This 3-page file includes: (100% in German) ~A simple German reading including 20 German English cognates for beginner students to learn to recognize them. The story talks about all the members of the Schneider family their likes and dislikes, appearance, hobbies etc. The reading includes 12 comprehension questions. ~The same reading but with the cognates highlighted for context. ~Answer key Level: present tense only

This German reading includes 20 mistakes for students to correct! The mistakes are all focused on declensions and preposition errors with the nominative, accusative and dative cases. Answer key included. Editable word file

This 72-page file is a complete beginner textbook and workbook that I’ve completed over my last 15 years of teaching/tutoring Spanish. It’s designed for grades 8+. I’m offering it here at 40% off! This book includes 20 worksheets, 12 readings and 5 partner activities! It has explanations on all the topics covered in a first year course. You can use this resource in its entirety or simply page by page as needed for extra materials. Unit 1: The Basics Greetings, alphabet, pronunciation Unit 2: Family Family vocab, gender and plurals, tener Unit 3: Talking about Yourself Nationalities, Professions Unit 4: Regular Present Tense Verbs Verb conjugations Unit 5: Making Plans Numbers, Telling Time, Yo-form Irregular Unit 6: My House Adjective agreement, possessives Unit 7: Asking Questions Question Words, estar Unit 8: Talking about Hobbies Months, Days of the Week Unit 9: At a Restaurant Stem-changing Verbs Unit 10: Tener Expressions Tener Expressions Unit 11: Around Town Prepositions Unit 12: Ir and Tener Conjugations Conversational Future Tense Unit 13: Ser vs. Estar Unit 14: Describing People present continuous Unit 15: Object Pronouns Object Pronouns, Personal a Unit 16: Expressing Likes and dislikes Gustar and similar verbs Unit 17: Reflexive Verbs Daily Routines Unit 18: Simple past tense Regular Preterite Forms Editable word file. Answer keys included.

This easy French reading is a script between three friends that run into each other doing errands around town. They discuss where they are going and where they have been and their plans for that night. Students can see prepositions in context regarding places around town. (à la/au etc.) Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. Includes 2 versions of the reading, with 10 true/false questions in English OR French for differentiated learning. Answer key included. Activity idea: Put students in groups of three to read the script and then have them talk about where around town they are headed this week. Vocab includes: la rue le coiffeur le rendez-vous la banque le parc la bibliothèque le cinéma l’aéroport

This reading describes three young peoples experience with various accidents, illnesses and pain. One person has a virus, one person had an accident skateboarding and broke his arm and one person has a headache. Ideal for students to review health vocabulary and how to use the verb doler. The reading is followed by 8 comprehension questions. Answer key included. Level:in present and preterite tenses Vocabulary includes: fiebre virus accidente le duele la cabeza me duele la garganta brazo roto romper me resfrío me caí

This beginner French 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 French Identifying pronouns as singular or plural Short answer translation English to French of pronouns Editable Word file Answer key included.

This handout contains a clear explanation of the Genitive Case as well as 12 practice questions. Includes answer key. Editable word file. NOTE: A similar worksheet is in my Beginner German Workbook.

A simple and fun French beginner reading where Paula, 14 years old, describes four members of her family: her younger sister, an uncle, a cousin and her mother. The reading includes examples of descriptions of people, hobbies, and professions. Includes 7 short answer reading comprehension questions. Level: present tense only Answer key included Editable word file

This 5-page file includes: ~A simple Spanish reading including over 30 Spanish English cognates for beginner students to learn to recognize them. The story talks about a brother and sister and a typical day they spend at school. The reading includes a glossary of more difficult vocabulary ~The same reading but with the cognates highlighted for context. ~A worksheet with three parts: a. Students must give the English equivalent of eight Spanish cognates. b. Students must answer eight True/False questions based on the reading. c. Students must complete 10 sentences with the cracked carbonate from the story. ~The same worksheet with the instructions in Spanish. ~Answer key Level: total beginners Editable Word file

This quiz focuses on the uses of ser versus estar. It includes three parts for a total of 25 points. Editable Word file Answer key included

This worksheet contains matching and short answer questions to help students review German family vocabulary. Level: Beginner Editable word file

This 4-page file includes: ~A 2-page worksheet with four sections on practising ir/ser in the preterit tense. students must fill in the chart of conjugations students must complete 10 gap fill sentences and give English translations students must fill in the missing verbs to complete a short paragraph students must translate five sentences into Spanish. ~Answer key (2 pages) Editable word file

This is English language reading discusses the history and importance of Mexico’s Cinco de Mayo celebrations. The reading includes a reading comprehension question. This is a great complement to beginner Spanish classes or Hispanic Heritage month.

This 3-page file includes: ~A cultural reading that explains the history and conventions around the important 15th birthday celebrations of the Quinceañera. The reading includes a short glossary of specialized vocabulary up top. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Vocabulary includes: la quinceañera la misa tiara los padrinos el chambelán Great for Hispanic heritage month or simply an adjunct to beginner level Spanish courses.

This worksheet is a great way to review clothing vocabulary in Spanish! It includes 3 parts: 1. Matching - students match up 15 English and Spanish clothing vocabulary items 2. Short reading-students read a short dialogue about someone buying clothes 3. Writing - students are required to write their own short script (this can be handed in for homework or performed for the class) based on the model script Vocab includes: la camisa la falda los pantalones el vestido la chaqueta la blusa los zapatos el tamaño los vaqueros Plus more!

This French reading is a dialog between three people - two of which are interviewing another for a job. This interactive script is preceded by a full glossary of relevant vocabulary. A great way for students to see work-related vocabulary in context. The reading is followed by 5 reading comprehension questions in English and a French writing prompt. Activity ideas: Students can work in groups of two or three to read through the script before moving on to conduct their own interviews using a resume in French they prepare for class. Level:Mostly present tense with some conditional Editable word doc.

This 4-pg file includes: ~A handout that introduces Spanish students to the most common affirmative and negatives. The explanation followed by 10 fill in the blank sentences. ~A reading that allows students to see negatives and affirmative in context. It is a dialogue between two friends that come from very different families, one is very sociable and outgoing and likes to do everything while the other family is introverted and never enjoys doing anything! The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and reading comprehension questions. ~Answer keys included. (2pgs) Editable word file. Includes the following vocabulary: nada nunca algo alguien nadie no a veces siempre también ni…ni… tampoco

This easy German reading includes descriptions of three young people’s eating habits: cooking with family, eating out and being a vegetarian. Includes 8 reading comprehension questions. Answer key included. Ideal for beginner learners to review basic vocabulary! Activity idea: After reading, have students discuss their own eating and cooking habits in class or write about it for homework.

This beginner Spanish reading includes descriptions of three young people’s ideal vacations: Europe to see the museums and galleries, Colombia to visit family and camping to go out in nature. Note the reading features REGULAR preterite verbs. Includes 8 reading comprehension questions. Answer key included. Activity idea: After reading, have students discuss their own ideal holiday in class or have them write about it for homework.

This 3-page file includes: ~A reading that describes the history of Alebrijes, a Mexican Folk Art Tradition begun in the 1930s by Pedro Linares. It discusses the various materials used create these fantastical animals as well as the importance of the Oaxaca region in Mexican Art. Also included is a paragraph on the annual parade of Alebrijes in Mexico City as well as a similar type of art created by the local indigenous Zapotec people made from the copal tree. Also includes a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Makes for a great cultural component to a beginner Spanish class or a sub plan. Level: Upper Beginner/Low Intermediate Editable word file.