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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!
French GCSE Speaking and Writing Higher Grades 4-9 Phrases Handout
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French GCSE Speaking and Writing Higher Grades 4-9 Phrases Handout

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Improve GCSE French writing and speaking with this 3-page, ready to use key phrases handout for GCSE French students with 39 different ingredients to include when speaking and writing to access grades 4,5,6,7,8 and 9. The student phrases handout includes the key elements, progressively getting more complex, that students should be including, in order to access a grade 4 and above. You will also find useful examples in French of each element, as well as translations. I recommend using this in combination with your exam board’s mark scheme for speaking and writing, as well the MFL progress ladder writing and speaking feedback grid here > https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/mfl-writing-and-speaking-feedback-grid-11856656
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!
Emojis Vocabulary Builder for French, German and Spanish Lessons
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Emojis Vocabulary Builder for French, German and Spanish Lessons

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**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.
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.
Spontaneous Speaking, Vocab & Writing Prompts
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Spontaneous Speaking, Vocab & Writing Prompts

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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.
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.
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!
Goodbye Lenin - Historical Background Worksheet
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Goodbye Lenin - Historical Background Worksheet

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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!
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.
Spontaneous Speaking Speech Bubbles for French, German and Spanish Lessons
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Spontaneous Speaking Speech Bubbles for French, German and Spanish Lessons

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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 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.
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.
La protection de l'environnement (environment) - French Listening Revision and Transcript
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La protection de l'environnement (environment) - French Listening Revision and Transcript

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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 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.
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.
Ma Ville (Town) - French Revision Listening MP3 and Transcript
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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!
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.
Charity French Listening MP3 & Transcript - Les Associations Caritatives and Voluntary Work
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Charity French Listening MP3 & Transcript - Les Associations Caritatives and Voluntary Work

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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!