I have nearly 30 years teaching experience in a variety of secondary schools. I am currently a senior examiner for GCSE French writing, and many of my resources concentrate on developing exam skills, while still providing engaging activities. They are designed to develop the key skills needed for the new exam format throughout KS3 and 4.
I have nearly 30 years teaching experience in a variety of secondary schools. I am currently a senior examiner for GCSE French writing, and many of my resources concentrate on developing exam skills, while still providing engaging activities. They are designed to develop the key skills needed for the new exam format throughout KS3 and 4.
A worksheet for GCSE students to enhance their translation skills on the topic of Self, family and friends… 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 worksheet for GCSE students to enhance their translation skills on the topic of Holidays, where and accommodation. 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 26 slide Powerpoint which goes through telling the time step by step. It uses both ‘Son las…’ and ‘a las…’. There are detailed explanations and exercises with answers. The Powerpoint takes a systematic approach, building up from whole hours, adding halves and quarters, and then minutes past and to. Useful revision of telling the time in any suitable topic area, but the exercises focus on school timetables and arranging to go out, which could be easily adapted. Could accompany Viva 1 module 3 ‘Mi insti’ and Viva 2 module 4 ‘Que hacemos?’.
A worksheet for GCSE students to enhance their translation skills on the topic of Shopping. 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 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 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 26 page booklet designed to roughly follow and complement Studio 1 Module 5, ‘Moi dans le monde’. The resources are based on, but are different from those in the textbook. Contains a variety of exercises on the subject of places in a town, telling the time, what you do, the verb ‘ir’, tapas, future tense. Includes vocabulary building, grammar, translation skills, reading comprehension, assessment resources including a 90 word writing task, picture questions, conversation 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 some of the main 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. Individual exercises could be given as homeworks. A Word and a PDF version are included.
A colourful 31 page workbook designed to roughly follow studio 1 module 2 Mon college. This booklet is designed for lower ability students. Contains a variety of exercises on the subject of school subjects, opinions, telling the time and timetables, school day, and eating at school. Includes vocabulary matching, translation, reading comprehension, etc. There are also assessment materials - reading, writing, picture questions and speaking questions. The tasks are straightforward , with clear explanations and instructions in English, to enable students to work independently. The activities and texts are different from those in the textbook, although in the same vein. Ideal for groups and individual 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 collection of 25 vocab tests with answers, focusing on key verbs in different tenses, time expressions, question words and more. The Excel spreadsheet provides an overview and can be printed off for students to revise from. Either use it systematically or dip in at random for spot checking revision. Each Powerpoint slide has a block which covers the answers, so you can chose to test English to French or French to English.
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 the practice in the skills now required for GCSE in KS3, where textbooks are often lacking. Meant to accompany Studio 2 module 3. There are translations on each unit, GCSE style writing tasks with 4 bullet points in French, picture stimulus and conversation topic questions. There are feedback checklists for each written task, and space for re-drafting. A powerpoint is included with the answers to the translations. A useful resource which can be used as a booklet, or dipped in and out of for classwork and homework activities.
GCSE French Translation and writing skills booklet. A 39 page booklet with translation exercises and writing tasks, covering home, region, what there is to do, environment. Contains checklists for student feedback on each written task and space to redraft work taking on board these areas for improvement. Also contains possible questions for the speaking exam. Can be given to students as a workbook or dipped into for translation exercises/writing tasks.
A booklet designed to give KS3 students practice in the skills now required for GCSE, or for use with Foundation GCSE students. Accompanies Studio 1 Module 3. Can be used as a workbook or projected on screen, or individual pages as homework tasks. Topics include Sports and activities, use of jouer/faire, likes and dislikes, other verb forms. Contains extensive sentence translation exercises, written assessment style activities, questions for speaking test and a picture card question. There are also extension activities provided. Throughout the booklet there are teacher/peer assessment checklists and spaces to redraft and improve work.
A GCSE resource designed to give students practice in the skills required for the new specification. A booklet containing extensive translation exercises, exam style written tasks, photo questions and role-play practice, as well as conversation topic questions. There are opportunities throughout for students to evaluate and re-draft their work.
A worksheet aimed to develop student’s translation skills. A series of short exercises and exam style translations, focusing on relevant vocabulary and grammar. It also comes with an answer sheet so that the students can use it for home learning. This is being offered free as I neglected to include it in my translation skills bundle.
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 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.
