I've uploaded a new dialogue to add to the collection. This one is 'geeting to know you'. Pupils read the original in pairs, then make changes to parts in bold, using suggestions on the right. There are many others like this on the site. This one is for Y10, but could be used with fast younger groups. CEFR A1/2.

I have created a document, based on four blog posts, about teaching A-level. It includes links out to blog posts, so is pretty comprehensive, covering principles, working with texts, teaching film and literature, and preparing students for assessment. This would make a good handout for teachers new to teaching A-level. It is in the A-Level section and on the Free Samples page.

I've posted a second GCSE Higher Reading and Understanding paper based, this time, on the Pearson-Edexcel specimen. Answers given. These can be used for other purposes, of course, including end-of-year exams.

A vocab retrieval starter for near beginners. Pupils work in pairs. A makes a noise to represent a word on their list. B guesses. Then vice versa. Based on the game Soundiculous. Two word lists (12 items each) provided, one for each partner. Use with caution!! But could be a really fun starter or filler for the right class. CEFR A1.

I have added more examples and updated a file on the subjunctive. These are drills for oral and/or written practice of common subjunctive triggers. CEFR B1.

I have put together an AQA-style Higher Reading Paper for the 2026 exam (first teaching 2024). This takes into account the new stipulations about high frequency vocabulary. It could be a useful resource now.

A pyramid translation speed test starter. A retrieval and fluency task. 10 slides. Edit as you wish. CEFR A1.

A text with exercises about the state of the housing crisis in France in 2023. Text, vocab to find, questions in French, gap-fill and oral summary. I used ChatGPT to help write the texts on this sheet. The information was from Le Point. Good for Y13 or an excellent Y12 class. CEFR B1/2.

Nine more pyramid translation games. Focus on perfect tense être verbs, first person. Instructions and answers given. CEFR A2.

Video listening with captions. This is a short explanation of French secularism (laïcité) and its historical background. Questions in English. Answers given. Good for Y13. CEFR B2.