An animated powerpoint that introduces countries and nationalities with lots of repetition, match up exercises, a listening activity and a grammar exercise. It’s fairly old school style but I have been using it for years and it never fails to engage youngers students. It would take up 2-3 lessons.

An attractive powerpoint introducing basic technology phrases followed by whole class games and Conti style activities such as Tangled Translation, Ping Pong Translation, Verbal Volley Match up, Translate with first letter of each word, etc. A good motivator for all ability levels. Worked very well for my classes. Thanks Pixabay for the image

A powerpoint introducing advanced level vocabulary on the topic of the internet. There are many activities included covering the skills of reading, listening and translation. Some activities are Conti Style (Ping Pong Translation, Faulty Echo, etc). It would suit A Level or Scottish Higher Students as well as upper level GCSE or National 5.

A Powerpoint introducing TV vocabulary at a fairly advanced level with reading, listening and speaking practice, including Conti style activities. Perfect for A level, Upper GCSE, Scottish Higher of Upper Nat 5.

An attractive powerpoint that introduces fairly advanced mobile phone vocabulary with some Conti style practice activities (Tangled Translation and Mosaic Listening) along with a writing task. Perfect for A Level, Upper GCSE, Scottish Higher or Upper Nat 5.

A detailed powerpoint introducing vocabulary to talk about the subject of alcohol abuse and prevention. There are a variety of activities to practise the vocab learned, some based on Conti such as Knots and Crosses and Tangled Translations and others based on co-operative learning and modern techniques.

An attractive powerpoint introducing the vocabulary to cover the bullet point about what you did on your stay abroad. There are lots of modern activities to practise the vocabulary including Conti style.

An attractive powerpoint introducing Directed Writing Vocabulary to talk about where you went and who was there. There are activities (mostly Conti style) to practice the new vocabulary anda short writing task at the end.

A powerpoint introducing vocab for the bullet points of how long you are staying and where you are going to stay with accompanying Conti-style Activities such as Sentences Bingo, One Pen One Dice and Rock Climbing as well as a writing task at the end.

A vocabulary mat that could be stuck to pupils’ desks or just given as a handout with all the basic vocabulary that pupils might need on a day to day basis in the classroom - numbers, linking words and opinions. It has both simple and complex linking words and opinions to suit pupils of different abilities.

An attractive powerpoint which takes pupils through what is required for the National 5 Assignment in child-friendly language. It explains the process in detail and gives links to the relevant parts of the SQA website which show marking criteria, the answer booklet, examples of previous assignments with feedback on grades, etc. It could also be a helpful reminder to teachers about where everything is or a more manageable guide for new teachers who haven’t taught the assignment before.

A step-by-step guide as to how to complete the job application for N5 French. It gives a child-friendly version of the marking criteria, explains what is expected and offers vocabulary options to choose from.

An attractive Powerpoint that describes what happens in each scene, includes group activities, short video clips from the film and a quiz at the end. It is based on the Hodder Education Modern Languages Study Guide. It can be used in conjunction with this book or as a stand alone resource.

An eye-catching powerpoint which explains the idea of Fair Trade and allows students to discuss the issue using present subjunctive phrases and play a game to practise the vocabulary.

An engaging powerpoint which presents the vocabulary ‘Te gustaría’ and various places in the town as well as reactions to the suggestion (based on the vocabulary from Viva 2). There are activities to help memorise the vocabulary and one slide linking to textbook activities (which could be deleted if you are not using the book). My pupils loved the lesson and most could tell me all the places in the town and reactions by the end.

A powerpoint introducing vocabulary to do with relationships with friends and teenage worries. There are practice activities such as translation, dictation, fill in the blanks and speaking in pairs.

A detailed powerpoint introducing phrases about Healthy Eating. There are lots of Reading and Listening activities included as well as some games.

A powerpoint introducing advanced level vocabulary about cinema with activities to practise what has been learned. Perfect for A Level, Upper GCSE, Higher or Upper Nat 5 levels.

A powerpoint presentation which introduces vocabulary to talk about the dangers of smoking followed by lots of different activities (including Conti style) to practise it. Would suit A-Level, Upper GCSE, Scottish Higher or Upper N5 levels.