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 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 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 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 reading features a dialog between a businessman and an employee at a hotel at check-in. It has a full glossary of new vocabulary and 5 true/false reading comprehension questions. Activity ideas: put students in pairs and have them read the parts of hotel employee and person checking in. Once they have translated the reading, they can role-play their own check-in situation. Alternatively, students can prepare a script to perform for the class. Vocab includes: la tarjeta de crédito el servicio de habitaciones la caja fuerte el equipaje el botones la maleta el vestíbulo alquilar Includes answer key.

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: ~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 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

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 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 5-page file includes: ~24 premade task cards for German case review ~4 empty task cards for customization ~Recording Sheet ~Answer key Each task card is numbered for students to record their answers. Maybe used individually or in pairs.

This 4-page file includes: ~A German reading written from the perspective of a 12-year-old boy living in southern Germany. He talks about Christmas traditions in his region in general as well as how his family celebrates. It also includes a description of the history of the Christmas tree! The reading is in a mixture of present and past tenses and includes a glossary of new vocabulary. Includes reading comprehension questions. ~A worksheet with 4 parts: Matching Christmas vocabulary, short answer, translation and conversation. ~Answer keys (2 pgs)

This 6-page file includes: ~A reading that's perfect for students to see the present subjunctive in context! It is a dialogue between two best friends who are university students looking for an apartment together. They use various subjunctive constructions including verbs and conjunctions to express what they and their parents wish for themselves. ~A worksheet based on the reading with 8 true/false reading comprehension questions in Spanish, an exercise where students have to underline all of the subjunctive forms and a writing exercise for students to create 5 sentences in the subjunctive expressing what they would like in a dream home! ~The same worksheet with short answer questions instead of true/false. ~3 page Answer Key.

In this easy French reading students are introduced of three young people all of which have different sports. The reading is followed by eight and reading comprehension questions in English OR French. Vocabulary includes: patiner courir nager jouer au baseball jouer au tennis jouer au football faire du vélo faire du yoga la boxe/ski Editable word file. Answer key included.

This 3-page file includes: ~ A Spanish biography of the fascinating and enigmatic Spanish artist Salvador Dalí. The reading includes a bit about his childhood, artistic influences and other interests. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions in Spanish. ~Answer Key. Level: Uses past tenses

This 3-page file includes: ~A biography about Rigoberta Menchú, the Guatemalan indigenous woman from a poor background who went on to world fame as a human rights activist.This reading covers a bit about her family life and background, the Guatemalan Civil War, her exile to Mexico, the publication of her famous novel for which she won a Nobel peace prize and finally her work with the UN. ~The second page includes reading comprehension questions and a short writing excerise. ~Answer key. Level: Present and Past Tenses

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography of the famous Colombian singer Shakira. It covers her family background, early career and what made her famous as well as her relationships, family life and and charitable work. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading. ~Answer key. Activity ideas: after reading about the life of Shakira, students can write a short biography on another famous Hispanic artist for homework or to present to the class.