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Languages for 2nd
French, Spanish and German for non-specialist primary teachers — phonics, vocabulary, conversational starters.
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French Pronunciation — Quick Guide for Non-Specialist Teachers
If you're teaching primary French and worried your pronunciation will mislead the children, this guide covers the 12 sounds that matter most, the silent letter rules, and the few patterns most adults get wrong. Read once, set for the year.
Spanish Pronunciation — Quick Guide for Non-Specialist Teachers
If you're teaching primary Spanish and worried your pronunciation will mislead the children, this guide covers the 10 sounds that matter most. Spanish is mostly phonetic — once you learn the basics, you're set for the year.
French Body Parts Vocabulary
12 essential French body parts with pronunciation guide and 'Head, shoulders, knees and toes' song adaptation.
Spanish Family Members
Spanish words for family members — mother, father, siblings, grandparents — with pronunciation and family tree activity.
French Animals Vocabulary
12 French animal words with pronunciation and a 'guess the animal' game.
French Body Parts Vocabulary
12 French body-part words with phonetic guide and the song 'Tête, épaules, genoux et pieds'.
French Greetings & Farewells — Vocabulary Mat
12 essential French greetings and farewells with phonetic pronunciation guide for non-specialist teachers.
French Numbers 1–20
French numbers 1 to 20 with phonetic guide. Includes counting song, number bingo template and quick-fire game ideas.
French — Numbers & Colours — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 French — numbers 1-31 and the basic colours. Covers pronunciation tips, agreement (masculine/feminine colour endings), and using numbers in dates and ages.
French — Whole-Year Scheme for Non-Specialist Teachers
A 36-week French scheme for primary teachers who never trained as language specialists. Six topics across the year, each lasting six weeks, with a fixed weekly lesson structure and the actual French you need pre-written.
German — Whole-Year Scheme for Non-Specialist Teachers
A 36-week German scheme for primary teachers who never trained as language specialists. Six topics across the year, with the actual German you need pre-written. German is rarer in primary settings, but where it's taught, schools deserve a structured scheme.
Spanish Animals Vocabulary
12 Spanish animal words and a guess-the-animal game.
Spanish Colors
10 Spanish colors with pronunciation and a color-by-number activity.
Spanish Family Vocabulary
Spanish family-relationship words and a 'Mi familia' speaking activity.
Spanish Greetings & Farewells
Essential Spanish greetings and farewells with phonetic guide. Use as a vocabulary mat or quick reference poster.
Spanish Numbers 1–20
Spanish numbers 1 to 20 with phonetic guide and three teaching games.
Spanish — Numbers & Colours — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 Spanish — numbers 1-31 and basic colours. Covers pronunciation, agreement (masculine/feminine endings), and using numbers for age.
Spanish — Whole-Year Scheme for Non-Specialist Teachers
A 36-week Spanish scheme for primary teachers who never trained as language specialists. Six topics across the year, each lasting six weeks, with a fixed weekly lesson structure and the actual Spanish you need pre-written. Mirrors the French scheme so dual-language schools can run them in parallel.