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 easy Spanish reading includes descriptions of three young people’s favourite sports activities. Includes 8 reading comprehension questions. Answer key included. Ideal for beginner learners to review basic vocabulary of sports, days of the week and present tense verbs. Activity idea: After reading, have students discuss their own sports activities in class or for homework.

This 4-page file includes: (100% in Spanish) ~A reading with the descriptions of four people including eye color, height, hair etc. ~The same reading with the verbs ser and tener highlighted for students to see in context on how to use these two verbs to describe people. ~A worksheet with 8 short answer questions based on the readings and a section where students must write the descriptions of two people. ~Answer key. Level: Beginner

This 5-page file includes: ~A simple Spanish reading including over 30 Spanish English cognates for beginner students to learn to recognize them. The story talks about a brother and sister and a typical day they spend at school. The reading includes a glossary of more difficult vocabulary ~The same reading but with the cognates highlighted for context. ~A worksheet with three parts: a. Students must give the English equivalent of eight Spanish cognates. b. Students must answer eight True/False questions based on the reading. c. Students must complete 10 sentences with the cracked carbonate from the story. ~The same worksheet with the instructions in Spanish. ~Answer key Level: total beginners Editable Word file

This 5-page file includes: ~A simple reading in the present tense in which a 16-year-old student talks about all of her classes and what time they occur. Based on the reading students must fill in her school schedule! ~A worksheet based on the reading with 10 reading comprehension questions. Afterwards students must fill in their own schedule in Spanish. ~Answer key (2 pgs) NOTE: Includes both American style and European style clock options for reading (2:30 pm and 14.30) Vocabulary Includes: días de la semana música deporte arte biología álgebra química almuerzo bloque libre geografía historia francés inglés informática

This 4-page file includes: ~A script between three friends who run into each other in the city and discuss where they are going that day. ~The same script with the prepositions highlighted for students to see in context. ~A worksheet with 3 parts: 8 true/false comprehension questions 10 fill in the blank questions with the prepositions: a, al,a la, de la, del, en, a short writing assignment. ~Answer key.

This 3-page file includes: ~A fun and humorous Spanish reading in which students must choose the best man for Maria to go on a date with based on their short introductions! ~A worksheet in Spanish based on the reading with: 10 true/false questions a short answer section and a short writing section. ~Answer key. Reinforces present tense verbs and vocabulary on hobbies, family and languages.

This 3-page file includes: ~An easy reading whereby students of German can learn how to order food naturally in a restaurant. The reading contains a glossary of new food vocabulary including popular German dishes. ~A worksheet with 7 reading comprehension questions in German based on the reading. ~Answer key. Activity idea: after reading have the students “role play” going out to eat in a German restaurant by writing their own script to perform for the class or hand in for homework using the new vocabulary. Level: beginner

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

German Question Words Handout and Worksheet.

This 3-page file includes: ~An English language cultural reading that explains the significance and meaning of the Mexican celebration of Día de los Muertos. It includes a short glossary of specialized Spanish vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Vocabulary includes: copal ofrendas cempasúchil calaveritas Great for hispanic heritage!

This is English language reading discusses the history and importance of Mexico’s Cinco de Mayo celebrations. The reading includes a reading comprehension question. This is a great complement to beginner Spanish classes or Hispanic Heritage month.

This English language reading details the significance and history of Machu Picchu, the ancient city in Peru that is a world heritage site. Reading includes a short glossary of Quechua and Spanish vocabulary with English translations and a reading comprehension section. A great compliment to a lesson on ancient civilizations, Hispanic culture and heritage and geography. Answer key included.

This 3-page file includes: ~A cultural reading that explains the history and conventions around the important 15th birthday celebrations of the Quinceañera. The reading includes a short glossary of specialized vocabulary up top. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Vocabulary includes: la quinceañera la misa tiara los padrinos el chambelán Great for Hispanic heritage month or simply an adjunct to beginner level Spanish courses.

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 10-page file includes: ~24 cards on hispanic leaders with information on their family, birthdate, characteristics and why they are famous. ~4 blanks cards for students to create their own hispanic leader cards. ~A 20 question game for students to use independently or in pairs to learn more about the people featured on the cards. Can be used in class or for homework. Simply print out on card stock and enjoy them for years! NOTE: This Resource is in SPANISH, I also offer the same cards in English in my store as well. This resource includes the following influential Hispanic Leaders: Frida Kahlo Diego Rivera Pablo Picasso Salvador Dalí Selena Quintanilla Sonia Sotomayor Eva Perón Gary Soto Lin-Manuel Miranda Gloria Estefan Isabel Allende Ellen Ochoa Dolores Huerta César Chávez Rita Moreno Pablo Neruda Sandra Cisneros Shakira Leo Messi Roberto Clemente Simón Bolívar Rigoberta Menchú Sofía Vergara Celia Cruz Also makes for a great Sub Activity! Answer key included.

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