I have nearly 30 years teaching experience in a variety of secondary schools. I am currently a senior examiner for GCSE French writing, and many of my resources concentrate on developing exam skills, while still providing engaging activities. They are designed to develop the key skills needed for the new exam format throughout KS3 and 4.
I have nearly 30 years teaching experience in a variety of secondary schools. I am currently a senior examiner for GCSE French writing, and many of my resources concentrate on developing exam skills, while still providing engaging activities. They are designed to develop the key skills needed for the new exam format throughout KS3 and 4.
A worksheet for GCSE students to enhance their translation skills on the topic of Self, family and friends… A variety of exercises, from individual sentences with a particular grammar focus, and passages for translation French-English and vice versa. Where appropriate there are hints and reminders. There is also an accompanying answer sheet, which may be useful for students to check their own work, especially if working remotely. There are similar worksheets for different GCSE topics. A value bundle is available.
A collection of 15 topic based worksheets focusing on translation skills for GCSE. A variety of exercise styles, ranging from matching up of key vocab, translating sentences and Higher level type translations, both from English to French and vice versa. Answer sheets are also included to facilitate with home learning. Where appropriate there are explanatory notes, hints and tips. The sheets are also available as single topic sheets.
A powerpoint talking through how to get really good marks on the Foundation Question 2, 40 word task, giving an examiner’s insights and pointers to help the range of foundation students. There is a hyperlink on the front cover to a Loom video animation of the powerpoint, which will also help students if they are working at home. There are examples of potential answers for the students to mark as you go through the powerpoint, with explanations as to how that mark has been awarded, and finally 4 questions for the students to tackle themselves. The powerpoint/video can be paused for students to make notes of any useful vocabulary and exam tips.
Also available in Spanish.
A powerpoint talking through how to get really good marks on the Foundation Question 3, translation task, giving an examiner’s insights and pointers to help the range of foundation students. There is a hyperlink on the front cover to a Loom video animation of the powerpoint, which will also help students if they are working at home. There are examples of potential answers for the students to mark as you go through the powerpoint, with explanations as to how that mark has been awarded, and finally questions for the students to tackle themselves. The powerpoint/video can be paused for students to make notes of any useful vocabulary and exam tips.
Also available in Spanish.
A colourful 33 page workbook designed to roughly follow studio 1 module 5 Partez! Contains a variety of exercises on the subject of holiday destinations, holiday activities, eating in a cafe, dream vacations etc., including vocabulary building, translation skills, grammar focus, reading comprehension, a 90 word writing task, picture questions and speaking exam questions. The tasks range from straightforward to challenging. The activities and texts are different from those in the textbook, although in the same vein, so it is useful as a supplementary resource. There are opportunities built in to the tasks to give student and teacher feedback. Ideal for home learning, homework tasks and for students who have limited IT access.
A colouful and easy to follow 31 page booklet designed to roughly follow Studio 3 Module 4, ‘Question de vacances’. Contains a variety of exercises on the subject of holidays, including vocabulary building, grammar, translation skills, reading comprehension, a 90/150 word writing task, picture questions and extension activities. A look at the contents page on the preview will give you an idea. The tasks range from straightforward to challenging. There are more than enough tasks to keep even the keenest students busy. There are opportunities built in to some of the main tasks to give student and teacher feedback. Ideal for home learning, and for students who have limited IT access, as paper copies could be made. Individual exercises could be given as homeworks. Covers material from both ‘Vert’ and ‘Rouge’ textbooks.
A complete unit of work. A colourful and easy to follow 29 page booklet designed to roughly follow and complement Viva 1 module 5 ‘Mi Ciudad’. This booklet is aimed at lower ability. The resources are based on, but are different from those in the textbook. Contains a variety of exercises on the subjects of places in a town, activities, things to do in your area, eating tapas, what you are going to do. Includes vocabulary building, key phrases, translations, straightforward reading comprehension, a simplified writing task, picture questions and wordsearches. There are exercises on telling the time, using the 24 hour format, but relatively simple. Also includes creating a menu page and project research tasks on the towns mentioned in the booklet. A look at the contents page on the preview will give you an idea. The tasks are straightforward. Ideal for home learning, or for reinforcement in school, as the tasks are largely based on the textbook but are significantly simplified. Individual exercises could be given as homeworks.
A Word and a PDF version are available. There is a version available for more able students.
A colourful 31 page workbook designed to roughly follow studio 1 module 2 Mon college. This booklet is designed for the majority of students. Contains a variety of exercises on the subject of school subjects, opinions, telling the time and timetables, school day, and eating at school. Includes vocabulary matching, translation, reading comprehension, etc. There are also assessment materials - reading, writing, picture questions and speaking questions. The tasks range from straightforward to more complex, with clear explanations and instructions in English, to enable students to work independently. The activities and texts are different from those in the textbook, although in the same vein. Ideal for groups and individual students. Also useful for home learning, homework tasks and for students who have limited IT access.
Also available is a lower ability version of this booklet for less able students.
A colourful 31 page workbook designed to roughly follow studio 1 module 1 C’est perso! This booklet is designed for lower ability students. Contains a variety of exercises on the subject of likes and dislikes, mon kit de survie, personality, appearance, pop groups etc., including vocabulary matching, translation, reading comprehension, wordsearch and puzzles and a research project. There are also simplfied assessment materials - reading, writing, picture questions and speaking questions. The tasks are straightforward, with clear explanations and instructions in English. The activities and texts are different from those in the textbook, although in the same vein. Ideal for lower ability groups and individual students. The tasks are designed so that a non specialist learning suppport staff would be able to effectively help students. Also useful for home learning, homework tasks and for students who have limited IT access.
Also available is a ‘standard’ version of this booklet for more able students. There are both word and pdf versions included.
A collection of 26 pictures to describe, covering a variety of topics, similar to AQA assessments, with 2 follow on questions per picture. A great reusable resource when laminated, perfect for mock exam use.
Common verbs in different tenses, in first and third persons. Ideal for describing picture questions, in the speaking and writing exam etc. If focusing on one tense, then the relevant part may be copied and pasted.
A booklet designed to give KS3 students practice in the skills now required for GCSE, or for use with Foundation GCSE students. Accompanies Studio 1 Module 4, but with the addition of future tense activities. Can be used as a workbook or projected on screen. Places in a town, directions, where we go, inviting out, what you can do. Includes sentence translation, written assessment style activites, questions for speaking test and a picture card question.
A series of 29 vocab tests with answers, covering common verbs in different tenses, opinions and key phrases that will be useful for GCSE exam preparation. Ideal as vocab learning homework/ lesson starters/plenaries.
A collection of 25 vocab tests with answers, focusing on key verbs in different tenses, time expressions, question words and more. The Excel spreadsheet provides an overview and can be printed off for students to revise from. Either use it systematically or dip in at random for spot checking revision. Each Powerpoint slide has a block which covers the answers, so you can chose to test English to French or French to English.
A booklet based on Studio 1 module 5, aimed at developing accuracy and translation skills lower down the school. Can be used independently of the textbook. Contains short translations which vary in complexity, based on each double page in the textbook, with writing tasks, a picture to describe and speaking test questions. There are spaces to self assess progress and to re-draft work. Can be used in booklet format to monitor progress in one place, projected on board as classroom activities, or as homework tasks.
GCSE French Translation and writing skills booklet. A 39 page booklet with translation exercises and writing tasks, covering home, region, what there is to do, environment. Contains checklists for student feedback on each written task and space to redraft work taking on board these areas for improvement. Also contains possible questions for the speaking exam. Can be given to students as a workbook or dipped into for translation exercises/writing tasks.
A worksheet aimed to develop student’s translation skills. A series of short exercises and exam style translations, focusing on relevant vocabulary and grammar. It also comes with an answer sheet so that the students can use it for home learning. This is being offered free as I neglected to include it in my translation skills bundle.
A foundation level role-play practice card. The card displays both the candidate’s and the teacher’s role. The top text box can be flipped to make a tent- fold card suitable for pairwork in class. The card contains a hyperlink to a LOOM video where I talk through the task, explaining what is expected in each bullet point, giving sample answers. I then run through the task giving the teacher’s role, leaving pauses for students to say their own answers out loud. I believe it facilitates speaking work/exam practice with remote learning in place. This is offered as a free sample - if you like it there is a full collection of 9 roleplays available.
A collection of exam style questions including all 4 question types for foundation, covering many topics and grammatical structures. If students are working on screen then they can click the comment boxes to reveal hints on translations, exam hints etc. There are also reminders of how questions are marked. Suitable to set particular tasks for home learning - you could copy and paste questions relevant to the topic students are studying/revising.
