This 3-page file includes: ~ A Spanish biography of the fascinating and enigmatic Spanish artist Salvador Dalí. The reading includes a bit about his childhood, artistic influences and other interests. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions in Spanish. ~Answer Key. Level: Uses past tenses

This Easy Spanish Reader is ideal as a reading complement to beginner Spanish classes. This complete reader contains 8 short readings. The stories follow a Mexican family now living in California. It is written from the 1st person perspective of the 14-year son and includes the following themes: Capítulo 1 – Mi familia Capítulo 2 – Mi escuela Capítulo 3 – Mi casa Capítulo 4 – De compras Capítulo 5 – La abuela visita Capítulo 6 – En el supermercado Capítulo 7 – Las vacaciones Capítulo 8 – En el restaurante The stories can be read as a class, with a partner or independently! Each chapter includes: ~a glossary of new vocabulary ~reading comprehension questions

This reader is a perfect companion to a beginner German class! This German Reader is about two young men in Berlin. The readings get progressively harder each chapter but are all in the present tense. The readings feature a full glossary of new vocabulary, comprehension questions and a writing or conversation assignment. Kapitel 1 Kurt und Ich Kapitel 2 Meine Familie Kapitel 3 Unsere Wohnung Kapitel 4 Freizeit Kapitel 5 Die Uni Kapitel 6 Lebensmittel Einkaufen Kapitel 7 Eine Reise Kapitel 8 In der Stadt Note: Some of these stories are adapted versions of readings found in my Complete Beginner German Workbook and Textbook and are also available for individual sale. Level: Beginner Editable word file. Answer key included.

This 4-page file includes: ~A reading about how Mother’s Day is celebrated in Mexico. It talks about the importance of motherhood and the customs surrounding the holiday as well as how it is celebrated with gifts, songs, a visit to church and going out for dinner. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with six comprehension questions in Spanish and a short writing assignment. ~A decorated page where students can create their own Mother’s Day card in Spanish! ~Answer key.

This 3-page file includes: ~A handout on common German conjunctions including coordinating and subordinating conjunctions along with example sentences ~A worksheet with 11 sentences students need to put in the correct order ~Answer key

This 3-page file includes: ~A reading on traditional Latin American dishes. It begins with a brief history of ingredients traditionally used throughout the region before and after the Spanish came to the Americas. It also includes one paragraph each on: ceviche, enchiladas and carnitas. A large glossary of new food words is included. ~A worksheet with 7 comprehension questions in Spanish. ~Answer key. Level: Low intermediate This is a wonderful complement to any unit on Latin American food and culture. It can also be enjoyed on its own.

This 4-page file includes: ~This reading includes a short paragraph explaining telenovela culture in Latin America. This is followed by a humorous scene from a fictitious soap opera titled “El amor mío es infinito” in which an attractive firefighter loses all his luxurious long hair in a fire! This reading includes numerous examples of Spanish Possessive Pronouns (mío, tuyo etc.) All the characters are introduced by name and character. The script includes parts for four people and is followed by a glossary of new vocabulary. This reading is in the present tense. ~A worksheet with true/false reading comprehension questions and a writing section where students write a continuation of the scene! This can be done for homework or in class, alone or in pairs. ~Answer key. (2pgs) Activity idea: Put students in groups of two or four to read the script. Have students underline all the possessive pronouns in the reading. Once they have read the script, have students translate it. Students may then continue the storyline in different ways by writing their own continuation to the story! These new scripts may be performed for the class or handed in for homework. Editable word file.

In this reading a student in Germany is describing her school, school subjects, classmates and teachers. The reading includes 10 true/false reading comprehension questions in German OR English and a full glossary of new vocabulary. Level: Beginner Answer key included.

This reading describes three young peoples experience with various accidents, illnesses and pain. One person has a virus, one person had an accident skateboarding and broke his arm and one person has a headache. Ideal for students to review health vocabulary and how to use the verb doler. The reading is followed by 8 comprehension questions. Answer key included. Level:in present and preterite tenses Vocabulary includes: fiebre virus accidente le duele la cabeza me duele la garganta brazo roto romper me resfrío me caí

This 4-page file includes: ~A reading with the description of how four young people are spending their day. The reading includes over 15 examples of the present progressive tense for students to see it in context. One young person is spending the day at the beach with friends, one is volunteering, one is doing sports and one is hiking with their family. ~The same reading with the present progressive tense highlighted for students to see in context. ~A worksheet with three parts: 8 short answer questions, an info gap section and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. Activity idea: Have students underline all the forms of the present progressive tense they find in the reading.

This 10-page file includes: ~24 task cards in which student must choose between the present subjunctive or present indicative (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) ~Recording sheet ~Blank page for your own ideas ~Answer key These task cards they include a mixture of: Verbal expressions: espero que… (no) creo que… pienso que… Impersonal expressions: Es bueno que… Es raro que… Emotions: Temo que… (no) estoy seguro… Conjunctions: Estudia para que… Cuando… Other expressions: Ojalá que… Regular and irregular verbs are featured! Just print out on card stock or laminate and enjoy!

This 3-page file includes: ~A handout on the uses of Spanish ordinal numbers 1-10. The handout includes example sentences and five grammar points on how to use these numbers. ~A worksheet with 15 fill in the blank sentences. ~Answer key. Editable word file.

This 3-page file includes: (100% in Spanish) ~A simple and fun reading where Paula, 16 years old, describes four members of her family: her younger sister, an uncle, a cousin and her mother. The reading includes examples of descriptions of people, hobbies, professions, as well as gustar and tener expressions and therefore serves as a great review for Spanish 1 students. ~A separate worksheet with 10 short answer reading comprehension questions as well as a family tree for students to complete based on the descriptions found in the reading! ~Answer key. Level: Spanish 1 (present tense only) Zip file includes 2 versions of the reading, with and without a key. Enjoy!

This beginner French reading includes three short paragraphs describing the likes and hobbies of three friends. Great for reviewing descriptions, hobbies, languages, professions etc. The reading is followed by 8 reading comprehension questions in English. Level: French I Word doc. Answer key included. Activity idea: Have your students write a short paragraph about a friend!

This 3-page file includes: ~A fun and humorous Spanish reading in which students must choose the best man for Maria to go on a date with based on their short introductions! ~A worksheet in Spanish based on the reading with: 10 true/false questions a short answer section and a short writing section. ~Answer key. Reinforces present tense verbs and vocabulary on hobbies, family and languages.

This worksheet has 16 fill in the blanks on using the present subjunctive with WEIRDO wishes and wants: quiero que… emotions: temo que… impersonal expressions: es dudoso que doubts and denials: no creo que… ojalá Includes MANY IRREGULAR verbs: haya, vaya, sepa, tenga, sea, esté, dé, llegue, etc. Answer key included. Editable word file.

This worksheet includes three parts to help your students get comfortable with weather expressions in Spanish: matching 14 expressions (English to Spanish) placing expressions on a chart choosing between Hace/Está/Hay a short translation including the seasons and types of weather within the seasons. Editable Word file Answer key included.

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

This 5-page file includes: ~A simple Spanish reading including over 30 Spanish English cognates for beginner students to learn to recognize them. The story talks about a brother and sister and a typical day they spend at school. The reading includes a glossary of more difficult vocabulary ~The same reading but with the cognates highlighted for context. ~A worksheet with three parts: a. Students must give the English equivalent of eight Spanish cognates. b. Students must answer eight True/False questions based on the reading. c. Students must complete 10 sentences with the cracked carbonate from the story. ~The same worksheet with the instructions in Spanish. ~Answer key Level: total beginners Editable Word file