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
This Question Words resource presents essential question words in Italian with English translation 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 Question Words resource presents essential question words in Spanish with English translation 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 Question Words resource presents essential question words in English 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 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 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 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 resource is worksheets/lesson on jobs and professions in English, designed for Italian native speakers learning English as a Second Language. 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 9 varied exercises targeting reading and writing skills, such as translation, fill-in-the-blank, error correction and reading comprehension with multiple-choice questions. Instructions are provided in both English and Italian to ensure clarity and accessibility.
Ideal for beginner to intermediate learners, it offers a structured yet flexible approach to learning vocabulary, grammar and sentence structure in a practical way.
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.
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 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 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 resource provides structured practice for Edexcel GCSE French Foundation 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 and other activities (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 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 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 comprehensive resource is designed to support Edexcel GCSE French Foundation Tier students in preparing for their writing exam, specifically Tasks 2 (40 – 50 word task) and 3 (80 – 90 word task) of the 2016 Specification.
It includes:
• Clear exam guidelines for Tasks 1–4, including word counts, key tips and exam strategy advice.
• Structured templates for Tasks 2 and 3 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 creative learning aid is designed to make mastering high-frequency French irregular verbs memorable and fun! Using catchy rhymes and vivid imagery, it helps students learn the present tense conjugations of four essential verbs: être, avoir, aller, and faire.
Benefits:
The playful poems provide a lively, low-pressure introduction to irregular verbs.
A mix of French and English reduces stress while keeping learners engaged.
Humorous and silly rhymes make conjugations stick effortlessly!
Perfect For:
KS3 and KS4 learners (ideal for classroom displays, revision or GCSE exam prep).
Independent study, warm-up activities, or memory games.
Available in PDF format.
P.S. From a psychological perspective, this method leverages the “bizarreness effect,” a well-documented memory phenomenon where the brain encodes and recalls unusual, absurd or emotionally engaging information more effectively than mundane facts.
Why It Works:
Attention & Novelty - The absurdity (“I am a pot of jam”) triggers the hippocampus to prioritize the information as noteworthy.
Dual Coding - Pairing words with vivid mental images (e.g., a dancing clam) engages both verbal and visual memory systems.
Emotional Engagement - Humour and rhyme activate the amygdala, enhancing retention by linking emotion to learning. :)
French Irregular Verbs in the Present Tense: /teaching-resource/-13281711
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 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.
This comprehensive teaching resource is designed to help students excel in the GCSE Edexcel French Speaking Exam (Higher Tier). Covering all six thematic contexts and their associated topics, it provides a structured approach to mastering the Follow-On Conversation part of the speaking exam. Fully aligned with the 2024 specification and the Pearson Scheme of Work, it ensures targeted exam preparation.
Structure:
Cover (page 1).
Section 1: Overview of all six thematic contexts and their topics (page 2).
Section 2: A detailed list of follow-up questions for each topic, preparing students for exam-style conversations (pages 3-13).
Purpose:
To boost students’ confidence and fluency through a wide variety of realistic, exam-style questions, helping them develop spontaneous responses for the follow-on conversation.
Use:
Ideal for speaking exam preparation, revision, mock exams, homework, cover work or daily speaking practice.
Suitable for teacher-led lessons or independent student practice.
Perfect for teachers seeking a ready-to-use, structured and specification-matched resource to develop confident French speaking skills.
Available in Word format for easy editing.
GCSE French Foundation Tier Follow-On Conversation Question Bank: /teaching-resource/resource-13278245
GCSE French Foundation Tier Read Aloud Practice Tasks: /teaching-resource/resource-13269148
GCSE French Higher Tier Read Aloud Practice Tasks: /teaching-resource/resource-13269154
Picture Description: /teaching-resource/resource-13147362
French tenses (concise guide): /teaching-resource/resource-13146316
This comprehensive teaching resource is designed to help students excel in the GCSE Edexcel French Speaking Exam (Foundation Tier). Covering all six thematic contexts and their associated topics, it provides a structured approach to mastering the Follow-On Conversation part of the speaking exam. Fully aligned with the 2024 specification and the Pearson Scheme of Work, it ensures targeted exam preparation.
Structure:
Cover (page 1).
Section 1: Overview of all six thematic contexts and their topics (page 2).
Section 2: A detailed list of follow-up questions for each topic, preparing students for exam-style conversations (pages 3-14).
Purpose:
To boost students’ confidence and fluency through a wide variety of realistic, exam-style questions, helping them develop spontaneous responses for the follow-on conversation.
Use:
Ideal for speaking exam preparation, revision, mock exams, homework, cover work or daily speaking practice.
Suitable for teacher-led lessons or independent student practice.
Perfect for teachers seeking a ready-to-use, structured and specification-matched resource to develop confident French speaking skills.
Available in Word format for easy editing.
GCSE French Higher Tier Follow-On Conversation Question Bank: /teaching-resource/-13278558
GCSE French Foundation Tier Read Aloud Practice Tasks: /teaching-resource/resource-13269148
GCSE French Higher Tier Read Aloud Practice Tasks: /teaching-resource/resource-13269154
Picture Description: /teaching-resource/resource-13147362
French tenses (concise guide): /teaching-resource/resource-13146316