3 paired dictations aimed to support beginners in reading and listening skills. Each dictation has 50 words, so they can check and give it a total out of 50, doubling to make a percentage. Pupils find this a low-stakes reading activity that is engaging and fun, working in pairs with an element of competition.

A series of PowerPoints and worksheets covering key shops in towns, as well as the verb ‘aller’ in the present tense e.g. je vais bowling. Also covered are prepositions to describe where shops are in relation to each other. 1-2-3 reading game (21 dares) featured on the PPT: pupils take it in turns to read 1, 2, or 3 words. Whoever has to read a word next to a full stop is out.

A set of phrases that can help pupils ensure they use a sufficient range of complexity at A level - sentence starters, phrases to help with developing points as well as drawing conclusions. A list of adverbs (fillers) also included.

A revision sheet and test relating to the present tense, indefinite article and adjective endings (both in the accusative case). Aimed at beginners in their first year of learning German. Could form part of a 1 lesson diagnostic check of end of unit grammar assessment.

Translation into German practice relating to the theme of holidays. Worksheet + accompanying PowerPoint. This translation tests pupils on: Use of the perfect tense Time, Manner, place Opinions in the past Expressions of time Inversions

Translation into German practice relating to the theme of house and home. Worksheet + accompanying PowerPoint. This translation tests pupils on: giving opinions use of ‘gern’ subclauses with ‘weil’ and ‘obwohl’ prepositions modal verbs genitive (time phrase) wenn sentences expressing future intent (vorhaben)

A PowerPoint and accompanying worksheet to help provide pupils with vocabulary to describe pros/cons of town vs. village - suitable for the IGCSE Edexcel course or as an extention material if looking at local area.

An overview of the following is attached: present perfect future conditional Then some worksheets (each with answers at the end) to practise these tenses - they could be used as part of clinic/ additional support for those struggling with the basics. More challenging practice offered on the mixed practice worksheet

A lesson aimed at KS3 (advanced)/KS4 German pupils- a PowerPoint that covers reasons for liking/disliking family members + reasons why using both weil & denn. There’s a student version of the PPT without answers, which can easily be printed with 2 slides per page to make a booklet/handout. Differentiation through outcome tasks included in the PPT.

A series of worksheets with answers (could be used as starter/plenary or as a quick test). Lots of practice of irregular past participles. Resource no.5 includes ‘war’ + some present tense (freuen).

A list of higher level phrases to explain a text/article in German; especially useful for the role play component of A2. Sentences focus on: Introductory remarks Explaining key points in a paragraph Linking/developing language (essay type phrases) Linking out to wider issues/giving personal opinion Talking about statistics and figures accurately.

A series of peer assessment tasks for students after they have written an extended essay. There are 3 main focus areas: Grammar - identification of errors and suggestions for improvement, supported by correction guide Essay Structure - students to highlight key points and development areas as well as set targets. Summary of these points to be made as well as their effectiveness assessed. Peer Marking using examination criteria

A PowerPoint and worksheet looking at statements that apply to life in a town or village (countryside). Activities include a translation into French, 21 reading game (whole-class reading/listening activity whereby students read 1, 2 or 3 words; anyone who has to read a word by a full stop is out). Also included is a list of speaking questions, either to be completed in class or for homework.

3 texts to practise translation skills, focusing on the topic of 'les loisirs'. Aimed at IGCSE candidates or A*/A students. Answers on PowerPoint plus on a word document for students to keep after completing the tasks. Grammar focus: verbs; tense formation (present, perfect, future, imperfect, conditional); prepositions; ce que v ce qui; pronouns; adjectives and position; faire + verb.

Two IGCSE level grammar assessments, testing a range of tenses. Answers with comments provided.

A 4 tenses board game (present, passé composé, imperfect & future proche). students roll to move to a square. students roll again to choose a subject pronoun.

A set of 2 suggested answers for students to translate into French - includes PowerPoint with answers. This resources is based on the Edexcel IGCSE French specification.

A few worksheets for module 4, Dynamo 1.

For use with written work. A list of common errors with a code to use when students identify mistakes made by someone else. This resource contains advice for students in terms of how to improve for each issue highlighted. For example: Problem identified: Adjectives What you can do: Check adjective position (& agreement; don’t forget plurals) Key adjectives before the noun: petit(e); grand(e); joli(e) ; mauvais(e) ; méchant(e) ; meilleur(e) ; vaste ; long(ue) ; beau/belle ; haut(e) ; gros/grosse ; autre etc.

A new set of IGCSE speaking questions, based on the Edexcel specification topic areas, broken down into sub-sections. Extension (or possibly challenge) questions are highlighted in red, and a range of tenses covered, as well as the ‘warum ist es wichtig, dass…’ type questions.