This -page file includes:
~A fun French reading in which four friends are discussing the existence of mythical creatures and extraterrestrials! There are numerous examples of the use of subjunctive with doubt and denial for students to see in context. The reading is followed by 5 short answer questions in English.
~The same reading with the subjunctive forms underlined to help students see them in context.
~Answer key.
Activity idea: After reading, have students circle all the subjunctive forms they find. Afterwards have students discuss their own views on the existence of unknown creatures.
Editable word file.
This 8-page file includes:
~24 task cards focused on the imperfect tense (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet)
~Recording sheet
~Answer key.
Can be used alone or in pairs to review the imperfect tense orally or in written form.
This handout accomplishes two tasks: it teaches students the basics of telling time and it gets them talking!
After reading through the explanation with your students, have them complete the two conversation practice exercises.
A. In the first exercise, students must tell their partner with time it is (they are each given six times of day each including am/pm times) The person asking for the time should record the answers so that after both students have read aloud their times the students can compare lists to see if they were correct!
B. In the second exercise, students practice asking and answering at what time specific events occur such as mealtimes, classes etc. The other student answers for themselves. Students should ask at least three questions each.
NOTE: I have included two versions of this activity one which takes up less paper (students can use scrap paper or not record answers) and one with two pages to record the answers. 24 Hour clock NOT included.
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish language reading on the Atacama Desert found in the north of Chile. It includes information on its history, climate, geography, flora and fauna. It also talks about how the ancient indigenous population of the Chinchorro made it their home. Finally, it explains how the desert is home to space observation stations, NASA training for Mars missions and adventure tourism. The reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary.
~A second page with 9 nine reading comprehension questions.
~Answer key.
Makes for a great complement to studies on South America, or ideal as a nonfiction reading at the low intermediate level!
Level: present and past tenses only
Editable word file.
This Spanish reading includes descriptions of 3 people’s morning routine in the preterite tense. One woke up early, one late and one has the day off. Includes many reflexive verbs and examples of time.
Includes 8 reading comprehension questions.
Answer key included.
Activity idea: After reading, have students underline all the reflexive verbs they find, then have them discuss their own routine that morning or write about it for homework.
This worksheet is a fun way for students to review the present tense while learning about Shakira, the famous Colombian singer! To complete the simple biography students need to fill in the blanks with 16 verbs from a word bank.
The worksheet also includes a short glossary of new vocabulary, and 8 short answer reading comprehension questions based on the reading.
Answer key included.
Ideal for Hispanic heritage or sub plan!
This 4-page file includes:
~A fun French reading where four young people discuss what they did yesterday using over 30 examples of the passe composé. Includes also étre verbs and reflexive verbs as well as lots of vocabulary for: family, hobbies, school subjects etc.
~A worksheet in English based on the reading with short answer questions, an info gap section and a short writing assignment in French.
~Answer key.
NOTE: There are two versions of the reading, one with the verbs highlighted and one without.
Editable word file.
This 4-page file is designed for beginners of German and includes:
~ A worksheet complete with activities done by a fictional student named Maria. Students must answer questions in English to ensure comprehension such as what activities are done on what days of the week.
~A worksheet for students to complete in class or for homework where they fill in their activities in the German ich-form of the verbs.
~Students then tell their conversation partner in German which activities they enjoy doing and their partner must switch the verb form from first to the third person singular to fill in the third page. Students may hand this in for homework or report back to class out loud on what the person does.
~Answer key.
Editable word file.
This 3-page file includes:
~A German reading with a dialog between three people - two of which are interviewing another for a job. This interactive script is a great way for students to see work-related vocabulary in context. Reading includes 5 reading comprehension questions and a section where the students create their own short resume in German and then interview each other for a job in German!
~Answer key.
Activity ideas: students can work in groups of two or three to read through the script before moving on to conduct their own interviews using their “resume.”
Editable file.
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish cultural reading on the food associated with Day of the dead or Día de los Muertos celebrated annually in Mexico at the beginning of November. It includes one paragraph each on: Pan de muerto, Calaveras, Mole y Sopa Azteca. The reading also includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~Seven comprehension questions based on the reading.
~Answer key.
Level: In present tense but with harder vocabulary
This reading makes for a great cultural addition to beginner classes for the Day of the Dead!
This beginner French 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 French
Identifying pronouns as singular or plural
Short answer translation English to French of pronouns
Editable Word file
Answer key included.
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish language culture reading on the Plaza de Mayo, located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The reading discusses the history of the construction of the Plaza, as well as the adjacent Government house or Casa Rosada. There is also a paragraph on the Madres de la Plaza de Mayo, the mothers of the people who disappeared during the dictatorship. The reading also includes some historical details including: Argentine independence, Juan and Eva Perón.
~A worksheet with 10 comprehension questions based on the reading.
~Answer key.
Level: mostly past tenses + some passive voice
This 10-page file includes:
~24 Task Cards to practice Spanish prepositions including: (a, de, por, para, en, con)
~1 blank page for extra ideas
~Recording Sheet
~Answer Key
Perfect for Review or Sub Activity.
Instructions: print on card stock and print out. Split students into pairs or small groups and the group with the most correct answers wins!
This 10-page file includes:
~24 Task Cards to practice German prepositions including:
in, unter, mit, von, seit, an, vor, hinter, über, nach, für, neben, zwischen, um, durch, auf
~1 blank page for extra ideas
~Recording Sheet
~Answer Key
Perfect for Review or Sub Activity.
Instructions: Print on card stock and print out. Split students into pairs or small groups and the group with the most correct answers wins!
This worksheet features 3 parts: 15 Matching, 8 Short Answer questions and a short conversation starter all on vocabulary to do with cleaning around the house.
Activity Idea: After completing the worksheet, have students share how they help out at home.
Answer key included.
Vocabulary includes:
pasar la aspiradora
reciclar
lavar los platos
hacer la cama
sacar la basura
quitar el polvo
cortar el césped
lavar la ropa
ir de compras
poner la mesa
planchar
barrer el suelo
preparar la comida
arreglar el dormitorio
limpiar la casa
This Spanish worksheet features 15 fill in the blank sentences to review present tense conjugations of five different E to I Stem Change Verbs:
3 sentences each on:
servir
pedir
repetir
corregir
decir
Editable word file.
Answer key included.
This 5-page file includes:
~A reading in which a 13-year-old boy interviews his parents and grandparents about what life was like for them when they were young. The reading is completely in the imperfect tense for students to see it in context.
~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in English and a short writing assignment in French for homework.
~The worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in French and a short writing assignment in French for homework.
~Answer key. (2pgs)
Activity idea: Have students underline all the imperfect forms they find in the reading.
Editable word file.
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish language biography on La Malinche (Doña Marina). It discusses her birth, her early life, how she became a slave and how she learned many languages. The reading also discusses her complicated relationship with Hernan Cortes and her role as an interpreter in the conquest of the Aztecs. Finally it discusses her legacy and the role her son with Cortes came to play in human history. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a reading comprehension section.
~Answer key.
Level: includes past tenses as well as passive voice
Handout featuring Irregular ‘yo’ Verb Forms in the present tense for a handy reference!
Includes the following with verbs in Infinitive, 1st person and English translation:
salir
tener
poner
traer
hacer
caber
caer
oir
venir
decir
conocer
conducir
traducir
estar
ser
dar
ir
saber
ver
valer
escoger
recoger
This 10-page file includes:
~24 task cards focused on Irregular Yo Form Verbs (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet)
~1 Blank Sheet for your own ideas
~Recording sheet
~Answer Key
All 24 task cards feature an image, and a different verb students need to conjugate to complete the sentence.
Can be used alone, in pairs or in small groups!
Includes the following verbs:
tener
ir
ser
estar
dar
oir
poner
hacer
venir
saber
traer
valer
caer
conocer
conducir
traducir
recoger
corregir
agradecer
caer