This is a resource for Y10-11 (Higher GCSE). This would suit a higher-attaining class. In pairs, each student takes the identity of a French person describing their lifestyle. They have a short first person text to refer to and a set of questions to ask their partner. Each partner takes turns aksing a question and takes notes. The resulting info can be shared with the teacher or written up as a short essay. CEFR A2.

A lesson based on an information gap. Each partner has a first person text which describes their imaginary voluntary work. Each partner also has a set of French questions to ask in order to find out what their partner does. Students take notes, then report back in the third person to the teacher. CEFR B1.

Arthur tells us about his work as a volunteer (based on a real account). A short text, multi-chocie questions, questions in French, a gap-fill and 75-word summary. CEFR B1. Good for Y12.

Another New York Times-style Connecctions vocab game. 5 slides of 16 words or chunks. For each slide students must put them into thematic groups of four. This could be used with Y9 or Y10, but I have put with the set of Y9 starters. Edit as you wish. CEFR A2.

Three New-York Times-style Connections games for Y13. Students must look at 16 words, then group them into four semantic categories. I'd suggest this be done in pairs, with discussion and some teacher input where words may not be known. As a follow-up, students could produce senetnces including each word. I prompted Chat GOPT to come with grids based on themes such as immigration, diversity, xenophobia, environment, prisons and women's rights. Good for vocab building and discussion. CEFR B2.

A New York Times-style connections starter game for easy beginner vocab. Three slides with single words, two with short phrases. Edit as you wish. CEFR A1.

A full lesson plan (or edit out instructions and just use the resource). Topic: 'Ma région'. Pre-reading vocab brainstorm, text, vocab to find, multi-choice, true/falsee. gap-fill, questions and a paragraph to write. This is easy for Y10 and a fast Y9 could do this. CEFR A2.

A full resource/lesson plan for Y10-11 on vaping. Pre-reading vocab to identify, text, vocab to find, true/false, multi-choice, questions in French, discussion questions and paired vocab testing. All teacher suggestions and answers given. I used Chat GPT to produce the bulk of the material, then added/adjusted to my liking. CEFR A2/Higher GCSE.

Video listening. Topic: history of the Cannes Film Festival. This is a gap-fill. The video may be played at reduced speed for some classes. Good for Y12 or easy Y13. CEFR B1.

A full lesson plan/resource on the topic of celebrity culture. Text, words to find, comprehension questions in English and French, gap-fill, true/false, false sentences to correct. All instructions and answers given, but you can remove the instructions if you just want to use the resource. Level A2 (GCSE Higher).