Engaging, contemporary and language-rich resources for challenging your language learners to greater proficiency. Building MFL reading skills and general knowledge with fun, vocabulary-driven worksheets that are ideal for topic-based class project work, cover worksheets or homework.
Engaging, contemporary and language-rich resources for challenging your language learners to greater proficiency. Building MFL reading skills and general knowledge with fun, vocabulary-driven worksheets that are ideal for topic-based class project work, cover worksheets or homework.
This two-page reading comprehension worksheet presents three short reading passages in French on Diwali, along with comprehension questions and vocabulary support for each. Topics covered include cover the meaning and rituals of Diwali, as well as the significance and celebration of the festival in France. There is also a short definitions quiz at the end of the worksheet.
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for Year 8/9 and pre-GCSE), using plenty of cognates and designed to encouraging gist-reading.
A third page including suggested model answers is supplied.
This two-page reading comprehension worksheet presents three short reading passages in German on Diwali, along with comprehension questions and vocabulary support for each. Topics covered include cover the meaning and rituals of Diwali, as well as the significance and celebration of the festival in the German-speaking countries. There is also a short definitions quiz at the end of the worksheet.
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for Year 8/9 and pre-GCSE), designed to encouraging gist-reading.
A third page including suggested model answers is supplied.
This two-page reading comprehension worksheet presents three short reading passages in Spanish on Diwali, along with comprehension questions and vocabulary support for each. Topics covered include cover the meaning and rituals of Diwali, as well as the significance and celebration of the festival in the Spanish-speaking world. There is also a short definitions quiz at the end of the worksheet.
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for Year 8/9 and pre-GCSE), using plenty of cognates and designed to encouraging gist-reading.
A third page including suggested model answers is supplied.
This four-page French activity worksheet explores the origins and traditions of Saint David’s Day, the celebration of the patron saint of Wales. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the day itself, national emblems of Wales, as well as wider themes of celebration.
The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each (the fourth discusses Celtic connections with Brittany, linking the celebration to the target language country). A third page includes vocabulary exercises to consolidate new words, with a true/false quiz on the fourth page (with some humorous red herrings!).
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), with plenty of cognates designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts.
A page with answers to all the questions is supplied at the end of the worksheet.
This five-page German activity worksheet explores the history and social aspects of International Women’s Day (Der internationale Frauentag). It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the day itself, as well as wider themes of social engagement.
The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A strong cultural element is included, with discussion of some key pioneers from the German-speaking world. A third page includes vocabulary exercises to consolidate new words, with a true/false quiz on the fourth page. A fifth bonus page features a dialogue to model speaking about the topic, as well as a dialogue activity for students to complete in pairs.
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 8/9 group or pre-GCSE topic), with plenty of cognates designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts.
A page with answers to all the questions is supplied at the end of the worksheet.
Two-page French activity worksheet on renewable energy and related environmental issues, linking up to topics around Earth Hour / Earth Day. Aimed at around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for challenging proficient Key Stage 3 groups or as a prep for GCSE topics with a focus on the environment). Presents twelve vocabulary items associated, along with the following activities, which recycle the vocabulary in context:
Descriptions quiz
Gapfill
Reconstitute the sentences (x2)
The focus is on general reading skills; students are challenged to understand gist and words in context. Tenses are chiefly the present and perfect.
Great as topic prep / revision, homework or cover work; an answer page is included, so the worksheet can be used with non-specialist teachers as well.
This four-page French activity worksheet introduces the topics of Earth Hour (Une heure pour la planète) and Earth Day (Le jour de la Terre). It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the initiatives themselves, as well as wider themes of the environment and environmentalism in French.
The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A third page includes vocabulary exercises to consolidate new words, with an ‘over to you’ writing exercise on the fourth page.
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 8/9 group), with plenty of cognates designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts.
Answers to all the activities are supplied at the end of the worksheet.
This six-page French activity worksheet introduces students to Easter as it is celebrated in France. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the holiday itself, as well as wider themes of celebration.
The worksheet begins first introduces some key vocabulary items, before a short, graded text with vocabulary support and comprehension questions. Further vocabulary activities consolidate and recycle (they will definitely know the word ‘Pâques’ by the end of it!). The worksheet rounds off with an open written exercise, encouraging students to write about their own experiences of Easter, comparing it to the French holiday.
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for Year 8/9), with plenty of cognates, designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts.
Answers to all the vocabulary activities are supplied at the end of the worksheet.
Bastille Day - Fête Nationale Française du 14 Juillet
Two-page activity worksheet on the national holiday, in French, from a series on French culture and history topics. Presents twelve vocabulary items and associated activities, but this is more about general reading skills than the actual vocabulary; students are challenged to understand words in context and gist.
Activities included:
Definitions quiz
Sentence gapfill
General knowledge multiple choice
Great as homework or cover work, particularly for Key Stage 3 groups; an answer page is included, so the worksheet can be used with non-specialist teachers as well.
One of a series of intermediate-level booklets designed to expand students’ vocabulary and sentence structures, and get them thinking and speaking about a range of topics in French. They have links to wider citizenship and global / current affairs issues, so make for good cross-subject connections if you want to involve non-language teaching colleagues.
This worksheet / topic booklet focuses on the relationship between humans and other primates, and the importance of conservation. It’s suitable for a good Year 10/11 GCSE group or a first year A-level group. It forms a short unit of project-based work that we would spend 2-3 weeks working through with classes, leading up to a short spoken presentation to assess understanding at the end. Sections include:
Vocabulary (with sample sentences for each entry)
Useful questions in French for conversational practice
A reading comprehension to show the vocabulary in context
A dialogue featuring two young people discussing the project themes
A range of practice exercises, including gapfill and translation
There is a “for the teachers” section at the end of the document, including answers to all the activities, so it’s suitable to be used by non-French specialist teachers too, or as cover work.
Three-page activity worksheet on Charlemagne, in French, from a series on French culture and history topics. Aimed at around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for proficient Key Stage 3 groups). Presents twelve vocabulary items and associated activities, including a web quest style quiz and a ‘jumbled chronology’ game (which could be printed out and cut up for a practical slant on it!). The goal is to support general reading skills beyond any particular vocabulary topic; students are challenged to understand words in context and gist.
Great as homework or cover work; an answer page is included, so the worksheet can be used with non-specialist teachers as well.
One of a series of intermediate-level booklets designed to expand students’ vocabulary and sentence structures, and get them thinking and speaking about a range of topics in Spanish. They have links to wider citizenship and global / current affairs issues, so make for good cross-subject connections if you want to involve non-language teaching colleagues.
This worksheet / topic booklet focuses on the relationship between humans and other primates, and the importance of conservation. It’s suitable for a good Year 10/11 GCSE group or a first year A-level group. It forms a short unit of project-based work that we would spend 2-3 weeks working through with classes, leading up to a short spoken presentation to assess understanding at the end. Sections include:
Vocabulary (with sample sentences for each entry)
Useful questions in Spanish for conversational practice
A reading comprehension to show the vocabulary in context
A dialogue featuring two young people discussing the project’s themes
A range of practice exercises, including gapfill and translation
There is a “for the teachers” section at the end of the document, including answers to all the activities, so it’s suitable to be used by non-Spanish specialist teachers too, or as cover work.
Two-page Spanish activity worksheet on talking about what students do/did in the Summer holidays (las vacaciones). Aimed at around A1-A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for challenging proficient Key Stage 3 groups, for example). Presents twelve vocabulary items and associated activities. The focus is on general reading skills; students are challenged to understand gist and words in context. Tenses are chiefly the present and preterite (with a tiny bit of imperfect).
Great as topic prep / revision, homework or cover work; an answer page is included, so the worksheet can be used with non-specialist teachers as well.
Three-page activity worksheet on Napoléon Bonaparte, in French, from a series on French culture and history topics. Aimed at around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for proficient Key Stage 3 groups). Presents fourteen vocabulary items and associated activities that focus on key facts and events in Napoléon’s biography, including a web quest-style multiple choice quiz. The goal is to support general reading skills; students are challenged to understand words in context and gist.
Intended as a short class project unit, it also works well as a homework or cover worksheet; a full answer key is included.
Two-page Spanish activity worksheet on the popular Spanish singer Pablo Alborán. The worksheet presents fourteen vocabulary items and associated activities related to his career and bio. Activities are designed to activate general reading and context / gist skills beyond the new vocab.
Great as homework or as a cover lesson worksheet. An answer key is included, so the worksheet can be used by non-subject specialist educators as well.
Two-page activity worksheet on Marie Antoinette, in French, from a series on French culture and history topics. Aimed at around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal to challenge proficient Key Stage 3 or 4 groups).
Presents fourteen vocabulary items, a ‘potted history’, and associated activities that focus on key facts and events from Marie Antoinette’s biography and the French Revolution. The goal is to support general reading skills; students are challenged to understand words in context and gist.
Intended as a short class project unit, it also works well as a homework or cover worksheet; a full answer key is included.
Two-page French activity worksheet on all things Outer Space! The worksheet presents fourteen vocabulary items and associated activities outlining key concepts, using language aimed at A1/A2 of the CEFR scale (so great for proficient Key Stage 3/4 groups). Exercises are designed to activate general reading and context / gist skills beyond the new vocab.
Ideal as a class-based project, or as homework or cover lesson material. An answer key is included, so the worksheet can be used by non-subject specialist educators as well.
Two-page German activity worksheet on the popular singer Helene Fischer. The worksheet presents twelve vocabulary items and associated activities related to her career and bio. Activities are designed to activate general reading and context / gist skills beyond the new vocab.
Great as homework or as a cover lesson worksheet. An answer key is included, so the worksheet can be used by non-subject specialist educators as well.
Two-page Spanish activity worksheet on the popular Spanish singer Pastora Soler. The worksheet presents twelve vocabulary items and associated activities related to her career and works, along with a short passage for reading practice, and associated activities. The level is aimed at a proficient pre-GCSE group (Year 8/9/10). The activities are designed to activate general reading and context / gist skills beyond the listed vocab. This worksheet contains some frequent preterite and perfect forms that should be great reinforcement for those tenses.
Great as homework or as a cover lesson worksheet. An answer key is included, so the worksheet can be used by non-subject specialist educators as well.
A set of two-page worksheets on some celebrities of pop in the Spanish-speaking world, including:
Pablo Alborán
David Bisbal
Rosalía
Shakira
Pastora Soler
Answer keys included.