Engaging, contemporary and language-rich resources for challenging your language learners to greater proficiency. Building MFL reading skills and general knowledge with fun, vocabulary-driven worksheets that are ideal for topic-based class project work, cover worksheets or homework.
Engaging, contemporary and language-rich resources for challenging your language learners to greater proficiency. Building MFL reading skills and general knowledge with fun, vocabulary-driven worksheets that are ideal for topic-based class project work, cover worksheets or homework.
Two-page French activity worksheet on social networks and internet (Les réseaux sociaux). Aimed at around A1-A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for challenging proficient Key Stage 3 groups, for example). Presents twelve vocabulary items and associated activities:
Descriptions quiz
Gapfill
Reconstitute the sentences (x2)
The focus is on general reading skills; students are challenged to understand gist and words in context. Tenses are chiefly the present and perfect.
Great as topic prep / revision, homework or cover work; an answer page is included, so the worksheet can be used with non-specialist teachers as well.
Two-page French activity worksheet on the popular French singer Matt Pokora. The worksheet presents twelve vocabulary items and associated activities related to his career and bio. Activities are designed to activate general reading and context / gist skills beyond the new vocab.
Great as homework or as a cover lesson worksheet. An answer key is included, so the worksheet can be used by non-subject specialist educators as well.
Two-page French activity worksheet on video games and gaming tech. Aimed at around A1-A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for challenging proficient Key Stage 3 groups). Presents fourteen vocabulary items associated with television production and broadcast, along with the following activities, which recycle the vocabulary in context:
Descriptions quiz
Gapfill
Reconstitute the sentences (x2)
The focus is on general reading skills; students are challenged to understand gist and words in context. Tenses are chiefly the present and perfect.
Great as topic prep / revision, homework or cover work; an answer page is included, so the worksheet can be used with non-specialist teachers as well.
Two-page French activity worksheet on television. Aimed at around A1-A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for challenging proficient Key Stage 3 groups, for example). Presents twelve vocabulary items associated with television production and broadcast, along with the following activities, which recycle the vocabulary in context:
Descriptions quiz
Gapfill
Reconstitute the sentences (x2)
The focus is on general reading skills; students are challenged to understand gist and words in context. Tenses are chiefly the present and perfect.
Great as topic prep / revision, homework or cover work; an answer page is included, so the worksheet can be used with non-specialist teachers as well.
Two-page activity worksheet on Marie Antoinette, in French, from a series on French culture and history topics. Aimed at around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal to challenge proficient Key Stage 3 or 4 groups).
Presents fourteen vocabulary items, a ‘potted history’, and associated activities that focus on key facts and events from Marie Antoinette’s biography and the French Revolution. The goal is to support general reading skills; students are challenged to understand words in context and gist.
Intended as a short class project unit, it also works well as a homework or cover worksheet; a full answer key is included.
Two-page French activity worksheet on Neurodiversity. The worksheet presents fourteen vocabulary items and associated activities outlining key concepts around difference, positivity and respect, using language aimed at A1/A2 of the CEFR scale (so great for proficient Key Stage 3/4 groups). Exercises are designed to activate general reading and context / gist skills beyond the new vocab.
Ideal as a class-based project, or as homework or cover lesson material. An answer key is included, so the worksheet can be used by non-subject specialist educators as well.
Two-page Spanish activity worksheet on the popular Spanish singer Rosalía. The worksheet presents twelve vocabulary items and associated activities related to her career and works, along with a short passage for reading practice, and associated activities. The activities are designed to activate general reading and context / gist skills beyond the listed vocab.
Great as homework or as a cover lesson worksheet. An answer key is included, so the worksheet can be used by non-subject specialist educators as well.
Two-page Spanish activity worksheet on the popular Spanish singer David Bisbal. The worksheet presents twelve vocabulary items and associated activities related to his career and works, along with a short passage for reading practice, and associated activities. The level is aimed at a proficient pre-GCSE group (Year 8/9/10). The activities are designed to activate general reading and context / gist skills beyond the listed vocab.
Great as homework or as a cover lesson worksheet. An answer key is included, so the worksheet can be used by non-subject specialist educators as well.
World Braille Day is held each 4th of January, and in honour of its inventor, Louis Braille, this worksheet is designed to support awareness raising in French lessons.
Four short French texts are presented on the life and works of Louis Braille, along with vocabulary support and reading comprehension questions for each one.
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), with the narrative purely in the historic present tense, as well as plenty of cognates designed to encouraging gist-reading longer texts.
A third page including suggested model answers is supplied.
Trigger warning : brief injury detail in the first text describing Louis Braille’s childhood accident
This two-page Spanish activity worksheet on Martin Luther King aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about both the man and his legacy, as well as and wider issues of social engagement. The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each.
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), with plenty of cognates designed to encouraging gist-reading longer texts.
A third page including suggested model answers is supplied.
This three-page German activity worksheet presents a potted history of Robert Burns, and explores Burns Night traditions in Scotland. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to discuss elements of Scottish culture, and more widely, themes of celebration and national holidays.
The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A third page features a typical Burns Night itinerary, with further comprehension questions.
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), and is designed to gently encourage gist-reading longer texts.
In terms of language topic link-ups, the vocabulary in the worksheet feeds well into Food and Drink, Friends and Family and Special Occasions.
A fourth page including suggested model answers is supplied.
Trigger warning: mention of alcohol (the traditional dram of whisky).
This set of three-page language activity worksheets in French, German, Italian, Spanish and English explores the origins and traditions of Chinese New Year, including how it is celebrated by communities in the respective target language countries. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the festival itself, as well as wider themes of celebration.
The worksheet layout comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A third page includes vocabulary exercises to consolidate new words.
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts.
In terms of language topic link-ups, the vocabulary in the worksheet feeds well into Food and Drink, Friends and Family and Special Occasions.
A page with answers to all the questions is supplied at the end of each worksheet.
Explore the spooky, the macabre and the downright terrifying stories that the German-speaking world has to offer this Halloween! This two-page reading comprehension worksheet presents four spine-chilling stories from gothic lore spanning Germany, Austria and Switzerland, along with comprehension questions for each and vocabulary support. It offers a truly authentic Germanic take on Halloween, introducing the der Basilisk von Wien, der Alptraum von Freiburg, die weiße Frau von Berlin and die Hexe von Zug in all their chilling glory.
The worksheet level is ideal for pushing proficient students at around A2-B1 on the CEFR scale (so pre-GCSE, able Year 8/9), encouraging gist-reading and reading for fun.
A third page including suggested model answers is supplied.
Just don’t attempt it in the dark!
Trigger warning: themes of violence and horror that may not be suitable for younger or sensitive students.
Explore some of the unique and typical Christmas traditions of Italy with this two-page reading comprehension worksheet!
Three short reading passages are presented on La Befana, Il Presepe and Il Panettone, along with comprehension questions and vocabulary support for each. There is also a short definitions quiz at the end of the worksheet.
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for able Year 8/9 and pre-GCSE), encouraging gist-reading and reading for fun.
A third page including suggested model answers is supplied.
This two-page reading comprehension worksheet presents three short reading passages in French on New Year’s traditions, along with comprehension questions and vocabulary support for each text. There is also a short definitions quiz at the end of the worksheet.
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for Year 8/9 and pre-GCSE), using plenty of cognates and designed to encouraging gist-reading.
A third page including suggested model answers is supplied.
Explore some of the unique and typical Christmas traditions of target language countries with this set of two-page reading comprehension worksheets!
Three short reading passages are presented on various aspects of Christmas, along with comprehension questions and vocabulary support for each. There is also a short definitions quiz at the end of the worksheet.
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for able Year 8/9 and pre-GCSE), encouraging gist-reading and reading for fun.
A third page including suggested model answers is supplied with each worksheet.
Trigger warning - mild themes of peril (der Krampus / le Père Fouettard) and gambling reference (la lotería de Navidad) in some worksheets.
This two-page reading comprehension worksheet presents three short reading passages in French on Diwali, along with comprehension questions and vocabulary support for each. Topics covered include cover the meaning and rituals of Diwali, as well as the significance and celebration of the festival in France. There is also a short definitions quiz at the end of the worksheet.
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for Year 8/9 and pre-GCSE), using plenty of cognates and designed to encouraging gist-reading.
A third page including suggested model answers is supplied.
This two-page reading comprehension worksheet presents three short reading passages in German on Diwali, along with comprehension questions and vocabulary support for each. Topics covered include cover the meaning and rituals of Diwali, as well as the significance and celebration of the festival in the German-speaking countries. There is also a short definitions quiz at the end of the worksheet.
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for Year 8/9 and pre-GCSE), designed to encouraging gist-reading.
A third page including suggested model answers is supplied.
This two-page reading comprehension worksheet presents three short reading passages in Spanish on Diwali, along with comprehension questions and vocabulary support for each. Topics covered include cover the meaning and rituals of Diwali, as well as the significance and celebration of the festival in the Spanish-speaking world. There is also a short definitions quiz at the end of the worksheet.
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for Year 8/9 and pre-GCSE), using plenty of cognates and designed to encouraging gist-reading.
A third page including suggested model answers is supplied.
This four-page French activity worksheet explores the origins and traditions of Saint David’s Day, the celebration of the patron saint of Wales. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the day itself, national emblems of Wales, as well as wider themes of celebration.
The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each (the fourth discusses Celtic connections with Brittany, linking the celebration to the target language country). A third page includes vocabulary exercises to consolidate new words, with a true/false quiz on the fourth page (with some humorous red herrings!).
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), with plenty of cognates designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts.
A page with answers to all the questions is supplied at the end of the worksheet.
