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, Y8 (Very low intermediate)

Another set of 5 retrieval "do now" grids, featuring examples of verbs in the near future. For oral or written use. Lots of possibilities. Could be used with a good Y7 class. CEFR A1.

, Y8 (Very low intermediate)

6 more retrieval grids ("do nows" if you like). This group features perfect tense, first person, -ir, -re and irregular past participles. As with the others, you can use in various ways, both orally or in writing. Could suit all pupils. CEFR A1.

, Y8 (Very low intermediate)

A set of 5 grids of chunks to practise easy sentences using perfect tense verbs (être verbs, 1st person)). Could be done orally, e.g. in pairs, or as a timed challenge. Some classes could add their own chunks for more challenge. Could be a 'do now' task. CEFR A1.

, Y8 (Very low intermediate)

A set of 5 grids of chunks to practise easy sentences using perfect tense verbs (regular -er past participles). Could be done orally, e.g. in pairs, or as a timed challenge. Some classes could add their own chunks for more challenge. Could be a 'do now' task. CEFR A1.

, Y7 (Beginner)

Another set of 5 "do now" retrieval starter slides. This set features common -er verbs with other common chunks. They can be used orally or in writing.

, Y7 (Beginner)

Five short paragraphs to complete with words given as options. For beginners. Designed as a "do now" task for beginners. Could be done to a time limit. There are now three sets of "do nows" on the Y7/Primary page.

, Y7 (Beginner)

A set of 5 "do now" slides, each one with six sentences to complete to a time limit. Beginner level. CEFR A1. I'll be adding other "do nows" in future.

, Y7 (Beginner)

A set of five "do now" slides. These consists of boxes of chunks which students have to combine to make as many sentences as possible in, say, five minutes. Some silly combinations. You could use these as fillers too. CEFR A1.

, Y12-13 (Advanced)

I've updated two documents on the A-level page to do with the French political system. This is to take account of the recent elections.

, Y9 (Low intermediate)

A narrow listening task: "A visit to Paris". This is based on an existing resource, but with verbs put in the near future and other adjustments made. True/false and matching. Answers given. Could be used with a strong Y8 group too. CEFR A1/2.