The two-sided French Tenses Learning Mat (updated version 20 Nov 2024) explains how to form different tenses (present tense (including reflexive verbs and high frequency irregular verbs), near future tense, simple future tense (including high frequency irregular verbs), conditional mood, simple past tense with avoir and être, subjunctive mood, imperfect tense and past perfect tense) in French. It can be used as a reference and revision material.

A quick one-page guide/learning mat/overview which explains how to form French tenses (present tense (including reflexive verbs), near future tense, simple future tense, conditional mood, simple past tense with avoir and être (+DR AND MRS VANDERTRAMP), imperfect tense) in a simple way (plus high frequency irregular verbs in different tenses). It can be used both at KS3 and KS4.

This learning mat/aid is designed to help students understand what they need to include in their speaking and writing in order to make longer sentences, show range of vocabulary and structures, as well as develop a habit of using them. For example, this learning mat includes connectives, sequencers, sentence openers, intensifiers, negatives, comparisons, examples of complex structures and more.

This resource is a learning aid aimed at preparing KS4 students for their speaking exam: Task 3 Picture Task. It helps students structure their description of a picture (People, Location, Activity) in a methodical way so that when it comes to their exam they have a structure they can rely on. The resource offers a very clear structure, range of vocabulary for possible picture scenarios, as well as possible examiner questions (common types) with possible answers. I have adapted this learning aid for the new specification (teaching from September 2024, first certification from 2026) and based it on the information provided in the GCSE FRENCH Sample Assessment Materials Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) in French (1FR1). This resource is also suitable for the current specification. The way I have used it in the past: students regularly used the learning mat when describing a photo (lots and lots of photos), at some point they automated the process of a picture description and felt more confident and calm in the exam because they knew how to approach this task.

This resource is designed to help KS4 students strengthen their knowledge of question words in French (or learn them) so that they are able to understand and respond to questions during their GCSE speaking exam. The resource consists of a vocabulary list (question words) and 4 mini-tests/exercises (test 1 - Translate the question words from French into English, Test 2 - Translate the question words from English into French, Test 3 - Translate the questions from French into English, Test 4 - Translate the questions from English into French). Tests 1 and 2 can be repeated multiple times till the results are satisfactory. Answers are provided for tests 3 and 4.

This Question Words resource presents essential question words in French in a clear and fun way. This resource is useful for listening, speaking, reading or writing activities and can be used as reference material (poster, learning mat/ aid, classroom display) for students of all ages and abilities.

This Question Words resource presents essential question words in English in a clear and fun way. This resource is useful for listening, speaking, reading or writing activities and can be used as reference material (poster, learning mat/ aid, classroom display) for students of all ages and abilities.

This learning mat/aid is designed to help KS3 students understand what they need to include in their speaking and writing (sentence openers, connectives, sequencers, intensifiers, negatives etc) in order to make longer sentences, vary vocabulary and structures. It provides support when practising speaking and writing in lessons or at home and helps students prepare for their for their tests or exams.

This is a KS4 French resource which contains 13 varied activities (for 2 or 3 lessons) which are linked to Module 1 Unit 1 (A comme amitié) of the Studio Higher textbook (Edexcel) pages 10 and 11. I have added speaking/writing practice questions with sample answers at the end. This resource can be also used be used for revision on the top of Friendships.

This is a KS4 French lesson which contains 14 varied activities which are linked to Module 1 Unit 1 (A comme amitié) of the Studio Higher textbook (Edexcel) pages 10 and 11.

This is a KS4 French resource which contains 13 varied activities (for 2 or 3 lessons) which are linked to Module 1 Unit 2 (C’est de la famille!) of the Studio Higher textbook (Edexcel) pages 12 and 13. I have added speaking/writing practice questions with sample answers at the end. This resource can be also used be used for revision on the top of Family Relationships.