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My name is Christopher Palmer and I am a languages practitioner. I am now in my sixteenth year of teacher and I have a wealth of experience of liaising with the standard EdExcel GCSE French, Cambridge International GCSE French, EdExcel A-Level French, beginner's Mandarin courses and I am starting to become acquainted with IB French. I have published a vast array of resources which span Key Stage 2-5.

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My name is Christopher Palmer and I am a languages practitioner. I am now in my sixteenth year of teacher and I have a wealth of experience of liaising with the standard EdExcel GCSE French, Cambridge International GCSE French, EdExcel A-Level French, beginner's Mandarin courses and I am starting to become acquainted with IB French. I have published a vast array of resources which span Key Stage 2-5.
The present participle
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The present participle

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This presentation gives a thorough explanation of how to form the present participle in French in a way to convey that two actions are happening at the same time. This would be ideal for students who are studying IGCSE French, A-Level French and adults who are simply studying french for the first time or revision.
French: Irregular verbs in the perfect tense (Key Stage 3)
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French: Irregular verbs in the perfect tense (Key Stage 3)

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I know irregular verbs can be very difficult to master at a young age as it is a highly dynamic concept and there are so many, however this resource explicitly looks at them at all. The following irregular verbs which are explored are as follows: etre avoir recevoir savoir faire mettre croire vouloir connaitre prendre dire lire voir ouvrir devoir pouvoir boire Get the students to read through the cartoons about Xavier’s week. Ask the students the follow up questions and ask what their thoughts are. Reveal the answers to them on the next slide. Upon completion of reading the text, get the students to complete the follow-up activities. This resource is geared towards learners at Key Stage3 level and in preparation for IGCSE level. Happy teaching and learning!
Key Stage 4 French: December in France: Weather, sports, countries and holidays
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Key Stage 4 French: December in France: Weather, sports, countries and holidays

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Welcome to the twelfth installment and the final installment! If you are looking to introduce Christmas cultural elements at IGCSE French level in your lesson, look no further!! This installment explores the weather associated with December in France and it looks at some sport and introduces four different countries with the capitals and their prepositions. The contained vocabulary is as follows: Weather Quel temps fait-il? C’est quel mois? / Quel mois nous sommes? C’est août C’est quelle saison? / Quelle saison nous sommes? C’est l’hiver En hiver Il gèle Il est glacial / Il y a de la glace Il y a une tempête de neige Il tombe de la neige fondue (There is sleet) Telling the temperature Il fait combien de degrés? Il fait moins dix degrés Il fait moins quinze degrés Cities à Luxembourg / à Luxembourg-Ville à Reykjavik à Taipei Countries Feminine l’Islande / en Islande Masculine Le Luxembourg / au Luxembourg l’Antarctique / en Antarctique Other Taïwan Landscapes Le lagon bleu Sport and activities Faire des sports d’hiver Other vocabulary Un manchot Un ascenseur Le rez-de-chaussée Un gérant d’hôtel Un marché de Noël Un renne Le père Noël Blotti(s) au chaud La grotte de père Noël Verbs followed by a preposition before an infinitive Oublier de faire Refuser de faire Se plaindre The verb ‘pouvoir’ in the conditional tense and reflexive verbs in the imperative form in all three forms (i.e. tu, nous and vous) The powerpoint contains a story with questions in French with follow-up reinforcement activities and a translation quiz. There is also an accompanying workbook which also contains the story with various different activities in the workbook. This powerpoint contains the following materials: Powerpoint Accompanying workbook Vocabulary handout with various sports, activities and countries The verb 's’amuser’ in the perfect tense Wordsearch on the countries and capitals with the prepositions Battleships game worksheet in order to reinforce learning Transcription of the listening activities Audio file of the listening comprehension A bingo sheet to review the vocabulary Happy teaching and learning!
French: General lesson on the conditional
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French: General lesson on the conditional

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This lesson is designed to give a fundamental idea of how the conditional tense is formed and its use. This lesson is specifically geared towards students studying the IGCSE French programme, but it can also be used for the standard GCSE programme and good revision for AS/A2 French. I tend to use the IGCSE French grammar workbook which is what I am referring to on slide 7, but feel free to make up your own exercises or get them from a different grammar workbook. This resource is free. Happy teaching and learning!
French: Tricolore 1 (5th edition) - Unit 7 end of unit test paper
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French: Tricolore 1 (5th edition) - Unit 7 end of unit test paper

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This is the seventh installment of the test papers series which I have devised following my teaching from Tricolore 1 text book which I use to teach my year 7 students. The content of the test is as follows: Places in the town The use of ‘il y a’ Directions The verb ‘aller’ in the present tense More use of the preposition ‘à’ This pack contains the following: One listening test paper One reading, grammar and writing test paper The audio file for the listening test A copy of the listening transcript The mark scheme This resource is designed for students of Key Stage 3 (primarily year 7 students) (First form in Northern Ireland) or learners of post-Key Stage 3 age who are learning French for the first time. Pleas note that this resource is linked to the 5th Edition of the Tricolore 1 textbook and not the former ones. Happy teaching and learning!
French: Tricolore 2 (5th edition) - Unit 1 end of unit test paper
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French: Tricolore 2 (5th edition) - Unit 1 end of unit test paper

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The completion of the first installment of Tricolore 2 (5th edition) is finally here! This is the first installment of the test papers series which I have devised following my teaching from Tricolore 2 text book which I use to teach my year 8 students. The content of the test is as follows: Places in the town Various grocery items General shopping expressions Expressing currency and cost Review of the present tense using regular ‘-er’, ‘-ir’ and ‘-re’ verbs More use of the preposition ‘de’ with quantities and negatives This pack contains the following: One listening test paper One reading, grammar and writing test paper The audio file for the listening test A copy of the listening transcript The mark scheme This resource is designed for students of Key Stage 3 (primarily year 8 students) (Second form in Northern Ireland) or learners of post-Key Stage 3 age who are learning French for the first time. Please note that this resource is linked to the 5th Edition of the Tricolore 2 textbook and not the former ones. Happy teaching and learning!
French: Tricolore 1 (5th edition) - Units 1-5 end of unit test papers - only £10!!
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French: Tricolore 1 (5th edition) - Units 1-5 end of unit test papers - only £10!!

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This bundle includes five installments of the end of unit test papers from the first five units, which I have devised following my teaching from Tricolore 1 text book which I use to teach my year 7 students. The content of the bundle is as follows: Unit 1 - Greetings, numbers 1-20 Unit 2 - Where one lives, days of the week, numbers 1-30 Unit 3 - Rooms in the house, members of the family, numbers 1-70 Unit 4 - Colours, pets and animals Unit 5 - Months of the year and dates, festivals, expressing cost, numbers 1-100 This pack contains the following: Five listening test papers (one for each unit for units 1 to 5) Five reading, grammar and writing test papers (one for each unit for units 1 to 5) The audio file for the listening test for each unit for units 1 to 5 A copy of the listening transcript for each unit for units 1 to 5 The mark scheme for each unit for units 1 to 5 This bundle is designed for students of Key Stage 3 (primarily year 7 students) (First form in Northern Ireland) or learners of post-Key Stage 3 age who are learning French for the first time. Please note that this resource is linked to the 5th Edition of the Tricolore 1 textbook and not the former ones. Happy teaching and learning!
Key Stage 3 French: Questions using 'est-ce que' and question words
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Key Stage 3 French: Questions using 'est-ce que' and question words

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This resource explicitly looks at how to form questions using ‘est-ce que’ and how to incorporate question words into a question in the context of ‘manger’ (to eat). Firstly, do a re-cap of the use of ‘tu’ or ‘vous’ by playing a quiz with the students as forming questions follows on from this. After the quiz, get students to read the each question (you can get them to repeat after you if they have difficulty in pronouncing the words). Ask the class then to raise their hand if they think the correct answer is either ‘A’ or ‘B’. Ask them why they think or what tells them that that is the correct answer. Play the dice game after the presentation and then get the students to then copy down the vocabulary on slide 51 if you wish or you can hand out the poster on the use of ‘est-ce que’ and question words’. They then can complete the follow-up activities tailored to their level. I would recommend the gifted and talented students to complete activity 4 and the much less able students to complete activity 1. Happy teaching and learning!
IGCSE French:Vocabulary and Grammar Workbook (extracted from Cambridge 2nd edition textbook [2017])
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IGCSE French:Vocabulary and Grammar Workbook (extracted from Cambridge 2nd edition textbook [2017])

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I spent four years creating this resource and it is now finally published! This resource is a workbook which explores the vocabulary and grammar exclusively extracted and followed from the Cambridge IGCSE French textbook second edition (published in 2017) and most of the third edition (published in 2019). The latter may have some differences regarding the order of the contents of the book which may not appear in this resource, but it does exclusively follow the second edition. Moreover, the activities are extensively differentiated. The contents of this resource cover all of the topics covered in the 2017 textbook, EXCEPT for ’ C6.1 - trouver son chemin’, ‘C6.2 - Ca se trouve où, sil vous plait …?’, ‘C6.3 - Pouvez-vous expliquer exactement …?’, ‘C9.1 - On se deplace’ and ‘D4.1 - Je vais leur téléphoner’. Please do keep an eye out for the accompanied listening workbook, also extracted from the 2017 textbook edition, in which the listening activities have been modified and extensively differentiated. It will be uploaded very shortly. Happy teaching and learning!
French: Demonstrative Adjectives
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French: Demonstrative Adjectives

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Here is a presentation of demonstrative adjectives in French and it is very useful to teach them in the context of clothes shopping. The presentation consists of consolidated activities followed by a quiz and various written activities. This activity is targeted at Key Stage 3 French and GCSE/IGCSE French. It is also useful to introduce this concept to adults who are learning French for the first time or A-level revision. The cost of this resource is ₤3. Happy teaching and learning!
French for Adults: Beginners: Parts 1-15 (Only £25!!) Plus bonus French alphabet and Halloween resource!!
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French for Adults: Beginners: Parts 1-15 (Only £25!!) Plus bonus French alphabet and Halloween resource!!

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This bundle allows you to purchase the following ‘French for Adults at beginner’s level’ resources for only £25!, plus a bonus Hallowe’en resource at no additional cost!: Part 1: Greetings and definite/indefinite articles Part 2: Numbers 1-10 and where one lives Part 3: Days of the week, numbers 1-21, age, birthdays Part 4: Numbers 1-31, birthdays and festivals and ‘de’ - possession Part 5: Time: On the hour and regular ‘-er’ verbs in the present tense Part 6: Time: Quarter past the hour and regular ‘-ir’ verbs Part 7: Time: Half past the hour and regular ‘-re’ verbs Part 8: Time: Quarter to the hour, the verb ‘aller’, the preposition ‘a’, places in the town Part 9: Time:The full hour, the verb ‘faire’, the preposition ‘de’ and leisure Part 10: Time: Between intervals, the verbs ‘partir’ and ‘etre’, question words using ‘a quelle heure’ et ‘quand’, forming questions using ‘est-ce que’ and the grammar structure ‘etre sur le point de’ Part 11: French for Adults: Beginners: Part 11: The verb ‘prendre’ in the present tense and breakfast Part 12: French for Adults: Beginners: Part 12: The verb ‘jouer’ in the present tense with the preposition ‘à’, sport and the use of ‘depuis’ Part 13: French for Adults: Beginners: Part 13: The verbs ‘dire’ and ‘lire’ in the present tense and books Part 14: French for Adults: Beginners: Part 14: ‘Vouloir’ in the present tense, the negation ‘ne … pas’ and leisure Part 15: French for Adults: Beginners: Part 15: Reflexive verbs in the present tense, daily routine and the 24-hour clock system Bonus resources: Pre-beginners: The Alphabet in French. Part 24: Halloween, revision of etre, adjectives and agreements Preparation time for each resource: 30 minutes - 1 hour (introducing new vocabulary and also the transcript for the listening activity) Lesson length: 1 hour - 2.5 hours Each resource includes the worksheet, the sound file for the listening task and the listening transcript and various vocabulary sheets. Happy teaching and learning!
French: Tricolore 1 (5th edition) - Units 4-9 end of unit test papers - only £15!!
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French: Tricolore 1 (5th edition) - Units 4-9 end of unit test papers - only £15!!

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This bundle includes six installments in total of the end of unit test papers from units 4 to 9, which I have devised following my teaching from Tricolore 1 text book which I use to teach my year 7 students. The content of the bundle is as follows: Unit 4 - Colours, pets and animals Unit 5 - Months of the year and dates, festivals, expressing cost, numbers 1-100 Unit 6 - Weather and seasons Unit 7 - Places in the town and directions Unit 8 - School subjects, time, school life in France Unit 9 - Food and drink This pack contains the following: Six listening test papers (one for each unit from units 4 to 9) Six reading, grammar and writing test papers (one for each unit from units 4 to 9) The audio file for the listening test for each unit from units 4 to 9 A copy of the listening transcript for each unit from units 4 to 9 The mark scheme for each unit from units 4 to 9 This bundle is designed for students of Key Stage 3 (primarily year 7 students) (First form in Northern Ireland) or learners of post-Key Stage 3 age who are learning French for the first time. Please note that this resource is linked to the 5th Edition of the Tricolore 1 textbook and not the former ones. Happy teaching and learning!
French: Superlatives
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French: Superlatives

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Here is a powerpoint which explicitly explains the use of superlatives and its formation. This powerpoint also contains many interactive activities with progressive levels. This activity is designed for learners from Key Stage 3 French onwards. Happy teaching and learning!
French: Indirect object pronouns - lui and leur (present tense only)
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French: Indirect object pronouns - lui and leur (present tense only)

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This powerpoint provides explicit instructions on the function of the indirect object pronouns for ‘lui’ and ‘leur’ in the present tense, as well as how they are structured in sentences. There are also many follow up activities in order to reinforce learning. This activity is geared towards students of Key Stage 3, IGCSE level and it is also good revision for A-Level French. Happy teaching and learning!
French: Numbers 1-20
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French: Numbers 1-20

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This powerpoint teachers numbers from 1-20 in French. It also reinforces or introduces age and years in French, in addition to how to express one’s age and when one was born in French. There are also follow up activities in this powerpoint such as picture pairs and French mathematics.
French: Tricolore 1 (5th edition) - Unit 9 end of unit test paper
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French: Tricolore 1 (5th edition) - Unit 9 end of unit test paper

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This is the ninth installment of the test papers series which I have devised following my teaching from Tricolore 1 text book which I use to teach my year 7 students. The content of the test is as follows: Various food and drink The verbs ‘manger’ and ‘prendre’ in the present tense The verb ‘manger’ in the perfect tense The near future tense Forming verbs in the negative form More use of the preposition ‘de’ This pack contains the following: One listening test paper One reading, grammar and writing test paper The audio file for the listening test A copy of the listening transcript The mark scheme This resource is designed for students of Key Stage 3 (primarily year 7 students) (First form in Northern Ireland) or learners of post-Key Stage 3 age who are learning French for the first time. Pleas note that this resource is linked to the 5th Edition of the Tricolore 1 textbook and not the former ones. Happy teaching and learning!
French: Days of the week wordsearch
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French: Days of the week wordsearch

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A wordsearch with the days of the week in French in it. Students look for the words and write them in the grid below the puzzle and then with the English translation or in their home language. This resource is free! Happy teaching and learning!
French: Indefinite adjectives and pronouns (lower level)
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French: Indefinite adjectives and pronouns (lower level)

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Here is a free worksheet regarding the use of indefinite adjectives and pronouns when studying IGCSE French and A-Level French. read each sentences both in French and the English translation. Identify the indefinite adjectives and pronouns used in each sentences and write them in the grid. This puzzle is geared towards students of a weaker ability.
Key Stage 3 French: Studio 1 Rouge Course
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Key Stage 3 French: Studio 1 Rouge Course

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If you are using the Studio 1 Rouge textbook to teach at year 7 level, at a cost of £30, look no further because you will not ever have to plan anything for the whole year as I have designed so many resources, including differentiated worksheets and colourful powerpoints which facilitates the content covered in the book. This pack also includes exam revision and differentiated listening activities. This pack contains the following units: Module 1 - C’est perso Pages 8-9 - Module 1-1 - Mon autoportrait Pages 10-11 - Module 1-2 - Mon kit de survie Pages 12-13 - Module 1-3 - Comment je me vois Pages 14-15 - Module 1-4 - Et les autres? Pages 16-17 - Module 1-5 - Il est hypercool Module 2 - Mon collège Pages 28-29 - Module 2-1 - Mes matières Pages 30-31 - Module 2-2 - C’est génial Pages 32-33 - Module 2-3 - J’ai cours Pages 34-35 - Module 2-4 - Au collège en France Pages 36-37 - Module 2-5 - Miam-miam! Module 3 - Mes passetemps Pages 50-51 - Module 3-1 - Mon ordi et mon portable Pages 52-53 - Module 3-2 - Tu essportif/sportive? Pages 54-55 - Module 3-3 - Qu’est-ce que tu fais? Pages 56-57 - Module 3-4 - J’aime faire ça Pages 58-59 - Module 3-5 - Ils sont actifs Module 4 - Ma zone Pages 70-71 - Module 4-1 - Là où j’habite Pages 72-73 - Module 4-2 - Perdu dans le parc d’attraction Pages 74-75 - Module 4-3 - Le weekend Pages 76-77 - Module 4-4 - Coucou! Pages 78-79 - Module 4-5 - Qu’est-ce qu’on peut faire à …? Module 5 - 3 … 2 … 1 … Partez! Pages 90-91 - Module 5-1 - Les vacances, mode d’emploi Pages 92-93 - Module 5-2 - Je me prépare Pages 94-95 - Module 5-3 - Au Café de la Plage Pages 96-97 - Module 5-4 - Je vais aller en colo Pages 98-99 - Module 5-5 - Mes rêves Module 6 - Studio découverte Pages 110-111 - Module 6-1 - Animaux Enjoy all the resources!! Happy teaching and learning!!
IGCSE French: Direct object pronouns: Part 1: The present tense
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IGCSE French: Direct object pronouns: Part 1: The present tense

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This resource exclusively is the first installment of direct object pronouns in the present tense. Direct object pronouns are widely covered in the IGCSE syllabus. There are plenty of examples in the target language in a cartoon format with follow-up checkpoint questions in English. There are many differentiated activities for consolidation. I have also attached displays for the classroom featuring direct object pronouns in the present tense. Do keep an eye out for the sequel installments. These will be available soon. Happy teaching and learning!