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.
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.
A fun, fact-filled, ten-page Spanish 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.
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.
This four-page Spanish activity worksheet explores the history and social aspects of International Women’s Day (El Día Internacional de la Mujer). It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the day itself, as well as wider themes of social engagement.
The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A third page includes vocabulary exercises to consolidate new words, with a true/false quiz on the fourth page.
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 8/9 group), with plenty of cognates designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts.
A page with answers to all the questions is supplied at the end of the worksheet.
Two-page French activity worksheet on basic items of clothing, with language links to weather / likes and dislikes. Aimed at around A1-A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for challenging proficient Key Stage 3 groups). Presents twelve vocabulary items, along with the following activities, which recycle the words in multiple contexts:
Descriptions quiz
Gapfill
Reconstitute the sentences (x2)
The focus is on general reading skills; students are challenged to understand gist and words in context. Tenses are chiefly the present and perfect.
Great for a differentiation extension when teaching clothing. Suitable for topic prep / revision, homework or cover work; an answer page is included, so the worksheet can be used with non-specialist teachers as well.
Three-page French activity worksheet on the Eiffel Tower. The worksheet presents twelve vocabulary items and associated activities outlining key concepts, using 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’s also a fun Eiffel Tower facts quiz at the end!
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 Spanish activity worksheet on Black History Month, presenting and drilling vocabulary and phrases useful to discussion of the topic in Spanish. As well as a vocabulary section, there is a short introductory reading passage and three comprehension activities designed to drill the vocabulary in both the present and past (preterite) tense; all 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.
This three-page English language activity worksheet presents a potted history of Robert Burns, and explores Burns Night traditions in Scotland. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to discuss elements of Scottish culture, and more widely, themes of celebration and national holidays.
The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A third page features a typical Burns Night itinerary, with further comprehension questions.
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale, designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts.
In terms of language topic link-ups, the vocabulary in the worksheet feeds well into Food and Drink, Friends and Family and Special Occasions.
A fourth page including suggested model answers is supplied.
Trigger warning: mention of alcohol (the traditional dram of whisky) and animal products.
This four-page French activity worksheet presents a potted history of Robert Burns, and explores Burns Night traditions in Scotland. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to discuss elements of Scottish culture, and more widely, themes of celebration and national holidays.
The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A third page features a typical Burns Night itinerary, with further comprehension questions, and a fourth features a gap-fill and definitions exercise.
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), with plenty of cognates designed to encouraging gist-reading longer texts.
In terms of language topic link-ups, the vocabulary in the worksheet feeds well into Food and Drink, Friends and Family and Special Occasions.
A fifth page including suggested model answers is supplied.
Trigger warning: mention of alcohol (the traditional dram of whisky).
This four-page French activity worksheet explores the origins and traditions of Saint Valentine’s Day in France. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the day itself, as well as wider themes of celebration.
The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A third page includes vocabulary exercises to consolidate new words, with a true/false quiz on the fourth page (with some humorous red herrings!).
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), with plenty of cognates designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts.
A page with answers to all the questions is supplied at the end of the worksheet.
This set of four-page activity worksheets explores the origins and traditions of Saint Valentine’s Day in the target countries of each language. They aim to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the day itself, as well as wider themes of celebration.
The worksheets comprise four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A third page includes vocabulary exercises to consolidate new words, with a true/false quiz on the fourth page (with some humorous red herrings!).
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), with plenty of cognates designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts.
A page with answers to all the questions is supplied at the end of the worksheet.
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.
Two-page French activity worksheet on Summer holidays (les vacances). Aimed at around A1-A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for challenging proficient Key Stage 3 groups, for example). Presents twelve vocabulary items and associated activities. The focus is on general reading skills; students are challenged to understand gist and words in context. Tenses are chiefly the present and perfect.
Great as topic prep / revision, homework or cover work; an answer page is included, so the worksheet can be used with non-specialist teachers as well.
Two-page French activity worksheet on the popular French singer Matt Pokora. The worksheet presents twelve vocabulary items and associated activities related to his career and bio. Activities are designed to activate general reading and context / gist skills beyond the new vocab.
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.
Two-page activity worksheet on the Spanish Civil War, from a series on Spanish culture and history topics. Aimed at around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for proficient Key Stage 3 groups); tenses uses include the present and preterite. Presents twelve vocabulary items, a short original reading passage and associated activities that focus on key facts and events in the history of the conflict. The goal is to support general reading skills; students are challenged to understand words in context and gist.
Intended as a short class project unit, it also works well as a homework or cover worksheet; a full answer key is included.
A set of six multi-page French vocabulary / activity worksheets relating to history and culture topics:
Charlemagne
Versailles
Marie Antoinette
The French Revolution
Bastille Day
Napoléon Bonaparte
Aimed at challenging proficient Key Stage 3/4 groups with reading for gist and context. All include an answer sheet.
This three-page Spanish activity worksheet explores the origins and traditions of Chinese New Year, including how it is celebrated in Spain. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the festival itself, as well as wider themes of celebration.
The worksheet comprises four short texts along with comprehension questions and glossaries of key words for each. A third page includes vocabulary exercises to consolidate new words.
The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 7 and Years 8/9), with plenty of cognates designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts.
In terms of language topic link-ups, the vocabulary in the worksheet feeds well into Food and Drink, Friends and Family and Special Occasions.
A page with answers to all the questions is supplied at the end of the worksheet.
A gapfill exercise that encourages students of French 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 French, of which the larger booklet “Primates and Humans” is also a part.
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.