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Full time teacher since 2003. I specialize in fun readings and worksheets.

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Full time teacher since 2003. I specialize in fun readings and worksheets.
German Food Reading: Mein Lieblingessen (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
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German Food Reading: Mein Lieblingessen (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

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This 3-page file includes: (100% in German) ~A German reading about three different people and what foods they enjoy for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reading includes a lot of food vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Level: present tense only
Spanish Por vs. Para Reading Worksheet: Mi perro perdido
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Spanish Por vs. Para Reading Worksheet: Mi perro perdido

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This Spanish worksheet features a reading about a young boy who loses and eventually find his dog. There are over 16 fill in the blank missing por or para prepositions for students to fill in to complete the reading. Level: Intermediate Answer key included.
Spanish -AR Verbs Reading: Todo sobre Claudia Lectura
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Spanish -AR Verbs Reading: Todo sobre Claudia Lectura

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading about Claudia a 19-year-old university student. The reading includes 16 -AR type verbs. Followed by 8 reading comprehension questions. ~The same reading with the verb endings missing for students to fill in for practice of third person singular/plural (-a/-an). ~Answer key. Level: Beginner Verbs included: Iimpiar, trabajar, ganar, pagar, estudiar, tocar, cantar, nadar, cocinar, bailar, reparar, manejar, llamar etc.
Spanish Tú Commands Reading: Lectura Hazlo ahora! (Impertivo /Mandatos)
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Spanish Tú Commands Reading: Lectura Hazlo ahora! (Impertivo /Mandatos)

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In this fun reading students can see tú command forms in context in both the negative and affirmative. Plot: Sandra is a very bossy older sister who is telling her younger sister what to do and not to do as she prepares for friends to come over. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and six reading comprehension questions. NOTE: The reading includes two versions of the story, with the command forms underlined for students to see in context and not. Answer key included.
Tener y Venir Practice Spanish Worksheet / Reading
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Tener y Venir Practice Spanish Worksheet / Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~Three short readings in which three teenagers talk about themselves in Spanish using a lot of sentences with tener and venir (includes a few “tener expressions”). Students may circle or underline the verbs to become familiar with these irregular conjugations. ~The same readings to be used as a worksheet once the students are comfortable with the verbs where the verbs tener and venir are missing for students to fill in! ~Answer key. Activity idea: Have students translate the paragraphs alone or in small groups and then have them write a short paragraph about themselves using the new verbs.
I miei amici Lettura: My Friends Italian Reading (essere / avere / piacere )
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I miei amici Lettura: My Friends Italian Reading (essere / avere / piacere )

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This beginner Italian reading includes three short paragraphs describing the likes, dislikes, careers and hobbies of three friends. Great for reviewing descriptions, hobbies, languages, professions etc. The reading is followed by 8 reading comprehension questions. This resource is 100% in Italian . Answer key included. Activity idea: Have your students write a short paragraph about a friend in class or for homework.
Italian English Cognates Reading: Lettura con gli affini (Italiano Inglese)
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Italian English Cognates Reading: Lettura con gli affini (Italiano Inglese)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A simple Italian reading including over 30 cognates for beginner students to learn to recognize them. The story talks about Miranda, a teenage girl. It describes her daily routine, her part-time job, her favourite subjects and foods, as well as those of her brother and best friend. The reading includes a glossary of more difficult vocabulary ~The same reading but with the cognates highlighted for context. ~Also includes eight true/false reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Level: Total beginners Editable word file
Italian Future Tense Reading: Quest'estate Lettura in Italian (il futuro)
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Italian Future Tense Reading: Quest'estate Lettura in Italian (il futuro)

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In this Italian script two friends are talking about their upcoming summer plans in the future tense. One of them will be visiting their grandparents and the other will be going on a once-in-a-lifetime trip. The reading includes 8 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment. Includes two versions of the reading: one with a glossary and one with no glossary for differentiated learning. Activity idea: Have students underline all the future tense verbs they find in the reading. In class or for homework, have students write their own short paragraph about what they will be doing during their upcoming summer using the future tense. Editable word doc. Answer key included.
French Beginner Reading Comprehension with 15 questions "La vie de Pierre"
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French Beginner Reading Comprehension with 15 questions "La vie de Pierre"

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This beginner French reading talks all about the life of a 23-year-old university student in France. It includes details about himself, his roommate his parents and his sister including physical descriptions, ages, jobs and where they live. This reading serves as a great review at the end of French I or beginning of French II for basic vocabulary and sentence structure in the present tense. Also includes a separate worksheet with 15 short answer questions. Answer key included Editable word file
Italian Hobbies Reading: I miei Hobby Lettura (passatempo / piacere)
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Italian Hobbies Reading: I miei Hobby Lettura (passatempo / piacere)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A beginner Italian reading that includes descriptions of four young people’s likes and dislikes, hobbies and weekly activities. It includes numerous uses of the verb piacere. ~A worksheet based on the reading with 10 reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. This resource is 100% in Italian Ideal for beginner learners to review basic vocabulary of hobbies, activities, days of the week and present tense verbs.
Mexican Street Food Reading: Comida callejera mexicana: Tacos y Elotes Lectura
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Mexican Street Food Reading: Comida callejera mexicana: Tacos y Elotes Lectura

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This 4-page file incudes: ~A Spanish cultural reading about Mexican street food! It talks about the history of the food, what it is made of and where to find it. The main focus is on tacos and elotes. The reading includes a complete glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. (2 pgs) Level: A2 mostly present tenses Editable word file
Italian Weather, Seasons and Clothes Reading: Che tempo fa? Lettura
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Italian Weather, Seasons and Clothes Reading: Che tempo fa? Lettura

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This beginner Italian reading is great for students to review vocabulary around weather, seasons and clothing. It talks about three young people in different cities at different times of the year: London (raining), Rome (hot + sunny), New York City (cold + snowy). The reading includes 6 reading comprehension questions. Answer key included.
Italian Beginner Reading Comprehension with 12 questions "La vita di Pietro"
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Italian Beginner Reading Comprehension with 12 questions "La vita di Pietro"

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This beginner Italian reading talks all about the life of a 23-year-old university student in Italy. It includes details about himself, his roommate his parents and his sister including physical descriptions, ages, jobs and where they live. This reading serves as a great review at the end of Italian I or beginning of Italian II for basic vocabulary and sentence structure in the present tense. Includes a short glossary of new vocabulary. Also includes a separate worksheet with 12 short answer questions and a short writing section. Answer key included Editable word file
El fútbol y La Copa Mundial Lectura: Spanish Reading on Soccer and the World Cup
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El fútbol y La Copa Mundial Lectura: Spanish Reading on Soccer and the World Cup

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This 5-page file includes: ~A reading that discusses the importance of soccer in Latin America, the history of the world cup and soccer in general in Latin America. It also discusses the formation of FIFA, the first World Cup and which countries have won it over the years. Updated until 2026 World Cup. The story is accompanied by a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 short answer reading comprehension questions. ~A worksheet on soccer vocabulary with two parts: matching and gap fill. ~Answer key. (2pgs) This is a great complement to any unit on sports, soccer and the World Cup. Level: In present and past tenses; any others in the glossary
Italian Colors Reading | I miei colori preferiti Lettura (vestiti / aggettivi)
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Italian Colors Reading | I miei colori preferiti Lettura (vestiti / aggettivi)

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This fun and simple Italian reading helps students to review colors and articles of clothing while also learning noun-adjective agreement in context. Three young people describe their favourite colours and the types of clothing they wear in those colours. Also includes 6 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short answer question. Answer key included
German Adjectives Reading | Amanda und ihre Familie Text (Adjektiven)
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German Adjectives Reading | Amanda und ihre Familie Text (Adjektiven)

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This 3-page file includes: ~A fun and simple German reading that helps students to review adjective endings. It is about Amanda and her family and includes a lot of descriptive adjectives about her and her siblings including body parts and colors. This version includes a full glossary. ~The same reading without a glossary but with all the 20+ adjective endings missing for students to fill in to complete the reading for differentiated learning. ~Answer key. Both versions includes a 10 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing section. Answer key included
El medio ambiente Lectura ~ The environment/Earth Day Spanish Reading (por and para)
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El medio ambiente Lectura ~ The environment/Earth Day Spanish Reading (por and para)

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This 5-page file includes: ~A dialog between two brothers, one of which is trying to get the other to be more environmentally friendly! In addition to a lot of environmental vocabulary, the reading features multiple uses of por and para. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~ The same reading but with blanks where por and para should be. Students need to fill in the prepositions to complete the reading. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish as well as a short writing section. ~Answer key. (2pgs) Activity idea: Have students read the script in pairs and then translate. Afterwards, using the new vocabulary students can do pair or group debates on the benefits of recycling, transit vs.car use etc. This reading is also great for Earth Day!