KS4 GCSE FRENCH handout for pupils aiming for grade 8/9 in writing and speaking. Inlcudes a list of idioms and a list of expressions for adding detail and improving originality, complexity, quality and range of language.

A register routine for GCSE or KS3 French for students to practise full sentences using a range of adjectives and higher level phrases for giving reaons. Improves automaticity and range of language.

A comprehensive PowerPoint and accompanying worksheet suitable for Foundation GSCE or KS2/KS3 beginners’ French learners. Includes: Whole class game/competition ideas Matching worksheet No-prep speaking activity Writing classwork/homework activity Extension activities and ideas Differentiated, printable vocab tests Could work with low, mixed or high ability classes. Pace can vary by teacher choice depending on ability.

A wordsearch to introduce key vocabulary for the topic of Healthy Living (La Vie Saine) for Key Stage 2 or 3 French. Ideal for low-ability groups.

Quick gap-fill activity on some key vocab items for topic of Food and Drink for beginners’ French,

A simple crib sheet for Foundation pupils which collates key GCSE verbs in a range of tenses, including ideas to improve range of language. This can be used to stick into the back of their books as a reference tool. I have found it very useful in helping them to understand that they just need a handful of carefully selected verbs from each time frame for their writing and speaking (and don’t need to overwhelm themselves with hundreds of examples!). Also useful as a revision resource, you can test them on a selection of verbs each week and keep recycling them throughout the course.

KS2/KS3 Spanish puzzle to practice key places in the town. Ideal as a starter to keep the class focused.

Reading and Writing task aimed at GCSE French Family and Relationships topic. Bubble writing activity, can be used as follows: Students search the text for the phrases in the bubbles When they’ve found them, write them in and colour the bubbles Students then write their own version about their own family (or a famous/fictional family) but they must include the phrases in the bubbles Once they have used a phrase, they colour the bubble to indicate it’s been used. To differentiate, some students may have the sentence builder in front of them (linked below). Uses the vocab and phrases from my Family Relationships Sentence Builder: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-french-family-relationships-sentence-builder-adjectives-focus-12319050 Can also be used as a standalone resource. Can be bought as part of GCSE Family and Relationships bundle. Great as a revision or cover lesson once content has been taught.

Crossword puzzle activity for revision at Foundation GCSE, as well as KS3 Practises key infinitive phrases for hobbies/free time/passe-temps. Great as a starter or settler to go over previous learning. Works as revision activity or cover work. Can be extended by asking pupils to add a verb of like/dislike in front of each phrase.

‘Mon Petit Déjeuner’ puzzle starter activity to introduce key breakfast vocabulary for KS2/ KS3 French - Food Topic. Pupils must use the list of French breakfast words in the box to unscramble the anagrams. If they finish quickly, they must then write as many definitions as they can next to the French words. Ideal: For introducing new topic vocabulary to any class As a focused settler activity for ‘lively’ groups

A quick reference sheet for pupils to stick in the back of books for use with individual writing. Ideal for stretch and challenge at KS3 or as a reference point at KS4. Prepares pupils for naturally including higher-level phrases and improving range of language at GCSE level. Includes opinion phrases, time phrases, connectives and adjectives. I print it out on a bright colour so pupils know exactly what you’re referring to if you ask them to use it. After a few weeks they are using it without being instructed to. It also includes some more basic phrases, so that when pupils ask about words they should probably know, they can access them easily if you just say “it’s on your bright yellow sheet”!

Easy to use sentence builder for low-ability Foundation GCSE French to reinforce basic physical descriptions. Also suitable for Key Stage 3. You may wish to use the first three columns (hair and eyes) in isolation first and then build in the final columns. Perfect for use with Gianfranco Conti activities.

Perfect for GCSE French or high achieving KS3 House and Home topic. Practices key household task phrases in the present, perfect, imperfect and near future as well as with ‘avant de …’ , ‘apres avoir …’ and ‘je viens de …’ to drill sequencing structures for higher level GCSE. Includes answers to easily project onto whiteboard or for self/peer assessment.

Perfect for bringing together school subjects, physical and character description vocabulary as part of beginners’ French school topic. Can be used as a creative lesson writing cards/letters to favourite teachers, and posting into their pigeon holes for them to find! The kids love drawing a picture to go with their letter :) Fully editable so you can perhaps take away the English translations with a more able group.

GCSE Foundation French revision mat/knowledge organiser on the topic of free time, including weather, time, clothes, colours, key free time activities, key activities, impressive phrases and basic future tense. All sections are numbered for easy reference. Would also be suitable for KS3.

Education System - Key Stage 5 / A Level French. Concise and engaging information sheet including key statistics and tasks to pull together key aspects of Macron’s Ecole de la Confiance changes to the French education system (la Loi Blanquer). Info sheet can be used as a reference but also as a guide for answering speaking questions about recent changes to the system.

KS3/4 French puzzle to introduce/consolidate rooms in the house. 3 activities on one sheet. Perfect as a silent starter or as cover work. Suitable for Foundation GCSE. Suitable for all abilities but especially great for weaker pupils as they enjoy unscrambling the words. Keeps noisy classes quiet whilst they concentrate!

Gianfranco Conti-style, 3 texts with 3 narrow reading activities on French topic of house, location and household chores. Includes find the French activity and comprehension activities. Suitable for high ability Year 9 and across the range in Years 10-11.

A starter activity for GCSE or KS3 French to re-cap places in the town and what you can do there. Pupils must use the clues to fill in the crossword with the key vocab dotted around the page. Fully editable so you can remove the answers from the page for a extra challenge.

Conti-style narrow reading activities to practise Spanish Holidays topic, including activities on holiday, accommodation, countries, transport, basic near future tense and more.