A register routine for GCSE or KS3 French for students to practise full sentences using a range of adjectives and higher level phrases for giving reaons. Improves automaticity and range of language.

KS4 GCSE FRENCH handout for pupils aiming for grade 8/9 in writing and speaking. Inlcudes a list of idioms and a list of expressions for adding detail and improving originality, complexity, quality and range of language.

Full lesson and sentence builder on Healthy Living French GCSE topic. Focus on “Mon mode de vie avant et maintenant” using key verbs in the imperfect and present tenses to compare old and new habits. Includes: comprehensive sentence builder including higher level phrases quick-fire match the key words starter set of sentences for traditional translation or Conti-style activities (suggestions on slide) reading comprehension x 3 (past, present and future habits) “Find the French” comprehension exercise with embedded answers Blank “past present and future habits” template to print and set as either class or homework writing task

Fully editable full lesson PowerPoint on school facilities and what you do there, including: Starter activity Sentence builder Trapdoor speaking activity Listening activity and transcript Two translation activities (Fr-Eng, Eng-Fr) Accompanying handouts The objective is to learn and practise School Facilities and what you do there (using ‘où’). Notes and answers provided on the PowerPoint with suggestions for differentiation. This could be a full, fast-paced lesson or would spread across two lessons with a mixed or less able group. Suits Foundation GCSE as well as KS3.

‘Mon Petit Déjeuner’ puzzle starter activity to introduce key breakfast vocabulary for KS2/ KS3 French - Food Topic. Pupils must use the list of French breakfast words in the box to unscramble the anagrams. If they finish quickly, they must then write as many definitions as they can next to the French words. Ideal: For introducing new topic vocabulary to any class As a focused settler activity for ‘lively’ groups

A comprehensive, editable sentence builder for KS4 French on the topic of ‘relations en famille’. Focus on masculine and feminine adjectives. Includes higher level language. Perfect for use with Conti-style activities.

A full lesson/lessons for Foundation KS4 French on holidays and activities on holiday, with Conti-style activities.Also suitable for KS3. Goes well with holidays topic in Studio textbook. Would be suitable for a fast-paced lesson with a high ability group or could be spread over two or three lessons at a slower pace. Includes: -‘Break up the sentence’ starter activity -Sentence builder -Set of sentences for use with mind-readers/sentence-stealers/translation games etc. -Quiz Quiz Trade cards to print out and cut up -Trapdoor speaking activity -‘Bad Translation’ activity where students spot and correct the errors.

A wordsearch to introduce key vocabulary for the topic of Healthy Living (La Vie Saine) for Key Stage 2 or 3 French. Ideal for low-ability groups.

Quick gap-fill activity on some key vocab items for topic of Food and Drink for beginners’ French,

KS2/KS3 Spanish puzzle to practice key places in the town. Ideal as a starter to keep the class focused.

Comment résoudre les problèmes de l’environnement ? A comprehensive sentence builder and translation text using environmental issue and solutions topic-specific vocabulary for new GCSE French spec. This is perfect for bringing and together and practising vocab around local/global environmental problems and solutions. It contains topic-specific vocabulary as well as structures that will improve quality, complexity and range of language. Ideal for pupils taking the Higher paper, but also useful for confident Foundation pupils.

A simple crib sheet for Foundation pupils which collates key GCSE verbs in a range of tenses, including ideas to improve range of language. This can be used to stick into the back of their books as a reference tool. I have found it very useful in helping them to understand that they just need a handful of carefully selected verbs from each time frame for their writing and speaking (and don’t need to overwhelm themselves with hundreds of examples!). Also useful as a revision resource, you can test them on a selection of verbs each week and keep recycling them throughout the course.

Reading and Writing task aimed at GCSE French Family and Relationships topic. Bubble writing activity, can be used as follows: Students search the text for the phrases in the bubbles When they’ve found them, write them in and colour the bubbles Students then write their own version about their own family (or a famous/fictional family) but they must include the phrases in the bubbles Once they have used a phrase, they colour the bubble to indicate it’s been used. To differentiate, some students may have the sentence builder in front of them (linked below). Uses the vocab and phrases from my Family Relationships Sentence Builder: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-french-family-relationships-sentence-builder-adjectives-focus-12319050 Can also be used as a standalone resource. Can be bought as part of GCSE Family and Relationships bundle. Great as a revision or cover lesson once content has been taught.

Crossword puzzle activity for revision at Foundation GCSE, as well as KS3 Practises key infinitive phrases for hobbies/free time/passe-temps. Great as a starter or settler to go over previous learning. Works as revision activity or cover work. Can be extended by asking pupils to add a verb of like/dislike in front of each phrase.

Easy to use sentence builder for low-ability Foundation GCSE French to reinforce basic physical descriptions. Also suitable for Key Stage 3. You may wish to use the first three columns (hair and eyes) in isolation first and then build in the final columns. Perfect for use with Gianfranco Conti activities.

GCSE Foundation French revision mat/knowledge organiser on the topic of free time, including weather, time, clothes, colours, key free time activities, key activities, impressive phrases and basic future tense. All sections are numbered for easy reference. Would also be suitable for KS3.

Conti-style narrow reading activities to practise Spanish Holidays topic, including activities on holiday, accommodation, countries, transport, basic near future tense and more.

GCSE Foundation French lesson on giving opinions about school subjects. Enough content for two lessons depending on pace. Also suitable for KS3. Lesson includes the following, inspired by Gianfranco Conti activities: Starter activity (print-out) Sentence Builder Faulty Echo Delayed Dictation Find Someone Who (including printable, editable grid and cards) Mind Reader sentences Narrow Reading

A comprehensive PowerPoint and accompanying worksheet suitable for Foundation GSCE or KS2/KS3 beginners’ French learners. Includes: Whole class game/competition ideas Matching worksheet No-prep speaking activity Writing classwork/homework activity Extension activities and ideas Differentiated, printable vocab tests Could work with low, mixed or high ability classes. Pace can vary by teacher choice depending on ability.

Full lesson/s and sentence builder focusing on Household chores/house/home/location topics for GCSE. Also suitable for high ability KS3. Grammar focus is sophisticated sequencing ‘après avoir + past participle’ and ‘avant de + infinitive’. Around two hours’ worth of activities (most Gianfranco Conti-style), depending on class. Resource includes: ‘Find the pairs’ starter activity ‘Past participle of chores’ vocab test Sentence builder focusing on ‘après avoir + past participle’ and ‘avant de + infinitive’ Activity suggestions (faulty echo, delayed dictation) Fr-Eng translation with activity suggestions Set of sentences with activity suggestions Disappearing text activity