This 3-page file includes:
~A 2-page reading that discusses the culture and history of five Latin dance styles: Mariachi, Salsa, Flamenco, Tango and Cueca. The reading also includes some Spanish vocabulary and 15 true/false readings comprehension questions.
~Answer key.
Note this reading is in English and is ideal for beginner level students, as a Sub Plan or for hispanic heritage! I also offer similar reading in Spanish.
This 3-page file includes:
~A cultural reading on the history of the Mexican flag. It talks about Mexican independence and what the three colors on the flag represent. The reading also includes a paragraph on the Aztec legend on the founding of Tenochtitlan (present-day Mexico city) which is represented by the eagle which appears as an emblem on the flag. The final paragraph talks about the Aztec language of náhuatl, and the words that have been borrowed into English such as: coyote, guacamole, chocolate, chia y tomate.
~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions in Spanish for students to answer based on the reading.
~Answer key.
Level: present and past tenses
Editable Word file.
Makes for a great accompaniment to units on Mexican history and Mesoamerican cultures alike!
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~A worksheet that features two different types of exercises for students to learn future tense formations. The first section features 10 short answer questions where students are required to give the future form of 10 different infinitives. They include a mixture of regular and irregular verbs. In the second section, students are required to choose from a selection of infinitives and convert them into the future tense to complete a paragraph about two friends going on a trip.
~The same worksheet with hints for students on which verbs are irregular!
~Answer key.
Editable word file.
This worksheet explains the uses of the five words in Spanish used to express ‘time:’
It contains two short answer exercises to practice.
hora
rato
época
tiempo
vez
Editable word file.
Includes answer key.
Using the photos and information as a guide, students answer 2 sections of questions:
5 true and false questions
5 short answer questions
Afterwards, students are prompted to ask each other questions on what activities they enjoy to get them talking in Spanish!
Editable Word file.
Answer key included.
This worksheet focuses on adjective agreement. Students are required to fill in the missing words by translating it from English into the correct form in Spanish being mindful of the number and gender!
This worksheet has a total of 18 exercises including descriptive adjectives (rojo), limiting adjectives (mucho) and adjectives which shorten (primero, bueno).
Editable word file
Includes answer key.
This beginner German reading includes descriptions of three young people’s hobbies.
Includes 8 reading comprehension questions.
Editable word file.
Answer key included.
Ideal for beginner learners to review basic vocabulary of hobbies, days of the week
and present tense verbs.
Activity idea: After reading, have students discuss their own hobbies in class or write about it for homework.
By using the information provided in the diagrams, students must answer 12 questions on who is the oldest and youngest or older and younger and who has more or less siblings and pets than the others!
The focus of the exercise is on comparatives and superlatives including:
(el/la) menor/mayor
más/menos que
Afterwards, students may talk about their own siblings and pets in Spanish!
Answer key included.
A biography of the famous Mexican actress Salma Hayek. It includes a bit about her early life, rise to fame and successful films. Includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a true/false reading comprehension section.
Level: Uses present and past tenses
Answer key included.
This 6-page file includes:
~24 task cards focused on similar words in Spanish (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet)
Each card features two words.
~Recording sheet
~Instructions
Examples:
cuarto vs cuatro
nuevo vs nueve
papa vs papá
casa vs caza
Can be used alone, in pairs or in small groups for Pronunciation & Listening Practice!
This 6-page file includes:
~24 task cards focused on similar words in German (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet)
Each card features two words.
~Recording sheet
~Instructions
Examples:
denn vs den
beten vs betten
Stadt vs Staat
Can be used alone, in pairs or in small groups for Pronunciation & Listening Practice!
In this Spanish reading three young people are talking about what they plan to study at university and what careers they will have in the future.
There are over 20 examples of ir + a + infinitive!
Reading is followed by 8 Reading comprehension questions.
Answer key included.
This German worksheet features 22 fill in the blank sentences where students are required to complete the sentence with the correct preposition. This worksheet focusses on location based prepositions such as:
Ich wohne in…
Ich fliege nach…
ich komme aus
Level: Beginner
Editable Word file
Answer key included.
This Spanish reading discusses the Quetzal bird of Mexico and Central America. It talks about its physical appearance, habitat, diet and most importantly how it is played an important spiritual role for the Aztec and Maya throughout history.
Followed by 8 reading comprehension questions.
Includes answer key.
This Beginner Spanish reading includes descriptions of three young people’s likes and dislikes and hobbies. It includes numerous users of the verb gustar. It also includes similar verbs such as interesar and encantar.
Includes 8 reading comprehension questions.
Editable word file.
Answer key included.
Ideal for beginner learners to review basic vocabulary of hobbies, days of the week
and present tense verbs.
Activity idea: After reading, have students discuss their own likes/dislikes and hobbies in class or have them write about it for homework.
This 6-page file includes:
~24 task cards focused on similar words in English (4 pages x 6 cards per sheet)
Each card features two words.
~Recording sheet
~Instructions
Examples:
free vs three
sea vs. she
walk vs. work
~May be used in power point or print off for hands on study.
~Can be used alone, in pairs or in small groups for Pronunciation & Listening Practice!
Students work alone, in pairs or in small groups to fill in the missing information about 20 famous Hispanic people. It is a great way for students to review forming nationalities and professions in Spanish while getting to know famous Hispanic leaders.
The objective is to correctly fill in the missing nationality and profession in the correct form (male/female).
NOTE: There are two versions of the game:
~One version contains hints by allowing students to know how often each profession and nationality is used as well as hints on the male/female forms.
~The second version has no hints at all.
Ideal as a sub plan or for cultural/grammar homework, or even as a competitive game between groups!
Includes answer key.
This beginner level German reading is centered around two roommates who live together. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 8 reading comprehension questions.
Note: This reading is also available in my Beginner German Workbook.
Level: A1
Editable word file.
Answer key included.
This reading discusses the life of the 5th-century bishop Saint Patrick who brought Catholicism to Ireland. It also discusses how St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated around the world today. The reading also includes a short paragraph on the most famous Latino of Irish descent: Bernardo O’Higgins.
The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary as well as six short answer comprehension questions.
Level: present and past tenses
Answer key included.
Editable file.
This beginner German worksheet/quiz includes four separate sections for students to review subject pronouns:
Fill in the blank to complete the subject pronouns chart
Matching section between English and German
Identifying pronouns as singular or plural or both
Short answer
Editable Word file
Answer key included.