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, Y9 (Low intermediate)

10 slides, each one with a short paragraph with gaps. Options given, with one distractor for each slide. Good for Y9, possibly a very good Y8. You'll find this on the Y9 page in the 'do-nows' section. A1/2.

, Y12-13 (Advanced)

Video listening. A nice 7m 25 video with captions about the experience of a French teenager in a Montreal high school. Questions to answer in French. Relatively long, but the language is clear and captioned. A good chance for students to hear some Canadian French too. This could be used with a good Y12 or Y13 as part of various themes: school, adolescence, diversity. (CEFR B1)

, Y9 (Low intermediate)

A set of 20 slides, each with four sentences. Students must identify the odd one out. Designed as a starter/'do-now' which could be done to a strict time limit for each slide, e.g. 15 seconds. A1/2.

, Y9 (Low intermediate)

15 slides, each one with a grid of phrases from which students can make sentences. These can be used for speaking or writing. How about each slide to a 5 minute time limit? Or memorise as many sentences in 2 minutes. CEFR A1/A2.

, Y8 (Very low intermediate)

A 'do now'/starter for Y8s. 5 slides with short paragraphs. Words gapped, with options given at the bottom of each slide. A1.

, Y8 (Very low intermediate)

A set of 20 slides, each with four sentences. Students choose the odd one out in each case. This could be used as a starter, for example. The sentences include some use of perfect tense and near future. Easy to edit to match the previous knowledge of your class. A1.

, Y8 (Very low intermediate)

A set of 20 slides, each with four sentences. Students must change one element in each sentence. This could be used as a starter or 'do-now'. Edit as necessary for your class. A1.

, Y7 (Beginner)

Another starter for beginners. 'Change one thing.' 20 slides, each one with four sentences which students have to alter by changing one element. Suggestions for extension given.

, Y7 (Beginner)

20 slides for beginners. Each slide has four sentences. Students have to select the odd one out and say why. This could be a handy starter. Editable as usual. CEFR A1.

, Y7 (Beginner)

A 'do now' style starter where students make sentences from lists of words and phrases. Suggestions for use given. A1.