This Spanish cultural reading is about the amazing natural wonder: the Iguazu waterfalls of South America. It talks about its history, including the indigenous legend of how it was formed, as well as its modern day importance as a tourist site. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a reading comprehension section. Level: in present and past tenses

This 3-page file contains: ~A reading in which three friends are giving each other advice on their problems! The reading includes numerous uses of informal (tú) commands in context. Also included are command forms with object pronouns attached as well as negative informal command forms. ~A worksheet to be done in pairs/small groups that includes 3 sections: A. Reading comprehension questions B. Finding command forms in the reading C. Guided partner practice with command forms ~Answer key Activity idea: Have students work in groups of three to read the script. Then have them circle all the command forms they find. Finally, have them give each other ‘advice’ on ‘problems’ they have!

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish cultural reading that focuses on two types of music from the Caribbean: son and salsa. The reading explores the history behind these types of music, the cultural significance, the various instruments employed and their popularity abroad. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A reading comprehension page with 9 questions based on the reading. ~Answer key. Level: In present and past tenses

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish cultural reading on the traditional music of South America. It includes two paragraphs on Chile’s national dance la cueca and one on the traditional pan flute music, or zampoñas, of the Andean region played by the local Quechua and Aymara peoples. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions ~Answer key.

This Spanish cultural reading is on the ancient Mayan ruins of Tikal found in present day Guatemala. It talks about the history of this ancient city, its architecture as well as the nature and animals that surround it. The reading features a glossary of new vocabulary. Reading includes 6 comprehension questions and an answer key. Level: mostly past tense Makes for a great complement on Mesoamerican history!

This 4-page file includes: ~A reading that is ideal for German students to see dual prepositions/two-way prepositions in context: in, an, auf, neben, unter etc. In this funny story, Ramona and her friend are searching for three missing things that her younger sister has hidden in the house while she has been away at school! ~The same reading with the prepositions and articles underlined for students to see in context. ~A worksheet with 6 reading comprehension questions and a conversation section where students use the new prepositions to discuss what they see in the photo.

In this reading, two patients-one adult and one child visit the doctor with various symptoms. The doctor gives each patient advice using command forms, formal for the adult and informal for the child. This reading allows students of German to see the command forms in context. The reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary. Activity ideas: Students can underline all the command forms they find in the reading After reading the dialog together, students can take turns role playing a visit to the doctor where they use the command form to give each other advice. Answer Key included

Great worksheet for students to practice Hay, Estar and Ser with location. Includes 14 short answer questions and a brief explanation of when to use each verb. Editable word file. Examples: ¿…… un doctor aquí? ¿Dónde …… mis amigos? La conferencia … en Toronto.

This fun reading is between between two school friends discussing a typical week at school. They discuss exams, studying, friends, siblings and going to a party. The reading features over 20 examples of irregular verbs in the first person form all of which for students to see them in context. The script is followed by a true/false reading comprehension question. Reading includes the following verbs: estoy soy tengo puedo doy vengo salgo conozco duermo pongo entiendo Level: Beginner Includes key.

This beginner level German reading includes three friends talking about their pets: a dog, two cats and a parrot! Includes a glossary and 6 reading comprehension questions. Answer key included. Includes the following vocab: das Haustier der Hund neckisch der Vogel der Papagei colours!

This 3-page file inclues: ~A reading entirely in the imperfect tense. The narrator is relating their experiences of taking holidays at the beach with their family as a young child. Great practice for seeing the imperfect tense in context. The reading has a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 5 short answer questions and a guided writing activity. ~Answer key.

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography is on Michelle Bachelet two-time president of Chile. It discusses her early life living both in Chile and abroad, the Pinochet take over which led to her exile, her medical training and career and finally her return to Chile and time as president. This reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary ~7 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading. ~Answer key. Level: past tenses Great compliment on Chilean and women’s history. Ideal also for sub plan and early finishers!

This short reading is perfect for beginners! A 14-year old boy is talking about his extended family in Mexico and California. A full glossary of new words is featured below followed by 6 true/false questions in Spanish. Activity idea: Have students read the story together and answer the questions. Have students create a family tree so they can talk about their own family with each other. Alternatively, students can write a short paragraph about their family for homework or to share with the class. Answer key included.

This reading is about a family who hosts a fun summer barbecue in their yard for all of their friends and neighbours during a Saturday in July. The focus is on seeing the preterite in context. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary as well as five reading comprehension questions in Spanish. Activity idea: after reading the story and answering the questions together, students can talk in the preterite tense to describe what happened at a barbecue, picnic or party they have recently attended. Level: Intermediate Includes answer key. Editable word file.

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language reading on Costa Rica’s unique biodiversity and its ecotourism. It also includes information on the Monteverde Cloud Forest and the national park of the Arenal volcano. ~Reading comprehension page ~Answer key. Level: mostly present but some past tense