This reader is a perfect companion to a beginner German class! This German Reader is about two young men in Berlin. The readings get progressively harder each chapter but are all in the present tense. The readings feature a full glossary of new vocabulary, comprehension questions and a writing or conversation assignment. Kapitel 1 Kurt und Ich Kapitel 2 Meine Familie Kapitel 3 Unsere Wohnung Kapitel 4 Freizeit Kapitel 5 Die Uni Kapitel 6 Lebensmittel Einkaufen Kapitel 7 Eine Reise Kapitel 8 In der Stadt Note: Some of these stories are adapted versions of readings found in my Complete Beginner German Workbook and Textbook and are also available for individual sale. Level: Beginner Editable word file. Answer key included.

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 Easy Spanish Reader is ideal as a reading complement to beginner Spanish classes. This complete reader contains 8 short readings. The stories follow a Mexican family now living in California. It is written from the 1st person perspective of the 14-year son and includes the following themes: Capítulo 1 – Mi familia Capítulo 2 – Mi escuela Capítulo 3 – Mi casa Capítulo 4 – De compras Capítulo 5 – La abuela visita Capítulo 6 – En el supermercado Capítulo 7 – Las vacaciones Capítulo 8 – En el restaurante The stories can be read as a class, with a partner or independently! Each chapter includes: ~a glossary of new vocabulary ~reading comprehension questions

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 4-page file includes: ~This reading includes a short paragraph explaining telenovela culture in Latin America. This is followed by a humorous scene from a fictitious soap opera titled “El amor mío es infinito” in which an attractive firefighter loses all his luxurious long hair in a fire! This reading includes numerous examples of Spanish Possessive Pronouns (mío, tuyo etc.) All the characters are introduced by name and character. The script includes parts for four people and is followed by a glossary of new vocabulary. This reading is in the present tense. ~A worksheet with true/false reading comprehension questions and a writing section where students write a continuation of the scene! This can be done for homework or in class, alone or in pairs. ~Answer key. (2pgs) Activity idea: Put students in groups of two or four to read the script. Have students underline all the possessive pronouns in the reading. Once they have read the script, have students translate it. Students may then continue the storyline in different ways by writing their own continuation to the story! These new scripts may be performed for the class or handed in for homework. Editable word file.

This reading is a fictional advert for an apartment for rent for one month in the middle of Berlin, but it’s missing all the article and adjective endings! Students must fill in the endings, and answer a true/false reading comprehension section (available in German or English). Once completed, students are given the task for homework of writing a reply to the advert explaining why they are the perfect person for the rental and what activities they will undertake while in Berlin for a month. Answer key included.

This 5-page file includes: ~A fun and simple reading with many uses of liking and disliking (gern/nicht gern/mag/lieber) in which 2 students are asked what activities the enjoy and don’t enjoy in winter. ~1 worksheet based on the reading with 10 true/ false reading comprehension questions and a writing assignment for students to write about the activities they enjoy doing in English. ~1 worksheet based on the reading with 10 true/ false reading comprehension questions and a writing assignment for students to write about the activities they enjoy doing in German ~Answer key Level: present tense only

This 4-page file includes: ~A worksheet that requires students to read a flight timetable in Spanish and answer 8 reading comprehension questions. Students must review how to talk about the time and question words! This activity may be done alone, in pairs or for homework. ~Answer key (2pgs) NOTE: There are 2 versions of the worksheet, regular and 24 hour clock.

24 Task Cards on Trivia about Spanish and Latin Countries in Spanish including: ~geography ~capital cities ~cultural questions ~language questions Example Questions: ¿Cuándo celebra México su Día de Independencia? ¿De dónde viene el flamenco? ¿Cuántos países tienen español como idioma oficial? ¿Qué país latino es un territorio de los Estados Unidos? ¿Cuál es el río más grande de Sudamérica? Hint: You can help students out by providing them with a map! Perfect for Fun, Cultural Learning and Sub Activity! Instructions: print on card stock and print out. Split students into pairs or small groups and the group with the most correct answers wins! This file includes: Answer Key Recording Sheet

In this reading a student in Germany is describing her school, school subjects, classmates and teachers. The reading includes 10 true/false reading comprehension questions in German OR English and a full glossary of new vocabulary. Level: Beginner Answer key included.

This 8-page file contains: ~20 German task cards whereby students need to fill in the correct form of the verb given in brackets. (4 X 5 Pages) ~1 blank page for your ideas ~1 Recording sheet ~Answer key. Level: A1

This 3-page file includes: ~A beginner reading in which, Günther, a student from Germany, describes his typical day. He uses many reflexive verbs/separable prefix to describe his various sports, school and extra curricular activities. Followed by 8 reading comprehension questions. ~A worksheet for students to write out their own daily routine. ~Answer key. Includes: sich treffen sich anziehen sich aufwachen sich einschlafen Level: Beginner

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.

This 3-page file includes: ~A reading between two friends in the present tense where one is trying to convince the other to be more environmentally conscious! Reading includes a glossary of new environmental vocabulary. ~A reading comprehension worksheet with a true false section and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. Example vocabulary: die Umwelt die Dose der Müll der Kasten wiederverwertbar der Kunststoff schaden

This 3-file includes: ~A beginner level reading, in which a girl describes her two brothers and sister. She talks about how they look, their personality and their hobbies. She also talks about how they all compare to each other. ~This reading features many possessives and comparatives in context such as mi,mis, su, nuestro, mayor, menor, más/menos que etc. ~1 worksheet includes 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish as well as a short writing exercise. ~key Activity idea: After reading, students can talk in Spanish with their classmates about their own siblings!

This 8-page file includes: ~24 task cards focused on the imperfect subjunctive (6 cards x 4 cards per sheet) ~Recording sheet ~Answer key These task cards provide a perfect cumulative review of the WEIRDO acronym as they include a mixture of: Verbal expressions: deseaba que… insistía que… Impersonal expressions: Era bueno que… Era raro que… Emotions: Me alegraba de que… Temaba que… Conjunctions: Estudiaba para que… Regular and irregular verbs are featured!

This 7-page file includes: ~24 task cards focused on asking questions (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) ~Recording sheet All 24 task cards feature questions beginning with interrogatives: qué, quién, cuántos etc. Example questions: ¿Cuál es tu número de teléfono? ¿Cuántos hermanos tienes? ¿Dónde viven tus abuelos? Can be used alone, in pairs or in small groups!

This reading is about a family traveling back to Germany to visit the grandparents. It includes a lot of vocabulary relevant to travel. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 7 reading comprehension questions. Answer key included.

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 3-page file includes: ~2 pages of 8 short dialogs where various people explain where they are going, at what time and who they are with. ~1 worksheet page where students then fill in an info gap with the missing information and then answer 8 reading comprehension questions based on the dialogs. Great activity for beginners to review vocabulary of places around town, family members, telling time and question words. Can be used alone or in pairs. Idea: print the first 2 pages on card stock to reuse! Also works as a sub activity, bell work or for early finishers!