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 powerpoint talking through how to get really good marks on the Foundation Question 1 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 picture 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 French.
A collection of 9 foundation level role-play practice cards, covering a variety of topics. The cards display 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 cards contain 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.
A worksheet for GCSE students to enhance their translation skills on the topic of The home. 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.
Higher level role-play practice cards. The cards display 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 cards 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. It facilitates speaking work/exam practice with remote learning in place. There is a foundation free sample available if you would like to try first.
A collection of 9 foundation level role-play practice cards, covering a variety of topics. The cards display 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 cards contain 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.
A collection of 9 higher level role-play practice cards. The cards display 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 cards contain 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. There is a free sample available in my shop.
A powerpoint talking through how to get really good marks on the Foundation Question 3, translation 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 French.
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 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 French.
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 French.
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 complete unit of work. A colourful and easy to follow 26 page booklet designed to roughly follow and complement Studio 1 Module 5, ‘Moi dans le monde’. The resources are based on, but are different from those in the textbook. Contains a variety of exercises on the subject of places in a town, telling the time, what you do, the verb ‘ir’, tapas, future tense. Includes vocabulary building, grammar, translation skills, reading comprehension, assessment resources including a 90 word writing task, picture questions, conversation 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. A Word and a PDF version are included.
A colourful 34 page workbook designed to roughly follow studio 1 module 5 Partez! This booklet is designed for lower ability students. Contains a variety of exercises on the subject of holiday destinations, holiday activities, eating in a cafe, dream vacations etc., including vocabulary matching, translation, reading comprehension, wordsearches 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.
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 colourful 32 page, easy to follow workbook designed to roughly follow and complement Studio 1 module 4 Ma zone!. Contains a variety of exercises on the subject of where you live, places in town, directions, what there is to do 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. Reading the contents page in the preview will give you an idea. Ideal for home learning, homework tasks and for students who have limited IT access.
A collection of 26 pictures and questions, similar to those in the GCSE speaking assessment. These cover a range of different topics, requiring the student to describe the picture and then answer supplementary questions. A great re-usable resource when laminated and used for ‘mock’ exams. Also available in Higher level and Spanish.
A collection of 26 pictures for practising this element of the Speaking exam. A collection of images with follow on questions. The pictures are the same as the Foundation level version, but the follow on questions are more complex. A great reusable resource when laminated, perfect for mock exam
Contains 2 Sets of picure card questions (26 per set, foundation and higher) with follow on questions, and a set of 30 role plays to provide plenty of practice in this skill, on various topics and themes.
A GCSE resource, a 39 page booklet designed to give students lots of practice in translation skills and writing tasks, with detailed feedback forms on each task, and opportunities to redraft work. There are also topic questions for the speaking exam. Can be used as a booklet for the students, or as individual translation exercises, homework tasks etc.
A GCSE resource, which can be used as a booklet for students or dipped into for translations/writing skills practice. Designed to complement Studio GCSE Module 6, it provides extensive translation and written task practice, and suggested questions for the speaking element. After each written task there is a tick box feedback form, saving teachers time. There is also space to act on this feedback and to re-draft written tasks.
