An attractive powerpoint introducing basic technology phrases followed by whole class games and Conti style activities such as Tangled Translation, Ping Pong Translation, Verbal Volley Match up, Translate with first letter of each word, etc. A good motivator for all ability levels. Worked very well for my classes. Thanks Pixabay for the images.

An attractive powerpoint with a link to 12 different songs sung in different languages across the world from Spanish to Japanese. Ideal for European Day of languages or fun lessons/clubs in MFL.

A complete lesson on Spanish cities. There is a powerpoint which describes 5 main Spanish Cities (Barcelona, Madrid, Santander, Seville and Valencia) with reading activities and entertaining video links. There are also puzzles attached on each city followed by a research project which could be completed individually or in groups.

An attractive powerpoint with notes on the director’s techniques in Ocho Apellidos Vascos and a quiz at the end. It is based on facts from the Hodder Education Modern Languages Study Guide. It could be used in conjuction with this book or as a stand alone resource.

An attractive powerpoint which takes pupils through what is required for the National 5 Assignment in child-friendly language. It explains the process in detail and gives links to the relevant parts of the SQA website which show marking criteria, the answer booklet, examples of previous assignments with feedback on grades, etc. It could also be a helpful reminder to teachers about where everything is or a more manageable guide for new teachers who haven’t taught the assignment before.

An animated powerpoint that introduces countries and nationalities with lots of repetition, match up exercises, a listening activity and a grammar exercise. It’s fairly old school style but I have been using it for years and it never fails to engage youngers students. It would take up 2-3 lessons.

This is a colourful powerpoint containing a humorous, fictional, family story in English based on the theme of Day of the Dead with comprehension questions at the end, a word list explaining terms in English and Spanish, followed by a fun quiz on the main concepts of Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos). It is quite an easy lesson for younger or low ability learners. However, more able learners may equally enjoy it!

An attractive powerpoint, analysing the main characters in Ocho Apellidos Vascos with a quiz at the end. It is based on the Hodder Modern Languages Study Guide. It can be used with the book or as a stand alone resource.

A step-by-step guide as to how to complete the job application for N5 French. It gives a child-friendly version of the marking criteria, explains what is expected and offers vocabulary options to choose from.

An attractive powerpoint which takes pupils through what is required for the Higher Assignment in child-friendly language. It explains the process in detail and gives links to the relevant parts of the SQA website which show marking criteria, the answer booklet, examples of previous assignments with feedback on grades, etc. It could also be a helpful reminder to teachers about where everything is or a more manageable guide for new teachers who haven’t taught the assignment before. The examples that are given are Spanish ones but all of the information is relevant to any Higher Modern Language.

An attractive powerpoint explaining what you need to do for the Higher Directed Writing, links to examples from the SQA and introductory phrases with activities to practise the vocabulary (mostly Conti based). It’s tried and tested and my students greatly improved their Directed Writing Skills by following this series of powerpoints.

An attractive powerpoint to introducing vocabulary to do with accommodation and how you get on with people that you meet. There are a range of activities to practise the new vocabulary.

An attractive powerpoint with notes on the social and historical context of Ocho Apellidos Vascos and a quiz at the end. It is based on facts from the Hodder Education Modern Languages Study Guide. It could be used in conjuction with this book or as a stand alone resource.

An engaging powerpoint which presents the vocabulary ‘Te gustaría’ and various places in the town as well as reactions to the suggestion (based on the vocabulary from Viva 2). There are activities to help memorise the vocabulary and one slide linking to textbook activities (which could be deleted if you are not using the book). My pupils loved the lesson and most could tell me all the places in the town and reactions by the end.

An attractive powerpoint introducing advanced vocabulary about getting on with your parents (A-Level, Upper GCSE or Scottish Higher) and activities to practise it. There are speaking, reading and translation activities including Conti style such as Ping-Pong Translation, Sentences Bingo and Rock Climbing

An attractive powerpoint that introduces fairly advanced mobile phone vocabulary with some Conti style practice activities (Tangled Translation and Mosaic Listening) along with a writing task. Perfect for A Level, Upper GCSE, Scottish Higher or Upper Nat 5.

An attractive powerpoint introducing the vocabulary to cover the bullet point about what you did on your stay abroad. There are lots of modern activities to practise the vocabulary including Conti style.

Advanced Family Relationships vocabulary presentation based on the relationships with brothers and sisters. Links to Quizlet along with Speaking and Writing activities and a Beat the Teacher Game (Point to the phrase and say what’s there or something else. Pupils get a point if they repeat it when you’re pointing to the correct one.)