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 exam style questions including all 4 question types for foundation, covering many topics and grammatical structures. If students are working on screen then they can click the comment boxes to reveal hints on translations, exam hints etc. There are also reminders of how questions are marked. Suitable to set particular tasks for home learning - you could copy and paste questions relevant to the topic students are studying/revising.
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.
Key vocab from the AQA French GCSE Higher paper, question by question. Focusing on unfamiliar vocab, faux amis, words with more than one meaning etc. Notes drawing attention to ‘traps’, similarities with English etc. Offered free as omitted from AQA vocabulary from exam papers.
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.
2 sided A4 vocab sheet. I have gone through the writing and roleplay questions for the new specification since 2018, and consolidated the vocab I consider to be key to the understanding of the tasks. Commonly misunderstood/misinterpreted words, and the ones that students never seem to remember but which always come up.
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. Can also be used as revision/support materials for GCSE. Also contains powerpoint with translation answers.
A booklet designed to give students practice in the skills now needed for the new GCSE right from the offset. Designed to complement Mira 2, 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 suitable for KS4 revision.
Where you go, future activities, invitations, weather.
A two page help sheet containing key vocabulary from the 2018 and 2019 AQA speaking exams, arranged in sections: understanding the rubrics of tasks, key question words and time frame indicators, plus a list of the vocabulary that has come up in the context of the roleplay and speaking card tasks, which students find problematic or forget. Ideal for before or after mock speaking exams.
Vocabulary from this years exams, arranged question by question. Focus on tricky or more unfamiliar vocab, false friends, words with more than one meaning. Makes comparisons where appropriate to English, word associations etc.
A complete unit of work. A colourful and easy to follow 18 page booklet designed to roughly follow and complement Studio 3 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 rights, priorities, shopping habits and happiness. Includes vocabulary building, grammar, translation skills, reading comprehension, 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. Covers material from both ‘Vert’ and ‘Rouge’ textbooks, providing a bridge for intermediate students.
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 collection of 26 pictures for practising this element of the Speaking exam. A collection of images with follow on questions. The pictures are the same as the Foundation level version, but the follow on questions are more complex. A great reusable resource when laminated, perfect for mock exam
A 14 page booklet designed to supplement Studio 2 Module 1, giving KS3 students practice in the skills eventually required for GCSE , and to extend more able students. There is also a section on future tense added as this is not covered in the textbook. Can be used as a workbook for the students, classroom activities or homework sheets. There are also conversation questions to prepare for speaking. A vocab page is also included. There are teacher checklists and spaces for students to redraft their work.
A 20 page booklet designed to roughly follow Viva 2 Module 3, ‘A comer’. Contains a variety of exercises on the subject of school, including vocabulary building, translation skills, reading comprehension, a 90 word writing task, picture question and extension activities. 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 collection of 5 booklets, designed to stretch and challenge KS3 students, providing them with extensive practice in the skills now required for GCSE. Designed to complement MIra 2, but can be used independently. There is a students workbook of approximately 14 pages for each module of work, providing practice in all skills: translating, writing, conversation questions, picture card and role play. There are opportunities throughout for students to assess their progress and re-draft their work. Translation answers are included for some of the modules.
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 1. Can be used as a workbook or projected on screen, or individual pages as homework tasks. Topics include likes and dislikes, descriptions, talking about other people. Includes extensive sentence translation exercises, written assessment style activites, questions for speaking test and a picture card question. There are also extension activities
A complete unit of work. A colourful and easy to follow 29 page booklet designed to roughly follow and complement Studio 1 Module 4, ‘Ma zone’. 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, adjectives, directions, prepositions, weekend activities, things to do in your area, inviting people to go out, what you can do in your area. Includes vocabulary building, key phrases, translations, straightforward reading comprehension, a simplified writing task, picture questions. Also includes geography and research tasks . 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 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.
