Two-page French activity worksheet for Black History Month, presenting and drilling vocabulary and phrases useful to discussion of the topic in French, and introducing the related events in the French calendar (la Journée nationale des mémoires de la traite, de l’esclavage et de leurs abolitions, and le Mois des cultures d’Afrique). There is a short introductory reading passage with a glossary of key words, as well as a comprehension quiz and two vocabulary-driven activities; all texts aim to activate general reading and context / gist skills beyond the listed vocab. The level is appropriate for KS4 pre-GCSE groups (Years 9-11, ages 14-16), but would also be useful for proficient KS3 groups covering society-based topics in class. Great as homework or as a cover lesson worksheet. An answer key is included, so the worksheet can be used by non-subject specialist educators as well.

This three-page English language activity worksheet explores the origins and traditions of Chinese New Year, including how it is celebrated by communities in the UK. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the festival itself, as well as wider themes of celebration. The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A third page includes vocabulary exercises to consolidate new words. The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts. In terms of language topic link-ups, the vocabulary in the worksheet feeds well into Food and Drink, Friends and Family and Special Occasions. A page with answers to all the questions is supplied at the end of the worksheet.

This four-page English (EFL) activity worksheet explores the origins and traditions of Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day, in the UK. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the day itself, as well as wider themes of celebration. The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each (including, of course, instructions on how to make a pancake!). A third page includes vocabulary exercises to consolidate new words, with a true/false quiz on the fourth page (with some humorous red herrings!). The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts. Link-up topics include Celebrations and Festivals, and Food and Drink. A page with answers to all the questions is supplied at the end of the worksheet.

This two-page (UK) English activity worksheet on Martin Luther King aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about both the man and his legacy, as well as and wider issues of social engagement. The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions for each. The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale, and is designed to support gist-reading skills. A third page including suggested model answers is supplied.

One of a series of intermediate-level booklets designed to expand students’ vocabulary and sentence structures, and get them thinking and speaking about a range of topics in French. They have links to wider citizenship and global / current affairs issues, so make for good cross-subject connections if you want to involve non-language teaching colleagues. This worksheet / topic booklet focuses on the relationship between humans and other primates, and the importance of conservation. It’s suitable for a good Year 10/11 GCSE group or a first year A-level group. It forms a short unit of project-based work that we would spend 2-3 weeks working through with classes, leading up to a short spoken presentation to assess understanding at the end. Sections include: Vocabulary (with sample sentences for each entry) Useful questions in French for conversational practice A reading comprehension to show the vocabulary in context A dialogue featuring two young people discussing the project themes A range of practice exercises, including gapfill and translation There is a “for the teachers” section at the end of the document, including answers to all the activities, so it’s suitable to be used by non-French specialist teachers too, or as cover work.

One of a series of intermediate-level booklets designed to expand students’ vocabulary and sentence structures, and get them thinking and speaking about a range of topics in Spanish. They have links to wider citizenship and global / current affairs issues, so make for good cross-subject connections if you want to involve non-language teaching colleagues. This worksheet / topic booklet focuses on the relationship between humans and other primates, and the importance of conservation. It’s suitable for a good Year 10/11 GCSE group or a first year A-level group. It forms a short unit of project-based work that we would spend 2-3 weeks working through with classes, leading up to a short spoken presentation to assess understanding at the end. Sections include: Vocabulary (with sample sentences for each entry) Useful questions in Spanish for conversational practice A reading comprehension to show the vocabulary in context A dialogue featuring two young people discussing the project’s themes A range of practice exercises, including gapfill and translation There is a “for the teachers” section at the end of the document, including answers to all the activities, so it’s suitable to be used by non-Spanish specialist teachers too, or as cover work.

A gapfill exercise that encourages students of Spanish to engage with new vocabulary in a familiar context, and learn new words and phrases for the discussion of ecological topics in the language. Completely in the target language including instructions. Used as part of our wider conservation project block in Spanish, of which the larger booklet “Primates and Humans” is also a part.

A gapfill exercise that encourages students of French to engage with new vocabulary in a familiar context, and learn new words and phrases for the discussion of ecological topics in the language. Completely in the target language including instructions. Used as part of our wider conservation project block in French, of which the larger booklet “Primates and Humans” is also a part.