In this Spanish reading three young people are talking about what they plan to study at university and what careers they will have in the future. There are over 20 examples of ir + a + infinitive! Reading is followed by 8 Reading comprehension questions. Answer key included.

This German worksheet features 22 fill in the blank sentences where students are required to complete the sentence with the correct preposition. This worksheet focusses on location based prepositions such as: Ich wohne in… Ich fliege nach… ich komme aus Level: Beginner Editable Word file Answer key included.

This Spanish reading discusses the Quetzal bird of Mexico and Central America. It talks about its physical appearance, habitat, diet and most importantly how it is played an important spiritual role for the Aztec and Maya throughout history. Followed by 8 reading comprehension questions. Includes answer key.

This 6-page file includes: ~24 task cards focused on similar words in English (4 pages x 6 cards per sheet) Each card features two words. ~Recording sheet ~Instructions Examples: free vs three sea vs. she walk vs. work ~May be used in power point or print off for hands on study. ~Can be used alone, in pairs or in small groups for Pronunciation & Listening Practice!

This 5-page file includes: ~A Spanish reading about four young people discussing what is important to do to help the environment. This reading includes numerous uses of the present subjunctive with impersonal expressions as well as other subjunctive triggers. The reading also includes a glossary of new environmental vocabulary. ~The same reading with the impersonal expressions highlighted for students to see in context. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key.

Students work alone, in pairs or in small groups to fill in the missing information about 20 famous Hispanic people. It is a great way for students to review forming nationalities and professions in Spanish while getting to know famous Hispanic leaders. The objective is to correctly fill in the missing nationality and profession in the correct form (male/female). NOTE: There are two versions of the game: ~One version contains hints by allowing students to know how often each profession and nationality is used as well as hints on the male/female forms. ~The second version has no hints at all. Ideal as a sub plan or for cultural/grammar homework, or even as a competitive game between groups! Includes answer key.

This beginner level German reading is centered around two roommates who live together. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 8 reading comprehension questions. Note: This reading is also available in my Beginner German Workbook. Level: A1 Editable word file. Answer key included.

This beginner German 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 German Identifying pronouns as singular or plural or both Short answer Editable Word file Answer key included.

This handout introduces German students to the most common affirmative and negatives. The explanation is followed by 10 fill in the blank sentences to complete. Editable Word file. Answer key included. Includes the following: ja nein immer nie, niemals jemand(en) niemand(en) etwas nichts irgendwo nirgendwo auch entweder… oder weder……noch einige kein

This 3-page file includes: ~A cultural reading on the ancient Incan method of communication of quipus. The reading includes a detailed explanation of the role of the messengers and the cultural significance within indigenous cultures of Mesoamerica of this form of communication. ~A worksheet with 9 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key This reading may be used as a cultural adjunct to a beginner Spanish class, as a Sub plan or as a standalone reading on Mesoamerican cultures. NOTE: This reading is in English, I offer a similar version in Spanish and my store.

This German worksheet includes the constructions: um…zu ohne zu. Students are given sentence examples and then must place the given words into the correct word order to complete the sentences. Editable Word file. With answer key

A biography of Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara with information on his childhood and early life, his travels, his medical studies and marriage, his political ideology and death. The reading is followed by 8 short answer reading comprehension questions. Answer key included. NOTE: This reading is in English, I also offer a similar reading in Spanish in my store.

This song activity for the song ‘Las mañanitas’ is ideal for birthdays and Mother’s Day! Includes two versions: one with a word bank and one without. Students must fill in the missing words. Answer key included. Link to song on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBsjiqA6Wm8&list=RDOBsjiqA6Wm8&start_radio=1

In this fun reading, four friends are discussing the existence of mythical creatures such as extraterrestrials and Bigfoot! There are numerous examples of the use of subjunctive with doubt and denial for students to see in context. There are examples of present subjunctive, past subjunctive and present perfect subjunctive in this reading. 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. Answer key included. Includes the following expressions: Dudo que… No creo que… No pienso que… No estoy seguro que… Es posible que… Es probable que…

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language reading on the importance of the llama in ancient times and today among the indigenous populations of South America. It also includes facts on the animal and some information on Incan society, in particular how they relied on the llama for clothing and transportation of goods. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Level: in present and past tenses

This 3-page file includes: ~A biography on the life of Julia Alvarez a Dominican-American writer best known for her novels How the Garcia Girls Lost their Accents and In the Time of the Butterflies. It discusses her early childhood, the dictatorship in the Dominican Republic of Raphael Trujillo and how this affected her literature. It also discusses her charity work and the common themes found in her literature. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~7 Reading comprehension questions based on the reading ~Answer key. Ideal as an adjunct if you teaching any poetry or books by Julia Alvarez or for a brief summary on the history of the Dominican Republic.

This 3-page file includes: ~A cultural reading on traditional South American foods. It includes a paragraph on the types of food cultivated by indigenous people before the arrival of European. It also includes a short paragraph of each on: arepas, empanadas, asados, dulce de leche. ~A separate page with nine reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. NOTE: This reading is in English, I also offer a similar reading in Spanish in my store.

This 3-page file includes: ~A cultural reading on Angel Falls/Salto Ángel found in eastern Venezuela. These are the highest waterfalls in the world! It talks about the local indigenous population and how they help tourists reach these remote Falls. Also discussed is how the falls got their English name. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A separate reading comprehension page with 10 questions based on the reading. ~Answer key. This reading may be used on its own as a sub plan or cultural component to your class.

This Spanish reading includes various examples of relative pronouns in context. All the relative pronouns are underlined for students to see. In this humorous reading, two friends go hiking with a virtual stranger and find out they are not compatible! The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary, six short answer reading comprehension questions and a writing exercise. Answer key included. Editable Word file.