This 5-page file includes: ~Careful explanations in English on when to use the preposition a in Spanish: ir + a, personal a, special verbs, time etc. Each explanation includes examples in both Spanish and English for students to see in context. ~A short reading in Spanish which includes 11 uses of the preposition a. Students must write down the reason for each of the uses so they can learn how to apply the grammar point in future. ~A worksheet with translations and short answer questions to reinforce the new grammar ~Answer key. (2 pgs) Editable Word file.

This 8-page file includes: ~20 flashcards on Spanish Verbs like Gustar (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) ~1 extra page for your own ideas ~Glossary of Verbs Handout ~Practice Sheet to produce the Spanish Translation of the Verbs ~Practice Sheet to produce the English Translation of the Verbs Can be used alone or in pairs.

This German reading is about the life of Amadeus Mozart. It talks about his childhood, education, musical achievements and marriage. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 5 reading comprehension questions. Answer key included. Level: Intermediate

This file contains a biography of the long serving 19th-century Mexican president Porfirio Diaz. The reading is a summary of his early life, military campaigns and political achievements and controversies. The reading includes a glossary new vocabulary. The second page includes 10 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing exercise. Vocab includes: el soldado el sacerdocio el golpe de estado político los ferrocarriles los impuestos la riqueza los campesinos los propietarios

This fun reading is between between two school friends discussing a typical week at school. They discuss exams, studying, friends, siblings and going to a party. The reading features over 20 examples of irregular verbs in the first person form all of which for students to see them in context. The script is followed by a true/false reading comprehension question. Reading includes the following verbs: estoy soy tengo puedo doy vengo salgo conozco duermo pongo entiendo

This 2-page Spanish biography is on the life of Christopher Columbus. It includes some information about his childhood, early sailings, life in Portugal and marriage. It goes on to discuss his relationship with the kings of Spain and his various voyages to the New World. This reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary and seven reading comprehension questions. Vocabulary includes: el aprendizaje el puerto de envío los fondos el lejano oriente el marinero la ruta de vela el respaldo financiero el apoyo el descubrimiento la tripulación zarpar la riqueza el catolicismo

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography on the famous Spanish painter Diego de Veláquez. It discusses a bit about his childhood, art training, personal life and his career painting the royal family. It also talks about the history of the Prado museum in Madrid and his masterwork of Las Meninas. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading. ~Answer key.

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language biography is about the life of the Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto. It talks about his background, travels and expedition into the United States. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~Reading includes six reading comprehension questions in Spanish. ~Answer key. Vocabulary includes: conquistador jinete oro expedición gente indígena escaramuza batalla tribu Level: mostly past tenses

This Spanish reading is on the life of the Spanish explorer Juán Ponce de León. It discusses his early life, travel to the New World, his leadership roles in the Caribbean and finally his attempted colonization of Florida.Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a true/false reading comprehension question. Makes for a great supplement on the history of Florida, explorers and conquistadors. Vocab includes: la nobleza ejército rango la riqueza nombrar las heridas batalla Level: Spanish 2+ (mostly in past tenses)

This Spanish biography talks about the life of Colombian artist Fernando Botero. It discusses his childhood, early influences, education, personal life and his unique style of sculpture. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a separate worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading. This reading is a great compliment to any art history units and the study of famous South Americans!

This 3-page file includes: ~A fun Spanish reading where students see prepositions of place in context! PLOT: Ramona’s little sister, Clarita, is very naughty! When Ramona is at school during the day, her sister enters her room and plays with her things. When Ramona returns from school, she always screams, where are my things? To help her find her things, Ramona asks her friend Sandra to come help her… Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A reading comprehension page. ~Answer key. Includes the following: en dentro de debajo de cerca de encima de en frente de arriba al lado de

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language reading that details the events around the summer celebration of Los Sanfermines in Pamplona, Spain. It discusses the history of these events and how they are celebrated today. The reading includes a detailed glossary of new vocabulary. ~ A worksheet with 9 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Can be used for extra cultural reading, early finisher activity or sub plan! Editable word file.

This 4-page file includes: ~A worksheet that features three short paragraphs in which people talk about what they did recently. There are over 20 uses of simple past verbs to see in context. Includes regular and irregular forms: brought, went, saw, had, got. ~A comprehension page with 10 short answer questions based on the reading plus a short writing assignment. Level: Intermediate Answer key included

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language biography on the artist known as El Greco. It discusses his early life in Greece and Italy before moving on to discuss his long and illustrious career in Toledo, Spain. Includes the glossary of new vocabulary. ~A page with comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer key. Ideal as an adjunct reading to studies on Spanish history and art.

This 3-page file includes: (100% in German) ~A simple German reading including 30 German English cognates for beginner students to learn to recognize them. The story talks about a family that takes a trip to South Africa to go on safari. Includes 7 reading comprehension questions based on the story. ~The same reading but with the cognates highlighted for context. ~Answer key

This 14-page file includes: ~40 Task Cards with fill-in the blanks for the verb estar each featuring a condition, position, emotion or idiom (estar sentado, estar triste, estar de vacaciones etc.) ~1 blank page for your own ideas ~Recording sheet ~Answer key ~Glossary of expressions in both English and Spanish. NOTE: These cards are written in a way where they may be used again in future to review past tense conjugations of estar.

This easy French reading includes descriptions of three different young people and the type of volunteer work they do: one works with seniors, one helps children and one is going abroad to build schools. Includes 8 reading comprehension questions. Answer key included. Ideal for novice learners to review basic vocabulary! Editable word file. 100% in French Activity idea: have students discuss their own volunteer work with each other in class.

This Spanish worksheet helps students review definite and indefinite articles. It features a short story about the small town where the narrator lives and all the places in that town. Students must complete the story by writing in the 15 missing articles (el/la/los/las/un/uno/una/unos etc.) The reading is followed by 8 short answer questions based on the reading. Answer key included.