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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. :)

This clear and structured vocabulary mat is designed to support students preparing for the new Edexcel GCSE (9–1) French (1FR1) specification, starting from September 2024 (first certification: 2026). It covers all the key Foundation-tier vocabulary from the “Environmental Issues” topic. Alongside the vocabulary list, the mat features: 10 useful infinitive phrases to help learners understand how to apply the vocabulary in context 10 varied questions across different tenses to support speaking and writing practice Ideal for classroom use, homework or independent revision, this versatile resource can be used throughout the course and in the lead-up to exams as a handy reference and revision tool.

This two-sided chatty mat (sentence builder) 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 two-sided chatty mat (sentence builder) 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. 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 (sentence builder) is a learning aid aimed at preparing KS4 students for their GCSE Russian 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 RUSSIAN Sample Assessment Materials Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9 - 1) in Russian (1RU0). 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 two-sided chatty mat (sentence builder) 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. 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. :) Other GCSE French resources: GCSE French Foundation Tier Read Aloud Practice Tasks: /teaching-resource/resource-13269148 GCSE French Higher Tier Read Aloud Practice Tasks: /teaching-resource/resource-13269154 French Tenses Concise Guide: /teaching-resource/resource-13146316 French Basics Learning Aids + French Tenses Concise Guide BUNDLE: /teaching-resource/resource-13210868 French Irregular Verbs in the Present Tense (FREE): /teaching-resource/resource-13228166

This resource is designed to help students prepare for the Edexcel GCSE French Foundation Tier speaking exam, specifically Task 1: Read Aloud (2024 specification). It supports the development of reading fluency and confidence in reading aloud in a meaningful context, while familiarising students with the exam format. Based on the official Edexcel sample assessment materials, the resource includes 24 read-aloud tasks, covering all six thematic contexts of the new specification. Each task features a clearly stated context and a level-appropriate, exam-style French text that simulates the “Read Aloud” section of the speaking exam. This is followed by two exam-style speaking questions and space for student notes. Vocabulary and grammar used in the texts have been carefully checked against the official Edexcel vocabulary and grammar list to ensure full alignment. This resource is suitable for use in lessons (teacher-led, pair work or independent practice), as homework, revision, exam preparation or cover work. It can also be used for translation practice. Available in Word format for easy editing. Other GCSE French resources: GCSE French Higher Tier Read Aloud Practice Tasks: /teaching-resource/resource-13269154 GCSE French Speaking Exam Picture Description Task Chatty Mat 2024 Spec: /teaching-resource/resource-13147362 French Tenses Concise Guide: /teaching-resource/resource-13146316 French Basics Learning Aids + French Tenses Concise Guide BUNDLE: /teaching-resource/resource-13210868 French Irregular Verbs in the Present Tense (FREE): /teaching-resource/resource-13228166

This resource is designed to help students prepare for the Edexcel GCSE French Higher Tier speaking exam, specifically Task 1: Read Aloud (2024 specification). It supports the development of reading fluency and confidence in reading aloud in a meaningful context, while familiarising students with the exam format. Based on the official Edexcel sample assessment materials, the resource includes 24 read-aloud tasks, covering all six thematic contexts of the new specification. Each task features a clearly stated context and a level-appropriate, exam-style French text that simulates the “Read Aloud” section of the speaking exam. This is followed by two exam-style speaking questions and space for student notes. Vocabulary and grammar used in the texts have been carefully checked against the official Edexcel vocabulary and grammar list to ensure full alignment. This resource is suitable for use in lessons (teacher-led, pair work or independent practice), as homework, revision, exam preparation or cover work. It can also be used for translation practice. Available in Word format for easy editing. Other GCSE French resources: GCSE French Foundation Tier Read Aloud Practice Tasks: /teaching-resource/resource-13269148 GCSE French Speaking Exam Picture Description Task Chatty Mat 2024 Spec: /teaching-resource/resource-13147362 French Tenses Concise Guide: /teaching-resource/resource-13146316 French Basics Learning Aids + French Tenses Concise Guide BUNDLE: /teaching-resource/resource-13210868 French Irregular Verbs in the Present Tense (FREE): /teaching-resource/resource-13228166

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 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. GCSE French resources: GCSE French Foundation Tier Read Aloud Practice Tasks: /teaching-resource/resource-13269148 GCSE French Higher Tier Read Aloud Practice Tasks: /teaching-resource/resource-13269154 GCSE French Speaking Exam Picture Description Task Chatty Mat 2024 Spec: /teaching-resource/resource-13147362 French Basics Learning Aids BUNDLE: /teaching-resource/resource-13210344 French Irregular Verbs in the Present Tense (FREE): /teaching-resource/resource-13228166

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 Practice: /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

This learning aid/poster covers essential English basics, including cardinal and ordinal numbers 1-31, months, days of the week, seasons and date examples. Perfect for classroom displays, learner exercise books or independent learning, it provides a clear and structured guide to key vocabulary. Available in PDF format.

This learning aid/ poster covers essential French basics, including numbers 1-31, months, days of the week, seasons and date examples. Perfect for classroom displays, learner exercise books or independent learning, it provides a clear and structured guide to key vocabulary. Available in PDF format.

This resource is a unit of work that offers a comprehensive set of listening, speaking, reading and writing activities (with model responses and teacher answers) based on the theme of TV and Film of the new Edexcel GCSE French specification (2024/2026). It follows the Foundation tier Scheme of Work: Module 1, Unit 3 – Qu’est-ce que tu regardes? The resource includes 17 engaging activities designed to support students in talking about what they watch. These include key vocabulary development, gap-fill exercises, grammar correction, translation tasks, sentence writing, reading comprehension, listening dictation and structured, exam-style tasks across all four language skills. It is aimed at building students’ confidence in using vocabulary and sentence structures related to media preferences, viewing habits and opinions, while helping them become familiar with the format and expectations of GCSE exam tasks. Suitable for lessons, exam preparation (revision or consolidation), homework or cover work, this resource includes teacher answers to reduce workload and support independent learning. Available in Word format for easy editing and adaptation.

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 Practice: /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