Preparation for the follow-on questions in the Pearson GCSE speaking exam (foundation tier). It looks at various question formats as seen in the 2026 exam series and provides vocabulary and guidance on how to answer them. Lots of practice questions included. I was an examiner for the exam board this year (2026) and have created something that I feel would be useful for candidates.

Guidance on how to complete the role-play part of the GCSE exam, based on the Pearson Edexcel 2026 series. Includes 7 role-play tasks to practise with a ‘teacher’s script’ for partners to use in class.

Pearson Edexcel 2026 series. This booklet is designed to help pupils expand their answers in the conversation part of the speaking exam. There are over 30 practice questions, each with an example response, a table to help pupils add detail to their answers, and a box to write the English translation in. On the final pages there are 48 additional questions pupils may use in class to practice with one another.

This booklet provides guidance on the picture task in the Edexcel GCSE speaking exam. Key vocabulary is provided with 32 En-Fr translations to complete. The booklet includes 12 pictures to describe.

Here are some resources to accompany the very entertaining film, 'Petit Nicolas&'. A fun way to end the term!

A booklet of suggested questions for Task 1 of the oral exam. Includes approx. 10-15 questions per sub-theme.

PP to accompany Studio 1 p98-99, using 'je voudrais&' to describe what we would like to do. Lots of speaking and mini-plenaries with a written task to finish. Thank you for the &';text' plenary, Mike Gershon!

This booklet contains 12 pages of useful phrases learners can use in their writing and speaking exams. The German and English is provided. The phrases are organised by Theme and sub-topic.

A booklet of 14 pages containing useful phrases learners could use in their writing and speaking exams. Phrases are organised by theme and sub-topic.

Lesson looking at opinions plus the infinitive. Accompanies Studio 1 Module 3.

Arguments for and against immigration. Could be used as a stimulus for conversation or for revision.

Arguments for and against marriage. Could be used as a stimulus for conversation or for revision.

A two-year GCSE SoW which includes a grammar ‘hit-list’ of structures to be covered each topic.

Two mini whiteboard activities, essential skills to include in the writing, followed with a 90 word question on free time. Timer of 20 minutes is included to reflect exam time contraints. A model answer is also provided.

A 14 page booklet containing useful phrases to support learners with their writing or speaking. Phrases are organised by sub-topic.

A guide to peer assessment and providing meaningful written feedback. Includes MFL marking codes and peer assessment grids for writing and for the role play part of the exam.

Two booklets (F&H) containing guidance and vocabulary for the speaking exam, as well as approximately 25 general conversation questions to prepare and practise (not rote learn) prior to the exam.

This 16-page booklet offers students support with the photo card part of the speaking exam. Students learn how to describe the photo and tackle questions in each tense. They are shown how to identify tense questions through verb forms, time indicators and key phrases. Model answers are provided and there are activities for students to write their own. The example questions are taken from the 2018 and '19 foundation series (I have avoided using the unseen questions). Students will have a clear idea of what to expect in the exam with this resource.

Lesson based around an article I found online. Includes a concise version of the article.

Activity to help learners describe a photo. Includes comprehensive vocabulary handout.