I have been a teacher and leader of MFL for the past 33 years. I am passionate about making MFL more accessible to all and particularly stretching and challenging the more able to reach those top grades at GCSE. I have been a MFL Consultant since 2008, (for the SSAT) and since 2011 independently. I am a published author of 'The Key To Spanish Grammar' (OUP), and I have written various Spanish KS3, GCSE writing and A level packs for Zigzag Education. I am currently writing for Pearson.
I have been a teacher and leader of MFL for the past 33 years. I am passionate about making MFL more accessible to all and particularly stretching and challenging the more able to reach those top grades at GCSE. I have been a MFL Consultant since 2008, (for the SSAT) and since 2011 independently. I am a published author of 'The Key To Spanish Grammar' (OUP), and I have written various Spanish KS3, GCSE writing and A level packs for Zigzag Education. I am currently writing for Pearson.
This time-saving resource provides students with vocabulary acquisition, practice and production on the topic of freetime activities. There are a variety of different types of task such as comprehension questions, ‘find the Spanish for’, gap fills and true. false or not in the text which readies students for the styles of questions that they face in GCSE exams. They can also be used to practice and develop reading aloud and dictation skills. Two tasks facilitate the description of photographs, in preparation for the speaking and writing exams, getting students used to these questions and photos that may be similar to the ones they encounter. Extension tasks are provided to stretch and challenge students which involves understanding more complex vocabulary and translation. This resource includes writing practice on this topic ‘freetime activities’, reflecting on the vocabulary used in the prior tasks, is broken up into a 40 word, a 90 word and a 150 word task, allowing for use with all levels.
This resource also comes with answer sheets, making it a perfect resource to support all staff, specialists and non-specialists. Could even be used for effective cover and peer assessment. Resources have been proofread by two native speakers.
A FREE sample resource in this style is available in my TES shop in all languages on the topic of the calendar and festivals, and another in French on the topic of charity work.
This time-saving resource provides students with vocabulary acquisition, practice and production on the topic of a holiday in the past tense. There are a variety of different types of task such as comprehension questions, ‘find the Spanish for’, gap fills and true. false or not in the text which readies students for the styles of questions that they face in GCSE exams. They can also be used to practice and develop reading aloud and dictation skills. Two tasks facilitate the description of photographs, in preparation for the speaking and writing exams, getting students used to these questions and photos that may be similar to the ones they encounter. Extension tasks are provided to stretch and challenge students which involves understanding more complex vocabulary and translation. This resource includes writing practice on this topic ‘Last Holiday’, reflecting on the vocabulary used in the prior tasks, is broken up into a 40 word, a 90 word and a 150 word task, allowing for use with all levels.
This resource also comes with answer sheets, making it a perfect resource to support all staff, specialists and non-specialists. Could even be used for effective cover and peer assessment. Resources have been proofread by two native speakers.
A FREE sample resource in this style is available in my TES shop in all languages on the topic of the calendar and festivals, and another in French on the topic of charity work.
This time-saving resource provides students with vocabulary acquisition, practice and production using present tense verbs. There are a variety of different types of task such as comprehension questions, ‘find the Spanish for’, gap fills and true. false or not in the text which readies students for the styles of questions that they face in GCSE exams. They can also be used to practice and develop reading aloud and dictation skills. Extension tasks are provided to stretch and challenge students which involves understanding more complex vocabulary and translation. However, this resource would also be suitable for KS3 teaching.
This resource also comes with answer sheets, making it a perfect resource to support all staff, specialists and non-specialists. Could even be used for effective cover and peer assessment. Resources have been proofread by two native speakers.
A FREE sample resource in this style is available in my TES shop in all languages on the topic of the calendar and festivals, and another in French on the topic of charity work.
This time-saving resource provides students with vocabulary acquisition, practice and production on the topic of food and mealtimes. There are a variety of different types of task such as comprehension questions, ‘find the Spanish for’, gap fills and true. false or not in the text which readies students for the styles of questions that they face in GCSE exams. They can also be used to practice and develop reading aloud and dictation skills. Two tasks facilitate the description of photographs, in preparation for the speaking and writing exams, getting students used to these questions and photos that may be similar to the ones they encounter. Extension tasks are provided to stretch and challenge students which involves understanding more complex vocabulary and translation. This resource includes writing practice on this topic ‘food and mealtimes’, reflecting on the vocabulary used in the prior tasks, is broken up into a 40 word, a 90 word and a 150 word task, allowing for use with all levels.
This resource also comes with answer sheets, making it a perfect resource to support all staff, specialists and non-specialists. Could even be used for effective cover and peer assessment. Resources have been proofread by two native speakers.
A FREE sample resource in this style is available in my TES shop in all languages on the topic of the calendar and festivals, and another in French on the topic of charity work.
This time-saving resource provides students with vocabulary acquisition, practice and production on the topic of life at school. There are a variety of different types of task such as comprehension questions, ‘find the Spanish for’, gap fills and true. false or not in the text which readies students for the styles of questions that they face in GCSE exams. They can also be used to practice and develop reading aloud and dictation skills. Two tasks facilitate the description of photographs, in preparation for the speaking and writing exams, getting students used to these questions and photos that may be similar to the ones they encounter. Extension tasks are provided to stretch and challenge students which involves understanding more complex vocabulary and translation. This resource includes writing practice on this topic ‘life at school’, reflecting on the vocabulary used in the prior tasks, is broken up into a 40 word, a 90 word and a 150 word task, allowing for use with all levels.
This resource also comes with answer sheets, making it a perfect resource to support all staff, specialists and non-specialists. Could even be used for effective cover and peer assessment. Resources have been proofread by two native speakers.
A FREE sample resource in this style is available in my TES shop in all languages on the topic of the calendar and festivals, and another in French on the topic of charity work.
This time-saving resource provides students with vocabulary acquisition, practice and production on the topic of town and region. There are a variety of different types of task such as comprehension questions, ‘find the Spanish for’, gap fills and true. false or not in the text which readies students for the styles of questions that they face in GCSE exams. They can also be used to practice and develop reading aloud and dictation skills. Two tasks facilitate the description of photographs, in preparation for the speaking and writing exams, getting students used to these questions and photos that may be similar to the ones they encounter. Extension tasks are provided to stretch and challenge students which involves understanding more complex vocabulary and translation. This resource includes writing practice on this topic ‘town and region’, reflecting on the vocabulary used in the prior tasks, is broken up into a 40 word, a 90 word and a 150 word task, allowing for use with all levels.
This resource also comes with answer sheets, making it a perfect resource to support all staff, specialists and non-specialists. Could even be used for effective cover and peer assessment. Resources have been proofread by two native speakers.
A FREE sample resource in this style is available in my TES shop in all languages on the topic of the calendar and festivals, and another in French on the topic of charity work.
This time-saving resource provides students with vocabulary acquisition, practice and production on the topic of social media. There are a variety of different types of task such as comprehension questions, ‘find the Spanish for’, gap fills and true. false or not in the text which readies students for the styles of questions that they face in GCSE exams. They can also be used to practice and develop reading aloud and dictation skills. Two tasks facilitate the description of photographs, in preparation for the speaking and writing exams, getting students used to these questions and photos that may be similar to the ones they encounter. Extension tasks are provided to stretch and challenge students which involves understanding more complex vocabulary and translation. This resource includes writing practice on this topic ‘social media’, reflecting on the vocabulary used in the prior tasks, is broken up into a 40 word, a 90 word and a 150 word task, allowing for use with all levels.
This resource also comes with answer sheets, making it a perfect resource to support all staff, specialists and non-specialists. Could even be used for effective cover and peer assessment. Resources have been proofread by two native speakers.
A FREE sample resource in this style is available in my TES shop in all languages on the topic of the calendar and festivals, and another in French on the topic of charity work.
This time-saving resource provides students with vocabulary acquisition, practice and production on the topic of house and home. There are a variety of different types of task such as comprehension questions, ‘find the German for’, gap fills and true. false or not in the text which readies students for the styles of questions that they face in GCSE exams. They can also be used to practice and develop reading aloud and dictation skills. Two tasks facilitate the description of photographs, in preparation for the speaking and writing exams, getting students used to these questions and photos that may be similar to the ones they encounter. Extension tasks are provided to stretch and challenge students which involves understanding more complex vocabulary and translation. This resource includes writing practice on this topic ‘house and home’, reflecting on the vocabulary used in the prior tasks, is broken up into a 40 word, a 90 word and a 150 word task, allowing for use with all levels.
This resource also comes with answer sheets, making it a perfect resource to support all staff, specialists and non-specialists. Could even be used for effective cover and peer assessment. Resources have been proofread by two native speakers.
A FREE sample resource in this style is available in my TES shop in French on the topic of charity work.
This time-saving resource provides students with vocabulary acquisition, practice and production on the topic of home and chores. There are a variety of different types of task such as comprehension questions, ‘find the German for’, gap fills and true. false or not in the text which readies students for the styles of questions that they face in GCSE exams. They can also be used to practice and develop reading aloud and dictation skills. Two tasks facilitate the description of photographs, in preparation for the speaking and writing exams, getting students used to these questions and photos that may be similar to the ones they encounter. Extension tasks are provided to stretch and challenge students which involves understanding more complex vocabulary and translation. This resource includes writing practice on this topic ‘Home and chores’, reflecting on the vocabulary used in the prior tasks, is broken up into a 40 word, a 90 word and a 150 word task, allowing for use with all levels.
This resource also comes with answer sheets, making it a perfect resource to support all staff, specialists and non-specialists. Could even be used for effective cover and peer assessment. Resources have been proofread by two native speakers.
A FREE sample resource in this style is available in my TES shop in French on the topic of charity work.
This time-saving resource provides students with vocabulary acquisition, practice and production on the topic of my studies. There are a variety of different types of task such as comprehension questions, ‘find the German for’, gap fills and true. false or not in the text which readies students for the styles of questions that they face in GCSE exams. They can also be used to practice and develop reading aloud and dictation skills. Two tasks facilitate the description of photographs, in preparation for the speaking and writing exams, getting students used to these questions and photos that may be similar to the ones they encounter. Extension tasks are provided to stretch and challenge students which involves understanding more complex vocabulary and translation. This resource includes writing practice on this topic ‘My studies’, reflecting on the vocabulary used in the prior tasks, is broken up into a 40 word, a 90 word and a 150 word task, allowing for use with all levels.
This resource also comes with answer sheets, making it a perfect resource to support all staff, specialists and non-specialists. Could even be used for effective cover and peer assessment. Resources have been proofread by two native speakers.
A FREE sample resource in this style is available in my TES shop in French on the topic of charity work.
This time-saving resource provides students with vocabulary acquisition, practice and production on the topic of music, cinema & TV. There are a variety of different types of task such as comprehension questions, ‘find the German for’, gap fills and true. false or not in the text which readies students for the styles of questions that they face in GCSE exams. They can also be used to practice and develop reading aloud and dictation skills. Two tasks facilitate the description of photographs, in preparation for the speaking and writing exams, getting students used to these questions and photos that may be similar to the ones they encounter. Extension tasks are provided to stretch and challenge students which involves understanding more complex vocabulary and translation. This resource includes writing practice on this topic ‘music, TV & cinema’, reflecting on the vocabulary used in the prior tasks, is broken up into a 40 word, a 90 word and a 150 word task, allowing for use with all levels.
This resource also comes with answer sheets, making it a perfect resource to support all staff, specialists and non-specialists. Could even be used for effective cover and peer assessment. Resources have been proofread by two native speakers.
A FREE sample resource in this style is available in my TES shop in French on the topic of charity work.
This time-saving resource provides students with vocabulary acquisition, practice and production on the topic of charity work. There are a variety of different types of task such as comprehension questions, ‘find the German for’, gap fills and true. false or not in the text which readies students for the styles of questions that they face in GCSE exams. They can also be used to practice and develop reading aloud and dictation skills. Two tasks facilitate the description of photographs, in preparation for the speaking and writing exams, getting students used to these questions and photos that may be similar to the ones they encounter. Extension tasks are provided to stretch and challenge students which involves understanding more complex vocabulary and translation. This resource includes writing practice on this topic ‘Charity work’, reflecting on the vocabulary used in the prior tasks, is broken up into a 40 word, a 90 word and a 150 word task, allowing for use with all levels.
This resource also comes with answer sheets, making it a perfect resource to support all staff, specialists and non-specialists. Could even be used for effective cover and peer assessment. Resources have been proofread by two native speakers.
A FREE sample resource in this style is available in my TES shop in French on the topic of charity work.
This time-saving resource provides students with vocabulary acquisition, practice and production on the topic of ‘What I do to protect the environment’. There are a variety of different types of task such as comprehension questions, ‘find the German for’, gap fills and true. false or not in the text which readies students for the styles of questions that they face in GCSE exams. They can also be used to practice and develop reading aloud and dictation skills. Extension tasks are provided to stretch and challenge students which involves understanding more complex vocabulary and translation. However, this resource would also be suitable for KS3 teaching.
This resource also comes with answer sheets, making it a perfect resource to support all staff, specialists and non-specialists. Could even be used for effective cover and peer assessment. Resources have been proofread by two native speakers.
A FREE sample resource in this style is available in my TES shop in French on the topic of charity work.
This time-saving resource provides students with vocabulary acquisition, practice and production on the topic of immigration and equality linking into social issues. There are a variety of different types of task such as comprehension questions, ‘find the German for’, gap fills and true. false or not in the text which readies students for the styles of questions that they face in GCSE exams. They can also be used to practice and develop reading aloud and dictation skills. Extension tasks are provided to stretch and challenge students which involves understanding more complex vocabulary and translation. However, this resource would also be suitable for KS3 teaching.
This resource also comes with answer sheets, making it a perfect resource to support all staff, specialists and non-specialists. Could even be used for effective cover and peer assessment. Resources have been proofread by two native speakers.
A FREE sample resource in this style is available in my TES shop in French on the topic of charity work.
This time-saving resource provides students with vocabulary acquisition, practice and production on the topic of mobile phones. There are a variety of different types of task such as comprehension questions, ‘find the French for’, gap fills and true. false or not in the text which readies students for the styles of questions that they face in GCSE exams. They can also be used to practice and develop reading aloud and dictation skills. Extension tasks are provided to stretch and challenge students which involves understanding more complex vocabulary and translation. However, this resource would also be suitable for KS3 teaching.
This resource also comes with answer sheets, making it a perfect resource to support all staff, specialists and non-specialists. Could even be used for effective cover and peer assessment. Resources have been proofread by two native speakers.
A FREE sample resource in this style is available in my TES shop on the topic of charity work.
This time-saving resource provides students with vocabulary acquisition, practice and production on the topic of physical descriptions. There are a variety of different types of task such as comprehension questions, ‘find the German for’, gap fills and true. false or not in the text which readies students for the styles of questions that they face in GCSE exams. They can also be used to practice and develop reading aloud and dictation skills. Two tasks facilitate the description of photographs, in preparation for the speaking and writing exams, getting students used to these questions and photos that may be similar to the ones they encounter. Extension tasks are provided to stretch and challenge students which involves understanding more complex vocabulary and translation. This resource includes writing practice on this topic ‘physical descriptions’, reflecting on the vocabulary used in the prior tasks, is broken up into a 40 word, a 90 word and a 150 word task, allowing for use with all levels.
This resource also comes with answer sheets, making it a perfect resource to support all staff, specialists and non-specialists. Could even be used for effective cover and peer assessment. Resources have been proofread by two native speakers.
A FREE sample resource in this style is available in my TES shop in French on the topic of charity work.
This time-saving resource provides students with vocabulary acquisition, practice and production on the topic of family. There are a variety of different types of task such as comprehension questions, ‘find the German for’, gap fills and true. false or not in the text which readies students for the styles of questions that they face in GCSE exams. They can also be used to practice and develop reading aloud and dictation skills. Extension tasks are provided to stretch and challenge students which involves understanding more complex vocabulary and translation. However, this resource would also be suitable for KS3 teaching.
This resource also comes with answer sheets, making it a perfect resource to support all staff, specialists and non-specialists. Could even be used for effective cover and peer assessment. Resources have been proofread by two native speakers.
A FREE sample resource in this style is available in my TES shop in French on the topic of charity work.
This time-saving resource provides students with vocabulary acquisition, practice and production on the topic of healthy living and lifestyles. There are a variety of different types of task such as comprehension questions, ‘find the French for’, gap fills and true. false or not in the text which readies students for the styles of questions that they face in GCSE exams. Two tasks facilitate the description of photographs, in preparation for the speaking and writing exams, getting students used to these questions and photos that may be similar to the ones they encounter. Extension tasks are provided to stretch and challenge students which involves understanding more complex vocabulary and translation. This resource includes writing practice on this topic ‘Healthy living’, reflecting on the vocabulary used in the prior tasks, is broken up into a 40 word, a 90 word and a 150 word task, allowing for use with all levels.
This resource also comes with answer sheets, making it a perfect resource to support all staff, specialists and non-specialists. Could even be used for effective cover and peer assessment. Resources have been proofread by two native speakers.
A FREE sample resource in this style is available in my TES shop on the topic of charity work.
This time-saving resource provides students with vocabulary acquisition, practice and production on the topic of family relationships. There are a variety of different types of task such as comprehension questions, ‘find the French for’, gap fills and true. false or not in the text which readies students for the styles of questions that they face in GCSE exams. Two tasks facilitate the description of photographs, in preparation for the speaking and writing exams, getting students used to these questions and photos that may be similar to the ones they encounter. Extension tasks are provided to stretch and challenge students which involves understanding more complex vocabulary and translation. This resource includes writing practice on this topic ‘Family Relationships’, reflecting on the vocabulary used in the prior tasks, is broken up into a 40 word, a 90 word and a 150 word task, allowing for use with all levels.
This resource also comes with answer sheets, making it a perfect resource to support all staff, specialists and non-specialists. Could even be used for effective cover and peer assessment. Resources have been proofread by two native speakers.
A FREE sample resource in this style is available in my TES shop on the topic of charity work.
FREE SAMPLE - Many other available in this style for a wide variety of topics in FRENCH, GERMAN & SPANISH
This time-saving resource provides students with vocabulary acquisition, practice and production on the topic of the calendar, linking in culture and festivals. There are a variety of different types of task such as comprehension questions, ‘find the Spanish for’, gap fills and true. false or not in the text which readies students for the styles of questions that they face in GCSE exams. They can also be used to practice and develop reading aloud and dictation skills. Two tasks facilitate the description of photographs, in preparation for the speaking and writing exams, getting students used to these questions and photos that may be similar to the ones they encounter. Extension tasks are provided to stretch and challenge students which involves understanding more complex vocabulary and translation. This resource includes writing practice on this topic 'the calendar’, reflecting on the vocabulary used in the prior tasks, is broken up into a 40 word, a 90 word and a 150 word task, allowing for use with all levels.
This resource also comes with answer sheets, making it a perfect resource to support all staff, specialists and non-specialists. Could even be used for effective cover and peer assessment. Resources have been proofread by two native speakers.
Another FREE sample resource in this style is available in my TES shop in French on the topic of charity work.