This 4-page file includes: ~A 2-page intermediate level reading on flamenco. The reading discusses in detail the origins of this artistic dance form. Each of the three parts receives its own paragraph: the dancing, singing and guitar playing. The reading also mentions some current flamenco artists. The reading is preceded by a detailed list of specialized vocabulary. ~A worksheet based on the reading with nine comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Level: (in present and past tenses but with more difficult vocabulary) Here is a link to an amazing performance by Sara Baras to show students: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLnEjHuMFsA

This 3-page file includes: ~A reading from the perspective of a 15-year-old boy in Mexico celebrating the day of the dead with his family. It is written in the first person present tense and is therefore suitable for beginning students of Spanish. The emphasis is on the cultural significance of this holiday. Reading includes a glossary of specialized vocabulary ~A worksheet with 8 comprehension questions in Spanish. ~Answer key. Here is a video link for this celebration to show students: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqJ_8QQwtig

This 6-page file includes: ~A 2-pg cloze activity on Shakira’s song “La Bicicleta” ~The same cloze activity with a word bank. ~Answer key (2pgs) Also included are some cultural notes and translations of more difficult vocabulary! The link for the video on YouTube can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UV0QGLmYys Editable word file.

This reading is about the ancient ritual of bullfighting. It is written from the first person perspective of a matador on his final day of bullfighting. It talks about the history and art of bullfighting. Reading includes specialized vocabulary in a full glossary and 7 true/false reading comprehension questions. Note: This reading includes some present and past tenses. Includes answer key.

This handout explains the German case system and how it works with careful instructions in both English and German. It also has five sentences at the end for students to recognize the function of the nouns and pronouns in the sentence. Enjoy!

This reading is a postcard from a girl halfway through her vacation with her family in Mexico. It features numerous examples of the present perfect tense. The reading has an English-Spanish glossary of new words, 5 reading comprehension questions and a written assignment for homework or in class. Activity idea: have students read the story in pairs. For homework, have students write a postcard as if they were halfway through their trip incorporating at least three sentences in the present perfect tense. They can then read their ‘postcards’ to a classmate, the class or hand them in for marking.

This 7-page file includes: ~24 task cards focused on asking questions (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) ~Recording sheet All 24 task cards feature questions beginning with interrogatives: qué, quién, cuántos etc. Example questions: ¿Cuál es tu número de teléfono? ¿Cuántos hermanos tienes? ¿Dónde viven tus abuelos? Can be used alone, in pairs or in small groups!

This 8-page file includes: ~24 task cards with Conversation starters (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) ~1 empty sheet for your ideas ~Recording sheet These task cards provide a great way to get students talking in the target language! Example Questions: What holiday do you most look forward to? What is your favorite time of day? What three qualities do you look for in a friend? How do you like to spend time on your own? Level: Beginner

This 3-page file includes: ~A beginner level reading in which Antonio, a grade 10 student from Texas, describes his typical day. He uses many reflexive verbs to describe his various sports, school and extra curricular activities. Includes reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. ~A worksheet for students to fill in about their typical day. After completion, have students can share their own daily routine with a classmate. Verbs used include: levantarse vestirse desayunarse irse ducharse quedarse acostarse

This 5-page file includes: ~24 task cards with 'gern' conversation starters (4 pages x 6 cards per sheet) ~Recording sheet These task cards provide a great way to get students practicing the gern expressions out loud. Can be used alone, in pairs or small groups! Examples: Gehst du gern ins Kino? Singst du gern? Lernst du gern Deutsch?

This worksheet includes clear explanations on the different uses of qué and cuál(es). The explanations are followed by 10 fill in the blank questions. Example questions: 1. ¿ _________________ es tu dirección de correo electrónico? 2. ¿ ____________ está pasando el sábado por la noche? 3. ¿ _________________ es tu color favorito?

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 funny reading, three friends are trying to decide what to do together but Caroline is in a bad mood and doesn't feel like doing anything! The purpose of this reading is to introduce students to expressions using avoir: j'ai peur j'ai chaud j’ai soif jai mal au.... j'ai ... ans Reading includes a short glossary of new vocabulary and 6 reading comprehension questions in English. Editable Word file. Answer key included.

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish cultural reading about the Catholic celebration of carnival. It talks about its religious significance and includes a paragraph each on how it is celebrated in both New Orleans and in Spain. The reading includes a glossary of specialized vocabulary. ~A worksheet with eight reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Level: Intermediate

This simple German reading features three young people talking about their favorite school subjects in high school and university. Includes 8 reading comprehension questions. Answer key included. Activity idea: Have students write about or discuss their favorite subjects in class.

This beginner German reading includes three short paragraphs describing the likes dislikes and hobbies of three friends. Great for reviewing descriptions, hobbies, languages, professions etc. The reading is followed by 8 reading comprehension questions. Includes answer key Also includes a second page for students to write a short paragraph about two friends in class or for homework.

In this beginner script an employee phones a travel agency to book a flight and hotel for her boss who is travelling from Berlin to Rome. The reading features a full glossary of new words and a true/false reading comprehension section. Activity idea: Students can take turns reading the roles and then practice booking an imaginary trip! die Zwischenlandung der Gangplatz der Fensterplatz die Reihe die Aussicht der Flughafen die Einzelheiten das Hotel

This 4-page file includes: ~A handout on German Prefix verbs ~A reading with Prefix verbs in context ~A worksheet with 15 practice sentences. ~Answer key

This 3-page file includes: ~An upper intermediate German reading that contains numerous uses of Conditional / Konjunktiv II verb forms where two classmates in their senior year of high school are talking about their plans for university. ~6 reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. Activity idea: Have students circle all the conditional verb forms they find in the reading. Editable word document.