Language Resources by Nina
Full time teacher since 2003. I specialize in fun readings and worksheets.
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Full time teacher since 2003. I specialize in fun readings and worksheets.
German Object Pronouns Worksheet: Accusative + Dative / Akkusativ + Dativ
This German worksheet/quiz includes 3 separate sections for students to review object pronouns:
Complete the object pronouns chart
Matching section between English and German
Identifying pronouns as accusative, dative or both
Answer key included.
Salud y Bienestar Lectura: Spanish Reading on Healthy Habits
In this Spanish reading three people discuss their healthy habits: eating well, meditating, doing sports etc.
Includes 8 true/false reading comprehension questions.
Level: Beginner
Answer key included.
Describing People Spanish Reading: Descripciones Lectura en Español
This 4-page file includes: (100% in Spanish)
~A reading with the descriptions of four people including eye color, height, hair etc.
~The same reading with the verbs ser and tener highlighted for students to see in context on how to use these two verbs to describe people.
~A worksheet with 8 short answer questions based on the readings and a section where students must write the descriptions of two people.
~Answer key.
Level: Beginner
Le Transport Lecture: French Reading on Transportation
In this French reading three people discuss how they get around: plane, taxi, bus, subway, train, bike and on foot!
Includes 8 short answer reading comprehension questions in English OR French to ensure comprehension.
Level: Beginner
Answer key included.
Editable word file
French Comparatives Reading: Lecture avec les Comparatifs
This 6-page file includes:
~A fun and engaging French reading which includes numerous forms of the comparatives and superlatives as Guy discusses how he is different from his very competitive brother and cousins.
~ A worksheet based on the reading with three parts: 10 true/false questions in English, instructions to underline all the comparatives and superlatives found in the story, and a short writing assignment in French.
~The same reading without a glossary and all the reading comprehension in French for differentiated learning.
~Answer key (3pgs)
Editable word file.
Federico García Lorca Biography: Spanish Biography on Poet Garcia Lorca
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish biography about the life of Spanish poet Federico García Lorca. It discusses his childhood, education, personal life, all of his major works and his death during the Spanish Civil War. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading.
~Answer key.
This reading is a great compliment to any unit on Spanish history and writers.
Level: mostly past tenses
Spanish Conditional Reading: ¿Qué harias tú…? (Condicional)
This 3-page file includes:
~A fun reading in which five people are interviewed about what they would do in specific situations. In the answers the students can see the Spanish conditional verb forms in context!
~A worksheet based on the reading which includes two parts: a true/false reading comprehension section and a writing section where students need to describe what they would do in the following situations:
~ Answer key
¿Qué harías si perdieras algo importante?
¿Qué harías si encontraras una cartera (wallet) en la calle?
¿Qué harías si tus padres te dieran un regalo que no te gusta?
¿Qué harías si fuera el último día de clases?
¿Qué harías si pudieras cantar muy bien?
Level: Upper Intermediate
Present Progressive Spanish Worksheet
This worksheet explains the formation of regular and irregular present participles.
Explanations are followed by a list of common irregular participles and 10 short answer questions.
Beginner Level
Editable file
Bundle
Spanish Biography BIG Bundle: 15 Famous Hispanics! (50% off)
This Spanish Reading Bundle includes ALL 15 of my best selling Spanish language biographies of famous Hispanic people at 50% off!
Each reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary, a reading comprehension page and an answer key. The people featured here are modern and historic and from a wide range of countries and backgrounds.
Bundle includes:
Eva Perón - Argentine First Lady
Rigoberta Menchú - Guatemalan activist
Frida Kahlo - Mexican artist
Reina Isabel I - Spanish queen
Shakira - Colombian singer
Isabel Allende - Chilean writer
Fidel Castro - Cuban leader
Gabriel Garcia Marquez - Colombian writer
Pablo Picasso - Spanish Artist
Jose Martí - Cuban Poet
Diego Rivera - Mexican artist
Celia Cruz - Cuban singer
Federico Garcia Lorca - Spanish Poet
Salvador Dalí - Spanish artist
Pablo Neruda - Chilean Poet
These readings can be used on their own for a cultural component or as an addition to your individual units: art, history, literature etc.
Level: Mostly in past tenses
Answer keys included.
They are also great as Sub Activities and for Early Finishers!
Pluperfect Subjunctive and conditional Perfect Spanish Reading: Si hubiera sabido Lectura
This 4-page file includes:
~An advanced level reading that is a funny dialogue between two girlfriends who have just returned from a disastrous trip! They discuss what they would have done differently if only they had known what was going to happen! The reading includes numerous examples of the pluperfect subjunctive and the conditional perfect. The reading also includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~The same reading with the verbs in the pluperfect subjunctive and the conditional perfect. highlighted for students to see in context.
~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the story.
~Answer key.
Octoberfest German Reading - Lesung über Oktoberfest
A german reading on the world famous event in Munich called Oktoberfest. The reading describes the history and traditions. It also includes a glossary, 5 reading comprehension questions and conversation practice.
Vocab includes:
königlich
Hochzeitsfeier
einheimish
Trachten
Unterhaltung
Krug
Dirndl
Lederhosen
Editable word file.
With answer key
German Reading New Year’s Eve - Sylvester - Neu Jahr (Future tense)
In this reading, a young man is discussing his plans for celebrating New Year’s Eve in Germany with his friends. He also talks about his New Year’s resolutions. A lot of this reading is in the future tense using werden + infinitive.
This reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary, five short answer questions and a guided conversation practice.
Activity idea: Have students read together and then answer the questions. They can then discuss their plans for the coming year in the future tense!
Level: A2/B1 (future tense)
Editable word file.
Answer key included.
Alebrijes Mexican Folk Art: Cultural Reading (English version) SUB PLAN
This 3-page file includes:
~A reading that describes the history of Alebrijes, a Mexican Folk Art Tradition begun in the 1930s by Pedro Linares. It discusses the various materials used create these fantastical animals as well as the importance of the Oaxaca region in Mexican Art. Also included is a paragraph on the annual parade of Alebrijes in Mexico City as well as a similar type of art created by the local indigenous Zapotec people made from the copal tree.
~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions.
~Answer key.
~Editable word file.
Makes for a great cultural component to a beginner Spanish class or a sub plan.
NOTE: This reading is in English and features some Spanish vocabulary.
Spanish Imperfect Subjunctive Reading: Condicional / Imperfecto Sujunctivo
This 3-page file includes:
~ A reading containing numerous conditional and imperfect subjunctive verb forms where two classmates in their senior year of high school are talking about their ideas for college. Reading includes a short glossary of new vocabulary.
~ A worksheet based on the reading with reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment.
~Answer key.
Example Sentences:
-¿Si pudieras elegir cualquier universidad a dónde irías?
-Me gustaría ir a la misma universidad en California que mi hermano.
Celia Cruz Biografía: Spanish Biography
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish biography about the life and times of the famous Cuban singer Celia Cruz. It discusses her leaving Cuba after the revolution, her career in the United States, her marriage and her performances. Reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary.
~The second page is a worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading.
~Answer Key (2pgs)
Faire du Shopping Lecture en Français: Shopping French Reading
This 3-page file includes:
~1 beginner level French reading about a family that goes shopping together to the local mall and buys various articles of clothing for each member of the family. Great way for students to see clothing vocabulary in context and also review adjective placement/agreement.
~The same reading with 11 adjectives missing for students to fill in for practice in the correct form!
~Answer key.
This reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and five reading comprehension questions in English to ensure comprehension.
Editable Word doc.
Vocabulary includes:
les vêtements
la cravate
le maillot de bain
les soldes
le pantalon
les chaussures
la veste
les chaussettes
la jupe
le magasin
rouge
bleu
blanches
noir
nouveaux/nouvelle
grand
Picasso Spanish Biography & Worksheet (Preterite vs. Imperfect) SUB PLAN
This biography on the life of Spanish artist Pablo Picasso is missing all the verbs! Students need to fill in the verbs in the blanks in the imperfect or preterite tenses to complete the reading.
Also includes:
~A glossary of new vocabulary
~A true/false reading comprehension section
~Answer Key
Great for Sub Plan!
Level: Intermediate
Spanish Gender for Intermediate Students: Handout + Worksheet: Common Exceptions
This 5-page file includes:
-3 pages explaining Spanish gender at the intermediate level. It includes explanations and examples of the following:
-gender by word ending (-o, - dad etc.)
-gender by category (languages etc.)
-words that change meaning with gender (capital etc.)
-words with more than one gender (mar etc.)
-words for people with only one gender (persona etc.)
-unexpected gender/exceptions (ie. compound nouns, greek words)
~One worksheet with 20 questions on Spanish gender where students have to determine if the word is male, female or both
~Answer key.
Editable word file.
La familia: Spanish Worksheet on the Family
This worksheet contains matching and short answer questions to help students review family vocabulary.
Level: Beginner
Editable Word file
Answer key included
Includes the following:
padre
hermano
madre
hijo
tío
primo
hermana
abuelo
tía
sobrino
abuela
hija
novio
perro
esposa
prometido
German Beginner Reading on Hobbies: Freizeit Lesung / Days of the Week
This beginner German reading includes descriptions of three young people’s hobbies.
Includes 8 reading comprehension questions.
Editable word file.
Answer key included.
Ideal for beginner learners to review basic vocabulary of hobbies, days of the week
and present tense verbs.
Activity idea: After reading, have students discuss their own hobbies in class or write about it for homework.