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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 Photo Card - First Bullet
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GCSE French Photo Card - First Bullet

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Boost your GCSE French students’ confidence with this comprehensive resource designed specifically for the first bullet point of the photo card element in the speaking exam. This resource includes a PDF handout to assist students with ideas generation for the first bullet point on the photo card or stimulus card for the GCSE French speaking exam: Clear guidelines on how to describe a photo in French, using the accronym PALMA. It accompanies a GCSE French Photo Card How To Get Full Marks Video Clip with a break down on how to get the best marks. Key vocabulary and phrases tailored to common photo card themes. Perfect for classroom use or independent study, this resource is an essential tool to help students excel in their GCSE French speaking exams. Download now and watch your students’ descriptive skills soar!
NEW French GCSE Listening - Identity & Relationships
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NEW French GCSE Listening - Identity & Relationships

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An original GCSE French Listening practice on ‘my friends and I’, inline with the new GCSE (exams from 2026), ideal for overlap questions. It is simple enough for Foundation students with some complex elements for Higher GCSE French students. It comes with a A) FREE PDF exam style worksheet with three activities, B) a transcription of the whole text in French and C) an audio-visual clip (which can be minimised to authentic listening practice if required). A) New GCSE French Listening Practice Worksheet (Identity & Relationships) in PDF Pre-listening - guess the words you think may come up, based on the topic Listening activity - 12 questions with multiple choice and fill in the gaps listening comprehension style questions, similar to AQA and Edexcel GCSE French exams. Post-listening activity - collate useful words and phrases that you could use to talk about yourself B) New ‘Mes amis et moi’ GCSE French Listening Practice Transcript A PDF GCSE French Listening Transcript in full C) Audio-Visual Clip (on YouTube) which can be located by searching for: “French Listening Practice with Friends: The Most FUN Way to Learn French!” on YouTube, but is also linked on the PDFs attached.
German Present Tense - Regular Verbs
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German Present Tense - Regular Verbs

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This resource is a PDF worksheet with 8 questions to practise and consolidate the German present tense regular verbs from scratch. If required, use alongside the video lesson for cover work or as homework, for example. If you are introducing regular present tense verbs in German or if your students are struggling with German verb conjugation, then this Present Tense: German Regular Verbs Worksheet is here to help! Tailored for German teachers for cover work or for use in lessons, as well as beginner German students (KS3, Year 7 and Year 8), this worksheet provides a structured and interactive approach to mastering the present tense in German. What does the German present tense regular verbs resource include? A two-page PDF worksheet to revise and learn the German present tense regular verb conjugation from scratch. Gap Fills Matching Activities Verb Table Endings Translations from German to English Translation of infinitive verbs Spot the present tense activity AND a clip on YouTube - search: 10 Minutes to Master German Verb Conjugation (Incredibly Detailed) to facilitate further understanding. It’s also linked on the worksheet as part of this resource!
GCSE French Distractors Exam Practice
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GCSE French Distractors Exam Practice

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This GCSE French Distractors Exam Practice Worksheet in PDF form with two pages is perfect for both Foundation and Higher level students looking to improve their reading and listening exam scores. The worksheet features six targeted activities: Match the Distractors: Pair French phrases with their correct English translations. Two options, one for higher students and one for foundation learners. Find The Distractors: Underline the distractors (challenge: translate) Reading comprehension: Which includes GCSE French distractors Translate the Sentence: Translate the English sentences into French with a focus on the distractors. Writing: Write a small paragraph with distractors, example paragraph provided. PLEASE NOTE: ANSWERS ARE NOT PROVIDED This resource is specifically designed to enhance students’ understanding of distractors, a key element in boosting marks on the GCSE French reading and listening exams. For even more practice, students can access a quick-fire quiz via our YouTube channel linked and shared via a QR code, making revision both fun and effective. Ideal for revision, homework, or classroom activities, this worksheet is a valuable tool for any student aiming to achieve higher grades in their GCSE French exams.
Learn FRENCH MONTHS with Catchy Song
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Learn FRENCH MONTHS with Catchy Song

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BEGINNER FRENCH MONTHS SONG CATCHY TUNE TO LEARN & REVISE LES MOIS EN FRANÇAIS Boost your Year 7 and Year 8 French lessons with this engaging and fun song resource! My YouTube video features a catchy tune designed to help beginner French students easily memorise the months of the year in French. Perfect for KS3 French learners, this video is an interactive way to reinforce language skills while keeping students entertained. But that’s not all! Alongside the video, there’s a printable handout (PDF) with the lyrics to make it easy for students to sing along and review the months at their own pace. This resource is ideal for both classroom use and remote learning, ensuring your students stay on track wherever they are. What you’ll get: A fun, memorable song that helps students remember the months in French. A pdf downloadable handout with lyrics for easy reference and sing-alongs (CONTAINS LINK TO FRENCH MONTHS SONG). A resource that’s perfect for lesson starters, plenary activities, or independent practice. Download now and watch your students enjoy learning French like never before! Don’t forget to like and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more educational content tailored to young French learners.
Learn FRENCH NUMBERS 1-10 with Catchy Song
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Learn FRENCH NUMBERS 1-10 with Catchy Song

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BEGINNER FRENCH NUMBERS 1-10 SONG TO LEARN & REVISE LES NOMBRES EN FRANÇAIS Learn and revise the French numbers 1-10 with this catchy and original song. This resource includes a handout containing the song lyrics in French and is to be used in conjunction with a new, catchy and original French numbers 1-10 song linked in the document to a YouTube clip. It is suitable for beginner students who have seen the numbers, but who might like some further practice with the pronunciation of the numbers 1-10 OR who may wish to revise the numbers in French from 1-10. Ideal for Year 7 and Year 8, as well as equivalent beginner French level students. Please do leave a comment if useful and subscribe to my YouTube channel. THANK YOU!
Learn FRENCH ALPHABET with catchy song
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Learn FRENCH ALPHABET with catchy song

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Looking for an engaging way for students to master the French alphabet? This brand new, original French Alphabet Song with lyrics PDF is designed to make learning fun and easy for all ages, whether you are a beginner or refreshing your skills. This catchy tune breaks down each letter with clear pronunciation, making it the perfect tool for both children and adults. It includes: a handout with the French Alphabet Song lyrics which can be printed or used digitally a YouTube video clip of 1 minute and 7 seconds which includes the song, captions and suggestions for use. THE LINK TO THE CLIP IS WITHIN THE PDF HANDOUT Why You will Love It: Easy to Follow: Every letter is shown with pronunciation support, making it simple to memorise the French alphabet. Memorable and Fun: The upbeat melody and rhythmic repetition help you retain information effortlessly. Perfect for All Learners: Whether you’re an adult learning French for travel or a child in year 7 or primary school, this song makes learning enjoyable. Ideal for Classrooms and Home Learning: Teachers and parents can use this song to boost students’ confidence and make learning French a breeze. Start singing along today and see how quickly you’ll know the French alphabet by heart! Watch the video now to learn, sing, and have fun while expanding your French language skills!
Catchy French Days of the Week Song
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Catchy French Days of the Week Song

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Looking for an engaging way to teach the French days of the week? Download this free PDF with the lyrics to our catchy French Days of the Week Song which is perfect for beginner learners in year 7 or as a refresher for older French learners! It’s ideal for classrooms, homeschooling / home education, or self-study and homework. This les jours de la semaine in French resource makes learning fun and helps students quickly master both pronunciation and spelling. Pair the lyrics with our 1-minute learning video on YouTube (linked on the document) to enhance retention and boost confidence in speaking French. Whether you’re an educator or a student, this easy-to-follow resource is designed to make French learning effective and enjoyable!
French Perfect Tense Workbook with Video To Revise & Practise
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French Perfect Tense Workbook with Video To Revise & Practise

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Download this free French Perfect Tense workbook designed to help students master the passé composé in 15 minutes, both as revision and learning from scratch. It is packed with clear explanations, engaging examples, and interactive activities, this workbook is ideal for learners looking to improve their French grammar skills. Created by The Ideal Teacher Language School, it includes guided practice, space for notes, and works alongside an in-depth video tutorial which is linked in the 8-page workbook including: regular perfect tense verbs, irregular perfect tense and DRMRSVANDERTRAMPP perfect tense verbs. If you need a resource that is perfect for teachers, tutors, and students preparing for exams or reinforcing their language learning and the past tense (passé composé), download this revision resource today.
LEARN GERMAN NUMBERS 1-20 with Catchy SONG
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LEARN GERMAN NUMBERS 1-20 with Catchy SONG

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Transform your German lessons with this engaging, 2-page original PDF resource with original lyrics handout and a differentiated gap fill activity! It is perfect for KS2, KS3, or beginner German learners, this unique content is designed to reinforce the numbers 1-20 through an original song that students won’t stop humming and singing along. Also, ideal as quick revision for GCSE German students. The handout includes the full lyrics and a clickable YouTube link to the song, making it easy to integrate into your lessons or assign for independent study. In addition, this resource also features a differentiated gap-fill activity, allowing you to tailor learning for all abilities in your classroom. With visual aids and interactive elements, it’s ideal for supporting listening, reading, and pronunciation skills. Key Features: Original German Numbers Song 1-20: A catchy melody and rhythmic repetition make the numbers 1-20 memorable for learners of all ages. Handout with Song Lyrics & YouTube Link: Easily accessible video link embedded in the handout, perfect for in-class use or remote learning. Differentiated Gap-Fill Activity: Challenge students at varying levels with scaffolded activities, perfect for reinforcing vocabulary and comprehension. Perfect for KS2, KS3, or Beginner German Learners: Suitable for primary and secondary levels, or any beginner seeking to master German numbers. How to Use: Use the song as an engaging warm-up or plenary to energise your lesson. Implement the gap-fill activity for in-class work, homework, or quick assessments. Assign the song and activity for self-study to solidify understanding of German numbers. This resource has been crafted to boost student engagement, build pronunciation confidence, and make learning numbers in German both fun and effective. Add it to your collection today and watch your students’ language skills soar!
MES AMIS - NEW GCSE French Listening Practice Audio & Worksheet
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MES AMIS - NEW GCSE French Listening Practice Audio & Worksheet

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Enhance your students’ GCSE French listening skills with this simple, yet useful “Mes Amis” dialogue listening practice resource! It’s ideal for foundation and higher GCSE French students for the new GCSE French specification. The resource includes: an audio-clip (on YouTube linked in the PDF) with the transcript provided (minimise for authentic French listening practice) a PDF gap fill worksheet. This listening resource is perfect for AQA & Edexcel exam prep, allowing students to build their understanding of conversational French, develop vocabulary, and improve comprehension on topics such as friendships and school life. There are more of these to come so if you useful, please do let me know.
Learn GERMAN MONTHS with Catchy Song & Worksheet
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Learn GERMAN MONTHS with Catchy Song & Worksheet

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Die Monate - Catchy German Months Song for Beginners Engage your students with this fun and memorable German months song! Perfect for beginners, this resource includes: a catchy YouTube video clip (linked in the downloadble resource) a downloadable lyrics handout PDF a differentiated gap-fill worksheet PDF Ideal for use in the classroom or to set as homework, these materials will help KS3 German students master the months of the year in German through music, repetition, and interactive exercises. It’s also perfect as a recap for GCSE German students. Download now to make learning the Months in German memorable!
Learn WEATHER IN FRENCH with Catchy Song
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Learn WEATHER IN FRENCH with Catchy Song

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Engage your beginner French students (and improvers!) with this fun and catchy song to teach and revise French weather vocabulary. Not only is the catchy weather song in French perfect for beginner learners at CEFR A1/A2 levels, KS3 French students, and GCSE French basics revision. This resource includes a vibrant music video along with PDF lyrics and a gap-fill worksheet to reinforce key weather phrases like “il fait froid” and “il pleut.” What is included in this French weather song? Catchy French Weather Song (video link included in PDF handout) PDF Lyrics Sheet for easy reference and learning with space for translations and notes -Differentiated Gap Fill Worksheet to test comprehension and reinforce vocabulary This interactive French weather resource is ideal for classroom use, homework, or home education, helping students build confidence with key weather terms in French while having fun!
GCSE French Listening Mon Futur Moi Vocab
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GCSE French Listening Mon Futur Moi Vocab

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Helo your students to practise their listening skills with this GCSE French listening practice on the topic “Mon Futur Moi” (My Future Self), perfect for AQA French Higher level. This resource focuses on the future tense and the key grammar structure ne… aucun(e), helping students discuss future ambitions with confidence. This GCSE French listening Practice includes: A clip with a dialogue between Sarah and Julien talking about ‘my future self’ (MINIMISE for authentic listening practice) A PDF worksheet with FIVE pre-listening activities to build vocabulary and grammar understanding, comprehension questions & gap-fill exercises using the future tense and ne… aucun(e). This resource is ideal for in-class work, homework, or exam preparation. Download now to give your students the tools they need to excel in their French listening skills! =Download today and help your students master GCSE French listening skills!
Learn FRENCH PETS & ANIMALS with Catchy Song & Worksheet
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Learn FRENCH PETS & ANIMALS with Catchy Song & Worksheet

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This engaging French pets and animals vocabulary pack is perfect for KS3 beginners and KS4 revision students! The French pets vocabulary resource includes a printable PDF of catchy song lyrics and a comprehensive worksheet, designed to help students memorise the 12 common pets and animals vocabulary and pronunciation in French. Ideal for beginner learners or those looking to refresh key vocabulary, this resource supports both classroom learning and independent study. What’s included in this French pets resource?: Full song lyrics in French (PDF) A worksheet to practise vocabulary and reinforce learning with cloze activity and suggested additional activities (PDF) an original pets vocabulary in French song (linked in the worksheet & handout for easy access digitally and manually) USE FOR: Vocabulary building for KS3 learners (ages 11-14) KS4 revision (ages 14-16) as revision of the basics To improve pronunciation and spelling Great for both in-class use and homework assignments This resource is an excellent addition to your French language curriculum, making learning vocabulary fun and effective! Perfect for teachers, tutors, and students aiming to improve their A1/A2 French vocabulary.
GCSE FRENCH LISTENING - HEALTH ISSUES & PROBLEMS
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GCSE FRENCH LISTENING - HEALTH ISSUES & PROBLEMS

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Enhance GCSE French listening skills with this FREE resource designed for the NEW GCSE French exams (teaching from 2024)! This comprehensive listening practice focuses on health issues and addictions through relatable monologues for teenagers, adults, and elderly characters, covering essential vocabulary, comprehension, and exam-style questions. Ideal for students preparing for the 2026 GCSE French exams, this resource includes: Full 2-page worksheet with pre-listening (vocabulary building) whilst-listening and post-listening activities (role play, summarising) in PDF form (comprehension questions are in exam style) Downloadable transcript An audio-visual clip to watch (and/or minimise) with the text on the screen if required Perfect for independent study or classroom use, this engaging AQA-aligned resource on health problems, addictions and future plans, offers GCSE French students the chance to build confidence in listening comprehension and key French vocabulary, suitable for AQA, Edexcel, CCAE, WJEC and equivalent GCSE French listening exams.
NEW FRENCH GCSE LISTENING - Modern Families
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NEW FRENCH GCSE LISTENING - Modern Families

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Modern Families (Les familles de nos jours) Enhance your students’ GCSE French listening skills with this engaging audio-visual resource on: les familles de nos jours with two page worksheet including pre-, during- and post-listening activities in exam style. It’s perfect for Edexcel & AQA Foundation & Higher students. This resource includes and worksheet and audio clip (LINKED ON THE DOCUMENT) and explores: modern family vocabulary in French different family type comparative adjectives ir verbs in the present tense grammar revision Students will develop their listening comprehension with structured pre-listening, while-listening, and post-listening activities, including a vocabulary match, multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blanks, and grammar review on regular -ir verbs. Download the free, comprehensive worksheet to maximise GCSE French listening exam revision and support exam success. Ideal for classroom or independent study.
Learn FRENCH COLOURS with a catchy song
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Learn FRENCH COLOURS with a catchy song

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Make learning French colours fun and effortless with this engaging beginner French resource! My YouTube video features a catchy tune that will help beginner French students, including: Year 7 and Year 8 students easily memorise the colours in French. This resource is perfect for KS3 French learners and equivalent, offering an enjoyable way to build essential vocabulary. Included with the video is a PDF printable handout with the lyrics AND NOW A WORKSHEET TOO WITH PRE-LISTENING colours vocabulary activities AND a WHILST LISTENING ACTIVITY!, so students can sing along and review the colours whenever they need to. Whether you’re teaching in the classroom or online, this resource is a great tool to keep students motivated and engaged in their French lessons. What’s included in this beginner French colours song resource?: An entertaining song that helps students quickly learn and remember French colours. A downloadable handout with song lyrics (AND LINK TO THE SONG) for easy reference during lessons. NEW: colours in French worksheet with three pre-listening tasks and one whilst listening activity to learn and revise French colours. It’s a very versatile resource that works well as a lesson starter, review activity, or homework. Download this resource now and watch your students confidently master French colours! Don’t forget to like and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more creative and educational content tailored to young French learners.
GCSE French Listening Practice: Ma Personnalité  (Foundation)
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GCSE French Listening Practice: Ma Personnalité (Foundation)

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Preparing for the GCSE French listening exam and want to improve listening skills? This audio-visual clip with accompanying worksheet is perfect for Foundation French GCSE level students! CLIP: In this clip (linked in the worksheet), practise listening to a fun, easy dialogue on the topic of ‘Ma Personnalité’ (My Personality) – a key theme in GCSE French! Follow along with subtitles and visual slides to help you understand and build your vocabulary if necessary OR minimise the screen for pure listening practice. The extract includes: common adjectives like bavard, calme, drôle etc regular verbs in the present tense (parler, aider, regarder) a clear, slow audio for easy listening WORKSHEET A single PDF worksheet with four activities, two pre-listening activities, one set of comprehension questions in English, as well as a post listening writing/speaking activity. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel, and Eduqas GCSE French students requiring more listening practice. Hit play and start mastering your French listening today! PLEASE Share with your students and colleagues for more French listening practice!