Engaging, contemporary and language-rich resources for challenging your language learners to greater proficiency. Building MFL reading skills and general knowledge with fun, vocabulary-driven worksheets that are ideal for topic-based class project work, cover worksheets or homework.
Engaging, contemporary and language-rich resources for challenging your language learners to greater proficiency. Building MFL reading skills and general knowledge with fun, vocabulary-driven worksheets that are ideal for topic-based class project work, cover worksheets or homework.
Das Dunkle, das Süße und das Rauchige : Explore the dark, the sweet and the smoky with this two-page reading comprehension worksheet on Christmas traditions from the German-speaking world!
The worksheet presents three short reading passages on the Krampus, Lebkuchen and Räuchermännchen, along with comprehension questions and vocabulary support for each. There is also a short definitions quiz at the end of the worksheet.
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for able Year 8/9 and pre-GCSE), encouraging gist-reading and reading for fun.
A third page including suggested model answers is supplied.
Trigger warning: themes of mild peril (der Krampus).
A fun, fact-filled, seven-page Spanish worksheet pack all about the UEFA European Championship (or Euros, for short!). This worksheet was created for the 2024 tournament, full of topical activities that reference this year’s qualifiers.
There’s something for every level in here, from vocabulary word-matching to flag descriptions to short text comprehensions. There’s even a predict-your-own page where the students can write in their expectations for this year’s tournament! Throughout the pages there’s plenty of scope for cross-topic linkups, with lots of reusable vocabulary including colours, countries and sports.
The language level ranges from A1 to A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for Year 8/9), with plenty of cognates, designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts.
Answers to all the vocabulary activities are supplied at the end of the worksheet set.
A fun, fact-filled, seven-page German worksheet pack all about the UEFA European Championship (or Euros, for short!), which is of course being held in Germany this year. This worksheet was created especially for the 2024 tournament, full of topical activities that reference this year’s qualifiers.
There’s something for every level in here, from vocabulary word-matching to flag descriptions to short text comprehensions. There’s even a predict-your-own page where the students can write in their expectations for this year’s tournament! Throughout the pages there’s plenty of scope for cross-topic linkups, with lots of reusable vocabulary including colours, countries and sports.
The language level ranges from A1 to A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for Year 8/9), with plenty of cognates, designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts.
Answers to all the vocabulary activities are supplied at the end of the worksheet set.
A fun, fact-filled, seven-page French worksheet pack all about the UEFA European Championship (or Euros, for short!). This worksheet was created for the 2024 tournament, full of topical activities that reference this year’s qualifiers.
There’s something for every level in here, from vocabulary word-matching to flag descriptions to short text comprehensions. There’s even a predict-your-own page where the students can write in their expectations for this year’s tournament! Throughout the pages there’s plenty of scope for cross-topic linkups, with lots of reusable vocabulary including colours, countries and sports.
The language level ranges from A1 to A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for Year 8/9), with plenty of cognates, designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts.
Answers to all the vocabulary activities are supplied at the end of the worksheet set.
A three-page French activity worksheet on the popular French Netflix series “Lupin”. Presents twelve vocabulary items and associated activities that outline the storyline and basic premise. Activities are designed to activate general reading and context / gist skills, and include a character quiz (ideal for cutting up for a more practical slant!).
Intended as a preparation or revision unit of work for classes studying the series. Also great for homework or cover work. An answer key is included on the third page, so the worksheet can be used by non-subject specialist educators as well.
A fun, fact-filled, seven-page English language worksheet pack all about the UEFA European Championship (or Euros, for short!). This worksheet was created for the 2024 tournament, full of topical activities that reference this year’s qualifiers.
There’s something for every level in here, from vocabulary word-matching to flag descriptions to short text comprehensions. There’s even a predict-your-own page where the students can write in their expectations for this year’s tournament! Throughout the pages there’s plenty of scope for cross-topic linkups, with lots of reusable vocabulary including colours, countries and sports.
The language level ranges from A1 to A2 on the CEFR scale, designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts.
Answers to all the vocabulary activities are supplied at the end of the worksheet set.
This two-page reading comprehension worksheet presents three short reading passages in French on Christmas traditions, along with comprehension questions and vocabulary support for each. There is also a short definitions quiz at the end of the worksheet.
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for Year 8/9 and pre-GCSE), using plenty of cognates and designed to encouraging gist-reading.
A third page including suggested model answers is supplied.
Trigger warning: themes of mild peril (Le Père Fouettard).
A four-page French activity booklet on the film “Les choristes”. The first two pages present twelve vocabulary items and associated activities that are pertinent to the storyline and plot. The third features a potted plot summary split into twelve sections and jumbled up; students must put them back into the correct chronological order. The fourth is a features character descriptions that students must match to the correct names.
All activities are designed to activate general reading skills and improve context / gist comprehension. The worksheets are primarily intended as a preparation or revision unit of work for classes studying the film. They’re equally handy for homework or cover work. An answer key is included after the worksheets, so they can be used by non-subject specialist educators as well.
Explore some of the unique and typical Christmas traditions of Italy with this two-page reading comprehension worksheet!
Three short reading passages are presented on La Befana, Il Presepe and Il Panettone, along with comprehension questions and vocabulary support for each. There is also a short definitions quiz at the end of the worksheet.
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for able Year 8/9 and pre-GCSE), encouraging gist-reading and reading for fun.
A third page including suggested model answers is supplied.
Explore unique and typical Christmas traditions of the Spanish-speaking world with this two-page reading comprehension worksheet!
Three short reading passages are presented on El Tío de Nadal, La rosca de Reyes and La lotería de Navidad, along with comprehension questions and vocabulary support for each. There is also a short definitions quiz at the end of the worksheet.
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for able Year 8/9 and pre-GCSE), encouraging gist-reading and reading for fun.
A third page including suggested model answers is supplied.
Trigger warning: gambling references (the Christmas lottery) which may not be appropriate for some.
Explore some of the unique and typical Christmas traditions of target language countries with this set of two-page reading comprehension worksheets!
Three short reading passages are presented on various aspects of Christmas, along with comprehension questions and vocabulary support for each. There is also a short definitions quiz at the end of the worksheet.
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for able Year 8/9 and pre-GCSE), encouraging gist-reading and reading for fun.
A third page including suggested model answers is supplied with each worksheet.
Trigger warning - mild themes of peril (der Krampus / le Père Fouettard) and gambling reference (la lotería de Navidad) in some worksheets.
A fun, fact-filled, eleven-page French worksheet set all about the Eurovision Song Contest!
There’s something for every level in here, from word-matching, to gapfill, to short text comprehensions and a web quest, all themed around everybody’s favourite musical jamboree.
The language level ranges from A1 to A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for Year 8/9), with plenty of cognates, designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts. A potted history section and short writing section round off the booklet to push able learners.
There’s plenty of scope for cross-topic support, with lots of reusable vocabulary including colours, countries and ordinal numbers.
Answers to all the vocabulary activities are supplied at the end of the worksheet.
Four-page French activity worksheet on the the Francophonie. The worksheet presents twelve vocabulary items and associated activities outlining the organisation and its goals in language aimed at A1/A2 of the CEFR scale (so great for proficient Key Stage 3/4 groups). Exercises are designed to activate general reading and context / gist skills beyond the new vocab.
There are also two practical list-based activities relating to sorting state member countries onto a map, and a list of continents; these might be a better starting point when introducing the topic for the first time.
Ideal as a class-based project, or as homework or cover lesson material. An answer key is included, so the worksheet can be used by non-subject specialist educators as well.
Seven-page French activity workbook on the Nouvelle Vague cinematic movement in France, intended to complement topic blocks focusing on French cinema / popular culture. Includes key vocabulary, an original reading passage detailing key facts and protagonists, and associated activities.
The language level is appropriate for A2/B1 on the CEFR scale, and is intended to challenge a proficient GCSE group or A-Level starters. Exercises are designed to activate general reading and context / gist skills beyond the new vocab. The last page of activities includes some web-quest style questions, which require students to research online.
Ideal as a class-based project, or as homework or cover lesson material. An answer key is included, so the worksheet can be used by non-subject specialist educators as well.
Four-page French activity workbook on the 2014 film La famille Bélier. Includes key vocabulary, an original reading passage and associated text exploration activities, a definitions quiz, gap-fill and sentence reconstitution tasks to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the film. There’s also a ‘re-order the story’ activity on the last page, which could be printed out and cut up for a more practical slant!
The language level is appropriate for A2/B1 on the CEFR scale, and is intended to challenge a proficient GCSE group or first-year A-Level group. Exercises are designed to activate general reading and context / gist skills beyond the new vocab. The last page of activities includes some web-quest style questions, which require students to research online.
Ideal as a class-based project, or as homework or cover lesson material. An answer key is included, so the worksheet can be used by non-subject specialist educators as well.
Two-page French activity worksheet for Black History Month, presenting and drilling vocabulary and phrases useful to discussion of the topic in French, and introducing the related events in the French calendar (la Journée nationale des mémoires de la traite, de l’esclavage et de leurs abolitions, and le Mois des cultures d’Afrique).
There is a short introductory reading passage with a glossary of key words, as well as a comprehension quiz and two vocabulary-driven activities; all texts aim to activate general reading and context / gist skills beyond the listed vocab.
The level is appropriate for KS4 pre-GCSE groups (Years 9-11, ages 14-16), but would also be useful for proficient KS3 groups covering society-based topics in class.
Great as homework or as a cover lesson worksheet. An answer key is included, so the worksheet can be used by non-subject specialist educators as well.
Explore the spooky, the macabre and the downright terrifying stories that France has to offer this Halloween! This two-page reading comprehension worksheet presents four spine-chilling stories from French lore, along with comprehension questions for each and vocabulary support. It offers a truly authentic French take on Halloween, covering the Catacombs, the ghost of Marie-Antoinette, a very French werewolf, and a dragon-like beast that wrought terror in the Provence of old.
The worksheet level is ideal for pushing proficient students at around A2-B1 on the CEFR scale (so pre-GCSE, able Year 8/9), encouraging gist-reading and reading for fun.
A third page including suggested model answers is supplied.
Just don’t attempt it in the dark!
Trigger warning: themes of violence and horror that may not be suitable for younger or sensitive students.
Two-page French activity worksheet on Paris, from a series on French culture and history topics. Aimed at around A1-A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for proficient Key Stage 3 groups). Presents twelve vocabulary items and associated activities. The focus is on general reading skills; students are challenged to understand gist and words in context.
Great as homework, cover work, or end-of-term quiz lesson; an answer page is included, so the worksheet can be used with non-specialist teachers as well.
A gapfill exercise that encourages students of Spanish to engage with new vocabulary in a familiar context, and learn new words and phrases for the discussion of ecological topics in the language. Completely in the target language including instructions.
Used as part of our wider conservation project block in Spanish, of which the larger booklet “Primates and Humans” is also a part.
Animaux étranges et inhabituels …des compagnons pas comme les autres!
Pets in French… but with a twist!
This is a fun two-page worksheet that takes ten uncommon animals (I’m sure very few students will have these at home), and presents a range of activities for students to practise using the words in context:
Definitions to understand and match to the words
Gapfill for contextualisation
Quel verbe to get students thinking about collocations
This activity is less about the 12 words themselves, and more about understanding some common French structures and sentence frames. It’s a reading comprehension masquerading as a vocabulary unit!
It’s aimed at Key Stage 3 students who already have a good grasp of basic sentence structure, but would make for a good transitional activity for Key Stage 4 too. It’s a fun extension task when you’ve gone through the usual pets vocab, too. Additionally, the multi-task format makes it an ideal homework or cover lesson activity.
There is an answer key page included, so the worksheet can be used by non-specialists .