I created this Love Island-themed lesson in order to engage my Year 9 classes, particularly those who aren’t taking French at GCSE. The aim of the activity is to find the most compatible couple on the island. Along the way, there are newcomers, “re-couplings” and public votes. The pupils must use the information presented to them to make the correct decisions. Points are awarded throughout, and at the end the pupils can have a vote to choose between two couples to be the winners (there are two different outcomes- just click on the names of the chosen winners to be directed on to the correct slide.) The pupil (or pupils, if you are playing in groups) with the most points at the end wins. I supply certain classes with dictionaries if they are slightly less able. Enjoy!

A revision worksheet with three different tasks for Year 7 French. The first two activities are reading tasks (gap fill and finding the errors), and the second task is a writing activity (translation into French). This worksheet is for a high-ability group, but could be easily adapted for lower sets. It could be set as a homework task, or an optional revision activity. The topics covered are: talking about yourself, school and technology/hobbies. It was created based on the Studio 1 coursebook.

A comprehensive, three-page, French vocabulary list intended to be used as a reference/to aid revision. It is based on the first three chapters of Studio 1 coursebook (talking about yourself, school, technology/hobbies) and the first page of the fourth chapter (talking about town). It can be added to/edited as required.

80 common adjectives from the new GCSE specification with emoji illustrations. Perfect for a "washing line" style display, and can be used in a variety of activities (spotting patterns, selecting adjectives relevant to specific topics etc.) You could get students to select a number of adjectives that they want on the washing line for them to use in class, and then change it each term. They are also annotated with information about placement (e.g. "I go before the noun") and when they are used with "faire" (e.g. "use with faire!"). (They are A5 posters so you can print two (landscape) on a sheet of A4.)

Days and months display for a French classroom. Can be printed, laminated and cut to size for a colourful and useful display!

A double-sided worksheet to practice forming the perfect tense using ‘avoir’ and regular -er verbs. I used this with my Year 8 class who are studying the perfect tense for the first time, but it could be useful revision for Year 9 or KS4 classes. Pupils have to form the past participle, choose the correct form of avoir and translate from French to English and then English to French. It could also be set as a homework task.

A learning mat containing useful vocabulary to help students to describe a photo. Designed originally to be used as an introduction to the topic "ma zone" (from Studio 1 Vert textbook) and, more specifically, the three pictures from p. 68. Word document, easy to edit! Lesson idea: Print out copies of the three pictures and give to groups of students. Give them time to discuss/prepare a description of their photo. The groups take it in turns to describe their picture to the rest of the class, who must listen carefully and try to draw what they hear (either as a group, in pairs or individually). TIP: laminate the mats so that they can be re-used time after time!

Display poster explaining what the perfect tense is, and how to form it, in French with examples as well as a diagram to help pupils remember the components that they need.

A lesson all about Bastille Day including a range of activities. It is presented in English, so it is suitable for low-ability or younger pupils. It could also be used during form time for cultural awareness. Includes: -Presentation of facts with questions mixed in to check understanding (these could be answered on mini-whiteboards). -Listen to the Marseillaise and put the French lyrics into the right order (first verse, chorus and second verse). Then match to the English translations (flashcards are included, plus link to anthem.) -Two truths and one lie: pupils must decide which statement about France is false/myth (again mini-whiteboards would be good for this!) -Word race: use dictionaries to find translations for all the vocabulary.

In pairs, pupils take turns to roll a dice. The number on the dice on the first role corresponds to the horizontal row, and the second role corresponds to the vertical role. For example, if the pupils throws a two and then a six, they will go along the table to two, and then down to six. They must then say the French for the phrase in the box. If they get it right, they can colour in/sign that box. They take turns to see who can colour in the most boxes. This is currently designed for a top-set, Year 7 class but it can be adapted to suit any year group or ability. For example, in a mixed-ability class, I would include some French to English translations which many pupils find much easier.

Display posters explaining how to form the present tense in French with examples. There are two separate tables for regular verbs (-ir, -re, and -er endings), and common irregular verbs (avoir, être, aller and faire). The resource prints on separate A4 pages due to its size but, once laminated and cut down, it can be pinned up to join back together.

Common French question words and their English translations display to help pupils understand and form their own questions. (Particularly useful for the new GCSE where most questions are written in French!)

Selection of word classes/linguistic terms that language students will often come across and their definitions. Definitions are all given in English, with some references to the French language/French examples. This could be adapted for any language, or used in an English classroom! TIP: I have printed these on coloured paper to make them stand out!

This is intended for a display in a French classroom. It includes basic connectives as well as high-scoring connectives that are useful for GCSE.

Numbers 1-30, units of ten up to 100 and a 1000 poster. All are A5 designed to be printed two sheets to one A4. The colours posters are A4 and there is a total of 10 different colours. They also show the feminine agreement in brackets where applicable. The colours are in ovals and when downloaded are correctly aligned as seen in picture- the preview has distorted them for some reason!

A worksheet suitable for a homework task or revision activity using words and phrases related to holidays.

Opinion phrases and justifications display in French with English translations suitable for Year 7 through to Year 11. Document includes lettering to be cut out for the display.

A French worksheet designed to teach Year 8 pupils about Mardi Gras and the customs and traditions of carnivals in France and around the world. There are a couple of activities taken from Studio 2 Rouge workbook to practice perfect, present and near future tenses. There is some reference to LGBT+ and how Mardi Gras has evolved over the years, as this formed part of a lesson to raise awareness of LGBT+ community.

A simple reading comprehension worksheet (in English) for the French celebration, Bastille Day.

Variety of different reasons to study French. The reasons are A5 and numbered 1-10 with images. There is a separate header on A3.

A French worksheet to practice using reflexive pronoun verb phrases to talk about relationships with friends/family. Targeted at Year 8, but would be useful for KS4 revision.