Celebrations And Festivals – Free German Listening Practice Video for GCSE
Celebrations and Festivals in German Speaking Countries German Listening Practice for GCSE and Advanced Beginners on Feste und Feiertage in Deutschland und Österreich Want to learn German? Wish to do some German listening practice on celebrations and festivals? Or do you just want to learn about some religious and non-religious festivals in Germany and Austria? Well, this post and video is for you! There isn’t enough German listening practice material that is accessible for advanced beginner and intermediate German students. Therefore, I decided to create my own , along with a video. This is mainly so my students can practise listening skills in German. However, also so that they can…
Household Chores – Free French Listening Practice Video for GCSE Students
Household Chores / Les Tâches Ménagères Video for Listening Practice Need some GCSE French listening practice for KS3 or KS4 students? If so, check out this authentic and original video for French learners. It includes a native French speaker talking for approximately three minutes about household chores (les tâches ménagères) in French. How can you use this video to practise French listening skills? You can use this video in the French classroom as part of a lesson, for homework or as revision for GCSE. It allows KS3 and GCSE French students to practise their French listening skills on the topic of household tasks and chores. What does this les tâches…
15 Free GCSE French Videos for Listening Practice by Topic
GCSE French Listening Practice I don’t feel like there is enough GCSE French listening practice material out there for GCSE French students. Therefore, this post includes a collection of authentic videos on different topics at KS3 and GCSE level. My sole aim in creating these videos is to give more freely available content to French learners on topics they are studying as French listening practice. Use them in the classroom, as a homework listening task or as listening revision for GCSEs, or at KS3 (or equivalent) level. The videos are there to help students develop their listening confidence and comprehension skills through authentic practice. Topics for GCSE French Listening Practice…
22+ Useful French Halloween Activities for Beginner and Intermediate Lessons
Low-Prep and No-Prep Halloween Activities for French Lessons Ideas for Beginner and Intermediate French Students The theme of celebrations and traditions is a staple topic in the UK for GCSE French examinations of late. So, Halloween is the perfect topic to study at KS2, KS3 and KS4 during French language lessons in October. Since it’s a relevant topic to autumn, hopefully students will be able to apply the French Halloween vocabulary to their lives, thus helping the vocabulary to stick better. The Halloween activities for French lessons below are perfect for beginner and intermediate level French learners. Halloween in French Speaking Countries Although Halloween is not a traditionally French celebration,…
Teaching Online – A Reflection
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21 Amazing Free Websites for Remote Learning in Language Lessons
An amazing list of free websites for modern language lessons which are perfect for remote language lessons and distance learning. I have used them in my French and German GCSE lessons, as well as with my ESL groups. I have found they have really helped with my planning, lessons and feedback giving too. Enjoy! Feel free to add your suggestions in the comments below. 1. Remove.bg – removes the background on images 2. Spiral.ac – best used in live lessons for discussion work. Students don’t need a log in. You just share the link. 3. Teachermade.com – upload any worksheet you already have and it makes it digital for students…
How To Increase Engagement In Language Lessons with Remote Learning
Helping Language Teachers Save Time With Easy To Implement Remote Teaching Ideas, Tips, Tricks and Websites A WORK IN PROGRESS come back soon to get all the great ideas! I recently started teaching from school again in my new role as a German and French language teacher, after a two year break of private language tutoring. During this period of time I had, in my opinion, quite successfully been using technology to teach my private French and German students. I have been an advocate of Flippity for ages and have used Skype, Zoom and MS Teams for the last few years. I hope that these ideas on ‘how to improve remote…
How To Learn Vocabulary & Boost Students’ Confidence in Language Lessons
Help Students To Learn Vocabulary in Language Lessons Without Them Knowing! When I get a new French or German GCSE tutee or a group of GCSE language students, we do a quick diagnostic. I ask the students to select two areas that they feel they need help with and why. This includes: vocabulary in language lessons, speaking, reading, writing, listening, grammar and translation. Although it varies, generally, the two main areas for concern for my language students are: VocabularyFeeling overwhelmed at the level of vocabulary they are required to know. Especially for communication, understanding and exams, as well as lack of exposure and practice. ConfidenceConfidence issues when speaking, listening and…
Running A Wonderful COVID-Friendly European Day Of Languages 2020
Why Celebrate The European Day of Languages 2020? The European Day of Languages 2020 on 26th September is an excellent opportunity to promote languages within schools. Not only with Brexit around the corner but also with more pressure on languages in schools and colleges after such a long break during the pandemic. Celebrating the European Day of Languages 2020 is an excellent opportunity for MFL Teachers to show that languages do exist and they are worth celebrating. Previous European Day of Languages Events A few years ago, I was in charge of organising the itinerary and events for this fabulous celebration of languages. I spent ages preparing. because my events…
7 German News Sites All German Students Should Read
News Websites for German Learners Learning a language is tough. There’s no point in sugar coating it. However, there are lots of tips and tricks that can make learning German easier. Reading the news of German news sites is definitely one of them. Articles are rich in the most current vocabulary. They also give students a valuable insight into the culture of the countries where the language they speak is spoken. Research shows that reading develops a broader vocabulary, increased general knowledge and a better understanding of other cultures. Thus, reading articles on German news websites will help German learners to develop their range of vocabulary and improve their knowledge…
