A fairly easy French ‘Call My Bluff’ quiz on False Friends. Contains fairly common, basic misleading high-frequency words (false cognates). Good for an end of term activity. Could be done as a form or inter-form competition. 25 questions: 5 easy, 5 a bit less easy, 5 slightly harder + 10 harder. Suitable for 9-14 year olds. As well as the main Powerpoint, you get: a blank answer grid for pupils, the answer sheet for marking. The answers are also on the final Powerpoint slide. Slide 28 also contains a link to a Kahoot version of the same quiz. You could run the Kahoot quiz as a recap or reward activity once you’ve been through the answers.

A quiz worksheet on 25 famous brands with literal French translations. e.g. Paixverte - Greenpeace Features partial logo clues (easy version) or definitions (harder). Suitable for all levels. An end of term activity or a refreshing break from the exam grind. The resource contains 3 versions of the questions, answer sheets, vocabulary follow-up and extension .

A 14-page booklet based around the film ‘La Maison du Bonheur’ (Boon, 2006) The activities are graded by difficulty , and are suitable for a range of pupils from 14 upwards. The film’s themes also appeal to older learners - (debt, the dream of house ownership, marital love, work-pressures, suspect estate-agents and unreliable workmen) There is also an observational quiz section which could be done as a class competition. The resource could be given to pupils as a three week study/project module. The booklet (14 pages) includes a two-page glossary and an answer section. The observation quiz sections can be done orally or in writing. The focus is in English to give all pupils an opportunity to show their often exceptional powers of observation. These sections work well as a class game – one side of the room against the other or boys v girls. They are a good way to keep less motivated pupils engaged. Vocabulary from the quiz is followed-up in subsequent activities. The quiz is a discrete opportunity to contextualize vocabulary. Look out for other UFTEL (Using Film to Explore Language) booklets written by Jon Meier. Bienvenue chez les Ch’tis Taxi 1 Un Chat à Paris Mr Bean’s Holiday

French Call MY Bluff quiz B 25 general words ranging in difficulty: 5 easy + 5 less easy + 5 hard + 10 very hard. A good end-of-term activity. There are some funny distractors which should delight lexiphiles. Suitable for ages 12-17 (In the spirit of the original game, some guessing will be necessary) Resource consists of main Powerpoint quiz. Answers are included on the final slide. a blank pupil answer grid (2 per sheet) The answers with some explanations and notes Slide 28 also contains a link to the same quiz on Kahoot. This could be done as a recap, follow-up activity after the Powerpoint quiz has been done and the answers discussed. This is also good resource for a language festival/ competition. Part of a set of similar resources including 2 quizes about Faux Amis.

A colourful learning ‘placemat’ of key terms in pdf form. This can be copied and laminated on A3 and used for textual analysis and essay work. 2 pages: Page 1 is Terminology for moving Image, print and websites. Page 2 is other key concepts and basic related theory (Representation Institution, Audience, Narrative, Genre) For differentiation, as students become more confident in their use of key terms and theories, the placemat support can be withdrawn. Some can be allowed to use it while others should be able to do without.

Media Studies revision words for A-Level, Year 12 387 words and concepts with definitions. A 43-page booklet. The pages can be folded over, borders trimmed and then laminated. They can then be cut into revision cards. Definition on one side, keyword on the other. The cards are designed to be used in class with pupils reading definitions or key words to each other. Also good for study circles and for use with learning buddies. An ideal resource for taboo or card games - see below for a card game idea which always works well. The free sample extract of 72 cards is available here. Copy and paste this link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/media-studies-key-words-free-72-word-random-sample-a-level-year-12-11264588 Another set of cards for Year 13 is here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/media-studies-keyword-revision-cards-for-a-level-year-13-11267388 ______________________________________ Revision Card game instructions - ideally players sit in a table of 4, as for a card game. A pile of about 30 cards is formed, with the keyword facing downwards. Player A holds the pack and reads, to player B on his/her left, the definition on the top card, making sure the others don’t see the answer. Player A reads the definition to player B, who is the player to his/her left. If player B knows the answer, s(he) says it and wins the card. Player B then takes the pile and reads the top one to Player C on his/her left. If they get the keyword right they win the card. And so on. If a player does not know the keyword or gets it wrong, the question passes on to the next person (clockwise) until someone says the correct answer. If no-one gets it, the player asking the question reads the correct answer and places the card at the bottom of the pile. When all the cards in the pile have been played, players add up how many cards they have won.

A set of activities about the compelling 8 minute French film 'French Roast'. (Joubert 2008) The film can be seen on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbFhATUfuow Although it only contains about 4 words of dialogue, the film provides plenty of scope to explore vocabulary and discuss aspects of French culture. It is also a good introduction to debates about prejudice. Suitable for 12-17 year olds. The material could be covered over 2 or 3 lessons plus a homework. Pupils could also use the booklet for independent study or project work. The booklet consists of 4 pages of activities which progress from basic observational vocabulary questions to more complex tasks about its message and techniques. There is also a film review scaffold which pupils can adapt. Answers are also provided. Do not copy these for the pupils! Another UFTEL resource (using Film to Explore Language). A must for anyone who loves film and France.

A starter activity or full lesson based on Evian Baby Me Commercial 2013. The starter activity is the first task. The resource contains a number of follow-up activities. The clip is available on Youtube Suitable for ages 12+ Included also: An answer sheet, an extension idea and vocabulary sheet. There’s enough material here for a lesson starter or it can be extended to a full lesson. A great piece of film-making. Pupils are also directed to watch the ‘Making of’ clip. Video clips are ideal for ‘Pause pounce predict and bounce questioning’ UFTEL Resources - Using Film To Explore Language - help to contextualize vocabulary, celebrate the art of good film-making and channel pupils’ visual and observational skills.

Media Studies revision words for A-Level, Year 13 144 words and concepts with definitions. 16 pages. The pages can be folded over, borders trimmed and then laminated. They can then be cut into revision cards. Definition on one side, keyword on the other. The cards are designed to be used in class with pupils reading definitions or key words to each other. Also good for study circles and for use with learning buddies. An ideal resource for taboo or card games - see below for a card game idea which always works well. ______________________________________ Revision Card game instructions - ideally players sit in a table of 4, as for a card game. A pile of about 30 cards is formed, with the keyword facing downwards. Player A holds the pack and reads, to player B on his/her left, the definition on the top card, making sure the others don’t see the answer. Player A reads the definition to player B, who is the player to his/her left. If player B knows the answer, s(he) says it and wins the card. Player B then takes the pile and reads the top one to Player C on his/her left. If they get the keyword right they win the card. And so on. If a player does not know the keyword or gets it wrong, the question passes on to the next person (clockwise) until someone says the correct answer. If no-one gets it, the player asking the question reads the correct answer and places the card at the bottom of the pile. When all the cards in the pile have been played, players add up how many cards they have won.

A list of key language for GCSE German. Emphasis is on grammar rather than vocabulary. Ideal for revision for all four skills papers, especially writing and reading. 4 pages with plenty of examples. Followed by a ‘learning check’ section - 30 examples from the main section to translate into English. The next section has the answers in English with space to translate them back into German. In ‘Word’ so it’s customizable.

An 11 page revision booklet containing a summary of some key media concepts for Year 2 of A-Level Media Studies. The focus is mainly on social and digital media. Updated recently to include sections on Clay Shirkey, as well as Eli Pariser’s ‘Filter Bubble’ The last page contains a 30 item quiz based with detachable answers. The booklet is packed with informative panels with space alongside for the student’s own examples and annotations.

A 9 page activity and discussion booklet for A-Level Media and Film Studies students. Contains guided questions to help students with aspects of key media concepts. There are notes on the more difficult second part of the film, with follow up recap questions. Also contains stimulus cards to facilitate class discussion.

Keep Fit French French ‘read and dance’. A fun and original kinesthetic reading activity. Devised by Jon Meier in 2012. In response to popular demand, I’ve finally uploaded this resource after running it for a few years with pupils at various schools and on MFL staff training workshops. Create a folder called Keep Fit French. Make sure you download both the Powerpoint and the background music file. Put both files in the folder. For the best collective experience you ideally need a group of about 8 to 20 people. Target group: 9-12 year olds and/or youthful French teachers. Test the Powerpoint – the music should play automatically from slide 5. If you can’t hear it, check your volume settings. *If the music is still not playing, see instructions at the bottom of this box. Everyone needs to be standing to do this. Spread out. Run the Powerpoint . Music should play automatically from slide 5 onwards. Read the phrase to yourself, and take one step in the direction of the correct picture. A step can be forwards, backwards, left, right or diagonally. Then step back to your starting position. Simple. Always remember to step back to your starting position The entire dance takes about 4 minutes. We’ve run this as an annual y7 pre-Christmas dance-off contest. Would also be good as a lunchtime fitness activity or ‘Sports Relief’ language event. _____________ *If the music does not play: Look at slide 5, check that the music file has been correctly inserted. Check the filename and pathname. It depends where you have put the folder. You may need to help Powerpoint to find the music file or you could reinsert it. Ensure that the sound is set to ‘start automatically’ and ‘play across slides’

A booklet of differentiated activities in French, based around the 6 minute short film 'Quais de Seine by Gurinder Chadha. This charming short film made in 2006 by the female director of ‘Bend it Like Beckham’, ‘Quais de Seine’ is a 6 minute section of a longer film called ‘Paris Je t’aime’, a series of chapters set in various districts (arrondissements) of Paris. It is a simple, self-contained story full of ideas about race, sexism, prejudice, integration and friendship. The film is ideal for Years 10 to 13. Available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLL4ogfxvss The film is ideal for luring your Year 10 and 11 pupils towards French A-Level. The booklet consists of 7 basic level activities (GCSE level) 10 more advanced activities (A-Level) Plus an answer section for cover teachers. There is a useful ALE (A Level Essentials) section with killer essay language which can be used in work about racism and intolerance. ______________________________________________________________ The resource is another UFTELL tool: Using Film to Enthuse Language learners. Using Film to Enhance Language-Learning _______________________________________________________________________ This activity booklet could easily provide 2 weeks of lesson material. Remember: You don't need to buy the film - it's on Youtube and it's only 6 minutes long. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLL4ogfxvss

A 2 page worksheet based around the compelling 8 minute French film ‘French Roast’. (Joubert 2008) The film can be seen on Youtube Although it only contains about 4 words of dialogue, the film provides plenty of scope to explore vocabulary and discuss aspects of French culture. It is also a good introduction to debates about prejudice. Suitable for 12-16 year olds. Activities become progressively harder and more open-ended on page 2. _________________________________ The full premium version of this resource (4 pages + answers) is also available. Copy and paste this link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-french-roast-film-activity-booklet-11260061 Another UFTEL Resource by Jon Meier who is always Using Film to Explore Language and Using Film to Engage Learners.

A 2 side worksheet of questions, mainly in French about the film ‘Une Vie de Chat’. The questions are divided into 4 sections, covering the whole of the 60 minute film. Answers are provided. This beautifully drawn animation is suitable for learners who have been studying French for a year or two. Warning: The film is aimed at children but it does refer to a little girl who has been traumatised by the death of her father. Sensitivity is required. As ever, make sure you know your pupils. Pupils could do follow-up work after each section, based on the new vocabulary covered, perhaps making up a word quiz or an online game. Extension: Write 10 sentences using the target words. An UFTEL resource (Using Film to Explore Language). Part of a series of my French film activity worksheets and booklets.

Not an original resource but highly effective. It’s in the style of a Tex-Mex menu. Powerpoint templates for setting a bank of differentiated homework tasks. Slide 1: 12 possible tasks can be set; 4 levels of difficulty. Ideal for a six-week module of work where a bank of extra home-based tasks can be set in advance. Slide 2: 4 possible tasks can be set. The other boxes in the grid can be used for help & notes.So the whole slide becomes a home-learning help-mat. Slide 3: a sample version of the 4-task menu and help-mat.It uses the topic of building descriptions in French. The Powerpoint format is easier to customize than Word. Teachers can add their school logos etc. The pickn’mix approach works really well with pupils. They can use the menu to choose a set of homework activities over a period of time.

A sample 3-page unit from my German Language Lesson Lifesaver booklet of linked translations. Ideal for MFL teachers and departments who need to set cover work. Answers are included on the last page. The range of levels goes from German near-beginners to advanced learners (GCSE +). Each topic has 3 differentiated levels: Entry, Continuation, Extension. One A4 worksheet per level. Each worksheet is divided as follows: ➢ Section A: 10 sentences to translate from German into English. ➢ Section B: 5 sentences to translate from English into German. These sentences are linked to the German examples in section A. Students can work out the German by careful scrutiny and manipulation of the sentences in the first section. ➢ Section C: vocabulary grid linked to the sentences. Grouped by gender, verb and other grammatical forms. The vocabulary grid can be included with the sheet or folded over and not copied for students. This provides a further element of differentiation. ➢ Section D lists the grammar areas covered. ➢ Answers are in a separate section at the back so that cover teachers can go over work. The resource does NOT contain grammar explanations, just links to grammar points. The worksheets can be a springboard for further grammar work. Vocabulary is based on word frequency and not on prescribed content of exam boards or publishers. The focus is on general translation skills practice, and is not specifically aimed at GCSE. It is an absorbing way to keep pupils busy and engaged. The full booklet has 60 pages of worksheets - 20 topics (3 levels per topic). Ideal if you or other colleagues are absent. Or just extra translation-based topic reinforcement. NWACWA - Never Worry About Cover Work Again! For the full booklet, copy and paste the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/german-language-lesson-lifesaver-booklet-linked-translations-11260420

8 page mini-book. Ideal for topic revision, keyword and vocabulary lists. 7.5x10.5cm Careful, crisp folding is needed. Only one small scissor cut is required. Resource contains two A4 sheets. One is a template with folding instructions for practice. The other is a blank template. You can find a Youtube video walkthrough. Just search for: 8 Page Mini Book Made from a Single Sheet of Paper!

Narrative Terminology Match-up Worksheet for A-level Media Studies. One page, 20 items. Answers are provided on page 2. This is a free extract from a 28 page background study booklet on Key Concepts and Textual Analysis for Media Studies. Written by Jon Meier. Available here on TES resources. Copy and paste this link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-level-media-studies-background-study-booklet-key-concepts-11324599