This 3-page file includes:
~A fun and simple Spanish reading that helps students learn how to use “Acabar + de + Infinitive” in context when two young people try to make plans for the day.
~The same reading but with the examples of “Acabar + de + Infinitive” highlighted for students to see in context.
~Answer key.
Both versions includes 7 true/false reading comprehension questions.
Answer key included
In this fun French script Robert is complaining about how strict his parents are and all the chores he has to do around the house!
Includes seven true /false reading comprehension questions.
Includes a lot of vocabulary around cleaning/chores.
Answer key included
Editable word file
A French script about two friends that go shopping together buy various articles of clothing. Great way for students to see clothing vocabulary in context.
Includes 6 true/false comprehension questions.
Editable Word doc.
Level: Intermediate (includes some conditional forms)
Answer key included
A German script about two friends that go shopping together to buy various articles of clothing. Great way for students to see clothing vocabulary in context with definite, indefinite and demonstrative pronouns.
Includes 8 true/false comprehension questions.
Editable Word doc.
Level: present tense with some conditional forms
Answer key included
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish reading on the famous Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá located in modern-day Mexico. It discusses its emergence in the 6th century, the various buildings, and the meaning behind its famous pyramid. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A separate page with 10 reading comprehension questions based on the reading.
~Answer key.
Editable word file
This beginner French reading talks all about the life of a 23-year-old university student in France. It includes details about himself, his roommate his parents and his sister including physical descriptions, ages, jobs and where they live. This reading serves as a great review at the end of French I or beginning of French II for basic vocabulary and sentence structure in the present tense.
Also includes a separate worksheet with 15 short answer questions.
Answer key included
Editable word file
This 3-page file includes:
~Three short readings in which three teenagers talk about themselves in Spanish using a lot of sentences with tener and venir (includes a few “tener expressions”). Students may circle or underline the verbs to become familiar with these irregular conjugations.
~The same readings to be used as a worksheet once the students are comfortable with the verbs where the verbs tener and venir are missing for students to fill in!
~Answer key.
Activity idea: Have students translate the paragraphs alone or in small groups and then have them write a short paragraph about themselves using the new verbs.
This 3-page file includes:
~A simple Italian reading including over 30 cognates for beginner students to learn to recognize them. The story talks about Miranda, a teenage girl. It describes her daily routine, her part-time job, her favourite subjects and foods, as well as those of her brother and best friend. The reading includes a glossary of more difficult vocabulary
~The same reading but with the cognates highlighted for context.
~Also includes eight true/false reading comprehension questions.
~Answer key.
Level: Total beginners
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An Italian reading that discusses the history of professional soccer in the world and the overall history of the World Cup. It also discusses the formation of FIFA, the first World Cup and which countries have won it over the years. Updated until the 2022 World Cup. Includes worksheet with 8 short answer reading comprehension questions.
This is a great complement to any unit on sports, soccer and the World Cup.
Level: In present and past tenses
Editable word file.
Answer key included
This Spanish reading includes descriptions of how four young people spent last night. It is in the present tense and regular preterite -AR verbs.
Includes 6 multiple choice reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment.
Answer key included.
This resource is 100% in Spanish.
NOTE: There are two versions of the reading, one version has the preterite verbs highlighted to help with contextualization.
Ideal to review basic daily vocabulary and regular preterite tense verbs.
In this beginner Italian worksheet students must choose the present tense form of essere or avere 30 times to complete four paragraphs on the lives of different young people.
Paragraphs feature all different forms of the verb in the singular and plural forms.
Answer key included
Editable word file
In this beginner Italian script an employee phones a travel agency to book a flight and hotel for her boss who is travelling to Milan, Italy.
The reading features a full glossary of new words and 7 true/false reading comprehension questions.
Activity idea: Students can take turns reading the roles and then practice booking an imaginary trip!
Answer key included.
This 3-page file includes:
~An Italian reading between two friends that includes 15 examples of the uses of sapere and conoscere. They talk about people and events happening in their community and make plans for the following day. This version also includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~The same reading but with all of the saber and conocer verbs highlighted for students to see in context.
~Answer key.
The reading is followed by 8 Reading comprehension questions in Spanish.
In this beginner script an employee phones a travel agency to book a flight and hotel for her boss who is travelling from Berlin to Rome.
The reading features a full glossary of new words and a true/false reading comprehension section.
Activity idea: Students can take turns reading the roles and then practice booking an imaginary trip!
die Zwischenlandung
der Gangplatz
der Fensterplatz
die Reihe
die Aussicht
der Flughafen
die Einzelheiten
das Hotel
This Spanish reading is on the life of the Spanish explorer Juán Ponce de León. It discusses his early life, travel to the New World, his leadership roles in the Caribbean and finally his attempted colonization of Florida.Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a true/false reading comprehension question.
Makes for a great supplement on the history of Florida, explorers and conquistadors.
Vocab includes:
la nobleza
ejército
rango
la riqueza
nombrar
las heridas
batalla
Level: Spanish 2+ (mostly in past tenses)
This Spanish reading is on the life of Puerto Rican-American actress Rita Moreno. It discusses her early life, training in dance and acting, her breakout roll in West Side Story as well as a bit about her personal life.
Reading includes of glossary of new vocabulary and a short reading comprehension section.
Level: present and past tenses
Answer key included.
Word file.
Great for Hispanic Heritage Month!
This 6-page file includes:
~A 2-pg cloze activity on Shakira’s song “La Bicicleta”
~The same cloze activity with a word bank.
~Answer key (2pgs)
Also included are some cultural notes and translations of more difficult vocabulary!
The link for the video on YouTube can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UV0QGLmYys
Editable word file.
This 3-page file includes:
~A cloze worksheet with lyrics missing from the salsa hit song “Valió la pena” by Marc Anthony.
~The same worksheet with a word bank.
~Answer Key.
Here is a link to a video that accompanies the song on the worksheet:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns9YYSqLxyI
Activity idea: Translate the lyrics after completing. Discuss the history of salsa music.
Level: Spanish 2
Editable word file.
This Spanish reading discusses the Quetzal bird of Mexico and Central America. It talks about its physical appearance, habitat, diet and most importantly how it is played an important spiritual role for the Aztec and Maya throughout history.
Followed by 8 reading comprehension questions.
Includes answer key.
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.