A complete set of general conversation questions to help prepare students for both their oral and written exam. This document follows the topic structure for AQA but it is easily editable and can be easily adapted! The questions are divided by theme and subtopics within the theme! There are also additional questions for higher. All questions are tailored to ensure the candidate uses the full tense range, as well as âcomplex phrasesâ to access the higher grades. Each question is followed by its English translation.
A bundle of two lessons with revision / recap / consolidation activities on free time / leisure / reading habits:
word mats
listening audio files from Amici
writing frames
exam tips
exam -modelled tasks
all 4 skills practised
grammatical revision of future tense
A full lesson focused on the vocabulary to order food at the restaurant.
Visual slides and a menĂș sheet for students to produce their own in the target language. Includes reading and speaking activity, a link to a Youtube link and extension tasks.
In questa foto - Descrivere la foto - Describing a picture word mat Italian version of PALMS method, all the necessary vocabulary to enable students to describe a photo in detail! Most useful for GCSE speaking and writing preparation!
A bundle containing 5 crucial documents to boost studentsâ speaking and writing skills:
descrivere la foto ( PALMS method word mat to describe a photo card)
verb tables ( including key verbs ready made and conjugated for students to use, including Level 9 âfancyâ verb phrases
Mind the tense â a slide including the main rules for conjugation of present, past and future
embellishment sheet, a checklist with a bank of higher order phrases for students to use!
sentence starter and opinion phrases: A level inspired idiomatic expressions to recycle across all topics and impress!
Enjoy! :)
A bundle containing 2 lessons on body parts, with fun activities, vocabulary, videoclip, games and a quiz to go with pair-work & mini whiteboards too
Learning resources for Italian A Level Theme 1 âI cambiamenti della societĂĄ italianaâ
Lâevoluzione della famiglia italiana - The evolution of the Italian family
Subtheme: Cambiamenti nellâatteggiamento verso il matrimonio
Exam type tasks, including glossary, synonyms work, reading / writing practice
A bundle containing 6 crucial documents to boost studentsâ speaking and writing skills:
en esta foto ( PALMS method word mat to describe a photo card)
verb tables ( including key verbs ready made and conjugated for students to use, including Level 9 âfancyâ verb phrases
â little important wordsâ, a bank of key words that students tend to forget
Mind the tense â a slide including the main rules for conjugation of present, past and future
embellishment sheet, a checklist with a bank of higher order phrases for students to use!
a powerpoint with revision of key phrases, verbs, adjectives, time phrases etc as a revision / millionaire activity to play in class, leading up to assessment / exam!
Enjoy! :)
3 Lessons focusing on :
-numbers 1-21
recap of months / seasons
vocab for expressing age, birthday, dates
activities to practise and consolidate!
Ideal for KS3 / beginner classes!
An introduction lesson, basic and colourful, introducing the alphabet, greetings and some cultural images as an input for discussion! Ideal for Yr 7 or a beginner group!
Full lesson covering Year 11 topic of âglobal issuesâ ( Theme 2 AQA) .
Starter and recap point of environmental solutions, routine verb test, moving on to new vocabulary introduced via a speaking game - students must research new key terms before playing the âtrap doorsâ game. This slide should be printed off for students to make annotations.
Grammar point to be elicited from speaking activity: if clause ( foundation) + ext slide for higher ( higher order opinions with subjunctive).
Writing task modelled on the exam task types and differentiated: foundation writing out 4 full sentences in relation to a picture and higher 90 word task. Plenary activity encourages peer feedback, very student friendly yet focused on exam assessment criteria of word count, bullet point coverage, quality and accuracy of message.
Double lesson ( 2 hrs ) aimed at Yr 11, covering the topic of environment. All 4 skills embedded, as well as extention tasks! Presentation of new vocabulary, speaking grid on which to base the writing task for support, 90 word written task, photo card practice differentiated and supported by my Italian version of the PALMS method vocab mat, fun plenary with treasure hunt game and a contemporary discussion stimulus at the end too!
Listening audio file from Amici included, with answers and transcript as well. Grammar point: Intentional future + infinitive.
Two differentiated lessons ( higher and foundation ) based on the topic of Health, at the chemist / pharmacy
Includes:
listening tasks, with audio file and answers
vocabulary
speaking activity
a quiz
Jobs and job titles - full lesson including listening task, vocabulary and grammatical explanations, GCSE photo description task and vocab mat, as well as a who wants to be a millionaire game
A 2 hour double lesson based on the topic of voluntary work, homeless and charity work , including plenty of GCSE exam task type exercises:
photo description
differentiated reading tasks
listening audio file & transcript
vocabulary and grammar
cultural awareness
A full lesson focusing on the topic of earning and spending pocket money & chores
Listening practice with audio file included, as well as vocabulary, reading and writing tasks.
A generous bundle including 3 lessons based on the topic of weather in the context if holidays, using both present and past tense
Included:
differentiated learning activities
key vocabulary
grammar reminders
games and activities
Listening task, audio file and transcript
A bundle including 2 lessons based on the topic of holidays, past activities.
Included:
GCSE picture based photo card task
key vocabulary
Answer sheets
grammatical checkpoints
games and activities
Quiz
A full lesson with a range of opinion phrases and vocab to express preferences on food & drinks in Italian. Visuals and link to youtube videoclips included. Speaking game and writing frames for a peer-assessed presentation also included! Extension and support for weaker students on each slide.
3 Lessons focusing on :
-whatâs in my school bag / pencil case
objects in the classroom
a variety of activities to practise and consolidate!
Ideal for KS2 / KS3 / beginner classes!