PowerPoint with link to online activities for learning vocabulary and pronunciation.

PowerPoint with link to online activities for learning vocabulary and pronunciation.

PowerPoint linking to online activities for vocabulary and pronunciation practice.

This group of resources is ideal for staff training and for older / more able classes. There are 5 folders in all: 3 containing presentations and supplementary materials, and 2 containing worksheets. Each of the presentation folders contains a PowerPoint show with animated slides, a PDF alternative which is great for classroom posters, and a set of presentation handouts. The vocabulary of verbs is introduced in the first presentation (infinitive, finite/non-finite, conjugation, inflection etc), and the two simple tenses (present simple and past simple) are covered. The second presentation is about the auxiliary verbs to be and to have, and how they are used with participles to form compound tenses (present and past progressive, and present and past perfect). The third presentation is about the uses of the auxiliary to do. (negatives of simple tenses, question formation, contradiction and emphasis.) The worksheets are at two different levels (3 versions of each). They are both about verb identification. The task is to write out the verb and give its tense. The easy set are all lines from well known nursery rhymes, with the verb in either the present simple or the past simple. The second set is much more difficult, and contains a mix of tenses, and includes compound verbs where the two elements are separated by adverbs or negatives. The answer sheet gives brief explanations in cases where there is potential difficulty.

A ten slide presentation shows the rules for the pronunciation of final consonants in French. It covers silent endings - single consonants silent endings - consonant clusters (e.g. est) C,R,F,L (the CaReFuL) consonants Liaisons before vowels There are two follow-up multiple choice worksheets, where pupils have to identify the odd one out of a group of four words. Answers are provided. I have also included sound files which could be useful for non-specialist teachers or for pupils working independently.

This is a follow-on test from this free resource on [French pronunciation.]https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/french-pronunciation-numbers-1-20-avoir-and-tre-12439204) It consists of a sound file and a worksheet testing students’ ability to discern numbers when they appear before vowels or consonants. An answer sheet is provided.

5 crosswords testing conjugation of avoir and être in the present tense. Pronouns form part of the answers. There are several ways this resource could be used: set one in class and a different one for homework for revision for tests to ensure there is no collaboration as a check prior to teaching perfect tense Answer sheets are included.

This is a resource for beginners in French to facilitate the learning of vocabulary. It consists of five puzzle activities and one translation sheet.

The presentation contains karaoke-style scrolling text with sound , plus two slides showing how ‘avoir’ is used to talk about age and about animals. These slides have optional sound to assist with pronunciation of the text.). The song is good for learning as a two or four part round (see teacher notes). A copy of the printed music is included, indicating entry point of each group of singers. There are two fill-the-gap worksheets for follow up written work - one on age and the other on animals. The task in each is to complete a sentence by supplying the correct form of ‘avoir’.

A great classroom game for 8 players or teams. There are 6 single jeopardy topics (clothes, food, regular -er verbs, Easter, numbers, common words) and six grammar-based double jeopardy topics. The final jeopardy question has a betting component where contestants can win or lose as much as they like. There is an optional timer at the bottom of the question slides, and upbeat music that could really get on the your nerves (turn the volume down!). You probably need to allow about half an hour to get through to the end. Instructions and optional settings are included, as is a link to the Excel template which you could use to make your own version of the game. Make sure you enable macros on your computer, or none of it will work! Do leave feedback, as it’s really helpful in preparing future games!

The second set of French worksheets for beginners or near-beginners. 5 topic folders each containing 12 worksheets: 3 each of crosswords, multiple choice, word searches and matching activities. A word list for home study is included in each folder. Answer sheets supplied.

This consists of two timed tests (PowerPoint) on French regular -er verbs. There are 32 questions in each set. In the first, pupils are given a subject pronoun and have to supply the correct form of the verb. In the second set, the verb appears in a sentence. Pupils are given 10 seconds to write the missing verb on their answer sheet. The teacher controls how many times the test is viewed, removing test sheets after 1 viewing by the most able pupils and giving extra time to pupils who need it. The same slides are presented in card format so that they can be laminated and used for independent or group work. They make an excellent re-usable resource for a language corner. Pupil sheets and answer sheets are supplied. There is also a set of motivational reward stickers (5 in the pack) . More difficult -er verbs with spelling changes are available in a separate pack (sets 3 & 4).

This consists of two timed tests (PowerPoint) on French regular -er verbs with spelling changes to keep soft consonant sounds (eg mangeons, commençons). There are 32 questions in each set. In the first, pupils are given a subject pronoun and have to supply the correct form of the verb. In the second set, the verb appears in a sentence. Pupils are given 10 seconds to write the missing verb on their answer sheet. The teacher controls how many times the test is viewed, removing test sheets after 1 viewing by the most able pupils and giving extra time to pupils who need it. The same slides are presented in card format so that they can be laminated and used for independent or group work. They make an excellent re-usable resource for a language corner. Pupil sheets and answer sheets are supplied. There is also a set of motivational reward stickers (5 in the pack) . Less difficult -er verbs without spelling changes are available in a separate pack (sets 1 & 2).

For KS2 or KS3. An upbeat melody to a song with several verses incorporating key vocabulary for buying fruit and d veg at the market. Several files are included: the music score, lyrics, mp3 file, two pages of colour picture cards for games or speaking activities, and a questionnaire grid for whole class speaking activity.

A French action song with lots of repetition. For teaching names of animals and verbs describing their actions. Great for younger classes, but I've also used this with Y6 who loved letting their hair down!.

Upper KS2 or older pupils will enjoy this song covering a range of holiday vocabulary: packing bags, going to the swimming pool, restaurant and café. MP3 file and sheet music with lyrics included.

For KS2 and KS3. Score, lyrics and MP3 file, plus a sentence scaffolding sheet where pupils make sentences for ordering food of various flavours using à la, au etc.

For KS2 and KS3. French shopping language - buying fruit and vegetables at the market. A cumulative song that works a bit like the game 'I went to the market and bought ...", which would make a good supplementary activity for a lesson.