Il y a (8‑Slide PowerPoint)
Bring clarity and confidence to your students’ use of il y a with this concise, high‑impact 8‑slide PowerPoint, perfect for KS3 French lessons. Designed for busy teachers who want resources that just work, this PPT introduces the structure step by step, builds accuracy, and finishes with a fun, error‑spotting challenge.
What’s Inside
Clear explanation of il y a Simple, accessible examples to help learners grasp the structure quickly.
Negative form made easy A visual, student‑friendly breakdown of il n’y a pas de with plenty of model sentences.
Focus on accuracy: de / d’ A clean explanation of when and why de/d’ is used after negatives—no overloading, just what KS3 needs.
Adding quantifiers for richer sentences (e.g.beaucoup, assez, trop, énormément) and to build complexity.
Practice Activities
Speaking pair work Structured prompts that get students talking, using il y a and its negative form confidently.
Translation tasks Short, purposeful sentences that reinforce grammar and vocabulary without overwhelming learners.
Final “Spot the Error” challenge A fun, high‑engagement activity to consolidate learning and check understanding.
Perfect For
KS3 French (Years 7–9)
Revision or reinforcement lessons
Cover lessons with clear modelling
Grammar‑focused starters or plenaries
Why Teachers Love It
This resource is clean, efficient, and classroom‑ready. No fluff, no clutter—just a well‑structured sequence that helps students really understand and use il y a accurately.


