Six quick warmers for KS3 French lessons A mix of grammar, vocabulary and culture This is a free sample of a larger resource with 45 starters which can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12884474 Answers and tips for using the slides are in the comments section (sometimes you might need to scroll down in this part). The resource is available as a .pptx file which you are free to edit. I have also included the pdf version to protect against content being skewed depending on compatibility issues.

This is a resource I’ve used in the middle of 1:1 tutoring sessions about la fête nationale and the French revolution. I’ve found it works well with lower-level GCSE pupils. Students listen to the story of the French revolution in simple French with pictures and keywords, and using the same slides then retell it in their own words in English. The resource includes a presentation to illustrate the story and suggestions for how to use the resource, including a possible script, both in PDF format.

8 creative questions for a French end of year quiz or Christmas quiz. Can also be used as lesson starters, or as an activity mid-lesson to re-engage pupils. Answers are available in the speaker notes section (scroll down if needed)! This is a free sample of a full resource with 40 questions which is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12859131 The resource is available as a .pptx file which you are free to edit, or as a PDF.

Six quick warmers for GCSE French lessons. A mix of grammar, vocabulary and culture. This is a free sample of a larger resource with 30 starters which can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12861333 Answers and tips for using the slides are in the comments section (sometimes you might need to scroll down in this part). The resource is available as a .pptx file which you are free to edit. I have also included the pdf version to protect against content being skewed depending on compatibility issues.

13 texts covering different aspects of Mexican culture that fit in with the GCSE Spanish syllabus, all 160 - 260 words in length. Every text includes an audio spoken by a native Mexican woman. The texts are available as both .pdf and .docx files. Audios are in .mp3 format in a .zip folder. A paid version of all the texts with activities for 13 one hour+ lessons is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/13-lessons-gcse-spanish-reading-mexican-culture-12868973 There is also a version which includes two exam style questions for all of the texts here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12881099

Game of battleships to practise regular present tense German verbs Suitable for KS3, or GCSE revision Includes a playing grid and notes for the teacher Available in .docx and .pdf format

Table with vocabulary to help students write about Halloween in Spanish Availabe as a .docx file which can be edited and as a .pdf in case the design of the word version skews

6 quick warmers for GCSE lessons. A mix of grammar, vocabulary and culture. Answers and tips for using the slides are in the comments section (sometimes you might need to scroll down in this part). This is a sample of a complete resource with 30 starters, which you can find here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/30-gcse-german-5-minute-starters-12858699 The resource is available as a .pptx file which you are free to edit. I have also included the pdf version to protect against content being skewed depending on compatibility issues.

Six quick warmers for KS3 German lessons A mix of grammar, vocabulary and culture This is a free sample of a larger resource with 46 starters which can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/46-ks3-german-5-minute-starters-12858767 Answers and tips for using the slides are in the comments section (sometimes you might need to scroll down in this part). The resource is available as a .pptx file which you are free to edit. I have also included the pdf version to protect against content being skewed depending on compatibility issues.

Get to know your pupils better and give them a chance to review key language! All About Me worksheets for back to school language lessons Spanish, German, French and English Frequent or transparent language used whenever possible The worksheets are available as .jpg files

30 interesting questions about Spanish culture, history and geography designed for A-level students Ideal for Christmas and end of year lessons, but can also be integrated into the school year Answers are given in the comments section of every slide, and on a dedicated answers slide after every block of 10 questions All questions are in Spanish, with the English translation of tricky words on a small number of slides The resource is included as both a .pdf and .pptx file A similiar quiz focusing on Latin America is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/latin-america-quiz-spanish-a-level-12886496

30 interesting questions about Latin America to introduce A-level students to this culture Ideal for Christmas and end of year lessons, but can also be integrated into the school year Answers are given in the comments section of every slide, and on a dedicated answers slide after every block of 10 questions All questions are in Spanish, with the English translation of tricky words on a small number of slides The resource is included as both a .pdf and .pptx file A similiar quiz focusing on Spain is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12914080

Full 1 hour+ GCSE Spanish lesson based on a 160 word text about Frida Kahlo. Includes a pre-reading introduction, two AQA exam-style questions, a cultural focus about the art of style of Frida Kahlo, a vocabulary section and a homework task about describing a piece of art. The resource is available as a .docx file which can be edited, or as a PDF. An audio (.mp3), spoken by a female native speaker from Mexico is also included. Complete answers are given. This lesson is part of a series of reading lessons based around Mexico and Mexican culture. All lessons follow a similar structure. These two lessons about technology and Morelia, a city in Mexico, are free for you to try: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12866023 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12864130

Full 1 hour+ GCSE Spanish lesson based on a 240 word text about a Mexican woman’s house. Includes a pre-reading vocabulary focus, two AQA exam-style questions, grammar sections to practise the making comparison and using the conditional, and a freer writing task about their dream home. The resource is available as a .docx file which can be edited, or as a PDF. An audio (.mp3), spoken by a female native speaker from Mexico is also included. Complete answers are given. This lesson is part of a series of reading lessons based around Mexico and Mexican culture. All lessons follow a similar structure. These two lessons about technology and Morelia, a city in Mexico, are free for you to try: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12866023 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12864130

Full 1 hour+ GCSE Spanish lesson based on a 260 word text about a Mexican family. Includes a pre-reading speaking activity, two AQA exam-style questions, a cultural focus about Mexican families and a grammar reminder about the use of tener with ages. The resource is available as a .docx file which can be edited, or as a PDF. An audio (.mp3), spoken by a female native speaker from Mexico is also included. Complete answers are given. This lesson is part of a series of reading lessons based around Mexico and Mexican culture. All lessons follow a similar structure. These two lessons about technology and Morelia, a city in Mexico, are free for you to try: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12866023 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12864130

Full 1 hour+ GCSE Spanish lesson based on a 180 word text about a Mexican Christmas. Includes a pre-reading warmer, two AQA exam-style questions, a cultural focus about differences between UK and Mexican christmases, a speaking activity and a bonus Mexican Christmas recipe. The resource is available as a .docx file which can be edited, or as a PDF. An audio (.mp3), spoken by a female native speaker from Mexico is also included. Complete answers are given. This lesson is part of a series of reading lessons based around Mexico and Mexican culture. All lessons follow a similar structure. These two lessons about technology and Morelia, a city in Mexico, are free for you to try: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12866023 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12864130

Full 1 hour+ GCSE Spanish lesson based on a 220 word text about environmental and social problems in Mexico and the world. Includes a pre-reading introduction, two AQA exam-style questions, a skim-reading task, a vocabulary section and structured speaking and writing activities. The resource is available as a .docx file which can be edited, or as a PDF. An audio (.mp3), spoken by a female native speaker from Mexico is also included. Complete answers are given. This lesson is part of a series of reading lessons based around Mexico and Mexican culture. All lessons follow a similar structure. These two lessons about technology and Morelia, a city in Mexico, are free for you to try: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12866023 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12864130

Full 1 hour+ GCSE Spanish lesson based on a 270 word text about weather and climate in Mexico. Includes a pre-reading discussion, two AQA exam-style questions, a cultural focus about differences between the UK and Mexico and a free writing activity. The resource is available as a .docx file which can be edited, or as a PDF. An audio (.mp3), spoken by a female native speaker from Mexico is also included. Complete answers are given. This lesson is part of a series of reading lessons based around Mexico and Mexican culture. All lessons follow a similar structure. These two lessons about technology and Morelia, a city in Mexico, are free for you to try: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12866023 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12864130

Full 1 hour+ GCSE Spanish lesson based on four short texts of approx. 60 words about different tourist destinations in Mexico. Includes a pre-reading discussion, a vocabulary focus, two AQA exam-style questions, a cultural focus including picture descriptions and a research task as homework. The resource is available as a .docx file which can be edited, or as a PDF. An audio (.mp3), spoken by a female native speaker from Mexico is also included. Complete answers are given. This lesson is part of a series of reading lessons based around Mexico and Mexican culture. All lessons follow a similar structure. These two lessons about technology and Morelia, a city in Mexico, are free for you to try: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12866023 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12864130

Full 1 hour+ GCSE Spanish lesson based on a 220 word text about the Day of the Dead. Includes a pre-reading vocabulary focus, two AQA exam-style questions, a cultural focus about the film Coco and a structured writing activity. The resource is available as a .docx file which can be edited, or as a PDF. An audio (.mp3), spoken by a female native speaker from Mexico is also included. Complete answers are given. This lesson is part of a series of reading lessons based around Mexico and Mexican culture. All lessons follow a similar structure. These two lessons about technology and Morelia, a city in Mexico, are free for you to try: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12866023 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12864130