A listening task or assessment on the topic of work. Ideal as an end of unit test but could be used at any point in a unit about jobs KS3 or 4. The teacher reads the transcript. This is suitable for more able students.

A listening task or assessment on the topic of work. Ideal as an end of unit test but could be used at any point in a unit about jobs KS3 or 4. The teacher reads the transcript. This is suitable for all abilities.

In small groups, students take turns to throw a dice twice which determines a question. They then have 30 seconds to answer it. Students could peer assess answers using exam criteria or WWW / EBI. This grid focuses on GCSE topic questions relating to school and free time, and covers a range of tenses.

Listening & speaking activities based on a German snack bar menu. Notes for activities are on Powerpoint slides. Audio is also embedded on 2nd slide. Very engaging and motivating pair work. Ideal for KS3 but also to practise key speaking role-play phrases and food vocab at KS4. Includes genuine menu, 3 recorded voices, and model conversation.

An original poem with a twist! Students get the version of the poem with the ends of each line missing. They must choose the correct endings of lines (rhyme scheme AABB) from the options on the board (Powerpoint). What can they tell you in English about the writer’s best friend? Great activity for Y9 or 10. Proven to challenge and engage, and students like the surprising twist at the end.

Recording of a young German talking about their Christmas with 3 related comprehension tasks (multiple choice / answer in English / re-translate). Excellent vocab booster, and includes a range of tenses. Accessible and motivating for all abilities. A very good Christmas task which students can work on independently and maintains a good level of challenge for end of term lessons.

‘Leonie spricht über Musik’ - 3 paragraphs and an audio recording in German about music with a range of comprehension and grammar tasks and increasing levels of difficulty (Gemütlich / Geht schon / Echt hart). Includes answers. Perfect for a classroom task, assessment or cover lesson. Challenges students at all levels. Proven to motivate and engage. Develops students’ ability to cope with a range of question types and tasks, including dictation.