This 3-page file includes:
~A handout explaining the six common uses of ‘se’ in Spanish, within example sentence in Spanish and English of each situation: Reflexive, Impersonal, Passive, Unintentional, Reciprocal and indirect object replacement.
~A worksheet to practice the various uses of ‘se’. The worksheet contains three parts:
a. students must recognize which use of 'se’appears in one of six Spanish sentences
b. Students must translate those sentences into English
c. Students are given a set of English sentences to translate into Spanish
~Key
Level: Upper intermediate
Editable Word file.
This 3-page file includes:
~A 1.5 page cultural reading is on the history of La Catrina, the famous Mexican image of a female skeleton often associated with Day of the Dead celebrated on November 1 and 2 every year. This reading discusses the history behind this image including its Aztec origins, as well as its popular incarnations by the artists José Guadalupe Posada (1910) and Diego Rivera (1947).
~6 reading comprehension questions based on the reading.
~Answer key.
Ideal for Hispanic heritage or beginner Spanish students for a cultural component to class!
NOTE: This reading is in English, I also offer a similar reading in Spanish in my store.
This 3-page file includes:
~A handout explaining how to use the prepositions: a, al, de, del and en with places around town.
~A one page partner activity with two parts:
Students must fill in the correct prepositions to complete a dialog between two people coming and going from different places around town.
Students must complete their own dialog which may be performed for the class or handed in from working.
~Answer key.
Editable Word file.
This worksheet contains 15 questions in the present tense with reflexive verbs whereby students need to fill in the blanks with the conjugated form of the verb.
There are 2 versions of the worksheet:
1 includes the reflexive pronouns up top for student reference as well as hints for stem changing verbs
1 version does not include any hints!
The English meaning is given of all the verbs.
Editable word file.
Includes Answer Key.
Includes the following verbs:
lavarse
sentarse
bañarse
olvidarse
dormirse
preocupararse
vestirse
quejarse
sentirse
divertirse
ponerse
afeitarse
llamarse
This 4-page file includes:
~A funny reading with a number of examples of gustar and similar verbs as well as prepositional pronouns in context. Juana is speed dating and meets four young men with different likes and dislikes! A glossary of new vocabulary is included.
~The same reading with the prepositional pronouns highlighted for students to see in context.
~A worksheet with 8 true/false reading comprehension in Spanish section and a short writing exercise.
~Answer key.
This 3-page file includes:
~1 page with 6 short dialogs where various people explain where they are going, at what time and who they are going 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. This is following by a short writing prompt.
~Answer key.
Great activity for beginners to review vocabulary of places around town, family members, telling time and question words. Can me used alone or in pairs.
Idea: print the first page on card stock to reuse!
Also works well as a sub activity, bell work or for early finishers!
This worksheet includes a total of 16 fill in the blank questions for the future perfect:
8 with regular verbs
8 with irregular verbs
Students must fill in both the auxiliary verb and the correct past participle!
Level: Advanced
Includes answer key.
This worksheet includes 15 in the blank sentences for students to practice the passive voice. Includes both regular and irregular past participles.
Example sentences:
Anna … … by Ricardo. (greet)
The eggs … … by them for breakfast. (eat)
Level: Intermediate
Editable Word file.
Answer key included.
This 4-page file includes:
~A reading in the present tense that makes use of numerous reflexive verbs to show how opposite a married couple is! The husband is an early riser while his wife likes to sleep in. It also discusses their son’s morning routine. The reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet with 10 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment.
~Answer Key. (2pgs)
Activity idea: Have students mime out their actions and have their partner say what they are doing using reflexive verbs!
Includes:
me levanto
me ducho
me afeito
me visto
me pongo
se despierta
se baña
se seca
se maquilla
se peina
This beginner level worksheet helps students:
~to learn the present tense conjugation of ‘estar’
~ to learn common expressions of emotion and condition
~ to learn to match adjectives with the subject
This worksheet includes 10 sentences where students must fill in the correct form of the verb estar as well as the correct ending on the adjective.
This worksheet includes:
aburrido
contento
curioso
enfermo
enojado
orgulloso
relajado
sorprendido
Answer key included.
Editable.
This file includes my Top 10 best selling German biographies at 50% off !
Angela Merkel
Johannes Gutenberg
Albert Einstein
Martin Luther
Brothers Grimm
Mozart
Hildegard Von Bingen
Goethe
9.Anne Frank
Johannes Kepler
Each biography is written in German and contains a glossary of new English-German vocabulary and 4-6 reading comprehension questions.
Level: Intermediate
This 7-page file includes 10 Mini Biographies of famous German and Austrian and
Swiss People:
Hildegard von Bingen
Johannes Gutenberg
Martin Luther
Anne Frank
Angela Merkel
Albert Einstein
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Brothers Grimm
Johannes Kepler
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
EXTENSION: At the end of the reading there is a matching section where students must match up the person with a description of who they are/were.
Answer key included
Ideal for students new to the German language and for those looking to get to know some famous Germanic people.
This funny German reading that includes numerous examples of relative pronouns in context. Three people go hiking, but one is a spoilsport and ruins everything!
Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 6 comprehension questions.
Answer key included.
This German reading includes descriptions of three different young people and the type of volunteer work they do: one works with seniors, one helps children and one is going abroad to build schools.
Includes 8 reading comprehension questions.
Answer key included.
Ideal for beginner learners to review basic vocabulary!
Editable word file.
Activity idea: Have students discuss their own volunteer work with each other in class or write about it for homework.
This 6-page file includes:
~A 2-page reading completely in the imperfect tense where a young girl asks 5 family members what life was like when they were young! The reading is followed by a reading comprehension section and a short writing assignment.
~The same reading with the verbs highlighted for students to see them in context.
~A worksheet with 10 short answer reading comprehension questions and a writing assignment.
~Answer key.
Activity idea: Have students ‘interview’ an older family member about what life was like when they were young and have them write a paragraph about it for homework.
NOTE: This resource is 100% Spanish.
This 5-page file includes:
~A Spanish reading on Arabic Influence on the Spanish language including some of the history of the Iberian Peninsula. The reading is prefaced by a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions.
~A worksheet where students need to give the meaning of a list of Arabic influence words in Spanish.
~Answer key. (2pgs)
This 4-pg file includes:
~A handout that introduces Spanish students to the most common affirmative and negatives. The explanation followed by 10 fill in the blank sentences.
~A reading that allows students to see negatives and affirmative in context. It is a dialogue between two friends that come from very different families, one is very sociable and outgoing and likes to do everything while the other family is introverted and never enjoys doing anything! The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and reading comprehension questions.
~Answer keys included. (2pgs)
Editable word file.
Includes the following vocabulary:
nada
nunca
algo
alguien
nadie
no
a veces
siempre
también
ni…ni…
tampoco
This biography is on America Ferrera, a Honduran-American actress. It discusses her early life, education and career. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a true/false reading comprehension section.
Level: In present and past tenses
Includes answer key.
This Spanish reading includes descriptions of 4 people’s daily routines. Verbs are conjugated in the present tense in the yo, él and ellos forms. Includes many reflexive verbs and examples of time.
Includes 12 reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment.
Answer key included.
Ideal for reviewing reflexive verbs!
Editable word file.
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.r write about it for homework.
This easy German reading includes descriptions of three young people’s eating habits: cooking with family, eating out and being a vegetarian.
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 eating and cooking habits in class or write about it for homework.