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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 - 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.
French - Opinions and school - Sarah et Mathieu - Reading/Listening practice
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French - Opinions and school - Sarah et Mathieu - Reading/Listening practice

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Sarah lives in Montreal with her sister Emilie and parents, Joseph and Farida. She enjoys studying biology but finds her sports teacher overly strict, while Mathieu resides in Brussels, favouring mathematics and engaging in video games as a weekend pastime. Enhance your Year 7/8 or S1/2 BGE pupils’ language skills with this multiple-choice reading comprehension and gap-filling worksheet. This comes with an mp3 file for the activity 2.
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.
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 - 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.
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.