Help your students learn and practise key vocabulary for parts of the body in French through a series of simple, interactive classroom activities. This resource is designed for A1–A2 learners (KS3 / GCSE Foundation) and provides a clear progression from initial exposure to recall and challenge tasks. What’s included: A full vocabulary grid for introducing key terms “Qu’est-ce qui manque ?” activities to practise recall Challenge versions to increase difficulty Fly swat game activities for whole-class engagement A short guide on how to use the resource in class Why this works: Clear, low-prep activities that can be used immediately Encourages active participation and repetition Suitable for whole-class teaching, pair work, or starter activities Can be reused across multiple lessons Ideal for: KS3 French GCSE Foundation Beginner (A1–A2) learners This resource forms part of the Upgrade French series, focused on clear progression and practical classroom use.

Help your students move from basic responses to clear, structured analysis in A-Level French (9898). This resource introduces a simple, examiner-style method — Procédé → Effet → Interprétation — to help students organise their ideas and develop more analytical paragraphs. Designed for use in class or revision, it provides a clear framework that students can apply consistently across different literary texts. What’s included: A step-by-step method for structuring analytical paragraphs A clear B2 → C1 upgrade grid A model paragraph with structured analysis A before / after example showing improvement A focused mini lexique of key analytical phrases A short practice task with guidance A final student checklist Why this works: Breaks analysis into a clear, repeatable structure Helps students move from description to interpretation Provides a practical method students can reuse in exams Part of the Upgrade French Essay Writing Series: Essay Writing Method (14/20 → 18/20) – structure your analysis Analytical Vocabulary (B2 → C1) – improve precision and expression Top 20 Mistakes – identify and correct common weaknesses Each resource can be used independently or combined for a complete approach to A-Level French essay writing. For common mistakes and corrections, see: Top 20 Mistakes – A-Level French Essay Writing

Help your students move beyond basic description and improve the quality of their literary analysis in A-Level French (9898). This resource presents 20 common exam mistakes, with clear corrections and explanations to help students develop more precise, structured, and coherent analysis. Designed for use in class, revision, or intervention lessons. What’s included: A structured “Top 20 mistakes” grid with: Real student-style errors Upgraded analytical sentences Clear explanations A focus on progression from description → analysis → interpretation A section on key connecteurs to reach C1 level A short upgrade task to practise improvements Why this works: Targets the most common weaknesses directly Provides concrete, usable corrections Helps students build more precise and coherent arguments Can be applied across different texts and topics Part of the Upgrade French Essay Writing Series: Essay Writing Method (14/20 → 18/20) – structure your analysis Analytical Vocabulary (B2 → C1) – improve precision and expression Top 20 Mistakes – identify and correct common weaknesses Each resource can be used independently or combined for a complete approach to A-Level French essay writing. For a clear method to apply these corrections, see: Essay Writing Method (14/20 → 18/20) For precise analytical vocabulary, see: Analytical Vocabulary (B2 → C1)

Help your students develop more precise and sophisticated analytical language in A-Level French (9898). This resource provides a structured set of phrases organised by function (procédé, effet, interprétation), allowing students to move beyond basic expressions and build more nuanced analysis. Ideal for class use, revision, or targeted intervention. What’s included: A structured lexique organised by analytical function Key phrases to analyse techniques (procédé) Language to explain effects clearly Expressions to develop interpretation A clear progression from B2 → C1 A short practice activity Why this works: Gives students the language they need to express ideas clearly Encourages more varied and precise analytical phrasing Supports progression to higher mark bands Part of the Upgrade French Essay Writing Series: Essay Writing Method (14/20 → 18/20) – structure your analysis Analytical Vocabulary (B2 → C1) – improve precision and expression Top 20 Mistakes – identify and correct common weaknesses Each resource can be used independently or combined for a complete approach to A-Level French essay writing. For a structured method to apply this vocabulary, see: Essay Writing Method (14/20 → 18/20)

Powerpoint to introduce jobs - quite a wide variety of them. Includes I work in marketing/in IT/at a certain company etc.

An example of a Powerpoint presentation a student might produce about a journey using Google Maps' new Street View facility. There was a narration with this too but the file was too big - I will try to add it by other means!

Powerpoint to introduce school subjects Improve A-Level French Essay Writing (9898) If you found this resource useful, you may also be interested in: Essay Writing Method (14/20 → 18/20) – a clear structure for analytical paragraphs Analytical Vocabulary (B2 → C1) – precise language for higher-level analysis Top 20 Mistakes – common errors with corrections and examples These resources can be used together to support progression from description to analysis and interpretation.

A look at how to deal with reading papers with particular emphasis on strategies for understanding more complex texts

Powerpoint on "die Geschäfte", including asking where you can buy things with dative.

Vocab builder on Christmas for Years 9 and above. I based this worksheet on the Stuttgart marketing people’s website entry about their Christmas markets - students click on the picture to follow the link, and answer questions/look up vocab. A good starter for this might be a picture of a Christmas market you have been to (my trip to Manchester’s version was discussed!).

Simple Powerpoint to intro household tasks

A quick vocab quiz on 'la presse' for AS French. A good way to start a lesson or break up a longer lesson - my students divide into two teams and use a ring binder as a low-tech buzzer! Can be adapted for any topic.

Dialogue based on the RATP's fantastic interactive map of the Paris metro.