This worksheet is based on the article below and is designed to build students’ speaking skills for the topic of Cantantes y Músicos in preparation for the Tarjeta element of the speaking exam. Students will work through a series of scaffolded exercises aimed to build their understanding of the article and their ability to manipulate key vocabulary related to the Influencia de los Idolos module of the AQA textbook. This resource combines exam skill building with an opportunity for students to build their knowledge of modern Spanish speaking musicians and artists. https://www.nic.lat/los-artistas-latinos-mas-escuchados-en-spotify/

This worksheet is based on the article below and is designed to build students’ speaking skills for the topic of Modelos (Influencia de los ídolos) in preparation for the Tarjeta element of the speaking exam. Students will work through a series of scaffolded exercises aimed to build their understanding of the article and their ability to manipulate key vocabulary related to the Influencia de los Idolos module of the AQA textbook. This resource combines exam skill building with an opportunity for students to build their knowledge of modern Spanish speaking musicians and artists. https://okdiario.com/curiosidades/influencers-mas-cotizadas-espana-6355905

This worksheet is based on the article below and is designed to build students’ ability to tackle the Summary questions in the Spanish Reading, Listening and Writing A Level examination. The resource is based on the topic of Actitudes Hacia el Matrimonio y el Divorcio looking at the Los Matrimonios Homosexuales (1.2A) section of the AQA textbook. Students will work through a series of scaffolded exercises aimed to build their understanding of the article and their ability to manipulate key vocabulary related to the Los Valores Tradicionales y Modernos Module 1, as well as the Igualdad de los Sexos Module 3. This up to date resource combines exam skill building with an opportunity for students to build their knowledge of attitudes towards marriage in the wider Spanish speaking world. Answers to all questions are included at the end of the worksheet. https://www.teletica.com/internacional/casarme-es-mi-derecho-poblacion-lgtbi-quiere-no-ser-invisible-en-venezuela_284502

This listening comprehension activity is based on an article about young people and sport, and how social media has influenced the way that they engage in fitness activities. Appropriate for A Level students following Edexcel, AQA and WJEC, this resource includes a listening file for the activity, as well as a worksheet with comprehensions, a transcript and mark scheme. https://theconversation.com/sport-comment-les-reseaux-sociaux-transforment-les-pratiques-des-jeunes-207440

This worksheet is based on the article below and is designed to build students’ ability to tackle the Summary questions in the Spanish Reading, Listening and Writing A Level examination. The resource is based on the topic of El Ciberespacio, looking at the La Influencia de Internet (2.1A) section of the AQA textbook. Students will work through a series of scaffolded exercises aimed to build their understanding of the article and their ability to manipulate key vocabulary related to the Ciberespacio Module 1. This up to date resource combines exam skill building with an opportunity for students to build their knowledge of internet use in a different Spanish speaking country. Answers to all questions are included as a separate document. https://www.milenio.com/politica/comunidad/cdmx-proponen-capacitar-adultos-mayores-tramites-internet

This worksheet is based on the article below and is designed to build students’ ability to tackle the Summary questions in the Reading, Listening and Writing A Level examination. The resource is based on the topic of Manifestations, Grèves looking at the Pouvoir des Syndicats (5.1) section of the AQA textbook. Students will work through a series of scaffolded exercises aimed to build their understanding of the article and their ability to manipulate key vocabulary related to the Manifestations Module 5. This up to date resource combines exam skill building with an opportunity for students to build their knowledge of union culture in French society. Answers to all questions are included at the end of the worksheet. https://www.journaldunet.fr/management/guide-du-management/1201171-les-syndicats-quel-est-leur-role-en-france/

This worksheet is based on the article below and is designed to build students’ ability to tackle the Summary questions in the Reading, Listening and Writing A Level examination. The resource is based on the topic of La Cyber-Société, looking at the Qui sont les cybernautes? (2.3) section of the AQA textbook. Students will work through a series of scaffolded exercises aimed to build their understanding of the article and their ability to manipulate key vocabulary related to the Qui sont les cybernautes Module 2. The article focuses specifically on Les Réseaux Sociaux and the introduction of a new version of Instagram aimed specifically at children under 13. This up to date resource combines exam skill building with an opportunity for students to build their knowledge of internet usage in French society. An answer sheet with suggested responses to all questions is inculded as a separate document. https://www.rtbf.be/info/medias/detail_instagram-kids-les-reseaux-sociaux-en-operation-seduction-aupres-de-nos-enfants-faut-il-s-en-inquieter?id=10750865

This worksheet is based on the article below and is designed to build students’ ability to tackle the Summary questions in the Reading, Listening and Writing A Level examination. The resource is based on the topic of La Musique Francophone looking at the rise in popularity of French rap in recent years. Students will work through a series of scaffolded exercises aimed to build their understanding of the article and their ability to manipulate key vocabulary related to the La Musique Francophone Module 5 of the AQA textbook. This said, this article and the exercises in the worksheet are also relevant to other exam boards like Edexcel, WJEC and Cambridge. This up to date resource combines exam skill building with an opportunity for students to build their knowledge of musical tastes in French society. https://www.justfocus.fr/more/le-saviez-vous/pourquoi-et-comment-le-rap-est-devenu-la-musique-la-plus-ecoutee-en-france.html

This worksheet is based on the article below and is designed to build students’ speaking skills for the topic of Las Redes Sociales in preparation for the Tarjeta element of the speaking exam. The article focuses on the rise of TikTok as the most downloaded Social Media App since the Covid 19 pandemic. Students will work through a series of scaffolded exercises aimed to build their understanding of the article and their ability to manipulate key vocabulary related to the Redes Sociales (Section 2.3A, 2.3B) part of the Ciberespacio Module 2 of the AQA textbook. This resource combines exam skill building with an opportunity for students to build their knowledge of the most used social networks in Spain. A separate document with suggested answers is included. https://www.rtve.es/noticias/20210428/tik-tok-red-social-mas-descargada-mundo-pandemia/2087919.shtml

This worksheet is based on the article below and is designed to build students’ ability to tackle the Summary questions in the Reading, Listening and Writing A Level examination. The resource is based on the topic of Le Cinéma looking at young people in France and their cinema habits. Students will work through a series of scaffolded exercises aimed to build their understanding of the article and their ability to manipulate key vocabulary related to the Cinéma Module 6 of the AQA textbook. This said, this article and the exercises in the worksheet are also relevant to other exam boards like Edexcel, WJEC and Cambridge. There is also a full answer key on the final page. https://www.lefigaro.fr/cinema/le-cinema-n-a-plus-du-tout-la-cote-chez-les-moins-de-25-ans-20210419

This worksheet is based on the article linked below and is designed to build students’ reading and translation skills for the topic of La Famille en Voie de Changement - La Vie de Couple et le Mariage, focussing on the whether or not getting married is necessary for couples in modern day France. Students will work through a series of scaffolded exercises aimed to build their understanding of the article and their ability to manipulate key vocabulary related to the La Famille Module 1 of the AQA AS Level textbook. This said, this article and the exercises in the worksheet are also relevant to other exam boards like Edexcel and Cambridge. This resource combines exam skill building with an opportunity for students to build their knowledge of current, key debates on this topic in France. There is also a full answer key on the final page. https://www.franceinter.fr/amour/voici-2-raisons-pour-lesquelles-vous-ne-souhaitez-pas-forcement-vous-marier

This worksheet is based on the article below and is designed to build students’ speaking skills for the topic of Manifestations, Grèves in preparation for the Photo Card element of the speaking exam. Students will work through a series of scaffolded exercises aimed to build their understanding of the article and their ability to manipulate key vocabulary related to the Manifestations Module 5 of the AQA textbook. This up to date resource combines exam skill building with an opportunity for students to build their knowledge of transport strikes in modern French society. https://www.ladepeche.fr/2021/01/18/tgv-la-sncf-bientot-plus-en-mesure-danticiper-les-greves-9318702.php

This worksheet is based on the article below and is designed to build students’ reading and translation skills for the topic of Las Redes Sociales - Beneficios y Peligros in the Ciberespacio Module of the AQA Spanish A Level textbook. The worksheet focuses on the introduction of a new version of Instagram for younger children and its potential impact on young people. Students will work through a series of scaffolded exercises aimed to build their understanding of the article and their ability to manipulate key vocabulary related to the Ciberespacio Module 2 of the AQA textbook. This resource combines exam skill building with an opportunity for students to build their knowledge of debates surrounding modern technology. It can be used either as a revision tool or as part of the course delivery. There is also a full answer key uploaded as a separate document. https://hipertextual.com/2021/04/instagram-para-ninos-redes-sociales-toxicas

This worksheet is based on the article below and is designed to build students’ speaking skills for the topic of Cybernautes (La Cyber-Société) in preparation for the Photo Card element of the speaking exam. Students will work through a series of scaffolded exercises aimed to build their understanding of the article and their ability to manipulate key vocabulary related to the Cyber-Société Module 2 of the AQA textbook. This up to date resource is based on ‘L’enseignement à distance’ during the Covid 19 pandemic and its potential effect on university education. It combines exam skill building with an opportunity for students to build their knowledge of how technology is currently used in modern French education. https://theconversation.com/comment-la-pandemie-pourrait-changer-lenseignement-universitaire-157011

This worksheet is based on the article below and is designed to give students an opportunity to carry out their own research on a topic that often appears as part of Le Bénévolat modules - Le Service Civique. Links to the Service Civique website are embedded in the worksheet along with instructions for each task. Students will first work through a summary task that will allow them to familiarise themselves with the website and the topic and get them thinking about key vocabulary related to the Bénévolat Module 3 of the AQA AS Level textbook. This said, this article and the exercises in the worksheet are also relevant to other exam boards like Edexcel and Cambridge. This resource combines exam skill building with an opportunity for students to build their knowledge of this current interesting pathway for young people in France. There is also an answer key to the summary task on the final page. https://www.service-civique.gouv.fr/

This worksheet is based on the article below and is designed to build students’ listening comprehension skills for the topic of Le Patrimoine et la Culture Gastronomique and is based on a nice video about how to make the infamous Tartiflette. Students will work through a warm up activity that will help them tune into the specific vocabulary used in the video, followed by a set of comprehension questions that will help to build their understanding of the video and their ability to manipulate key vocabulary related to the Le Patrimoine Module 4 of the AQA AS Level textbook. This said, this article and the exercises in the worksheet are also relevant to other exam boards like Edexcel and Cambridge. This resource combines exam skill building with an opportunity for students to learn about a classic French dish that they could even have a go at making themselves! There is also a full answer key on the final page. https://www.francetvinfo.fr/culture/cuisine-et-gastronomie/la-tartiflette-le-plat-star-de-nos-hivers_4271179.html

This worksheet is based on the article below and is designed to build students’ reading and translation skills for the topic of Manifestations, Grèves, focussing on the rise of the Gilets Jaunes and their impact on French society. Students will work through a series of scaffolded exercises aimed to build their understanding of the article and their ability to manipulate key vocabulary related to the Manifestations Module 5 of the AQA textbook. This resource combines exam skill building with an opportunity for students to build their knowledge of a modern protest movement in France. There is also a full answer key on the final page. https://www.francetvinfo.fr/economie/transports/gilets-jaunes/la-crise-des-gilets-jaunes-expliquee-aux-enfants_3093879.html

This worksheet is based on the article below and is designed to build students’ speaking skills for the topic of Manifestations, Grèves in preparation for the Photo Card element of the speaking exam. Students will work through a series of scaffolded exercises aimed to build their understanding of the article and their ability to manipulate key vocabulary related to the Manifestations Module 5 of the AQA textbook. This up to date resource combines exam skill building with an opportunity for students to build their knowledge of protests and the laws surrounding demonstrations in modern French society. https://www.francetvinfo.fr/faits-divers/police/securite-globale-amnesty-international-denonce-des-arrestations-arbitraires-lors-d-une-manifestation-a-paris_4287663.html