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Vocab building, sentence creation and fluency practice

I've been working on a booklet to support GCSE students with their vocabulary knowledge, use and fluency. The booklet consists of 18 pages, based on AQA sub-themes, though you could use it with other exam boards, even if they do not presctribe specific topics. I'll share an example of a topic below. You'll see that the format is similar to worksheets I designed ofr A-level, but at an easier level and with slight changes. I used Chat GPT to come up with the vocabulary and example senetnces. I just did a little light editing.

I have not limited theshto the exam board vocab lists, but the vast majority of the words fall within the high-frequency category.

The booklet could be printed off in its entirety, possibly for revision before exams, or you could pick and choose specific topics during a unit of work.

Frenchteacher users will find the booklet on the Y10-11 page, right-hand column, in the GCSE exam section (2024 onwards). Here is the sample, with the tasks graded from easy (input) to harder (output).


Vocabulary building – healthy living and lifestyle

1. Link with a line the phrases on the left to their correct translation.

Français

Anglais

manger équilibré

to stay active

faire du sport

healthy food

boire de l’eau

breakfast

éviter les sucreries

to go for a walk

les fruits et légumes

to be fit/in good shape

faire de l’exercice

to avoid sweets

dormir assez

stress

être en forme

to eat a balanced diet

ne pas fumer

sleep

éviter l’alcool

to do sport

manger trop gras

to sleep enough

faire une promenade

to avoid alcohol

le petit déjeuner

mental health

la nourriture saine

to exercise

le régime alimentaire

fruits and vegetables

le stress

to eat too much fat

rester actif

to drink water

la santé mentale

not to smoke

le sommeil

diet (eating habits)

le bien-être

well-being

 

2. With a partner, test each other on each phrase, first from French to English (easier), then English to French (harder).

3. For each word/phrase, write a French sentence to show it in context. Then share with a partner or the teacher. You can change phrases given with an infinitive of the verb, as in the example below.

For example:  manger trop gras : Malheureusement je mange trop gras en général

Example sentences

  1. Manger équilibré – Il est important de manger équilibré pour rester en bonne santé.
  2. Faire du sport – Je fais du sport trois fois par semaine.
  3. Boire de l’eau – Il faut boire beaucoup d’eau chaque jour.
  4. Éviter les sucreries – Elle essaie d’éviter les sucreries pour garder la ligne.
  5. Les fruits et légumes – Les fruits et légumes sont bons pour la santé.
  6. Faire de l’exercice – Mon frère fait de l’exercice chaque matin.
  7. Dormir suffisamment – Tu dois dormir suffisamment pour être en forme.
  8. Être en forme – Il fait du vélo pour être en forme.
  9. Ne pas fumer – Ne pas fumer est très bon pour la santé.
  10. Éviter l’alcool – Ils préfèrent éviter l’alcool pendant la semaine.
  11. Manger trop gras – Manger trop gras peut provoquer des problèmes de santé.
  12. Faire une promenade – Nous faisons une promenade après le dîner.
  13. Le petit déjeuner – Le petit déjeuner est le repas le plus important.
  14. La nourriture saine – Ma mère prépare toujours de la nourriture saine.
  15. Le régime alimentaire – Mon régime alimentaire est riche en légumes.
  16. Le stress – Le stress peut être dangereux pour la santé.
  17. Rester actif – Il faut rester actif, même en hiver.
  18. La santé mentale – La santé mentale est aussi importante que la forme physique.
  19. Le sommeil – Le sommeil aide le corps à se reposer.
  20. Le bien-être – Je fais du yoga pour mon bien-être.

 

Fluency practice

Using the original list, try to talk for at least one minute about healthy lifestyle. A partner could time you. You could make this is a contest – who can talk the longest?

 

 

 

 



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