This 5-page file includes: ~A dialog between two brothers, one of which is trying to get the other to be more environmentally friendly! In addition to a lot of environmental vocabulary, the reading features multiple uses of por and para. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~ The same reading but with blanks where por and para should be. Students need to fill in the prepositions to complete the reading. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish as well as a short writing section. ~Answer key. (2pgs) Activity idea: Have students read the script in pairs and then translate. Afterwards, using the new vocabulary students can do pair or group debates on the benefits of recycling, transit vs.car use etc. This reading is also great for Earth Day!

This 3-page file includes: ~A reading from the perspective of a 15-year-old boy in Mexico celebrating the day of the dead with his family. It is written in the first person present tense and is therefore suitable for beginning students of Spanish. The emphasis is on the cultural significance of this holiday. Reading includes a glossary of specialized vocabulary ~A worksheet with 8 comprehension questions in Spanish. ~Answer key. Here is a video link for this celebration to show students: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqJ_8QQwtig

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography about the famous Latin pop singer Enrique Iglesias. It covers his early life, family and rise to fame. It is written in a combination of present and past tenses. Reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet featuring 10 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short translation with some subjunctive. ~Answer Key. This reading makes a great complement to any unit on Latin music, culture or biographies of famous Hispanic people.

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language cultural reading that introduces students to the concept of Mesoamerica as it existed before the arrival of Columbus. It also includes some information on the Mayan and Aztec cultures including their scientific achievements and religions. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 7 reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment in Spanish. ~Answer Key. Level: In present and past tenses

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish reading on the conquest of the Aztec Empire in Mexico by Hernan Cortes and its after effects. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~1 worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions in Spanish. ~Answer key. Vocab includes: la llegada los indígenas los caballos la suerte los dioses los fusiles la viruela el salvador Level: mostly in past tense

This 5-page file includes: ~A script between two friends using many examples of Tener que + Infinitive , Ir a +Infinitive and Querer + Infinitive to talk about what they have to, want to and are going to do this weekend! Includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~The same script with the verbs highlighted for students to see in context. ~A worksheet with 3 parts: 8 true/false reading comprehension questions 12 short sentences where students put in the missing linking word: a, de, que A short writing assignment with the new structures. ~Answer key. (2 pgs)

This 5-page file includes: ~A fun and simple reading with many uses of liking and disliking (gern/nicht gern/mag/lieber) in which 2 students are asked what activities the enjoy and don’t enjoy in winter. ~1 worksheet based on the reading with 10 true/ false reading comprehension questions and a writing assignment for students to write about the activities they enjoy doing in English. ~1 worksheet based on the reading with 10 true/ false reading comprehension questions and a writing assignment for students to write about the activities they enjoy doing in German ~Answer key Level: present tense only

This 4-page file includes: ~A worksheet that requires students to read a flight timetable in Spanish and answer 8 reading comprehension questions. Students must review how to talk about the time and question words! This activity may be done alone, in pairs or for homework. ~Answer key (2pgs) NOTE: There are 2 versions of the worksheet, regular and 24 hour clock.

This 3-page file includes: ~A beginner level reading in the present tense written in the first-person perspective of a 13-year-old student. He talks all about his school and his favorite teacher: his Spanish teacher! Includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet which includes seven reading comprehension questions based on the reading in Spanish as well as a short homework assignment for students to write a brief description of their school and their classes. ~Answer key.

This 8-page file includes: ~24 task cards focused on the imperfect subjunctive (6 cards x 4 cards per sheet) ~Recording sheet ~Answer key These task cards provide a perfect cumulative review of the WEIRDO acronym as they include a mixture of: Verbal expressions: deseaba que… insistía que… Impersonal expressions: Era bueno que… Era raro que… Emotions: Me alegraba de que… Temaba que… Conjunctions: Estudiaba para que… Regular and irregular verbs are featured!

This 3-page file includes: ~A beginner reading in which, Günther, a student from Germany, describes his typical day. He uses many reflexive verbs/separable prefix to describe his various sports, school and extra curricular activities. Followed by 8 reading comprehension questions. ~A worksheet for students to write out their own daily routine. ~Answer key. Includes: sich treffen sich anziehen sich aufwachen sich einschlafen Level: Beginner

This reading is about a family traveling back to Germany to visit the grandparents. It includes a lot of vocabulary relevant to travel. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 7 reading comprehension questions. Answer key included.

This 6-page file includes: ~24 task cards with Conversation starters (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) !1 blank page for your ideas These task cards provide a great way to get beginner students talking in the target language! Example Questions: Was ist dein Lieblingsfach in der Schule? Wie oft gehst du ins Kino? Wohin reist du gern? Wie lange schläfst du?

This 3-page file includes: ~A cultural reading that explains the history and conventions around the important 15th birthday celebrations of the Quinceañera. The reading includes a short glossary of specialized vocabulary up top. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Vocabulary includes: la quinceañera la misa tiara los padrinos el chambelán Great for Hispanic heritage month or simply an adjunct to beginner level Spanish courses.

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography on the fascinating life of Queen Isabel I of Spain who lived at the end of the 15th and beginning of early 16th century. With her husband Ferdinand she formed present day Spain and funded the voyage of discovery of Christopher Columbus. This reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 true/false reading comprehension section and a short writing assignment. ~Answer Key. Level: Mostly Past Tenses

This worksheet requires students to fill in the blanks with the conditional form 17 verbs given in brackets to complete the sentence. (Features both regular + irregular verbs) Includes answer key. Example: Me dijo que ella llegaría____ a las 8 PM. (llegar)

This fun and simple Italian reading helps students to review colors and articles of clothing while also learning noun-adjective agreement in context. Three young people describe their favourite colours and the types of clothing they wear in those colours. Also includes 6 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short answer question. Answer key included

In this easy German Reading, three young people discuss their favorite sports and which sports they play on certain days. The reading is followed by 8 reading comprehension questions. Answer key included.

This 5-page file includes: ~A reading that discusses the importance of soccer in Latin America, the history of the world cup and soccer in general in Latin America. It also discusses the formation of FIFA, the first World Cup and which countries have won it over the years. Updated until 2026 World Cup. The story is accompanied by a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 short answer reading comprehension questions. ~A worksheet on soccer vocabulary with two parts: matching and gap fill. ~Answer key. (2pgs) This is a great complement to any unit on sports, soccer and the World Cup. Level: In present and past tenses; any others in the glossary