Language : Spanish Topic : La Semana Santa en España (Easter in Spain) Level : for all learners of Spanish Content : quiz (25 questions) multiple-choice questions (four options, answers provided) Answers provided ? Yes Thank you for your interest ! PLEASE leave feedback ! This quiz is designed to be fun. I hope it will generate a bit of discussion among your learners and that they will be encouraged by it to find out more about the topic for themselves later. La Santa Semana is how Spanish people refer to the week leading up to Easter Sunday. What is the literal translation ? a) Holy Week b) Easter Week c) The Seven Days of Easter d) Egg Week The focus at Easter is on … a) religious processions b) Spring-cleaning your home c) chocolate d) painting eggs and rolling them downhill During church services on Maundy Thursday priests carry out a ritual called lavatorio de pies. This consists of the priest … a) purifying the church’s toilet b) washing churchgoers’ feet c) handing out pies to the congregation d) choosing a member of the congregation for a random exorcism Which colour symbolises sacrifice and suffering ? a) lila b) rojo c) blanco d) negro If a Spanish person says Ha resucitado to you on Easter Sunday, the correct response is … a) to run as far as possible in the other direction b) Amen c) En verdad ha resucitado d) Sí Easter processions will suddenly come to a halt if someone does what from a balcony? a) Throws themselves off it b) Sings a saeta (an emotional, flameno-type song) c) Throws money d) Complains about all the noise

Language : French Topic : Pâques en France (Easter in France) Level : for all learners of French Content : quiz (30 questions) with mostly multiple-choice questions (four options, answers provided), some match-up-French-and-English question Answers provided ? Yes The quiz is designed to be fun and generate discussion / encourage learners to explore the topic further independently. SAMPLE QUESTIONS How long are French schools out for during Easter ? a) They aren’t – they stay open. b) Two days (Good Friday and Easter Monday). c) Two weeks. d) The whole of whichever month Good Friday is in. A Good Friday meal France is is likely to focus on … a) beef b) fish c) chicken d) rabbit Which season does Easter always fall in ? a) hiver b) printemps c) été d) automne Somebody (religious) greets you with : Il est ressuscité (He is arisen) ! How do you react ? a) run away from them as fast as you can b) reply : Il est vraiment ressuscité (He truly is arisen) ! c) reply : Dieu merci (Thank God) ! d) reply : Amen ! The town of Bessières makes a giant omelette for the community )of about a thousand people) on easter Monday. It uses ……… eggs. a) 15 b) 150 c) 1500 d) 15000 In parts of the region of Lorraine, in Eastern France, children fill the silence left by the silenced church bells over the Easter period by … a) shaking wooden rattles b) letting off fireworks c) yodelling in the street d) clapping their hands Thank you for your purchase ! PLEASE leave feedback - I am always keen to find out how my materials have worked with your classes (and to make any improvements that might be necessary).

Language: Spanish Topic: Madrid Content: Multiple-choice quiz (42 questions) Answer provided? Yes Level: all learners of Spanish (quiz is mostly in English, with a healthy sprinkling of Spanish) Can be used: in class, as homework, for ‘covered’ classes Thanks for your interest ! PLEASE leave feedback - I really like to hear how my materials have gone down with your classes (and am always glad to receive suggestions for corrections / improvements). SAMPLE QUESTIONS Madrid’s locals are often referred to as Gatos or a) Dogs b) Cats c) Goats d) Alligators The city’s official emblem is a bear and a tree. What kind of tree? a) Oak b) Strawberry c) Orange d) Lemon Which of these is not an art museum in Madrid? a) The Prado b) The Reina Sofia c) The Thyssen-Bornemisza d) The Louvre Plaza Mayor is Madrid’s … a) Main square b) Biggest shopping-centre c) Largest park d) Municipal cemetery Madrid’s main train station is … a) Atocha b) Atishoo c) Osaka d) Sants A citizen of Madrid is known as a … a) Madrileño or Madrileña b) Dido or Drida c) Meringue d) Madman or Madwoman

Language : German Topic : Ostern in Deutschland (Easter in Germany) Level : for all learners of German Content : quiz with mostly multiple-choice questions (four options, answers provided), some match-up-German-and-English question Answers provided ? Yes 26 questions. The questions will hopefully lead to discussion in class and encourage learners to investigate the topic for themselves later. SAMPLE QUESTIONS Which of these expressions would you NOT use to wish someone a happy Easter ? a) Gesegnete Ostern! b) Ein frohes Osterfest! c) Frohe Ostern ! d) Frohe Weihnachten In Northern Germany Osterfeuer are popular at this time of year. These are … a) oyster fairs b) Easter fairies c) Easter fires d) pet rabbit parades On Good Friday, there is a general Tanzverbot in Germany. What is forbidden ? a) visiting tanning-salons b) dancing c) eating d) drinking (anything but water) An Osterlamm is a traditional … a) way to cook lamb b) (lamb-shaped) cake c) Easter prayer d) Easter greeting The Oberammergau Passion Play, which depicts the crucifixion and resurrection, takes place at Easter every … a) seven hundred years b) seventy years c) seven years d) every year Thank you for your purchase ! PLEASE leave feedback as I am always keen to hear how my lessons have gone down with classes (and to make improvements to the material).

Language : French Topic : Smoking (Le tabagisme) Type of Exercise : Reading Comprehension (match up who said what) / Translation into English Level : (Scotland) National 5 / Higher / Advanced Higher; (Rest of UK), GCSE / A Level Can be used : In class, as homework, for covered classes Answers provided ? Yes Exercise is designed to encourage discussion on the topic and entice learners to explore the topic further independently. Thank you for your purchase ! PLEASE leave feedback - I’m always keen to hear how my materials have worked with classes (and to make improvements/correctiuons as necessary).

Subject German Topic: Kaffee und Kuchen (Coffee and Cakes) / German Coffee Culture Content: quiz, 40 multiple-choice questions with four options each time Level: for all learners of German (Questions in English, with a healthy sprinkling of German) Answers provided: in separate document (included) For use: in class, as homework, for covered lessons Designed to be fun, promote discussion and encourage learners to explore the topic further independently. Can be broken up into smaller sections and used as starter activities. SAMPLE QUESTIONS : When you order something, there are several expressions you can use to say what you would like. Which of the following would you NOT begin your sentence with? a) Ich hätte gern … b) Ich möchte … c) Wie komme ich am besten … d) Ich nehme … You’ve just had Kaffee und Kuchen with a friend and told the waiter that you would would like to pay. They ask : Zusammen oder getrennt ? They want to know … a) if you enjoyed your Kaffee und Kuchen b) if you’re a couple c) if you have a loyalty card d) if you want to pay separately or together Your friend likes their coffee koffeinfrei. This means they … a) always do a runner without paying for their coffee b) drink decaf c) Only drink the best Brazilian blends d) Like their coffee extra-hot Ask for a Kännchen Kaffee and you’ll get … a) at best funny looks, at worst barred from the café for life b) a pot of coffee c) a free coffee d) a doggy-bag to take home any uneaten cake or undrunk coffee Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte usually gets translated into English as Black Forest Gateau but the Kirsch part refers to its signature ingredient, which is … a) cherry Brandy b) paprika c) water from the River Rhine d) water from the River Danube Ich hätte gerne in Stück Himbeertorte, bitte. You have just ordered … a) a slice of strawberry tart b) a slice of raspberry tart c) a slice of rhubarb tart d) a piece of apple tart Thank you for your purchase ! PLEASE leave feedback - I am always keen to find out how my materials have gone down with our classes (and to make improvements/corrections if necessary).

Language: German Topic: Berlin Summary of materials: a fun 50-question multiple-choice quiz, mostly in English with a healthy sprinkling of German, about Berlin. Level: Suitable for all learners of German Can be used: in class, as homework, in lessons not being covered by a subject specialist Answers provided: yes The quiz is designed to be fun and provoke discussion as well as encourage learners to investigate the topic for themselves later. SAMPLE QUESTIONS : Berlin is a Bundesland (federal state) which lies within another Bundesland. Which federal state totally surrounds Berlin ? a) Brandenburg b) Bavaria c) Schleswig-Holstein d) Baden-Württemberg The tallest building in Berlin (and all of Germany, in fact) is the Fernsehturm at 368 metres. It’s a … a) skyscraper b) TV tower c) lighthouse d) power-station Berlin has its own accent (Berlinerisch). The letter G is often … a) pronounced like a J in German (Y in English) b) silent c) elongated d) accompanied by a whistle How many vegan restaurants does Berlin have ? a) None. You’re in Germany. Have some pork. b) One c) A dozen d) 225 (the most in Europe) How many vegan restaurants does Berlin have ? a) None. You’re in Germany. Have some pork. b) One c) A dozen d) 225 (the most in Europe) Berlin Brandenburg Airport’s code is : a) BBA b) BER c) BLN d) BBR Thank you for your purchase ! PLEASE leave feedback : I’m always keen to hear how my materials have gone down with your classes.

Language: German Topic: Bavaria Summary of materials: a fun 30-question multiple-choice quiz, mostly in English with a healthy sprinkling of German, about Bavaria. It contains some questions about Munich but is not dominated by these Level: Suitable for all learners of German Can be used: in class, as homework, in lessons not being covered by a subject specialist Answers provided: yes Quiz is designed to be fun, generate discussion and encourage pupils to investigate the topic more afterwards on their own. SAMPLE QUESTIONS Albrecht Dürer is perhaps Bavaria’s most famous artist. He is known mainly for … a) his drawings, prints and paintings b) winning the German version of Love Island in 2021 c) his operas d) his photography Munich’s other football team is … a) fed up being compared with its neighbours b) TSV 1860 Munich c) Athletic Munich d) Munich United The typical Bavarian greeting is Grüß Gott. This means … a) May God Greet You b) May God strike down your enemies c) God bless Bavaria d) God bless you A typical (meaty) Bavarian meal is Schweinshaxe. This is … a) Crispy pork knuckle b) Not great for your cholesterol level c) Delicious d) Often served with sauerkraut and potato dumplings BMW has its headquarters in Munich. What does BMW stand for? a) Build My Wagon b) Bayerische Motoren Werke (Bavarian Motor Works) c) Bavaria Munich Wagons d) Bicycle Motor Works Thank you for your interest. PLEASE leave feedback : I’m always keen to hear how my materials have gone down with your classes.

Subject : German Language : mostly in English with a healthy sprinkling of German words and phrases Topic : Rauchen in Deutschland / Smoking in Germany Type of material : multiple-choice quiz – four options each time Answers provided? Yes For use : in class, as homework, for covered lessons. In class, the quiz could be used to introduce the topic of smoking in Germany or used as a revision exercise. Level : (Scotland) N5 / Higher / Advanced Higher; (rest of UK) GCSE / A-Level The quiz is designed to be fun and promote discussion / encourage pupils to explore the topic further independently. SAMPLE QUESTIONS The past participle of the German verb to smoke is … a. gerochen b. gerächt c. geraucht d. gesmokt Which of these would you not smoke ? a. Zigarette b. Zigarre c. Pfeife d. Kaugummi If someone says to you ‘Hast du Feuer ?’ … a. you’re on fire b. you’re fired c. they’re asking for a light d. they’re asking for a cigarette A Kettenraucher … a. smokes chains b. chain smokes c. chains him or herself up to beat the urge to smoke d. smokes a brand of cigarette called Kette Which of these warnings would you not find on a pack of cigarettes in Germany ? a. Rauchen ist tödlich b. Rauchen tut gut c. Rauchen kann tödlich sein d. Rauchen fügt Ihnen und den Menschen in Ihrer Umgebung erheblichen Schaden zu Thanks for your interest. PLEASE leave a review !

Language : German Topic : Rauchen (Smoking) Type of Exercise : Reading Comprehension (match up who said what) / Translation into English Level : (Scotland) National 5 / Higher / Advanced Higher; (Rest of UK), GCSE / A Level Can be used : in class, as homework, for covered classes Answers provided ? Yes Thank you for your interest. PLEASE leave feedback !

Subject : History (but can also be used with German-learners). Topic : Germany, 1918-33. Level : National 5 – Advanced Higher / GCSE – A-Level. Content : 30 questions, mostly multiple-choice with four options, dealing with the period immediately after the First World war until Hindenburg’s death in 1933. The post-war settlement, the challenges facing the new German Republic from Left and Right, the economic crisis of the mid-20s and Stresemann’s period as Chancellor/Foreign Minister, the economic crisis caused by the Wall Street Crash and the rise of the National Socialists is covered. Answers provided ? Yes. Can be used : in class, as homework or for covered lessons. Please note that although although National Socialism is covered, the leader of the party is not mentioned by name in the materials. There are questions about him but he is referred to but is not actually named as I think that he neither needs or deserves to be named. This is NOT a quiz about the Nazis but about the period between 1918 and 1933 in Germany. Thank you for your interest ! PLEASE leave a review - I’m always keen to get feedback as to how materials went down with classes and make adjustments where necessary / appropriate. Sample Que At the end of ‘WW1’, the German Kaiser (Emperor), Wilhelm the Second … A. apologised for starting the war B. abdicated C. refused to admit defeat D. became president of the new German republic Several treaties ended WW1 but the one dealing with Germany was … A. the Treaty of Versailles B. the Entente Cordiale C. the Magna Carta D. the Geneva Convention Which of the following statements best describes what happened to Germany’s armed forces after WW1? A. The army was limited to 100,000 soldiers, the navy restricted to 15,000 sailors (and no submarines), and Germany was forbidden to have an air force. B. Germany was allowed no armed forces whatsoever. C. The armed forces were allowed to rearm to their level just before the outbreak of WW1. D. No restrictions were imposed. 1923 was a ‘Year of Crisis’ in Germany, mainly due to the effects of hyperinflation. This hyperinflation was the consequence of … A. the German government printing more money to try to pay off the debt to the Allies B. fluctuations in the price of gold C. opponents of the new republic refusing to pay tax D. famine and drought in Northern Germany Which politician, combining the roles of Chancellor (Prime Minister) and Foreign Minister got inflation under control, improved relations with the Western Allies and the Soviet Union, and won a Nobel Peace Prize before dying suddenly in 1929? A. Konrad Adenauer B. Gustav Stresemann C. Rosa Luxemburg D. Karl Liebknecht The leader of the Nazi Party was invited to become Chancellor in November 1932 by the German President. Despite it being the largest party, it never won a majority in democratic elections. Its highest share of the vote (in November 1932) was … A. under 40% B. under 30 % C. under 20% D. under 10%

Language: French Topic: French Car Quiz (Driving in France) Level: all learners of French Can be used: in class, for homework or for covered lessons Forty multiple-choice questions - four options each time. Answers provided. Predominantly in English with a sprinkling of French words and expressions. Designed to be a fun activity that gives learners an insight into French culture and encourages them to investigate further independently (via an extension task). Questions cover not just cars but aspects of driving in France (in comparison with the UK). There are several questions about learning to drive in France, which hopefully will appeal particularly to Higher/Advanced Higher and A-Level candidates. PLEASE leave feedback ! I am always keen to find out how lessons have gone down and make improvements/corrects where necessary. Thanks for your interest. PS : there’s a similar GERMAN version of this quiz in my shop.

Language : German Topic : German Politics Level : all learners of German. Content : 30 multiple-choice questions about German politics in English, with a sprinkling of German vocabulary. Up-to-date on 26/02/26. Can be used : in class; for homework; for covered lessons. Answers provided ? Yes.

Language : German Topic : Perfect Tense Level : all learners of German who have already been introduced to the Perfect Tense. Exercises can be used for practice / consolidation with younger learners and for revision with older year-groups. Content : 6 tasks, including : gapfills; unjumbling mixed-up sentences; translation into English; translation into German. Skills : reading; writing; speaking. Can be used : in class; for homework; for covered lessons. Answers provided ? Yes. Thanks for your interest ! Please leave a comment to let me know how the materials went down with your classes. I am keen to make improvements to my resources.

This is a 25±page ‘booklet’ containing 12 possible questions with ‘useful vocabulary’ wordlists (glossaries) and a grammar reference section. It is designed to for use with S4 French classes preparing for their National Five French Assignment-Writing. The questions (with prompts) are ‘high-frequency’ topics that pupils often choose to write about. Full details below ! French National 5 Assignment – Writing 12 x questions Society: TV Relationships My Town Family and Friends Home Life Town and Country Doing Sport Hobbies and Interests Learning: My School School Subjects Foreign Languages Culture: Holidays ‘Useful vocabulary’ wordlists (glossaries) Grammar reference section Reminder (of how) to use the ‘grammar’ section of dictionary to check : whether verbs are regular or regular ; how to conjugate verbs in the ‘Big Five’ tense. List of ‘Dr & Mrs Van Der Tramp’ verbs. Reminder that adjectives need to agree and that some are placed before nouns.

French, National 5, Directed Writing, The Unpredictables, Bullet Points 5 & 6. Opens with brief notes on BPs 1-4, before focusing on the ‘unpredictable’ fifth and sixth bullet points. Model answers (in French) are provided to the fifth and sixth bullet points used in the French/German/Italian/Spanish questions from 2025/24/23/22/19/18/the specimen papers. Candidates can test themselves (and reinforce their command of the target language) by translating the (40+) model examples and check their translations for themselves with the provided answers. Candidates are encouraged to check out the SQA’s ‘Understanding Standards’ as well as look at examples of previous candidates’ attempts (and the scores they were awarded) and explore the N5 Course Reports for hints and tips as to what markers are looking for. Can be used in class or set as homework. I have not copied and pasted the actual bullet points from the SQA website (for copyright reasons) but candidates using the materials should quickly be able to work out which particular bullet points are being dealt with by toggling between the material and the SQA past papers (at least for 2022-25 inclusive and for the specimen papers, as 2018 and 2019 are no longer available). Thanks for your interest ! (Please leave feedback if there are any errors that I need to fix. I will aim to correct any issues asap.)

Language : French Topic : mes bonnes résolutions du Nouvel An (New Year’s Resolutions) Skill : reading and dictionary use Language covered : near future tense / free time vocabulary Level : lower-intermediate upwards Use : in class / for covered lessons / for homework Answers provided : yes Match up the French and English phrases that you would use after je vais to express what you are going to do differently in the coming year. There are 100 phrases ! Thank you for your interest ! Please leave feedback !

Language: French Topic: Famille (Family) Skill: (Reading and) Writing Type of Exercise: Parallel Writing (learners write a text based on another text, making changes accrording to prompts) Level: Lower-Intermediate (second year of learning) upwards Use : In class, as homework, for ‘covered’ lessons Jean-Paul describes his family in a written text. Pupils read the text and then rewrite it, making changes to it - using prompts - so that they end up with a similar text about a Carola and her family. The expected answer is provided (separately). In summary, it’s a parallel-writing task and could be used with lower-ntermediate / second-year French-learners upwards. Thanks for your interest ! PLEASE leave a review !

Language : German Topic : Directions (asking for and giving) Skills : speaking Type of Exercise : use visual prompts to ask for/give directions Level : lower-intermediate upwards For use : in class 71 slides. Slides 2-21 give visual prompts for directions (left, right, straightahead, turn round, second left, third right etc). Slides 22-71 give visual prompts - supported with ‘Entschuldigung - wie komme ich am besten … ?’ - to get learners asking where places in town are. Thanks for your interest ! All feedback appreciated !