Language Resources by Nina
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.
Mis libros favoritos: My Favorite Books Spanish Reading
This 3-page file includes: (100% in Spanish)
~A fun Spanish reading in which four young people talk about their favorite book genres.
~An accompanying worksheet with eight reading comprehension questions and a short writing section where students talk about their own reading habits.
~Answer key.
Level: Beginner
Present Perfect vs. Present Perfect Subjunctive Spanish Worksheet
This worksheet includes a total of 16 fill in the blank questions where students need to decide between the present perfect subjunctive or indicative form.
Students must fill in both the auxiliary verb and the correct past participle: includes both regular and irregular participles.
Answer key included
Editable word file
La Navidad Lectura: Christmas Holidays Spanish Reading
This 3-page file includes: (100% in Spanish)
~A Spanish language reading on the Christmas holidays from the point of view of five different people and what aspect of the holidays they enjoy: time with friends and family, baking, decorating, winter sports, gift giving, volunteering and attending church.
~10 short answer questions based on the reading and a short writing assignment.
~Answer key
Level: beginner (present tense only)
Weihnachtsmärkte Lesung: Christmas Markets German Reading
In this German reading, students are introduced to Christmas markets in the German-speaking world. It discusses the history of the markets, the different cities where they are held, the types of foods and drinks available and other entertainments.
The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and eight short answer reading comprehension questions in English.
Here is a link to a youtube video on German Christmas markets to show students:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yvRoOGJhCg
Level: upper beginner
Editable Word file
Answer key included
Greta Thunberg Biography of Climate Activist
A biography of Greta Thunberg, the teenage Climate Activist from Sweden. It talks about her early life, activism and travels. Includes a lot of environmental vocabulary. Includes six comprehension questions based on the biography.
Answer key included.
Ideal for Earth Day and Women’s history month!
History of the Christmas Tree Reading
A cultural reading on the history of the Christmas tree from its roots as a German tradition in the 16th century to today. Also discussed is how it was popularized in the Victorian Era in the UK and finally brought to the US in the 19th century.
Includes 8 short answer reading comprehension questions.
Answer key Included
Spanish Politics and Elections Vocabulary Worksheet: Política y elecciones
This worksheet includes three parts to help your students get comfortable with political and election expressions in Spanish:
matching 15 expressions (English to Spanish)
changing terms to female forms: candidato/gobernador/alcalde etc.
short answer section with the new vocabulary
Editable Word file
Answer key included.
NOTE: This worksheet has an American emphasis not British in terms of vocabulary/terms.
Grammar Terms For Students of German (Deutsch Lernen)
This 3-page file includes notes on over 25 grammar terms as it applies to English speakers learning German. Notes are in alphabetical order for easy reference.
Notes include examples in both English and German.
Includes the following terms: subject, object, pronoun, nouns, verbs, predicate, case, declension, tense, imperative, superlative, comparative, reflexive verbs, prepositions, participles, infinitives, possessives, gender, conjugations, cognates, auxiliary verbs, articles, adjectives etc.
Editable word file
Latin America Culture and Geography Quiz (SUB PLAN) English Version
This 4-page file includes: (16 questions total-8 per page)
~Level 1 multiple choice quiz on Latin American culture and geography
~Level 2 multiple choice quiz on Latin American culture and geography with harder questions.
~Answer keys.
NOTE: This resource is in English.
May be completed independently or in small groups or teams as a competition! You can do both quizzes at once or on different days.
Canada Culture and Geography Quiz (ESL/ EFL / Socials)
This 4-page file includes: (16 questions total-8 per page)
~Level 1 multiple choice quiz on Canadian culture and geography
~Level 2 multiple choice quiz on Canadian culture and geography with harder questions.
~Answer keys.
Editable word file.
NOTE: This resource is in English and is ideal for students of English or socials class alike!
May be completed independently or in small groups or teams as a competition! You
Spanish Present Tense Verbs Worksheets: 20 Common Verbs (Regular + Irregular)
This 14-page file includes: (100% in Spanish)
~20 unique verbs introduced with a picture. Each verb includes six practice sentences.
The verbs are grouped as such:
6 Regular -ar verbs
4 Regular -er verbs
2 Regular -ir verbs
6 Stem-change verbs
2 reflexive verbs
~Answer key
Offers beginner students of Spanish a great way to review verb conjugations in class or at home!
English Capitalization Rules Handout / Worksheet
This handout includes a detailed list of capitalization rules in English.
The handout is followed by eight questions where students need to fix the mistakes to make sure students have understood the information.
Editable Word file
Answer key included.
Hispanic Countries Game as Reading: ¿De dónde soy? (Países Hispanos)
This 5-page file includes: (100% in Spanish)
~A 3-page reading where students need to match up a short biography of a person from a Spanish speaking country with the country they are from based on the clues in their biography. There are a total of 14 Spanish-speaking countries.
~A hint page with the countries for differentiated learning
~Answer key.
This makes for a great sub or early finisher activity as well. Works on reading comprehension and culture at the same time!
Extension idea: Have students work in teams to see who can get the correct answers first. They may even use outside resources if necessary.
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Spanish Intermediate Reading Bundle: Top 8 Lecturas at 40% off!
Spanish readings at the beginner level 40% off!
This bundle includes 8 Readings:
¿Que hiciste ayer? (preterite)
En una boda (Imperfect vs preterite)
Una Entrevista
El medio ambiente (Por vs Para)
El novio ideal (subjunctive)
Mis vacaciones de niño (Imperfect)
Mi apartamento (subjunctive)
Mi último viaje (Regular Preterites Only)
All the stories include a grammar focus, a glossary of new vocabulary and a reading comprehension section.
Includes answer keys
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Spanish Biography Bundle: Top 8 Biografías @40% off! (Kahlo, Picasso, Rivera)
This Spanish reading bundle includes all of my Top 8 best selling Spanish language biographies of famous Hispanic people at over 40% off!
The people featured here are modern and historic and from a wide range of countries and backgrounds.
Bundle includes 1 biography each on:
Salvador Dalí - Spanish Artist
Diego Rivera - Mexican artist
Pablo Picasso -Spanish artist
Pablo Neruda -Chilean poet
Garcia Márquez - Colombian writer
Frida Kahlo - Mexican artist
Selena Quintanilla - Hispanic Singer
Leo Messi- Argentine First Lady
These readings can be used on their own for a cultural component or as an addition to your individual units: art, history, presidents etc.
Each reading includes: a glossary of new vocabulary, a reading comprehension page and an answer key.
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Women's History Month Top 4 Spanish Biographies @30% off! (Latinas/Hispanas)
This Spanish reading biography bundle includes MY TOP 4 biographies on influential Hispanic Women at 30% off!
Eva Peron - Argentine First Lady
Rigoberta Menchú-Guatemalan activist
Frida Kahlo -Mexican artist
Shakira-Colombian singer
Each reading is prefaced by a full glossary of new vocabulary. These readings are
predominately in the past tense.
Great for Women’s History Month, Hispanic Heritage and past tense practice!
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Spanish Imperfect Readings Bundle: Top 3 Lecturas @35% off!
This Spanish Imperfect Tense Reading Bundle includes my Top 3 Readings at 35% off:
When I was young
My vacations
What was life like when you were young?
Includes comprehension questions and answer keys!
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Spanish Hobbies Bundle: Los pasatiempos - TOP 5 Resources at 40% off!
This bundle includes MY TOP 5 Resources on hobbies and pastimes at 40% off!
Includes 2 Readings, 2 Worksheets and 1 Partner Activity!
Reading - Hobbies
Script - Hobbies
Reading - My Favorite Sports
Handout - Hobbies Vocabulary
Worksheet on Hobbies: Matching and Short Answer
Answer keys included.
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Spanish Commands Bundle: Mandatos y Imperativos: 5 Resources @35% 0ff!
This bundle offers my TOP 5 resources on commands at 35% off!
It includes 3 Readings, 1 Partner Activity and 1 Worksheet:
Spanish Worksheet on all Command forms
Spanish Reading ~ Seeing a Doctor (Formal Commands - Ud.)
Spanish Reading ~ Giving Friends Advice (Informal commands -tú)
Spanish Reading ~ advice columm
Spanish Reading ~ Preparing Food (Ud. or Tú Commands)
This is a great way for students to see command forms in context. Each of the three readings also includes a reading comprehension section and answer key.
Answer keys included.
Bundle
Women's History Month: Top 8 Hispanic Women Biographies at 40% off!
This Bundle includes my Top 8 best selling Spanish language biographies of famous Hispanic women at 40% off!
Each reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a reading comprehension section. The people featured here are modern and historic and from a wide range of countries and backgrounds.
Bundle includes 1 biography each on:
Rigoberta Menchú - Guatemalan activist
Shakira - Colombian singer
Celia Cruz - Cuban singer + Bonus Song Activity
Eva Perón - Argentine First Lady
Isabel Allende - Chilean Writer
Selena Quintanilla Biografía - Hispanic Singer
Frida Kahlo - Mexican artist
Sonia Sotomayor - Puerto Rican Judge
They are also great as Sub Activities and for Early Finishers!
Answer keys included.