An MFL teacher and private tutor focusing on producing high-quality, interactive resources for MFL students - primarily working with Spanish and French.
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An MFL teacher and private tutor focusing on producing high-quality, interactive resources for MFL students - primarily working with Spanish and French.
Feel free to message to organise a personalised bundle.
A 1-page French reading comprehension based on discussing the topic of ‘technology’ in Vanuatu. This document expresses the advantages and disadvantages of the Internet, and is incorporated with vocabulary and reading activities.
Level: Medium
Tenses used: Present Tense
Skills developed: Reading
For more information about the author, please visit: https://jessyemills.wixsite.com/languages
A bundle of 4 documents aimed to consolidate students’ knowledge of the Future Tense, comprised of:
A 2-page resource outlining the ‘rules’ of how to conjugate a verb into the Future Tense
A 2-page worksheet based on recapping the irregular verbs in the Future Tense
A 2-page worksheet for students to consolidate their knowledge of regular verbs in the Future Tense
A 2-page worksheet for students to consolidate their knowledge of irregular verbs in the Future Tense
For more information about the author, please visit: https://jessyemills.wixsite.com/languages
A 2-page Spanish resource focusing on conjugating key verbs associated with ‘free time’ into the preterite tense. There are therefore grammar activities, translations, a reading comprehension as well as a writing task.
The incorporated verbs include:
Charlar
Bailar
Leer
Escuchar
Pasar
Cantar
Ver
Level: Medium
Tenses used: Present Tense/Preterite Tense
Skills developed: Reading/Writing/Grammar/Translations
For more information about the author, please visit: https://jessyemills.wixsite.com/languages
A French bundle comprising of 2 powerpoints (2 individual lessons) which focus on Studio 2’s Module 1.2: J’ai une passion pour le cinéma. This bundle is aimed for KS3 (Year 8) students.
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Powerpoint/lesson 1:
29 slides
TV show vocabulary starter activity
Introduction of film vocabulary
Vocabulary activities
Introduction of more complex opinion phrases
King Charles reading comprehension
Trapdoor speaking activity
Speaking task
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Powerpoint/lesson 2:
16 slides
Film vocabulary starter activity
Vocabulary activities
Listening comprehension x2
Reading comprehension
EN>FR translations
Writing task
A Spanish bundle comprising of 3 powerpoints (3 individual lessons) and 1 handout which focus on AQA GCSE Spanish Module 6.3: Un día especial.
This resource is not tailored for the new GCSE (2024 spec), and is designed for a mixed-ability group.
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Powerpoint/lesson 1:
21 slides
Preterite tense verbs starter activity
Recap of key holidays
Listening comprehension
Reading comprehensions x2
Cultural slide on ‘quinceañera’
Preterite tense recap
Grammar activities
ES>EN translations
EN>ES translations
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Powerpoint/lesson 2:
19 slides
Key holiday starter activity
‘hay que’ grammar point
Grammar activities
Dictation task
Reading comprehension
ES>EN translations
EN>ES translations
Plenary game to consolidate vocabulary
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Powerpoint/lesson 3:
16 slides
‘hay que’ starter activity
Listening comprehension
Superlative grammar point
Grammar activities
ES>EN translations
ES>EN translations
Pass-the-parcel plenary game
A bundle of 4 resources aimed at consolidating students’ knowledge on the Present Subjunctive Tense, comprised of:
A 2-page document outlining the rules of conjugating both regular and irregular verbs into the Present Subjunctive Tense
A 7-page document based on ‘light-hearted’ translations taken from well-known movie clips which would involve the Present Subjunctive
A 4-page document based on ‘light-hearted’ translations taken from well-known movie clips which would involve the Present Subjunctive
A 7-page document which provides roughly 140 examples of the Present Subjunctive Tense based on the AQA topics (students are encouraged to pick a few of these to adapt and include in their own writing and speaking)
A 1-page document outlining the triggers for the Present Subjunctive Tense as well as the irregular conjugations
For more information about the author, please visit: https://jessyemills.wixsite.com/languages
A 2-page French reading comprehension based on discussing the topic of ‘technology’ in the DRC. This document contains lots of direct object pronouns, and alongside the typical reading comprehension questions, there are two opportunities for students to develop their writing skills.
Level: Medium
Tenses used: Present Tense/Passé Composé Tense
Skills developed: Reading/Writing
For more information about the author, please visit: https://jessyemills.wixsite.com/languages
A 2-page French reading comprehension based on discussing the topic of ‘technology’ in Morocco. Alongside vocabulary, grammar and reading activities, students are also prompted to develop their writing skills at the end of the resource.
Level: Medium
Tenses used: Present Tense/Passé Composé Tense/Conditional Tense
Skills developed: Reading/Writing
For more information about the author, please visit: https://jessyemills.wixsite.com/languages
A 2-page Spanish reading comprehension based on discussing family members and ages. This is then followed by an outline of how to state ages (present tense conjugation of TENER and numbers in written form), along with various translations and writing activities. Towards the end of the document, students will also be able to develop their writing skills by describing their family.
Level: Beginners
Tenses used: Present Tense
Skills developed: Reading/Translation/Writing
A 2-page Spanish reading comprehension based on films, within the topic of 'free time’. This resource is based in Roatán (Honduras), to broaden students’ knowledge of Hispanic cultures. There are vocabulary activities, reading comprehension questions and a writing activity. References to the Spanish Civil War are made.
Disclaimer: This text contains lots of complex structures, and niche vocabulary (eg. Yo diría que/tiene que ser/giros inesperados).
Level: Medium/Advanced
Tenses used: Present Tense/Conditional Tense/Preterite Tense
Skills developed: Reading/Writing
For more information about the author, please visit: https://jessyemills.wixsite.com/languages
A French bundle comprising of 4 powerpoints (4 individual lessons) which focus on Studio 1’s Module 2.1: Mes matières. There is also an extra lesson plan based on ‘Mes profs’. This bundle is aimed for KS3 (Year 7) students.
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Powerpoint/lesson 1:
34 slides
Cultural starter
Introducing new vocabulary
Vocabulary activities
Grammar (gender of nouns)
Speaking task
Plenary game
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Powerpoint/lesson 2:
43 slides
Vocabulary recap starter
Introducing opinion phrases
FR>EN translations
Listening activity
Introducing reasoning vocabulary
Vocabulary activities
Reading comprehension
Speaking tasks
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Powerpoint/lesson 3:
36 slides
Vocabulary recap starter
Recap opinion phrases (and introducing je suis faible and je suis fort
FR>EN translations
-Listening activity
Reading comprehension
Speaking task
Writing task
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Powerpoint/lesson 4:
38 slides
Mini-translation starters
Introducing vocabulary (describing teachers)
Vocabulary activities
Reading comprehension
Grammar tasks
Speaking tasks
Writing task
A French bundle comprising of 2 powerpoints (2 individual lessons) which focus on Studio 1’s Module 4.1: Là où j’habite. This bundle is aimed for KS3 (Year 7-8) students.
Powerpoint/Lesson 1:
31 slides
“Five-a-day” retrieval starter
Introduction of new vocabulary (what’s in my town)
Vocabulary activities
Listening comprehension
Sentence builders
Scaffolded writing task
Plenary guessing game
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Powerpoint/Lesson 2:
18 slides
Vocabulary retrieval starter activity
Introduction of opinion vocabulary
Listening comprehension
Reading comprehension
Dictation task (pairwork)
Writing task
Plenary game to support speaking
A 35-page document designed for AQA French students to revise the topics of ‘Social issues’ and 'Global issues’. This document contains the vocabulary, grammar points and numerous activities (reading/writing/EN>FR translations/FR>EN translations) along with answers.
Certain sections are designed for ‘higher-tier’ students, as they contain more complex grammar/vocabulary.
A page is dedicated to the DOCTOR acronym, highlighting how students can work towards a higher grade in this topic, within their writing and speaking exams.
Layout of the document includes:
Page 2 – Voluntary work vocabulary
a) Verb faire du bénévolat
b) Verb vouloir (conditional)
c) Verb aimer (conditional)
d) Gerund + present participle complex grammar structure
Page 3 – Specific drugs and alcohol vocabulary
a) Time phrases with depuis
Page 4 – Specific charity vocabulary
a) Verb s’occuper de
b) Charity causes
Page 5 – Charity roles
Page 6 - Specific drug vocabulary
Page 7 – Complex phrases relating to social issues
a) Verb s’inquièter
b) Verb se faire peur
Page 8 – Developing answers based on social problems
Page 9 – Il faut and Il faut que
a) Social problem solutions
b) Verb protéger (indicative and subjunctive present)
Page 10 – Verb devoir (conditional)
a) Imperative tense
Page 11 – Miscellaneous vocabulary relating to social issues
Page 12 – Environmental vocabulary
a) Higher level opinion phrases
b) Developing opinions with reasons
Page 13 – Reasoning opinions on environmental issues
Page 14 – Recycling materials
a) Verb recycler (present and imperfect)
Page 16 – Energy vocabulary
a) Comparison phrases
Page 17 – Direct object pronouns
a) Actions to help the environment
b) Obligation phrases
Page 19 – Si clauses
Page 21 – Environmental adjectives
a) Comparing present town with the past
b) Miscellaneous vocabulary relating to the environment
Page 23 – Parts of the body vocabulary
a) Verb avoir mal à
b) Preposition à
c) Verb se casser
d) Verb se blesser
e) Miscellaneous ailment vocabulary
Page 24 – Verb se tordre
a) Other body part vocabulary
b) Miscellaneous malady vocabulary
Page 26 – How to live a healthy lifestyle
Page 30 – DOCTOR acronym
DISCLAIMER Some of the resources within this document were not created by me. Rather, I have collated mine, and others’ work, to make a handy revision document for Y11 students.
A 32-page document designed for AQA Spanish students to revise the topic of ‘Free-time activities’. This document contains the vocabulary, grammar points and numerous activities (reading/writing/EN>ES translations/ES>EN translations) along with answers.
Certain sections are designed for ‘higher-tier’ students, as they contain more complex grammar/vocabulary.
A page is dedicated to the DOCTOR acronym, highlighting how students can work towards a higher grade in this topic, within their writing and speaking exams.
Layout of the document includes:
Page 2 – Music genres
i. Verb escuchar (present and imperfect)
ii. Miscellaneous musical vocabulary
Page 4 – Adverbs of frequency
i. Musical adjectives
ii. Subjunctive phrases
Page 5 – Verb encontrar (present)
i. Direct object pronouns
ii. Less common music/dance vocabulary
Page 6 – Verb cantar (present)
i. Verb tocar (present)
ii. Instruments
iii. Verb ser miembro/a de (present)
iv. Verb aprendo (present)
Page 7 – Verb tocar (imperfect)
i. Verb gustar (conditional)
Page 8 – Verb ver (present and preterite)
Page 9 – TV shows
i. Time phrases
ii. Verb mirar (present)
iii. TV show adjectives
Page 10 – Opinion phrases
Page 11 – Verb encontrar (preterite)
Page 13 – Opinions on the cinema
Page 16 – Food vocabulary
i. Verb comer (present)
ii. Verb beber (present)
Page 17 – Drink vocabulary
i. Verb comer (preterite and future)
ii. Verb beber (preterite and future)
iii. Meal times
Page 20 – Food adjectives
i. Quantitative adjectives
ii. Verb estar (imperfect)
iii. Restaurant complaints
Page 22 – Introduction to sports with hacer and jugar
Page 23 – Verb hacer (present)
i. Verb jugar (present)
ii. Sports vocabulary
iii. Days of the week
Page 25 – Verb jugar (imperfect)
i. Verb hacer (imperfect)
ii. Verb gustar (conditional)
DISCLAIMER Some of the resources within this document were not created by me. Rather, I have collated mine, and others’ work, to make a handy revision document for Y11 students.
A French bundle comprised of seven booklets based on the AQA topics of:
Me, my family and friends (22 pages)
Technology in everyday life (21 pages)
Free-time activities (26 pages)
Customs and festivals in French-speaking countries/communities (19 pages)
Home, town, neighbourhood and region (29 pages)
Social and global issues (35 pages)
Travel and tourism (28 pages)
DISCLAIMER Some of the resources within this document were not created by me. Rather, I have collated mine, and others’ work, to make a handy revision document for Y11 students.
A Spanish bundle comprising of 3 powerpoints (3 individual lessons) which focus on AQA GCSE Spanish Module 7.1: Qué haces para ganar dinero.
This resource is not tailored for the new GCSE (2024 spec), and is designed for a mixed-ability group.
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Powerpoint/lesson 1:
20 slides
Writing starter activity
Introduction of chores vocabulary
Vocabulary activities
Listening comprehensions x2
Reading comprehension
Recap of ‘suelo +inf’
Introduction of ‘solía + inf’
Speaking task
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Powerpoint/lesson 2:
24 slides
Past paper reading question starter activity
Vocabulary activities
Listening comprehension
Recap of the preterite tense
Grammar activities
EN>ES translations
Speaking task
Writing task
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Powerpoint/lesson 3:
12 slides
Preterite tense starter activity
Role-play questions (taken from past paper)
Photo card questions (taken from past paper)
A Spanish bundle comprising of 2 powerpoints (2 individual lessons) and 1 handout which focus on AQA GCSE Spanish Module 7.3: Por qué aprender idiomas.
This resource is not tailored for the new GCSE (2024 spec), and is designed for a mixed-ability group.
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Powerpoint/lesson 1:
12 slides
Language vocabulary starter activity
Listening comprehension
Introduction of vocabulary
Reading comprehensions x2
Writing task
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Powerpoint/lesson 2:
20 slides
ES>EN translation starter activity
Introduction of ‘future tense’ phrases
Grammar activities
Cultural aspect on Colombia
Reading comprehension
EN>ES translations
Writing tasks
A Spanish bundle comprising of 2 powerpoints (2 individual lessons) which focus on AQA GCSE Spanish Module 7.4: Solicitando un trabajo.
This resource is not tailored for the new GCSE (2024 spec), and is designed for a mixed-ability group.
DISCLAIMER: The second powerpoint doesn’t use the textbook resources, but rather past-paper questions
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Powerpoint/lesson 1:
16 slides
Profession vocabulary starter activity
Listening comprehensions x2
Reading comprehension
ES>EN translations
EN>ES translations
Speaking tasks
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Powerpoint/lesson 2:
13 slides
Question words vocabulary starter activity
Listening questions x4 (foundation and higher)
Reading questions x3 (foundation and higher)
Writing question (90-word email)