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I’m passionate about writing and publishing high-quality, sensibly priced teaching resources. With over 20 years of experience teaching MFL in secondary schools in the UK and the ability to speak 3 languages, I aim to make learning languages fun!

I’m passionate about writing and publishing high-quality, sensibly priced teaching resources. With over 20 years of experience teaching MFL in secondary schools in the UK and the ability to speak 3 languages, I aim to make learning languages fun!
French - Pets -Jenifer et ses animaux - Reading and writing practice
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French - Pets -Jenifer et ses animaux - Reading and writing practice

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Jenifer has a delightful array of pets that could easily be mistaken for a zoo. Her orange cat Biscotte is remarkably photogenic, while her two dogs, Rocky and Popcorn, display contrasting personalities. Additionally, her talking parrot Kiwi, and her sweet rabbits, Caramel and Réglisse, complete this charming household. Enhance your Year 7/8 or S1/2 BGE pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive reading worksheet focused on the topic of Pets in French. An engaging multiple-choice quiz designed to foster understanding and confidence in the language.
French - Clothes - School Uniform - De Glasgow à Chantilly  -multiple choice_Reading practice
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French - Clothes - School Uniform - De Glasgow à Chantilly -multiple choice_Reading practice

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Farid lives in Chantilly near Paris with his brother Ali and mother Cheriffa, having previously resided in Glasgow for a year. He enjoyed Glasgow, particularly skateboarding at Loading Bay, but disliked the school uniform, feeling it restricted self-expression. Currently, He appreciates attending a school without a uniform in Chantilly, allowing for personal expression and creativity. Enhance your Year 8/9 or S2/3 BGE pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive differentiated multiple choice reading worksheet focused on clothes and school uniforms in French; it covers essential aspects such as colours, adjective agreements, past and present tenses and expressions of opinion. Answers are included.
French - GCSE - National 5 _Education post-16 and future plans _ Reading practice
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French - GCSE - National 5 _Education post-16 and future plans _ Reading practice

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Mathieu, a 17-year-old pupil currently in year 12 in France, intends to focus on mathematics and sciences while preparing for his important Baccalauréat exams. After completing school, he contemplates a gap year for travel or an apprenticeship as an electrician, all depending on his exam results. He is determined to achieve his future goals. Enhance your GCSE French Years 10 & 11 or your National 5 pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive reading worksheet (11 questions with answers), focused on the topic of school and future plans. You may retain or eliminate the multiple-answer options for the questions, thereby tailoring them to better accommodate the specific needs of individual pupils.
French - GCSE - National 5 _The body - Healthy and unhealthy living _ Reading practice
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French - GCSE - National 5 _The body - Healthy and unhealthy living _ Reading practice

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This text discusses the importance of health awareness among adolescents, emphasising the need to care for one’s physical well-being and support friends in maintaining healthy habits. It highlights personal experiences and encourages a balanced lifestyle while acknowledging challenges such as unhealthy dietary choices. Enhance your GCSE French Years 10 & 11 or your National 5 pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive reading worksheet (11 questions with answers), focused on the topic of health/healthy living in French.
French - Holidays- Rose et son séjour à Aberdeen- Reading practice
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French - Holidays- Rose et son séjour à Aberdeen- Reading practice

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This summer, Rose had the pleasure of spending a week in Aberdeen, immersing herself in Scottish culture and enhancing her English skills. Her time there was remarkable, from exploring the city’s stunning architecture to participating in local traditions. This experience has left a lasting impression on her. Enhance the language skills of your Year 8/9 or S2/3 BGE pupils with this multiple-choice reading comprehension worksheet focused on holidays and culture. Featuring predominantly past tense sentences alongside some in present and future tenses, it also includes vocabulary on various leisure activities, serving as an excellent model for inspiring pupils to write about their recent holidays.
French - personal description and family - Rose et sa famille- Reading . practice
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French - personal description and family - Rose et sa famille- Reading . practice

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Rose, a twelve-year-old girl from Lyon, enjoys fantasy literature and drawing, with aspirations of becoming an illustrator. She appreciates simple meals and cherishes quality time spent baking with her mother. In her leisure time, she prefers outdoor activities with friends over horror films. Enhance your Year 7/8 or S1/2 BGE pupils’ language skills with this reading worksheet about personal description and family. The answers are provided.
French - school timetable- Une journée typique au collège- Reading practice
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French - school timetable- Une journée typique au collège- Reading practice

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On a typical Tuesday, Rose wakes up at seven and enjoys breakfast before walking to school, and listening to music. Her favourite subject, French, starts the day, followed by Maths, History, and English. Afternoon activities include a drama club, which boosts her confidence and allows for creative expression. Enhance your Year 7/8 or S1/2 BGE pupils’ language skills with this multiple-choice reading comprehension worksheet with answers.
French - Cinema _ Film review -- Reading practice
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French - Cinema _ Film review -- Reading practice

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In “Au-delà des ombres,” directed by Sophie Courblay, the narrative follows Julien, an adolescent confronting the mysterious disappearance of his friend. The film explores themes of fear, courage, and resilience, underscored by striking visuals and a captivating soundtrack. Max reviews this film and highly recommends it for its profound insights into adolescence. Enhance your Year 8/9 or S2/3 BGE pupils’ language skills with this multiple-choice reading comprehension worksheet on a film review. It can also be used as a model text to help write a film review.
French - At the snack bar _Dialogue_Reading  practice
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French - At the snack bar _Dialogue_Reading practice

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On a sunny Saturday afternoon, Alain and his friend Marc visit their local snack bar to unwind after a week of classes. While ordering, they discuss their favourite video games, but a mix-up occurs with Alain’s hamburger order, which is promptly resolved by a courteous waitress. Enhance your Year 8/9 or S2/3 BGE pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive reading worksheet. Focused on the topic of food/transactional language in French.
French - Describing my bedroom - Elodies Cozy Bedroom - Reading practice
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French - Describing my bedroom - Elodies Cozy Bedroom - Reading practice

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Élodie’s bedroom is truly her favourite place in the world, as it offers a warm and joyful atmosphere, adorned with pastel pink walls and fairy lights. It features a spacious area for dancing, complete with a large mirror and Bluetooth speaker, making it ideal for practising choreography and enjoying music. Enhance your Year 7/8 or S1/2 BGE pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive reading worksheet focused on the topic of bedroom description in French. An engaging multiple-choice quiz designed to foster understanding and confidence in the language.
French - Describing rooms - Mathias_New_House_- Reading practice
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French - Describing rooms - Mathias_New_House_- Reading practice

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Mathias has recently moved to a new home in La Mothe-Achard, which he finds delightful and spacious. His large bedroom offers comfort and a pleasant view of the garden, while the inviting living area, equipped with a massive television, complements the open kitchen. The extensive garden provides ample space for outdoor activities, enhancing his living experience. Enhance your Year 7/8 or S1/2 BGE pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive reading worksheet focused on the topic of rooms in the house in French. An engaging multiple-choice quiz designed to foster understanding and confidence in the language.
French - Clothes Shop Dialogue- Anatole et sa chemise - Reading practice
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French - Clothes Shop Dialogue- Anatole et sa chemise - Reading practice

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Anatole consults a sales assistant regarding the size of a trendy blue shirt, initially considering a medium but ultimately deciding on a large after recognising a promotion. He also examines other colours but reaffirms his preference for the blue shirt before making the purchase. Enhance your Year 8/9 or S2/3 BGE pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive reading worksheet. Focused on the topic of clothes in French, it covers essential aspects such as colours, adjective agreements, and expressions of opinion.
French - Clothes - School Uniform - Pour ou contre l’uniforme scolaire  - Reading practice
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French - Clothes - School Uniform - Pour ou contre l’uniforme scolaire - Reading practice

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Marie expresses her enjoyment of school uniforms in Glasgow, suggesting they foster a positive image and reduce social pressure. Simon counters, arguing that uniforms restrict creativity and individuality, advocating for personal expression through clothing. Ultimately, Marie concedes that uniforms may indeed stifle personal identity and agrees with Simon’s perspective. Enhance your Year 8/9 or S2/3 BGE pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive reading worksheet focused on chool uniforms in French; it covers essential aspects such as expressions of opinion.
French - hobbies and seasons- Lucie et les quatre saisons -Reading practice
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French - hobbies and seasons- Lucie et les quatre saisons -Reading practice

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Lucie, aged fourteen, enjoys each season for unique reasons. She appreciates the warming spring and vibrant autumn for outdoor activities, while also embracing the summer heat and winter snow, demonstrating a fondness for varied weather experiences throughout the year. Enhance your Year 7/8 or S1/2 BGE pupils’ language skills in French with this multiple choice reading comprehension worksheet .
French - Hobbies _Free time - Sarah et sa musique - Reading practice
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French - Hobbies _Free time - Sarah et sa musique - Reading practice

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Sarah, a fifteen-year-old, passionately plays the piano five times a week in a musically inclined family. While she is nervous about upcoming piano exams, the experience fosters creativity and connection, despite the challenges of learning an instrument. Enhance your Year 7/8 or S1/2 BGE pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive reading worksheet with 10 questions, focused on the topic of free time activities/musical instruments.
French - Family and Pets -Zoe et sa famille  - Reading practice
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French - Family and Pets -Zoe et sa famille - Reading practice

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Zoé lives in Brussels with her family, which includes her parents and younger sister, Émilie. She describes her pets and various family activities, such as attending the cinema, enjoying picnics, and spending time outdoors. Zoé also shares her interests in games and ice skating with friends. Enhance your Year 7/8 or S1/2 BGE pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive reading worksheet focused on the topic of Pets in French. An engaging multiple-choice quiz designed to foster understanding and confidence in the language.
French - Chandeleur - Pancake Day - La Chandeleur chez Olivia - Reading practice
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French - Chandeleur - Pancake Day - La Chandeleur chez Olivia - Reading practice

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La Chandeleur (Pancake Day) is a cherished celebration for Olivia’s family in Marseille, where they prepare crêpes on the second of February. Olivia and her brother, Louis, delight in this joyful occasion, strengthening family bonds through shared culinary tradition and laughter. Enhance your Year 7/8 or S1/2 BGE pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive reading worksheet focused on the topic of Pancake Day in France in French. An engaging multiple-choice quiz designed to foster understanding and confidence in the language.
French - Family -Sebastien et sa famille - Reading practice
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French - Family -Sebastien et sa famille - Reading practice

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Sébastien, a fifteen-year-old from Biarritz, enjoys surfing and beach activities with his sister, Sarah, who prefers sandcastle building. His family, including parents Pierre, a surfing instructor, and Claire, a baker, cherishes weekends filled with seaside picnics and sunset walks. Enhance your Year 7/8 or S1/2 BGE pupils’ language skills with this multiple choice reading comprehension worksheet.
French - Family and Pets -Sophie et sa famille  - Reading and writing practice
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French - Family and Pets -Sophie et sa famille - Reading and writing practice

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Sophie lives in Bordeaux and has two brothers named Sébastien and Fabien, the latter of whom is fourteen years old and enjoys playing football on weekends. Their father Jacques is an engineer at the age of forty-two, while their mother Claire is a homemaker. This worksheet consists of 5 activities designed to evaluate pupils’ understanding of a text about Sophie and her family. The first activity requires pupils to answer multiple-choice questions regarding the names and ages of Sophie’s siblings, as well as her parents’ names. Subsequent activities involve matching French vocabulary to English meanings, filling in blanks based on the text, determining the truthfulness of statements, and crafting a paragraph in French about the pupils’ own families, thereby reinforcing comprehension and language skills. This worksheets contains the answers at the end.
French - Where I live- My Town  - Samuel a Bordeaux - Reading practice
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French - Where I live- My Town - Samuel a Bordeaux - Reading practice

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Samuel resides in Bordeaux with his family, which includes his father, an architect, his mother, a primary school teacher, and his younger sister Claire, a Primary school pupil. Bordeaux, renowned for its exquisite wines and historic architecture, offers a vibrant cultural atmosphere that Samuel greatly appreciates. He enjoys strolling along the Garonne river, especially during summer festivals. Enhance your Year 7/8 or S1/2 BGE pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive reading worksheet with 13 questions, focused on the topic of my town.