This is a starter activity, following work on tenses and time phrases. Pupils point forwards, etc. to show they know the tense/time phrase shown. In later examples, the clues are highlighted ('dernier', the accent on the last 'e', etc.). Instructions are in the PowerPoint.

Use this PowerPoint to explain the pure logic of higher German numbers - with animation!

Use this template to create a plenary pairwork resource. Fill the gaps in as you wish, pupils roll the dice and translate or carry out the specified activity. Could also be used as a starter activity.

This can be used for any language. The example in the PowerPoint is in English, so it can be easily adapted to your needs. Pupils work in pairs to produce a paragraph on any given topic. They take it in turns to roll the dice. The phrase corresponding to their number is the one they have to use. When they’ve completed it, they could then learn it. Good practice for learning to learn! They must also check that the phrase makes sense. If it doesn’t (incorrect tense, etc.), they must roll again. Another idea is for pupils to translate their finished paragraph.

This is designed to be a lesson for early learners, introducing the idea of speaking spontaneously in French. It starts with the sounds of French (e.g. 'oi', 'é'). There's then a Kim's Game with French words that pupils have to work out the pronunciation of, using the sound-spelling rules. Next is a Connect 4-style game, using more words that pupils have to work out how to pronounce. Then the PowerPoint goes through some spontaneous phrases to be used in lessons, ending with a dictionary task - "Qu-est-ce que c'est?"

Pupils work in pairs to play the game. It is designed to encourage spoken skills. They throw the dice and work their way around the board, asking each other questions.

Use this activity as a plenary after introducing and practising the weather in German. Instructions are on the second page.

Use this PowerPoint to introduce the vocabulary required to talk about where you live, including rooms in the house and the area in which you live.

This PowerPoint recaps on different types of house and different areas in which you can live.

A team game to practise both the present and perfect tenses. Instructions are in the notes of the PowerPoint.

Use this to teach students different time expressions for past, present and future in French. Students need to be able to use and recognise time expressions/phrases to improve their skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Introduce the paradigms of the vital French verbs, 'avoir' and 'être' using this PowerPoint. The presentation also includes 'avoir' expressions (e.g. 'j'ai chaud').

An introduction to the weather in German. Instructions are in the PowerPoint.

A card sort activity, where pupils match the famous francophone comic strip characters to the descriptions.

Introduce family members in French. This PowerPoint both tests pupils' logic and teaches them the vocabulary for family members in French.

With culture becoming an increasingly important part of the curriculum, use this PowerPoint to discuss the main differences between France and the UK.

Whilst teaching pupils personality words in French, teach them about French adjectival agreement.

Following the popularity of Blockbusters resources, here is the template I use in my lessons. Add the first letters of words in a phrase, images or words to the ‘Add text, initials or picture here’ on the yellow hexagons. In teams (red and blue), pupils aim to make a continuous line of their colour horizontally. This can be as long or as short as they want, as long as it’s continuous. The other team will aim to block them. When they have chosen a yellow hexagon and have answered correctly, click on that hexagon (on your computer). Then click on the relevant team colour to make it change to either blue or red. Instructions are in the notes section of the PowerPoint.

This can be used with any language. Pupils play in two teams. When you click on the O or the X, the square will change to either O or X. Instructions are within the PowerPoint.

This template allows you to use your own clues and Catchphrase-style picture, etc. underneath the clues. Instructions are in the notes section in the PowerPoint.