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.
This resource exclusively looks at different flavoured ice cream and the preposition ‘à’ when talking about food. It also looks at situations in a coffee shop which prepares students for when they enter GCSE/IGCSE level French.
The students read the story which contains the perfect tense and then answer the questions which follow. There are differentiated activities which follow the story.
Happy teaching and learning!
Preparation time: 30 minutes - 1 hour (introducing new vocabulary and also the transcript and sound files for the listening activity)
Lesson length: 1.5 hours - 2 hours
Here is the 12th resource for introducing French to adults at beginner’s level!
I have compiled this resource using an adult approach who are learning French for the very first time.
This activity focuses on the times in the morning and the afternoon, the verb ‘jouer’ in the present tense with the preposition ‘à’ and vocabulary concerning sport. The term ‘depuis’ is also included, alongside questions in the inverted form. This resource also incorporates all the four keys skills such as reading, listening, speaking and writing.
Accompanied with this resource is the worksheet, the vocabulary sheet on sport, the transcript and the sound files for the listening assignment.
Happy teaching and learning!
Preparation time: 30 minutes - 1 hour (introducing new vocabulary and also the transcript and sound files for the listening activity)
Lesson length: 2 hours
Here is the 24th installment of introducing French to adults at beginner’s level!
I have compiled this resource using an adult approach who are learning French for the very first time.
This resource is Halloween themed and this activity is centered on revision of ‘etre’ and ‘avoir’ in the present tense, the introduction of ‘avoir l’air’ and adjectives and agreements. This resource also incorporates all the four keys skills such as reading, listening, speaking and writing.
Accompanied with this resource is the worksheet, the transcript and the sound files for the listening assignment.
Happy teaching and learning!
Preparation time: 30 minutes - 1 hour (introducing new vocabulary)
Lesson length: 45 minutes - 1 hour
Here is the 2nd resource for introducing French to adults at beginner's level!
I have compiled this resource using an adult approach who are learning French for the very first time.
This activity focuses on numbers 1-10 and introduces the conjugation of 'habiter' and 'etre' in such a way that one conveys where one lives in this lesson. This resource also incorporates all the four keys skills such as reading, listening, speaking and writing.
This resource includes the worksheet, the sound file for the listening task, the listening transcript as well as my powerpoint presentation for introducing the numbers 1-10 with many subsequent activites.
Happy teaching and learning!
This resource is geared towards adult learners who are learning French for the first time and it exclusively looks at numbers 1-10.
It presents the numbers 1-10 with many subsequent activities which reinforces their learning.
This resource is also included in the pack named ‘French for Adults: Beginners: Part 2: Numbers 1-10 and where one lives’ in my shop.
Why don’t you purchase the whole pack instead for just £4.00?
Happy teaching and learning!
Preparation time: 30 minutes - 1 hour (introducing new vocabulary and also the transcript and sound files for the listening activity)
Lesson length: 2 hours - 2.5 hours
Here is the 14th resource for introducing French to adults at beginner’s level!
I have compiled this resource using an adult approach who are learning French for the very first time.
This activity focuses on the times in the morning, afternoon and evening using the 12-hour clock system, the verb ‘vouloir’ in the present tense with the negation ‘ne … pas’ and vocabulary concerning leisure activities. This resource also incorporates all the four keys skills such as reading, listening, speaking and writing.
Accompanied with this resource is the worksheet, the vocabulary sheet on some leisure activities, the transcript and the sound files for the listening assignment.
Happy teaching and learning!
Preparation time: 30 minutes - 1 hour (introducing new vocabulary and also the transcript and sound files for the listening activity)
Lesson length: 1.5 hours - 2 hours
Here is the 11th resource for introducing French to adults at beginner’s level!
I have compiled this resource using an adult approach who are learning French for the very first time.
This activity focuses on the times in the morning, the verb ‘prendre’ in the present tense and vocabulary concerning breakfast. Some cultural items as to what the French eat for breakfast are also included. This resource also incorporates all the four keys skills such as reading, listening, speaking and writing.
Accompanied with this resource is the worksheet, the transcript and the sound files for the listening assignment.
Happy teaching and learning!
For those who have already purchased the previous bundle for parts 1-5 or those who wish to buy this resource for the first time, this bundle allows you to purchase the following ‘French for Adults at beginner’s level’ resources for ony £8!, plus a bonus Hallowe’en resource at no additional cost!:
Part 6: Time: Quarter past the hour and regular ‘-ir’ verbs
Part 7: Time: Half past the hour and regular ‘-re’ verbs
Part 8: Time: Quarter to the hour, the verb ‘aller’, the preposition ‘a’, places in the town
Part 9: Time:The full hour, the verb ‘faire’, the preposition ‘de’ and leisure
Part 10: Time: Between intervals, the verbs ‘partir’ and ‘etre’, question words using ‘a quelle heure’ et ‘quand’, forming questions using ‘est-ce que’ and the grammar structure ‘etre sur le point de’
Bonus resource: Part 24: Halloween, revision of etre, adjectives and agreements
Preparation time for each resource: 30 minutes - 1 hour (introducing new vocabulary and also the transcript for the listening activity)
Lesson length: 1 hour - 2 hours
Each resource includes the worksheet, the sound file for the listening task and the listening transcript.
Happy teaching and learning!
This bundle allows you to purchase the following ‘French for Adults at beginner’s level’ resources for ony £15!, plus a bonus Hallowe’en resource at no additional cost!:
Part 1: Greetings and definite/indefinite articles
Part 2: Numbers 1-10 and where one lives
Part 3: Days of the week, numbers 1-21, age, birthdays
Part 4: Numbers 1-31, birthdays and festivals and ‘de’ - possession
Part 5: Time: On the hour and regular ‘-er’ verbs in the present tense
Part 6: Time: Quarter past the hour and regular ‘-ir’ verbs
Part 7: Time: Half past the hour and regular ‘-re’ verbs
Part 8: Time: Quarter to the hour, the verb ‘aller’, the preposition ‘a’, places in the town
Part 9: Time:The full hour, the verb ‘faire’, the preposition ‘de’ and leisure
Part 10: Time: Between intervals, the verbs ‘partir’ and ‘etre’, question words using ‘a quelle heure’ et ‘quand’, forming questions using ‘est-ce que’ and the grammar structure ‘etre sur le point de’
Bonus resources: Part 24: Halloween, revision of etre, adjectives and agreements and Pre-beginners: The Alphabet in French.
Preparation time for each resource: 30 minutes - 1 hour (introducing new vocabulary and also the transcript for the listening activity)
Lesson length: 1 hour - 2 hours
Each resource includes the worksheet, the sound file for the listening task and the listening transcript.
Happy teaching and learning!
Welcome to Stage 2 of telling the time in Mandarin Chinese!
This pack instructs learners how to tell the time in Mandarin Chinese from only o'clock to a quarter past the hour. There is an explicit powerpoint which provides good instructions followed by interactive activities. There are also accompanying differentiated workbook for learners of all levels.
Happy teaching and learning!
This resource explicitly looks at the negation ‘ne … plus’.
First of all, get the students to revise over previously learnt negatives such as ‘ne … pas’, ‘ne … rien’ and ‘ne … jamais’.
Show the next few examples of the use of ‘ne … plus’.
Do the quiz with the students. They read the sentences and then judge the meaning of the sentences by selecting the correct answer.
On slide 30, get the students to complete a differentiated level of their choice.
This resource is geared towards learners of IGCSE French and it is very useful revision for learners of A-Level French.
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This resource looks at general feelings using the expression ‘Ca va’. It also looks at the pronunciation of the cedilla.
It would come in very useful when starting the new academic year and starting off using Tricolore 1.
There are lots of differentiated activities, geared towards learners of all abilities.
For the listening activities:
Lower level worksheet: Say either one of the facial expressions and allow the student to choose the correct picture.
Higher level worksheet: Use the same word as for the lower level worksheet and the student has to draw that particular facial expression in the box provided.
Happy teaching and learning!
This resource looks at ‘si’ clauses, associated with weather, which is explored at IGCSE level.
It is worthwhile reviewing the simple future tense on slide 2 and then get the students to read the examples. Feel free to write up some more examples on the board if you wish.
Get the students to complete the quiz and then the follow-up differentiated activities.
Happy teaching and learning!
This resource exclusively looks at the different prepositions of how to express ‘in’ in French and various different housing.
This resource is ideal for Key Stage 3 learners, ideally those who are studying Tricolore 1. There are lots of differentiated activities and reinforcement included in this resource, alongside a vocabulary worksheet.
Happy teaching and learning!
Preparation time: 30 minutes - 1 hour (introducing new vocabulary and also the transcript and sound files for the listening activity)
Lesson length: 2 hours - 2.5 hours
Here is the 17th resource for introducing French to adults at beginner’s level!
I have compiled this resource using an adult approach who are learning French for the very first time.
This activity focuses on a bit of history in France, numbers 1-1000, expressing the year in French and the possessive adjective of ‘your’. This resource also incorporates all the four keys skills such as reading, listening, speaking and writing.
Accompanied with this resource is the worksheet, the transcript and the sound files for the listening assignment.
Happy teaching and learning!
Preparation time: 30 minutes - 1 hour (introducing new vocabulary and also the transcript and sound files for the listening activity)
Lesson length: 1 hour - 1.5 hours
This is the only installment of the Adult’s pre-beginners programme for French.
This resource looks at the pronunciation of the alphabet in French and it also explores accents used in the language which students need to be acquainted with.
There are many subsequent activities which you could do with your adult learners. A very fun activity which you could do with them of course, is hangman!
Happy teaching and learning!
Preparation time: 30 minutes - 1 hour (introducing new vocabulary and also the transcript and sound files for the listening activity)
Lesson length: 1.5 hours - 2 hours
Here is the 13th resource for introducing French to adults at beginner’s level!
I have compiled this resource using an adult approach who are learning French for the very first time.
This activity focuses on the times in the morning, the afternoon and the evening. The verbs ‘dire’ and ‘lire’ in the present tense are also looked at alongside different books in French. Some informal terms which are associated wit ‘dire’ and ‘lire’ are also included. This resource also incorporates all the four keys skills such as reading, listening, speaking and writing.
Accompanied with this resource is the worksheet, the transcript and the sound files for the listening assignment.
Happy teaching and learning!
This is the sixth installment of the test papers series which I have devised following my teaching from Tricolore 1 text book which I use to teach my year 7 students.
The content of the test is as follows:
‘-er’ verbs in the present tense
Weather
Seasons
The distinction of the use of ‘on’
This pack contains the following:
One listening test paper
One reading, grammar and writing test paper
The audio file for the listening test
A copy of the listening transcript
The mark scheme
This resource is designed for students of Key Stage 3 (primarily year 7 students) (First form in Northern Ireland) or learners of post-Key Stage 3 age who are learning French for the first time.
Pleas note that this resource is linked to the 5th Edition of the Tricolore 1 textbook and not the former ones.
Happy teaching and learning!
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!
Welcome to a brand new installment in the theme of clothes!
If you have had a chance to buy the previous installments in the theme of food and drink, I truly hope you have had enjoyed them as the activities are very well-sequenced. If not, do feel free to have a look at them.
Students who are studying the IGCSE French course need to know the names of various items of clothing, materials and patterns. This resource also revises grammatical points such as interrogative words such as ‘quel’, ‘quelle’, ‘lequel’, ‘laquelle’, etc, as well as demonstrative adjectives and pronouns.
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!
