Three sets of grammar notes for handing out to students. They could be used for display. Perfect tense - regular avoir verbs, irregular avoir and être verbs. Designed for Y8, but could be used with Y9 (very low intermediate).

A set of notes on the subjunctive (present tense). This is a new departure, as I do not normally produce grammar notes for handing out. Expect to see more of these. The notes are for reference only, but can be used alongside the subjunctive worksheets on the A-level page.

Video listening. Worksheet linked to 1jour1actu video on freedom of expression, in the light of the Charlie Hebdo attack. Basic introduction with an opportunity for discussion. Gap fill and discussion questions in French. Good for upper sixth or good lower sixth (low advanced/advanced).

Video listening. This is a Euronews report soon after the terrorist attack on the satirical paper Charlie Hebdo. Questions in French. Model answers given. Free resource.

Video listening. Short interview with the musician Stromae. True/false/not mentioned and short gap fill. It's fast, but the French is not too hard. First resource of 2015. Bonne année!

Present participles crossword for Y10-11, or even AS level. Gap fill clues, so meaning needs to be grasped.

Text and exercises about recent immigration figures for France. A look at recent tendencies. Text, vocabulary to complete, true/false/not mentioned, lexical work, questions for oral and written work, translation and gap fill. The works! This would suit A2 level in England and Wales very well.

Advanced level French to English translation. An extract from Candide, ou l'optimisme by Volatire. Model answer provided.

Advanced level French to English translation. This is from L'Etranger by Albert Camus. It is the famous beach scene, depicting Meursault's state of mind in the lead-up to his crime. Model answer provided.

Advanced level translation into English. This is a passage from Amélie Nothomb's 1999 novel Stupeur et Tremblements. Model answer provided.