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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.
Describing People English Reading: Personality and Appearance
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Describing People English Reading: Personality and Appearance

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading with the descriptions of four people including physical appearance (eye color, height, hair) clothes and personality. ~A worksheet with 8 short answer questions and a section where students must write the descriptions of two people. ~Answer key. Level: Beginner
À l'aeroport Lecture en Français: At the Airport French Reading (vol, voyage)
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À l'aeroport Lecture en Français: At the Airport French Reading (vol, voyage)

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This reading is in the present tense and features a family from Colorado traveling back to France to visit family. It describes how the family spends time at the airport and on the flight. Students are introduced to a lot of travel related vocabulary through an extensive glossary. After completion, students are required to answer 7 questions in English to ensure reading comprehension. Editable word doc. Answer key included. Vocabulary includes: vol direct l’escale (f) la douane le décollage la porte l’hôtesse (f) le retard
Imperfect Subjunctive Spanish Worksheet - Imperfecto Subjuntivo
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Imperfect Subjunctive Spanish Worksheet - Imperfecto Subjuntivo

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This worksheet includes 16 fill in the the gap sentences where students need to take the verb in brackets and put it into the imperfect subjunctive form. Includes key. Editable word file. Example sentences: La madre dudaba que sus hijos _____ buenas notas. (sacar) No parecía que yo______ a tiempo. (venir) Era raro que ella no _______ tiempo para su madre. (tener) Era bueno que ellos _______ a Florida. (viajar)
Spanish Subjunctive Worksheet (Subjuntivo) Regular and Irregular Forms
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Spanish Subjunctive Worksheet (Subjuntivo) Regular and Irregular Forms

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This worksheet features three short paragraphs in which people talk about how others want to control them! There are various uses of subjunctive including verbs of volition, impersonal expressions and ojalá. To complete the paragraphs students must conjugate the given verbs into the correct form of the present subjunctive. This worksheet includes both regular and irregular subjunctive verb forms. Answer key included Activity idea: Have students translate the paragraphs alone or in small groups and then have them write a short paragraph about how their own friends/siblings/parents want them to behave!
Faire du Shopping Lecture en Français: Shopping French Reading
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Faire du Shopping Lecture en Français: Shopping French Reading

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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
À l'Hotel: Lecture en Français - At a Hotel French Reading
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À l'Hotel: Lecture en Français - At a Hotel French Reading

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This French reading features a traveler checking into their hotel. The script features a large number of travel and hotel related vocabulary that students can see in context. The reading is prefaced by a glossary of new vocabulary and followed by a reading comprehension section. Includes 2 versions of the reading, with 8 true/false questions in English OR French for differentiated learning. Activity idea: Have students read the script in pairs, and then have them write their own similar script to practice the new vocabulary to act out. Editable Word file. Answer key included.
Un voyage en France Lecture en Français: French Reading (aller + infinitive)
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Un voyage en France Lecture en Français: French Reading (aller + infinitive)

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This French reading is about a young man named George who is visiting cousins and friends that live in France. It talks about what he will do while in Paris and Montpellier. The activities he will undertake include: visiting the Louvre, Notre Dame, Carnival parades, restaurants and cafés. There are numerous examples of the aller + infinitive construction to see the conversational future in context. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 7 short answer questions in English to ensure comprehension. Level: Present tense and near future Editable word file. Answer key included.
Spanish Present Subjunctive Worksheet - Verbs of Doubt and Emotion (dudar etc.)
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Spanish Present Subjunctive Worksheet - Verbs of Doubt and Emotion (dudar etc.)

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This worksheet focuses on using the present subjunctive after specific verbs: dudar negar temer alegrarse de no creer no pensar The verbs are introduced in a full glossary up top and are followed by 11 practice sentences where students are required to fill in the missing subjunctive form to complete the sentence. Includes answer key. Editable Word file.
Spanish Subjunctive Conjunctions Worksheet - Subjuntivo (cuando, para que)
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Spanish Subjunctive Conjunctions Worksheet - Subjuntivo (cuando, para que)

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This worksheet has a full list of the conjunctions that are always followed by subjunctive and those which are sometimes followed by the subjunctive. Included: en cuanto después siempre que hasta que tan pronto como para que sin que a condición (de) que con tal (de) que a fin de que a menos que antes (de) que en caso (de) que plus more! The glossary of conjunctions is followed by 14 gap-fill exercises where students are required to put in the subjunctive or indicative of the present tense depending on the situation. Includes answer key. Editable Word file.
Mes Sports Préférés Lecture en Français - My Favorite Sports French Reading
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Mes Sports Préférés Lecture en Français - My Favorite Sports French Reading

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In this easy French reading students are introduced of three young people all of which have different sports. The reading is followed by eight and reading comprehension questions in English OR French. Vocabulary includes: patiner courir nager jouer au baseball jouer au tennis jouer au football faire du vélo faire du yoga la boxe/ski Editable word file. Answer key included.
Las partes del cuerpo: Body Parts Spanish Worksheet
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Las partes del cuerpo: Body Parts Spanish Worksheet

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This worksheet contains matching and short answer questions to help students review body parts vocabulary. Answer key included Includes the following: brazo cintura boca pierna cara orejas pelo ojo rodilla cabeza dedo pie muñeca nariz espalda mano
Las tapas Lectura Cultural ~ Spanish Reading
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Las tapas Lectura Cultural ~ Spanish Reading

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Written in the first person, this cultural reading talks about two people preparing tapas for a party! Also covered is the cultural significance of tapas in Spain and where the name comes from. A glossary covers all new food words. Reading includes 5 reading comprehension questions. Level: In present tense with harder vocab
La familia: Spanish Worksheet on the Family
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La familia: Spanish Worksheet on the Family

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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
Mes Amis Lecture en Français: French Reading On Friends
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Mes Amis Lecture en Français: French Reading On Friends

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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!
Quinceañera Cultural Reading (in English)
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Quinceañera Cultural Reading (in English)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A cultural reading that explains the history and conventions around the important 15th birthday celebrations of the Quinceañera. The reading includes a short glossary of specialized vocabulary up top. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Vocabulary includes: la quinceañera la misa tiara los padrinos el chambelán Great for Hispanic heritage month or simply an adjunct to beginner level Spanish courses.
Spanish Conditional Perfect Worksheet: Condicional Perfecto
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Spanish Conditional Perfect Worksheet: Condicional Perfecto

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This Spanish worksheet focuses on the Conditional Perfect tense. It features 16 fill in the blank sentences with both regular and irregular verbs. Example sentences: Yo habría hablado con su madre. (hablar) Yo lo … … para su compleaños. (comprado) Ella … … en salir. (insistir) Ideal for advanced Spanish Editable file.
Un viaje en avión Lectura - Booking a Trip Spanish Script
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Un viaje en avión Lectura - Booking a Trip Spanish Script

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In this beginner script an employee phones a travel agency to book a flight and hotel for her boss who is travelling to Mexico. 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! Vocab: un asiento la escala de ida y vuelta de ida la ventanilla el pasillo la fila