I've uploaded another parallel reading task to the Y7 collection. It's called 'A day in the life of a cat'. Students must read the parallel texts, find true statements, then complete some easy daily routine senetnces of their own. CEFR A1.
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I have updated and expanded an A-level resource for Y13 (B2) on the engagement of young people in politics in France (AQA sub-theme). I have added a 'tick the right statements' task and a 90-word summary. Answers given.
This is a series of PowerPoint slides using the 'disappearing text' principle which works so well. A beginner, very short text about Maxime, with words gradually removed in each slide. Ends with a short scaffolded writing task. Edit as necessary for your class. Instructions given. CEFR A1.
A text with exercises on islamophobia in France. Easy text, some vocab to find (not much), correct statements to spot, comprehension questions and discussion. Answers provided. CEFR B1/2.
A current affairs text and exercises about the bombshell story of Marine Le Pen's conviction for embezzling EU funds and the ban from standing at the next presidential election. CEFR B2.
A current affairs resource on mental health in the workplace. Text, multi-choice questions and oral summary in English and French. These current affairs resources are at the top of the left-hand column. I try to update every two or three weeks, depending on the news. CEFR B1/2.
A dialogue to read aloud in pairs and adapt on the topic of DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) programmes. I felt the timing was right! It's also an A-level topic, of course. Good for Y13 or a very good Y12. CEFR B1.
This another video listening and speaking resource based on a Coffee Break French video on YouTube. The topic is why travel is important and would suit a class at Y10 or even Y11. The task is to spot from a list statements which are used. The language is authentic, but can be slowed down, or used with the subtitled version for some classes. CEFR A2.
This another video listening and speaking resource based on a Coffee Break French video on YouTube. The topic is daily routine and would suit a class at Y10 or even Y11. The task is to spot from a list statements which are used. The language is authentic, but can be slowed down, or used with the subtitled version for some classes. CEFR A2.
A video listening tasks for Y9. This is a Coffee Break French video. People are asked when they were born. Students must tick off correct items from a list, then ask their friends the same question (milling around task) and note down answers. There is a subtitled version of the video in the second half which can be used for correcting. CEFR A1/2. You might want to revise numbers and months first!