This is my lesson on introducing the writing task (80-90 words) for the first time. It was designed for year 8 class. Step-by step instructions.

This is my year 9 lesson, one of the most powerful last year. The aim is for the students to speak without being afraid of making mistakes. A good lesson. before speaking assessment or as a part of the routine. It had a positive impact on confidence level.

This is my lesson on introducing the writing task (80-90 words) for the first time. It was designed for year 8 class. Step-by step instructions.

A set of 14 cards with the vocabulary with most common time phrases in present, past and future . I created it for my year 8 class since they really struggle to remember them. The game can be used with older years too. The game can be used for any language.

An activity to revise the vocabulary within the topic ‘describing family’. Range of vocabulary based on 25 key words in Edexcel booklet. I use it in year 9 at the end of the unit and in year 11 at the beginning of the unit and I combine it with dobble games (also available in my shop). Vocabulary golf for other Edexcel topics also available.

A set of 14 card to play dobble, all the words from Edexcel booklet of 25 key words, topic family p.2. I created it as a short activity, e.g. a starter. It can be combined with ‘vocabulary golf’ activity or ‘dobble personal description’ (also available in the shop).

Herd mentality game - questions in Spanish adapted to Edexcel GCSE. In total, 48 questions. I don’t show the students the questions so we can practise listening on top of vocabulary.

Herd mentality game - questions in French adapted to Edexcel GCSE. In total, 48 questions. I don’t show the students the questions so we can practise listening on top of vocabulary.

A set of 35 false friends that I took from Edexcel GCSE specimens and vocabulary list. Perfect quiz to practise before reading or listening exam. I use it sometimes at the end of beginning of the school year. The words are put from easiest to the hardest. I used it with year 9, 10 and 11.

A set of 14 cards with the vocabulary listed in Edexcel booklet of 25 key words, p.3 and 4. It can be combined with my other 2 resources ‘vocabulary golf - family’ and ‘dobble family’ (available in my shop).

A set of 37 dobble cards with the most common verbs (pictures). I use it in the groups of 4 to practice: only infinitives, present tense, past tense, future tense. Suitable for all year groups. The cards contain verbs from all gcse topics. Game for all languages.

The aim of this activity is to develop more complex speech with more complex grammar structures. Ideal for year 11, but it can be used with younger year groups since I created 5 ability groups. It is a bit chaotic activity since it required movement. It can be used as a sum up at the end of the topic. I use it before the speaking mocks. I use the question from my ‘Connect 4’ resource (also available in my shop) Last year, it was one of the most successful speaking activities with year 11.

A game designed to develop the sentences in 3 time frames. It contains 18 cards, all in English. The students create the sentence in target language using all 4 elements. I printed 4 slides per page and use it in the groups of 4 or the slides as whole class activity. Since it is in English it can be used with any language.

Questions for each Edexcel GCSE theme presented as a game Connect 4 (Four in a row). The students can play in pairs. I have all slides printed and put in sets for each pair, so the students can practise on their own.

A set of 14 cards with the vocabulary listed in Edexcel booklet of 25 key words, p.4 and 5. It can be combined with my other 2 resources ‘vocabulary golf - equality’ and ‘personal world year 11 lessons (available in my shop).

A set of 37 role-plays to practice in pairs for new GCSE, most of the instructions are from Edexcel specimen assessments, some are my creations. Fold paper in half. I advise to print on the cardboard. The students need to sit in front of each other. I uploaded pdf version, but if you need word version, please contact me.

A powerpoint to introduce picture description, includes Edexcel exemplar listening file. Last slide a mat for the students.

A booklet for feedback after the mock. Students can reflect on each paper and overall, and possible targets. I uploaded powerpoint as it can be modified.

A set of 4 lessons for Edexcel GCSE. Aspects covered: intro of body parts avoir mal describing accident (past tense) reflexive verbs in perfect tense at the doctor’s - role play

A frame that supports the students in planning the writing task. I use POOP JFK so the students can remember crucial elements.

I designed the booklets for year 9 students. It is based on CGP activity books with the purpose of preparation for Edexcel GCSE and its grammar context. I believe it can be also used with year 8.