I specialise in Cambridge IGCSE French and have spent the past decade teaching the IB, including 8 years focused on Ab Initio. I am also a KS3 teacher of Spanish as well as successful form tutor and Head of Year with a passion for pastoral care.
I specialise in Cambridge IGCSE French and have spent the past decade teaching the IB, including 8 years focused on Ab Initio. I am also a KS3 teacher of Spanish as well as successful form tutor and Head of Year with a passion for pastoral care.
French Writing Revision Booklet – Cambridge IGCSE (Beginner to Exam-Level Practice)
Build Core Vocabulary, Translation Skills & Exam Confidence
This structured booklet is designed to help Cambridge IGCSE French students build their writing skills from the ground up. It begins with foundational vocabulary practice, then guides students through structured translation tasks, and finally moves on to past paper-style writing questions.
While tailored to the Cambridge IGCSE syllabus, this resource is flexible enough to support students preparing for other GCSE-level French exams (AQA, Edexcel, etc.) and is ideal for both classroom use and independent revision.
What’s Inside:
Key vocabulary review across common IGCSE topics
Translation exercises from English to French and vice versa, with gradual increase in difficulty
Past paper-style writing tasks, modelled on real exam formats
Planning prompts and support for structuring short and extended writing
Perfect for revision sessions, homework, or writing practice workshops
Features:
Clear progression: vocabulary âžť translation âžť full writing tasks
Aligned with Cambridge IGCSE French writing paper requirements
Easy to follow – no-prep needed for teachers
Supports independent learners, tutors, and classroom teachers
Ideal For:
Cambridge IGCSE French learners
Revision or pre-exam writing workshops
Targeted support for Paper 4 (Writing)
Students aiming to boost confidence in writing full exam response
Use in-class, for homework, or as part of a revision bundle
Boost Year 11 Success with Ready-to-Use French Retrieval Grids!
Give your students the confidence they need for their GCSE exams with these engaging and effective retrieval grids. Designed specifically for Year 11, each grid helps learners revisit key vocabulary, grammar, and exam-style topics in quick, low-stakes activities that strengthen memory and recall. Perfect for lesson starters, homework, or revision sessions, these grids promote independent learning while saving you valuable planning time.
Whether you’re preparing students for speaking, writing, listening, or reading tasks, these retrieval grids make exam prep more interactive, structured, and stress-free. A must-have resource for any French teacher looking to boost results and make revision manageable!
A worksheet with 3 possible answers for each bullet point. Could be used in a variety of ways:
Teacher to cut out slips and students group them and match to the correct bullet point
2 of the 3 answers are correct and one needs to be improved - identify the weaker response and improve
Identify grammar points - verbs, adjectives, connectives and build your own answer
**Master the “Si + Imperfect + Conditional” Structure with Ease! **
This ready-to-use worksheet gives students the essential practice they need to confidently use si + imperfect + conditional sentences in French. Includes verb translations and longer sentence building tasks, it helps learners build accuracy and fluency while pushing them to create more complex, exam-ready structures.
Tried and tested with high-achieving Year 9s, KS4, and even KS5 groups, this versatile resource is ideal for stretching top sets, consolidating grammar in context, and supporting students in both writing and speaking. Perfect for classwork, homework, or targeted revision!
IB French Ab Initio – Exam Skills Bundle (Writing, Reading & Oral) – 3 Comprehensive Booklets
Support Students Across All Core Exam Areas with These Structured, Beginner-Friendly Resources
This bundle includes three expertly designed booklets to help IB Ab Initio French students build the key skills needed for Paper 1 (Reading), Paper 2 (Writing), and the Individual Oral (IO). Each booklet is packed with exam-aligned tasks, mark schemes, and sample materials to support both teaching and self-study.
Whether you’re teaching the full course or helping students prepare for assessments, this bundle provides clear scaffolding, authentic practice, and exam-ready strategies for success at Ab Initio level.
What’s Included:
1. Writing Exam Support Booklet (28 pages)
Detailed breakdown of the IB Ab Initio Paper 2
Key writing strategies and text types (email, blog, letter, article)
Mark scheme walkthrough with tips on how to score highly
Sample texts for peer/self-assessment and correction
A variety of exam-style writing questions to practise
2. Reading Comprehension Booklet (39 pages)
A wide range of authentic-style reading texts across the IB themes
Scaffolded activities: matching, true/false, gap-fill, short-answer, and inference questions
Supports Paper 1 exam preparation
Ideal for in-class practice, homework, or independent revision
3. Individual Oral Prep Booklet (47 pages)
A rich collection of stimulus images across all 5 IB Ab Initio themes
Thematic question banks to guide speaking preparation
Mark scheme breakdown with sample vocabulary for each theme
Perfect for student practice and teacher-led mock orals
4 Listening Activity Booklet (56 pages)
56 pages of listening activities across 24 audio tracks with a range of accents from across the Francophonie
Ideal for practising with authentic accents, topic specific listening skills
Features:
Fully aligned with IB Ab Initio French exam format
Beginner-friendly but academically rigorous
Includes mark schemes, sample answers, and peer/self-assessment tasks
Created by an experienced IB French educator
Printable & digital formats for hybrid classrooms
Ideal For:
IB French Ab Initio students and teachers
Exam preparation for Paper 1, Paper 2, and the Individual Oral (IO)
Revision, homework, mock exam preparation, and classroom instruction
Targeted skills development for beginner French learners
A 50-page booklet to help teach/study the Ab Initio IB French speaking component. The booklet contains the mark-scheme, a range of pictures for each theme with some sample answers, and activities to build your own answers, as well as question banks for each theme.
IB French Ab Initio – Writing Exam Preparation Guide (28 Pages)
Support Students with Writing Strategies, Text Types, Sample Answers & Exam Practice
This 28-page guide is a comprehensive and student-friendly resource for preparing for the IB French Ab Initio Paper 2 (Writing). Created with both teachers and learners in mind, it walks students through everything they need to succeed in the writing exam — from understanding the assessment criteria to building confidence with text types and practising exam-style tasks.
It’s ideal for classwork, targeted intervention, exam prep sessions, or independent study.
What’s Inside:
Clear overview of IB Ab Initio Paper 2 format and expectations
Detailed mark scheme breakdown with guidance on what examiners look for
Explanation and examples of text types (email, blog, article, message, etc.)
Sample answers with prompts for peer/self-assessment and correction
A bank of exam-style writing questions covering various themes
Activities to help plan, draft, improve, and evaluate written work
Features:
Aligned with the IB French Ab Initio curriculum
Structured progression: from guidance âžť modelling âžť exam practice
Beginner-friendly explanations with clear scaffolding
Suitable for use in classrooms, revision workshops, or self-study
Designed by an experienced IB French educator
Ideal For:
IB French Ab Initio students preparing for Paper 2 (Writing)
Teachers supporting students through exam preparation and mock exams
Language tutors and revision centres
Use in class, for homework, or independent practice
IB French Ab Initio – Partage de la planète Thematic Booklet (37 Pages)
Divided into Two Thematic Units: (1) Environment & Climate (2) Francophonie & Social Issues
This 37-page booklet has been specifically created for IB French Ab Initio learners working within the global theme Partage de la planète (Sharing the Planet). It offers structured, accessible support to develop key vocabulary, build essential grammar skills, and practise exam-style reading, writing, and speaking tasks—all within context.
What’s Inside:
PART 1: Weather, Climate & the Environment
Key vocabulary: weather, climate change, pollution, eco-actions
Scaffolded reading tasks + multiple-choice & short-answer questions
Sentence building & opinion structures in the present, future and perfect tenses
Writing frames with guided support
PART 2: Francophonie, Volunteering & Social Issues
Core vocab for diversity, volunteering, social inequality, human rights
Interactive speaking prompts: Q&A, stimulus image prep, role play
Structured writing support: email/blog/short essay style
Translation & comprehension activities tailored to Ab Initio level
Key Features:
Designed for IB Ab Initio learners
Fully aligned with Partage de la planète theme requirements
Includes exam-style activities that mirror IB formats
Supports gradual language development with scaffolded exercises
Can be used independently, in class, or as a revision booklet
Ideal For:
IB French Ab Initio classes
Thematic units on environment, global challenges & social issues
Exam practice (Paper 1, Paper 2, individual oral prep)
Classwork, homework, self-study or reinforcement
French Reading Revision Booklet – Cambridge IGCSE (38 Pages)
Flexible Resource for Reading Exam Preparation – Suitable for All Boards & Ab Initio
This 38-page booklet is designed to help students build confidence and competence in French reading comprehension, especially for the Cambridge IGCSE syllabus. However, with its clear structure, scaffolded tasks, and exam-style questions, it’s also highly suitable for learners preparing for other exam boards (AQA, Edexcel, OCR) and even the IB French Ab Initio Paper 1.
It includes a variety of engaging, progressively challenging reading tasks, revision strategies, and past paper-style questions, with a full answer key for independent learning or classroom use.
What’s Inside:
Reading revision strategies to boost comprehension and vocabulary
A wide range of reading tasks: true/false, multiple choice, gap fill, short answers
Texts based on familiar IGCSE themes (identity, school, home, daily life, holidays, etc.)
Past paper-style comprehension questions
Answer key included at the end for self- or peer marking
Features:
Aligned with Cambridge IGCSE Paper 1 (Reading) structure
Also suitable for other French GCSE boards and IB Ab Initio Paper 1
Fully printable or digital-ready for hybrid classrooms
Created by a qualified French teacher with IGCSE & IB experience
Ideal For:
Cambridge IGCSE French students (Core & Extended)
IB French Ab Initio learners preparing for Paper 1
French teachers looking for ready-made comprehension lessons
Use in class, for homework, revision sessions, or independent study
Tutors, intervention groups, and home learners
Crack the Three Key French Tenses with Confidence!
This 14-page booklet is the perfect resource to help students master the past, present, and future tenses – the foundations of success in French. Packed with targeted translation activities, banks of useful phrases, it guides learners step by step towards building accurate and complex sentences.
Ideal for KS3, GCSE, and beyond, this booklet is designed to boost confidence, support independent study, and prepare students for exam-style tasks. Whether used in class, for homework, or as a revision tool, it’s a must-have resource to strengthen tense knowledge and improve writing and speaking skills.
Assister a un mariage - Q3 Cambridge iGCSE exam board but can be adapted to any board and language used from practise regardless. 5 bullet points - 2 options per bullet point, 1 set for weaker student, the other set for more able. Can be used in a variety of ways - (1) pair the answers to the bullet point (2) translate (3) use as a model to write their own (4) identify different grammar points
Some worksheets to practise basic French vocabulary. I’m using with my Y11s for simple recall but could be used from Y7 up. Suitable for any exam board / curriculum
IB French Ab Initio – Reading Paper 2 Booklet (39 Pages)
Practice Reading Comprehension with Authentic Texts & Exam-Style Activities
This 39-page booklet is designed to prepare students for the IB French Ab Initio Paper 2 (Reading Comprehension) with confidence. It features a wide range of authentic-style texts across all five IB themes, accompanied by scaffolded comprehension tasks and exam-style questions that mirror the Paper 2 format.
Each activity is crafted to support vocabulary acquisition, exam technique, and inference skills, making this resource an essential part of any Ab Initio preparation toolkit.
What’s Included:
A variety of authentic-style reading texts reflecting everyday and global themes
Activities ranging from multiple choice, gap fill, matching, and short-answer tasks
Exam-style questions modelled after IB Paper 2 expectations
Covers all 5 IB Ab Initio themes with topic-specific vocabulary
Answer section included for student or teacher-led marking
Features:
Directly aligned with IB Ab Initio Paper 2 (Reading) structure
Fully accessible for beginner-level learners with increasing challenge
Encourages reading for detail, gist, and vocabulary development
Ideal for classroom practice, homework, revision, or mock exam prep
Created by an experienced IB French teacher
Ideal For:
IB French Ab Initio students preparing for Paper 2
Teachers looking for ready-made comprehension lessons
Exam revision, independent study, or mock assessments
Classwork, homework, or cover lessons
Celebrate Le Jour Mondial du Livre with this engaging French PPT!
Bring the joy of reading into your classroom with this vibrant PowerPoint designed for KS3 and Ab Initio French learners. Packed with interactive slides, it introduces students to the cultural importance of Le Jour Mondial du Livre while guiding them step by step through how to write a book review in French.
With clear models, useful vocabulary, and scaffolded activities, this resource helps students build confidence in both reading and writing skills. Perfect for cultural lessons, creative writing tasks, or special events, it’s a ready-to-use tool that saves you planning time and inspires students to engage with French literature.
French Writing Revision Booklet – Cambridge IGCSE (Beginner to Exam-Level Practice)
Build Core Vocabulary, Translation Skills & Exam Confidence
This structured booklet is designed to help Cambridge IGCSE French students build their writing skills from the ground up. It begins with foundational vocabulary practice, then guides students through structured translation tasks, and finally moves on to past paper-style writing questions.
While tailored to the Cambridge IGCSE syllabus, this resource is flexible enough to support students preparing for other GCSE-level French exams (AQA, Edexcel, etc.) and is ideal for both classroom use and independent revision.
What’s Inside:
Key vocabulary review across common IGCSE topics
Translation exercises from English to French and vice versa, with gradual increase in difficulty
Past paper-style writing tasks, modelled on real exam formats
Planning prompts and support for structuring short and extended writing
Perfect for revision sessions, homework, or writing practice workshops
Features:
Clear progression: vocabulary âžť translation âžť full writing tasks
Aligned with Cambridge IGCSE French writing paper requirements
Easy to follow – no-prep needed for teachers
Supports independent learners, tutors, and classroom teachers
Ideal For:
Cambridge IGCSE French learners
Revision or pre-exam writing workshops
Targeted support for Paper 4 (Writing)
Students aiming to boost confidence in writing full exam response
Use in-class, for homework, or as part of a revision bundle
Cambridge IGCSE French – Speaking Exam Guide
Complete Support for Students & Teachers Preparing for the French Oral Exam
This practical and accessible speaking exam guide is designed to help students prepare confidently for the Cambridge IGCSE French speaking exam, with a focus on both role play and general conversation components. It’s a versatile resource that includes revision strategies, exam-style practice tasks, model answers, and the official mark scheme breakdown—making it ideal for use in class, during mock exams, or for independent study.
What’s Inside:
Step-by-step breakdown of the IGCSE speaking exam format
Revision tips and strategies for both parts of the exam:
Role play tasks
General conversation questions by topic
Exam-style practice questions across common IGCSE topics
Sample answers with clear explanations of how they meet the mark scheme
Official-style mark scheme guidance to help assess performance
Features:
Designed for the Cambridge IGCSE French syllabus
Student-friendly language with teacher-use options for mock exams and preparation
Helps improve spontaneity, fluency, and accuracy in spoken French
Can be used across multiple exam boards with similar formats (Edexcel, AQA)
Ready to print or use digitally in class or remotely
Ideal For:
Cambridge IGCSE French students preparing for their oral exam
French teachers conducting mock speaking assessments
Tutors or independent learners working toward Paper 3 (Speaking)
In-class preparation, revision workshops, or home study