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My name is Christopher Palmer and I am a languages practitioner. I am now in my sixteenth year of teacher and I have a wealth of experience of liaising with the standard EdExcel GCSE French, Cambridge International GCSE French, EdExcel A-Level French, beginner's Mandarin courses and I am starting to become acquainted with IB French. I have published a vast array of resources which span Key Stage 2-5.

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My name is Christopher Palmer and I am a languages practitioner. I am now in my sixteenth year of teacher and I have a wealth of experience of liaising with the standard EdExcel GCSE French, Cambridge International GCSE French, EdExcel A-Level French, beginner's Mandarin courses and I am starting to become acquainted with IB French. I have published a vast array of resources which span Key Stage 2-5.
French: Days of the week wordsearch
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French: Days of the week wordsearch

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A wordsearch with the days of the week in French in it. Students look for the words and write them in the grid below the puzzle and then with the English translation or in their home language. This resource is free! Happy teaching and learning!
IGCSE French: Être verbs in the perfect tense - Dr and Mrs P Vandertramp
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IGCSE French: Être verbs in the perfect tense - Dr and Mrs P Vandertramp

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This resource allows students to complete the worksheet as each of the 17 verbs in the perfect tense are being taught to them. While you are presenting the verbs to them, get the students to fill out the sheet for each one they encounter. Alternatively, this can be used as a revision sheet and it is an excellent way to revise! This resource is free! Happy teaching and learning!
French: European countries wordsearch
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French: European countries wordsearch

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This resource is made up from the topic from the Tricolore 2 textbook (5th edition) on page 24 which is about European countries and their prepositions. The students find the 20 countries in the wordsearch with their preposition and write up the country names in the appropriate tables overleaf. This resource is geared for Key Stage 3 learners. Happy teaching and learning!
French: Direct and indirect object pronouns poster
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French: Direct and indirect object pronouns poster

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A very useful handout to give to your students who are studying IGCSE or A-Level French. This colourful handout explicitly outlines the six direct and indirect object pronouns both in the present tense and perfect tense, as well as the distinction between the direct object pronouns and the indirect object pronouns in the perfect tense. This resource is free, help yourself! Happy teaching and learning!
French: Two object pronouns together poster
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French: Two object pronouns together poster

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A poster which outlines the order of object pronouns when two or more are placed together. You can print this out and blow it up to A3 size and then get your students to colour it in. This resource is useful for students who are studying IGCSE French and A-Level French. This resource is free. Helpful yourself to a copy.
1st year IGCSE French:  Writing practice (Higher level version)
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1st year IGCSE French: Writing practice (Higher level version)

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This worksheet gives students the opportunity to build up on their vocabulary by searching for French synonyms and also further practise these new words. A very useful tool when developing learners' writing in preparation for the exam. This worksheet is geared towards very high achieving students, gifted and talented learners and learners whose native tongue is French.
French: Indefinite adjectives and pronouns (lower level)
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French: Indefinite adjectives and pronouns (lower level)

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Here is a free worksheet regarding the use of indefinite adjectives and pronouns when studying IGCSE French and A-Level French. read each sentences both in French and the English translation. Identify the indefinite adjectives and pronouns used in each sentences and write them in the grid. This puzzle is geared towards students of a weaker ability.
Etre verbs - Lower level
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Etre verbs - Lower level

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Worksheet based on forming etre verbs as the auxiliary verb. Students look at the pronouns and the verbs and then write sentences in the perfect tense. They may require assistance in forming past participles before attempting this exercise. This worksheet contains support in the first few sentences and then they attempt to complete the rest of the sentences independently.
2nd year IGCSE French:  Writing practice (Higher level version)
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2nd year IGCSE French: Writing practice (Higher level version)

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This worksheet gives students the opportunity to build up on their vocabulary by searching for French synonyms and also further practise these new words. A very useful tool when developing learners' writing in preparation for the exam. This worksheet is geared towards very high achieving students, gifted and talented learners and learners whose native tongue is French.
French: General lesson on the conditional
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French: General lesson on the conditional

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This lesson is designed to give a fundamental idea of how the conditional tense is formed and its use. This lesson is specifically geared towards students studying the IGCSE French programme, but it can also be used for the standard GCSE programme and good revision for AS/A2 French. I tend to use the IGCSE French grammar workbook which is what I am referring to on slide 7, but feel free to make up your own exercises or get them from a different grammar workbook. This resource is free. Happy teaching and learning!
French: Indefinite adjectives and pronouns (higher level)
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French: Indefinite adjectives and pronouns (higher level)

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Here is a free worksheet regarding the use of indefinite adjectives and pronouns when studying IGCSE French and A-Level French. Separate the sentences in this puzzle and identify the indefinite adjectives and pronouns used in the sentences. Try and then make up your own sentences used the indefinite adjectives and pronouns found in the puzzle. This puzzle is geared towards students of a stronger ability.
French: Stage 3-9: Test on the imperfect tense
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French: Stage 3-9: Test on the imperfect tense

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Test on the imperfect tense, based on random verbs studied in Stage 3 and also further examines the present and perfect tense. There are thirty questions based on the imperfect tense and also ten supplementary questions on the present and perfect tense. (This is a very good way not to forget tenses previously studied!). Answers are available for this test at a cost of £2. Whatever time limit you set your students to complete this test is totally up to you, but I would recommend 15-20 minutes. I would also recommend obtaining at least 32 correct answers before proceeding onto test 'Stage 3-9a' which is a more comprehensive test.
French: Expressions of faire
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French: Expressions of faire

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This resource looks at general expressions that use the verb ‘faire’. It is particular useful at Key Stage 3, when students are becoming more acquainted with the verb ‘faire’ anf have already mastered the conjugation of the verb in the present tense. There is a vocabulary sheet, followed by differentiated activities. Happy teaching and learning!
The passive - Higher level
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The passive - Higher level

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Worksheet based on the passive which is really useful for either IGCSE, A-Level or IB level. Students study the pronouns and the verbs and then write sentences using the passive in the past and the future. They need to pay close attention to agreement as necessary.
Etre verbs - Higher level
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Etre verbs - Higher level

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Worksheet based on forming etre verbs as the auxiliary verb. Students look at the pronouns and the verbs and then write sentences in the perfect tense. They may require assistance in forming past participles before attempting this exercise.
French: Stage 1-9a: Higher level test
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French: Stage 1-9a: Higher level test

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The second part of the assessment after having successfully completed Stage 1: The present tense and Stage 1-9: Test on the present tense. This part is more comprehensive, although it only focuses on the present tense. There are twenty-five missing answers where students enter the correct conjugation of the verb accordingly. The time limit you set your students to complete this task, is completely up to you, but I would recommend 15 minutes. The answers to this assessment are available at the cost of £2.
The passive - Lower level
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The passive - Lower level

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Worksheet based on the passive which is really useful for either IGCSE, A-Level or IB level. Students study the pronouns and the verbs and then write sentences using the passive in the past and the future. They need to pay close attention to agreement as necessary. There is support with the first few sentences to help weaker students become acquainted with the passive in a greater sense and then they attempt the remaining sentences independently.
French: Stage 2-9: Test on the perfect tense with certificates
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French: Stage 2-9: Test on the perfect tense with certificates

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Test on the perfect tense, based on random verbs studied in Stage 2 and also further examines the present tense. There are thirty questions based on the perfect tense and also ten supplementary questions on the present tense. (This is a very good way not to forget tenses previously studied!) In the case where 'etre' must be used as an auxiliary verb, I have no objections if students show agreement for subjects 'je' and 'tu'. Answers are available for this test at a cost of £2. There are also certificates that you can award your students depending on what score they get. I would recommend that students obtain the following scores which determines what grade they will get: 22-27 marks: Pass 28-33 marks: Merit 34-40 marks: Distinction Whatever time limit you set your students to complete this test is totally up to you, but I would recommend 15-20 minutes. There is also a different version of this test if you decide to re-test your students with different questions.