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German basics - sets of bingo cards for listening and reading recognition of numbers up to 20
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German basics - sets of bingo cards for listening and reading recognition of numbers up to 20

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4 sets of bingo cards, each with a listening or reading focus. As well as the standard format, using figures, there are 2 versions using the written words, for that all-important reinforcement of reading recognition. Differentiated versions are included, which provide pupils with figures to support their reading. A blank bingo grid is also provided, for practising numbers of your choice.
Mix-and-Match French Irregular Verb Cards
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Mix-and-Match French Irregular Verb Cards

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aller – avoir – être – devoir – faire – mettre – prendre – pouvoir – venir – vouloir: 10 present tense irregular French verbs in grids in French and English for use in matching activities, as a speaking or writing stimulus or for revision. The grids can be cut into individual cards or kept whole to practise a single verb or several at a time. 2 sets of cards are provided, 1 colour-coded set, presenting each verb in a different colour to give visual reinforcement, and 1 without colour-coding, to offer more challenge. Supports translation, speaking and writing.
KS2-3 French - Tu aimes....? Adaptable Activities with Differentiation
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KS2-3 French - Tu aimes....? Adaptable Activities with Differentiation

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A set of resources for KS2-3 French which can be used in a variety of topics to practise, reinforce and apply the opinions phrases j'aime/je n'aime pas/j'adore/je déteste. They can be used for speaking. listening, reading and writing activities and support progression in language production. They come with suggestions for use and some examples of how they would work with food, leisure and school topics. The pack includes differentiated resources and ideas for further differentiation and extension. Time-saving resources which can be used over and over again.
KS2-3 French - differentiated où habites-tu pair work sheets (gender focus)
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KS2-3 French - differentiated où habites-tu pair work sheets (gender focus)

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Pair work sheets to practise où habites-tu? with French-speaking countries, requiring some understanding of gender. 2 levels of differentiation with further opportunities for self-differentiation and self-assessment, including of the grammar focus. 24 different sheets included, 12 for each level of differentiation. Suitable for KS2 - lower KS3.
French pronouns - prompt cards and support cards for speaking activity
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French pronouns - prompt cards and support cards for speaking activity

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3 sets of prompt cards and support cards to encourage the selection, use and recognition of a range of French pronouns. The prompt cards can be used to practise the conjugation of any verbs with singular, plural or mixed pronouns. The support cards demonstrate the pronouns used in simple sentences in common topic areas but can easily be adapted for use in any context and to encourage more complex sentences. Notes for use included.
French verbs lesson - introduce infinitives with dos and don'ts - powerpoint/worksheet/lesson notes
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French verbs lesson - introduce infinitives with dos and don'ts - powerpoint/worksheet/lesson notes

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A complete lesson (or 2) to introduce learners of French to the concept of infinitives, an essential step in the mastery of verbs. Using the context of classroom dos and don'ts, the 15 slide powerpoint presentation carefully structures the work and guides students through. Detailed notes for the teacher and materials for students are also provided. This resource can be used as a one-off or as part of a topic on school. It can be used with any students in the early stages of learning French grammar, particularly KS2/KS3/FIFTH GRADE/SIXTH GRADE/SEVENTH GRADE.
Mix-and-Match Irregular French Verbs Resource Bundle
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Mix-and-Match Irregular French Verbs Resource Bundle

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Mix-and-match resources to reinforce 10 irregular French verbs. Focus on a single verb or mix-and-match. French-English and pronoun-verb practice. Bingo cards, dominoes and matching cards with differentiation for a wide variety of activities.
Mix-and-Match Irregular French verb dominoes: pronoun-verb
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Mix-and-Match Irregular French verb dominoes: pronoun-verb

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aller – avoir – être – devoir – faire – mettre – prendre – pouvoir – venir – vouloir: 10 present tense irregular French verbs on dominoes, each verb presented in a different colour to give visual reinforcement. Focus on a single verb or mix-and-match. Students required to match pronoun and verb. Supports writing and speaking.
French basics: Introduction to using the 3rd person
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French basics: Introduction to using the 3rd person

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2 worksheets guiding pupils through the use of the 3rd person to report back. Includes a speaking task, detective pair work and a written task. The theme used here is pets but it would work equally well in many other contexts.
Mix-and-Match Irregular French verb Bingo cards
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Mix-and-Match Irregular French verb Bingo cards

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aller – avoir – être – devoir – faire – mettre – prendre – pouvoir – venir – vouloir: 10 present tense irregular French verbs on bingo cards, each verb presented in a different colour to give visual reinforcement. Focus on a single verb or mix-and-match. Call verbs in French for recognition or in English for comprehension. 6 different bingo cards are provided for each verb.
German Basics: Unit of introductory lessons with detailed planning
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German Basics: Unit of introductory lessons with detailed planning

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A series of lessons to introduce German to pupils, comprising detailed lesson planning to accompany 5 powerpoint presentations and a range of supporting materials. Step by step exploitation of the resources is fully explained, providing complete support for the non-specialist. Speaking, listening, reading and writing skills are developed as pupils work towards participating in mini-conversations. Progression is obvious, both within each lesson and over the unit. The focus is on maximising opportunities to fully absorb and consolidate the language, developing confidence and independence as well as laying a sound foundation for future language-learning. Ideal for older KS2 pupils or Year 7. N.B. This is a fully revised and enhanced version of an earlier TDav resource.
Building Better Sentences – French adverb flashcards and mini-word cards
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Building Better Sentences – French adverb flashcards and mini-word cards

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Encourage students to create better quality sentences in every topic area with this set of 24 adverbs. The adverbs are presented in colour-coded pairs of opposites, as an aid to memorisation and recall. They can be used both to enhance sentences in context and to illustrate or introduce a point of grammar. Select one or more for students to use in a sentence as a starter or plenary or to provide extra challenge at any point. Have fun while consolidating basic sentence structures through the random selection of an adverb to add and demonstrate with an action or facial expression. The sheets of adverbs could be cut up for matching pairs of opposites or for matching to the English. Colour-coded and plain versions of the English sheets are provided for differentiation. The mini-word cards could also be laminated as a permanent stimulus resource for spoken and written work. Other 'Building better sentences' resources are also available.
C'est combien Lesson Planning - KS2 French unit of work on numbers and prices
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C'est combien Lesson Planning - KS2 French unit of work on numbers and prices

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Planning for a French unit of work which uses numbers 1-20 and multiples of 10 to 60 in prices, together with a small number of age-relevant nouns. The unit develops a number of aspects of the KS2 Programme of study and takes pupils from word to sentence level. The planning suggests the sequence for a series of lessons and details resources which could be used at each stage. It is written with the non-specialist primary teacher in mind, and the resources include detailed notes for use. The resources are available separately on TES and provide clear links to the Programme of study and KS2 Assessment criteria to enable progress to be monitored.
Personal information speaking/writing activity
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Personal information speaking/writing activity

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Resources to encourage simple conversations about personal information.: - speaking grids (2 provided) can be used in pairs/groups with dice to prompt questions and/or answers. Can also be used to prompt written sentences. - support cards (2 provided) can be used to help pupils form the spoken or written questions and answers until they are confident enough to work without - French place names can be cut up and used for listening or speaking activities All resources provided as Word documents to adapt to your own needs.
Building Better Sentences – French qualifier flashcards and support sheets.
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Building Better Sentences – French qualifier flashcards and support sheets.

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Encourage pupils and students of all ages to create better quality sentences in every topic area with this set of flashcards and support sheets presenting 8 commonly used French qualifiers. Each word is presented differently, to provide a visual aid to memorisation and recall. Use one or more of the flashcards to introduce or consolidate the words, to stimulate longer sentences in whole class speaking activities, alongside other word cards to model sentence building, or for display. The word sheets present the qualifiers in 2 groups, so you can select which ones you want to print, and provide a stimulus for spoken and written work. Other 'Building better sentences' resources are available.
Resources for exploiting the Christmas carol 'Entre le boeuf ...'
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Resources for exploiting the Christmas carol 'Entre le boeuf ...'

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The lyrics of and possible images to support the traditional French carol 'Entre le boeuf...' Materials can be used independently or in conjunction with the unit of work (available for purchase), exploiting the carol. Many audio versions of this carol are available on line and as it offers simple lyrics , repetition and a memorable tune, it is ideal for children to learn and perform.