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This two-sided chatty mat available in Word format for easy edit (latest update 19/02/2025) is a learning aid aimed at preparing KS4 students for their GCSE Spanish speaking exam: Picture Description/Picture Based Task of the new EDEXCEL specification (teaching from September 2024, first certification from 2026). It is and based it on the information provided in the GCSE SPANISH Sample Assessment Materials Pearson EDEXCEL Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) in Spanish (1SP1). 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) with possible answers. This resource is also suitable for the current specification. 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. :)

This two-sided chatty mat available in Word format for easy editing (latest update 19/02/2025) is a learning aid aimed at preparing KS4 students for their GCSE German speaking exam: Picture Description/Picture Based Task of the new EDEXCEL specification (teaching from September 2024, first certification from 2026). It is and based it on the information provided in the GCSE GERMAN Sample Assessment Materials Pearson EDEXCEL Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) in German (1GN1). 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) with possible answers. This resource is also suitable for the current specification. 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. :)

French Basics: Articles A and THE, Possessive and Demonstrative Adjectives is a clear and easy-to-use reference guide covering French articles (a, the), possessive adjectives (my, your, his/her, our, your, their) and demonstrative adjectives (this, these) with examples for different genders, plurals and special cases like silent ‘h’ and words starting with a vowel.

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 two-sided French Grammar Verb Tense Chart Study Guide Poster Learning Aid (updated version 13 January 2025) explains how to form different tenses (the present tense (including reflexive verbs and high frequency irregular verbs), the near future tense, the simple future tense (including high frequency irregular verbs), the conditional mood, the simple past tense with avoir and être, the subjunctive mood, the imperfect tense and the past perfect tense) in French. Aim of the Learning Aid: This learning aid is designed to enhance learning and support students in mastering French tenses. Its ultimate goal is to help students build confidence in using French tenses accurately and effectively. Features of the Learning Aid: • Clear and concise explanations • Structured and visually organised layout • Practical examples Benefits for Students: • Builds a strong foundation in French grammar. • Encourages active learning through clear, easy-to-follow examples. • Boosts confidence in understanding French tenses.

This clear and structured guide supports students preparing for the Edexcel GCSE French Speaking Exam: General Conversation (2016 Specification). Designed for both classroom and independent revision, it outlines the exam format and provides a comprehensive bank of practice questions across all themes and topics. Structure: Exam Overview – Summarises the format, timings and assessment criteria for both Foundation and Higher tiers. Students are guided on how to approach the conversation, including how to structure responses using varied tenses and complex language. Themes and Topics Overview – All five GCSE themes are broken down into sub-topics, giving students a clear overview of potential areas to revise and practise. Extensive Sample Questions – A detailed bank of realistic examiner-style questions for each topic, ideal for role-play practice, speaking mocks or building confidence with spontaneous speaking. Benefits: • Builds confidence through familiarity with exam-style questions. • Encourages development of extended and justified responses. • Supports speaking practice with or without a teacher. • Easily adaptable for use in lessons, interventions or homework. Available in Word format for easy editing.

This two-sided chatty mat is available in Word format for easy edit (latest update 19/02/2025) is a learning aid aimed at preparing KS4 students for their GCSE French speaking exam: Task 3 - Picture Description/Picture Based Task of the new EDEXCEL specification (teaching from September 2024, first certification from 2026). It is and based it on the information provided in the GCSE FRENCH Sample Assessment Materials Pearson EDEXCEL Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) in French (1FR1). 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) with possible answers. This resource is also suitable for the current specification. 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. :)

French Basics: Time Expressions is a clear and concise resource designed to help students in mastering a range of time expressions.

French Basics: Opinions is a clear and concise resource designed to support students in using a range of opinions.

French 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.

This two-sided chatty mat (sentence builder) is available in Word format for easy editing (latest update 12/03/2025) is a learning aid aimed at preparing KS4 students for their GCSE Italian 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 Italian Sample Assessment Materials Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9 - 1) in Italian (1IN0). 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) 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. :)

This Question Words resource presents essential question words in French in a clear and fun way. This resource is useful for listening, speaking, reading or writing activities and can be used as reference material (poster, learning mat/ aid, classroom display) for students of all ages and abilities.

This is a series of lessons (updated version 27 Jan 2025) loosely based on Studio 1 French textbook on the topic of internet, technology, and social media (with listening transcripts at the end of the document). It builds on prior knowledge of basic vocabulary and introduces key terms related to digital life, such as devices, activities, and frequency expressions. The resource is provided in a Word format for easy editing and adaptation. It includes 20 varied activities designed to enhance engagement and learning, show progression of skill and knowledge, focusing on the four key language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Suitable for KS3 and KS4.

Increasing language uptake does not come easily. Why Study Languages at GCSE (worksheets with Answers + PowerPoint with Answers), available in Word for easy editing, is a lesson featuring 12 engaging activities aimed at helping Year 9 students reflect on the importance of languages and consider choosing a language as one of their GCSE options. This resource can be easily adapted to teach a lesson on the importance of language learning, just delete ‘at GCSE’ and 2 GCSE-realted questions in Activity 12 :) This resource includes varied activities, such as a Mystery Language Quiz to spark curiosity about global languages, followed by a Celebrities Who Speak Languages activity to show how multilingualism connects to pop culture and success. Students then explore the world through a Where in the World Quiz, linking famous landmarks to the countries they are located in and languages spoken there. The lesson also includes practical activities like Real-Life Situations, learning about Jobs with Languages and discovering global companies where speaking another language is an asset. A Secret Code Challenge adds a fun, interactive element, while the Benefits of Learning Languages section highlights improved memory, problem-solving skills and cultural awareness. By the end of the lesson, students will understand how choosing a language at GCSE can open doors to exciting opportunities — from travel and friendships to careers and personal growth. This resource offers a practical, engaging way to inspire your Year 9 students to choose languages!

This comprehensive and student-friendly revision booklet is designed to support learners in preparing for the GCSE French speaking and writing exams (Edexcel 2016 Specification). The resource is structured into three key sections: Mind-Mapping Key Vocabulary: Students build topic-specific vocabulary through structured mind maps across all five GCSE themes. Each sub-topic prompts learners to recall and categorise key words and phrases—ideal for revision and retrieval practice. Model Answers & Writing Frames: Model sentences and paragraph starters help students develop extended answers. Scaffolding is provided to support learners of all abilities. My Own Writing: Space is provided for students to personalise and adapt the models for their own responses, encouraging independence and creativity while reinforcing memorisation. Benefits: • Promotes active recall and structured revision. • Supports both Foundation and Higher tier learners. • Suitable for classroom use, homework, cover work or independent study. • Prepares students for general conversation and writing tasks. Ideal for KS4 French learners working towards exam success. Available in Word format for easy editing.

This resource provides structured practice for Edexcel GCSE German Higher 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 (6 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 is a KS4 French resource containing 13 varied activities (for 2 or 3 lessons) linked to Module 1 Unit 2 (C’est de la famille!) of the Studio Higher textbook (Edexcel), pages 12 and 13. I have added speaking and writing practice questions with sample answers at the end. This resource can also be used for revision on the topic of family relationships.

This is a KS4 French resource which contains 13 varied activities (for 2 or 3 lessons) which are linked to Module 1 Unit 1 (A comme amitié) of the Studio Higher textbook (Edexcel) pages 10 and 11. I have added speaking/writing practice questions with sample answers at the end. This resource can be also used be used for revision on the top of Friendships.

This reference aid includes high-frequency irregular verbs in English, presenting their base forms, past simple and past participle forms in an easy-to-read format. It is essential for students, teachers and language learners who want to master English irregular verbs with ease. Available in PDF format.