A parallel gapped translation task for Y13 (CEFR B1/2). The topic is an initiative to counter sexting and other forms of cyber-bullying in Quebec. This could be done as paired dictation, but the task is really designed for one person to complete the gapped parallel translations.

A text with exercises about the International Girls' Day (11th October - 10th anniversary in 2022). Short text, words to find with hints, a bullet point summary to do in English. Answers given. (CEFR A2). Scroll right down the left-hand column.

A simple sentence builder using the verb devoir in the present tense. Affirmative and negative. A possible teaching sequence is provided (CEFR A1).

A beginner parallel reading task about Quebec. True/false, cognates to highlight, vocab to find. Another addition to the set of similar tasks on the Y7 page.

A text about what French people say and do when clinking glasses during an apéro. Origins of 'tchin tchin'! True/false and a paragraph to explain in English. One for adult learners, perhaps!

A resource on slavery in Guadeloupe. Two parts: first, a brief history with questions in English. Second, a set of TripAdvisor comments about the Mémorial Acte museum in Point-à-Pitre with a matching tasks and vocab to find. Good for Y12 (CEFR B1) as part of a heritage topic.

A 30 minute 'instant listening' task. The Channel Tunnel. Aimed at Foundation GCSE (CEFR A2). Could be used with a reasonable Higher group. Gap-fill with options and a faulty transcript to correct. Answers and translation given. Good intensive listening practice. Can be read aloud or played with the accompanying MP3 file (good text-to-speech).

Video listening. A 1jour1question video on strikes. What is a strike? Questions in English and vocab to find. Aimed at Y12 (easy A-level).

A crossword on fruit and vegetables (English to French). Mostly phrases with 'des'.

12 slides with complete beginner sentences to translate either way. Answers given after each slide. Students work alone or in pairs, perhaps to a time limit. A1.