My name is Christopher Palmer and I am a languages practitioner. I am now in my sixteenth year of teacher and I have a wealth of experience of liaising with the standard EdExcel GCSE French, Cambridge International GCSE French, EdExcel A-Level French, beginner's Mandarin courses and I am starting to become acquainted with IB French. I have published a vast array of resources which span Key Stage 2-5.
My name is Christopher Palmer and I am a languages practitioner. I am now in my sixteenth year of teacher and I have a wealth of experience of liaising with the standard EdExcel GCSE French, Cambridge International GCSE French, EdExcel A-Level French, beginner's Mandarin courses and I am starting to become acquainted with IB French. I have published a vast array of resources which span Key Stage 2-5.
Welcome to Stage 5-7!
The purpose of this powerpoint is to become deeply acquainted with the formation of tenses and verbs, especially for those who have difficulties in doing so. This is a very good way of introducing the conjugation either when teaching it for the very first time or revision. This is the 39th stage of the learning process and there are 72 stages in the entire process. By the end of the 72nd stage, learners will have a developed a very profound mastery of not only forming nine different tenses which range with complexity upon progression, but also, an exhaustive range of different verbs which have been very carefully divided stage by stage. Upon completion of Stage 9-8, the final stage of the process, will immensely prepare students to pursue with their French studies at university level, where they will inevitably be using tenses. It is also suitable for adult learners, again whether they are learning it for the first time or revision.
This folder contains additional irregular '-ir' verbs and intransitive verbs in the future tense:
Partir
Sortir
Venir
Tenir
When showing each slide, there is an audio clip on each new item that you can click on and you will hear my voice which demonstrates the pronunciation of each item, or alternatively, you can lead the pronunciation of each item. It is up to you! The learners will then reiterate the new items every time they see the slide 'This time you try it!' You will be very surprised to see how it will stick in their minds!!
I would strongly encourage you to purchase the follow-up activity 'French: Stage 5: The future tense', which enables students to manually complete the drills based on what they have learnt. They are £5. Upon completion of Stage 5-8, there are tests also available.
Happy teaching and learning and the very best of luck!!
Welcome to Stage 5-5!
The purpose of this powerpoint is to become deeply acquainted with the formation of tenses and verbs, especially for those who have difficulties in doing so. This is a very good way of introducing the conjugation either when teaching it for the very first time or revision. This is the 37th stage of the learning process and there are 72 stages in the entire process. By the end of the 72nd stage, learners will have a developed a very profound mastery of not only forming nine different tenses which range with complexity upon progression, but also, an exhaustive range of different verbs which have been very carefully divided stage by stage. Upon completion of Stage 9-8, the final stage of the process, will immensely prepare students to pursue with their French studies at university level, where they will inevitably be using tenses. It is also suitable for adult learners, again whether they are learning it for the first time or revision.
This folder contains the following irregular '-re' verbs in the future tense:
Dire
Lire
Ecrire
Mettre
When showing each slide, there is an audio clip on each new item that you can click on and you will hear my voice which demonstrates the pronunciation of each item, or alternatively, you can lead the pronunciation of each item. It is up to you! The learners will then reiterate the new items every time they see the slide 'This time you try it!' You will be very surprised to see how it will stick in their minds!!
I would strongly encourage you to purchase the follow-up activity 'French: Stage 5: The future tense', which enables students to manually complete the drills based on what they have learnt. They are £5. Upon completion of Stage 5-8, there are tests also available.
Happy teaching and learning and the very best of luck!!
Welcome to Stage 5-6!
The purpose of this powerpoint is to become deeply acquainted with the formation of tenses and verbs, especially for those who have difficulties in doing so. This is a very good way of introducing the conjugation either when teaching it for the very first time or revision. This is the 38th stage of the learning process and there are 72 stages in the entire process. By the end of the 72nd stage, learners will have a developed a very profound mastery of not only forming nine different tenses which range with complexity upon progression, but also, an exhaustive range of different verbs which have been very carefully divided stage by stage. Upon completion of Stage 9-8, the final stage of the process, will immensely prepare students to pursue with their French studies at university level, where they will inevitably be using tenses. It is also suitable for adult learners, again whether they are learning it for the first time or revision.
This folder contains the following irregular '-ir' verbs in the futur tense:
Devoir
Pouvoir
Savoir
Voir
Vouloir
When showing each slide, there is an audio clip on each new item that you can click on and you will hear my voice which demonstrates the pronunciation of each item, or alternatively, you can lead the pronunciation of each item. It is up to you! The learners will then reiterate the new items every time they see the slide 'This time you try it!' You will be very surprised to see how it will stick in their minds!!
I would strongly encourage you to purchase the follow-up activity 'French: Stage 5: The future tense', which enables students to manually complete the drills based on what they have learnt. They are £5. Upon completion of Stage 5-8, there are tests also available.
Happy teaching and learning and the very best of luck!!
Whether you are generally revising '-er' verbs in the perfect tense or teaching it for the first time, here is an activity that will give students a firm acquaintance with this concept or greatly revise it. There is also a colouring in poster available for student to learn some '-er' verbs in French.
Happy teaching and learning!
Whether you are generally revising '-ir' verbs in the perfect tense or teaching it for the first time, here is an activity that will give students a firm acquaintance with this concept or greatly revise it. There is also a colouring in poster available for student to learn some '-ir' verbs in French.
Happy teaching and learning!
Whether you are generally revising '-re' verbs in the perfect tense or teaching it for the first time, here is an activity that will give students a firm acquaintance with this concept or greatly revise it. There is also a colouring in poster available for student to learn some '-re' verbs in French.
Happy teaching and learning!
Here is a workbook designed to cover numbers 1-100 using the theme of members of the family and age! A brilliant way to revise these themes!
This workbook has pages and pages of activities such as colouring in members of the family and mathematical exercises in French.
This activity booklet is geared towards students of a weaker ability.
The cost of this booklet is 5 pounds.
Happy learning!
Relative pronouns using 'lequel, laquelle, lesquels, lesquelles' is a highly tricky concept and requires much greater understanding, however I have designed this activity to facilitate this and there is a quiz which follows. Upon completing the 5-step method, you will have developed a much more proficient understanding of it all. This concept is briefly mentioned at IGCSE level, but used more profoundly at AS and A2 level French. There is also a wordsearch which revises previously learnt relative pronouns which can be used a warmer activity before the main stage of the lesson begins.
Happy teaching and learning!
This game is an excellent way of revising grammar and it is specifically tailored at IGCSE level, however it can also be used to revise grammar at A-Level also.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with this game, basically the class is divided into two teams. If a team gets a question right (on whatever topic) they place their coloured hexagon over the topic and they can pick another question. If they get a question wrong, the other team will have a chance to answer. The first team to get their coloured hexagons in a line either horizontally or diagonally, wins the game!
This pack contains the game board and questions from each topic! Keep an eye out for my resources as I will be soon publishing more differentiated questions for students of a stronger ability!
Drill practice using the future tense in French for those who find tense formation difficult. This stage will greatly focus on the use of irregular verbs and the endings in the future tense according to the subjects. This stage also revises Stage 4: The pluperfect tense, Stage 3: The imperfect tense, Stage 2: The perfect tense and Stage 1: The present tense.
This activity is carried in eight stages:
Stage 1: Common basic irregular verbs: Aller, Faire, Avoir, Etre, Boire, Ouvrir, Prendre, Croire
Stage 2: Regular -er verbs: Parler, Manger, Regarder, Partager, Entrer, Porter, Essayer, Envoyer
Stage 3: Regular -ir verbs: Finir, Ralentir, Choisir, Grandir, Fournir, Batir
Stage 4: Regular -re verbs: Vendre, Rendre, Attendre, Perdre, Repondre, Descendre, Entendre, Tendre
Stage 5: Irregular -re verbs: Dire, Lire, Mettre, Ecrire, Suivre, Craindre, Comprendre, Inclure
Stage 6: Irregular -ir verbs: Voir, Vouloir, Pouvoir, Savoir, Devoir Recevoir
Stage 7: More irregular -ir verbs and intransitive verbs (verbs that take 'etre'): Tenir, Venir, Partir, Sortir, Revenir, Mourir
Stage 8: Impersonal verbs and sample reflexive verbs: Pleuvoir, Falloir, Valoir, S'agir, Se reposer, S'attendre, Se souvenir
It is difficult at times to remember the conjugation of the tenses which is why I have designed these activities as means of becoming deeply acquainted with the conjugation. Repetition is the key! There are two tests available for the perfect tense which are titled as 'Partie 5-9: Test au futur' and 'Partie 5-9a: Test au niveau superieur'. I would recommend taking these tests before commencing 'Partie 6: Le temps au conditionnel'
Expressions which use 'avoir' as opposed to 'etre' according to the English equivalent can be confusing for learners of French as a foreign language. This worksheet provides an exhaustive list of such expressions, followed by step by step activities which pushes students to their potential. This is a higher level version where students are asked to translate extended sentences. This activity would be ideal for students studying the IGCSE / A-Level / IB programme.
This presentation outlines and depicts as to how the construction 'venir de faire quelque chose' is formed and used in which context. Go through the slides of each new item and get the students to repeat previously learnt items. This concept is geared towards students who are doing IGCSE French and A-Level French.
Happy teaching and learning!
Unit 1: Family members
Lesson 1-4: Grandchildren and learning to say thank you
Vocabulary: 谢谢 (thank you) (total: 18 words) (total number of characters: 19)
Differentiation: 孙子 (grandson),孙女 (granddaughter) (total: 27 words) (total number of characters: 31)
Objective 1: Recall to say thank you in Mandarin
Objective 2 (for more able students): Recall at least 10 family members in total (including this lesson's new items)
Unit 1: Family Members
Activity 1-4: Grandchildren and thank you (Higher level)
This activity is designed for children in their first year studying Mandarin Chinese at a higher level.
Listening: Game of bingo
Writing: Write and repeat several times the following vocabulary: 谢谢,不客气,孙子,孙女
Reading and writing: Reading the sentences and write the answers in full according to the questions.
This activity is geared towards students who are Cantonese speaking, native Mandarin speakers or gifted and talented.
Unit 1: Family Members
Activity 1-4: Thank you
This activity is designed for children in their first year studying Mandarin Chinese
Listening: Game of bingo
Writing: Write and repeat several times the following vocabulary: 谢谢
Reading and writing: Reading the sentences and distinguish the correct word by filling in the gaps.
If there are any students (i.e. Cantonese speaking students, mother-tongue students, gifted and talented) who you deem capable of going beyond this range of vocabulary, there is a differentiated work book available.
Print out the cards and laminate them. Cut along the line which is located in the middle of the page and shuffle them well and turn them over! Enjoy the game!
Print out the cards and laminate them. Cut down the line which is located in the middle of the page, shuffle the cards really well and turn them over and enjoy the game!
Welcome to Stage 1-4 !!
The purpose of this powerpoint is to become deeply acquainted with the formation of tenses and verbs, especially for those who have difficulties in doing so. This is a very good way of introducing the conjugation either when teaching it for the very first time or revision. This is the 4th stage of the learning process and there are 72 stages in the entire process. By the end of the 72nd stage, learners will have a developed a very profound mastery of not only forming nine different tenses which range with complexity upon progression, but also, an exhaustive range of different verbs which have been very carefully divided stage by stage. Upon completion of Stage 9-8, the final stage of the process, will immensely prepare students to pursue with their French studies at university level, where they will inevitably be using tenses. It is also suitable for adult learners, again whether they are learning it for the first time or revision.
This folder contains the following regular '-re' verbs in the present tense:
Attendre
Perdre
Vendre
Rendre
When showing each slide, there is an audio clip on each new item that you can click on and you will hear my voice which demonstrates the pronunciation of each item, or alternatively, you can lead the pronunciation of each item. It is up to you! The learners will then reiterate the new items every time they see the slide 'This time you try it!' You will be very surprised to see how it will stick in their minds!!
I would strongly encourage you to purchase the follow-up activity 'French: Stage 1: The present tense', which enables students to manually complete the drills based on what they have learnt. They are £5. Upon completion of Stage 1-8, there are tests also available.
Happy teaching and learning and the very best of luck!!
Welcome to Stage 1-3 !!
The purpose of this powerpoint is to become deeply acquainted with the formation of tenses and verbs, especially for those who have difficulties in doing so. This is a very good way of introducing the conjugation either when teaching it for the very first time or revision. This is the 3rd stage of the learning process and there are 72 stages in the entire process. By the end of the 72nd stage, learners will have a developed a very profound mastery of not only forming nine different tenses which range with complexity upon progression, but also, an exhaustive range of different verbs which have been very carefully divided stage by stage. Upon completion of Stage 9-8, the final stage of the process, will immensely prepare students to pursue with their French studies at university level, where they will inevitably be using tenses. It is also suitable for adult learners, again whether they are learning it for the first time or revision.
This folder contains the following regular ‘-ir’ verbs in the present tense:
Bleuir
Finir
Choisir
Grandir
Refroidir
Rougir
When showing each slide, there is an audio clip on each new item that you can click on and you will hear my voice which demonstrates the pronunciation of each item, or alternatively, you can lead the pronunciation of each item. It is up to you! The learners will then reiterate the new items every time they see the slide ‘This time you try it!’ You will be very surprised to see how it will stick in their minds!!
I would strongly encourage you to purchase the follow-up activity ‘French: Stage 1: The present tense’, which enables students to manually complete the drills based on what they have learnt. They are £5. Upon completion of Stage 1-8, there are tests also available.
Happy teaching and learning and the very best of luck!!
Welcome to Stage 1-2 !!
The purpose of this powerpoint is to become deeply acquainted with the formation of tenses and verbs, especially for those who have difficulties in doing so. This is a very good way of introducing the conjugation either when teaching it for the very first time or revision. This is the 2nd stage of the learning process and there are 72 stages in the entire process. By the end of the 72nd stage, learners will have a developed a very profound mastery of not only forming nine different tenses which range with complexity upon progression, but also, an exhaustive range of different verbs which have been very carefully divided stage by stage. Upon completion of Stage 9-8, the final stage of the process, will immensely prepare students to pursue with their French studies at university level, where they will inevitably be using tenses. It is also suitable for adult learners, again whether they are learning it for the first time or revision.
This folder contains the following regular -‘er’ verbs in the present tense:
Arriver
Entrer
Parler
Partager
Porter
Manger
Regarder
Essayer (slightly irregular)
When showing each slide, there is an audio clip on each new item that you can click on and you will hear my voice which demonstrates the pronunciation of each item, or alternatively, you can lead the pronunciation of each item. It is up to you! The learners will then reiterate the new items every time they see the slide ‘This time you try it!’ You will be very surprised to see how it will stick in their minds!!
I would strongly encourage you to purchase the follow-up activity ‘French: Stage 1: The present tense’, which enables students to manually complete the drills based on what they have learnt. They are £5. Upon completion of Stage 1-8, there are tests also available.
There are also subsequent activities after the pratising of the conjugations.
Happy teaching and learning and the very best of luck!!