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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- Technology -Present/Past tense- Sofía y la tecnología- Reading practice
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Spanish- Technology -Present/Past tense- Sofía y la tecnología- Reading practice

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Sofía 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 - GCSE - National 5 _Education post-16 and future plans _ Listening practice
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French - GCSE - National 5 _Education post-16 and future plans _ Listening practice

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Mathieu, a 17-year-old pupil currently in year 12 in France, intends to focus on mathematics and sciences while preparing for his important Baccalauréat exams. After completing school, he contemplates a gap year for travel or an apprenticeship as an electrician, all depending on his exam results. He is determined to achieve his future goals. Enhance your GCSE French Years 10 & 11 or your National 5 pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive Listening worksheet (11 questions with answers, an MP3 file and a transcript), focused on the topic of school and future plans.
French - Clothes - School Uniform - De Glasgow à Chantilly  - multiple choice _ Listening practice
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French - Clothes - School Uniform - De Glasgow à Chantilly - multiple choice _ Listening practice

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Farid lives in Chantilly near Paris with his brother Ali and mother Chérifa, having previously resided in Glasgow for a year. He enjoyed Glasgow, particularly skateboarding at Loading Bay, but disliked the school uniform, feeling it restricted self-expression. Currently, He appreciates attending a school without a uniform in Chantilly, allowing for personal expression and creativity. Enhance your Year 8/9 or S2/3 BGE pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive differentiated multiple choice listening worksheet focused on clothes and school uniforms in French; it covers essential aspects such as colours, adjective agreements, past and present tenses and expressions of opinion. Answers, 3 MP3 files and transcript are included.
French - Describing my bedroom - Elodies Cozy Bedroom - Reading practice
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French - Describing my bedroom - Elodies Cozy Bedroom - Reading practice

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Élodie’s bedroom is truly her favourite place in the world, as it offers a warm and joyful atmosphere, adorned with pastel pink walls and fairy lights. It features a spacious area for dancing, complete with a large mirror and Bluetooth speaker, making it ideal for practising choreography and enjoying music. Enhance your Year 7/8 or S1/2 BGE pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive reading worksheet focused on the topic of bedroom description in French. An engaging multiple-choice quiz designed to foster understanding and confidence in the language.
French - Holidays- Rose et son séjour à Aberdeen- Reading practice
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French - Holidays- Rose et son séjour à Aberdeen- Reading practice

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This summer, Rose had the pleasure of spending a week in Aberdeen, immersing herself in Scottish culture and enhancing her English skills. Her time there was remarkable, from exploring the city’s stunning architecture to participating in local traditions. This experience has left a lasting impression on her. Enhance the language skills of your Year 8/9 or S2/3 BGE pupils with this multiple-choice reading comprehension worksheet focused on holidays and culture. Featuring predominantly past tense sentences alongside some in present and future tenses, it also includes vocabulary on various leisure activities, serving as an excellent model for inspiring pupils to write about their recent holidays.
French - Describing rooms - Mathias_New_House_- Reading practice
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French - Describing rooms - Mathias_New_House_- Reading practice

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Mathias has recently moved to a new home in La Mothe-Achard, which he finds delightful and spacious. His large bedroom offers comfort and a pleasant view of the garden, while the inviting living area, equipped with a massive television, complements the open kitchen. The extensive garden provides ample space for outdoor activities, enhancing his living experience. Enhance your Year 7/8 or S1/2 BGE pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive reading worksheet focused on the topic of rooms in the house in French. An engaging multiple-choice quiz designed to foster understanding and confidence in the language.
French - school timetable- Une journée typique au collège- Reading practice
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French - school timetable- Une journée typique au collège- Reading practice

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On a typical Tuesday, Rose wakes up at seven and enjoys breakfast before walking to school, and listening to music. Her favourite subject, French, starts the day, followed by Maths, History, and English. Afternoon activities include a drama club, which boosts her confidence and allows for creative expression. Enhance your Year 7/8 or S1/2 BGE pupils’ language skills with this multiple-choice reading comprehension worksheet with answers.
French - Clothes Shop Dialogue- Anatole et sa chemise - Reading practice
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French - Clothes Shop Dialogue- Anatole et sa chemise - Reading practice

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Anatole consults a sales assistant regarding the size of a trendy blue shirt, initially considering a medium but ultimately deciding on a large after recognising a promotion. He also examines other colours but reaffirms his preference for the blue shirt before making the purchase. Enhance your Year 8/9 or S2/3 BGE pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive reading worksheet. Focused on the topic of clothes in French, it covers essential aspects such as colours, adjective agreements, and expressions of opinion.
French - Cinema _ Film review -- Reading practice
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French - Cinema _ Film review -- Reading practice

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In “Au-delà des ombres,” directed by Sophie Courblay, the narrative follows Julien, an adolescent confronting the mysterious disappearance of his friend. The film explores themes of fear, courage, and resilience, underscored by striking visuals and a captivating soundtrack. Max reviews this film and highly recommends it for its profound insights into adolescence. Enhance your Year 8/9 or S2/3 BGE pupils’ language skills with this multiple-choice reading comprehension worksheet on a film review. It can also be used as a model text to help write a film review.
French - At the snack bar _Dialogue_Reading  practice
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French - At the snack bar _Dialogue_Reading practice

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On a sunny Saturday afternoon, Alain and his friend Marc visit their local snack bar to unwind after a week of classes. While ordering, they discuss their favourite video games, but a mix-up occurs with Alain’s hamburger order, which is promptly resolved by a courteous waitress. Enhance your Year 8/9 or S2/3 BGE pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive reading worksheet. Focused on the topic of food/transactional language in French.
French - Clothes - online clothes shop -Ardeen-T-Shirts - Reading practice
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French - Clothes - online clothes shop -Ardeen-T-Shirts - Reading practice

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The online Ardeen T-shirt collection features five stylish designs catering to various preferences, including urban, rock, summer, athletic, and retro styles, priced between ten and twenty-two euros. Each T-shirt is available in assorted sizes and colours, with distinctive promotional offers. Enhance your Year 8/9 or S2/3 BGE pupils’ language skills with this 9-question comprehensive quiz reading worksheet focused on clothes in French; it covers essential aspects such as colours, numbers, and several adjectives to describe T-shirt design styles.
French -Where I live and family- Bertrand et sa famille - Listening practice
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French -Where I live and family- Bertrand et sa famille - Listening practice

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Bertrand, a fourteen-year-old pupil from the small Belgian village of Yves, enjoys drawing and playing football. He describes the picturesque countryside surrounding his home and the seasonal changes that enrich his peaceful life. His family consists of four members, including his ten-year-old sister, Sophie, who aspires to have a dog. Enhance your Year 7/8 or S1/2 BGE pupils’ language skills with this listening worksheet with a mp3 file, focused on the topic of my town and family. An engaging multiple-choice quiz designed to foster understanding and confidence in the language.
French - My house - description - Chez Sophie  - Reading practice
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French - My house - description - Chez Sophie - Reading practice

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Sophie, a thirteen-year-old living with her family in a fifth-floor flat in Lyon, enjoys her blue-painted room filled with books and video games. She dreams of a house with a garden and a spacious kitchen for cooking with loved ones. Sophie’s ideal home would also feature a games room and a library tailored to her interests. Enhance your Year 7/8 or S1/2 BGE pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive reading worksheet focused on describing the different rooms in a flat in French. An engaging reading worksheet with 11 questions in French followed by the answers, designed to foster understanding and confidence in the language.
French - Clothes - School Uniform - De Glasgow à Chantilly  - Reading practice
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French - Clothes - School Uniform - De Glasgow à Chantilly - Reading practice

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Farid lives in Chantilly near Paris with his brother Ali and mother Cheriffa, having previously resided in Glasgow for a year. He enjoyed Glasgow, particularly skateboarding at Loading Bay, but disliked the school uniform, feeling it restricted self-expression. Currently, He appreciates attending a school without a uniform in Chantilly, allowing for personal expression and creativity. Enhance your Year 8/9 or S2/3 BGE pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive reading worksheet focused on clothes and school uniforms in French; it covers essential aspects such as colours, adjective agreements, past and present tenses and expressions of opinion.
French - Family and Pets - Mohamed et sa famille  - Reading practice
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French - Family and Pets - Mohamed et sa famille - Reading practice

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Mohamed lives in Blois France, with his mother, stepfather, and sister Nadia, who is eighteen years old. They have a kind, large black dog named Max, who is twelve years old. Despite his desire for a pet snake, which his mother deems dangerous, Mohamed cherishes the time spent with his family. Enhance your Year 7/8 or S1/2 BGE pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive reading worksheet focused on the topic of family and pets in French. An engaging multiple-choice quiz designed to foster understanding and confidence in the language.
French - Where I live -Chez Sophie  - Reading practice
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French - Where I live -Chez Sophie - Reading practice

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Sophie, a thirteen-year-old girl from Lyon, lives in a fifth-floor apartment with her family. Her favourite room is her blue bedroom, which contains a desk for homework, numerous books, and video games. Sophie’s dream is to live in a house with a garden and an ideal space for her hobbies and friends. Enhance your Year 7/8 or S1/2 BGE pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive reading worksheet focused on describing my house in French. The questions are in French.
French - Directions-My Town - Samir découvre Orléans-Listening practice
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French - Directions-My Town - Samir découvre Orléans-Listening practice

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In a conversation between Samir, a new pupil, and Tang, they discuss local amenities in Orléans. Samir asks for directions to the swimming pool, market, cinema, and library, while also inquiring about Tang’s opinion of the city. Tang expresses his fondness for Orléans, noting that he has always lived there. Enhance your Year 7/8 or S1/2 BGE pupils’ language skills with this listening worksheet about directions and places in town.
French - Family -Sebastien et sa famille - Reading practice
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French - Family -Sebastien et sa famille - Reading practice

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Sébastien, a fifteen-year-old from Biarritz, enjoys surfing and beach activities with his sister, Sarah, who prefers sandcastle building. His family, including parents Pierre, a surfing instructor, and Claire, a baker, cherishes weekends filled with seaside picnics and sunset walks. Enhance your Year 7/8 or S1/2 BGE pupils’ language skills with this multiple choice reading comprehension worksheet.
French_Regular IR-verbs _Present Tense_ Practice
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French_Regular IR-verbs _Present Tense_ Practice

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This worksheet presents four engaging activities designed to enhance pupils’ understanding of regular IR verbs in the present tense: fill-in-the-blanks, conjugation drills, a gap filling exercise, translation exercise, and a short dialogue creation. Collectively, these tasks foster both recognition and practical application of IR verbs for effective learning outcomes.