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I'm a French, German and English teacher and love creating useful resources for my students to use in the classroom, as well as for homework tasks, to help them love languages and develop their language skills at the same time. I enjoy sharing these resources with other teachers. Some of my language resources are free, but as they take me a long time to make, I do charge a small fee for my some of them. I hope you enjoy using my MFL resources in your language classroom!

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I'm a French, German and English teacher and love creating useful resources for my students to use in the classroom, as well as for homework tasks, to help them love languages and develop their language skills at the same time. I enjoy sharing these resources with other teachers. Some of my language resources are free, but as they take me a long time to make, I do charge a small fee for my some of them. I hope you enjoy using my MFL resources in your language classroom!
GCSE German Speaking and Writing Accessing Higher Grades
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GCSE German Speaking and Writing Accessing Higher Grades

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A 3-page, ready to use PDF handout for GCSE German students with 36 different elements to include when speaking and writing to access higher grades. Help students improve their writing and spontaneous speaking with these 36 ingredients, as well as examples and translations that they can use in both GCSE German writing and GCSE German speaking. I recommend using this in combination with your exam board’s mark scheme for speaking and writing, as well the MFL progress ladder writing and speaking feedback grid. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/mfl-writing-and-speaking-feedback-grid-11856656
AQA A LEVEL GERMAN SPEAKING QUESTIONS (Topics 1-6)
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AQA A LEVEL GERMAN SPEAKING QUESTIONS (Topics 1-6)

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A selection of questions (34) over two PNG images to practise general speaking on the first SIX topics from the AQA A-Level German exam specification.: Image one - 17 questions: Familie im Wandel Die digitale Welt Die Jugendkultur Feste und Traditionen Image 2 - 17 questions: Feste und Traditionen (different to page 1) Kunst und Architektur Berlin These German AQA A level questions are ideal to use in conjunction with stimulus card practice. They follow similar questioning forms to the bullet points 2 and 3 on the A-Level German stimulus cards. Hope it helps!
GCSE FRENCH - How To Get Grade 9 & Improve Grades
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GCSE FRENCH - How To Get Grade 9 & Improve Grades

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Need a GCSE French revision activity to help students improve their grades or to give a little structure to your year 10 or year 11 GCSE French students’ revision strategies? If so, this worksheet and YouTube clip (linked in the handout) could be useful! The A4 PDF worksheet comes with two activities. The first is for students to come up with ideas on what they feel they should focus on to aim for their target grade in all their GCSE French exams. The second activity is watching the YouTube clip, entitled: ‘How to get grade 9 | GCSE French’ to focus their efforts on tips that will really improve their grades/confidence. Hope it’s useful!
GCSE French Photo Card - First Bullet
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GCSE French Photo Card - First Bullet

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Boost your GCSE French students’ confidence with this comprehensive resource designed specifically for the first bullet point of the photo card element in the speaking exam. This resource includes a PDF handout to assist students with ideas generation for the first bullet point on the photo card or stimulus card for the GCSE French speaking exam: Clear guidelines on how to describe a photo in French, using the accronym PALMA. It accompanies a GCSE French Photo Card How To Get Full Marks Video Clip with a break down on how to get the best marks. Key vocabulary and phrases tailored to common photo card themes. Perfect for classroom use or independent study, this resource is an essential tool to help students excel in their GCSE French speaking exams. Download now and watch your students’ descriptive skills soar!
Learn FRENCH ALPHABET with catchy song
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Learn FRENCH ALPHABET with catchy song

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Looking for an engaging way for students to master the French alphabet? This brand new, original French Alphabet Song with lyrics PDF is designed to make learning fun and easy for all ages, whether you are a beginner or refreshing your skills. This catchy tune breaks down each letter with clear pronunciation, making it the perfect tool for both children and adults. It includes: a handout with the French Alphabet Song lyrics which can be printed or used digitally a YouTube video clip of 1 minute and 7 seconds which includes the song, captions and suggestions for use. THE LINK TO THE CLIP IS WITHIN THE PDF HANDOUT Why You will Love It: Easy to Follow: Every letter is shown with pronunciation support, making it simple to memorise the French alphabet. Memorable and Fun: The upbeat melody and rhythmic repetition help you retain information effortlessly. Perfect for All Learners: Whether you’re an adult learning French for travel or a child in year 7 or primary school, this song makes learning enjoyable. Ideal for Classrooms and Home Learning: Teachers and parents can use this song to boost students’ confidence and make learning French a breeze. Start singing along today and see how quickly you’ll know the French alphabet by heart! Watch the video now to learn, sing, and have fun while expanding your French language skills!
French GCSE Speaking and Writing Higher Grades 4-9 Phrases Handout
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French GCSE Speaking and Writing Higher Grades 4-9 Phrases Handout

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Improve GCSE French writing and speaking with this 3-page, ready to use key phrases handout for GCSE French students with 39 different ingredients to include when speaking and writing to access grades 4,5,6,7,8 and 9. The student phrases handout includes the key elements, progressively getting more complex, that students should be including, in order to access a grade 4 and above. You will also find useful examples in French of each element, as well as translations. I recommend using this in combination with your exam board’s mark scheme for speaking and writing, as well the MFL progress ladder writing and speaking feedback grid here > https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/mfl-writing-and-speaking-feedback-grid-11856656
Umweltschutz in Deutschland - German Listening and Transcript Environment
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Umweltschutz in Deutschland - German Listening and Transcript Environment

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Environment GCSE German Listening / German A Level Listening Audio File, Activities and Transcript GET THIS LISTENING LESSON AS PART OF A DISCOUNTED GCSE GERMAN LISTENING PRACTICE BUNDLE AND SAVE MONEY - LIMITED TIME ONLY: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-german-listening-practice-lessons-bundle-12244303 I’ve put together a listening activity for German students studying the topic of ‘die Umwelt’ or the environment. I feel that this listening based lessons is perfect for B1/B2 learners in the Common European Framework of levels, as well as Higher German GCSE students and German A Level students too, depending on which activities you choose to do with them from the selection of eight activities (which can, of course, be modified for your groups!) This environment listening lesson includes: MP3 audio file from a native male German speaker which lasts just over 2 minutes and 40 seconds A 2-page A4 word document, containing the transcript for the audio file, as well as eight activities to help exploit the listening activity. It covers: different types of recycling Pfand Electic cars different energy options
Das deutsche Schulsystem - Listening, Transcript & Activities
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Das deutsche Schulsystem - Listening, Transcript & Activities

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German School System Listening and Reading Lesson GET THIS LISTENING LESSON AS PART OF A DISCOUNTED GCSE GERMAN LISTENING PRACTICE BUNDLE - LIMITED TIME ONLY: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-german-listening-practice-lessons-bundle-12244303 I put this audio together for a private student as revision for the topic of ‘School’ and the German school system. It contains the basic elements with an excellent range of higher level vocabulary, as well as key vocabulary and is suitable for KS4 and KS5. Das deutsche Schulsystem - (2 minute 20 seconds) Audio with a native male speaker and transcript available.
Ma Ville (Town) - French Revision Listening MP3 and Transcript
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Ma Ville (Town) - French Revision Listening MP3 and Transcript

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Ma Ville / My Town French Listening Activities with Audio File, Transcript and 7 Activities GET THIS LISTENING LESSON AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE HERE AS PART OF MY FRENCH GCSE LISTENING PRACTICE BUNDLE - LIMITED TIME ONLY: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/bundler/12244296 An intermediate no-prep ‘town’ listening lesson on the topic for CEF A2 level, intermediate or GCSE level French learners (both year 10 and year 11). Ideal as an introduction to the topic of ‘dans ma ville’, as well as for consolidation and revision. The lesson comes with an MP3 audio file, a transcript, as well as seven activities to exploit the theme, including listening comprehension questions, vocabulary activities, speaking and writing. The MP3 audio file (1 minute 46 seconds) contains information about: a village in Champagne-Ardenne (North east France) what there is in the area and what young people can positives and negatives of village life The audio is read by a female native French speaker, at a medium speed and includes the main elements to cover this topic. It includes a fantastic range of vocabulary, as well as key French phrases for the theme of ‘town’. The transcript and questions could also be used as a reading lesson for cover lessons. Thanks for your interest and I hope you enjoy this dans ma ville lesson that I’ve put together!
Food & Drink (Essen) German Listening, MP3 & Transcript
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Food & Drink (Essen) German Listening, MP3 & Transcript

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Food and Drink / Essen und Trinken in Deutschland for GCSE, KS3 and Intermediate Students Listening Lesson ** German Listening Activities with Audio File, Transcript and 5 Activities ** GET THIS LISTENING LESSON AS PART OF A DISCOUNTED GCSE GERMAN LISTENING BUNDLE WITH A DISCOUNT: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-german-listening-practice-lessons-bundle-12244303 WHAT IS THIS GERMAN LISTENING LESSON AND WHO IS IT FOR? A useful intermediate no-prep listening lesson on the topic of food and drink in Germany for CEF A2 or B1 level, intermediate or GCSE level German students (ideal for year 10 and year 11 students). The MP3 file, listening transcript and related activities could be used as an introduction to the topic of food and drink, as well as for consolidation and revision for German GCSE listening and reading examinations. WHAT’S INCLUDED? In this comprehensive lesson, there is an MP3 audio file, a verbatim transcript and five activities to exploit Essen und Trinken in Deutschland. The activities include listening comprehension questions, vocabulary activities, speaking and writing. Perfect activities for individual work, as well as for pair work and small group work. The MP3 audio file (1 minute and 45 seconds) contains detailed and recyclable information about about food: Variations in German food across the country for a cultural perspective Normal meal times and what is eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner Traditional foods in Germany Drinks HOW WILL YOUR STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM THIS GERMAN FOOD AND DRINKS LESSON? The audio is read by a German male native speaker, at a medium speed and includes the main elements to cover this German GCSE food topic at a challenging, yet manageable level. It includes a fantastic range of vocabulary, tenses, as well as key phrases for the topic which can be recycled. The transcript and questions could also be used as a reading lesson for cover lessons which are useful!
Charity & Volunteer Work German - Listening MP3 & Transcript
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Charity & Volunteer Work German - Listening MP3 & Transcript

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Charity and Volunteer Work in Germany / Charity und Freiwilligenarbeit in Deutschland for GCSE and Intermediate German Students - Listening Activities with Audio File MP3, Transcript and Activities GET THIS BRILLIANT LISTENING LESSON AS PART OF A DISCOUNTED GCSE GERMAN LISTENING BUNDLE: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-german-listening-practice-lessons-bundle-12244303 WHAT IS THIS GERMAN LISTENING LESSON AND WHO IS IT FOR? No-prep listening lesson on charity and volunteer work in Germany for CEF A2 or B1 level, intermediate or GCSE level German students (ideal for year 10 and year 11 students too). The audio file, listening transcript and related activities could be used as an introduction to: Charity und Freiwilligenarbeit, as well as for consolidation in the middle or end of topic, as well as perfect as revision for German GCSE listening and reading examinations. WHAT’S INCLUDED? The comprehensive lesson contains an MP3 audio file, as well as two word document pages with a verbatim transcript and five activities to exploit the topic of charity work in Germany. The activities on the second page include: listening comprehension questions, vocabulary activities, speaking and writing. Perfect activities for individual work, as well as for pair work and small group work. The MP3 audio file (2 minutes and 18 seconds) has detailed and re-usable information about charity and volunteering in Germany: what is charity work and how is it carried out in Germany? Examples of charitable organisations Advantages and disadvantages of charity and volunteer work Examples of volunteering HOW WILL YOUR STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM THIS LISTENING LESSON? The audio is read by a German male native speaker, at a medium speed and includes the main elements to cover this German GCSE charity topic at a challenging, yet manageable level. It includes a wide range of useful vocabulary, tenses, as well as key phrases for the topic which can be recycled. The transcript and questions could also be used as a reading lesson for cover lessons if necessary.
German GCSE Family & Relationships Vocab Practice
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German GCSE Family & Relationships Vocab Practice

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Familien und Beziehungen Vokabeln / Family and Relationships German GCSE Vocabulary Revision WITH ANSWERS! SPECIAL OFFER: GET 10 GCSE GERMAN VOCAB REVISION WORKSHEETS FOR THE PRICE OF 5 BY PURCHASING THE WHOLE LOT TODAY! HERE: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-german-aqa-all-topics-vocabulary-revision-worksheets-bundle-12290528 I have adapted this vocabulary sheet to create vocabulary revision sheets for GCSE German topics, including the ‘Family and Relationships’ German GCSE topic. This vocabulary revision activity combines the key vocabulary for the Family and Relationships topic in the AQA German GCSE syllabus and allows students to ‘make it stick’ by including multiple activities to practise the vocabulary. However, it can be used either A2/B1, intermediate or GCSE learners to introduce vocabulary for ‘Familie’ or ‘Beziehungen’ topics. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED. There are six activities, including: German to English translation Fill in the gaps to complete the word for spelling practice Match the two halves of the phrase together Find the synonym or similar phrase English to German translation and categorise Use the vocabulary to create your own sentences Use during the lesson to keep students occupied (dictionaries would be useful), or as homework. Ideal for distance learning as the answers are included!
La protection de l'environnement (environment) - French Listening Revision and Transcript
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La protection de l'environnement (environment) - French Listening Revision and Transcript

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French Listening Practice on Environment GET THIS LISTENING LESSON AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE HERE AS PART OF MY FRENCH GCSE LISTENING PRACTICE BUNDLE - LIMITED TIME ONLY: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/bundler/12244296 This French lesson focuses on the skill of listening and the theme of la protection de l’environnement. I have used it with groups of GCSE French learners, as well as private students, both as an introduction into the topic, as well as for revision. However, the activities, audio and transcript are perfect for any student studying the topic in some detail. It contains an MP3 audio file, a transcript, as well as six activities to exploit the theme. The MP3 audio file contains information about: why the protection of the environment is important how the environmental protection issues have developed France’s role in protecting the world how the speaker aims to protect the environment The audio is read by a native French speaker, at a medium speed and includes the basic elements to cover this important social issue. It includes a fantastic range of higher level vocabulary on environmental issues in French, as well as key phrases, ideal for intermediate and upper-intermediate French learners, including students in Year 10 and Year 11 (KS4) who are studying the French language. La protection de l’environnement - (2 minutes and 19 seconds) audio with a native female speaker and transcript available, along with six activities to exploit the text and practise spontaneous speaking/writing thereafter! Can also be used as a reading activity for a cover lesson. It could be used as a revision lesson, but also as an introduction into the topic of the environment.
German GCSE Social Networks Vocab Practice
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German GCSE Social Networks Vocab Practice

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Soziale Netzwerke / Soziale Medien / Social Media / Technology in Every Day Life German Vocabulary Practice Worksheet SPECIAL OFFER: GET 10 GCSE GERMAN VOCAB REVISION WORKSHEETS FOR THE PRICE OF 5 BY PURCHASING THE WHOLE LOT TODAY! HERE: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-german-aqa-all-topics-vocabulary-revision-worksheets-bundle-12290528 I have adapted some A Level German vocabulary sheets to fit the AQA German GCSE Syllabus as revision for GCSE German students. Use at the end of the topic, at the start, as revision or as consolidation on topic of SOCIAL MEDIA. This vocabulary revision activity combines the key vocabulary for the Technology in Every Day Life topic in the AQA German GCSE syllabus and allows students to ‘make it stick’ with multiple activities to practise the vocabulary. However, it can also be used either A2/B1 or intermediate level German learners to introduce vocabulary for ‘soziale Netzwerke’ topics. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED. There are six activities included in my social network vocabulary practice and revision worksheets, including: German to English translation Fill in the gaps to complete the word for spelling practice Match the two halves of the phrase together Find the synonym or similar phrase English to German translation and categorise Use the vocabulary to create your own sentences
German GCSE Customs and Festivals Vocab Worksheet
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German GCSE Customs and Festivals Vocab Worksheet

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Vocabulary Worksheet for German Customs and Festivals / Feste und Bräuche for Intermediate and GCSE Level German Vocabulary Practice with ANSWERS SPECIAL OFFER: GET 10 GCSE GERMAN VOCAB REVISION WORKSHEETS FOR THE PRICE OF 5 BY PURCHASING THE WHOLE LOT TODAY! HERE: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-german-aqa-all-topics-vocabulary-revision-worksheets-bundle-12290528 Useful to check current knowledge, as well as at the end of the topic or as revision or as consolidation on topic of Customs and Festivals in German Speaking Countries. This vocabulary revision activity combines the key vocabulary for the Customs and Festival topic in the AQA German GCSE syllabus and allows students to ‘make it stick’ with multiple activities to practise the vocabulary. However, it can also be used either A2/B1 or intermediate level German learners to develop topic-related vocabulary for ‘Feste und Bräuche’. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED. There are six activities included in my festivals and customs vocabulary practice and revision worksheets, including: German to English translation Fill in the gaps to complete the word for spelling practice Match the two halves of the phrase together Find the synonym or similar phrase English to German translation and categorise Use the vocabulary to create your own sentences Perfect for individual work
German GCSE My House & Area Vocab Revision Sheet
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German GCSE My House & Area Vocab Revision Sheet

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GCSE German Mein Haus und Meine Gegend Vocabulary Revision Worksheet WITH ANSWERS **SPECIAL OFFER: GET 10 GCSE GERMAN VOCAB REVISION WORKSHEETS FOR THE PRICE OF 5 BY PURCHASING THE WHOLE LOT TODAY! HERE: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-german-aqa-all-topics-vocabulary-revision-worksheets-bundle-12290528 ** Use with year 10 or year 11 learners, intermediate CEFR level A2 or B1 students to revise key vocabulary related to the ‘my house, home and area’ topics. Created with AQA syllabus in mind, but perfect for other exam boards covering the same topic too! There are 6 useful activities which recap the vocabulary using six different methods, allowing students to have ‘fun’ whilst revising useful words and phrases. The technique of manipulating the key vocabulary in different ways hopefully helps to make it ‘make it stick’ more effectively. There are six activities, including: German to English translation Fill in the gaps to complete the word for spelling practice Match the two halves of the phrase together Find the synonym or similar phrase English to German translation and categorise Use the vocabulary to create your own sentences Use during the lesson to keep students occupied (dictionaries would be useful), or as homework. Ideal for distance learning as the answers are included!
German GCSE Social Issues Vocab Practice Worksheet
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German GCSE Social Issues Vocab Practice Worksheet

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Social Issues (Charity, Volunteer Work and Health) German GCSE Vocabulary Revision WITH ANSWERS! SPECIAL OFFER: GET 10 GCSE GERMAN VOCAB REVISION WORKSHEETS FOR THE PRICE OF 5 BY PURCHASING THE WHOLE LOT TODAY! HERE: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-german-aqa-all-topics-vocabulary-revision-worksheets-bundle-12290528 I have adapted this vocabulary sheet to create vocabulary revision sheets for GCSE German topics, including the ‘social issues’ German GCSE topic. This vocabulary revision activity combines the key vocabulary for the social issues topic, covering the ideas of ‘charity’, ‘volunteer work’ and ‘health’ in the AQA German GCSE syllabus. However, it can also be used by other exam boards covering the same topics. There are SIX activities on one worksheet with the answer key included, making it perfect for individual work that can be self-marked, i.e. through distance learning, home schooling and/or revision in the lead up to exams. Students can be helped to ‘make it stick’ by completing the multiple activities to practise the vocabulary. There are six activities on: Freiwilligenarbeit, Wohltätigkeiten and Gesundheit, include: German to English translation Fill in the gaps to complete the word for spelling practice Match the two halves of the phrase together Find the synonym or similar phrase English to German translation and categorise Use the vocabulary to create your own sentences Use during the lesson to keep students occupied (dictionaries would be useful), or as homework. Ideal for distance learning as the answers are included!
GCSE German 'University or Work' Vocab Revision Worksheet
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GCSE German 'University or Work' Vocab Revision Worksheet

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German GCSE UNIVERSITY OR WORK? Vocabulary Revision Activities WITH ANSWERS! SPECIAL OFFER: GET 10 GCSE GERMAN VOCAB REVISION WORKSHEETS FOR THE PRICE OF 5 BY PURCHASING THE WHOLE LOT TODAY! HERE: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-german-aqa-all-topics-vocabulary-revision-worksheets-bundle-12290528 I have adapted this vocabulary sheet to create vocabulary revision sheets for GCSE German topics, including the university or work German GCSE topic. This vocabulary revision activity combines the key vocabulary for the die Universität and der Beruf topic in the AQA German GCSE syllabus. However, it is also suitable for other examination boards at a similar level, studying a similar topic. The vocabulary revision worksheet aids students to revise vocabulary and helps to ‘make it stick’ through the multiple activities to practise the vocabulary. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED ON SEPARATE SHEET. There are 6 practice activities on this Uni oder Arbeit topic, include: German to English translation Fill in the gaps to complete the word for spelling practice Match the two halves of the phrase together Find the synonym or similar phrase Use the vocabulary to create your own sentences Translate from English to German and categorise the vocab under verb, noun or adjective Use during the lesson to keep students occupied (dictionaries would be useful), or as homework. Ideal for distance learning as the answers are included!
Meine Familie GCSE German Listening Lesson
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Meine Familie GCSE German Listening Lesson

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Original GCSE German ‘My Family’ Listening Lesson with MP3 Audio File, Transcript and Five Related Activities GET THIS LISTENING LESSON AS PART OF A DISCOUNTED GCSE GERMAN LISTENING PRACTICE BUNDLE AND SAVE MONEY - LIMITED TIME ONLY: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-german-listening-practice-lessons-bundle-12244303 I’ve put together a listening activity for German students studying the topic of ‘meine Familie and Beziehungen’ or ‘My Family and Relationships’. I feel that this listening based lessons is perfect for GCSE learners who need to revise the topic, who are currently studying the topic or for those who would like to practise their listening through native speaker audio clips. This GCSE German 'My Family and Relationships listening lesson includes: An MP3 audio file read verbatim by a native, female German speaker which lasts just over 2 minutes and 54 seconds A 2-page A4 word document, containing the verbatim transcript for the audio file,** as well as five activities** to help exploit the listening activity which covers the topics of Family members Where we live Relationships between family members Activities undertaken as a family Extended family members The five activities include: vocabulary checker, listening comprehension questions, speaking and writing activities. Set as individual or pair work. Perfect for Y10 and Y11 GCSE students, as well as the equivalent Scottish, Irish, Australian and American exam boards. Use as a reading comprehension activity too!