This resource consists of two worksheets on regular -er verbs following the standard pattern (like ‘parler’) and four on -er verbs with changes in spelling (like ‘manger, lancer, promener, jeter, préférer’). A brief explanation and two practice exercises are provided on each sheet. Probably best used for work in exercise books. Although the material could be suitable for more able KS2 pupils, it is best used for KS3 and GCSE.

This resource could form the basis of a whole lesson. There is a presentation on expressions which use ‘avoir’ in French, but ‘to be’ in English. It is supplied in several formats: an MP4 video which can be teacher controlled using the pause button. a PDF version of the same material that can be used for classroom display. a pupil notes version in black and white so that pupils can make lesson notes or use it for homework or revision. For follow-up work, there is a multiple choice exercise. This contains a red herring - one of the verbs does not take avoir.

The second set of French worksheets for beginners or near-beginners. 5 topic folders each containing 12 worksheets: 3 each of crosswords, multiple choice, word searches and matching activities. A word list for home study is included in each folder. Answer sheets supplied.

The use of French articles is often different from English, and it is an area where even experienced students make mistakes. This set of resources addresses that, covering the definite, indefinite and partitive articles. There is a support sheet and two worksheets for each. The accompanying answers have explanatory notes referring students to the rules covered in the support sheet. Each worksheet has 8 short questions to be translated from English to French. One mark is awarded for getting the article right, and a second mark for the correctness of the whole response. Each of the sets would provide ideal independent work to follow on from an online lesson.

This is a 13 page pdf file containing 5 separate activities suitable for KS3 or upper KS2 English. The unit begins with a 500 word comprehension about the origin of Christmas crackers. The comprehension contains 15 questions, with available marks indicated. A mark scheme is supplied. It is followed by differentiated dictation: 3 versions of the same 100 word text based on the reading passage. Teacher notes are supplied. The third activity is a speed dictation (Dictagloss). Another 100 word text is read at speed and pupils are tasked with re-assembling it collaboratively. This activity should generate a lot of talk. Full teacher notes accompany the text. After that there is a worksheet on root words and word families, with teacher notes. Finally, the writing activity is an acrostic poem entitled CRACKERS. 2 examples of teacher-generated acrostic poems are included in the teaching notes.

Five folders each containing 3 worksheets to support teaching of Russian greetings. The sixth item is a presentation linking to the online resources on which the worksheets are based (this file is available separately as a free resource, but is included here for convenience).

A great classroom game for 8 players or teams. There are 6 single jeopardy topics (clothes, food, regular -er verbs, Easter, numbers, common words) and six grammar-based double jeopardy topics. The final jeopardy question has a betting component where contestants can win or lose as much as they like. There is an optional timer at the bottom of the question slides, and upbeat music that could really get on the your nerves (turn the volume down!). You probably need to allow about half an hour to get through to the end. Instructions and optional settings are included, as is a link to the Excel template which you could use to make your own version of the game. Make sure you enable macros on your computer, or none of it will work! Do leave feedback, as it’s really helpful in preparing future games!

This is the third set of French worksheets for beginners or near-beginners. There are 5 topic folders, each containing a word list and 12 worksheets: 3 each of crosswords, multiple choice, wordsearches and translation (matching) activities. Answer sheets are included.

A bright and interactive PowerPoint presentation to enable pupils to begin building sentences and conduct simple conversations. It covers the first and second person singular of ‘avoir’ so that children are able to ask for and give information about their pets. It also deals with the masculine and feminine singular of adjectives including possessives (mon/ma; ton/ta). There is an accompanying vocabulary sheet, which needs to be studied before embarking on the paired and group conversation activities suggested in the presentation. Several worksheets accompany the PowerPoint: a crossword and word search to support the learning of essential vocabulary, a cloze exercise based on a simple text to be tackled as pupils progress towards sentence work, and finally, a written exercise where the task is to continue a conversation about pets between two friends.

A French action song with lots of repetition. For teaching names of animals and verbs describing their actions. Great for younger classes, but I've also used this with Y6 who loved letting their hair down!.

For KS2 and KS3. French shopping language - buying fruit and vegetables at the market. A cumulative song that works a bit like the game 'I went to the market and bought ...", which would make a good supplementary activity for a lesson.

This consists of two timed tests (PowerPoint) on French regular -er verbs with spelling changes to keep soft consonant sounds (eg mangeons, commençons). There are 32 questions in each set. In the first, pupils are given a subject pronoun and have to supply the correct form of the verb. In the second set, the verb appears in a sentence. Pupils are given 10 seconds to write the missing verb on their answer sheet. The teacher controls how many times the test is viewed, removing test sheets after 1 viewing by the most able pupils and giving extra time to pupils who need it. The same slides are presented in card format so that they can be laminated and used for independent or group work. They make an excellent re-usable resource for a language corner. Pupil sheets and answer sheets are supplied. There is also a set of motivational reward stickers (5 in the pack) . Less difficult -er verbs without spelling changes are available in a separate pack (sets 1 & 2).

This consists of two timed tests (PowerPoint) on French regular -er verbs. There are 32 questions in each set. In the first, pupils are given a subject pronoun and have to supply the correct form of the verb. In the second set, the verb appears in a sentence. Pupils are given 10 seconds to write the missing verb on their answer sheet. The teacher controls how many times the test is viewed, removing test sheets after 1 viewing by the most able pupils and giving extra time to pupils who need it. The same slides are presented in card format so that they can be laminated and used for independent or group work. They make an excellent re-usable resource for a language corner. Pupil sheets and answer sheets are supplied. There is also a set of motivational reward stickers (5 in the pack) . More difficult -er verbs with spelling changes are available in a separate pack (sets 3 & 4).

KS2 resource for teaching imperatives through song. Includes words, music score, sound files, presentation, flashcards and lesson plan. Listening, speaking, reading and writing objectives covered.

This revised resource is based on the Edexcel German GCSE 9-1 Future Aspirations, Study and Work topic (foundation tier - 60 words). There are 4 folders, each containing a vocabulary list of 15 words, plus 4 sets of activities based on the list (multiple choice, matching, crosswords and wordsearches). There are 3 versions of the activities in each set, which makes them useful for test situations to prevent collaboration, or to provide extra practice for homework. Answer sheets are included.

Upper KS2 or older pupils will enjoy this song covering a range of holiday vocabulary: packing bags, going to the swimming pool, restaurant and café. MP3 file and sheet music with lyrics included.

A ten slide presentation shows the rules for the pronunciation of final consonants in French. It covers silent endings - single consonants silent endings - consonant clusters (e.g. est) C,R,F,L (the CaReFuL) consonants Liaisons before vowels There are two follow-up multiple choice worksheets, where pupils have to identify the odd one out of a group of four words. Answers are provided. I have also included sound files which could be useful for non-specialist teachers or for pupils working independently.

For KS2 and KS3. Score, lyrics and MP3 file, plus a sentence scaffolding sheet where pupils make sentences for ordering food of various flavours using à la, au etc.

Two sets of 5 worksheets (with answers) for helping pupils to memorise the verbs which are conjugated with être in compound tenses. One is a set of crosswords, and the other is a set of wordsearches. Also included is an MP4 version of an animated presentation.

Five folders each containing 3 worksheets to support teaching of German greetings. The sixth item is a presentation linking to the online resources on which the worksheets are based (this file is available separately as a free resource, but is included here for convenience).