In this fun reading, four friends are discussing the existence of mythical creatures such as extraterrestrials and Bigfoot! There are numerous examples of the use of subjunctive with doubt and denial for students to see in context. There are examples of present subjunctive, past subjunctive and present perfect subjunctive in this reading. Activity idea: After reading, have students circle all the subjunctive forms they find. Afterwards have students discuss their own views on the existence of unknown creatures. Answer key included. Includes the following expressions: Dudo que… No creo que… No pienso que… No estoy seguro que… Es posible que… Es probable que…

This worksheet has students matching up 14 places around town with the person who is doing an activity in that place. Students must also practice the correct dative declension to complete the sentence. Great for reviewing vocabulary, gender and dative declensions! Editable Word file. Includes answer key.

A biography of Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara with information on his childhood and early life, his travels, his medical studies and marriage, his political ideology and death. The reading is followed by 8 short answer reading comprehension questions. Answer key included. NOTE: This reading is in English, I also offer a similar reading in Spanish in my store.

This song activity for the song ‘Las mañanitas’ is ideal for birthdays and Mother’s Day! Includes two versions: one with a word bank and one without. Students must fill in the missing words. Answer key included. Link to song on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBsjiqA6Wm8&list=RDOBsjiqA6Wm8&start_radio=1

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language reading on the importance of the llama in ancient times and today among the indigenous populations of South America. It also includes facts on the animal and some information on Incan society, in particular how they relied on the llama for clothing and transportation of goods. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Level: in present and past tenses

This 3-page file includes: ~A cultural reading on Angel Falls/Salto Ángel found in eastern Venezuela. These are the highest waterfalls in the world! It talks about the local indigenous population and how they help tourists reach these remote Falls. Also discussed is how the falls got their English name. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A separate reading comprehension page with 10 questions based on the reading. ~Answer key. This reading may be used on its own as a sub plan or cultural component to your class.

This Spanish reading includes various examples of relative pronouns in context. All the relative pronouns are underlined for students to see. In this humorous reading, two friends go hiking with a virtual stranger and find out they are not compatible! The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary, six short answer reading comprehension questions and a writing exercise. Answer key included. Editable Word file.

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography on the famous Spanish painter Diego de Veláquez. It discusses a bit about his childhood, art training, personal life and his career painting the royal family. It also talks about the history of the Prado museum in Madrid and his masterwork of Las Meninas. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 9 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading. ~Answer key. Level: mostly past tense

This French reading features three young people talking about what they plan to do for their future careers. It features numerous examples of the conversational future (aller + infinitive) for students to see this tense in context. The reading is followed by 8 reading comprehension questions in French NOTE: Includes 2 versions of the reading, one of which has the (aller + infinitive) verbs highlighted for students to see in context. Editable Word file. Answer key included.

This 4-page file includes: ~A reading about a cultural trip to Colombia written in the present tense and with numerous uses of ir + a + infinitive from the first person perspective of a traveller who is about to visit the Feria de Flores, old town Cartagena, Baranquilla and a soccer game in Bogotá! ~The same reading with the ir + a + infinitive verbs highlighted to see in context. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer key Activity idea: Have students underline all the forms of ir+a+ infinitive they find in the story, they can also write their own story about an imaginary upcoming trip! Answer key included.

This German biography is on the life of Johannes Kepler, a famous astronomer of the 16th century. It talks about his early interest in science, education and scientific legacy. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 6 short answer reading comprehension questions. Answer key included.

This worksheet includes 17 fill in the gap sentences for students to practice the passive voice. Includes both regular and irregular past participles. Answer key included.

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish cultural reading on the food associated with Day of the dead or Día de los Muertos celebrated annually in Mexico at the beginning of November. It includes one paragraph each on: Pan de muerto, Calaveras, Mole y Sopa Azteca. The reading also includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~Seven comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer key. Level: In present tense but with harder vocabulary This reading makes for a great cultural addition to beginner classes for the Day of the Dead!

This 6-page file includes: ~A 2-page handout that includes present tense verbs in 4 categories: regular forms stem changing forms yo form irregulars totally irregular forms ~Two blanks sheets for students to fill in the present tense forms and the English translation for practice. Level: Spanish 1 NOTE: There are two versions of the second page, with and without the ‘vosotros’ form.

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language nonfiction reading on the Andean Condor. It talks about its natural habitat, size, coloring, longevity and nesting habits. Also discussed is its importance in South American cultures both past and present. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A second page with nine reading comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer key. Level: Spanish 1/2 (mostly present tense with a little bit of past tense)

This 4-page file includes: ~A handout that includes affirmative Tú Command Forms in 3 categories: regular forms stem changing forms irregular forms ~A handout that includes negative Tú Command Forms in 3 categories: regular forms stem changing forms irregular forms ~Two blanks sheets for students to fill in the command form and the English translation for practice.

This 6-page file includes: ~A 2-page handout that includes present tense verbs in 4 categories: regular forms stem changing forms yo form irregulars totally irregular forms ~Two blanks sheets for students to fill in the present tense forms and the English translation for practice. NOTE: There are two versions of the second page, with and without the ‘vosotros’ form.

This 2-page file includes: ~A handout that includes Ud. Command Forms in 4 categories: regular forms stem changing forms irregular ‘yo’ forms irregular forms ~A blank sheet for students to fill in the command forms and the English translations for practice.

This 10-page file includes: ~24 task cards on Estar with the Gerund to form the Present Progressive in Spanish (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) ~1 extra page for your own ideas ~Recording sheet ~Answer key. Students must complete the sentence with the correct form of estar and the correct form of the verb given in brackets. Includes REGULAR AND IRREGULAR participles: diciendo, pidiendo, leyendo, repitiendo, durmiendo May be done alone or in pairs!

This 8-page file includes: ~24 German task cards focused reflexive verbs (4 pages x 6 cards per sheet) ~1 blank sheet for your ideas ~Recording sheet ~Answer key All 24 task cards feature a DIFFERENT verb, an image and a sentence where students need to conjugate the verb to complete the sentence. Can be used alone, in pairs or in small groups!