This can be used in any language (or subject!). Type your clues into the ‘Clue’ boxes. Pupils work in two teams (red and blue) and their objective is to get 4 (or 3, if you prefer) of their coloured rectangles in a row for a point. This can be vertically, horizontally or diagonally. I allow 5 in a row to count as 2 points. In presentation mode, click on the relevant coloured circle to change the colour of the rectangle.

Use this PowerPoint to introduce the comparative and superlative in French. There are very clear, visual examples, along with step-by-step instructions.

Use this PowerPoint to introduce 'aller' and how it can be used to talk about the near future.

Use this PowerPoint to teach pupils about francophonie around the world.

This PowerPoint introduces the time in German, starting with a recap of the analogue time in English! At the end of the PowerPoint, pupils say the time out loud when they see it on the board.

Use this PowerPoint to introduce both simple opinion phrases and school subjects. It starts by getting pupils to work out where the opinion phrases are and which words are school subjects, After introducing the school subjects, pupils show understanding using 'hands up' and then by playing 'Follemathiques', giving their opinions about different subjects. Instructions are given in the PowerPoint.

This has proved so popular with all of my classes! In teams (blue & red), pupils answer a question and choose a square from the opponents’ grid. Their opponents then get that score. They are allowed to steal one score only from their opponents throughout the game. An ‘X’ is a wipeout and wipes the opponents’ score (which can be a good thing if their score is negative!). If they cannot answer or give an incorrect answer, the opposite team answer and choose to swap the number or keep it. This can be used with any subject and any vocab/topic! Make it up on the spot! There are three different boards, so pupils are unlikely to memorise the scores.

This PowerPoint introduces the concept of adjectives in French, including endings, irregulars, position in the phrase, etc.

A PowerPoint to introduce directions in French. Each slide follows a moving arrow with the directions, leading to the different places on the map of 'Fausseville'.

Use this PowerPoint to introduce a few famous French people in history. There is brief information about all in French, which can then be translated by students into English.

Teach pupils activities that you can do in town in French, using 'on peut...'.

Although this is designed to suit the French listening and reading exams, it can easily be adapted to suit other languages. This presentation goes through tips and tricks for both preparation for and use in the GCSE listening and reading exams. Instructions are in the notes section of the PPT. There are also lists of prefixes and suffixes, negative forms, 'pesky little words' that catch you out and synonyms and antonyms. Along with this PPT you will find a RAG vocab spreadsheet, arranged by topic area, for students to use. There are also past paper questions from AQA, arranged by topic area. These are a free addition.

This PowerPoint introduces quantities of food and drink in French. It starts with an example conversation at a market and pupils have 2 minutes (timed) to find the quantities. The vocabulary is then introduced and it ends with a Os and Xs game to practise the vocabulary.

Teach pupils the simple rule of using two verbs together in French. The examples given in the PowerPoint are: j'aime je préfère je peux je veux je dois je vais je voudrais ...plus the infinitive.

A PowerPoint to introduce directions in German. Each slide follows a moving arrow with the directions, leading to the different places on the map of 'Rotstadt'.

This is a bit of fun that the kids love! Use when teaching about French cognates and near-cognates. A great team game for a whole class activity. Instructions are on the first few slides.

An introduction to the idea of the snack stand in Germany and what you can buy there.

A brief description of the present participle in French - its formation and its use.

This PowerPoint introduces the vocabulary of different types of TV programmes and films. The vocabulary is introduced, then, with the necessary vocabulary around the edge of each slide, the corresponding images appear and disappear quickly. Pupils identify them in French. Finally, focusing on detail, pupils write the vocabulary correctly.

Use this PowerPoint to introduce the different activities that you can do in town (shopping, bowling, etc), The focus really is on using phrases, rather than single words. It starts by showing the phrases with the words jumbled up, unjumbling them and showing the image. Pupils then show their understanding kinaesthetically, using a 'hands-up' activity. Finally, pupils translate the phrases from French into English.