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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 - A level - Higher - Technology/Work- Challenges and Opportunities of AI_Reading practice
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French - A level - Higher - Technology/Work- Challenges and Opportunities of AI_Reading practice

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This article discussed artificial intelligence (AI). While it poses challenges, such as potential job disruption and costs, AI also offers significant opportunities across various sectors, including healthcare and autonomous vehicles. Enhance your Year 12/13 or S5/6 pupils’ language skills in French with this comprehensive reading worksheet focused on the topic of technology/work.
French -GCSE- National 5-JOBS- Mon expérience de travail à Rouen_ Reading Practice
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French -GCSE- National 5-JOBS- Mon expérience de travail à Rouen_ Reading Practice

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Peter recounts his rewarding experience working part-time at Le Cosmos cinema in Rouen last summer, highlighting financial benefits, improved French language skills, and cultural immersion. He acknowledges challenges, including language barriers and work hour restrictions, yet feels more prepared for future situations. Enhance your Year 10/11or S3/4 BGE pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive reading worksheet. Focused on the topic of Part-time work - Employability in French. It includes 9 questions in English and answers.
French -GCSE- National 5 -  Food / healthy eating - Chez Maxime_Reading practice
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French -GCSE- National 5 - Food / healthy eating - Chez Maxime_Reading practice

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This text 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 10/11or S3/4 BGE pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive reading worksheet. Focused on the topic of food/healthy living in French.
French - GCSE - National 5 _Les bienfaits du vélo_ Reading practice
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French - GCSE - National 5 _Les bienfaits du vélo_ Reading practice

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An article about cycling in a health magazine - Cycling is an enjoyable exercise that enhances both physical and mental health while being gentle on the joints. It improves endurance and strengthens leg muscles, promoting cardiovascular health. Beginners should gradually increase intensity and engage in proper hydration, while also appreciating the social aspects of cycling with friends or family. Enhance yourGCSE French Years 10 & 11 or your National 5 pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive reading worksheet. Focused on the topic of sport/Healthy living in French.
Spanish - GCSE - National 5 _Los beneficios del ciclismo_ Reading practice
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Spanish - GCSE - National 5 _Los beneficios del ciclismo_ Reading practice

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An article about cycling in a health magazine - Cycling is an enjoyable exercise that enhances both physical and mental health while being gentle on the joints. It improves endurance and strengthens leg muscles, promoting cardiovascular health. Beginners should gradually increase intensity and engage in proper hydration, while also appreciating the social aspects of cycling with friends or family. Enhance your GCSE Spanish Years 10 & 11 or your National 5 pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive reading worksheet. Focused on the topic of sport/Healthy living in Spanish.
French - Clothes - Mohammed et ses fringues - Reading practice
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French - Clothes - Mohammed et ses fringues - Reading practice

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The text discusses the significance of clothing in the Mohammed’s life, highlighting a preference for casual attire, particularly sweats and joggers, contrasted with a desire for fashionable branded items. Mohammed expresses dissatisfaction with school uniforms, valuing individual expression, and mentions plans for a more formal outfit to visit a grandparent while seeking employment to fund further purchases. 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 - Food - Au restaurant _Dialogue_Reading  practice
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French - Food - Au restaurant _Dialogue_Reading practice

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A dialogue between Sophie, her mother, and a waiter at Le Petit Gourmet restaurant. Sophie orders steak frites while her mother opts for grilled fish, only to be informed that it is unavailable. Instead, she selects roasted chicken with homemade fries. They conclude by sharing a chocolate cake for dessert. 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 - Food - A Table avec Magalie_Reading practice
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French - Food - A Table avec Magalie_Reading practice

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Magalie discusses their dietary preferences, typically enjoying a ham and cheese sandwich with water or sugar-free orange juice at school, while valuing home-cooked meals rich in balanced nutrition at home. She expresses a passion for cooking, particularly risottos and apple pies, highlighting the importance of a balanced diet and culinary creativity. Enhance your Year 8/9 or S2/3 BGE pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive reading worksheet. Focused on the topic of food in French.
Spanish- Pets - Luisa y sus mascotas - Reading practice
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Spanish- Pets - Luisa y sus mascotas - Reading practice

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Luisa resides on a picturesque farm near Bilbao, Spain, where she cherishes various animals, particularly her energetic dog, Toby. While she appreciates the independence of cats, her sister prefers dogs due to her dislike for feline mischievousness. The surrounding nature, including sheep and occasional deer, highlights the beauty of wildlife in the Basque region. Enhance your Year 8/9/10 or S2/3/4 BGE pupils’ language skills with this reading comprehension worksheet.
French - sports, hobbies and holidays -Present/Past tense- Les Loisirs de Pierre- Reading practice
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French - sports, hobbies and holidays -Present/Past tense- Les Loisirs de Pierre- Reading practice

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The text describes the speaker’s leisure activities, focusing on his preference for football, contrasting with his sister’s interests. It details time spent on devices and visits to grandparents, alongside a family holiday in Spain filled with various enjoyable activities. The text primarily employs the present tense, with past tense reflecting holiday experiences. Enhance your Year 7/8 or S1/2 BGE pupils’ language skills with this multiple choice reading comprehension worksheet.
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.
French - Booking a taxi- Charlotte in Nice-Reading/Listening practice
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French - Booking a taxi- Charlotte in Nice-Reading/Listening practice

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Charlotte would like to book a taxi for her arrival in Nice. Enhance your Year 7/8 or S1/2 BGE pupils’ language skills with this reading/listening worksheet about holidays, physical descriptions and places in town. This worksheet contains engaging activities designed for language learners, including a ‘Find the French’ activity and multiple-answer quiz questions. Additionally, it features an accompanying MP3 file to enhance listening skills and provides the correct answers for reference.
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 - 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.
Spanish- Pets - Luisa y sus mascotas - Listening practice
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Spanish- Pets - Luisa y sus mascotas - Listening practice

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Luisa resides on a picturesque farm near Bilbao, Spain, where she cherishes various animals, particularly her energetic dog, Toby. While she appreciates the independence of cats, her sister prefers dogs due to her dislike for feline mischievousness. The surrounding nature, including sheep and occasional deer, highlights the beauty of wildlife in the Basque region. Enhance your Year 8/9/10 or S2/3/4 BGE pupils’ language skills with this Listening worksheet.
French - GCSE - National-5 -  Family - Reading - Listening-Practice
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French - GCSE - National-5 - Family - Reading - Listening-Practice

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Mathieu is an only child who feels fortunate to have supportive parents. His mother, a dedicated nurse, actively helps him with his studies. His father, an engineer with a great sense of humor, enjoys spending quality time with Mathieu outdoors and playing board games. Together with their golden retriever Max, they have created a warm home environment where Mathieu feels comfortable discussing his life and future aspirations with his parents. Enhance your GCSE French Years 10 & 11 or your National 5 pupils’ language skills with this comprehensive reading /listening worksheet (10 questions with answers), focused on the topic of family relationships in French.