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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.

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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.
French: Tricolore 1 (5th edition) - Units 1-5 end of unit test papers - only £10!!
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French: Tricolore 1 (5th edition) - Units 1-5 end of unit test papers - only £10!!

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This bundle includes five installments of the end of unit test papers from the first five units, which I have devised following my teaching from Tricolore 1 text book which I use to teach my year 7 students. The content of the bundle is as follows: Unit 1 - Greetings, numbers 1-20 Unit 2 - Where one lives, days of the week, numbers 1-30 Unit 3 - Rooms in the house, members of the family, numbers 1-70 Unit 4 - Colours, pets and animals Unit 5 - Months of the year and dates, festivals, expressing cost, numbers 1-100 This pack contains the following: Five listening test papers (one for each unit for units 1 to 5) Five reading, grammar and writing test papers (one for each unit for units 1 to 5) The audio file for the listening test for each unit for units 1 to 5 A copy of the listening transcript for each unit for units 1 to 5 The mark scheme for each unit for units 1 to 5 This bundle is designed for students of Key Stage 3 (primarily year 7 students) (First form in Northern Ireland) or learners of post-Key Stage 3 age who are learning French for the first time. Please note that this resource is linked to the 5th Edition of the Tricolore 1 textbook and not the former ones. Happy teaching and learning!
Key Stage 3 French: Questions using 'est-ce que' and question words
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Key Stage 3 French: Questions using 'est-ce que' and question words

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This resource explicitly looks at how to form questions using ‘est-ce que’ and how to incorporate question words into a question in the context of ‘manger’ (to eat). Firstly, do a re-cap of the use of ‘tu’ or ‘vous’ by playing a quiz with the students as forming questions follows on from this. After the quiz, get students to read the each question (you can get them to repeat after you if they have difficulty in pronouncing the words). Ask the class then to raise their hand if they think the correct answer is either ‘A’ or ‘B’. Ask them why they think or what tells them that that is the correct answer. Play the dice game after the presentation and then get the students to then copy down the vocabulary on slide 51 if you wish or you can hand out the poster on the use of ‘est-ce que’ and question words’. They then can complete the follow-up activities tailored to their level. I would recommend the gifted and talented students to complete activity 4 and the much less able students to complete activity 1. Happy teaching and learning!
2nd year IGCSE French:  Writing practice (Higher level version)
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2nd year IGCSE French: Writing practice (Higher level version)

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This worksheet gives students the opportunity to build up on their vocabulary by searching for French synonyms and also further practise these new words. A very useful tool when developing learners' writing in preparation for the exam. This worksheet is geared towards very high achieving students, gifted and talented learners and learners whose native tongue is French.
French: Expressions of faire
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French: Expressions of faire

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This resource looks at general expressions that use the verb ‘faire’. It is particular useful at Key Stage 3, when students are becoming more acquainted with the verb ‘faire’ anf have already mastered the conjugation of the verb in the present tense. There is a vocabulary sheet, followed by differentiated activities. Happy teaching and learning!
IGCSE French: Direct object pronouns: Part 1: The present tense
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IGCSE French: Direct object pronouns: Part 1: The present tense

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This resource exclusively is the first installment of direct object pronouns in the present tense. Direct object pronouns are widely covered in the IGCSE syllabus. There are plenty of examples in the target language in a cartoon format with follow-up checkpoint questions in English. There are many differentiated activities for consolidation. I have also attached displays for the classroom featuring direct object pronouns in the present tense. Do keep an eye out for the sequel installments. These will be available soon. Happy teaching and learning!
Key Stage 3 French: Studio 1 Rouge Course
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Key Stage 3 French: Studio 1 Rouge Course

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If you are using the Studio 1 Rouge textbook to teach at year 7 level, at a cost of £30, look no further because you will not ever have to plan anything for the whole year as I have designed so many resources, including differentiated worksheets and colourful powerpoints which facilitates the content covered in the book. This pack also includes exam revision and differentiated listening activities. This pack contains the following units: Module 1 - C’est perso Pages 8-9 - Module 1-1 - Mon autoportrait Pages 10-11 - Module 1-2 - Mon kit de survie Pages 12-13 - Module 1-3 - Comment je me vois Pages 14-15 - Module 1-4 - Et les autres? Pages 16-17 - Module 1-5 - Il est hypercool Module 2 - Mon collège Pages 28-29 - Module 2-1 - Mes matières Pages 30-31 - Module 2-2 - C’est génial Pages 32-33 - Module 2-3 - J’ai cours Pages 34-35 - Module 2-4 - Au collège en France Pages 36-37 - Module 2-5 - Miam-miam! Module 3 - Mes passetemps Pages 50-51 - Module 3-1 - Mon ordi et mon portable Pages 52-53 - Module 3-2 - Tu essportif/sportive? Pages 54-55 - Module 3-3 - Qu’est-ce que tu fais? Pages 56-57 - Module 3-4 - J’aime faire ça Pages 58-59 - Module 3-5 - Ils sont actifs Module 4 - Ma zone Pages 70-71 - Module 4-1 - Là où j’habite Pages 72-73 - Module 4-2 - Perdu dans le parc d’attraction Pages 74-75 - Module 4-3 - Le weekend Pages 76-77 - Module 4-4 - Coucou! Pages 78-79 - Module 4-5 - Qu’est-ce qu’on peut faire à …? Module 5 - 3 … 2 … 1 … Partez! Pages 90-91 - Module 5-1 - Les vacances, mode d’emploi Pages 92-93 - Module 5-2 - Je me prépare Pages 94-95 - Module 5-3 - Au Café de la Plage Pages 96-97 - Module 5-4 - Je vais aller en colo Pages 98-99 - Module 5-5 - Mes rêves Module 6 - Studio découverte Pages 110-111 - Module 6-1 - Animaux Enjoy all the resources!! Happy teaching and learning!!
French: Demonstrative pronouns
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French: Demonstrative pronouns

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This presentation focuses on demonstrative pronouns in French which is covered at IGCSE and A-level French. It explicitly highlights the main demonstrative pronouns in question followed by subsequent activities with differentiated levels. Happy teaching and learning!
French:  Stage 7:  The past conditional
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French: Stage 7: The past conditional

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Drill practice using the past conditional tense in French for those who find tense formation difficult. This activity also focuses on the formation of auxiliary verbs using either 'avoir' or 'etre', agreements and the past participle of verbs. This activity also revises Stage 6: The conditional, Stage 5: The future, Stage 4: The pluperfect tense, Stage 3: The imperfect tense, Stage 2: The perfect tense, Stage 1: The present tense. This activity is carried out in eight stages: Stage 1: Common basic irregular verbs: Aller, Faire, Avoir, Etre, Boire, Ouvrir, Prendre, Croire Stage 2: Regular -er verbs: Parler, Manger, Regarder, Partager, Entrer, Porter, Essayer, Envoyer Stage 3: Regular -ir verbs: Finir, Ralentir, Choisir, Grandir, Fournir, Batir Stage 4: Regular -re verbs: Vendre, Rendre, Attendre, Perdre, Repondre, Descendre, Entendre, Tendre Stage 5: Irregular -re verbs: Dire, Lire, Mettre, Ecrire, Suivre, Craindre, Comprendre, Inclure Stage 6: Irregular -ir verbs: Voir, Vouloir, Pouvoir, Savoir, Devoir Recevoir Stage 7: More irregular -ir verbs and intransitive verbs (verbs that take 'etre'): Tenir, Venir, Partir, Sortir, Revenir, Mourir Stage 8: Impersonal verbs and sample reflexive verbs: Pleuvoir, Falloir, Valoir, S'agir, Se reposer, S'attendre, Se souvenir It is difficult at times to remember the conjugation of the tenses which is why I have designed these activities as means of becoming deeply acquainted with the conjugation. Repetition is the key! There are two tests available which are titled as 'Partie 7-9: Test au conditionnel anterieur' and 'Partie 7-9a: Test au niveau superieur'. I would recommend taking these tests before commencing black book 'Partie 8: Le subjonctif'
Savoir or connaitre?
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Savoir or connaitre?

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It can be overwhelmingly difficult, especially for young students, to distinguish the difference between 'savoir' and 'connaitre'. This pack will greatly facilitate students' learning and comprehension of the different terminology, whether it is for Key Stage 3 French, revision during GCSE, IGCSE or A-Level French or teaching adults its concept for the very first time. Fun and games is the key!! This pack contains the following: Presentation of savoir Presentation of connaitre Follow up quiz The presentations of both verbs are in the present tense only, however other tenses for 'savoir' are available in my shop. Happy teaching and learning and good luck!!
French: Tu or vous?
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French: Tu or vous?

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This resource explicitly outlines a very broad cultural element such as the great distinctions as to when to use the 'tu' or the 'vous' form. Students complete the quiz reassuring them of any unfamiliar vocabulary and then they read the cartoon strip followed by another quiz on the story and there are follow up activities on it. This resource is geared towards learners of Key Stage 2/3 level. Happy teaching and learning!
French: Impersonal verbs
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French: Impersonal verbs

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This resource looks at impersonal verbs and there is a story which uses them explicitly. There are follow-up activities available. This resource is geared towards learners of IGCSE level and useful to review at A-Level. Happy teaching and learning!
French: Direct object pronouns (IGCSE level)
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French: Direct object pronouns (IGCSE level)

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I have devised a powerpoint about the functions of direct object pronouns in the present tense which greatly facilitates teaching and learning as they can be complex at times. It contains several examples of practising direct object pronouns and there is an exercise at then end of the powerpoint which follows. This powerpoint is geared towards students of IGCSE level as it is themed as one's hometown. Happy teaching and learning!
French: Blockbusters - IGCSE Grammar
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French: Blockbusters - IGCSE Grammar

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This game is an excellent way of revising grammar and it is specifically tailored at IGCSE level, however it can also be used to revise grammar at A-Level also. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this game, basically the class is divided into two teams. If a team gets a question right (on whatever topic) they place their coloured hexagon over the topic and they can pick another question. If they get a question wrong, the other team will have a chance to answer. The first team to get their coloured hexagons in a line either horizontally or diagonally, wins the game! This pack contains the game board and questions from each topic! Keep an eye out for my resources as I will be soon publishing more differentiated questions for students of a stronger ability!
Etre verbs poster
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Etre verbs poster

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A useful poster that can be put up on classroom walls and displays and good revision for verbs that take etre as the auxiliary verb. It can be printed out and blown up to A3 size and then laminated!
French: Part 4 - Possessive adjectives (notre, nos) and more extended family members
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French: Part 4 - Possessive adjectives (notre, nos) and more extended family members

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This a sequel from Part 3: Possessive adjectives (son, sa, ses) and this powerpoint presents possessive adjectives for ‘notre’, and ‘nos’ in the context of more extended family members such as uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces. It is a good introduction for Key Stage 2-3 learners as there are follow up activities which follow, which also revises previously learnt possessive adjectived for ‘je’ , ‘tu’ and ‘il/elle’. Happy teaching and learning!
French:  Adjectives which go before the noun
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French: Adjectives which go before the noun

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This poster displays all the adjectives which are placed before the noun. Print the document and then blow it to A3 size, laminate it and then put it up on your classroom wall or simply print it in A4 size and get the students to stick it in their exercise books.
French for Adults: Beginners: Part 1: Greetings and definite/indefinite articles
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French for Adults: Beginners: Part 1: Greetings and definite/indefinite articles

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Preparation time: 30 minutes - 1 hour (introducing new vocabulary) Lesson length: 45 minutes - 1 hour Here is the very first 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 general greetings and introduces gender and number differentiation, which incorporates all the four keys skills such as reading, listening, speaking and writing. This resource includes the worksheet, the sound file for the listening task and the listening transcript. Happy teaching and learning!
French: Part 3 - Possessive adjectives (son, sa, ses) and extended family members
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French: Part 3 - Possessive adjectives (son, sa, ses) and extended family members

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This a sequel from Part 2: Possessive adjectives (ton, ta, tes) and this powerpoint presents possessive adjectives for ‘son’, ‘sa’ and ‘ses’ in the context of extended family members related by marriage to the biological parents. It is a good introduction for Key Stage 2-3 learners as there are follow up activities which follow, which also revises previously learnt possessive adjectived for ‘je’ and ‘tu’. Happy teaching and learning!
French: Stage 1-9a: Higher level test
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French: Stage 1-9a: Higher level test

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The second part of the assessment after having successfully completed Stage 1: The present tense and Stage 1-9: Test on the present tense. This part is more comprehensive, although it only focuses on the present tense. There are twenty-five missing answers where students enter the correct conjugation of the verb accordingly. The time limit you set your students to complete this task, is completely up to you, but I would recommend 15 minutes. The answers to this assessment are available at the cost of £2.