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Foreign Languages

 

 

Welcome to the Foreign Languages pages.
Look at the General Foreign Languages resources listed below,
or browse through the other MFL ideas and resources using the links in the bar above.

  • Ou est Georges? - A brilliant way of getting children to talk simply to one another in French.
  • Duck Duck Goose - A fun game to reinforce learning of key words such as hello and goodbye.
  • What's Missing? - A fun memory game which can be used to teach vocabulary too.
  • Tips and Tricks - A range of tips and tricks which might help you when teaching other languages to children.
  • Teaching Grammar - A simple but effective way of teaching children about different types of words.
  • Find the Object - An extremely fun way of learning things which can be chanted!
  • Merry Melodies - Introduce new vocabulary using songs which the children know well. A great idea, and not just for MFL!
  • Revising Words - Use this technique to revise words which have already been taught.
  • Living Bingo - Get the children to become living Bingo counters in this fantastic activity.
  • Learning Vocabulary - Some great activities to help children learn foreign vocabulary.
  • Break the Code - A useful technique to review different vocabulary.
  • Running Chinese Whispers - A fast-paced game which can be used to review vocabulary.
  • This is a... - Pass a gesture around the class to teach your children about foreign cultures.
  • Ring a Word - A great game to teach foreign numbers, letters, days, months and much more!
  • New Names - A simple way of introducing and reinforcing French in your classroom.
  • Hot Potato - An activity which encourages quick thinking and remembering vocabulary.
  • Verb / Number Volleyball - A fun way of learning which can be used with a wide variety of topics.
  • Tips with Flashcards - When teaching languages to children using flashcards, try these handy techniques and activities.
  • French Noughts and Crosses (or OXO) Smart Notebook File - This file contains a variety of Noughts and Crosses (OXO) grids which can be used as a game, or as a teaching tool for different topics. Split children into two teams. Each team takes turns to choose a square on the grid (by calling out relevant word / number in French). The winning team is the first to get a line of three.
  • German Noughts and Crosses (or OXO) Smart Notebook File - This file contains a variety of Noughts and Crosses (OXO) grids which can be used as a game, or as a teaching tool for different topics. Split children into two teams. Each team takes turns to choose a square on the grid (by calling out relevant word / number in german). The winning team is the first to get a line of three.

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