A detailed teaching sequence based on using flashcards with beginners. This Y7 resource looks in detail at how you could exploit a set of simple hand-held flashcards. It's part of a new book I am working on over the next few months which will dissect lessons and teaching sequences in details. Scroll down to the bottom of the Y7/primary page.

Advanced video listening about Les Restos du coeur. This is a gap-fill task demanding very careful listening, with some true/false and oral work added. Answers are provided. There are now three different video listening tasks about Les Restos. Volunteering is a sub-theme in the new A-level exam. As with all these video listening tasks they can be done in class, during private study or at home.

Text and exercises about the recent burkini controversy in France. One page article, vocabulary to complete, questions and a translation passage into French. Enough for about 50 minutes' work or a homework.

A detailed lesson plan on the subjunctive written by Sarah Shaw. This consists of a detailed lesson plan with five support resources (two PowerPoint slides and three Word docs, two with cards to cut out, one with a reading task. Great stuff! Many thanks to Sarah Shaw.

Text and exercises for intermediate level (GCSE Higher). The topic is stress in children. Vocab to complete, true/false/not mentioned, oral work, gap fill and summary in English.

Text and exercises on global warming for advanced level. 2015 was the hottest year on record. 2016 will be even hotter. This text looks at the issues and is followed by various language exercises: vocab to complete, true/false/not mentioned, oral work and summary.

Video listening for intermediate (GCSE) level. She's back! Peppa Pig - Noël. Intensive listening. Vocabulary list to complete. Groin groin!

Advanced level video listening. Elodie talks about her work helping the homeless in Lorient. Gapfill and questions in English and French. Answers provided. I also posted this on the blog.

Advanced level video listening. This video explains the concept and history of laïcité (secularism) in France. There are questions in English and some translation. This will fit very well with the new A-level exams and their greater emphasis on knowledge of the culture. It can be found on the A-level and Adult student pages.

Video listening - advanced level. Interview from F2 with Daniel Cohn-Bendit about Brexit. Gap-fill, vocabulary and questions. Transcript provided.This resource was kindly donated by Jo Beamish from St Peter's RC High School.