This 3-page file includes: ~A reading that serves as a great introduction to Mariachi music. The reading talks about the history of this genre, the instruments and costumes used and where the name may have come from. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions in Spanish. ~Answer key. Level: In present and past tenses Great as a cultural adjunct for your Spanish class or as a sub plan!

This 4-page file includes: ~A reading about four friends who go out to the movies. As the friends cannot decide on what film to see, the girls see one film while the boys see another. One film turns out to be great- the other not so much! This reading is predominantly in the imperfect and preterite tenses for students to see how they are used in context. Reading features a full glossary of new words. ~The same reading but with the verbs highlighted for differentiated reading. ~A worksheet based on the reading with 7 short answer questions and a short writing exercise in the past tense to be completed in class or for homework. ~Answer key. Activity idea: After reading the story in pairs, students can take turns describing films they have seen to their partner using the past tenses. Based on their description their partner can try to guess which film they are talking about!

This 5-page file includes: -3 pages explaining Spanish gender at the intermediate level. It includes explanations and examples of the following: -gender by word ending (-o, - dad etc.) -gender by category (languages etc.) -words that change meaning with gender (capital etc.) -words with more than one gender (mar etc.) -words for people with only one gender (persona etc.) -unexpected gender/exceptions (ie. compound nouns, greek words) ~One worksheet with 20 questions on Spanish gender where students have to determine if the word is male, female or both ~Answer key. Editable word file.

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language cultural reading on La Catrina. It talks about how she first appeared in 1910 in an etching by the artist de José Guadalupe Posada. Also discussed is how she was based on an Aztec goddess, her importance in popular culture and her representation in a mural by Diego Rivera. ~A worksheet with 7 reading comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer key. Makes for a great supplemental cultural reading for Day of the Dead!

This 3-page file includes: ~A reading with a dialog between three people - two of which are interviewing another for a job. This interactive script is a great way for students to see work-related vocabulary in context. Reading includes 5 reading comprehension questions. ~A second page in which students create their own resume and then interview each other for a job! ~Answer key. Activity ideas: students can work in groups of two or three to read through the script before moving on to conduct their own interviews using their resume. Level: Intermediate (present, future and conditional tenses)

This 8-page file includes: ~20 task cards focused on Spanish Prepositions of Place (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) ~1 extra page for your own ideas ~Recording sheet ~Answer key. Can be used alone or in pairs to review the imperfect tense orally or in written form. Includes the following: detrás de al lado de arriba en/de/al debajo de alrededor de encima de entre delante de a la derecha a la izquierda abajo al otro lado de

This 14-page file includes: ~32 flashcards focused on German Regular Verbs (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) ~1 extra page for your own ideas ~Glossary of Verbs Handout ~Practice Sheet to produce the German Translation of the Verbs ~Practice Sheet to produce the English Translation of the Verbs Level:(can be used for any tense/age) Can be used alone or in pairs to learn and review common verb forms orally or in written form on paper or digitally.

This 3-page file includes: (100% in Spanish) ~A Spanish language reading on the Christmas holidays from the point of view of five different people and what aspect of the holidays they enjoy: time with friends and family, baking, decorating, winter sports, gift giving, volunteering and attending church. ~10 short answer questions based on the reading and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key Level: beginner (present tense only)

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography on the famous Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny. It discusses his early life in Puerto Rico, how he was discovered on SoundCloud, his success as the most streamed artist of all time. Also discusses his Super Bowl appearance and the other hispanic artists he has worked with. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 9 reading comprehension questions based on the reading ~Answer key. Level: Spanish 2 (present and past tenses only)

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish reading about Hispanic Heritage Month: its history, how it is celebrated and its significance. It also discusses the differences between the terms Spanish, Hispanic and Latino. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer key. Level: (in present and past tenses) Makes for a great cultural reading for students of Spanish!

This 3-page file includes: (100% in Spanish) ~A reading that talks about the dream jobs of four young people: actor, musician, pilot and cook. Reading is in the present tense only. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment where students talk about their own dream jobs. Answer key included

This 3-page file includes: ~A beginner Italian reading that includes descriptions of four young people’s likes and dislikes, hobbies and weekly activities. It includes numerous uses of the verb piacere. ~A worksheet based on the reading with 10 reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. This resource is 100% in Italian Ideal for beginner learners to review basic vocabulary of hobbies, activities, days of the week and present tense verbs.

This 4-page file includes: (This resource is 100% in Italian) ~An Italian reading that includes descriptions of 4 people’s daily routines. Verbs are conjugated in the present tense. Includes 20 examples of reflexive verbs in context. ~The same reading with the reflexive verbs highlighted for students to see in context ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key Activity idea: After reading, have students underline all the reflexive verbs they find, then have them discuss their own family’s daily routines or write about it for homework.

This 5-page file includes: ~A fun reading in which a young woman named Cecile has a choice of four candidates to be her ideal boyfriend! Throughout the reading there are numerous uses of the present subjunctive which are underlined for students to see in context. Cecile describes the qualities her ideal boyfriend would have and each of the candidates also describe one or two qualities they are looking for. ~An accompanying worksheet with 15 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment in the subjunctive. ~Answer key. NOTE: There are 2 versions of the worksheet in French or English. Editable word file. Activity idea: Have students write a short paragraph about what they are looking for in a friend or romantic partner using the present subjunctive. Subjunctive Verb Forms Include: ait fasse soit veuille

This 3-page file includes: ~A biography of the life of Augusto Pinochet, the president of Chile from 1973-1990. This reading includes a bit about his childhood and family life, as well as his time in and after power. There is also a paragraph about President Allende whom he overthrew to come into power. ~A worksheet with 10 true/false reading comprehension questions as well as a short writing exercise in the preterite tense. ~Answer key Level: Intermediate

This 5-page file includes: ~24 task cards with gustar conversation starters (4 pages x 6 cards per sheet) ~1 blank sheet for your ideas! These task cards provide a great way to get students practicing the verb gustar out loud. Can be used in pairs or small groups! Examples: ¿Te gusta bailar? ¿Te gusta ir a la playa? ¿Te gusta montar en bicicleta?

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 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

This 3-page file includes: -A Spanish reading on the life and times of El Cid, a famous medieval military leader who fought in the reconquest of Spain. This reading discusses his early life, victories under King Sancho II, marriage, death and how he was immortalized in the famous poem Cantar del Mio Cid. This reading also includes details about the reconquest of Spain / la Reconquista. -A reading comprehension page -Answer key. Level: upper level includes various tenses Makes for a great addition to any lessons on Spanish history and literature!

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography on the famous Catalan artist Joan Miró. It discusses his early life, time abroad and his various artistic styles and achievements. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Level: mostly past tense