This 2-page file includes: ~A handout that explains the formation of regular and irregular forms of the conditional progressive in Spanish. ~A worksheet with 17 short answer questions with regular and irregular verbs. Examples: Yo estaría estudiando mucho. (estudiar) Nosotros …………… ……………… el libro. (leer) Editable word file. Level: upper intermediate

This worksheet explains the formation of regular and irregular present participles. Explanations are followed by a list of common irregular participles and 10 short answer questions. Beginner Level Editable file

In this reading Ramona is writing to her friend back home to tell her all about family vacation in Cannes! There are eight examples of the passé composé for students to see in context. It includes regular and irregular verbs as well as avoir and être auxiliary verbs. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a reading comprehension section in English. The same reading with no glossary and the reading comprehension section in French for differentiated learning. Activity idea: Students can write their own postcard from a French-speaking country either in class or for homework to practice using the past tense and present tense together in one paragraph. Editable Word file. Answer key included.

This file contains two similar versions of the same worksheet: -In the first version students fill in the missing present tense forms of ser or estar in the present tense. -The second version is more difficult as students must also fill in some blanks with hay. This worksheet features two paragraphs: one describing a pilot and his family in general, and the second one describing the vacation they take in Costa Rica. Includes answer keys.

This biography is on Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman to go into space! It discusses her childhood, education, space missions and legacy. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and is followed by 7 short answer reading comprehension questions in Spanish. Level:present and past tenses Includes answer key.

A fun French reading in which four people are interviewed about what they would do in specific situations. In the answers the students can see the conditional verb forms in context! Reading includes 5 reading comprehension questions. Editable word file. Level: Upper Intermediate

This 3-page file includes: ~A funny script that allows students to see tener expressions in context. It is a dialog between three friends trying to make plans for the day; but one of them is not into doing anything she is so picky! ~A worksheet with 8 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment where students make their own script with tener expressions. ~Answer key. This reading includes 10 tener expressions: tener ganas de tener interés en tener dolor de tener que tener … años tener lugar tener miedo de tener sueño tener calor tener sed tener razón Level: In present tense

This 2-page file includes: ~A fun reading in which five people are interviewed about what they would do in specific situations. In the answers the students can see the conditional verb forms in context! ~A worksheet based on the reading which includes two parts: a true/false reading comprehension section and a writing section where students need to describe what they would do in the following situations: What would you do if you lost something important? What would you do if you found a wallet on the street? What would you do if your friend gave you a gift that you do not like? What would you do if it were the last day of school? What would you do if you could sing very well? Editable word file.

This 3-page file includes: ~A reading that includes a brief description of the Spanish Civil War and its after effects. Also included is a biography of Francisco Franco and the role he played. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A reading comprehension section based on the reading. ~Answer key Makes for a great complement on a Spanish history unit. Level: Spanish Upper Intermediate

In this funny reading friends are discussing their secret fears! Students can see how to use the expression ‘tener miedo de’ while learning new vocabulary. Fears include: spiders, sharks, heights, enclosed spaces Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a reading comprehension section. Level: Spanish Beginner (present tense) Activity idea: after reading the script together, have students in the class discuss their own fears or the fears of their friends and siblings. Vocab includes: tengo miedo de tengo suerte las arañas los tiburones el ascensor las alturas

In this reading a teenage girl introduces herself to her new neighbour. The dialog incorporates a number of question words so students may learn how to form questions with interrogatives. Reading includes 8 true/false comprehension questions in English and a short writing assignment in French. Activity idea: students may complete the writing assignment in class or for homework. They may then read their own dialog with a partner. Editable file. Answer key included. Includes all major question words!

In this script, students of English can see 20+ examples of the present perfect tense as two friends discuss what they have done recently. The script is followed by 8 true/false comprehension questions. Editable word file. Includes Answer key. Activity idea: After reading the script in pairs, have the students underline all the examples of the present perfect tense they can find. For extra difficulty, have them circle all the irregular participles!

This 2-page file includes Spanish language biography is on the life of Mario Vargas Llosa winner of the 2010 Nobel Prize for literature. This biography discusses his early life and career, education and training, political aspirations and awards. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary as well as a reading comprehension section. Level: Spanish 3 (various tenses)

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish cultural reading on the traditional music of South America. It includes two paragraphs on Chile’s national dance la cueca and one on the traditional pan flute music, or zampoñas, of the Andean region played by the local Quechua and Aymara peoples. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions ~Answer key.

This 3-page file includes: ~A reading that serves as a great introduction to Mariachi music. The reading talks about the history of this genre, the instruments and costumes used and where the name may have come from. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions in Spanish. ~Answer key. Level: In present and past tenses Great as a cultural adjunct for your Spanish class or as a sub plan!

This 4-page file includes: ~A reading that is ideal for German students to see dual prepositions/two-way prepositions in context: in, an, auf, neben, unter etc. In this funny story, Ramona and her friend are searching for three missing things that her younger sister has hidden in the house while she has been away at school! ~The same reading with the prepositions and articles underlined for students to see in context. ~A worksheet with 6 reading comprehension questions and a conversation section where students use the new prepositions to discuss what they see in the photo.

This beginner level German reading includes three friends talking about their pets: a dog, two cats and a parrot! Includes a glossary and 6 reading comprehension questions. Answer key included. Includes the following vocab: das Haustier der Hund neckisch der Vogel der Papagei colours!