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I'm a French, German and English teacher and love creating useful resources for my students to use in the classroom, as well as for homework tasks, to help them love languages and develop their language skills at the same time. I enjoy sharing these resources with other teachers. Some of my language resources are free, but as they take me a long time to make, I do charge a small fee for my some of them. I hope you enjoy using my MFL resources in your language classroom!

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I'm a French, German and English teacher and love creating useful resources for my students to use in the classroom, as well as for homework tasks, to help them love languages and develop their language skills at the same time. I enjoy sharing these resources with other teachers. Some of my language resources are free, but as they take me a long time to make, I do charge a small fee for my some of them. I hope you enjoy using my MFL resources in your language classroom!
GCSE French 'Social Networks' Vocab Worksheet
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GCSE French 'Social Networks' Vocab Worksheet

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French GCSE ‘Social Networks’ Activities Worksheet - Independent Vocabulary Revision Practice Lesson WITH SEPARATE ANSWERS! GRAB A BARGAIN: GET 10 FRENCH VOCAB REVISION WORKSHEETS FOR THE PRICE OF 5 BY PURCHASING THE WHOLE LOT TODAY! HERE: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/french-gcse-vocabulary-revision-worksheets-bundle-by-aqa-topic-12292261 What is this French vocabulary worksheet and who is it aimed at? Want to save time but help students practice their vocabulary without Memrise or Quizlet? If you are and want a useful worksheet to practise ‘les réseaux sociaux’ related GCSE level, A2/B1 CEFR level or intermediate level vocabulary, try this worksheet out as: homework independent activity for lessons self-learning for distance learning revision to prepare for examinations This vocabulary revision activity combines the key vocabulary on the ‘social networks’ topic in the AQA French GCSE syllabus. However, it is also useful for Pearson, WJEC and other exam boards studying the same topic! There are six vocabulary practice activities which allow the students to help ‘make the vocabulary stick’ using higher order thinking skills, such as comparing, categorising and writing. The six les réseaux sociaux’ French GCSE vocabulary revision activities, include: French to English translation Fill in the gaps to complete the word for spelling practice Match the two halves of the phrase together Find the synonym or similar phrase English to French translation and categorise Use the vocabulary to create your own sentences Use during the lesson to keep students occupied (dictionaries would be useful), or as homework. Ideal for distance learning as the answers are included!
Das deutsche Schulsystem - Listening, Transcript & Activities
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Das deutsche Schulsystem - Listening, Transcript & Activities

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German School System Listening and Reading Lesson GET THIS LISTENING LESSON AS PART OF A DISCOUNTED GCSE GERMAN LISTENING PRACTICE BUNDLE - LIMITED TIME ONLY: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-german-listening-practice-lessons-bundle-12244303 I put this audio together for a private student as revision for the topic of ‘School’ and the German school system. It contains the basic elements with an excellent range of higher level vocabulary, as well as key vocabulary and is suitable for KS4 and KS5. Das deutsche Schulsystem - (2 minute 20 seconds) Audio with a native male speaker and transcript available.
Les réseaux sociaux / social media - French Listening Lesson and Transcript
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Les réseaux sociaux / social media - French Listening Lesson and Transcript

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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.
Le système éducatif français - Listening and Transcript
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Le système éducatif français - Listening and Transcript

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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.
96 Unusual German Questions for First Lesson Back - Speaking Activity
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96 Unusual German Questions for First Lesson Back - Speaking Activity

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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.
5-Minute Language Starters & Warmers
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5-Minute Language Starters & Warmers

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25 of the best language starters to get students into learning mode. The PDF includes a variety of easy to use, low-prep and no-prep vocabulary starter activities, error-correction tasks, comprehension activity ideas, as well as sentence level starter activities. These language starters are perfect for French, German and Spanish classrooms and learning environments.
20 No-Prep Low-Prep Homework Ideas for MFL Lessons
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20 No-Prep Low-Prep Homework Ideas for MFL Lessons

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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!
Werden, Wurden or Würden - What's The Difference?
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Werden, Wurden or Würden - What's The Difference?

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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.
Charity & Volunteer Work German - Listening MP3 & Transcript
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Charity & Volunteer Work German - Listening MP3 & Transcript

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Charity and Volunteer Work in Germany / Charity und Freiwilligenarbeit in Deutschland for GCSE and Intermediate German Students - Listening Activities with Audio File MP3, Transcript and Activities GET THIS BRILLIANT LISTENING LESSON AS PART OF A DISCOUNTED GCSE GERMAN LISTENING BUNDLE: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-german-listening-practice-lessons-bundle-12244303 WHAT IS THIS GERMAN LISTENING LESSON AND WHO IS IT FOR? No-prep listening lesson on charity and volunteer work in Germany for CEF A2 or B1 level, intermediate or GCSE level German students (ideal for year 10 and year 11 students too). The audio file, listening transcript and related activities could be used as an introduction to: Charity und Freiwilligenarbeit, as well as for consolidation in the middle or end of topic, as well as perfect as revision for German GCSE listening and reading examinations. WHAT’S INCLUDED? The comprehensive lesson contains an MP3 audio file, as well as two word document pages with a verbatim transcript and five activities to exploit the topic of charity work in Germany. The activities on the second page include: 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 (2 minutes and 18 seconds) has detailed and re-usable information about charity and volunteering in Germany: what is charity work and how is it carried out in Germany? Examples of charitable organisations Advantages and disadvantages of charity and volunteer work Examples of volunteering HOW WILL YOUR STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM THIS LISTENING LESSON? The audio is read by a German male native speaker, at a medium speed and includes the main elements to cover this German GCSE charity topic at a challenging, yet manageable level. It includes a wide range of useful vocabulary, tenses, as well as key phrases for the topic which can be recycled. The transcript and questions could also be used as a reading lesson for cover lessons if necessary.
German GCSE Family & Relationships Vocab Practice
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German GCSE Family & Relationships Vocab Practice

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Familien und Beziehungen Vokabeln / Family and Relationships German GCSE Vocabulary Revision WITH ANSWERS! SPECIAL OFFER: GET 10 GCSE GERMAN VOCAB REVISION WORKSHEETS FOR THE PRICE OF 5 BY PURCHASING THE WHOLE LOT TODAY! HERE: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-german-aqa-all-topics-vocabulary-revision-worksheets-bundle-12290528 I have adapted this vocabulary sheet to create vocabulary revision sheets for GCSE German topics, including the ‘Family and Relationships’ German GCSE topic. This vocabulary revision activity combines the key vocabulary for the Family and Relationships topic in the AQA German GCSE syllabus and allows students to ‘make it stick’ by including multiple activities to practise the vocabulary. However, it can be used either A2/B1, intermediate or GCSE learners to introduce vocabulary for ‘Familie’ or ‘Beziehungen’ topics. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED. There are six activities, including: German to English translation Fill in the gaps to complete the word for spelling practice Match the two halves of the phrase together Find the synonym or similar phrase English to German translation and categorise Use the vocabulary to create your own sentences Use during the lesson to keep students occupied (dictionaries would be useful), or as homework. Ideal for distance learning as the answers are included!
My House German - Listening MP3 & Transcript
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My House German - Listening MP3 & Transcript

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My House / Mein Zuhause / Mein Haus / Zimmer / Mein Traumhaus for GCSE and Intermediate German Students - Listening Activities with Audio File MP3, Transcript and Activities WHAT IS THIS GERMAN LISTENING LESSON AND WHO IS IT FOR? No-prep listening lesson on ‘my house’ for CEFR A2 or B1 level, Scottish Highers, high schools students in America, intermediate or GCSE German students (ideal for year 10 and year 11). The verbatim audio file, listening transcript and related comprehension and practice activities could be used as an introduction to: ‘Mein Haus’ to check current knowledge, but would work best as consolidation in the middle or end of topic, as well as perfect as revision for German GCSE listening and reading examinations. WHAT’S INCLUDED? The comprehensive lesson contains an MP3 audio file, as well as two word document pages with a verbatim transcript and five activities to exploit the topic of ‘mein Zuhause’. The activities on the second page include: listening comprehension questions, vocabulary activities, speaking and writing. Perfect tasks for individual work, as well as for pair work and small group work. The MP3 audio file (2 minutes and 12 seconds) has detailed and recyclable words, phrases and information about ‘mein Haus’: The benefits of having a home Detailed information on where the speaker lived when he grew up Other types of homes in the world The audio is read by a German male native speaker, at a medium speed and includes the main elements to cover this German GCSE MY HOUSE topic at a challenging, yet manageable level. It includes a wide range of useful vocabulary, tenses, as well as key phrases for the topic which can be recycled. The transcript and questions could also be used as a reading lesson for cover lessons if necessary.
GCSE German Theme 2 Vocabulary Worksheets - Home Charity Healthy Living Environment Poverty Holidays Germany
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GCSE German Theme 2 Vocabulary Worksheets - Home Charity Healthy Living Environment Poverty Holidays Germany

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THEME 2 Local. National, International & Global Areas of Interest - GCSE GERMAN TOPICS COVERED: Home & Where you live Social issues - charity, volunteering, un/healthy living Global issues - environment & poverty, homelessness Holidays, Travel & Germany Ideal to: a) revise topic vocabulary b) consolidate topic related vocabulary understanding c) check knowledge (and add to prior knowledge) 6 DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES PER SHEET TO HELP VOCAB STICK There are 6 practice activities for all worksheets - ideal for self-study or revision. German to English translation Fill in the gaps to complete the word for German vocabulary spelling practice Match the two halves of the phrase together Find the synonym or similar phrase to expand range of vocabulary Use the vocabulary to create your own sentences to develop sentence building techniques Translate from English to German and categorise the vocab under verb, noun or adjective SAVE 38%WHEN YOU BUY ALL 4 TOPICS IN THEME ONE AS A BUNDLE. BUY ALL 10 VOCABULARY WORKSHEETS ON TOPICS IN ALL THREE THEMES HERE: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-german-aqa-all-topics-vocabulary-revision-worksheets-bundle-12290528
French GCSE Listening Lessons Bundle - Town Holidays Charity Environment
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French GCSE Listening Lessons Bundle - Town Holidays Charity Environment

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GCSE French Listening Lessons in Theme 2 - Local, National, International & Global Issues What’s Included? A bundle with 4 x standalone French GCSE Listening lessons, ideal for revision, distance learning and topic consolidation, each including: 1 x native speaker French MP3 audio file, read at exam speed 1 x verbatim transcript 1 x 5-6 activities per topic THEME 2 (French GCSE Listening Lessons): FRENCH GCSE LISTENING LESSON 1 -Ma Ville (Town) FRENCH GCSE LISTENING LESSON 2 -French Holidays (Les vacances en France) FRENCH GCSE LISTENING LESSON 3 -Charity (les associations caritatives) FRENCH GCSE LISTENING LESSON 4 - Environment (La protection de l’environnement) How will these GCSE French Listening Lessons Help? The aim of creating these listening lessons was to help intermediate or GCSE French students to improve their topic-related vocabulary, speaking, writing and listening skills. The focus is French listening, with the inclusion of a native speaker MP3 audio clip (2-3 minutes each) and the transcript. There are also listening comprehension questions and the opportunity to utilise the transcript aud audio clip further with extra activities. This has been created for the AQA GCSE French syllabus, but can be used to supplement the text book material. However, since the topics between exam boards are quite similar, they could be easily used as listening practice for Pearson, Eduqas and WJEC and other exam boards too. If you like these listening lessons for French GCSE students, perhaps you might be interested in the listening lessons for all topics here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/french-gcse-listening-practice-12244296
45 Songs for GCSE German Classrooms (Modern and Traditional Songs)
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45 Songs for GCSE German Classrooms (Modern and Traditional Songs)

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Songs for German Lessons If you are looking for traditional and modern songs to get your students listening to German based around the AQA German GCSE specification, check out this list of 45 German songs with artist name, song title and a YouTube link. There are 45+ songs split up by theme (family/relationships/social problems/home/environment/verbs/tenses and grammar etc) which are perfect as a starting point to begin the topics with a discussion, or to exploit with gap fills and comprehension questions. Please review the resource if you download it!
Spontaneous Speaking Challenge for MFL Classrooms
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Spontaneous Speaking Challenge for MFL Classrooms

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When it comes to speaking in a different language, finding enough opportunity in the classroom can be quite tricky. This is a fun, low-prep and low-cost spontaneous speaking activity to use as revision, but also used within topics as speaking starters to practise speaking in the French, German, Spanish and Italian language classrooms, for example. It is an editable PowerPoint with instructions and slides containing a number of GCSE revision topics. However, the topics can easily be edited, depending on your requirements. It can be adapted for all levels, languages (I’ve used it with French, German and English) and groups. It has been tried and tested, but I have added my own spin to it.
German Find Someone Who - First Lesson After Christmas Holidays
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German Find Someone Who - First Lesson After Christmas Holidays

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Get students straight into learning mode in your German lessons (Year 7, 8, 9, 10, Year 11 or Year 12 and 13!) after the Christmas holidays in the first lesson back with this DIFFERENTIATED, Find Someone Who Activity in German. It can easily be adapted in to any other language for Spanish, French or Italian) and is perfect to revise and practise the past tense, questioning and spontaneous speaking. It contains 18 activities students could do / not do at Christmas and students must put the phrases into questions to ask all members of the class. They must add one student’s name to each box. Contains a ‘Silver’ version which is missing the auxiliary and question word, and a ‘Gold’ version where the infinitive phrase must be changed into the past tense. Easy to edit and add to!
Die Geschichte der Mauer Goodbye Lenin Quiz
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Die Geschichte der Mauer Goodbye Lenin Quiz

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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.
Ich bin online Quiz Quiz Trade Style
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Ich bin online Quiz Quiz Trade Style

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Having never used Quiz Quiz Trade cards before, I did a quick HOW TO Google search today, modified the layout slightly and made my first ever (simple) resource! It’s targeted at year 7 German to go with Stimmt 1 Kapitel 3 for questioning and speaking. There is an Excel and Word Document available in case you need to edit or add more easily. Instructions: Word Doc Print the document and slice along each row (might need to duplicate for a bigger class) Give one each to students and ask them to fold the German section over. Students walk around and say the question to another student in TL (with or without looking at questions for differentiation) If the partner doesn’t understand they can ask for the question to be repeated/the German version to be shown/the English version to be shown, but they must answer in German as best as they can. If the person asking the questions believes they have replied correctly, repeat step 3 and 4 with the other person asking their question. If this partner answers correctly, swap cards physically over, move around and repeat steps 3-5 with someone else. Feel free to modify and use however you like. This is just how I’m using it.
Vocabulary Building Activities - Languages
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Vocabulary Building Activities - Languages

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Want to help students practise their vocabulary building skills, pronunciation or do a bit of revision? These 12+ vocabulary challenges are ideal. Use them in all language classrooms to help students to develop their language on a word-level. LINK TO MY BLOG POST HERE: https://theidealteacher.com/vocabulary-challenges-for-the-language-classroom