I have nearly 30 years teaching experience in a variety of secondary schools. I am currently a senior examiner for GCSE French writing, and many of my resources concentrate on developing exam skills, while still providing engaging activities. They are designed to develop the key skills needed for the new exam format throughout KS3 and 4.
I have nearly 30 years teaching experience in a variety of secondary schools. I am currently a senior examiner for GCSE French writing, and many of my resources concentrate on developing exam skills, while still providing engaging activities. They are designed to develop the key skills needed for the new exam format throughout KS3 and 4.
A collection of 30 GCSE French Foundation role plays, covering a variety of topics. In the style of AQA role play. There are suggested follow on questions included.
A booklet based on Studio 1 module 5, aimed at developing accuracy and translation skills lower down the school. Can be used independently of the textbook. Contains short translations which vary in complexity, based on each double page in the textbook, with writing tasks, a picture to describe and speaking test questions. There are spaces to self assess progress and to re-draft work. Can be used in booklet format to monitor progress in one place, projected on board as classroom activities, or as homework tasks.
A 12 page booklet designed to supplement Studio 2 Module 2, giving KS3 students practice in the writing and translation skills eventually required for GCSE , and to extend more able students. Can be used as a workbook for the students, classroom activities or homework sheets. There are also conversation questions to prepare for speaking. There are teacher feedback checklists and spaces for students to redraft their work.
A powerpoint talking through how to get really good marks on the Foundation Question 2, 40 word task, giving an examiner’s insights and pointers to help the range of foundation students. There is a hyperlink on the front cover to a Loom video animation of the powerpoint, which will also help students if they are working at home. There are examples of potential answers for the students to mark as you go through the powerpoint, with explanations as to how that mark has been awarded, and finally 4 questions for the students to tackle themselves. The powerpoint/video can be paused for students to make notes of any useful vocabulary and exam tips.
Also available in French.
A colouful and easy to follow 30 page booklet designed to roughly follow Viva 2 Module 4, ‘Que hacemos?’. Contains a variety of exercises on the subject of free time, including vocabulary building, grammar, translation skills, reading comprehension, a 90 word writing task, picture questions and extension activities. A look at the contents page on the preview will give you an idea. The tasks range from straightforward to challenging. There are more than enough tasks to keep even the keenest students busy. There are opportunities built in to the tasks to give student and teacher feedback. Ideal for home learning, and for students who have limited IT access, as paper copies could be made.
A complete unit of work. A colourful and easy to follow 26 page booklet designed to roughly follow and complement Studio 1 Module 5, ‘Moi dans le monde’. The resources are based on, but are different from those in the textbook. Contains a variety of exercises on the subject of places in a town, telling the time, what you do, the verb ‘ir’, tapas, future tense. Includes vocabulary building, grammar, translation skills, reading comprehension, assessment resources including a 90 word writing task, picture questions, conversation questions and extension activities. A look at the contents page on the preview will give you an idea. The tasks range from straightforward to challenging. There are more than enough tasks to keep even the keenest students busy. There are opportunities built in to some of the main tasks to give student and teacher feedback. Ideal for home learning, and for students who have limited IT access, as paper copies could be made. Individual exercises could be given as homeworks. A Word and a PDF version are included.
A complete unit of work. A colourful and easy to follow 29 page booklet designed to roughly follow and complement Viva 1 module 5 ‘Mi Ciudad’. This booklet is aimed at lower ability. The resources are based on, but are different from those in the textbook. Contains a variety of exercises on the subjects of places in a town, activities, things to do in your area, eating tapas, what you are going to do. Includes vocabulary building, key phrases, translations, straightforward reading comprehension, a simplified writing task, picture questions and wordsearches. There are exercises on telling the time, using the 24 hour format, but relatively simple. Also includes creating a menu page and project research tasks on the towns mentioned in the booklet. A look at the contents page on the preview will give you an idea. The tasks are straightforward. Ideal for home learning, or for reinforcement in school, as the tasks are largely based on the textbook but are significantly simplified. Individual exercises could be given as homeworks.
A Word and a PDF version are available. There is a version available for more able students.
A colourful 32 page, easy to follow workbook designed to roughly follow and complement Studio 1 module 4 Ma zone!. Contains a variety of exercises on the subject of where you live, places in town, directions, what there is to do etc., including vocabulary building, translation skills, grammar focus, reading comprehension, a 90 word writing task, picture questions and speaking exam questions. The tasks range from straightforward to challenging. The activities and texts are different from those in the textbook, although in the same vein, so it is useful as a supplementary resource. There are opportunities built in to the tasks to give student and teacher feedback. Reading the contents page in the preview will give you an idea. Ideal for home learning, homework tasks and for students who have limited IT access.
A series of 30 role plays on various topics, with suggested 'unexpected questions'. Arranged by topic, 3 per topic area. Can be used as a classroom resource or as a booklet for students to work through.
Common verbs in different tenses, in first and third persons. Ideal for describing picture questions, in the speaking and writing exam etc. If focusing on one tense, then the relevant part may be copied and pasted.
A collection of 25 vocab tests with answers, focusing on key verbs in different tenses, time expressions, question words and more. The Excel spreadsheet provides an overview and can be printed off for students to revise from. Either use it systematically or dip in at random for spot checking revision. Each Powerpoint slide has a block which covers the answers, so you can chose to test English to French or French to English.
A GCSE resource, which can be used as a booklet for students, or dipped in and out of for translation and writing tasks. Accompanies Studio GCSE Module 3, Jours ordinaires, jours de fete. Contains translation exercises, and 90 and 150 word writing tasks, with a feedback proforma for each task with space for students to re-draft and improve.
A booklet designed to give students the practice in the skills now required for GCSE in KS3, where textbooks are often lacking. Meant to accompany Studio 2 module 3. There are translations on each unit, GCSE style writing tasks with 4 bullet points in French, picture stimulus and conversation topic questions. There are feedback checklists for each written task, and space for re-drafting. A powerpoint is included with the answers to the translations. A useful resource which can be used as a booklet, or dipped in and out of for classwork and homework activities.
A booklet designed to give KS3 students practice in the skills now required for GCSE, or for use with Foundation GCSE students. Accompanies Studio 1 Module 3. Can be used as a workbook or projected on screen, or individual pages as homework tasks. Topics include Sports and activities, use of jouer/faire, likes and dislikes, other verb forms. Contains extensive sentence translation exercises, written assessment style activities, questions for speaking test and a picture card question. There are also extension activities provided. Throughout the booklet there are teacher/peer assessment checklists and spaces to redraft and improve work.
A GCSE resource designed to give students practice in the skills required for the new specification. A booklet containing extensive translation exercises, exam style written tasks, photo questions and role-play practice, as well as conversation topic questions. There are opportunities throughout for students to evaluate and re-draft their work.
A booklet designed to give students practice in the skills now needed for the new GCSE right from the offset. Designed to complement Mira 1, but could also be used independently. Provides extensive translation practice, written tasks, picture question, role play and conversation questions, with provision for students to write and re-draft their work. Feedback on tasks could be either teacher or peer assessed. Also useful for GCSE revision, particularly for foundation candidates.
Also included powerpoint of translation answers
Countries, situation of house, rooms, bedroom,activities.
A breakdown of what is expected of students in their GCSE languages speaking tests. Could be used as an introduction to a speaking tests questions booklet.
A worksheet aimed to develop student’s translation skills. A series of short exercises and exam style translations, focusing on relevant vocabulary and grammar. It also comes with an answer sheet so that the students can use it for home learning. This is being offered free as I neglected to include it in my translation skills bundle.
A foundation level role-play practice card. The card displays both the candidate’s and the teacher’s role. The top text box can be flipped to make a tent- fold card suitable for pairwork in class. The card contains a hyperlink to a LOOM video where I talk through the task, explaining what is expected in each bullet point, giving sample answers. I then run through the task giving the teacher’s role, leaving pauses for students to say their own answers out loud. I believe it facilitates speaking work/exam practice with remote learning in place. This is offered as a free sample - if you like it there is a full collection of 9 roleplays available.
