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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!
Ma Ville (Town) - French Revision Listening MP3 and Transcript
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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!
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
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.
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.
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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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.
Umweltschutz in Deutschland - German Listening and Transcript Environment
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Umweltschutz in Deutschland - German Listening and Transcript Environment

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Environment GCSE German Listening / German A Level Listening Audio File, Activities and Transcript 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 ‘die Umwelt’ or the environment. I feel that this listening based lessons is perfect for B1/B2 learners in the Common European Framework of levels, as well as Higher German GCSE students and German A Level students too, depending on which activities you choose to do with them from the selection of eight activities (which can, of course, be modified for your groups!) This environment listening lesson includes: MP3 audio file from a native male German speaker which lasts just over 2 minutes and 40 seconds A 2-page A4 word document, containing the transcript for the audio file, as well as eight activities to help exploit the listening activity. It covers: different types of recycling Pfand Electic cars different energy options
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
GCSE German Speaking and Writing Accessing Higher Grades
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GCSE German Speaking and Writing Accessing Higher Grades

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A 3-page, ready to use PDF handout for GCSE German students with 36 different elements to include when speaking and writing to access higher grades. Help students improve their writing and spontaneous speaking with these 36 ingredients, as well as examples and translations that they can use in both GCSE German writing and GCSE German speaking. 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. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/mfl-writing-and-speaking-feedback-grid-11856656
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.
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!
Quiz Bundle for Tutor Time
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Quiz Bundle for Tutor Time

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Two fantastic resources to keep students entertained during tutor times, or when they need to be occupied for a set period of time. 79 General Knowledge Quiz Questions for Tutor Time A collection of 79 General Knowledge Questions spread across nine themes, including: TV & Film, Sports, Food & Drink, History, World, Languages, Bollywood, Religion and Music on a 4-page handout. It is the perfect activity to keep students busy for 30 minutes to an hour. Answers provided to this general knowledge quiz to give your your students at tutor time. Anagrams Quiz for Form Time or English Lessons A fun anagrams quiz with four sections including food & drink, cities, actors and actresses and desserts. A great cross-curricular activity for form time (food tech, drama, geography and English), or to play closer to Christmas or Easter to keep students entertained in English lessons or at tutor time for 15 minutes to 30 minutes. Attractively presented quiz and answers included.
Guess The Logos and Alphabet Brands Worksheet for Tutor Time
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Guess The Logos and Alphabet Brands Worksheet for Tutor Time

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A 2-sided, attractively presented, fun worksheet for tutor time students to guess the logos and brands. Part 1 has 45 fairly well-known logos that the students have to guess and Part 2 has the alphabet created with the first letter from famous UK, American and international brands for the students to guess. I gave a time limit of 20 minutes for this activity with my form group and it worked quite well. Answers for both sides included!
79 General Knowledge Quiz Questions for Tutor Time
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79 General Knowledge Quiz Questions for Tutor Time

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A collection of 79 General Knowledge Questions spread across nine themes, including: TV & Film, Sports, Food & Drink, History, World, Languages, Bollywood, Religion and Music on a 4-page handout. It is the perfect activity to keep students busy for 30 minutes to an hour. Answers provided to this general knowledge quiz to give your your students at tutor time.
Anagrams Quiz for Tutor Time or English Lessons
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Anagrams Quiz for Tutor Time or English Lessons

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A fun anagrams quiz with four sections including food & drink, cities, actors and actresses and desserts. A great cross-curricular activity for form time (food tech, drama, geography and English), or to play closer to Christmas or Easter to keep students entertained in English lessons or at tutor time for 15 minutes to 30 minutes. Attractively presented quiz and answers included.
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.
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!
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.
AQA French GCSE Sample Speaking Questions for General Conversation
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AQA French GCSE Sample Speaking Questions for General Conversation

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Sample French GCSE Speaking Questions for General Conversation In order to support the French Speaking of my students, I collated a number of foundation level and higher tier questions and put them into a handout. I have also highlighted keywords that sometimes students struggle to grasp, plus activity suggestions that can be used to support their revision for the general conversation exam. However, these questions might also be useful for the bullet points in the writing examinations, too. AQA French Speaking General Conversation Guidance for Students: FOUNDATION TIER: At foundation level your general french speaking conversation will last between 3 and 5 minutes HIGHER TIER: At higher level your conversation will last between 5 and 7 minutes. The total marks for the french speaking general conversation section of the French speaking examination are 30 marks (50% of the overall speaking exams) and is split as follows: Communication /10 Range and accuracy of language /10 Pronunciation and intonation /5 Spontaneity and fluency /5