With 20+ years of experience teaching languages (French, Spanish, German, Russian, ESL) —and having worked as HoD, I’ve had the chance to explore effective approaches to engaging students, supporting their learning and building their confidence. This inspired me to create LanguageMeisterLab where I share resources to support teachers in these subjects. The materials are designed to make teaching a little easier, more enjoyable and time-efficient. Queries: Languagemeisterlab@gmail.com
With 20+ years of experience teaching languages (French, Spanish, German, Russian, ESL) —and having worked as HoD, I’ve had the chance to explore effective approaches to engaging students, supporting their learning and building their confidence. This inspired me to create LanguageMeisterLab where I share resources to support teachers in these subjects. The materials are designed to make teaching a little easier, more enjoyable and time-efficient. Queries: Languagemeisterlab@gmail.com
The Spanish Basics Bundle includes FIVE clear and concise learning aids designed to support students in mastering key aspects of Spanish grammar and expanding their language use. This bundle covers:
Opinions
Time Expressions
Connectors, Intensifiers, and Quantifiers
Articles (A and The), Possessive, and Demonstrative Adjectives
Tenses
The Spanish Basics Bundle includes FOUR clear and concise learning aids designed to support students in mastering key aspects of Spanish grammar and expanding their language use. This bundle covers:
Opinions
Time Expressions
Connectors, Intensifiers, and Quantifiers
Articles (A and The), Possessive, and Demonstrative Adjectives
French Tenses Quick Overview is a one-page learning mat, study guide, verb conjugation chart which explains in a simple way how to form French tenses:
present tense (including reflexive verbs)
near future tense
simple future tense
conditional mood
simple past tense with avoir and être (+DR AND MRS VANDERTRAMP)
imperfect tense
The resource also includes high frequency irregular verbs in different tenses and is suitable for both KS3 and KS4 students.
This two-sided chatty mat is available in Word format for easy edit (latest update 11/03/2025) is a learning aid aimed at preparing KS4 students for their GCSE Russian speaking exam: Task 2 - Picture Description/Picture Based Task of the EDEXCEL specification (teaching from September 2017, first certification from 2019).
It is based on the information provided in the GCSE RUSSIAN Sample Assessment Materials Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9 - 1) in Russian (1RU0).
The learning aid is aimed at helping students structure their description of a picture (People, Location, Activity) in a methodical way so that when it comes to their exam they have a structure they can rely on.
The resource offers a very clear structure, range of vocabulary for possible picture scenarios, as well as possible examiner questions (taken from the Sample Assessment Materials + occasional language tweak for fluidity) with possible answers.
A Few Ideas/Suggestions on How to Use This Resource
Adapt the Resource – Before introducing this resource to your students, you may wish to tweak it to better suit their needs.
Introduce and Expand Vocabulary – Go through the vocabulary with your students, identifying and labeling unfamiliar words in their native language. This can be done section by section or for the entire table, depending on your students and circumstances. Encourage them to add any additional relevant vocabulary!
Model Photo Descriptions – Demonstrate how to describe a photo, either yourself or together with students. Use PLA (People, Location, Action) and the acronym WhoWheRAC (Who, Where, Relationship, Appearance, Location) to guide their descriptions of people.
Encourage Regular Practice – Give students frequent opportunities to describe photos using the resource. An effective approach is to describe multiple photos in one single session, as this reinforces structured descriptions, boosts confidence and enhances motivation.
Incorporate Written Practice – If feasible, get students to write a photo description as homework using the resource as a guide.
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This is a worksheet/lesson (with answers) on jobs and professions in French in Word format. The resource can be used to introduce new knowledge or reinforce prior knowledge. It features a list of jobs categorised into cognates, near-cognates and non-cognates, numbers (1-20) and the verb “to be” in the present tense. The worksheet includes 10 varied exercises targeting reading and writing skills, such as translation, fill-in-the-blank, error correction and reading comprehension with multiple-choice questions and the final reflection. It includes brief and clear explanations on how to form plurals in French, the sentence structure differences in English and French and what a cognate is.
Suitable for KS3 and KS4 students, it offers a structured yet flexible approach to learning or reinforcing vocabulary, grammar and sentence structure in a practical way.
The resource can be used for teaching, cover work or independent work as the answers are included.
This resource, available in Word format for easy editing, is designed to help KS4 students strengthen their knowledge of question words in French (or learn them) so that they are able to understand and respond to questions during their GCSE French speaking exam.
The resource consists of a vocabulary list (question words) in French and English and 4 mini-tests/exercises (test 1 - Translate the question words from French into English, Test 2 - Translate the question words from English into French, Test 3 - Translate the questions from French into English, Test 4 - Translate the questions from English into French). Tests 1 and 2 can be repeated multiple times till the results are satisfactory. Answers are provided for tests 3 and 4.
This is a series of activities (lesson/worksheets) with teacher answers and model responses on the topic of accommodation problems on holiday in French.
The resource includes 10 varied and engaging activities, including vocabulary matching, multiple choice, gap-fill exercises, sentence ordering, translations to and from French, reading for detail, sentence writing, dialogue creation and a final structured writing task (holiday review).
It is aimed at lower to middle ability students and is designed to enhance understanding and build confidence in using French to describe travel experiences, with a focus on reading and writing skills.
Suitable for KS3 and KS4 students, as well as for self-study, this resource offers a structured yet adaptable approach to revising or introducing key travel and accommodation vocabulary and past tense structures.
Ideal for lessons, cover work or independent study, as it includes answers to support learners and reduce teacher workload.
Available in Word format to allow for easy editing and adaptation.
This resource provides structured practice for Edexcel GCSE French Higher students preparing for the speaking exam (2016 specification), specifically the Role Play task. It is based on past speaking exams.
The resource includes sentence writing prompts (7 pages) aimed at building up confidence in understanding the stimulus and asking questions.
Suitable for classroom use, revision sessions or independent study.
Available in Word format for easy editing.
This resource provides structured practice for Edexcel GCSE German Foundation students preparing for the speaking exam (2016 specification), specifically the Role Play task. It is based on past speaking exams.
The resource provides sentence and question writing prompts (5 pages) grouped by prompt type as much as possible and aimed at building up confidence in understanding and responding to the stimulus and asking questions.
Suitable for classroom use, revision sessions or independent study.
Available in Word format for easy editing.
This comprehensive resource is designed to support Edexcel GCSE French Higher Tier students in preparing for their writing exam, specifically Tasks 1 (80 – 90 word task) and Task 2 (130 – 150 word task) of the 2016 Specification.
It includes:
• Clear exam guidelines for Tasks 1–3, including word counts, key tips and exam strategy advice.
• Structured templates for Tasks 1 and 2 to help students meet word targets and organise their responses effectively.
• 30 exam-style practice tasks (based on past papers) covering all 5 themes.
Suitable for classroom use, GCSE revision or homework, individual or whole-class writing practice.
Available in Word format for easy editing.
This resource goes well with:
French mind-mapping and writing booklet: /teaching-resource/gcse-french-speaking-and-writing-exam-prep-mind-mapping-and-writing-booklet-13244819
French tenses: /teaching-resource/french-grammar-verb-tense-chart-study-guide-poster-learning-aid-13146316
French basics: /teaching-resource/french-basics-learning-aids-13210344
French basics and French tenses bundle: /teaching-resource/french-basics-learning-aids-tenses-13210868
This clear and structured vocabulary mat is designed to support students preparing for the new Edexcel GCSE (9–1) French (1FR1) specification, starting from September 2024 (first certification: 2026). It covers all the key Foundation-tier vocabulary from the “Environmental Issues” topic.
Alongside the vocabulary list, the mat features:
10 useful infinitive phrases to help learners understand how to apply the vocabulary in context
10 varied questions across different tenses to support speaking and writing practice
Ideal for classroom use, homework or independent revision, this versatile resource can be used throughout the course and in the lead-up to exams as a handy reference and revision tool.
This two-sided Spanish Grammar Verb Tense Chart Study Guide Poster Learning Aid (updated version 21 Feb 2025) explains how to form different tenses (the present simple tense (including reflexive verbs and high frequency irregular verbs), the present continuous tense, the near future tense, the simple future tense (including high frequency irregular verbs), the conditional mood, the subjunctive mood, the simple past tense, the present perfect tense,the imperfect tense and the past perfect tense) in Spanish.
Aim of the Learning Aid:
This learning aid is designed to enhance learning and support students in mastering Spanish verb tenses. Its ultimate goal is to help students build confidence in using Spanish tenses accurately and effectively.
Features of the Learning Aid:
• Clear and concise explanations
• Structured and visually organized layout
• Practical examples
Benefits for Students:
• Builds a strong foundation in Spanish grammar.
• Encourages active learning through clear, easy-to-follow examples.
• Boosts confidence in understanding Spanish tenses.
Spanish Basics: Connectors, Intensifiers, Quantifiers is a clear and concise resource designed to support students in using a range of connectives and conjunctions,sequencers, intensifiers and quantifiers.
Spanish Basics: Articles A and THE, Possessive and Demonstrative Adjectives is a clear and easy-to-use reference guide covering Spanish articles (a, the), possessive adjectives (my, your, his/her, our, your, their) and demonstrative adjectives (this, these) with examples.
This learning mat/aid is designed to help students understand what they need to include in their speaking and writing in order to make longer sentences, show range of vocabulary and structures, as well as develop a habit of using them. For example, this learning mat includes connectives, sequencers, sentence openers, intensifiers, negatives, comparisons, examples of complex structures and more.
This reference aid includes high-frequency irregular French verbs in the present tense essential for students, teachers and language learners who want to master the complexities of French irregular verbs with ease.
This handy learning aid provides clear conjugation patterns to ensure accurate and confident usage in speaking and writing. Whether you’re preparing for exams, improving fluency or teaching French, this guide is a must-have resource!
Available in PDF format.
This learning mat/aid is designed to help KS3 students understand what they need to include in their speaking and writing (sentence openers, connectives, sequencers, intensifiers, negatives etc) in order to make longer sentences, vary vocabulary and structures. It provides support when practising speaking and writing in lessons or at home and helps students prepare for their for their tests or exams.