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I'm a French, German and English teacher and love creating useful resources for my students to use in the classroom, as well as for homework tasks, to help them love languages and develop their language skills at the same time. I enjoy sharing these resources with other teachers. Some of my language resources are free, but as they take me a long time to make, I do charge a small fee for my some of them. I hope you enjoy using my MFL resources in your language classroom!

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I'm a French, German and English teacher and love creating useful resources for my students to use in the classroom, as well as for homework tasks, to help them love languages and develop their language skills at the same time. I enjoy sharing these resources with other teachers. Some of my language resources are free, but as they take me a long time to make, I do charge a small fee for my some of them. I hope you enjoy using my MFL resources in your language classroom!
GCSE French 'Free Time' Vocabulary Worksheet
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French GCSE Free Time Activities - Independent Vocabulary Revision Practice Lesson WITH ANSWERS! SPECIAL OFFER: GET 10 FRENCH VOCAB REVISION WORKSHEETS FOR THE PRICE OF 5 BY PURCHASING THE WHOLE LOT TODAY! HERE: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/french-gcse-vocabulary-revision-worksheets-bundle-by-aqa-topic-12292261 What is this French vocabulary worksheet and who is it aimed at? Want to save time but help students practice their vocabulary without memrise or Quizlet? If you are and want a useful worksheet to practise ‘les loisirs’ related GCSE level, A2/B1 CEFR level or intermediate level, you can use this worksheet as: homework independent activity for lessons self-learning for distance learning revision to prepare for examinations. This vocabulary revision activity combines the key vocabulary on the ‘mes passe-temps’ topic in the AQA French GCSE syllabus. There are six vocabulary practice activities which allow the students to help ‘make the vocabulary stick’ using higher order thinking skills, such as comparing, categorising and writing. The six ‘my free time’ French GCSE vocabulary revision activities, include: French to English translation Fill in the gaps to complete the word for spelling practice Match the two halves of the phrase together Find the synonym or similar phrase English to French translation and categorise Use the vocabulary to create your own sentences Use during the lesson to keep students occupied (dictionaries would be useful), or as homework. Ideal for distance learning as the answers are included!
Post-School Education & Work in Germany - Listening Lesson MP3, Transcript & Activities
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Post-School Education & Work in Germany - Listening Lesson MP3, Transcript & Activities

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Education, Work and Studies in Germany with MP3 Audio File, Transcript and Related Activities - German GCSE and Intermediate Listening Lesson GET THIS LISTENING LESSON AS PART OF A DISCOUNTED GCSE GERMAN LISTENING BUNDLE TODAY!: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-german-listening-practice-lessons-bundle-12244303 WHAT IS THIS GERMAN LISTENING PRACTICE LESSON AND WHO IS IT FOR? Intermediate no-prep listening lesson on the topic of ‘working and studying in Germany’ for CEF A2 or B1 level, intermediate or GCSE level German students (both year 10 and year 11). The listening and related activities could be used as an introduction to ‘education and work’ topic, as well as for consolidation and revision for German GCSE listening and reading examinations. WHAT’S INCLUDED? The lesson comes with an MP3 audio file, a verbatim transcript and five activities to exploit the ‘Arbeit und Studium in Deutschland’ theme. This includes: listening comprehension questions, vocabulary activities, speaking and writing tasks. Perfect activities for individual work, as well as for pair work and small group work. The MP3 audio file (4 minutes and 4 seconds) contains detailed and recyclable information about studying and working in Germany: Finding a job Apprenticeships University Positives of Apprenticeships and Universities The speaker’s hopes for the future HOW WILL YOUR STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM THIS ‘ARBEIT IN DEUTSCHLAND’ LESSON? Firstly, the MP3 audio file is read by a German male native speaker, at a medium speed and includes the main elements to cover this German higher education and work topic at a challenging, yet manageable level. It includes an authentic and useful range of vocabulary, tenses, as well as key phrases for the topic which can be recycled. Please note: if you need a cover lesson or independent work, the transcript and questions could also be used as a reading lesson on the topic of education, work and studies for cover lessons.
German GCSE Customs and Festivals Vocab Worksheet
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German GCSE Customs and Festivals Vocab Worksheet

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Vocabulary Worksheet for German Customs and Festivals / Feste und Bräuche for Intermediate and GCSE Level German Vocabulary Practice with ANSWERS SPECIAL OFFER: GET 10 GCSE GERMAN VOCAB REVISION WORKSHEETS FOR THE PRICE OF 5 BY PURCHASING THE WHOLE LOT TODAY! HERE: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-german-aqa-all-topics-vocabulary-revision-worksheets-bundle-12290528 Useful to check current knowledge, as well as at the end of the topic or as revision or as consolidation on topic of Customs and Festivals in German Speaking Countries. This vocabulary revision activity combines the key vocabulary for the Customs and Festival topic in the AQA German GCSE syllabus and allows students to ‘make it stick’ with multiple activities to practise the vocabulary. However, it can also be used either A2/B1 or intermediate level German learners to develop topic-related vocabulary for ‘Feste und Bräuche’. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED. There are six activities included in my festivals and customs vocabulary practice and revision worksheets, including: German to English translation Fill in the gaps to complete the word for spelling practice Match the two halves of the phrase together Find the synonym or similar phrase English to German translation and categorise Use the vocabulary to create your own sentences Perfect for individual work
German GCSE Social Issues Vocab Practice Worksheet
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German GCSE Social Issues Vocab Practice Worksheet

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Social Issues (Charity, Volunteer Work and Health) German GCSE Vocabulary Revision WITH ANSWERS! SPECIAL OFFER: GET 10 GCSE GERMAN VOCAB REVISION WORKSHEETS FOR THE PRICE OF 5 BY PURCHASING THE WHOLE LOT TODAY! HERE: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-german-aqa-all-topics-vocabulary-revision-worksheets-bundle-12290528 I have adapted this vocabulary sheet to create vocabulary revision sheets for GCSE German topics, including the ‘social issues’ German GCSE topic. This vocabulary revision activity combines the key vocabulary for the social issues topic, covering the ideas of ‘charity’, ‘volunteer work’ and ‘health’ in the AQA German GCSE syllabus. However, it can also be used by other exam boards covering the same topics. There are SIX activities on one worksheet with the answer key included, making it perfect for individual work that can be self-marked, i.e. through distance learning, home schooling and/or revision in the lead up to exams. Students can be helped to ‘make it stick’ by completing the multiple activities to practise the vocabulary. There are six activities on: Freiwilligenarbeit, Wohltätigkeiten and Gesundheit, include: German to English translation Fill in the gaps to complete the word for spelling practice Match the two halves of the phrase together Find the synonym or similar phrase English to German translation and categorise Use the vocabulary to create your own sentences Use during the lesson to keep students occupied (dictionaries would be useful), or as homework. Ideal for distance learning as the answers are included!
GCSE German 'Global Issues' Vocab Worksheet
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GCSE German 'Global Issues' Vocab Worksheet

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German GCSE GLOBAL ISSUES : Poverty and The Environment Vocabulary Revision WITH ANSWERS! SPECIAL OFFER: GET 10 GCSE GERMAN VOCAB REVISION WORKSHEETS FOR THE PRICE OF 5 BY PURCHASING THE WHOLE LOT TODAY! HERE: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-german-aqa-all-topics-vocabulary-revision-worksheets-bundle-12290528 What is this German vocabulary worksheet and who is it aimed at? Want to save time but help students practice their vocabulary without Memrise or Quizlet? If you are and want a useful worksheet to practise ‘global issues’ related vocabulary for GCSE level, A2/B1 CEFR level or intermediate level, you can use this worksheet as: homework independent activity for lessons self-learning for distance learning revision to prepare for examinations. This vocabulary revision activity combines the key vocabulary on the ‘Global Issues’ topic in the AQA GCSE German syllabus. There are six vocabulary practice activities which allow the students to help ‘make the vocabulary stick’ using higher order thinking skills, such as comparing, categorising and writing. The six ‘poverty’ and 'environment German GCSE vocabulary revision activities, include: German to English translation Fill in the gaps to complete the word for spelling practice Match the two halves of the phrase together Find the synonym or similar phrase English to German translation and categorise Use the vocabulary to create your own written paragraph Use during the lesson to keep students occupied (dictionaries would be useful), or as homework. Ideal for distance learning as the answers are included!
Social Networks - German Listening Lesson with MP3, Transcript and Activities
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Social Networks - German Listening Lesson with MP3, Transcript and Activities

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German Listening Lesson or Revision on Social Media and Social Networks My German lesson on soziale Netzwerke und mobile Technologien im Alltag has been made with German GCSE and intermediate level students in mind on the topic of social networks. The bespoke listening lesson contains an MP3 audio file, a transcript, as well as six activities to exploit the audio and topic. The listening file contains information about: what social media is and how it has affected our lives examples of social networks with details about each the readers favourite social network with reasons The MP3 audio file is read by a female native German speaker, at slow, medium and standard speed (3 audio files included!). The standard file lasts 3 minutes and 12 seconds. You will find lots of topic rich phrases to cover this modern technology theme, with an excellent range of higher level vocabulary, as well as useful concepts and ideas aimed at intermediate and upper-intermediate German learners, including students in Year 10 and Year 11 (KS4). It could be used as a revision lesson, but also as an introduction into the topic of social media.
German GCSE Listening Practice - Theme 3 - School Work University
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German GCSE Listening Practice - Theme 3 - School Work University

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GCSE German Listening Lessons and Listening Practice by Topic in Theme 3 A bundle of 2 x native speaker German listening practice lessons with 2 x MP3 audio files (read by native speakers) with 2 x verbatim transcript and 2 x 5-6 activities for each topic to help GCSE German students to improve their topic-related listening skills. These are 2 stand-alone listening based GCSE German lessons, ideal for listening practice, including: vocabulary consolidation, as well as speaking, reading and writing tasks, perfect for grades 4-9 German students at GCSE. They can also be used with slight tweaks for foundation students. GCSE German Listening Lesson Topics Included: The German School System Post-School Education and Work As there is a transcript, why not also use for GCSE German reading practice? £2 for a minimum of 2 hours worth of listening related practice for German GCSE - hopefully these listening lessons will save you lots of time and help your students with useful and alternative listening practice ideas. The following listening bundles are also available, depending on your needs > THEME 1 GCSE GERMAN LISTENING PRACTICE LESSONS - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/german-gcse-listening-practice-theme-1-identity-and-culture-12334519 THEME 2 GCSE GERMAN LISTENING PRACTICE LESSONS - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/german-gcse-listening-practice-theme-2-home-charity-my-town-holidays-germany-environment-healthy-living-12334529 THEME 1, THEME 2 & THEME 3 GCSE GERMAN LISTENING PRACTICE LESSONS - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-german-listening-practice-lessons-bundle-12244303
45 French Songs For GCSE French (Modern and Traditional)
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45 French Songs For GCSE French (Modern and Traditional)

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If you are looking for traditional and modern songs to get your students listening to French based around the AQA GCSE specification, check out this fantastic list of 45 French songs with artist name, song time and a YouTube link. There are 45+ songs split up by theme (family/home/charity/poverty/relationships/school/work/university/environment etc) which are perfect as a starting point to begin the topics, to use as a discussion point, as well as to learn vocabulary, or to exploit with gap fills and comprehension questions.
French GCSE Vocabulary Revision - Theme 1 - Identity and Culture
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French GCSE Vocabulary Revision - Theme 1 - Identity and Culture

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4 x French GCSE Vocabulary Revision Activity Sheets with Answers THEME 1 - TOPICS COVERED: Family and Relationships Social Media & Mobile Technology Music, cinema, TV, eating and going out Customs & festivals TO: revise topic vocabulary consolidate understanding check knowledge (and add to prior knowledge) 6 DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES PER SHEET TO HELP VOCAB STICK There are 6 practice activities for all worksheets - ideal for self-study or revision. French to English translation Fill in the gaps to complete the word for spelling practice 3 Match the two halves of the phrase together Find the synonym or similar phrase Use the vocabulary to create your own sentences Translate from English to French and categorise the vocab under verb, noun or adjective SAVE 38%WHEN YOU BUY ALL 4 TOPICS IN THEME ONE AS A BUNDLE. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/french-gcse-vocabulary-revision-worksheets-bundle-by-aqa-topic-12292261 - for 10 worksheets covering vocabulary activities for all three themes for AQA GCSE French OR https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/french-gcse-vocabulary-revision-theme-2-local-national-international-and-global-areas-of-interest-12334460 - for THEME 2 only.
GCSE French Revision Bundle - 20 Quality French Speaking, Listening, Writing & Vocabulary Resources
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GCSE French Revision Bundle - 20 Quality French Speaking, Listening, Writing & Vocabulary Resources

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GCSE French Revision Resources - Best for Grades 3-9 A collection of my most useful resources for French GCSE including 9 listening activities, 3-4 vocabulary tasks, 20+ engaging homework ideas, 3-4 speaking activities (including suggested topic questions) and great ideas to access higher grades in the GCSE French writing and speaking exams. All of the resources have been created for French GCSEs with the aim of progressing, revising and practising and have taken hundreds of man hours to produce! These French GCSE Revision resources are PERFECT FOR GCSE lessons, home and for REVISION IN THE LEAD-UP TO EXAMS! SAVE 64% TODAY. This sale won’t last forever, take advantage now!
French GCSE Speaking and Writing Higher Grades 4-9 Phrases Handout
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French GCSE Speaking and Writing Higher Grades 4-9 Phrases Handout

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Improve GCSE French writing and speaking with this 3-page, ready to use key phrases handout for GCSE French students with 39 different ingredients to include when speaking and writing to access grades 4,5,6,7,8 and 9. The student phrases handout includes the key elements, progressively getting more complex, that students should be including, in order to access a grade 4 and above. You will also find useful examples in French of each element, as well as translations. I recommend using this in combination with your exam board’s mark scheme for speaking and writing, as well the MFL progress ladder writing and speaking feedback grid here > https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/mfl-writing-and-speaking-feedback-grid-11856656
Umweltschutz in Deutschland - German Listening and Transcript Environment
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Umweltschutz in Deutschland - German Listening and Transcript Environment

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Environment GCSE German Listening / German A Level Listening Audio File, Activities and Transcript GET THIS LISTENING LESSON AS PART OF A DISCOUNTED GCSE GERMAN LISTENING PRACTICE BUNDLE AND SAVE MONEY - LIMITED TIME ONLY: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-german-listening-practice-lessons-bundle-12244303 I’ve put together a listening activity for German students studying the topic of ‘die Umwelt’ or the environment. I feel that this listening based lessons is perfect for B1/B2 learners in the Common European Framework of levels, as well as Higher German GCSE students and German A Level students too, depending on which activities you choose to do with them from the selection of eight activities (which can, of course, be modified for your groups!) This environment listening lesson includes: MP3 audio file from a native male German speaker which lasts just over 2 minutes and 40 seconds A 2-page A4 word document, containing the transcript for the audio file, as well as eight activities to help exploit the listening activity. It covers: different types of recycling Pfand Electic cars different energy options
Meine Stadt - Listening MP3, Activities and Transcript
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Meine Stadt - Listening MP3, Activities and Transcript

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GET THIS LISTENING LESSON AS PART OF A DISCOUNTED GCSE GERMAN LISTENING BUNDLE - LIMITED TIME ONLY: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-german-listening-practice-lessons-bundle-12244303 Meine Stadt und Ich - GCSE German listening activity with MP3 audio file, transcript, as well as listening comprehension activities, extension tasks, vocabulary activities, writing and speak activities to complete after to exploit the listening activity. I have used this with my German GCSE students who are studying the AQA Specification, but it is suitable for all exam boards and any students looking to improve their listening skills around the topic of ‘Home and Neighbourhood’. It includes: MP3 Audio file read by a native male German speaker - 2 minutes and 30 seconds long 2 page word document with transcript and seven activities including: listening comprehension questions, vocabulary activities, reading and writing tasks on the topic of ‘meine Stadt und ich’ It mentions: a German town and federal state specific examples of why the person likes living in that town positives and negatives of living in a big town / city and in a town
Les réseaux sociaux / social media - French Listening Lesson and Transcript
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Les réseaux sociaux / social media - French Listening Lesson and Transcript

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French Listening Lesson on Social Media and Social Networks GET THIS LISTENING LESSON AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE HERE AS PART OF MY FRENCH GCSE LISTENING PRACTICE BUNDLE - LIMITED TIME ONLY: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/bundler/12244296 This French lesson on les réseaux sociaux was made for a private student of French GCSE as revision for the topic of social media, however is perfect for any student studying the topic in some detail. It contains an MP3 audio file, a transcript, as well as six activities to exploit the audio. The listening file contains information about: what social media is how it has affected our lives the positives and negatives of social networks The MP3 audio file is read by a native French speaker, at a medium speed and includes the basic elements to cover this modern theme, with an excellent range of higher level vocabulary, as well as key phrases, ideal for intermediate and upper-intermediate French learners, including students in Year 10 and Year 11 (KS4) who are studying the French language. Les réseaux sociaux dans nos vies - (2 minutes 24 seconds) audio with a native female speaker and transcript available, along with six activities to exploit the text and practise spontaneous speaking/writing thereafter! It could be used as a revision lesson, but also as an introduction into the topic of social media.
Le système éducatif français - Listening and Transcript
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Le système éducatif français - Listening and Transcript

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French Education System GET THIS LISTENING LESSON AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE HERE AS PART OF MY FRENCH GCSE LISTENING PRACTICE BUNDLE - LIMITED TIME ONLY: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/bundler/12244296 I put this audio MP3 file together for a private student as revision for the topic of ‘School’ and the French school system. It contains the basic elements with an excellent range of higher level and foundation level vocabulary, as well as key phrases generally for the topic that iis suitable for KS4. Le système éducatif français - (1 minute 49 seconds) audio with a native female speaker and transcript available, along with six activities to exploit the text and practise spontaneous speaking/writing thereafter! It could be used as a revision lesson, but also as an introduction into the French schooling system.
96 Unusual German Questions for First Lesson Back - Speaking Activity
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96 Unusual German Questions for First Lesson Back - Speaking Activity

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If you want to get your intermediate, advanced, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12 or Year 13 German students straight back into your German lessons speaking, then use these ‘96 Unusual German Questions for First Lesson Back’ to get them up and about and speaking! The document is a four-page editable word document with 96 questions, split mainly into 5 questions, ready to be printed out as cards. Each card has the five questions in German, as well as a letter to identify the card. How To Use This Speaking Activity: Print out and cut into cards (A-S - 19 different cards in total), can be duplicated if more than 19 students in the class. Hand out cards at random, instruct students on house rules for moving speaking activities. Get them to find a partner, ask, answer both cards of questions within 2-5 minutes, depending on level. Swap the cards. Repeat step 3. A fantastic speaking activity for the first German lesson back.
5-Minute Language Starters & Warmers
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5-Minute Language Starters & Warmers

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25 of the best language starters to get students into learning mode. The PDF includes a variety of easy to use, low-prep and no-prep vocabulary starter activities, error-correction tasks, comprehension activity ideas, as well as sentence level starter activities. These language starters are perfect for French, German and Spanish classrooms and learning environments.
GCSE FRENCH - How To Get Grade 9 & Improve Grades
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GCSE FRENCH - How To Get Grade 9 & Improve Grades

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Need a GCSE French revision activity to help students improve their grades or to give a little structure to your year 10 or year 11 GCSE French students’ revision strategies? If so, this worksheet and YouTube clip (linked in the handout) could be useful! The A4 PDF worksheet comes with two activities. The first is for students to come up with ideas on what they feel they should focus on to aim for their target grade in all their GCSE French exams. The second activity is watching the YouTube clip, entitled: ‘How to get grade 9 | GCSE French’ to focus their efforts on tips that will really improve their grades/confidence. Hope it’s useful!
10 Fun Ways To Teach Learn and Practise Vocabulary in Language Classroom
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10 Fun Ways To Teach Learn and Practise Vocabulary in Language Classroom

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Here, you will find 10 fun ways to teach, practise and learn vocabulary in the classroom to mix up the way you help your students to acquire vocabulary. The list of ideas appears in a word document and the full ideas with examples and uses are available to view in a video. THE LINK TO ACCESS THE YOUTUBE AUDIO/VISUAL CLIP IS LINKED ON THE DOWNLOADABLE PDF DOCUMENTS. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL (THE IDEAL TEACHER LANGUAGE SCHOOL) IF THIS HAS BEEN USEFUL TO YOU. THANK YOU - SABINA Both from personal and professional experience, learning and being able to use vocabulary is a vital component to having confidence and being successful in communicating in any foreign language. Therefore it is important to teach vocabulary well to help students acquire and use the language, as well as develop that confidence.
Short Video Clips for Spontaneous Speaking
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Short Video Clips for Spontaneous Speaking

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Short video clips are fantastic prompts for spontaneous speaking practice when it comes to learning any language - videos generate visual stimulants that wake up the brain cells and demand focused attention, which can be used to enhance the language learning process. Share this handout with your French, German and Spanish students and give them more opportunities to practise their spontaneous speaking skills with the range of links to short video clips and adverts.