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 Holiday Activities. 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 Hobbies and role models. 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 worksheet for GCSE students to enhance their translation skills on the topic of Illnesses. 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 Home life and routine. 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 Where you Live. 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 1 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 picture 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 collection of 9 foundation level role-play practice cards, covering a variety of topics. The cards display 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 cards contain 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.
A collection of 15 topic based worksheets focusing on translation skills for GCSE. A variety of exercise styles, ranging from matching up of key vocab, translating sentences and Higher level type translations, both from English to French and vice versa. Answer sheets are also included to facilitate with home learning. Where appropriate there are explanatory notes, hints and tips. The sheets are also available as single topic sheets.
A worksheet for GCSE students to enhance their translation skills on the topic of The home. 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.
Higher level role-play practice cards. The cards display 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 cards 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. It facilitates speaking work/exam practice with remote learning in place. There is a foundation free sample available if you would like to try first.
A collection of 9 foundation level role-play practice cards, covering a variety of topics. The cards display 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 cards contain 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.
A collection of 9 higher level role-play practice cards. The cards display 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 cards contain 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. There is a free sample available in my shop.
A powerpoint talking through how to get really good marks on the Foundation Question 1 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 picture 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 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 Spanish.
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 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 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 colourful 33 page workbook designed to roughly follow studio 1 module 5 Partez! Contains a variety of exercises on the subject of holiday destinations, holiday activities, eating in a cafe, dream vacations etc., including vocabulary building, translation skills, grammar focus, reading comprehension, a 90 word writing task, picture questions and speaking exam questions. The tasks range from straightforward to challenging. The activities and texts are different from those in the textbook, although in the same vein, so it is useful as a supplementary resource. There are opportunities built in to the tasks to give student and teacher feedback. Ideal for home learning, homework tasks and for students who have limited IT access.
A colouful and easy to follow 31 page booklet designed to roughly follow Studio 3 Module 4, ‘Question de vacances’. Contains a variety of exercises on the subject of holidays, including vocabulary building, grammar, translation skills, reading comprehension, a 90/150 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 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. Covers material from both ‘Vert’ and ‘Rouge’ textbooks.
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.
