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 reading contains numerous conditional verb forms where two classmates in their senior year of high school are talking about their ideas for college. Reading includes reading comprehension section and a short writing assignment. Activity idea: Have students circle all the conditional forms they find in the reading. Editable Word file. Level: Intermediate Answer key included. Examples: Mike: I’m lucky that I have a sports scholarship. If I were not such a good athlete I would also have to stay here to study. Carol: What would you do if you had an injury and you could not play?

~A script between two high school friends discussing what they and their siblings will study and do for work in the future using the future tense. Includes 8 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment in the future tense. Activity idea: have students underline all the future forms they find in the reading! Level: Intermediate Editable word file. Answer key included.

This 12-page file explains the various uses of the Top 20 Spanish Verbs including common idiomatic expressions. tener ir ser estar tomar sacar dar querer conocer saber decir hacer ver volver pedir poder poner acabar caer llevar Editable word file.

This short biography makes for a great introduction to the famed German writer Goethe. It discusses his childhood, education and his most famous works. Includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 5 reading comprehension questions Answer key included.

This German biography is on the life and impact of the Protestant reformer Martin Luther. It includes information on his early life, religious education, marriage and lasting impact. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and five short answer reading comprehension questions. Answer key included.

This 5-page file includes: ~A reading in which a 14-year-old girl interviews her parents and grandparents about what life was like for them when they were young. The reading is completely in the imperfect tense for students to see it in context. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. NOTE: There are two versions of the reading, in one version the verbs are highlighted for the students to see in context. You can also have students search for and underline all the imperfect verbs they can find in the reading!

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 his song “Cuando me enamoro” (The video is set in a high school!) It also features a lot of imperfect subjunctive verbs for students to see in context! ~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=4DO8GsIYfhQ Activity idea: Have students underline all the imperfect subjunctive verb forms found in the song and circle all the conditional forms to see ‘If Clauses’ in context! Editable word file

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 song “Guantanamera” as sung by Celia Cruz a famous Cuban-American singer. ~The same worksheet with a word bank. ~Answer Key. Here is a link to a video that accompanies the song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jaoXKpi7N4

This easy German reading includes descriptions of three young people’s pets: two cats a dog and a parrot. Includes 8 reading comprehension questions. Answer key included. Ideal for novice learners to review basic vocabulary! Editable word file. Activity idea: After reading, have students discuss their own pets in class or write about it for homework.

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

This easy Spanish reading includes descriptions of three young people’s volunteer work: with seniors, with sick children and building schools in Latin America. Includes 8 reading comprehension questions. Answer key included. Ideal for beginner learners to review basic vocabulary! Activity idea: After reading, have students discuss their own volunteer work in class or write about it for homework.

This German worksheet is a great review for students on recognizing weak nouns. The worksheet features three parts: Matching up the German weak noun with the English meaning Declining weak nouns in sentences Reading a short passage and circling all the weak nouns in context Includes the following nouns: der Architekt der Mensch der Student der Kunde der Rabe der Name der Herr der Löwe der Tourist der Junge der Neffe der Held der Schimpanse der Nachbar der Gedanke Editable word file. Answer key included.

This easy English reading includes descriptions of three young people’s eating habits: cooking with family, eating out and being a vegetarian. Includes 8 reading comprehension questions. Editable word file. Answer key included. Ideal for beginner learners to review basic vocabulary! Activity idea: After reading, have students discuss their own eating and cooking habits in class or write about it for homework.

This 5-page file includes: ~Two readings for total beginners to the Spanish language to learn about how to talk about friends! It includes one page each on a male friend and a female friend talking about their likes, dislikes, age, family pets etc. Each short reading is followed by a reading comprehension section. ~Answer key. ~A worksheet for students to fill out to describe their own friend. Level: Beginner Makes for good sub plan as well.

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

This Spanish biography on the singer Marc Anthony, whose parents emigrated from Puerto Rico to the United States. It talks about his childhood and his musical career as well as a bit about his personal life. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 9 true/false reading comprehension questions. Level: in present and past tenses Answer key included. Great for cultural comprehension, early finishers and sub plans!

This 3-page file includes: ~An easy English reading that includes descriptions of four young people’s hobbies/lifestyles. ~A reading comprehension worksheet with three parts: 10 reading comprehension questions an info gap activity a short writing assignment. ~Answer key.* Ideal for beginner learners to review basic vocabulary of hobbies, days of the week and present tense verbs.