Engaging, contemporary and language-rich resources for challenging your language learners to greater proficiency. Building MFL reading skills and general knowledge with fun, vocabulary-driven worksheets that are ideal for topic-based class project work, cover worksheets or homework.
Engaging, contemporary and language-rich resources for challenging your language learners to greater proficiency. Building MFL reading skills and general knowledge with fun, vocabulary-driven worksheets that are ideal for topic-based class project work, cover worksheets or homework.
Two-page Spanish activity worksheet on the popular Colombian singer Shakira. The worksheet presents twelve vocabulary items and associated activities related to her career and works, along with a short passage for reading practice, and associated activities. The level is aimed at a proficient pre-GCSE group (Year 8/9/10). The activities are designed to activate general reading and context / gist skills beyond the listed vocab.
Great as homework or as a cover lesson worksheet. An answer key is included, so the worksheet can be used by non-subject specialist educators as well.
This three-page English language activity worksheet presents a potted history of Robert Burns, and explores Burns Night traditions in Scotland. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to discuss elements of Scottish culture, and more widely, themes of celebration and national holidays.
The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A third page features a typical Burns Night itinerary, with further comprehension questions.
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale, designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts.
In terms of language topic link-ups, the vocabulary in the worksheet feeds well into Food and Drink, Friends and Family and Special Occasions.
A fourth page including suggested model answers is supplied.
Trigger warning: mention of alcohol (the traditional dram of whisky) and animal products.
This four-page French activity worksheet presents a potted history of Robert Burns, and explores Burns Night traditions in Scotland. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to discuss elements of Scottish culture, and more widely, themes of celebration and national holidays.
The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A third page features a typical Burns Night itinerary, with further comprehension questions, and a fourth features a gap-fill and definitions exercise.
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), with plenty of cognates designed to encouraging gist-reading longer texts.
In terms of language topic link-ups, the vocabulary in the worksheet feeds well into Food and Drink, Friends and Family and Special Occasions.
A fifth page including suggested model answers is supplied.
Trigger warning: mention of alcohol (the traditional dram of whisky).
A four-page worksheet entirely in the target language, presenting the basic rules for expressing likes and dislikes with me gusta along with a set of exercises to practise the rules in the context of the first and second person singular. Plenty of English cognates are used in the examples, with illustrations for words they may not necessarily know.
Exercises include:
Gapfill (select the correct form of me gusta)
Writing (do you like…?)
Writing (‘La entrevista’ - the interview - fill in the speech bubbles)
Created for a mixed ability Key Stage 3 class, but could easily be used in Key Stage 2 Primary Languages too.
Answers to the fixed activities, plus some teacher notes are included on a fifth supplementary page.
This four-page French activity worksheet explores the origins and traditions of Saint Valentine’s Day in France. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the day itself, as well as wider themes of celebration.
The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A third page includes vocabulary exercises to consolidate new words, with a true/false quiz on the fourth page (with some humorous red herrings!).
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), with plenty of cognates designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts.
A page with answers to all the questions is supplied at the end of the worksheet.
This set of four-page activity worksheets explores the origins and traditions of Saint Valentine’s Day in the target countries of each language. They aim to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the day itself, as well as wider themes of celebration.
The worksheets comprise four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A third page includes vocabulary exercises to consolidate new words, with a true/false quiz on the fourth page (with some humorous red herrings!).
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), with plenty of cognates designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts.
A page with answers to all the questions is supplied at the end of the worksheet.
The French Revolution - La Révolution française
Two-page activity worksheet in French, from a set on French culture and history topics. Presents twelve vocabulary items and associated activities, but this is more about general reading skills than the actual vocabulary; students are challenged to understand words in context and gist.
Activities included:
Definitions quiz
Sentence gapfill
Reconstitute the sentences
Great as homework or cover work for Key Stage 3 classes; an answer page is included, so the worksheet can be used with non-specialist teachers as well.
Note that there’s obviously some reference to conflict, in case that isn’t appropriate for some groups.
Two-page French activity worksheet on the popular French singer Matt Pokora. The worksheet presents twelve vocabulary items and associated activities related to his career and bio. Activities are designed to activate general reading and context / gist skills beyond the new vocab.
Great as homework or as a cover lesson worksheet. An answer key is included, so the worksheet can be used by non-subject specialist educators as well.
Two-page French activity worksheet on fashion and couture. Conceived as an extension to the Clothing topic, and aimed at around A1-A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for challenging proficient Key Stage 3 groups). Presents twelve vocabulary items, along with the following activities, which recycle the vocabulary in context:
Descriptions quiz
Gapfill
Reconstitute the sentences (x2)
The focus is on general reading skills; students are challenged to understand gist and words in context. Tenses are chiefly the present and perfect.
Great for a differentiation extension when teaching clothing. Suitable for topic prep / revision, homework or cover work; an answer page is included, so the worksheet can be used with non-specialist teachers as well.
Two-page Spanish activity worksheet on the popular Spanish singer David Bisbal. The worksheet presents twelve vocabulary items and associated activities related to his career and works, along with a short passage for reading practice, and associated activities. The level is aimed at a proficient pre-GCSE group (Year 8/9/10). The activities are designed to activate general reading and context / gist skills beyond the listed vocab.
Great as homework or as a cover lesson worksheet. An answer key is included, so the worksheet can be used by non-subject specialist educators as well.
Two-page activity worksheet on the Spanish Civil War, from a series on Spanish culture and history topics. Aimed at around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for proficient Key Stage 3 groups); tenses uses include the present and preterite. Presents twelve vocabulary items, a short original reading passage and associated activities that focus on key facts and events in the history of the conflict. The goal is to support general reading skills; students are challenged to understand words in context and gist.
Intended as a short class project unit, it also works well as a homework or cover worksheet; a full answer key is included.
Three-page French activity worksheet on the Eiffel Tower. The worksheet presents twelve vocabulary items and associated activities outlining key concepts, using language aimed at A1/A2 of the CEFR scale (so great for proficient Key Stage 3/4 groups). Exercises are designed to activate general reading and context / gist skills beyond the new vocab. There’s also a fun Eiffel Tower facts quiz at the end!
Ideal as a class-based project, or as homework or cover lesson material. An answer key is included, so the worksheet can be used by non-subject specialist educators as well.
A set of six multi-page French vocabulary / activity worksheets relating to history and culture topics:
Charlemagne
Versailles
Marie Antoinette
The French Revolution
Bastille Day
Napoléon Bonaparte
Aimed at challenging proficient Key Stage 3/4 groups with reading for gist and context. All include an answer sheet.
This three-page Spanish activity worksheet explores the origins and traditions of Chinese New Year, including how it is celebrated in Spain. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the festival itself, as well as wider themes of celebration.
The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A third page includes vocabulary exercises to consolidate new words.
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), with plenty of cognates designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts.
In terms of language topic link-ups, the vocabulary in the worksheet feeds well into Food and Drink, Friends and Family and Special Occasions.
A page with answers to all the questions is supplied at the end of the worksheet.
This three-page English language activity worksheet explores the origins and traditions of Chinese New Year, including how it is celebrated by communities in the UK. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the festival itself, as well as wider themes of celebration.
The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A third page includes vocabulary exercises to consolidate new words.
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts.
In terms of language topic link-ups, the vocabulary in the worksheet feeds well into Food and Drink, Friends and Family and Special Occasions.
A page with answers to all the questions is supplied at the end of the worksheet.
This four-page German activity worksheet explores the origins and traditions of Saint Valentine’s Day, from its Roman origins to practices in the German-speaking countries today. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the day itself, as well as wider themes of celebration.
The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A third page includes vocabulary exercises to consolidate new words, with a true/false quiz on the fourth page (with some humorous red herrings!).
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts.
A page with answers to all the questions is supplied at the end of the worksheet.
This four-page English (EFL) activity worksheet explores the origins and traditions of Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day, in the UK. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the day itself, as well as wider themes of celebration.
The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each (including, of course, instructions on how to make a pancake!). A third page includes vocabulary exercises to consolidate new words, with a true/false quiz on the fourth page (with some humorous red herrings!).
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts. Link-up topics include Celebrations and Festivals, and Food and Drink.
A page with answers to all the questions is supplied at the end of the worksheet.
This four-page English language activity worksheet introduces some of the meanings and practices behind the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about Ramadan itself, as well as wider themes of worship.
The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A third page includes vocabulary exercises to consolidate new words, with a definitions quiz on the fourth page.
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 8/9 group), designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts.
Answers to all the activities are supplied at the end of the worksheet.
A gapfill exercise that encourages students of French to engage with new vocabulary in a familiar context, and learn new words and phrases for the discussion of ecological topics in the language. Completely in the target language including instructions.
Used as part of our wider conservation project block in French, of which the larger booklet “Primates and Humans” is also a part.
Animaux étranges et inhabituels …des compagnons pas comme les autres!
Pets in French… but with a twist!
This is a fun two-page worksheet that takes ten uncommon animals (I’m sure very few students will have these at home), and presents a range of activities for students to practise using the words in context:
Definitions to understand and match to the words
Gapfill for contextualisation
Quel verbe to get students thinking about collocations
This activity is less about the 12 words themselves, and more about understanding some common French structures and sentence frames. It’s a reading comprehension masquerading as a vocabulary unit!
It’s aimed at Key Stage 3 students who already have a good grasp of basic sentence structure, but would make for a good transitional activity for Key Stage 4 too. It’s a fun extension task when you’ve gone through the usual pets vocab, too. Additionally, the multi-task format makes it an ideal homework or cover lesson activity.
There is an answer key page included, so the worksheet can be used by non-specialists .