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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 - Hobbies _Free time - Sarah et sa musique - Reading practice
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French - Hobbies _Free time - Sarah et sa musique - Reading practice

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Sarah, a fifteen-year-old, passionately plays the piano five times a week in a musically inclined family. While she is nervous about upcoming piano exams, the experience fosters creativity and connection, despite the challenges of learning an instrument. Enhance your Year 7/8 or S1/2 BGE pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive reading worksheet with 10 questions, focused on the topic of free time activities/musical instruments.
French - Christmas in France - Noël chez Sophie - Reading practice
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French - Christmas in France - Noël chez Sophie - Reading practice

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Sophie lives in Toulon with her brother Pierre, as they eagerly await Christmas. On Christmas Eve, their mother Claudine prepares a special meal, while their father Christophe decorates the living room. The family celebrates together on Christmas Day, embracing traditions that hold great significance for them. Enhance your Year 7/8 or S1/2 BGE pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive reading worksheet focused on the topic of Christmas in France in French. An engaging multiple-choice quiz designed to foster understanding and confidence in the language.
Spanish- Christmas in Spain - Navidad en la casa de Carlos - Reading practice
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Spanish- Christmas in Spain - Navidad en la casa de Carlos - Reading practice

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Carlos, a sixteen-year-old from Pamplona, Spain, shares that Christmas is a significant occasion for his family, marked by festive preparations and decorations. They gather on Christmas Eve for a traditional dinner, followed by the Midnight Mass, and celebrate with their grandparents on Christmas Day, creating cherished memories together. Enhance your Year 7/8 or S1/2 BGE pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive reading worksheet focused on the topic of Christmas in Spain in Spanish. An engaging multiple-choice quiz designed to foster understanding and confidence in the language.
Spanish - School Subjects and opinions - María y su colegio- Reading practice
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Spanish - School Subjects and opinions - María y su colegio- Reading practice

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María, a thirteen-year-old pupil from Málaga, Spain, enjoys a diverse curriculum at her school, with French as her favourite subject due to her passion for storytelling. She finds maths challenging yet strives to improve, while also engaging enthusiastically in history, English, sciences, and sports, which culminate in a positive school experience. Enhance your Year 7/8 or S1/2 BGE pupils’ language skills with this multiple-choice reading comprehension on the topic of giving your opinion on school subjects.
French - School Subjects and opinions-Marie et son collège - Reading practice
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French - School Subjects and opinions-Marie et son collège - Reading practice

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Marie, a thirteen-year-old pupil from Rouen, France, enjoys a diverse curriculum at her school, with French as her favourite subject due to her passion for storytelling. She finds maths challenging yet strives to improve, while also engaging enthusiastically in history, English, sciences, and sports, which culminate in a positive school experience. Enhance your Year 7/8 or S1/2 BGE pupils’ language skills with this multiple-choice reading comprehension on the topic of giving your opinion on school subjects.
French - A level - Higher - Impact _ of _ Oil _ Lobbying _on_Climate_Change_Action _Reading practice
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French - A level - Higher - Impact _ of _ Oil _ Lobbying _on_Climate_Change_Action _Reading practice

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In 1992, despite growing scientific warnings about climate change, the oil industry’s lobbying thwarted efforts to establish an ambitious international agreement to reduce CO2 emissions. Although some states were beginning to take concrete actions, powerful industrial interests hindered progress, resulting in missed opportunities for significant climate action. Enhance your Year 12/13 or S5/6 pupils’ language skills in French with this comprehensive reading worksheet, focused on the topic of environmental issues.
French - A level - Higher - Deforestation _ in _ the_Amazon  _ Reading practice
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French - A level - Higher - Deforestation _ in _ the_Amazon _ Reading practice

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Deforestation of the Amazon rainforest is a severe environmental crisis, primarily driven by cattle ranching. Activists like Fernando Maia highlight the urgency of this issue, advocating for the preservation of ecosystems and the rights of local communities through sustainable practices. Enhance your Year 12/13 or S5/6 pupils’ language skills in French with this comprehensive reading worksheet, focused on the topic of environmental issues. It includes a text with 2 activities: sum up the text in French and translate an other text into English.
French - GCSE - National 5 _  Technology _ Celebrity Culture_ Reading  _ practice
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French - GCSE - National 5 _ Technology _ Celebrity Culture_ Reading _ practice

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Social media and influencers significantly impact young people’s lives, offering inspiration while posing risks. They can foster unhealthy comparisons, promote deceptive advertising, and lead to screen addiction. Ultimately, it is essential for individuals to adopt a critical mindset and prioritise authentic relationships to safeguard their mental well-being. This GCSE/National 5 reading practice worksheet focuses on the themes of celebrity culture and technology. It consists of one text, followed by various activities, including finding the French, multiple-choice questions in French and answering a set of questions in English, designed to assess pupils’ understanding of the topic presented.
French - GCSE - National 5 _ Science_ Free time_ Reading  _practice
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French - GCSE - National 5 _ Science_ Free time_ Reading _practice

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The Palais de la Découverte, in the heart of Paris, is an iconic place dedicated to science and exploration. Georges, Stéphanie, Jérôme and Nathalie, all aged 16, share their impressions after visiting this museum. This GCSE/National 5 reading practice worksheet focuses on free time activities and science. It consists of 4 texts in the past tense, followed by 3 activities: Who said this? Find the French and a gap-filling exercise in French designed to assess pupils’ understanding of the topic presented. Answers are provided.
French - GCSE - National 5 _ Holidays and tourism_ Reading  _practice
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French - GCSE - National 5 _ Holidays and tourism_ Reading _practice

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This GCSE/National 5 reading practice worksheet focuses on the themes of holidays and tourism. It consists of two texts on Connor’s holidays in Nice, followed by various question types, including comprehension (in English and in French) and translation, designed to assess pupils’ understanding of the topics presented and practising past tense in French.
French - GCSE - National 5 _ Travel _ modes of transport_ Listening  _ practice
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French - GCSE - National 5 _ Travel _ modes of transport_ Listening _ practice

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Chloé prefers flying, citing its speed and practicality for family trips, despite concerns about air pollution. In contrast, Bertrand avoids flights for environmental reasons, favouring boat travel, especially to Corsica. Rosalie enjoys road trips with her family but acknowledges the convenience of trains, while Farid opts for cycling and high-speed trains for longer journeys. Enhance your GCSE French Years 10 & 11 or your National 5 pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive Listening worksheet (20 questions with answers, 4 MP3 files and transcript), focused on the topic of travel and modes of transport in French.
French - GCSE - National 5 _ Culture and traditions_ Food_ Reading  _practice
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French - GCSE - National 5 _ Culture and traditions_ Food_ Reading _practice

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La Socca is a traditional pancake originating from Nice, France, made from chickpea flour, water, olive oil, and salt. Typically served hot and seasoned with black pepper, it is a popular dish enjoyed during social gatherings. Its preparation offers versatility, contributing to its status as a beloved symbol of Niçoise culinary culture. This GCSE/National 5 reading practice worksheet focuses on the themes of Culture and Food. It consists of two texts about La Socca, a traditional pancake originating from Nice in France, followed by various question types, including comprehension (in English and in French) and translation, designed to assess pupils’ understanding of the topic presented.
French - GCSE - National 5 _ Travel _ modes of transport_ Reading  _practice
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French - GCSE - National 5 _ Travel _ modes of transport_ Reading _practice

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Chloé prefers flying, citing its speed and practicality for family trips, despite concerns about air pollution. In contrast, Bertrand avoids flights for environmental reasons, favouring boat travel, especially to Corsica. Rosalie enjoys road trips with her family but acknowledges the convenience of trains, while Farid opts for cycling and high-speed trains for longer journeys. Enhance your GCSE French Years 10 & 11 or your National 5 pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive reading worksheet (20 questions with answers), focused on the topic of travel and modes of transport in French.
French - GCSE - National 5 _ Sports, hobbies and free time_ Present and Past tense _Reading practice
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French - GCSE - National 5 _ Sports, hobbies and free time_ Present and Past tense _Reading practice

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Cécile is a vibrant fifteen-year-old who engages in numerous activities, including football, dancing, and swimming, which she enjoys for fitness and relaxation. She expresses creativity through blogging and social media while cherishing family traditions like card games. Overall, her life is richly fulfilling, embodying her love for diverse experiences. Enhance your GCSE French Years 10 & 11 or your National 5 pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive reading worksheet (11 questions with answers), focused on the topic of Sports and hobbies in French.
French - GCSE - National 5 _ Sports, hobbies and free time_ Present/Past tense _ Listening practice
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French - GCSE - National 5 _ Sports, hobbies and free time_ Present/Past tense _ Listening practice

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Cécile is a vibrant fifteen-year-old who engages in numerous activities, including football, dancing, and swimming, which she enjoys for fitness and relaxation. She expresses creativity through blogging and social media while cherishing family traditions like card games. Overall, her life is richly fulfilling, embodying her love for diverse experiences. Enhance your GCSE French Years 10 & 11 or your National 5 pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive listening worksheet (11 questions with answers), focused on the topic of Sports and hobbies in French. It also includes an MP3 file and a transcript.
French - GCSE - National 5 _ family relationships _ Listening practice
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French - GCSE - National 5 _ family relationships _ Listening 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 listening worksheet (13 questions with answers), focused on the topic of family relationships in French. It also includes 4 MP3 files and a transcript. https://au.pinterest.com/pin/881368589576590598
French - GCSE - National 5 _ School and Clothing Choices  _ Dialogue_Listening Practice
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French - GCSE - National 5 _ School and Clothing Choices _ Dialogue_Listening Practice

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Julien expresses his preference for casual attire, valuing comfort over formality, despite his parents’ concerns about appropriateness. Céline favours a more elegant style while also facing her parents’ criticism regarding her clothing choices. Both agree on the importance of personal expression in fashion. Enhance your GCSE French Years 10 & 11 or your National 5 pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive listening worksheet (10 questions with answers), focused on the topic of clothing preferences for school and at the weekend. It also includes an MP3 file and a transcript. https://au.pinterest.com/pin/881368589576589721/
French -GCSE- National 5 -  Food / Healthy eating - Chez Maxime_Listening practice
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French -GCSE- National 5 - Food / Healthy eating - Chez Maxime_Listening practice

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This listening activity outlines Maxime’s food preferences influenced by family traditions, highlighting his choice of healthy meals at school and the importance of home-cooked dishes. He emphasises the significance of balanced nutrition and expresses a passion for cooking, particularly curries and lemon tarts. Enhance your Year 10/11 or S3/4 BGE pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive listening worksheet. Focused on the topic of food/healthy living in French. It includes an MP3 file, answers and a transcript.