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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 -GCSE- National 5-JOBS- Mon expérience de travail à Rouen_ Listening Practice
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French -GCSE- National 5-JOBS- Mon expérience de travail à Rouen_ Listening 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 Listening worksheet. Focused on the topic of Part-time work - Employability in French. It includes 9 questions in English with 2 MP3 files with transcript and answers.
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 Listening worksheet (11 questions with answers), focused on the topic of school and future plans. Answers are included with 2 MP3 files. You may retain or eliminate the multiple-answer options for the questions, thereby tailoring them to better accommodate the specific needs of individual pupils.
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 _ 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 _ 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 _ 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 - 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 -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.
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.
Spanish - GCSE - National 5 - Topics Revision _ Reading _  Listening Practice
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Spanish - GCSE - National 5 - Topics Revision _ Reading _ Listening Practice

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This resource is a comprehensive 39-page booklet designed for teachers of Year 11 and S4 pupils, focused on revising GCSE/National 5 Spanish through reading and listening exercises. This resource includes ten diverse topics, each accompanied by an MP3 file. Each text consists of 10 multiple-choice questions tailored to meet the specific needs of your pupils, allowing flexibility in assessment. Additionally, the booklet contains an answer section and a glossary featuring essential phrases from the texts. It serves as an invaluable tool to support your pupils’ revision in preparation for their exams. summary of the resource: ● Texto 1: Mi familia (page 2) ● Texto 2: Mi personalidad y la de mi mejor amigo (page 4) ● Texto 3: Mi tiempo libre (page 6) ● Texto 4: Vida saludable y nutrición (page 8) ● Texto 5: Contaminación y medio ambiente en mi ciudad (page 10) ● Texto 6: Uso de redes sociales y nuevas tecnologías (page 12) ● Texto 7: Mi instituto, mis profesores y mis planes futuros (page 14) ● Texto 8: Mis últimas vacaciones de verano y mis proyectos de vacaciones (p.16) ● Texto 9: Mi trabajo a tiempo parcial en un supermercado (page 18) ● Texto 10: Mi opinión sobre el aprendizaje del francés y del español (p.20) ● Answers (page 22) ● Glossary (page 31)
French - GCSE - National 5 - Topics Revision _ Reading _  Listening Practice
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French - GCSE - National 5 - Topics Revision _ Reading _ Listening Practice

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This resource is a comprehensive 39-page booklet designed for teachers of Year 11 and S4 pupils, focused on revising GCSE/National 5 French through reading and listening exercises. This resource includes ten diverse topics, each accompanied by an MP3 file. Each text consists of 10 multiple-choice questions tailored to meet the specific needs of your pupils, allowing flexibility in assessment. Additionally, the booklet contains an answer section and a glossary featuring essential phrases from the texts. It serves as an invaluable tool to support your pupils’ revision in preparation for their exams. summary of the resource: ● Texte 1 : Ma famille (page 2) + MP3 file ● Texte 2 : Ma personnalité et celle de mon meilleur ami (page 4) + MP3 file ● Texte 3 : Mon temps libre (page 6) + MP3 file ● Texte 4 : Vie saine et nutrition (page 8) + MP3 file ● Texte 5 : Pollution et environnement dans ma ville (page 10) + MP3 file ● Texte 6 : Utilisation des réseaux sociaux et nouvelles technologies (page 12) + MP3 file ● Texte 7 : Mon lycée, mes profs et mes projets d’avenir (page 14) + MP3 file ● Texte 8 : Mes dernières vacances d’été et mes projets de vacances (page 16) + MP3 file ● Texte 9 : Mon emploi à temps partiel dans un supermarché (page 18) + MP3 file ● Texte 10 : Mon opinion sur l’apprentissage du français et de l’espagnol (page 20) + MP3 file ● Answers (page 22) ● Glossary (page 29)