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The classroom physical environment supports active communicative engagement, including visual stimuli and seating considerations.

All student participation in communicating in the target language is encouraged and celebrated.

Making mistakes is a normal part of the process of language acquisition.

Communication in the target language is low stress and low stakes.

A word wall (physical or digital) is used to support target language development.

Students can write and post their own efforts in communicating in the target language.

Students can also add questions in the target language to the learning wall if unsure of how to formulate a phrase or a sentence.

The students have been asked to make a school announcement about an upcoming event in the target language (e.g., European Languages Day, TY craft fair, or talent show). Their task is to gather basic information and create a simple announcement.

You are part of the school's event committee, and you have to announce the details of an upcoming event. Your goal is to create a short and clear announcement that will be posted around the school and/or delivered verbally to classmates. You will work with a partner to make sure your announcement is exciting and easy to understand.

Create a Poster

Draw a colorful poster about the event, including the event's name, date, and details.

Record a Video Announcement

Record a short, fun video saying the event details. Use realia where possible. (Follow school AUP policy)

Role-play

One student plays the role of the school principal, and the other plays the event announcer.

Write a Social Media Post

Write a simple message for your school’s social media page to invite people to the event.

Create a Song

Compose a short song about the event to share with the class.

Event Programme

Make a schedule of the event with times and activities to share with the class.

Keep it Simple:

Use short sentences and basic vocabulary. The goal is for everyone to understand the announcement easily.

Be Creative:

Whether students are drawing, speaking, or acting, make it fun!

Practice Pronunciation:

If students are presenting out loud, allow practice saying the announcement a few times to build confidence.

Cooperative learning:

Students discuss ideas with their partner. They can help each other come up with creative ways to present the information.

Use Visuals:

Encourage students to use photos, pictures, symbols to help convey their messages.

The students have been asked to interact with a school timetable from a country where the target language is spoken. They will work in pairs or groups to ask and answer questions about the timetable, practicing vocabulary related to subjects, days, and times. This will provide an opportunity to compare how school routines differ between their own culture and the target culture, fostering intercultural awareness.

This activity will help them practice vocabulary related to school subjects, times, and classroom interactions while comparing their own school systems with those of the target culture

Timetable Detective: Spot and correct mistakes based on the actual timetable from the target culture's school.

Timetable Quiz: Create a quiz using the real school timetable and ask classmates questions about subjects and times.

My Ideal Timetable: Design and present your ideal timetable, comparing it to how students in the target culture arrange their schedules.

Timetable Match-Up: Use flashcards to match subjects with times from the real-world timetable.

Timetable Bingo: Play bingo with subjects and times, using real-world examples from the target culture’s timetable.

Timetable Role-Play: Act as a school receptionist from the target culture, answering questions about the school’s timetable.

Transition Year students are publishing a monthly French/German/Italian/ Spanish newsletter for your school community. This month’s issue with feature an article called “Local Heroes” and is looking for students to nominate a close friend or family member for this honour. The person featured must live in the community.

To nominate your hero, submit an online form on the school website. Your submission is selected as a finalist. A member of the news team calls you to discuss your nomination, in the target language.

Preparation for the task:

- prepare to give your personal information (e.g. name, age, address)

- gather information on your hero: - name, age, personal details - relationship to you (e.g., father,

friend, neighbour) - why they are a hero.

To complete the task:

- Submit the online form on the school website

- Speak to the news team to share: - your nominee’s details - your own personal information, in the target language.

Keep It Simple: Encourage students to use clear, basic language when asking and answering questions about the timetable.

Practice Pronunciation: Encourage students to focus on correctly pronouncing subjects, days, and times.

Be Creative: Give students opportunities to use visuals or create their own timetables to engage with the task.

Work with Others: Facilitate collaboration in pairs or groups, encouraging students to support and learn from each other.

Engaging with Culture: Guide students in comparing the target culture’s timetable with their own, promoting intercultural understanding.

Ask for Help: Encourage students to ask for clarification when needed, fostering a supportive learning environment.

Create a Hero Poster

Draw a poster of your hero with a picture or symbol and write their name and why they are a hero.

Write a Thank You Letter

Write a short letter (3-5 sentences) to your hero, thanking them for what they do for the community.

Record a Video Message

Make a short video in the target language introducing your hero and explaining why they are important.

Design a Hero Badge

Create a badge that says "Local Hero" and decorate it with a picture of your hero.

Conduct a Simple Interview

In pairs, one student asks questions about the nominee (name, what they do), and the other answers in the target language.

Create a Social Media Post

Write a short social media post (e.g., for Instagram or Twitter) in the target language about your hero.

Use Simple Sentences:
Students focus on basic structures like "My hero is..." or "They help..." so you can clearly express your ideas.

Describe What Makes Them a Hero:
Mention something specific they do. It could be something small but meaningful, like helping neighbors or volunteering.

Use Adjectives to Describe Your Hero:
Use simple words like "kind," "brave," "strong," or "helpful" in the target language to make your description more powerful.

Practice Speaking:
If you're presenting aloud, practice your pronunciation. Don’t worry if it’s not perfect—just speak slowly and clearly!

Work with a Partner:
You can practice your nomination with a classmate before presenting. Help each other with corrections and ideas.

Be Creative:
Whether you're making a poster or a video, feel free to add visuals like pictures or drawings to make your presentation more engaging.

Your school is hosting a group of students from TL country who speak only the language you're learning. Your task is to guide them through the school, helping them find key locations (like the canteen, gym, or library) and giving simple directions in the target language.

This will help them feel welcome and know their way around the school. You'll work in pairs to make a map and practice giving directions to make sure the visitors don't get lost!

Create a Large School Map

Students draw a large map on paper or a whiteboard. Label important locations in the target language.

Give a Guided Tour (Role-play)

Students take turns acting as tour guides and visitors. Students give a guided tour of the school using simple phrases.

Make Signs for Locations

Students create signs for important school places (cafeteria, library, gym) and practice saying them out loud.

Write a “Welcome” Script

Students write a short welcome speech for the visiting students, introducing key locations in the school.

Create a Treasure Hunt Game

Students hide clues around the classroom or school. Use your map and directions to guide classmates to each clue.

Design a Digital Map

Use an app or online tool to create a digital version of your school map. Share it with your class.

The students have been asked to role-play a day at a school canteen in a country where the target language is spoken. They will work in pairs or groups to simulate ordering food, asking about menu items, and discussing dietary preferences. This activity will help them practice vocabulary related to food, quantities, and polite requests while gaining insight into dining customs in the target culture.

The students have been asked to create a menu for a school canteen in a country where the target language is spoken. They will work in pairs or groups to research ingredients, typical dishes and cultural food practices.

Use Simple Phrases:
Keep your directions clear and short. Use basic vocabulary for locations and directions (e.g., "next to," "in front of").

Practice, Practice, Practice:
Go over the directions with your partner several times. Repetition will help you feel more comfortable speaking in the target language.

Use Hand Gestures:
Point to places on the map or use hand gestures to show left, right, or straight. This will help visitors understand your directions better.

Be Creative with the Map:
Make your map colourful and easy to read. You can even add symbols or pictures to represent different places (like a book for the library).

Work Together:
Collaborate with your partner. If you’re unsure how to say something, you can figure it out together.

Role Play: Simulate ordering food at the canteen with designated roles (customer, server).

Menu Creation: Design a bilingual menu featuring typical dishes from the target culture.

Food Quiz: Create a quiz about different foods and drinks available in the target culture’s canteen.

Taste Test: Bring in samples of traditional dishes and discuss their ingredients and cultural significance.

Canteen Survey: Conduct a survey among classmates about their favourite foods and dietary preferences.

Cultural Presentation: Present findings on typical meals in the target culture's schools and compare them with local meals.

Keep It Simple: Allow students to use basic vocabulary and sentence structures to facilitate communication.

Encourage Creativity: Give students opportunities to design menus or create engaging role-play scenarios that reflect their research.

Facilitate Collaboration: Encourage students to work together, share ideas, and support each other in practicing their language skills.

Engage with Culture: Prompt discussions on how food practices differ across cultures, enhancing students’ intercultural awareness.

Provide Support: Be available to assist students with language structures or cultural references they may find challenging.

Encourage Reflection: After the activities, have students share their experiences and insights to reinforce learning.