My name is Christopher Palmer and I am a languages practitioner. I am now in my sixteenth year of teacher and I have a wealth of experience of liaising with the standard EdExcel GCSE French, Cambridge International GCSE French, EdExcel A-Level French, beginner's Mandarin courses and I am starting to become acquainted with IB French. I have published a vast array of resources which span Key Stage 2-5.
My name is Christopher Palmer and I am a languages practitioner. I am now in my sixteenth year of teacher and I have a wealth of experience of liaising with the standard EdExcel GCSE French, Cambridge International GCSE French, EdExcel A-Level French, beginner's Mandarin courses and I am starting to become acquainted with IB French. I have published a vast array of resources which span Key Stage 2-5.
Welcome to Stage 5-4!
The purpose of this powerpoint is to become deeply acquainted with the formation of tenses and verbs, especially for those who have difficulties in doing so. This is a very good way of introducing the conjugation either when teaching it for the very first time or revision. This is the 36th stage of the learning process and there are 72 stages in the entire process. By the end of the 72nd stage, learners will have a developed a very profound mastery of not only forming nine different tenses which range with complexity upon progression, but also, an exhaustive range of different verbs which have been very carefully divided stage by stage. Upon completion of Stage 9-8, the final stage of the process, will immensely prepare students to pursue with their French studies at university level, where they will inevitably be using tenses. It is also suitable for adult learners, again whether they are learning it for the first time or revision.
This folder contains the following regular '-re' verbs in the future tense:
Attendre
Vendre
Rendre
When showing each slide, there is an audio clip on each new item that you can click on and you will hear my voice which demonstrates the pronunciation of each item, or alternatively, you can lead the pronunciation of each item. It is up to you! The learners will then reiterate the new items every time they see the slide 'This time you try it!' You will be very surprised to see how it will stick in their minds!!
I would strongly encourage you to purchase the follow-up activity 'French: Stage 5: The future tense', which enables students to manually complete the drills based on what they have learnt. They are £5. Upon completion of Stage 5-8, there are tests also available.
Happy teaching and learning and the very best of luck!!
Welcome to Stage 5-7!
The purpose of this powerpoint is to become deeply acquainted with the formation of tenses and verbs, especially for those who have difficulties in doing so. This is a very good way of introducing the conjugation either when teaching it for the very first time or revision. This is the 39th stage of the learning process and there are 72 stages in the entire process. By the end of the 72nd stage, learners will have a developed a very profound mastery of not only forming nine different tenses which range with complexity upon progression, but also, an exhaustive range of different verbs which have been very carefully divided stage by stage. Upon completion of Stage 9-8, the final stage of the process, will immensely prepare students to pursue with their French studies at university level, where they will inevitably be using tenses. It is also suitable for adult learners, again whether they are learning it for the first time or revision.
This folder contains additional irregular '-ir' verbs and intransitive verbs in the future tense:
Partir
Sortir
Venir
Tenir
When showing each slide, there is an audio clip on each new item that you can click on and you will hear my voice which demonstrates the pronunciation of each item, or alternatively, you can lead the pronunciation of each item. It is up to you! The learners will then reiterate the new items every time they see the slide 'This time you try it!' You will be very surprised to see how it will stick in their minds!!
I would strongly encourage you to purchase the follow-up activity 'French: Stage 5: The future tense', which enables students to manually complete the drills based on what they have learnt. They are £5. Upon completion of Stage 5-8, there are tests also available.
Happy teaching and learning and the very best of luck!!
Welcome to Stage 5-5!
The purpose of this powerpoint is to become deeply acquainted with the formation of tenses and verbs, especially for those who have difficulties in doing so. This is a very good way of introducing the conjugation either when teaching it for the very first time or revision. This is the 37th stage of the learning process and there are 72 stages in the entire process. By the end of the 72nd stage, learners will have a developed a very profound mastery of not only forming nine different tenses which range with complexity upon progression, but also, an exhaustive range of different verbs which have been very carefully divided stage by stage. Upon completion of Stage 9-8, the final stage of the process, will immensely prepare students to pursue with their French studies at university level, where they will inevitably be using tenses. It is also suitable for adult learners, again whether they are learning it for the first time or revision.
This folder contains the following irregular '-re' verbs in the future tense:
Dire
Lire
Ecrire
Mettre
When showing each slide, there is an audio clip on each new item that you can click on and you will hear my voice which demonstrates the pronunciation of each item, or alternatively, you can lead the pronunciation of each item. It is up to you! The learners will then reiterate the new items every time they see the slide 'This time you try it!' You will be very surprised to see how it will stick in their minds!!
I would strongly encourage you to purchase the follow-up activity 'French: Stage 5: The future tense', which enables students to manually complete the drills based on what they have learnt. They are £5. Upon completion of Stage 5-8, there are tests also available.
Happy teaching and learning and the very best of luck!!
Welcome to Stage 5-6!
The purpose of this powerpoint is to become deeply acquainted with the formation of tenses and verbs, especially for those who have difficulties in doing so. This is a very good way of introducing the conjugation either when teaching it for the very first time or revision. This is the 38th stage of the learning process and there are 72 stages in the entire process. By the end of the 72nd stage, learners will have a developed a very profound mastery of not only forming nine different tenses which range with complexity upon progression, but also, an exhaustive range of different verbs which have been very carefully divided stage by stage. Upon completion of Stage 9-8, the final stage of the process, will immensely prepare students to pursue with their French studies at university level, where they will inevitably be using tenses. It is also suitable for adult learners, again whether they are learning it for the first time or revision.
This folder contains the following irregular '-ir' verbs in the futur tense:
Devoir
Pouvoir
Savoir
Voir
Vouloir
When showing each slide, there is an audio clip on each new item that you can click on and you will hear my voice which demonstrates the pronunciation of each item, or alternatively, you can lead the pronunciation of each item. It is up to you! The learners will then reiterate the new items every time they see the slide 'This time you try it!' You will be very surprised to see how it will stick in their minds!!
I would strongly encourage you to purchase the follow-up activity 'French: Stage 5: The future tense', which enables students to manually complete the drills based on what they have learnt. They are £5. Upon completion of Stage 5-8, there are tests also available.
Happy teaching and learning and the very best of luck!!
Print out the cards and laminate them. Cut down the line which is located in the middle of the page, shuffle the cards really well and turn them over and enjoy the game!
Welcome to Stage 1-4 !!
The purpose of this powerpoint is to become deeply acquainted with the formation of tenses and verbs, especially for those who have difficulties in doing so. This is a very good way of introducing the conjugation either when teaching it for the very first time or revision. This is the 4th stage of the learning process and there are 72 stages in the entire process. By the end of the 72nd stage, learners will have a developed a very profound mastery of not only forming nine different tenses which range with complexity upon progression, but also, an exhaustive range of different verbs which have been very carefully divided stage by stage. Upon completion of Stage 9-8, the final stage of the process, will immensely prepare students to pursue with their French studies at university level, where they will inevitably be using tenses. It is also suitable for adult learners, again whether they are learning it for the first time or revision.
This folder contains the following regular '-re' verbs in the present tense:
Attendre
Perdre
Vendre
Rendre
When showing each slide, there is an audio clip on each new item that you can click on and you will hear my voice which demonstrates the pronunciation of each item, or alternatively, you can lead the pronunciation of each item. It is up to you! The learners will then reiterate the new items every time they see the slide 'This time you try it!' You will be very surprised to see how it will stick in their minds!!
I would strongly encourage you to purchase the follow-up activity 'French: Stage 1: The present tense', which enables students to manually complete the drills based on what they have learnt. They are £5. Upon completion of Stage 1-8, there are tests also available.
Happy teaching and learning and the very best of luck!!
Here is a powerpoint that introduces the structure 'venir de' in the imperfect form, followed by the infinitive. This concept is ideal at IGCSE level and also A-Level. There are several examples provided in this demonstration in the context of describing a situation, in particular a house fire. There are also step-by-step activities which reinforces on what the students have learnt.
Happy teaching and learning!
Here is a useful way to introduce vocabulary relating to the house. Print off the slides (in colour if you prefer), laminate them and then cut them to size.
This game is fun for all levels and even good revision for A-level French!
Happy teaching and learning!
A very good way of revising numbers and the special number two! Print out the cards and laminate them. Cut along the line which is located in the middle of the page and shuffle them well and turn them over! Enjoy the game!
Continual presentation regarding the use of the passive voice in the future. Really beneficial for students studying the passive at IGCSE, A-Level and IB level.
Unit 2: Animals
Lesson 2-2: Animals, numbers 1-10, age
Vocabulary: 岁 (measure word for age),兔子 (rabbit),鸡 (chicken),鱼 (fish),六 (6),七 (7),八 (8),九 (9),十 (10) (total: 39 words) (total number of characters: 41)
Differentiation: 牛 (cow), (total: 42 words) (total number of characters: 53)
Objective 1: Recall a total of six animals studied (seven for more able speakers)
Objective 2: Recall the numbers from 1-10 in Mandarin Chinese
Objective 3: Recall how to express one's age in Mandarin Chinese
Present each item of vocabulary and the students repeat each item. There are games and exercises which follow.
Happy teaching and learning!
Unit 2: Animals
Activity 2-1: Animals and numbers 1-5
This activity is designed for children in their first year studying Mandarin Chinese. This is a higher level version geared towards gifted and talented students, native Mandarin speakers and students whose mother tongue is Cantonese.
Listening: Listen and circle three items as they are called out and listening comprehension (for the listening comprehension, you will need to create your own voice recording as this website won't allow me to upload a sound file) : 狗, 猫,鸟,绵羊,山羊,有,没有
Writing: Write and repeat several times the following vocabulary: 狗, 猫,鸟,有,山羊,绵羊,没有, 一, 二, 两, 三, 四, 五
Writing extension: Write the vocabulary associated with the pictures aided/unaided
Happy teaching and learning!
Unit 2: Animals
Activity 2-1: Animals and numbers 1-5
This activity is designed for children in their first year studying Mandarin Chinese
Listening: Listen and circle three items as they are called out and listening comprehension (for the listening comprehension, you will need to create your own voice recording as this website won't allow me to upload a sound file) : 狗, 猫,鸟,有,没有
Writing: Write and repeat several times the following vocabulary: 狗, 猫,鸟,有,没有, 一, 二, 两, 三, 四, 五
Writing extension: Write the vocabulary associated with the pictures aided/unaided
If there are any students (i.e. Cantonese speaking students, mother-tongue students, gifted and talented) who you deem capable of going beyond this range of vocabulary, there is a differentiated work book available.
Comparatives are necessary when students are studying the Key Stage 3, GCSE and IGCSE programme. This powerpoint depicts and explains the formation of comparatives in general. It starts off depicting very basic examples such as using numbers and then progresses onto more complex material. This powerpoint is designed towards native French speakers and gifted and talented students. There is a quiz at the end of the powerpoint based on general knowledge.
There is also a lower level differentiated version available for students of a lower ability.
Happy teaching and learning!
Welcome to Stage 4-3!
The purpose of this powerpoint is to become deeply acquainted with the formation of tenses and verbs, especially for those who have difficulties in doing so. This is a very good way of introducing the conjugation either when teaching it for the very first time or revision. This is the 27th stage of the learning process and there are 72 stages in the entire process. By the end of the 72nd stage, learners will have a developed a very profound mastery of not only forming nine different tenses which range with complexity upon progression, but also, an exhaustive range of different verbs which have been very carefully divided stage by stage. Upon completion of Stage 9-8, the final stage of the process, will immensely prepare students to pursue with their French studies at university level, where they will inevitably be using tenses. It is also suitable for adult learners, again whether they are learning it for the first time or revision.
This folder contains the following regular '-ir' verbs in the pluperfect tense:
Bleuir
Choisir
Finir
Grandir
Ralentir
Refroidir
Rougir
When showing each slide, there is an audio clip on each new item that you can click on and you will hear my voice which demonstrates the pronunciation of each item, or alternatively, you can lead the pronunciation of each item. It is up to you! The learners will then reiterate the new items every time they see the slide 'This time you try it!' You will be very surprised to see how it will stick in their minds!!
I would strongly encourage you to purchase the follow-up activity 'French: Stage 4: The pluperfect tense', which enables students to manually complete the drills based on what they have learnt. They are £5. Upon completion of Stage 4-8, there are tests also available.
Happy teaching and learning and the very best of luck!!
Welcome to Stage 4-5!
The purpose of this powerpoint is to become deeply acquainted with the formation of tenses and verbs, especially for those who have difficulties in doing so. This is a very good way of introducing the conjugation either when teaching it for the very first time or revision. This is the 29th stage of the learning process and there are 72 stages in the entire process. By the end of the 72nd stage, learners will have a developed a very profound mastery of not only forming nine different tenses which range with complexity upon progression, but also, an exhaustive range of different verbs which have been very carefully divided stage by stage. Upon completion of Stage 9-8, the final stage of the process, will immensely prepare students to pursue with their French studies at university level, where they will inevitably be using tenses. It is also suitable for adult learners, again whether they are learning it for the first time or revision.
This folder contains the following regular '-re' verbs in the pluperfect tense:
Dire
Lire
Ecrire
Mettre
When showing each slide, there is an audio clip on each new item that you can click on and you will hear my voice which demonstrates the pronunciation of each item, or alternatively, you can lead the pronunciation of each item. It is up to you! The learners will then reiterate the new items every time they see the slide 'This time you try it!' You will be very surprised to see how it will stick in their minds!!
I would strongly encourage you to purchase the follow-up activity 'French: Stage 4: The pluperfect tense', which enables students to manually complete the drills based on what they have learnt. They are £5. Upon completion of Stage 4-8, there are tests also available.
Happy teaching and learning and the very best of luck!!
Welcome to Stage 4-4!
The purpose of this powerpoint is to become deeply acquainted with the formation of tenses and verbs, especially for those who have difficulties in doing so. This is a very good way of introducing the conjugation either when teaching it for the very first time or revision. This is the 28th stage of the learning process and there are 72 stages in the entire process. By the end of the 72nd stage, learners will have a developed a very profound mastery of not only forming nine different tenses which range with complexity upon progression, but also, an exhaustive range of different verbs which have been very carefully divided stage by stage. Upon completion of Stage 9-8, the final stage of the process, will immensely prepare students to pursue with their French studies at university level, where they will inevitably be using tenses. It is also suitable for adult learners, again whether they are learning it for the first time or revision.
This folder contains the following regular '-re' verbs in the pluperfect tense:
Attendre
Vendre
Rendre
When showing each slide, there is an audio clip on each new item that you can click on and you will hear my voice which demonstrates the pronunciation of each item, or alternatively, you can lead the pronunciation of each item. It is up to you! The learners will then reiterate the new items every time they see the slide 'This time you try it!' You will be very surprised to see how it will stick in their minds!!
I would strongly encourage you to purchase the follow-up activity 'French: Stage 4: The pluperfect tense', which enables students to manually complete the drills based on what they have learnt. They are £5. Upon completion of Stage 4-8, there are tests also available.
Happy teaching and learning and the very best of luck!!
Welcome to Stage 4-6!
The purpose of this powerpoint is to become deeply acquainted with the formation of tenses and verbs, especially for those who have difficulties in doing so. This is a very good way of introducing the conjugation either when teaching it for the very first time or revision. This is the 30th stage of the learning process and there are 72 stages in the entire process. By the end of the 72nd stage, learners will have a developed a very profound mastery of not only forming nine different tenses which range with complexity upon progression, but also, an exhaustive range of different verbs which have been very carefully divided stage by stage. Upon completion of Stage 9-8, the final stage of the process, will immensely prepare students to pursue with their French studies at university level, where they will inevitably be using tenses. It is also suitable for adult learners, again whether they are learning it for the first time or revision.
This folder contains the following regular '-re' verbs in the pluperfect tense:
Pouvoir
Vouloir
Devoir
Savoir
Voir
When showing each slide, there is an audio clip on each new item that you can click on and you will hear my voice which demonstrates the pronunciation of each item, or alternatively, you can lead the pronunciation of each item. It is up to you! The learners will then reiterate the new items every time they see the slide 'This time you try it!' You will be very surprised to see how it will stick in their minds!!
I would strongly encourage you to purchase the follow-up activity 'French: Stage 4: The pluperfect tense', which enables students to manually complete the drills based on what they have learnt. They are £5. Upon completion of Stage 4-8, there are tests also available.
Happy teaching and learning and the very best of luck!!
Welcome to the first installment of the advanced series for adults who are studying French, published by Palmer Language Services.
At this level, students are beginning to adopt a more independent approach in their studies and tend to evade from the use of their mother-tongue language influence, thus the use of extracting material from texts.
This resource extensively explores the unique life and story of Jeanne Louise Calment who lived to an incredible age of 122 years and 164 days and she was only verified human being to have lived to such an age. She also outlived both her daughter and grandson by several decades. The introduction of the subjunctive, using the verbs ‘avoir’ and ‘être’ are also incorporated in this activity, in addition to using them as auxiliary verbs when the perfect subjunctive is formed.
Initially, before reading the text, students should be asked in French if they have any knowledge about Jeanne Calment and if so, what do they know about her. Students should then read the text out loud and then complete the subsequent activities which follow. This resource also incorporates all four key skills such as listening, reading, writing and speaking, in addition to an array of grammar activities.
The good news is that you don’t have any particular need to make any preparatory planning, prior to teaching this topic as all the material contained is self-explanatory, which will enable the students to think for themselves.
The contents of this resource are as follows:
The worksheet activities
Sound file for the listening activity
The transcript for the listening activity
Happy teaching and learning!
Preparation time: 30 minutes - 1 hour (introducing new vocabulary and also the transcript and sound files for the listening activity)
Lesson length: 1.5 hours - 2 hours
Here is the 10th resource for introducing French to adults at beginner’s level!
I have compiled this resource using an adult approach who are learning French for the very first time.
This activity focuses on the time around the clock in between intervals, i.e. seventeen minutes past four, twenty-three minutes to three, etc. It also incorporates the verbs ‘partir’ and ‘etre’ in the present tense, forming questions using ‘est-ce que’, alongside the distinction between ‘a quelle heure’ and ‘quand’. Several places in France are also introduced. This resource also incorporates all the four keys skills such as reading, listening, speaking and writing.
Accompanied with this resource is the worksheet, the transcript and the sound files for the listening assignment.
I also have a new bundle created which includes all the first ten installments at a discounted price!
Happy teaching and learning!