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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!
Spanish - GCSE - National 5 - Topics Revision _ Reading _  Listening Practice
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Spanish - GCSE - National 5 - Topics Revision _ Reading _ Listening Practice

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This resource is a comprehensive 39-page booklet designed for teachers of Year 11 and S4 pupils, focused on revising GCSE/National 5 Spanish through reading and listening exercises. This resource includes ten diverse topics, each accompanied by an MP3 file. Each text consists of 10 multiple-choice questions tailored to meet the specific needs of your pupils, allowing flexibility in assessment. Additionally, the booklet contains an answer section and a glossary featuring essential phrases from the texts. It serves as an invaluable tool to support your pupils’ revision in preparation for their exams. summary of the resource: ● Texto 1: Mi familia (page 2) ● Texto 2: Mi personalidad y la de mi mejor amigo (page 4) ● Texto 3: Mi tiempo libre (page 6) ● Texto 4: Vida saludable y nutrición (page 8) ● Texto 5: Contaminación y medio ambiente en mi ciudad (page 10) ● Texto 6: Uso de redes sociales y nuevas tecnologías (page 12) ● Texto 7: Mi instituto, mis profesores y mis planes futuros (page 14) ● Texto 8: Mis últimas vacaciones de verano y mis proyectos de vacaciones (p.16) ● Texto 9: Mi trabajo a tiempo parcial en un supermercado (page 18) ● Texto 10: Mi opinión sobre el aprendizaje del francés y del español (p.20) ● Answers (page 22) ● Glossary (page 31)
French - GCSE - National 5 - Topics Revision _ Reading _  Listening Practice
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French - GCSE - National 5 - Topics Revision _ Reading _ Listening Practice

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This resource is a comprehensive 39-page booklet designed for teachers of Year 11 and S4 pupils, focused on revising GCSE/National 5 French through reading and listening exercises. This resource includes ten diverse topics, each accompanied by an MP3 file. Each text consists of 10 multiple-choice questions tailored to meet the specific needs of your pupils, allowing flexibility in assessment. Additionally, the booklet contains an answer section and a glossary featuring essential phrases from the texts. It serves as an invaluable tool to support your pupils’ revision in preparation for their exams. summary of the resource: ● Texte 1 : Ma famille (page 2) + MP3 file ● Texte 2 : Ma personnalité et celle de mon meilleur ami (page 4) + MP3 file ● Texte 3 : Mon temps libre (page 6) + MP3 file ● Texte 4 : Vie saine et nutrition (page 8) + MP3 file ● Texte 5 : Pollution et environnement dans ma ville (page 10) + MP3 file ● Texte 6 : Utilisation des réseaux sociaux et nouvelles technologies (page 12) + MP3 file ● Texte 7 : Mon lycée, mes profs et mes projets d’avenir (page 14) + MP3 file ● Texte 8 : Mes dernières vacances d’été et mes projets de vacances (page 16) + MP3 file ● Texte 9 : Mon emploi à temps partiel dans un supermarché (page 18) + MP3 file ● Texte 10 : Mon opinion sur l’apprentissage du français et de l’espagnol (page 20) + MP3 file ● Answers (page 22) ● Glossary (page 29)
French - GCSE - National-5 -  Family - Reading - Listening-Practice
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French - GCSE - National-5 - Family - Reading - Listening-Practice

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Mathieu is an only child who feels fortunate to have supportive parents. His mother, a dedicated nurse, actively helps him with his studies. His father, an engineer with a great sense of humor, enjoys spending quality time with Mathieu outdoors and playing board games. Together with their golden retriever Max, they have created a warm home environment where Mathieu feels comfortable discussing his life and future aspirations with his parents. Enhance your GCSE French Years 10 & 11 or your National 5 pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive reading /listening worksheet (10 questions with answers), focused on the topic of family relationships in French.
French - GCSE - National 5 _ family relationships _ Reading practice
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French - GCSE - National 5 _ family relationships _ Reading practice

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Chloé feels her parents struggle to understand her passions and challenges, leading to frustration and misunderstandings. While she desires independence and wishes to make her own decisions, her parents maintain high expectations that increase her anxiety. Despite this, she finds solace in her friendship with Camille and hopes for improved communication with her parents. Enhance your GCSE French Years 10 & 11 or your National 5 pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive reading worksheet (13 questions with answers), focused on the topic of family relationships in French.
Mandarin simplified - -GCSE- National 5 -  Technology_Reading practice
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Mandarin simplified - -GCSE- National 5 - Technology_Reading practice

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Zichen discusses the significant role technology plays in his education, highlighting its use in school through computers, tablets, and interactive software. At home, he relies on technology for studying and staying connected via social media, which, while beneficial for communication, presents challenges such as distractions and misinformation. Ultimately, he aims to use technology wisely while remaining cautious of its potential pitfalls. Enhance your Year 10/11or S3/4 BGE pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive reading worksheet with 8 questions in English and answers. Focused on the topic of technology in Mandarin.
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 - Opinions on school subjects and teachers- Alain et son college - Reading  practice
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French - Opinions on school subjects and teachers- Alain et son college - Reading practice

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Alain expresses his overall enjoyment of his time at his secondary school in Saint-Ouen, appreciating his supportive maths teacher but finding his history lessons not engaging. He cherishes his friendships and the fun they share during breaks, particularly his passion for sport. Alain looks forward to future experiences and learning opportunities as he continues his education. Enhance your Year 7/8 or S1/2 BGE pupils’ language skills with this multiple-choice reading comprehension . This comes with a text, 8 questions and answers.
French - Technology -Present/Past tense- Alain et la technologie- Reading practice
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French - Technology -Present/Past tense- Alain et la technologie- Reading practice

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Alain discusses his experiences with technology at school and home, highlighting the use of PCs and Chromebooks for online assignments and research. Despite encountering issues such as a frozen screen during an important test, he values technology for enhancing his learning, including watching tutorials on YouTube. Overall, he finds technology both beneficial and enjoyable in his academic and personal life. Enhance your Year 8/9/10 or S2/3/4 BGE pupils’ language skills with this reading comprehension worksheet, which includes 10 multiple-choice questions in English, with answers provided at the end.
French - Technology -Present/Past tense- Sophie et la technologie- Reading practice
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French - Technology -Present/Past tense- Sophie et la technologie- Reading practice

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Sophie uses technology extensively for her studies and communication. While she appreciates digital activities, she recognises the risks of excessive screen time on relationships. Driven by her passion for technology, she aspires to become a computer scientist. The text primarily employs the present tense, with past tense reflecting about how she used technology when she was younger. Enhance your Year 8/9/10 or S2/3/4 BGE pupils’ language skills with this reading comprehension worksheet.
Italian - Family and Pets -Luigi e i suoi animali - Reading practice
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Italian - Family and Pets -Luigi e i suoi animali - Reading practice

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Luigi, a thirteen-year-old boy from Livorno, lives with his twin brother and his parents, along with his pets, a lively boxer dog named Lola and a calm eighteen-year-old cat named Mario. Although Lola is energetic and social, Mario prefers a quiet life observing from the indoors. Despite the challenges of having both a dog and a cat, Luigi appreciates the joy they bring to his life. Enhance your Year 7/8 or S1/2 BGE pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive reading worksheet focused on the topic of Pets in Italian. An engaging set of questions designed to foster understanding and confidence in the language. Answers are at the end of document.