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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!
German GCSE Social Issues Vocab Practice Worksheet
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German GCSE Social Issues Vocab Practice Worksheet

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Social Issues (Charity, Volunteer Work and Health) 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 ‘social issues’ German GCSE topic. This vocabulary revision activity combines the key vocabulary for the social issues topic, covering the ideas of ‘charity’, ‘volunteer work’ and ‘health’ in the AQA German GCSE syllabus. However, it can also be used by other exam boards covering the same topics. There are SIX activities on one worksheet with the answer key included, making it perfect for individual work that can be self-marked, i.e. through distance learning, home schooling and/or revision in the lead up to exams. Students can be helped to ‘make it stick’ by completing the multiple activities to practise the vocabulary. There are six activities on: Freiwilligenarbeit, Wohltätigkeiten and Gesundheit, include: 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!
GCSE German 'University or Work' Vocab Revision Worksheet
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GCSE German 'University or Work' Vocab Revision Worksheet

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German GCSE UNIVERSITY OR WORK? Vocabulary Revision Activities 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 university or work German GCSE topic. This vocabulary revision activity combines the key vocabulary for the die Universität and der Beruf topic in the AQA German GCSE syllabus. However, it is also suitable for other examination boards at a similar level, studying a similar topic. The vocabulary revision worksheet aids students to revise vocabulary and helps to ‘make it stick’ through the multiple activities to practise the vocabulary. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED ON SEPARATE SHEET. There are 6 practice activities on this Uni oder Arbeit topic, include: 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 Use the vocabulary to create your own sentences Translate from English to German and categorise the vocab under verb, noun or adjective Use during the lesson to keep students occupied (dictionaries would be useful), or as homework. Ideal for distance learning as the answers are included!
Meine Familie GCSE German Listening Lesson
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Meine Familie GCSE German Listening Lesson

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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!
French Traditions & Festivals - Listening MP3 & Transcript
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French Traditions & Festivals - Listening MP3 & Transcript

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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 GCSE Vocabulary Revision - Theme 2 - Home Charity Healthy Living Environment Poverty Holidays France
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French GCSE Vocabulary Revision - Theme 2 - Home Charity Healthy Living Environment Poverty Holidays France

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4 x French GCSE Vocabulary Revision Activity Sheets with Answers THEME 2 Local. National, International & Global Areas of Interest - TOPICS COVERED: Home & Where you live Social issues - charity, volunteering, un/healthy living Global issues - environment & poverty, homelessness Holidays, Travel & France 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. 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 Use the vocabulary to create your own sentences Translate from English to French and categorise the vocab under verb, noun or adjective SAVE 38%WHEN YOU BUY ALL 4 TOPICS IN THEME ONE AS A BUNDLE. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/french-gcse-vocabulary-revision-theme-1-identity-and-culture-12334451 - FOR THEME 1 VOCABULARY ONLY https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/french-gcse-vocabulary-revision-worksheets-bundle-by-aqa-topic-12292261 - FOR 10 VOCABULARY WORKSHEETS ON ALL AQA TOPICS AND ALL 3 THEMES
GCSE German - Theme 1 Vocabulary Worksheets - Family Social Media Free Time Customs & Festivals
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GCSE German - Theme 1 Vocabulary Worksheets - Family Social Media Free Time Customs & Festivals

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THEME 1 AQA GCSE GERMAN TOPIC BASED VOCABULARY REVISION ON: Family and Relationships Social Media & Mobile Technology Music, cinema, TV, eating and going out Customs & festivals revise topic vocabulary consolidate understanding of topic related vocabulary through self-study check knowledge (and add to prior knowledge) 6 DIFFERENT GERMAN VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES PER SHEET TO HELP VOCAB STICK There are 6 practice activities for all worksheets with the answers included - ideal for self-study or revision. a) German to English translation b) Fill in the gaps to complete the word for spelling practice c) Match the two halves of the phrase together d) Find the synonym or similar phrase e) Use the vocabulary to create your own sentences f) 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
45 French Songs For GCSE French (Modern and Traditional)
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45 French Songs For GCSE French (Modern and Traditional)

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If you are looking for traditional and modern songs to get your students listening to French based around the AQA GCSE specification, check out this fantastic list of 45 French songs with artist name, song time and a YouTube link. There are 45+ songs split up by theme (family/home/charity/poverty/relationships/school/work/university/environment etc) which are perfect as a starting point to begin the topics, to use as a discussion point, as well as to learn vocabulary, or to exploit with gap fills and comprehension questions.
Synonyms & Antonyms Starter for Languages
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Synonyms & Antonyms Starter for Languages

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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!
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.
French GCSE Vocabulary Revision - Theme 1 - Identity and Culture
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French GCSE Vocabulary Revision - Theme 1 - Identity and Culture

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4 x French GCSE Vocabulary Revision Activity Sheets with Answers THEME 1 - TOPICS COVERED: Family and Relationships Social Media & Mobile Technology Music, cinema, TV, eating and going out Customs & festivals TO: revise topic vocabulary consolidate understanding 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. French to English translation Fill in the gaps to complete the word for spelling practice 3 Match the two halves of the phrase together Find the synonym or similar phrase Use the vocabulary to create your own sentences Translate from English to French and categorise the vocab under verb, noun or adjective SAVE 38%WHEN YOU BUY ALL 4 TOPICS IN THEME ONE AS A BUNDLE. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/french-gcse-vocabulary-revision-worksheets-bundle-by-aqa-topic-12292261 - for 10 worksheets covering vocabulary activities for all three themes for AQA GCSE French OR https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/french-gcse-vocabulary-revision-theme-2-local-national-international-and-global-areas-of-interest-12334460 - for THEME 2 only.
German Speaking Practice - Taboo Game
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German Speaking Practice - Taboo Game

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An original, yet simple game of taboo using common German words found at KS3 level and KS4 level German to get students speaking! There are a few words on the PDF that could challenge some more able students, too. GERMAN TABOO SPEAKING PRACTICE - TOPICS COVERED: food travel weather school personal characteristics free-time travel Print out the PDF, cut out the 18 squares, flip them upside down. Small group work recommended.
GCSE German- How to avoid using interessant
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GCSE German- How to avoid using interessant

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A useful list of GCSE German / iGCSE German adjectives to avoid saying ‘interessant’ by topic including positive and negative adjectives on the following: Familie Gefühle Leute Internet Freizeit Feste Haus Urlaub Umwelt Gesundheit Schule Arbeit PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR MORE USEFUL GERMAN CONTENT (THE IDEAL TEACHER LANGUAGE SCHOOL) IF THIS HAS BEEN USEFUL TO YOU. THANK YOU - SABINA These adjectives are GCSE level and could come up in listening and reading exams and are just as useful to include in speaking and writing responses. TRANSLATION NOT INCLUDED. If you’d like a copy with the translations, let me know and I’ll put one together!
French Pronunciation Chart | GCSE & KS3
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French Pronunciation Chart | GCSE & KS3

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I couldn’t find a French pronunciation chart that was exactly what I wanted for my KS3 French and GCSE French students and so I created it. The PDF document contains 3 sections to help students with their pronunciation of French sounds, some letters and common letter combinations that cause a problem. This includes: nasal sounds, silent letters and letter combinations, such as ‘ui’, ‘au’, ‘ch’ etc. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL (THE IDEAL TEACHER LANGUAGE SCHOOL) FOR MORE FRENCH CONTENT IF THIS HAS BEEN USEFUL TO YOU. THANK YOU - SABINA
Essential List of French Websites for Self Study
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Essential List of French Websites for Self Study

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The Essential List of French Websites for Self-Study Handout with 85+ Of The Bests Websites for Students To Develop Their French At Home (Beginner > Advanced) IDEAL FOR YEAR 11, 12 and 13 FRENCH STUDENTS! Need a one-stop shop of websites to help students improve their French speaking, writing, reading and listening skills with fun, modern and useful sites that meet their levels and needs? Give them this essential list of 85+ websites to learn French and develop their skills online for self-study, revision and homework. What Does The List of Websites To Learn French Online Contain? The essential list of websites to learn French includes a 5-page digital handout (can be printed in high quality) split into Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing, as well as Multi-Skills websites. There are 85+ websites with a hyperlink and short description on each. Each skill is split into sections, such as audio-clips, videos/TV-programmes, news sites, synonyms, dictionaries, e-books, childrens’ books etc to make the document more accessible to all French learners. Who Can The Resource Help? I have handpicked quality websites, most of which are free to access and use, that allow students to focus on specific French language skills. There are a number of links under each category to allow for variety and I have highlighted B = Beginner, Intermediate = I and Advanced = A next to each website, so students can focus on using websites which match their level. The list of websites is perfect for students who want to self-study to develop their French language skills and it is also ideal as a homework resource, as it offers variety and students can work on their areas of weakness.
Urlaub in Deutschland (Holidays) - Listening MP3 & Transcript
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Urlaub in Deutschland (Holidays) - Listening MP3 & Transcript

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German Holidays and Tourism for GCSE and Intermediate Students - German Listening Activities with Audio File, Transcript and 6 Activities GET THIS LISTENING LESSON AS PART OF A DISCOUNTED GCSE GERMAN LISTENING BUNDLE - LIMITED TIME ONLY: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-german-listening-practice-lessons-bundle-12244303 WHAT IS THIS GERMAN LISTENING PRACTICE LESSON AND WHO IS IT FOR? Intermediate no-prep listening lesson on the topic of ‘holidays in Germany’ for CEF A2 or B1 level, intermediate or GCSE level German students (both year 10 and year 11). The listening and related activities could be used as an introduction to the Tourismus topic, as well as for consolidation and revision for German GCSE listening and reading examinations. WHAT’S INCLUDED? The lesson comes with an MP3 audio file, a verbatim transcript and five 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 (2 minutes and 33 seconds) contains detailed and recyclable information about holidays in Germany: Holiday destinations in Germany How to get to these places Accomodation What types of holidays German people enjoy with advantages and disadvantages HOW WILL YOUR STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM THIS GERMAN HOLIDAYS LESSON? The audio is read by a German male native speaker, at a medium speed and includes the main elements to cover this German holidays GCSE topic at a challenging, yet manageable level. It includes a fantastic range of vocabulary, tenses, as well as key phrases for the topic which can be recycled. The transcript and questions could also be used as a holidaying reading lesson for cover lessons.
French Jobs and The Future (les métiers) - Revision Listening and Transcript
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French Jobs and The Future (les métiers) - Revision Listening and Transcript

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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.
Family Relationships French GCSE Listening Lesson
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Family Relationships French GCSE Listening Lesson

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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.
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.
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.
Meine Stadt - Listening MP3, Activities and Transcript
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Meine Stadt - Listening MP3, Activities and Transcript

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GET THIS LISTENING LESSON AS PART OF A DISCOUNTED GCSE GERMAN LISTENING BUNDLE - LIMITED TIME ONLY: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-german-listening-practice-lessons-bundle-12244303 Meine Stadt und Ich - GCSE German listening activity with MP3 audio file, transcript, as well as listening comprehension activities, extension tasks, vocabulary activities, writing and speak activities to complete after to exploit the listening activity. I have used this with my German GCSE students who are studying the AQA Specification, but it is suitable for all exam boards and any students looking to improve their listening skills around the topic of ‘Home and Neighbourhood’. It includes: MP3 Audio file read by a native male German speaker - 2 minutes and 30 seconds long 2 page word document with transcript and seven activities including: listening comprehension questions, vocabulary activities, reading and writing tasks on the topic of ‘meine Stadt und ich’ It mentions: a German town and federal state specific examples of why the person likes living in that town positives and negatives of living in a big town / city and in a town