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My name is Christopher Palmer and I am a languages practitioner. I am now in my sixteenth year of teacher and I have a wealth of experience of liaising with the standard EdExcel GCSE French, Cambridge International GCSE French, EdExcel A-Level French, beginner's Mandarin courses and I am starting to become acquainted with IB French. I have published a vast array of resources which span Key Stage 2-5.

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My name is Christopher Palmer and I am a languages practitioner. I am now in my sixteenth year of teacher and I have a wealth of experience of liaising with the standard EdExcel GCSE French, Cambridge International GCSE French, EdExcel A-Level French, beginner's Mandarin courses and I am starting to become acquainted with IB French. I have published a vast array of resources which span Key Stage 2-5.
French: Part 3 - Possessive adjectives (son, sa, ses) and extended family members
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French: Part 3 - Possessive adjectives (son, sa, ses) and extended family members

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This a sequel from Part 2: Possessive adjectives (ton, ta, tes) and this powerpoint presents possessive adjectives for ‘son’, ‘sa’ and ‘ses’ in the context of extended family members related by marriage to the biological parents. It is a good introduction for Key Stage 2-3 learners as there are follow up activities which follow, which also revises previously learnt possessive adjectived for ‘je’ and ‘tu’. Happy teaching and learning!
French: Negatives: Ne .... plus
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French: Negatives: Ne .... plus

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This resource explicitly looks at the negation ‘ne … plus’. First of all, get the students to revise over previously learnt negatives such as ‘ne … pas’, ‘ne … rien’ and ‘ne … jamais’. Show the next few examples of the use of ‘ne … plus’. Do the quiz with the students. They read the sentences and then judge the meaning of the sentences by selecting the correct answer. On slide 30, get the students to complete a differentiated level of their choice. This resource is geared towards learners of IGCSE French and it is very useful revision for learners of A-Level French. Happy teaching and learning!
French: Tricolore 1 (5th edition) - Unit 4 end of unit test paper
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French: Tricolore 1 (5th edition) - Unit 4 end of unit test paper

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This is the fourth installment of the test papers series which I have devised following my teaching from Tricolore 1 text book which I use to teach my year 7 students. The content of the test is as follows: Pets and animals Colours and gender agreement Adjectives describing pets Differences between the use of ‘tu’ or ‘vous’ This pack contains the following: One listening test paper One reading, grammar and writing test paper The audio file for the listening test A copy of the listening transcript The mark scheme This resource is designed for students of Key Stage 3 (primarily year 7 students) (First form in Northern Ireland) or learners of post-Key Stage 3 age who are learning French for the first time. Pleas note that this resource is linked to the 5th Edition of the Tricolore 1 textbook and not the former ones. Happy teaching and learning!
French for Adults: Beginners: Part 15: Reflexive verbs in the present tense, daily routine
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French for Adults: Beginners: Part 15: Reflexive verbs in the present tense, daily routine

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Preparation time: 30 minutes - 1 hour (introducing new vocabulary and also the transcript and sound files for the listening activity) Lesson length: 2 hours - 2.5 hours Here is the 15th resource for introducing French to adults at beginner’s level! I have compiled this resource using an adult approach who are learning French for the very first time. This activity focuses on the 24-hour clock system, the reflexive verbs in the present tense and vocabulary regarding daily routine. This resource also incorporates all the four keys skills such as reading, listening, speaking and writing. Accompanied with this resource is the worksheet, the vocabulary sheet on the 24-hour clock system and common reflexive verbs, the transcript and the sound files for the listening assignment. Happy teaching and learning!
French: Tricolore 1 (5th edition) - Unit 1 end of unit test paper
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French: Tricolore 1 (5th edition) - Unit 1 end of unit test paper

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This is the first installment of the test papers series which I have devised following my teaching from Tricolore 1 text book which I use to teach my year 7 students. The content of the test is as follows: Numbers 1-20 General greetings The use of the definite article ‘le’, ‘la’, ‘les’ and ‘l’’ This pack contains the following: One listening test paper One reading, grammar and writing test paper The audio file for the listening test A copy of the listening transcript The mark scheme This resource is designed for students of Key Stage 3 (primarily year 7 students) (First form in Northern Ireland) or learners of post-Key Stage 3 age who are learning French for the first time. Pleas note that this resource is linked to the 5th Edition of the Tricolore 1 textbook and not the former ones. Happy teaching and learning!
French: General lesson on the pluperfect tense
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French: General lesson on the pluperfect tense

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This resource explores the functions of the pluperfect and its formation. This resources is geared towards learners of IGCSE level and it is useful for revision at A-Level. There are step-by-step activities which greatly facilitate one’s learning of this concept. Happy teaching and learning!
French: General lesson on the conditional
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French: General lesson on the conditional

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This lesson is designed to give a fundamental idea of how the conditional tense is formed and its use. This lesson is specifically geared towards students studying the IGCSE French programme, but it can also be used for the standard GCSE programme and good revision for AS/A2 French. I tend to use the IGCSE French grammar workbook which is what I am referring to on slide 7, but feel free to make up your own exercises or get them from a different grammar workbook. This resource is free. Happy teaching and learning!
The passive - Higher level
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The passive - Higher level

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Worksheet based on the passive which is really useful for either IGCSE, A-Level or IB level. Students study the pronouns and the verbs and then write sentences using the passive in the past and the future. They need to pay close attention to agreement as necessary.
French: Stage 9: The perfect subjunctive
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French: Stage 9: The perfect subjunctive

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Drill practice using the perfect subjunctive in French for those who find the formation difficult. This is the final stage as tenses beyond this level are incredibly rare. This stage is the toughest level, however this activity primarily focuses on the perfect tense in subjunctive format in all possible formation of regular and irregular verbs, which also include number and gender. This activity also revises Stage 8: The present subjunctive, Stage 7: The past conditional, Stage 6: The conditional, Stage 5: The future, Stage 4: The pluperfect tense, Stage 3: The imperfect tense, Stage 2: The perfect tense, Stage 1: The present tense. This activity is carried out in eight stages: Stage 1: Common basic irregular verbs: Aller, Faire, Avoir, Etre, Boire, Ouvrir, Prendre, Croire Stage 2: Regular -er verbs: Parler, Manger, Regarder, Partager, Entrer, Porter, Essayer, Envoyer Stage 3: Regular -ir verbs: Finir, Ralentir, Choisir, Grandir, Fournir, Batir Stage 4: Regular -re verbs: Vendre, Rendre, Attendre, Perdre, Repondre, Descendre, Entendre, Tendre Stage 5: Irregular -re verbs: Dire, Lire, Mettre, Ecrire, Suivre, Craindre, Comprendre, Inclure Stage 6: Irregular -ir verbs: Voir, Vouloir, Pouvoir, Savoir, Devoir Recevoir Stage 7: More irregular -ir verbs and intransitive verbs (verbs that take 'etre'): Tenir, Venir, Partir, Sortir, Revenir, Mourir Stage 8: Impersonal verbs and sample reflexive verbs: Pleuvoir, Falloir, Valoir, S'agir, Se reposer, S'attendre, Se souvenir It is difficult at times to remember the conjugation of the tenses which is why I have designed these activities as means of becoming deeply acquainted with the conjugation. Repetition is the key! There are two tests available which are titled as 'Partie 9-9: Test au subjonctif au passe' and 'Partie 9-9a: Test au niveau superieur'. Upon successfully passing these tests, your level of mastering the tenses in French would closely demonstrate characteristics of A2 level/Pre-University level.
Key Stage 3 French: Studio 1 Rouge Course
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Key Stage 3 French: Studio 1 Rouge Course

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If you are using the Studio 1 Rouge textbook to teach at year 7 level, at a cost of £30, look no further because you will not ever have to plan anything for the whole year as I have designed so many resources, including differentiated worksheets and colourful powerpoints which facilitates the content covered in the book. This pack also includes exam revision and differentiated listening activities. This pack contains the following units: Module 1 - C’est perso Pages 8-9 - Module 1-1 - Mon autoportrait Pages 10-11 - Module 1-2 - Mon kit de survie Pages 12-13 - Module 1-3 - Comment je me vois Pages 14-15 - Module 1-4 - Et les autres? Pages 16-17 - Module 1-5 - Il est hypercool Module 2 - Mon collège Pages 28-29 - Module 2-1 - Mes matières Pages 30-31 - Module 2-2 - C’est génial Pages 32-33 - Module 2-3 - J’ai cours Pages 34-35 - Module 2-4 - Au collège en France Pages 36-37 - Module 2-5 - Miam-miam! Module 3 - Mes passetemps Pages 50-51 - Module 3-1 - Mon ordi et mon portable Pages 52-53 - Module 3-2 - Tu essportif/sportive? Pages 54-55 - Module 3-3 - Qu’est-ce que tu fais? Pages 56-57 - Module 3-4 - J’aime faire ça Pages 58-59 - Module 3-5 - Ils sont actifs Module 4 - Ma zone Pages 70-71 - Module 4-1 - Là où j’habite Pages 72-73 - Module 4-2 - Perdu dans le parc d’attraction Pages 74-75 - Module 4-3 - Le weekend Pages 76-77 - Module 4-4 - Coucou! Pages 78-79 - Module 4-5 - Qu’est-ce qu’on peut faire à …? Module 5 - 3 … 2 … 1 … Partez! Pages 90-91 - Module 5-1 - Les vacances, mode d’emploi Pages 92-93 - Module 5-2 - Je me prépare Pages 94-95 - Module 5-3 - Au Café de la Plage Pages 96-97 - Module 5-4 - Je vais aller en colo Pages 98-99 - Module 5-5 - Mes rêves Module 6 - Studio découverte Pages 110-111 - Module 6-1 - Animaux Enjoy all the resources!! Happy teaching and learning!!
French: Telling the time: Part 3: On the hour to half past the hour
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French: Telling the time: Part 3: On the hour to half past the hour

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Welcome to the third installment of the topic of telling the time in French. This installent focuses on the hour to half past the hour and it is an extensive way of telling the time in French. Present the times in French to the class using the powerpoint and you could also use a clock in the classroom in order to model the time if you have one. There is a dice game where the children can practise their speaking and a subsequent differentiated quiz. The pack contains the following: Part 3: Powerpoint Bingo sheet Part 3: Level 1 (easier) differentiated workbook focusing on reading, writing and listening and also a wordsearch. In the wordsearch, the children look for the times written in French. The words are provided. Part 3: Level 2 (more advanced) differentiated workbook focusing on reading, writing and listening and also a wordsearch. In the wordsearch, the children look for the times written in French. The words are not provided, however the times in the grid are written in digital format which are the times that the children must look for. A recorded audio in order to complete the listening task The transcript of the recording Subsequent installments containing more advanced time will be available shortly. Do keep an eye out for these. Happy teaching and learning!
French: Demonstrative pronouns
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French: Demonstrative pronouns

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This presentation focuses on demonstrative pronouns in French which is covered at IGCSE and A-level French. It explicitly highlights the main demonstrative pronouns in question followed by subsequent activities with differentiated levels. Happy teaching and learning!
Savoir or connaitre?
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Savoir or connaitre?

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It can be overwhelmingly difficult, especially for young students, to distinguish the difference between 'savoir' and 'connaitre'. This pack will greatly facilitate students' learning and comprehension of the different terminology, whether it is for Key Stage 3 French, revision during GCSE, IGCSE or A-Level French or teaching adults its concept for the very first time. Fun and games is the key!! This pack contains the following: Presentation of savoir Presentation of connaitre Follow up quiz The presentations of both verbs are in the present tense only, however other tenses for 'savoir' are available in my shop. Happy teaching and learning and good luck!!
French: Superlatives
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French: Superlatives

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Here is a powerpoint which explicitly explains the use of superlatives and its formation. This powerpoint also contains many interactive activities with progressive levels. This activity is designed for learners from Key Stage 3 French onwards. Happy teaching and learning!
French: Tu or vous?
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French: Tu or vous?

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This resource explicitly outlines a very broad cultural element such as the great distinctions as to when to use the 'tu' or the 'vous' form. Students complete the quiz reassuring them of any unfamiliar vocabulary and then they read the cartoon strip followed by another quiz on the story and there are follow up activities on it. This resource is geared towards learners of Key Stage 2/3 level. Happy teaching and learning!
Primary French: Members of the family
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Primary French: Members of the family

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Here is a presentation for learning members of the family. It is also good for consolidating possessive words and also gender which is why all the words have been highlighted in either blue or pink. This is suitable for teaching Key Stage 2 French as there is a story with true/false questions which consolidates what the children have learnt. Enjoy!
French:  Stage 4:  The pluperfect tense
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French: Stage 4: The pluperfect tense

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Drill practice using the pluperfect tense in French for those who find tense formation difficult. This stage will greatly focus on the use of auxiliary verbs in the imperfect tense form, distinguish whether to use 'avoir' or 'etre' as the auxiliary verb and verb agreements according to gender and number. This stage also revises Stage 3: The imperfect tense, Stage 2: The perfect tense and Stage 1: The present tense. This activity is carried in eight stages: Stage 1: Common basic irregular verbs: Aller, Faire, Avoir, Etre, Boire, Ouvrir, Prendre, Croire Stage 2: Regular -er verbs: Parler, Manger, Regarder, Partager, Entrer, Porter, Essayer, Arriver Stage 3: Regular -ir verbs: Finir, Ralentir, Choisir, Grandir, Fournir, Batir Stage 4: Regular -re verbs: Vendre, Rendre, Attendre, Perdre, Repondre, Descendre, Entendre, Tendre Stage 5: Irregular -re verbs: Dire, Lire, Mettre, Ecrire, Suivre, Craindre, Connaitre, Inclure Stage 6: Irregular -ir verbs: Voir, Vouloir, Pouvoir, Savoir, Devoir Recevoir Stage 7: More irregular -ir verbs and intransitive verbs (verbs that take 'etre'): Tenir, Venir, Partir, Sortir, Revenir, Mourir Stage 8: Impersonal verbs and sample reflexive verbs: Pleuvoir, Falloir, Valoir, S'agir, Se reposer, S'attendre, Se souvenir It is difficult at times to remember the conjugation of the tenses which is why I have designed these activities as means of becoming deeply acquainted with the conjugation. Repetition is the key! There are two tests available for the perfect tense which are titled as 'Partie 4-9: Test au plus-que-parfait' and 'Partie 4-9a: Test au niveau superieur'. I would recommend taking these tests before commencing 'Partie 5: Le temps au futur'
French: Indefinite adjectives and pronouns (higher level)
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French: Indefinite adjectives and pronouns (higher level)

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Here is a free worksheet regarding the use of indefinite adjectives and pronouns when studying IGCSE French and A-Level French. Separate the sentences in this puzzle and identify the indefinite adjectives and pronouns used in the sentences. Try and then make up your own sentences used the indefinite adjectives and pronouns found in the puzzle. This puzzle is geared towards students of a stronger ability.