A powerpoint talking through how to get really good marks on the Foundation Question 3, translation task, giving an examiner’s insights and pointers to help the range of foundation students. There is a hyperlink on the front cover to a Loom video animation of the powerpoint, which will also help students if they are working at home. There are examples of potential answers for the students to mark as you go through the powerpoint, with explanations as to how that mark has been awarded, and finally questions for the students to tackle themselves. The powerpoint/video can be paused for students to make notes of any useful vocabulary and exam tips. Also available in Spanish.

A series of 30 role plays on various topics, with suggested 'unexpected questions'. Arranged by topic, 3 per topic area. Can be used as a classroom resource or as a booklet for students to work through.

A GCSE resource, which can be used as a booklet for students, or dipped in and out of for translation and writing tasks. Accompanies Studio GCSE Module 3, Jours ordinaires, jours de fete. Contains translation exercises, and 90 and 150 word writing tasks, with a feedback proforma for each task with space for students to re-draft and improve.

A booklet designed to give KS3 students practice in the skills now required for GCSE, or for use with Foundation GCSE students. Accompanies Studio 1 Module 3. Can be used as a workbook or projected on screen, or individual pages as homework tasks. Topics include Sports and activities, use of jouer/faire, likes and dislikes, other verb forms. Contains extensive sentence translation exercises, written assessment style activities, questions for speaking test and a picture card question. There are also extension activities provided. Throughout the booklet there are teacher/peer assessment checklists and spaces to redraft and improve work.

A booklet designed to give KS3 students practice in the skills now required for GCSE, or for use with Foundation GCSE students. Accompanies Studio 1 Module 2. Can be used as a workbook or projected on screen, or individual pages as homework tasks. Topics include school subjects, likes and dislikes, timetable, school day, school lunch. Contains extensive sentence translation exercises, written assessment style activities, questions for speaking test and a picture card question. There are also extension activities provided. Throughout the booklet there are teacher/peer assessment checklists and spaces to redraft and improve work.

A booklet designed to give students practice in the skills now needed for the new GCSE right from the offset. Designed to complement Mira 1, but could also be used independently. Provides extensive translation practice, written tasks, picture question, role play and conversation questions, with provision for students to write and re-draft their work. Feedback on tasks could be either teacher or peer assessed. Could also be used for revision tasks for year 11. Brothers and sisters, numbers to 100, pets, colours, descriptions, hair and eyes.

Vocabulary from this years exams, arranged question by question. Focus on tricky or more unfamiliar vocab, false friends, words with more than one meaning. Makes comparisons where appropriate to English, word associations etc.

A worksheet for GCSE students to enhance their translation skills on the topic of Customs and Festivals. A variety of exercises, from individual sentences with a particular grammar focus, and passages for translation French-English and vice versa. Where appropriate there are hints and reminders. There is also an accompanying answer sheet, which may be useful for students to check their own work, especially if working remotely. There are similar worksheets for different GCSE topics. A value bundle is available.

A powerpoint talking through how to get really good marks on the Foundation Question 1 task, giving an examiner’s insights and pointers to help the range of foundation students. There is a hyperlink on the front cover to a Loom video animation of the powerpoint, which will also help students if they are working at home. There are examples of potential answers for the students to mark as you go through the powerpoint, with explanations as to how that mark has been awarded, and finally 4 picture questions for the students to tackle themselves. The powerpoint/video can be paused for students to make notes of any useful vocabulary and exam tips. Also available in Spanish.

A 17 page booklet designed to roughly follow Viva 1 Module 3, ‘Mi Insti’. Contains a variety of exercises on the subject of school, including vocabulary building, translation skills, reading comprehension, a 90 word writing task, picture question and extension activities. The tasks range from straightforward to challenging. There are more than enough tasks to keep even the keenest students busy. There are opportunities built in to the tasks to give student and teacher feedback. Ideal for home learning, and for students who have limited IT access, as paper copies could be made.

A colouful and easy to follow 30 page booklet designed to roughly follow Viva 2 Module 4, ‘Que hacemos?’. Contains a variety of exercises on the subject of free time, including vocabulary building, grammar, translation skills, reading comprehension, a 90 word writing task, picture questions and extension activities. A look at the contents page on the preview will give you an idea. The tasks range from straightforward to challenging. There are more than enough tasks to keep even the keenest students busy. There are opportunities built in to the tasks to give student and teacher feedback. Ideal for home learning, and for students who have limited IT access, as paper copies could be made.

3 page worksheet, with a colourful European map to label, and exercises to practice au/en/aux. There are simple gap fill exercises, and more complex translation exercises. Useful as an introduction to Studio 3 Module 4 Holidays, or as revision for GCSE.

A complete unit of work. A colourful and easy to follow 29 page booklet designed to roughly follow and complement Studio 1 Module 4, ‘Ma zone’. This booklet is aimed at lower ability. The resources are based on, but are different from those in the textbook. Contains a variety of exercises on the subjects of places in a town, adjectives, directions, prepositions, weekend activities, things to do in your area, inviting people to go out, what you can do in your area. Includes vocabulary building, key phrases, translations, straightforward reading comprehension, a simplified writing task, picture questions. Also includes geography and research tasks . A look at the contents page on the preview will give you an idea. The tasks are straightforward. Ideal for home learning, or for reinforcement in school, as the tasks are largely based on the textbook but are significantly simplified. Individual exercises could be given as homeworks. A Word and a PDF version are available. There is a version available for more able students.

A colourful 31 page workbook designed to roughly follow studio 1 module 1 C’est perso! This booklet is designed for most students. Contains a variety of exercises on the subject of likes and dislikes, mon kit de survie, personality, appearance, pop groups etc., including vocabulary matching, translation, reading comprehension, etc. There are also assessment materials - reading, writing, picture questions and speaking questions. The tasks range from straightforward to more complex, with clear explanations and instructions in English., to enable students to work independently. The activities and texts are different from those in the textbook, although in the same vein. Ideal for groups and individual students. Also useful for home learning, homework tasks and for students who have limited IT access. Also available is a lower ability version of this booklet for less able students. There are both word and pdf versions included.

A GCSE workbook on the topic of School, designed to develop knowledge and exam skills, as well as revision of other topics. The booklet comprises sentence translations on school subjects, teachers, description of school, rules, extracurricular activities. The booklet also revisits the topic of family. Exam practice is included, with translation exercises, role play, picture stimulus, conversation topic questions and writing exam style tasks.

Common verbs in different tenses, in first and third persons. Ideal for describing picture questions, in the speaking and writing exam etc. If focusing on one tense, then the relevant part may be copied and pasted.

2 sided A4 vocab sheet. I have gone through the writing and roleplay questions for the new specification since 2018, and consolidated the vocab I consider to be key to the understanding of the tasks. Commonly misunderstood/misinterpreted words, and the ones that students never seem to remember but which always come up.

A foundation level role-play practice card. The card displays both the candidate’s and the teacher’s role. The top text box can be flipped to make a tent- fold card suitable for pairwork in class. The card contains a hyperlink to a LOOM video where I talk through the task, explaining what is expected in each bullet point, giving sample answers. I then run through the task giving the teacher’s role, leaving pauses for students to say their own answers out loud. I believe it facilitates speaking work/exam practice with remote learning in place. This is offered as a free sample - if you like it there is a full collection of 9 roleplays available.

Key vocab from the AQA French GCSE Higher paper, question by question. Focusing on unfamiliar vocab, faux amis, words with more than one meaning etc. Notes drawing attention to ‘traps’, similarities with English etc. Offered free as omitted from AQA vocabulary from exam papers.