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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.

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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.
French: Stage 3-9: Answers to the imperfect tense
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French: Stage 3-9: Answers to the imperfect tense

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Answers to the test of 'Stage 3-9: The imperfect tense'. My advice is as follows: 32-40 correct answers: Very well done! There is a more advanced test available titled as 'Stage 3-9a: Higher level test of the imperfect tense'. Try this before attempting the 'Stage 4: The pluperfect tense' activity. 0-31 correct answers: I am sorry but you have failed the test. Please re-try this test before attempting the more advanced test.
French: Stage 3-9: Test on the imperfect tense
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French: Stage 3-9: Test on the imperfect tense

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Test on the imperfect tense, based on random verbs studied in Stage 3 and also further examines the present and perfect tense. There are thirty questions based on the imperfect tense and also ten supplementary questions on the present and perfect tense. (This is a very good way not to forget tenses previously studied!). Answers are available for this test at a cost of £2. Whatever time limit you set your students to complete this test is totally up to you, but I would recommend 15-20 minutes. I would also recommend obtaining at least 32 correct answers before proceeding onto test 'Stage 3-9a' which is a more comprehensive test.
French: Etre en train de faire quelque chose
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French: Etre en train de faire quelque chose

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Here is a useful resource which explains the concept of 'etre en train de faire quelque chose'. It starts off with some examples which fundamentally explains its significance, followed by games and drill practice. There are also some translation which students could do upon completion of practising the concept. This concept is geared towards IGCSE and A-Level French. Happy teaching and learning!
IGCSE French:  'Venir de' in the imperfect form + the infinitive
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IGCSE French: 'Venir de' in the imperfect form + the infinitive

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Here is a powerpoint that introduces the structure 'venir de' in the imperfect form, followed by the infinitive. This concept is ideal at IGCSE level and also A-Level. There are several examples provided in this demonstration in the context of describing a situation, in particular a house fire. There are also step-by-step activities which reinforces on what the students have learnt. Happy teaching and learning!
IGCSE French:  Food and Drink (Part 5):  At the delicatessen
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IGCSE French: Food and Drink (Part 5): At the delicatessen

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Students who are studying the IGCSE French course need to know the names of various delicatessen items served at the delicatessen, which gives the students a deeper insight into French cuisine. Before working on this workbook, it would be an idea to buy a variety of different French cheeses and breads for the students to sample, unless they have any specific dietary requirements or allergies. The activities are very well sequenced and they are also tailored to students of IGCSE level which includes listening, reading comprehension and writing in addition to open questioning. For the spot the difference activity, this could be used as an oral activity, assisting the students as necessary. They can write their answers down following the oral element of the activity. This resource contains: 1 workbook 1 transcript for the listening activity 1 sound file for the listening activity Happy teaching and learning!
IGCSE French: Food and drink (Part 8): Breakfast
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IGCSE French: Food and drink (Part 8): Breakfast

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Students who are studying the IGCSE French course need to know the names of various breakfast items, in particular a French continental breakfast, which gives the students a deeper insight into French culture and cuisine. The activities are very well sequenced and they are also tailored to students of IGCSE level which includes listening, reading comprehension and writing in addition to open questioning. For the spot the difference activity, this could be used as an oral activity, assisting the students as necessary. They can write their answers down following the oral element of the activity. This resource contains: 1 workbook 1 transcript for the listening activity 1 sound file for the listening activity Happy teaching and learning!
IGCSE French: Food and drink (Part 7): Drinks
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IGCSE French: Food and drink (Part 7): Drinks

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Students who are studying the IGCSE French course need to know the names of various drinks and flavours of ice-cream, which gives the students a deeper insight into French culture and cuisine. The activities are very well sequenced and they are also tailored to students of IGCSE level which includes listening, reading comprehension and writing in addition to open questioning. For the spot the difference activity, this could be used as an oral activity, assisting the students as necessary. They can write their answers down following the oral element of the activity. This resource contains: 1 workbook 1 transcript for the listening activity 1 sound file for the listening activity Happy teaching and learning!
Primary French: Shopping (clothes and colours)
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Primary French: Shopping (clothes and colours)

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Here is a powerpoint, regarding shopping in terms of clothes and colours and various other shopping situations and it is geared towards Key Stage 2 French. There is also some differentiated vocabulary incorporated for stronger and gifted and talented students. There are also various interactive activities which reinforces on what the students have learnt.
IGCSE French:  Food and drink (Part 6): Cakes and pastries
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IGCSE French: Food and drink (Part 6): Cakes and pastries

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Students who are studying the IGCSE French course need to know the names of various cakes and pastries served at the bakery, which gives the students a deeper insight into French cuisine. Before working on this workbook, it would be an idea to buy a variety of different French cakes and pastries for the students to sample, unless they have any specific dietary requirements or allergies. The activities are very well sequenced and they are also tailored to students of IGCSE level which includes listening, reading comprehension and writing in addition to open questioning. For the spot the difference activity, this could be used as an oral activity, assisting the students as necessary. They can write their answers down following the oral element of the activity. This resource contains: 1 workbook 1 transcript for the listening activity 1 sound file for the listening activity Happy teaching and learning!
French: Avant de + infinitive
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French: Avant de + infinitive

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Here is an interactive powerpoint which demonstrates the use of ‘avant de + infinitive’ in the theme of making a greek salad. There is also a quiz which follows where students put the sentences into the correct order. This activity is geared at IGCSE level and A-Level French where it is more common for the concept ‘avant de + infinitive’ to make an appearance. Happy teaching and learning!
IGCSE French: Food and Drink (Part 4): Fish
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IGCSE French: Food and Drink (Part 4): Fish

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Students who are studying the IGCSE French course need to know the names of various foods, especially various fish. The activities are very well sequenced and they are also tailored to students of IGCSE level which includes listening, reading comprehension and writing in addition to open questioning. For the spot the difference activity, this could be used as an oral activity, assisting the students as necessary. They can write their answers down following the oral element of the activity. This resource contains: 1 workbook 1 transcript for the listening activity 1 sound file for the listening activity Happy teaching and learning!
Primary French: Breakfast (Part 3)
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Primary French: Breakfast (Part 3)

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Here is part 3 of breakfast items in French.This is the final stage of lessons concerning breakfast. The powerpoint introduces differentiated vocabulary for different levels, followed by various activities and games. This pack also contains differentiated workbooks for different levels where children colour in the words blue and pink, as it contains both masculine and feminine nouns (and they can colour in the pictures too!) and there are comic strip quizzes available also! This is ideal for Key Stage 1 and 2 French. New vocabulary: une orange le miel le lait chaud un croissant Differentiated vocabulary: le petit déjeuner anglais des flocons d'avoine
French:  General activity on relative pronouns 'lequel, laquelle, lesquels, lesquelles'
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French: General activity on relative pronouns 'lequel, laquelle, lesquels, lesquelles'

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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!
French: General activity on the perfect tense with negatives
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French: General activity on the perfect tense with negatives

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Whether you are generally revising the perfect tense in the negative form 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 wordsearch where students find 29 hidden verbs and write them in the correct column in the table below. Happy teaching and learning!
IGCSE French: Food and drink (part 3): Meat
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IGCSE French: Food and drink (part 3): Meat

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Students who are studying the IGCSE French course need to know the names of various foods, especially various meats. The activities are very well sequenced and they are also tailored to students of IGCSE level which includes listening, reading comprehension and writing in addition to open questioning. For the spot the difference activity, this could be used as an oral activity, assisting the students as necessary. They can write their answers down following the oral element of the activity. This resource contains: 1 workbook 1 transcript for the listening activity 1 sound file for the listening activity Happy teaching and learning!
French: General activity on '-er' verbs in the perfect tense
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French: General activity on '-er' verbs in the perfect tense

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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!
French: General activity on '-ir' verbs in the perfect tense
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French: General activity on '-ir' verbs in the perfect tense

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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!