An English ‘call my bluff’ quiz. Good for an end of term activity. Could be done as a form or inter-form competition. 25 questions: 5 easy, 5 medium, 5 hard and 10 very hard. Suitable for 7-16 year olds. There’s a blank answer grid for pupils. Plus the Teachers’ answers. The answers are also on the final Powerpoint slide. Slide 28 also contains a link to a Kahoot version of the same quiz. French ‘False Friends’ Quiz is also available.

A booklet of 8 differentiated activities based on the Youtube trailer for ‘Intouchables’. (French audio with English subtitles). Available on Youtube, the trailer is short (1m 51secs), visually interesting and fast-paced. The booklet consists of 3 pages of activities in French (8 exercises) an answer section. 8 differentiated exercises, suitable for year 10 upwards (14-18 year olds) The clip and these resources are a good introduction to the Advanced level French film topic. It can be used in A-Level taster lessons and as a stimulus for post-GCSE bridging work. ‘Intouchables’ (Nakache, Toledano 2011) is a touching, humorous and thought-provoking exploration of friendship and social divisions. It raises questions about society’s attitudes to race and disability. The booklet introduces learners to some of the language required to tackle these themes. One of Jon Meier’s many UFTELL resources. UFTELL = using film to enhance language-learning. UFTELL = using film to enthuse language learners.

A 2 side worksheet of questions, mainly in French about the film ‘Une Vie de Chat’. The questions are divided into 4 sections, covering the whole of the 60 minute film. Answers are provided. This beautifully drawn animation is suitable for learners who have been studying French for a year or two. Warning: The film is aimed at children but it does refer to a little girl who has been traumatised by the death of her father. Sensitivity is required. As ever, make sure you know your pupils. Pupils could do follow-up work after each section, based on the new vocabulary covered, perhaps making up a word quiz or an online game. Extension: Write 10 sentences using the target words. An UFTEL resource (Using Film to Explore Language). Part of a series of my French film activity worksheets and booklets.

A 2 page worksheet based around the compelling 8 minute French film ‘French Roast’. (Joubert 2008) The film can be seen on Youtube Although it only contains about 4 words of dialogue, the film provides plenty of scope to explore vocabulary and discuss aspects of French culture. It is also a good introduction to debates about prejudice. Suitable for 12-16 year olds. Activities become progressively harder and more open-ended on page 2. _________________________________ The full premium version of this resource (4 pages + answers) is also available. Copy and paste this link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-french-roast-film-activity-booklet-11260061 Another UFTEL Resource by Jon Meier who is always Using Film to Explore Language and Using Film to Engage Learners.

A sample 3-page unit from my German Language Lesson Lifesaver booklet of linked translations. Ideal for MFL teachers and departments who need to set cover work. Answers are included on the last page. The range of levels goes from German near-beginners to advanced learners (GCSE +). Each topic has 3 differentiated levels: Entry, Continuation, Extension. One A4 worksheet per level. Each worksheet is divided as follows: ➢ Section A: 10 sentences to translate from German into English. ➢ Section B: 5 sentences to translate from English into German. These sentences are linked to the German examples in section A. Students can work out the German by careful scrutiny and manipulation of the sentences in the first section. ➢ Section C: vocabulary grid linked to the sentences. Grouped by gender, verb and other grammatical forms. The vocabulary grid can be included with the sheet or folded over and not copied for students. This provides a further element of differentiation. ➢ Section D lists the grammar areas covered. ➢ Answers are in a separate section at the back so that cover teachers can go over work. The resource does NOT contain grammar explanations, just links to grammar points. The worksheets can be a springboard for further grammar work. Vocabulary is based on word frequency and not on prescribed content of exam boards or publishers. The focus is on general translation skills practice, and is not specifically aimed at GCSE. It is an absorbing way to keep pupils busy and engaged. The full booklet has 60 pages of worksheets - 20 topics (3 levels per topic). Ideal if you or other colleagues are absent. Or just extra translation-based topic reinforcement. NWACWA - Never Worry About Cover Work Again! For the full booklet, copy and paste the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/german-language-lesson-lifesaver-booklet-linked-translations-11260420

A sample 3-page unit from my German Language Lesson Lifesaver booklet of linked translations. Ideal for MFL teachers and departments who need to set cover work. Answers are included on the last page. The range of levels goes from German near-beginners to advanced learners (GCSE +). Each topic has 3 differentiated levels: Entry, Continuation, Extension. One A4 worksheet per level. Each worksheet is divided as follows: ➢ Section A: 10 sentences to translate from German into English. ➢ Section B: 5 sentences to translate from English into German. These sentences are linked to the German examples in section A. Students can work out the German by careful scrutiny and manipulation of the sentences in the first section. ➢ Section C: vocabulary grid linked to the sentences. Grouped by gender, verb and other grammatical forms. The vocabulary grid can be included with the sheet or folded over and not copied for students. This provides a further element of differentiation. ➢ Section D lists the grammar areas covered. ➢ Answers are in a separate section at the back so that cover teachers can go over work. The resource does NOT contain grammar explanations, just links to grammar points. The worksheets can be a springboard for further grammar work. Vocabulary is based on word frequency and not on prescribed content of exam boards or publishers. The focus is on general translation skills practice, and is not specifically aimed at GCSE. It is an absorbing way to keep pupils busy and engaged. The full booklet has 60 pages of worksheets - 20 topics (3 levels per topic). Ideal if you or other colleagues are absent. Or just extra translation-based topic reinforcement. NWACWA - Never Worry About Cover Work Again! For the full booklet, copy and paste the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/german-language-lesson-lifesaver-booklet-linked-translations-11260420

A booklet of linked translation exercises. German to English; English to German 60 pages, 20 topics, 3 levels for each topic. Ideal preparation for GCSE but also for general translation practice. Suitable for German learners aged 11-16. Written to help hard-pressed teachers faced with having to set work quickly for cover lessons or for supply staff. This resource is ideal for independent, online work. Originally a paid-for resource, it’s now available free of charge during the pandemic. A French version of this resource is also available TES https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/french-linked-translation-lifesavers-12466726

A quiz worksheet containing 25 famous logo clues with literal French translations e.g. Paixverte - Greenpeace A quiz worksheet for all levels. A good end of term activity or a refreshing break from the exam grind. This version is free and comes with answers. A ‘premium’ version is also available with vocabulary follow-up, extension tasks and variations on the clues.

A sample 3-page unit from my French Language Lesson Lifesaver booklet of linked translations. Ideal for MFL teachers and departments who need to set cover work. Suitable for Years 9 -12 (14 -17 year olds) Each topic has 3 differentiated levels: Entry, Continuation, Extension. One A4 worksheet per level. Each worksheet is divided as follows: ➢ Section A: 10 sentences to translate from French into English. ➢ Section B: 5 sentences to translate from English into French. These sentences are linked to the French examples in section A. Students can work out the French by careful scrutiny and manipulation of the sentences in the first section. ➢ Section C: vocabulary grid linked to the sentences. Grouped by gender, verb and other grammatical forms. The vocabulary grid can be included with the sheet or folded over and not copied for students. This provides a further element of differentiation. ➢ Section D lists the grammar areas covered. ➢ Answers are in a separate section at the back so that cover teachers can go over work. The resource does NOT contain grammar explanations, just links to grammar points. The worksheets can be a springboard for further grammar work. Vocabulary is based on word frequency and not on prescribed content of exam boards or publishers. The focus is on general translation skills practice, and is not specifically aimed at GCSE. It is mainly an absorbing way to keep pupils busy and engaged. The full booklet has 60 pages of worksheets - 20 topics (3 levels per topic). Ideal if you or other colleagues are absent. Or just extra translation-based topic reinforcement. NWACWA: Never Worry About Cover Work Again! For the full booklet, copy and paste the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/french-language-lesson-lifesaver-booklet-linked-translations-11258051

A sample 3-page unit from my French Language Lesson Lifesaver booklet of linked translations. Ideal for MFL teachers and departments who need to set cover work. Suitable for Years 9 -12 (14 -17 year olds) Each topic has 3 differentiated levels: Entry, Continuation, Extension. One A4 worksheet per level. Each worksheet is divided as follows: ➢ Section A: 10 sentences to translate from French into English. ➢ Section B: 5 sentences to translate from English into French. These sentences are linked to the French examples in section A. Students can work out the French by careful scrutiny and manipulation of the sentences in the first section. ➢ Section C: vocabulary grid linked to the sentences. Grouped by gender, verb and other grammatical forms. The vocabulary grid can be included with the sheet or folded over and not copied for students. This provides a further element of differentiation. ➢ Section D lists the grammar areas covered. ➢ Answers are in a separate section at the back so that cover teachers can go over work. The resource does NOT contain grammar explanations, just links to grammar points. The worksheets can be a springboard for further grammar work. Vocabulary is based on word frequency and not on prescribed content of exam boards or publishers. The focus is on general translation skills practice, and is not specifically aimed at GCSE. It is mainly a purposeful way to keep pupils busy and engaged. The full booklet has 60 pages of worksheets - 20 topics (3 levels per topic). Ideal if you or other colleagues are absent. Or just extra translation-based topic reinforcement. NWACWA- Never Worry About Cover Work Again! For the full booklet, copy and paste the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/french-language-lesson-lifesaver-booklet-linked-translations-11258051

A booklet of linked translation exercises. French to English; English to French 60 pages, 20 topics, 3 levels for each topic. Ideal preparation for GCSE but also for general translation practice. Suitable for French learners aged 11-16. Written to help hard-pressed teachers faced with having to set work quickly for cover lessons or for supply staff. This resource is ideal for independent, online work. Originally a paid-for resource, it’s now available free of charge during the pandemic. This resource is also available for German. Here’s the link to the German booklet. TES: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/german-linked-translation-lifesaver-booklet-12466732

A French/English pantomime-style play, based on Little Red Riding Hood Written by Jon Meier. THIS IS A 5-PAGE EXTRACT. FREE TASTER Lots of humour and great fun - especially the Wolf whose favourite song is Shaggy’s Boombastic Most of the dialogue is in English but there’s plenty of French, repeated and reinforced visually. Suitable for ages 7-10. Duration around 25 mins. About 14 in the cast (scope for flexibility, sharing and doubling of roles). This includes some non-speaking roles. Others can be used for sound, props, poster and programme design etc Can be worked on in 1 day (with scripts) – intensive work with a scripted performance at the end of the day. Show in assembly or at a languages celebration event or just have fun reading it through. Ideal for primary French + a language/ drama festival competition. It could fill a few weeks of lunchtime and after school French clubs. Sixth-formers could help out. Language is visual and contextualised. Audience will also understand it as the story is familiar and the French is explained. The full script contains details of props and sound effects, with links to downloadable sound effects. Vocabulary lists are also included with the full version showing the vocabulary on each page. ___________________________________________________________________________ Petit Chaperon sound files - links are in the script _______________________________________________________________________________ You may also be interested in similar texts for older pupils: my version of Cinderella - Cindy va à Hollywood and Snow White - ‘Blanche Neige et les Sept Reporters’

Card game to practice 20 adjectives. Instructions are on the cards. Just click to reveal each card. It’s a Powerpoint template so you can edit the cards to add words of your choice. Just slide the ‘back’ of the card out of the way. Think about the category points. Rarer, harder and sophisticated words are worth more. This resource idea can be customized and adapted for use at any level - beginners to advanced.

A French/English pantomime-style play, based on Snow White. THIS IS A 5 PAGE EXTRACT FROM THE OPENING SCENES. FREE TASTER VERSION Written by Jon Meier. Lots of humour and great fun. It’s set against a background of 7 reporters covering news of some trapped miners. Of course it all ends happily! Most of the dialogue is in English but there’s plenty of French, repeated and reinforced visually. Suitable for ages 8-14. Duration around 30 mins. 17 in the cast (scope for flexibility, sharing and doubling of roles). Minimum 13 max 22 Others can be used for sound, props, poster and programme design etc Can be worked on in 1 day (with scripts) – intensive work with a scripted performance at the end of the day. Show in assembly or at a languages celebration event or just have fun reading it through. Ideal for a language/ drama festival competition. It could fill a few weeks of lunchtime and after school French clubs. Sixth-formers could help out. Language is visual and contextualised. Audience will also understand it as the story is familiar and the French is explained. The full script contains details of props and sound effects. Vocabulary lists are also included with the script showing the vocabulary on each page.

A 25 question observational quiz on the trailer for ‘La Maison du Bonheur’ (Boon 2006) The trailer can be seen on Youtube La Maison du Bonheur + Trailer + English subs Ideal for a one -off lesson at the start or end of term. Suitable for 12-16 year olds. Ideally after one or two years of French. The observation quiz can be done orally or in writing. The focus is in English to give all pupils an opportunity to show their often exceptional powers of observation. But some questions could be also asked in French. These quizes work well as a class game – one side of the room against the other or boys v girls. They are a good way to keep less motivated pupils engaged. Vocabulary from the quiz is followed-up in subsequent activities. The quiz is an opportunity to contextualize vocabulary. The resource contains answer sheets, plus follow-up vocabulary work with extension ideas.

A French/English pantomime-style play, based on Cinderella. SAMPLE EXTRACT ONLY Written by Jon Meier. Lots of humour and great fun - especially the 'France has Talent ’ middle section. Most of the dialogue is in English but there’s plenty of French, repeated and reinforced visually. Suitable for years 6-9. Duration around 30 mins. 17 in the cast (scope for flexibility, sharing and doubling of roles). Minimum 13 max 22 Others can be used for sound, props, poster and programme design etc Can be worked on in 1 day (with scripts) – intensive work with a scripted performance at the end of the day. Show in assembly or at a languages celebration event or just have fun reading it through. Ideal for a language/ drama festival competition Sixth-formers can help with the production. Language is visual and contextualised. Audience will also understand it as the story is familiar and the French is explained. Full script contains details of props and sound effects. Vocabulary lists are also included with the script showing the vocabulary on each page.

Answer section to the French Lifesaver Linked Translation Activity Booklet. [Here is the link to the main activity booklet:] https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/french-linked-translation-lifesavers-12466726 This answer section is available separately so that teachers can decide whether to issue them to pupils for self-checking. It is recommended that pupils are not given automatic access to this resource in order to ensure the effectiveness of online and home learning. The best strategy is for teachers to issue answers on a page by page/section by section basis once pupils have had time to work out the sentences for themselves.

Answer section to the German Lifesaver Linked Translation Activity Booklet. [Here is the link to the main activity booklet:] https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/german-linked-translation-lifesaver-booklet-12466732 This answer section is available separately so that teachers can decide whether to issue them to pupils for self-checking. It is recommended that pupils are not given automatic access to this resource in order to ensure the effectiveness of online and home learning. The best strategy is to issue answers on a page by page/section by section basis once pupils have had time to work out the sentences for themselves.

A set of activities about the compelling 8 minute French film 'French Roast'. (Joubert 2008) The film can be seen on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbFhATUfuow Although it only contains about 4 words of dialogue, the film provides plenty of scope to explore vocabulary and discuss aspects of French culture. It is also a good introduction to debates about prejudice. Suitable for 12-17 year olds. The material could be covered over 2 or 3 lessons plus a homework. Pupils could also use the booklet for independent study or project work. The booklet consists of 4 pages of activities which progress from basic observational vocabulary questions to more complex tasks about its message and techniques. There is also a film review scaffold which pupils can adapt. Answers are also provided. Do not copy these for the pupils! Another UFTEL resource (using Film to Explore Language). A must for anyone who loves film and France.

4 pages of activities based around famous brands, logos and their literal German translations. The resource includes answers to all the activities. Differentiated activities suitable for near-beginners up to more advanced learners. A fun filler activity. A nice end of term or start of term resource. A distraction from the assessment grind.