This 3-page file includes: ~A reading about the wonderful and colourful traditional clothing of Latin America. It includes one paragraph each on: the sombrero, the poncho, the panama hat as well as the lesser-known huipil. Also included are colorful pictures of these items as well as a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 true/false reading comprehension questions in Spanish as well as a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. This reading is in the present tense but has a bit more complicated vocabulary than for total beginners. A great complement to the cultural study of indigenous people and the culture of Latin America. Vocab includes: los rayos ala ancha de lana el portador un agujero tejer la paja huipil el sombrero

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography about the famous Latin pop singer Enrique Iglesias. It covers his early life, family and rise to fame. It is written in a combination of present and past tenses. Reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet featuring 10 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short translation with some subjunctive. ~Answer Key. This reading makes a great complement to any unit on Latin music, culture or biographies of famous Hispanic people.

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. ~A separate worksheet with 10 short answer reading comprehension questions as well as a short writing section. ~Answer key. Level: present tense only Enjoy!

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography about the life of Spanish poet Federico García Lorca. It discusses his childhood, education, personal life, all of his major works and his death during the Spanish Civil War. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A page with 9 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading. ~Answer key. This reading is a great compliment to any unit on Spanish history and writers. Level: mostly past tenses

This 4-page file includes: ~A German reading written from the perspective of a 12-year-old boy living in southern Germany. He talks about Christmas traditions in his region in general as well as how his family celebrates. It also includes a description of the history of the Christmas tree! The reading is in a mixture of present and past tenses and includes a glossary of new vocabulary. Includes reading comprehension questions. ~A worksheet with 4 parts: Matching Christmas vocabulary, short answer, translation and conversation. ~Answer keys (2 pgs)

This 6-page file includes: ~24 task cards with Conversation starters (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) !1 blank page for your ideas These task cards provide a great way to get beginner students talking in the target language! Example Questions: Was ist dein Lieblingsfach in der Schule? Wie oft gehst du ins Kino? Wohin reist du gern? Wie lange schläfst du?

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 6-page file includes: ~A reading that's perfect for students to see the present subjunctive in context! It is a dialogue between two best friends who are university students looking for an apartment together. They use various subjunctive constructions including verbs and conjunctions to express what they and their parents wish for themselves. ~A worksheet based on the reading with 8 true/false reading comprehension questions in Spanish, an exercise where students have to underline all of the subjunctive forms and a writing exercise for students to create 5 sentences in the subjunctive expressing what they would like in a dream home! ~The same worksheet with short answer questions instead of true/false. ~3 page Answer Key.

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography of the famous Colombian singer Shakira. It covers her family background, early career and what made her famous as well as her relationships, family life and and charitable work. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading. ~Answer key. Activity ideas: after reading about the life of Shakira, students can write a short biography on another famous Hispanic artist for homework or to present to the class.

This 5-page file includes: ~A Spanish reading about four young people discussing what is important to do to help the environment. This reading includes numerous uses of the present subjunctive with impersonal expressions as well as other subjunctive triggers. The reading also includes a glossary of new environmental vocabulary. ~The same reading with the impersonal expressions highlighted for students to see in context. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key.

This 3-page file includes: ~ A biography on the renowned Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. It includes some information on his early life and formal instruction in art as well as his rise to fame. It then moves on to discuss his unique approach to art, some of his most important works including Guernica as well as his lasting legacy. ~A Worksheet with 10 true/false reading comprehension questions in Spanish and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. A great supplement to any unit on Spanish history dealing with the Civil War (1936-1939), art history and/or famous hispanic people. Level: Uses past tenses

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 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish cultural reading that talks about the dance the tango. It covers the historical and cultural significance of this dance in Argentina, the Buenos Aires district of La Boca and the life and music of Carlos Gardel, the most famous Argentine singer of all time. The reading features a glossary of new words. ~A worksheet with 10 true/false reading comprehension questions in Spanish and a short writing section. ~Answer key. This is a great video link on tango: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYJ1TfEY6z8 Level: in present and past tenses

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish reading about the meaning and history of El día de la raza / Columbus Day. It discusses pre-Columbian cultures and the life and times of Christopher Columbus and how his voyages impacted the Americas. The reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet based on the reading with 10 true/false reading comprehension questions in Spanish and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. Here is link to a short Spanish bio (3 min) of Columbus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWGfFuNqImc Here is a short video on Dia de la Raza 2 min) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76MmuDf76eM Level: In present and past tenses

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 3-page file includes: ~A biography about Rigoberta Menchú, the Guatemalan indigenous woman from a poor background who went on to world fame as a human rights activist.This reading covers a bit about her family life and background, the Guatemalan Civil War, her exile to Mexico, the publication of her famous novel for which she won a Nobel peace prize and finally her work with the UN. ~The second page includes reading comprehension questions and a short writing excerise. ~Answer key. Level: Present and Past Tenses

This 3-page file includes: ~ A reading containing numerous conditional and imperfect subjunctive verb forms where two classmates in their senior year of high school are talking about their ideas for college. Reading includes a short glossary of new vocabulary. ~ A worksheet based on the reading with reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. Example Sentences: -¿Si pudieras elegir cualquier universidad a dónde irías? -Me gustaría ir a la misma universidad en California que mi hermano.

This 3-pages file includes: ~A Spanish biography of Eva Perón in Spanish. It includes a bit on her early life, career, marriage and untimely death. Also included is a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 8 true/false reading comprehension questions as well as a writing exercise where students need to write in complete sentences in the preterite tense what major event occurred in each of the years given in the life of Eva. ~Answer key

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography on the fascinating life of Queen Isabel I of Spain who lived at the end of the 15th and beginning of early 16th century. With her husband Ferdinand she formed present day Spain and funded the voyage of discovery of Christopher Columbus. This reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 true/false reading comprehension section and a short writing assignment. ~Answer Key. Level: Mostly Past Tenses

This 4-page file includes: ~ A funny reading in the present perfect subjunctive about two parents worried about their son who is away from home for the first time at summer camp. They are wondering about what has happened during the week in the present perfect subjunctive. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~ A worksheet based on the reading with: 8 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key.