Adjectives: The first hand out explains how to make adjectives agree in gender and in number and also gives examples. It is a two page word document and is appropriate for all levels. The second document is an exam (could also be used as a class activity or as homework) and has two sections; first section is a simple French to English translation and second section is a grid in which students must write out the adjectives in feminine and plural form. Also attached is a worksheet in which students must insert the correct form of the adjective in each sentence and then translate each sentence. Could also be used as an exam.

Simple PPT using images and words to present the weather in French. Worksheet is from French to English and can be used as homework, as an assessment or to recap in class. For an activity on this topic or a bundle with all 3 resources, see ‘My Shop’.

A 9 slide PPT which presents 'plurals' in French. The PPT firstly explains regular plurals, gives examples and has an exercise to follow. It then explains irregular plurals and again gives examples and has an exercise. Also explains how to change the definite and indefinite article. Transitions and animations are already included.

A two page word document explaining how to form the ‘futur proche’. Includes key vocab, examples, gap fill exercise and translation exercise. Suitable for students of all ages and stages.

A short 7 slide PowerPoint Presentation based on prepositions. Explains what a preposition is and focuses on prepositions of time/when to use them. Also included is a list of most useful/common prepositions in English which students can translate using a dictionary or you can go through in class. Final document is a worksheet with translations English-French.

A gapfill exercise on the subject of TikTok and it’s popularity. Once gapfill is completed, students can use the text as a comprehension and answer the comprehension questions in English. This is followed by a grammar exercise where students must find different types of words in the text. Once complete and corrected, the text can be used as notes for opinon pieces on technology/social media.

A 16 slide PPT on the Euros 2020 (2021) in French. Includes some simple geography based activities (match the flag to the country/name the European country) and some vocab activities (translating key football vocab and categorising vocab). Also includes a diary entry question. A good ‘back to school’ activity for a strong 3rd year class, TYs or 5th years.

A guide to Leaving Cert French comprehensions.

A vocab worksheet/presentation of vocab. Signs in the community/town. Can be used to present vocab, for HW or as an assessment.

A ‘find someone who’ activity which can be used to get to know a new class or to facilitate active learning, group work, to get the students moving around the class. Great activity for getting students speaking en français.

2 word documents based on the subjunctive tense in French. The first handout explains how the tense is formed and gives examples. The second handout is a 2 page list of useful phrases which are formed using the subjunctive. If students are struggling to remember the formation of the tense they can select several phrases to learn off by-heart which can be included in their written work.

A 2 page Word Doc which introduces young French students to French letter writing using easy steps. Makes reference to letter format and key opening and concluding sentences. Also includes a sample letter with simple, easy to understand vocab. 2nd attachment is a simple letter cloze test. Suitable for junior French students.

A word document which contains key phrases for the French Letter (Junior Cert standard). Phrases are under headings e.g. family, friends, the weekend, pastimes etc... so that they are easy to find. English and French are used for each phrase. This is a go-to handout for students when writing French letters and should cover the majority of content needed for Higher level and ordinary level. Could also be used to prep students for their oral exam as it covers most topics that come Up in the oral. Also attached is a short PPT to introduce the letter to higher level students. I print this out afterwards and give it to the students as additional notes. For an introduction to letter writing for younger students, see 'my shop'.

A well laid out and easy to follow notes handout on the 'Petit Mot' (French note) which frequently comes up in the Junior Cert OL and HL paper. Includes notes on how the note should be formatted and has different scenarios laid out under headings. PDF format.

A theme based ‘production écrite’ worksheet on refereeing. Includes a worksheet for students and the answer sheet for teachers. I started this activity using the key vocab listed - students had to work in pairs to translate and categorise the words (nouns/adjectives/verbs). They then had to use the vocab and prior knowledge to translate the sentences, all of which can be used for an opinion piece on this topic. Suitable for a Higher Level Leaving Cert/A level class.

A gapfill exercises on the importance of sport, looking at physical, mental and other benefits. Once corrected, this piece will serve as a sample answer for an opinion piece on the topic. Also attached is the full sample answer. Can be used as a pair or group reading activity or comprehension.

A gap-fill exercise on the status of Irish/Irish as a compulsory subject. Will serve as a notes handout for an opinion question on this topic when completed and corrected. Aimed at Higher Level Leaving Cert students.

A gapfill exercises on the banning of diabetes drug, Mediator. I use this in my teaching of ‘la santé’. It includes some useful theme-based vocab and some complex grammar ideas. Also includes a ‘trouvez dans le texte’ exercise as an extension activity. Suitable for a higher level leaving cert class.

A notes document introducing ordinary leaving cert students to French comprehensions with French answers. Includes tips and hints, key question words, and a guide to finding different types of words in the comprehension. A two page Word document. For the higher level version, see ‘My Shop’.

A PPT with 8 identities that students can use for oral practice. Requires students to be spontaneous in their thinking and requires a good knowledge of vocab. Can use in a variety of ways - print/laminate, project, ‘student of the day’ activity etc…