Homework Tasks for MFL Classrooms I have put together a list of twenty No-Prep & Low-Prep Homework Activities for the MFL Classroom (French & German), which I tend to use with my beginner and intermediate groups, The handout contains ideas, tasks, websites with 20 very low-prep homework tasks and activities to try out with your students (11-18 year olds). The aim was to have a bank of a few go-to ideas that will have more impact and improve the chances of my students actually doing the activities! I hope they are just as useful to you!

**Emojis Vocabulary Building Activity ** Use this Emojis vocabulary builder as a starter for any of the topic below, or use at the end of each topic as revision. You could also use the emoji vocabulary builder activity to spark speaking or writing activities. Emojis have been split up into the following themes, based loosely on the KS3 and 9-1 GCSE French, German and Spanish topics on an A4 word document: Food and Drink Animals and Nature Free time Transport and Holidays People, Clothes and ‘Smileys’ I created this adapatation of Miss Meyrick’s Emojis activity, which had over 500 emojis.

If you want to get your intermediate, advanced, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12 or Year 13 German students straight back into your German lessons speaking, then use these ‘96 Unusual German Questions for First Lesson Back’ to get them up and about and speaking! The document is a four-page editable word document with 96 questions, split mainly into 5 questions, ready to be printed out as cards. Each card has the five questions in German, as well as a letter to identify the card. How To Use This Speaking Activity: Print out and cut into cards (A-S - 19 different cards in total), can be duplicated if more than 19 students in the class. Hand out cards at random, instruct students on house rules for moving speaking activities. Get them to find a partner, ask, answer both cards of questions within 2-5 minutes, depending on level. Swap the cards. Repeat step 3. A fantastic speaking activity for the first German lesson back.

If you’re looking for resources for vocab, speaking and writing, then consider these ‘take your pick’ prompts. It’s a bundle of A4 word document resource handouts with icons for the following, combined with a choice of three speaking, vocab and writing activities for students to take their pick from: holidays activities (verbs) social media travel & transport mixed vocab food fruit healthy living They are ideal for individual, pair and group work to revise vocabulary, as prompts for speaking and writing.

Explaining The Difference - Werden, Wurden or Würden? One letter difference between each of them, but a completely different meaning and uses between them all. Help students to understand the difference with my ‘schema for werden, wurden and würden’, as well as a sound file and lesson plan outline. 15-20 minute short explanation lesson with .MP3 sound clip for listening / pronunciation, diagram showing uses, as well as translation activity.

Synonym and Antonym Vocabulary Practice A really good vocabulary revision or vocabulary builder starter, which is adaptable to French, German and Spanish etc. The teaching activity got my students thinking as soon as they came in to the classroom. If you are looking for a low prep teaching activity, which can be adapted and used in all of your classes this week as a starter, then try this synonyms and antonyms vocab challenge out!

A useful one-page PDF worksheet for students to put all their current knowledge on the main historical elements of the film Goodbye Lenin in one place. This worksheet was used in conjunction with PPTs and the Hodder Goodbye Lenin Film Study guide for students to assess their understanding of: der historische Hintergrund des Films. I got my film students in Year 12 to put their current knowledge down, share that with a partner and do the same a further two times. I did insist on them writing in German too, in order for them to have a good level of vocabulary when it came to writing their film essays. PLEASE NOTE: Answers not included!

Goodbye Lenin Resource - Die Geschichte der Mauer Quiz A nicely presented worksheet to go with an online quiz from WDR for students to test their knowledge on the history of the Berlin Wall. Use this for students to have a copy of the answers of facts, as well as useful vocabulary in German to use in their Goodbye Lenin essay questions. The useful quiz is in PDF format and contains 10 multiple choice questions, a link to the online version from WDR, as well as a question in German for students to answer. Answers can be found on the website.

Do students ever say, ‘I don’t know how to learn vocabulary?’ Here are 7 practical ways to learn vocabulary, for all learning styles available in one handout, ready to print out and give to students.

Speaking Practice for Language Lessons A great alternative to lists of questions for spontaneous speaking in French, German and Spanish, ideal for all levels including KS3, GCSE and KS5. The nicely-presented A4 word document has been created with space for 10 editable questions (for higher level students you could always print two sheets with Student A questions and Student B questions). You can easily amend the text within the speech bubbles to suit any topic.

Family / Modern Families / Family Relationships in 21st Century - French Listening Activities with Audio File, Transcript and 6 Activities GET THIS LISTENING LESSON AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE HERE AS PART OF MY FRENCH GCSE LISTENING PRACTICE BUNDLE - LIMITED TIME ONLY: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/bundler/12244296 What’s this French Listening Activity and Who’s It For? An intermediate no-prep listening lesson on the topic of modern families and les relations familiales for CEF A2 or B1 level, intermediate or GCSE level French learners (both year 10 and year 11). Ideal as an introduction. This listening lesson could be used as consolidation or revision of family relationships in France at GCSE level. What’s included? It contains an MP3 audio file, a transcript, as well as six activities to exploit the audio, including listening comprehension questions, vocabulary activities, speaking and writing tasks. The MP3 audio file (1 minute16 seconds) contains information about: modern families in the 21st Century relationships that young people have with their parents the role of families within society Why should you purchase this French listening resource? The audio is read by a native male French speaker, at a medium speed and includes the main elements to cover this French GCSE family relationships in modern society topic. It includes a fantastic range of vocabulary, as well as key French phrases for the theme of ‘les relations familiales’. The transcript and questions could also be used as a reading lesson for cover lessons. Thanks very much for your interest in this listening practice lesson and I hope you and your students find the lesson that I’ve put together helpful.

French - Jobs and The Future - Emplois, Choix de carrière et Ambitions GET THIS LISTENING LESSON AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE HERE AS PART OF MY FRENCH GCSE LISTENING PRACTICE BUNDLE - LIMITED TIME ONLY: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/bundler/12244296 Listening practice for intermediate students on topic of jobs, les métiers and the future. Perfect as revision for GCSE level (Year 10 and Year 11), as well as to use as an introduction into the topic. I put this audio MP3 file together for a private student as revision for the topic of jobs and les métiers. It contains the basic elements with an excellent range of higher level and foundation level vocabulary, as well as key phrases generally for the topic that are suitable for KS4. Emplois, choix de carrière et ambitions - (1 minute 50 seconds) audio with a native female speaker and transcript available, along with six activities to exploit the text and practise spontaneous speaking/writing thereafter! It could be used as a revision lesson, but also as an introduction into the theme of jobs, career choices and ambitions.

French Listening Practice on Environment GET THIS LISTENING LESSON AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE HERE AS PART OF MY FRENCH GCSE LISTENING PRACTICE BUNDLE - LIMITED TIME ONLY: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/bundler/12244296 This French lesson focuses on the skill of listening and the theme of la protection de l’environnement. I have used it with groups of GCSE French learners, as well as private students, both as an introduction into the topic, as well as for revision. However, the activities, audio and transcript are perfect for any student studying the topic in some detail. It contains an MP3 audio file, a transcript, as well as six activities to exploit the theme. The MP3 audio file contains information about: why the protection of the environment is important how the environmental protection issues have developed France’s role in protecting the world how the speaker aims to protect the environment The audio is read by a native French speaker, at a medium speed and includes the basic elements to cover this important social issue. It includes a fantastic range of higher level vocabulary on environmental issues in French, as well as key phrases, ideal for intermediate and upper-intermediate French learners, including students in Year 10 and Year 11 (KS4) who are studying the French language. La protection de l’environnement - (2 minutes and 19 seconds) audio with a native female speaker and transcript available, along with six activities to exploit the text and practise spontaneous speaking/writing thereafter! Can also be used as a reading activity for a cover lesson. It could be used as a revision lesson, but also as an introduction into the topic of the environment.

French Festivals and Traditions - French Listening Activities with Audio File, Transcript and 7 Related Activities GET THIS LISTENING LESSON AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE HERE AS PART OF MY FRENCH GCSE LISTENING PRACTICE BUNDLE - LIMITED TIME ONLY: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/bundler/12244296 WHAT IS THIS FRENCH LISTENING PRACTICE LESSON AND WHO IS IT FOR? Intermediate no-prep listening lesson on the topic of ‘festivals’ for CEF A2 or B1 level, intermediate or GCSE level French learners (both year 10 and year 11). Use as an introduction to the traditions topic, as well as for consolidation and revision for French GCSE listening and reading examinations. WHAT’S INCLUDED? The lesson comes with an MP3 audio file, a verbatim transcript, plus seven activities to exploit the theme, including listening comprehension questions, vocabulary activities, speaking and writing. Perfect activities for individual work, as well as for pair work and small group work. The MP3 audio file (3 minute 27 seconds) contains detailed and recyclable information about: Why there are traditions and celebrations in France La Chandeleur (‘pancake day’) Pâques (Easter) Christmas HOW WILL YOUR STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM THIS FRENCH TRADITIONS AND FESTIVALS LESSON? The audio is read by a female native French speaker, at a medium speed and includes the main elements to cover this French GCSE festivals topic at a challenging, yet manageable level. It includes a fantastic range of vocabulary, as well as key French phrases for the theme which can be recycled. The transcript and questions could also be used as a reading lesson for cover lessons.

French Listening Lesson on Social Media and Social Networks GET THIS LISTENING LESSON AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE HERE AS PART OF MY FRENCH GCSE LISTENING PRACTICE BUNDLE - LIMITED TIME ONLY: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/bundler/12244296 This French lesson on les réseaux sociaux was made for a private student of French GCSE as revision for the topic of social media, however is perfect for any student studying the topic in some detail. It contains an MP3 audio file, a transcript, as well as six activities to exploit the audio. The listening file contains information about: what social media is how it has affected our lives the positives and negatives of social networks The MP3 audio file is read by a native French speaker, at a medium speed and includes the basic elements to cover this modern theme, with an excellent range of higher level vocabulary, as well as key phrases, ideal for intermediate and upper-intermediate French learners, including students in Year 10 and Year 11 (KS4) who are studying the French language. Les réseaux sociaux dans nos vies - (2 minutes 24 seconds) audio with a native female speaker and transcript available, along with six activities to exploit the text and practise spontaneous speaking/writing thereafter! It could be used as a revision lesson, but also as an introduction into the topic of social media.

Ma Ville / My Town French Listening Activities with Audio File, Transcript and 7 Activities GET THIS LISTENING LESSON AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE HERE AS PART OF MY FRENCH GCSE LISTENING PRACTICE BUNDLE - LIMITED TIME ONLY: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/bundler/12244296 An intermediate no-prep ‘town’ listening lesson on the topic for CEF A2 level, intermediate or GCSE level French learners (both year 10 and year 11). Ideal as an introduction to the topic of ‘dans ma ville’, as well as for consolidation and revision. The lesson comes with an MP3 audio file, a transcript, as well as seven activities to exploit the theme, including listening comprehension questions, vocabulary activities, speaking and writing. The MP3 audio file (1 minute 46 seconds) contains information about: a village in Champagne-Ardenne (North east France) what there is in the area and what young people can positives and negatives of village life The audio is read by a female native French speaker, at a medium speed and includes the main elements to cover this topic. It includes a fantastic range of vocabulary, as well as key French phrases for the theme of ‘town’. The transcript and questions could also be used as a reading lesson for cover lessons. Thanks for your interest and I hope you enjoy this dans ma ville lesson that I’ve put together!

French Education System GET THIS LISTENING LESSON AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE HERE AS PART OF MY FRENCH GCSE LISTENING PRACTICE BUNDLE - LIMITED TIME ONLY: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/bundler/12244296 I put this audio MP3 file together for a private student as revision for the topic of ‘School’ and the French school system. It contains the basic elements with an excellent range of higher level and foundation level vocabulary, as well as key phrases generally for the topic that iis suitable for KS4. Le système éducatif français - (1 minute 49 seconds) audio with a native female speaker and transcript available, along with six activities to exploit the text and practise spontaneous speaking/writing thereafter! It could be used as a revision lesson, but also as an introduction into the French schooling system.

Les associations caritatives / Charity and voluntary work - French Listening Activities with Audio File, Transcript and 5 Activities GET THIS LISTENING LESSON AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE HERE AS PART OF MY FRENCH GCSE LISTENING PRACTICE BUNDLE - LIMITED TIME ONLY: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/bundler/12244296 What’s this French Listening Activity and Who’s It For? An intermediate no-prep ‘charities’ listening lesson on the topic for CEF A2 or B1 level, intermediate or GCSE level French learners (both year 10 and year 11). Ideal as an introduction to the topic of ‘les associations caritatives’, as well as for consolidation and revision for French GCSE listening exams. What’s included? The lesson comes with an MP3 audio file, a verbatim transcript, as well as five activities to exploit the theme, including listening comprehension questions, vocabulary activities, speaking and writing. The MP3 audio file (2 minute 43 seconds) contains information about: what charities are and where they come from French charities as well as sentence to say what each does how charities make their money international charity examples What the speaker does to help charities and why Why should you purchase this French listening resource? The audio is read by a female native French speaker, at a medium speed and includes the main elements to cover this French GCSE charity topic. It includes a fantastic range of vocabulary, as well as key French phrases for the theme of ‘les associations caritatives’. The transcript and questions could also be used as a reading lesson for cover lessons. Thank-you so much for your interest and I hope you and your students find this charity and voluntary work lesson that I’ve put together very useful!

French Holidays / Les vacances - French Listening Lesson with Audio File, Transcript and 6 Activities GET THIS LISTENING LESSON AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE HERE AS PART OF MY FRENCH GCSE LISTENING PRACTICE BUNDLE - LIMITED TIME ONLY: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/bundler/12244296 WHAT IS THIS FRENCH LISTENING LESSON AND WHO IS IT FOR? The lesson is best suited to intermediate French students who are studying or revising the topic of ‘holidays’. This no-prep listening lesson is perfect for CEF A2 or B1 level, intermediate or GCSE level French learners (both year 10 and year 11). You could use it as an introduction to the topic of holidaying, as well as for consolidation and revision for French GCSE listening and reading examinations. WHAT IS INCLUDED? The lesson comes with an MP3 audio file, a verbatim transcript, plus SIX activities to exploit the theme, including listening comprehension questions, vocabulary activities, speaking and writing tasks. Use during lessons or for homework as individual work, as well as for pair work and small group work. The MP3 audio file (2 minutes 9 seconds) contains detailed and recyclable information about: Where holidaying has come from When France has holidays Where French people spend their holidays Where the speaker spends his holidays now Where the speaker spent his holiday in the past HOW WILL YOUR STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM THIS FRENCH ‘LES VACANCES’ LISTENING PRACTICE? The audio is read by a native male French speaker, at a medium speed and includes the main elements to cover this French GCSE holiday topic at a challenging, yet manageable level. It includes a fantastic range of vocabulary, as well as key French phrases for the theme which can be recycled. The transcript and questions could also be used as a reading lesson for cover lessons.

Original GCSE German ‘My Family’ Listening Lesson with MP3 Audio File, Transcript and Five Related Activities GET THIS LISTENING LESSON AS PART OF A DISCOUNTED GCSE GERMAN LISTENING PRACTICE BUNDLE AND SAVE MONEY - LIMITED TIME ONLY: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-german-listening-practice-lessons-bundle-12244303 I’ve put together a listening activity for German students studying the topic of ‘meine Familie and Beziehungen’ or ‘My Family and Relationships’. I feel that this listening based lessons is perfect for GCSE learners who need to revise the topic, who are currently studying the topic or for those who would like to practise their listening through native speaker audio clips. This GCSE German 'My Family and Relationships listening lesson includes: An MP3 audio file read verbatim by a native, female German speaker which lasts just over 2 minutes and 54 seconds A 2-page A4 word document, containing the verbatim transcript for the audio file,** as well as five activities** to help exploit the listening activity which covers the topics of Family members Where we live Relationships between family members Activities undertaken as a family Extended family members The five activities include: vocabulary checker, listening comprehension questions, speaking and writing activities. Set as individual or pair work. Perfect for Y10 and Y11 GCSE students, as well as the equivalent Scottish, Irish, Australian and American exam boards. Use as a reading comprehension activity too!