A vocabulary mat that could be stuck to pupils’ desks or just given as a handout with all the basic vocabulary that pupils might need on a day to day basis in the classroom - numbers, linking words and opinions. It has both simple and complex linking words and opinions to suit pupils of different abilities.

A vocabulary mat that could be stuck to pupils’ desks or just given as a handout with all the basic vocabulary that pupils might need on a day to day basis in the classroom - numbers, linking words and opinions. It has both simple and complex linking words and opinions to suit pupils of different abilities.

An excel spreadsheet which automatically generates sums for starter exercises, giving you unlimited options and different ones every time. It’s set up for the Scottish Year Groups (but can be used for any!). If you select a year group it gives you sums to practise the numbers as follows: S1 - Numbers 1-30 S2 - Numbers 30-60 S3 - Numbers 60-90 S4 - Numbers 90-120 S5/6 - Numbers over 120 Click to the right of the year group (ie S1, 2, etc.) and scroll down to the year group you want. Press F9 to change the sums according to which ones you want. Once you have the ones you want you can press ‘click for image’ which will give you an image version that you can copy onto your powerpoint, smartboard notebook or whatever you are using. You can also just display it on excel if you prefer.

An eye-catching powerpoint which explains the idea of Fair Trade and allows students to discuss the issue using present subjunctive phrases and play a game to practise the vocabulary.

A powerpoint presentation which introduces vocabulary to talk about the dangers of smoking followed by lots of different activities (including Conti style) to practise it. Would suit A-Level, Upper GCSE, Scottish Higher or Upper N5 levels.

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.

Powerpoint and worksheet introducing some of the inclusive language used in Spanish and LGBT cultural youtube links.

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.

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 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 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.

A powerpoint presentation featuring popular characters for younger children (Pokemon, Paw Patrol, Bluey, Mario & Luigi, Gabby’s Dollhouse and Creative Galaxy). Perfect for European Day of Languages, a language club/camp or simply part of some normal, fun lessons in the classroom. Each lesson features a story of the characters visiting a country, learning about the culture (with little bits of language) and then completing a quiz at the end of the story. The lessons also contain cultural activities, including craft, lego challenges, games and speaking tasks as well as links to various fun songs and vocab learning resources. The languages and cultures features in chronological order are: France, China, Spain, Italy, Scotland.

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.

A powerpoint introducing vocabulary that can be used with the bullet points relating to Opinions of the Stay with lots of practise activities (some Conti).

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 poweropoint with vocabulary and practice exercises (including Conti) on the directed bullet points ‘describe your job’ and ‘describe the weather’.

An attractive powerpoint with vocab and fun activities to do with the Directed Writing bullet point 'would you recommend/repeat/etc. the experience). Tried and tested last year, my students loved it and did well.

A detailed powerpoint introducing phrases about Healthy Eating. There are lots of Reading and Listening activities included as well as some games.

A powerpoint introducing advanced level vocabulary on the topic of the internet. There are many activities included covering the skills of reading, listening and translation. Some activities are Conti Style (Ping Pong Translation, Faulty Echo, etc). It would suit A Level or Scottish Higher Students as well as upper level GCSE or National 5.

An attractive powerpoint introducing vocabulary about how you got to your destination and what you did on the journey. There are activities throughout (mainly Conti Style) to practice the vocabulary learned.