work. Feedback on tasks could be either teacher or peer assessed. Also useful for GCSE revision, particularly for foundation candidates. Also included powerpoint of translation answers Countries, situation of house, rooms, bedroom,activities.

A booklet designed to give students practice in the skills now needed for the new GCSE right from the offset. Designed to complement Mira 1, but could also be used independently. Provides extensive translation practice, written tasks, picture question, role play and conversation questions, with provision for students to write and re-draft their work. Feedback on tasks could be either teacher or peer assessed. Can also be used as revision/support materials for GCSE. Also contains powerpoint with translation answers.

A booklet designed to give students practice in the skills now needed for the new GCSE right from the offset. Designed to complement Mira 2, but could also be used independently. Provides extensive translation practice, written tasks, picture question, role play and conversation questions, with provision for students to write and re-draft their work. Feedback on tasks could be either teacher or peer assessed. Also suitable for KS4 revision. Meal times, market, restaurant, a special meal, likes and dislikes. Also included are translation answers.

A booklet designed to give students practice in the skills now needed for the new GCSE right from the offset. Designed to complement Mira 1, but could also be used independently. Provides extensive translation practice, written tasks, picture question, role play and conversation questions, with provision for students to write and re-draft their work. Feedback on tasks could be either teacher or peer assessed. Could also be used for revision tasks for year 11. Brothers and sisters, numbers to 100, pets, colours, descriptions, hair and eyes.

A booklet designed to give students practice in the skills now needed for the new GCSE right from the offset. Designed to complement Mira 2, but could also be used independently. Provides extensive translation practice, written tasks, picture question, role play and conversation questions, with provision for students to write and re-draft their work. Feedback on tasks could be either teacher or peer assessed. Also suitable for KS4 revision. Clothing, descriptions of clothes, school uniform, preferences, what you are going to wear, what you wore to a party.

A revision sheet for GCSE students, focussing on common verbs in the first and third person . Useful for picture card questions.

A foundation level role-play practice card. The card displays both the candidate’s and the teacher’s role. The top text box can be flipped to make a tent- fold card suitable for pairwork in class. The card contains a hyperlink to a LOOM video where I talk through the task, explaining what is expected in each bullet point, giving sample answers. I then run through the task giving the teacher’s role, leaving pauses for students to say their own answers out loud. I believe it facilitates speaking work/exam practice with remote learning in place. This is offered as a free sample - if you like it there is a full collection of 9 roleplays available.

A collection of exam style questions including all 4 question types for foundation, covering many topics and grammatical structures. If students are working on screen then they can click the comment boxes to reveal hints on translations, exam hints etc. There are also reminders of how questions are marked. Suitable to set particular tasks for home learning - you could copy and paste questions relevant to the topic students are studying/revising.