Secondary MFL (French and German) and EAL teacher, HoD, GCSE examiner: my shop has resources for teachers in all these subjects, to help make teaching a bit easier! New resources for the NEW MFL GCSE's are being continuously uploaded. If you would like an invoice or have any feedback, please email me on: TutorAlexandraABC@gmail.com
Secondary MFL (French and German) and EAL teacher, HoD, GCSE examiner: my shop has resources for teachers in all these subjects, to help make teaching a bit easier! New resources for the NEW MFL GCSE's are being continuously uploaded. If you would like an invoice or have any feedback, please email me on: TutorAlexandraABC@gmail.com
This lesson is all about the present tense in French. It contains a 50 slide power point and accompanying booklet with grammar rules and activities to practise.
The Power Point outlines:
When the present tense is used
Time phrases
How it is formed with regular verbs
Irregular verbs (aller, avoir, faire and être)
The present tense and the negative
After each grammar section are activities to practise: conjugation pracitse, pyramid translations, gap fills.
The Booklet outlines:
All the above points and then activities to practise.
Goes well with:
Comparatives and Superlatives
The Near Future and Simple Future lessons with accompanying booklet
Perfect Tense with Avoir and Etre
The Conditional
The French Tenses Booklet - an Overview
Merry Christmas! This resource is all about Christmas.
Included is:
Presentation on French Christmas traditions
Presentation about how Christmas is celebrated throughout the French speaking world
20 worksheets about Christmas: word searches, crosswords, vocab activites and more!
OTHER CULTURAL RESOURCES:
Halloween
La Toussaint
La fete des lumieres
Christmas
New Year
Valentine’s Day
BEST SELLERS!
French Vocabulary and Activity Booklets:
Food and Drink
My Neighourhood and House
Family and Friends
School
Jobs, Work and Future Opportunities
Social Media, Gaming, TV and Music
French Grammar:
French Present Tense Lesson and Booklet
French Perfect Tense: Avoir and Etre Lessons and Booklet
French Future Tenses Lessons and Booklet
French Tenses Booklet - an Overview of all tenses!
French Comparatives and Superlatives
French Conditional Grammar Lesson
Save on the French Grammar Lesson Bundle!
French GCSE Grammar Lessons and Workbooks
If you have any feedback please email me on TutorAlexandraABC@gmail.com and if you like my resources please leave me a review on TES! Thank you!
1.French Tenses Booklet
This is a 22 page booklet that gives on overview of the French tenses and then has a series of exercises with answers in all the tenses.
Perfect for:
Revision
Homework booklet
Holiday Homework
Absent students
Cover lessons
It contains:
A placemat with an overview of these tenses: Present, Perfect, Imperfect, Conditional, Simple Future and Near Future
A placemat with time phrases in the past, present and future
A series of different activities to practise each tense
A reading task
3 writing tasks with example answers
It’s uploaded as a pdf. On the last page is a template link to CANVA where you can log in (it’s free) and edit/adapt the document as you wish. You can then download it in the format you choose.
2.Writing Checklist
This is a checklist that students can use to support them with writing tasks. It reminds pupils to use: Tenses, Opinions, Negatives, Intensifiers, Connectives and Superlatives and gives examples.
3.Higher Level Phrases at GCSE
An A4 sheet of examples of Higher Level Phrases at GCSE level
THIS GOES WELL WITH:
- The Perfect Tense with être and avoir
- A complete AQA Oral GCSE revision lesson with mark scheme, help sheet and tips, practise tasks and example answers
- Comparatives and Superlatives
- The Conditional (exam focus: reading and writing)
- Vocabulary lesson
The Present Tense - Lesson with booklet
GCSE Revision Bundle of lot’s of Resources!
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This presentation is aimed at students wanting to achieve grade 7 or more in their French GCSE. I have used it for revision sessions.
The presentation goes through different grammatical structures, giving an example and an activity for each structure.
The final task is a choice of two writing tasks with an example answer.
There are two plenaries
I’ve uploaded it in PDF format, in Microsoft Office Power Point and a template link to canva is on the presentation so you can log in and use it as a template and adapt it to your school and students.
There are also two handouts: an A4 page of higher level structures, and an A4 page of a writing prompt sheet (TONICS)
THIS GOES WELL WITH:
- The Perfect Tense Lessons with être and avoir and booklet
- The Future Tenses Lessons with booklet
- The Conditional (exam focus: reading and writing)
-The Present Tense - Lesson with booklet
- A complete AQA Oral GCSE revision lesson with mark scheme, help sheet and tips, practise tasks and example answers
- Comparatives and Superlatives Lesson
- Vocabulary Lesson
-GCSE Revision Bundle of lot’s of Resources!
If you like my resources please leave a review on TES. Thank you!
Halloween!
1.This resource includes 2 power points on Halloween
2. It also includes over 20 different worksheets all on the topic of Halloween in French. The worksheets are anagrams, word searches, mazes, cross words, quizzes, vocab games and more!
Suitable for secondary school students.
Enjoy and Happy Halloween!
OTHER CULTURAL RESOURCES
Halloween
La Toussaint
La fete des lumieres
Christmas
New Year
Valentine’s Day
BEST SELLERS!
French Vocabulary and Activity Booklets:
Food and Drink
My Neighourhood and House
Family and Friends
School
Jobs, Work and Future Opportunities
Social Media, Gaming, TV and Music
French Grammar:
French Present Tense Lesson and Booklet
French Perfect Tense: Avoir and Etre Lessons and Booklet
French Future Tenses Lessons and Booklet
French Tenses Booklet - an Overview of all tenses!
French Comparatives and Superlatives
French Conditional Grammar Lesson
Save on the French Grammar Lesson Bundle!
French GCSE Grammar Lessons and Workbooks
If you have any feedback please email me on TutorAlexandraABC@gmail.com and if you like my resources please leave me a review on TES! Thank you!
This bundle is a selection of French grammar lessons and booklets.
The lessons cover the key grammar point, which include explanation and practise activities to consolidate learning.
The lessons/booklets are:
- The Near Future and Future Simple lessons with booklet of activities
- The Perfect Tense with être (exam focus: writing and booklet with activities)
- The Perfect Tense with avoir (exam focus: oral and booklet with activities)
- Comparatives and Superlatives with exam question at the end and booklet with activities
- The Conditional (exam focus: reading and writing)
- Vocabulary lesson
- The Present Tense - Lesson with booklet
French Tenses Booklet - Revise all the Tenses!
Exit Tickets - some Exit Ticket templates of how to finish the lessons to review learning.
There are also some A4 handouts to support writing and some tips for learning French
“How to Write a FANTASTIC German Essay!”
This is a writing lesson which introduces the mnemonic FANTASTIC.
It’s a comprehensive lesson designed to help GCSE German students excel in their writing exams. The lesson introduces the FANTASTIC mnemonic, a simple and effective tool for remembering key grammar points and structures required for success.
The lesson includes a range of exercises, example writing tasks, and practice questions, all designed to reinforce the mnemonic and build students’ confidence in writing. Accompanying worksheets provide additional support for independent practice.
This goes well with:
Word Search Mania!
A booklet of German word searches covering all the topics for GCSE German
Reflexives lesson
German Vocabulary and Activity Booklets
If you like my resources, leave a review on TES! Thank you!
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These 10 Vocabulary/Homework booklets are designed for the 2024 Edexcel GCSE. However, they can be used for any students studying the topics.
They are designed to be interactive and encourgage the students to use the vocabulary in a variety of different contexts.
The booklets are divided into sub-topics. Each sub-topic starts with a vocabulary list and then leads into a variety of exercises from fill-in-the-blanks, wordsearches, reading tasks and translations to verb conjugation drills. Each activity aims to solidify understanding and retention.
Each booklet finishes with 2 exam-style writing tasks (Edexcel and AQA): describe a photo and a 80-90 word written task.
The booklets are all around 50 pages.
All answers are at the back.
The can be used as revision, homework booklets, cover work or as in class activities. As all answers are provided they are great for non-specialist teachers as well.
There are 10 booklets covering these themes. Click on the link to see what’s inside:
1. Life-Style and Well-being
Free sample:
2. Family
3. Media, Technology, Film and TV
4. Neighbourhood, Shopping and Food and Drink
5. School, Future and Basics
6. Travel, Tourism and Environment
7. Friendships and Relationship
At the end of the booklets is a template link. You can use this to edit the booklets.
These French workbooks are specifically designed for the new GCSE curriculum, with first teaching commencing in 2024.
They comprehensively cover all the prescribed Edexcel vocabulary, featuring a diverse range of engaging activities aimed at reinforcing and mastering the vocabulary effectively.
Each booklet is around 50 pages with answers at the back.
It’s an excellent resource for revision, homework, cover work or in class use!
To download a free sample and read reviews, the Basics Workbook is free:
Basics Workbook
Included in this bundle are the following workbooks:
Family and Friends
Food and Drink
Neighbourhood and Town
Work and Jobs
School
Social Media, Gaming, Film and Music
Also included are some handouts:
A writing checklist, an outline of the Edexcel GCSE for students and tips for students learning French.
How to Write a FANTASTIC French Essay!
This is a writing lesson that introduces the mnemonic FANTASTIC.
It’s a comprehensive lesson designed to help GCSE French students excel in their writing exams. The lesson introduces the FANTASTIC mnemonic, a simple and effective tool for remembering key grammar points and structures required for success.
The lesson includes a range of exercises, example writing tasks, and practice questions, all designed to reinforce the mnemonic and build students’ confidence in writing. Accompanying worksheets provide additional support for independent practice, showing example texts, questions for students to answer, and sentence builders to support them in writing.
This goes well with:
French Tenses Writing Booklet
The Perfect Tense Lessons with Avoir and Etre
Future Tenses Lessons
Present Tense Lesson and Workbook
If you have any feedback please email me on TutorAlexandraABC@gmail.com and if you like my resources - please leave a review! Thank you!
This is a Vocabulary/Homework booklet and it is designed for the 2024 Edexcel GCSE. However, it can be used for any students studying the topics. It is part of a series of booklets which cover the vocabulary from the Edexcel prescribed list.
The booklets are designed to be interactive and to encourgage the students to use the vocabulary in a variety of different contexts.
The booklets are divided into sub-topics. Each sub-topic starts with a vocabulary list and then leads into a variety of exercises from fill-in-the-blanks, wordsearches, crosswords, reading tasks and translations to verb conjugation drills. Each activity aims to solidify understanding and retention.
Each booklet finishes with 2 exam-style writing tasks (Edexcel and AQA): describe a photo and a 80-90 word written task.
All answers are at the back.
There is a template link at the back of the workbook. You can edit the workbook by following the template link. Any questions of feedback, email me at TutorAlexandraABC@gmail.com
OTHER BOOKLETS IN THE SERIES ARE:
My Neighbourhood and House
Food and Drink
French Basics (free)
School
Jobs, work and future opportunities
Social Media, Gaming, TV and Music
This goes well with:
French Present Tense Lesson and Booklet
French Perfect Tense: Avoir and Etre Lessons and Booklet
French Future Tenses Lessons and Booklet
French Tenses Booklet - an Overview of all tenses!
French Comparatives and Superlatives
French Conditional Grammar Lesson
Save on the French Grammar Lesson Bundle!
French GCSE Grammar Lessons and Workbooks
If you have any questions or feedback, please email me on: TutorAlexandraABC@gmail.com and if you like my resources, please leave a review! Thank you!
Ready-Made AQA GCSE German Lessons (Higher Tier)
This is a set of ready-made lessons tailored specifically to the AQA GCSE German Higher Tier specification with first teaching from 2024. These lessons cover all the essential grammar and vocabulary outlined by AQA.
These lessons are designed to accompany and support the AQA GCSE German Higher Tier textbook, which is published by Oxford University Press (OUP) and approved by AQA. While the lessons follow the AQA and OUP two-year scheme of work and are aligned with the sequence of grammar points and vocabulary in the textbook, all tasks, activities, and content within the lessons are entirely original and independently created.
Each lesson is designed to be both engaging and effective, with activities that not only support learning but also make it fun (I hope!). The lessons are structured to improve exam technique, with a focus on building skills through practice.
Lesson Structure
Every lesson begins with a retrieval activity to reinforce prior learning.
New grammar and vocabulary are introduced in an accessible way.
A variety of interactive tasks are included to ensure student engagement.
Activities also practice key skills needed for AQA GCSE success, such as reading aloud, dictation, role play, describing a photo, and writing tasks.
Each lesson concludes with a plenary to consolidate learning.
Autumn Half Term 1 - Unit 1
1.1
FREE
Handout: AQA GCSE German Course and Exam overview
Handout: AQA GCSE German Learning Journey
Lesson: AQA GCSE German Introdution to the Course/Exam
THIS RESOURCE
Introduction: Identity and Relationships with Others. This lesson introduces Theme 1: People and Lifestyle
1.2
Familie und Freunde - 2 lessons
1.3
Meine Leute und ich - 2 lessons
1.4
Lebensweisen und Lebensbeziehungen - 2 lessons
1.5
Wichtige Beziehungen - 2 lessons
1.6
Revision Lesson
Unit 1: Vocabulary Booklet with Activities
This goes well with:
Word Search Mania!
A booklet of German word searches covering all the topics for GCSE German
Learn German Grammar Through Comics!
A series of lessons where grammar points are taught through the character, Captain O’Scampi!
If you have any feedback or questions please email me on TutorAlexandraABC@gmail.com
If you like my resources please leave a review on TES! Thank you
For 2016 specification onwards. Last exam in 2025.
This power point outlines the whole AQA GCSE oral exam. It then goes through the role play, photo card, and general conversation systematically. It outlines the assessment criteria, gives top tips, gives example tasks, suggestions on how to prepare and then example answers.
It can be downloaded as a microsoft document, or there are links to Canva on the second slide of the power point. One Canva link requires no sign in and the power point can be used as is and presented. The other Canva link is a template link which means that you can use the presentation as a template and amend it, as you wish to adjust to your school and student needs.
THIS GOES WELL WITH:
- The Perfect Tense Lessons with être and avoir and booklet
- The Future Tenses Lessons with booklet
- The Conditional (exam focus: reading and writing)
-The Present Tense - Lesson with booklet
- A complete AQA Oral GCSE revision lesson with mark scheme, help sheet and tips, practise tasks and example answers
- Comparatives and Superlatives Lesson
- Vocabulary Lesson
-GCSE Revision Bundle of lot’s of Resources!
If you like my resources please leave a review on TES. Thank you!
This resource comprises two comprehensive lessons dedicated to the future tenses in French.
The first lesson covers the near future tense, while the second focuses on the simple future tense. Each lesson outlines the formation of these tenses, including their negative forms, and offers a range of activities to reinforce learning.
This resource also comes with a 25-page booklet filled with exercises to further enhance their understanding. The workbook includes answers at the back, facilitating self-assessment and independent practice.
At the end of the slides is a Canva template link. This mean that you can edit it as you wish to the needs of your students. You do need to log in to Canva, it is free.
Other French Grammar Lessons (some are free):
- The Present Tense - Lesson with booklet
- The Perfect Tense with être and avoir - lessons and booklet
- The Conditional (exam focus: reading and writing)
- French Tense Booklet - ALL tenses
- A complete AQA Oral GCSE revision lesson with mark scheme, help sheet and tips, practise tasks and example answers
- Comparatives and Superlatives
- Vocabulary lesson
- GCSE Revision Bundle of lot’s of Resources!
If you have any feedback please email me on TutorAlexandraABC@gmail.com and if you like my resources - please leave a review! Thank you!
IDENTITY AND
Ready-Made AQA GCSE German Lessons (Higher Tier)
This is part of a set of ready-made lessons tailored specifically to the AQA GCSE German Higher Tier specification with first teaching from 2024. These lessons cover all the essential grammar and vocabulary outlined by AQA.
These lessons are designed to accompany and support the AQA GCSE German Higher Tier textbook, which is published by Oxford University Press (OUP) and approved by AQA. While the lessons follow the AQA and OUP two-year scheme of work and are aligned with the sequence of grammar points and vocabulary in the textbook, all tasks, activities, and content within the lessons are entirely original and independently created.
Each lesson is designed to be both engaging and effective, with activities that not only support learning but also make it fun (I hope!). The lessons are structured to improve exam technique, with a focus on building skills through practice.
Lesson Structure
Every lesson begins with a retrieval activity to reinforce prior learning.
New grammar and vocabulary are introduced in an accessible way.
A variety of interactive tasks are included to ensure student engagement.
Activities also practice key skills needed for AQA GCSE success, such as reading aloud, dictation, role play, describing a photo, and writing tasks.
Each lesson concludes with a plenary to consolidate learning.
Autumn Half Term 1 - Unit 1
1a
FREE
Handout: AQA GCSE German Course and Exam overview
Handout: AQA GCSE German Learning Journey
Lesson: AQA GCSE German Introdution to the Course/Exam
Introduction: Identity and Relationships with Others. This lesson introduces Theme 1: People and Lifestyle
1.1
Familie und Freunde - 2 lessons
1.2
Meine Leute und ich - 2 lessons
1.3
Lebensweisen und Lebensbeziehungen - 2 lessons
1.4 - THIS RESOURCE
Wichtige Beziehungen - 2 lessons
1.5
Revision Activities
Unit 1: Vocabulary/Homework Booklet
This accompanies the lessons and can be used as revision or H/W
This goes well with:
Word Search Mania!
A booklet of German word searches covering all the topics for GCSE German
Learn German Grammar Through Comics!
A series of lessons where grammar points are taught through the character, Captain O’Scampi!
If you have any feedback or questions please email me on TutorAlexandraABC@gmail.com
If you like my resources please leave a review on TES! Thank you
This is an overview of AQA German GCSE prior to the changes coming in September 2024. This is a handout for students/parents.
MFL Resources, best sellers!
Bundle of German Knowledge Organisers
Bundle of French GCSE Resources
Learn German through Superhero Comics - The Adventures of Captain O’Scampi!
Other FREE resources to help make teaching easier!
An A4 handout for parents/students with some Top Tips for Learning German
A one page overview of the German GCSE AQA 2024
A one page overview of the German GCSE Edexcel 2024
A Vocabulary Learning Lesson
Retrieval activities, starters and plenaries
How to support EAL learners in the classroom - practical tips
This resource is all about La Toussaint - All Saint’s Day. It includes:
presentation
more than 10 worksheets with answers. The worksheets are anagrams, word searches, mazes, cross words, quizzes, vocab games and more!
Suitable for secondary school students.
Enjoy!
GOES WELL WITH:
Halloween
La Toussaint
La fete des lumieres
Christmas
New Year
Valentine’s Day
BEST SELLERS:
French Vocabulary and Activity Booklets:
Food and Drink
My Neighourhood and House
Family and Friends
School
Jobs, Work and Future Opportunities
FRENCH GRAMMAR:
French Present Tense Lesson and Booklet
French Perfect Tense: Avoir and Etre Lessons and Booklet
French Future Tenses Lessons and Booklet
French Tenses Booklet - an Overview of all tenses!
French Comparatives and Superlatives
French Conditional Grammar Lesson
Save on the French Grammar Lesson Bundle!
French GCSE Grammar Lessons and Workbooks
If you have any feedback please email me on TutorAlexandraABC@gmail.com and if you like my resources please leave me a review on TES! Thank you!
This is an overview of the AQA French GCSE course for teaching from September 2024. It’s for students/parents or just as a helpful overview for teachers.
EdExcel Version
THIS GOES WELL WITH:
- The Perfect Tense Lessons with être and avoir and booklet
- The Future Tenses Lessons with booklet
- The Conditional (exam focus: reading and writing)
-The Present Tense - Lesson with booklet
- A complete AQA Oral GCSE revision lesson with mark scheme, help sheet and tips, practise tasks and example answers
- Comparatives and Superlatives Lesson
If you like my resources please leave a review on TES. Thank you!
Best Sellers!
GCSE French Revision Bundle
French Cultural Website with Activities
French AQA GCSE OUP (Higher Tier) Unit 1.2 Mon futur moi
Ready-Made AQA GCSE French Lessons (Higher Tier)
This resource is part of a set of ready-made lessons tailored specifically to the AQA GCSE French Higher Tier specification, with first teaching from 2024. These lessons comprehensively cover all essential grammar and vocabulary outlined in the AQA syllabus.
Designed to accompany and support the AQA GCSE French Higher Tier textbook, published by Oxford University Press (OUP) and approved by AQA, these lessons follow the AQA and OUP two-year scheme of work. While they align with the sequence of grammar points and vocabulary in the textbook, all tasks, activities, and content within the lessons are entirely original and independently created.
Each lesson is crafted to be both engaging and effective, offering activities that support learning while making it enjoyable. The lessons are structured to build skills and improve exam technique through targeted practice.
Lesson Structure
Retrieval Practice: Each lesson begins with an activity to reinforce prior learning and activate knowledge.
Clear Grammar and Vocabulary Introduction: New concepts are presented in a clear and accessible way.
Interactive and Varied Activities: Engaging tasks are included to practice key skills such as reading aloud, dictation, role play, describing a photo, and writing tasks.
Exam Focus: Activities are designed to build proficiency in essential AQA GCSE skills, preparing students for success.
Plenary: Every lesson ends with a review to consolidate learning and ensure understanding.
Accompanying Worksheets
Each lesson comes with worksheets to reinforce the material, making this resource a comprehensive solution for teaching and learning AQA GCSE French at the Higher Tier.
Overview of French AQA GCSE and student handouts (free)
Unit 1.1 - Ma personalité
Unit 1.2 - Mon futur moi
Unit 1.3 - Les familles de nos jours
Unit 1.4 - Mes amis
Unit 1 - Vocabulary and Workbook
Any questions of feedback, email TutorAlexandraABC@gmail.com
This is a one page overview of the Edexcel French GCSE course for teaching from September 2024.
It’s for students/parents or just as a helpful overview for teachers.
NEW FRENCH GCSE: VOCABULARY AND WORKBOOKS:
(free) Basics
Food and Drink
My Neighourhood and House
Family and Friends
School
Jobs, Work and Future Opportunities
Social Media, Gaming, Film and Music
BUY ALL THE WORKBOOKS!
AQA OVERVIEW:
AQA GCSE Overview for 2024
FRENCH GRAMMAR
- The Perfect Tense Lessons with être and avoir and booklet
- The Future Tenses Lessons with booklet
- The Conditional (exam focus: reading and writing)
-The Present Tense - Lesson with booklet
- A complete AQA Oral GCSE revision lesson with mark scheme, help sheet and tips, practise tasks and example answers
- Comparatives and Superlatives Lesson
- Vocabulary Lesson
-GCSE Revision Bundle of lot’s of Resources!
If you like my resources please leave a review on TES. Thank you! If you have any feedback or questions please email me on: TutorAlexandraABC@gmail.com