This four-page English activity worksheet explores the origins and traditions of Saint David’s Day, the celebration of the patron saint of Wales. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the day itself, national emblems of Wales, 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), designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts. A page with answers to all the questions is supplied at the end of the worksheet.

This five-page German activity worksheet explores the history and social aspects of International Women’s Day (Der internationale Frauentag). 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 strong cultural element is included, with discussion of some key pioneers from the German-speaking world. A third page includes vocabulary exercises to consolidate new words, with a true/false quiz on the fourth page. A fifth bonus page features a dialogue to model speaking about the topic, as well as a dialogue activity for students to complete in pairs. The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 8/9 group or pre-GCSE topic), 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 four-page English (EFL) activity worksheet explores the history and social aspects of International Women’s Day from a UK perspective. 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, designed to encourage gist-reading longer texts. A page with answers to all the questions is supplied at the end of the worksheet.

This four-page French activity worksheet introduces some of the meanings and practices behind the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about Ramadan itself, as well as wider themes of worship. 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 definitions 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. Answers to all the activities are supplied at the end of the worksheet.

This five-page French activity worksheet introduces the Cannes Film Festival through short reading and writing activities. It aims to equip students with the vocabulary and structures to talk about the event itself, as well as wider themes of film and media. The worksheet comprises a short, chunked reading passage with comprehension questions. Various vocabulary exercises follow to recycle and consolidate new words, with a web quest style activity on former winners, and a true / false quiz to round off. The language level is around A2 on the CEFR scale (ideal for a proficient Year 8/9 group), designed to encourage gist-reading longer chunks of text. Answers to all the activities are supplied at the end of the worksheet.