Written in the first person, this one page cultural reading talks about a flamenco dancer. Also covered is the history and cultural significance of this dance in Spain. This reading is in the present tense and therefore appropriate for beginners.
A glossary covers all new words and 7 true/false reading comprehension questions complete the handout.
Answer Key included.
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 4-page file includes:
~A reading in which a teenage girl introduces herself to her new neighbor who is from Latin America. The dialogue incorporates a number of question words which are underlined so students can see how to form questions with interrogatives.
~A worksheet which accompanies the reading that includes 10 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment.
~Answer key.
Activity idea: Students may complete the writing assignment in class or for homework. They may then read their own dialogue with a partner.
Level: beginner
This 6-page file includes:
~24 task cards focused on asking questions (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet)
~Recording sheet
~1 blank sheet for your ideas
All 24 task cards feature a unique verb in the preterite tense in the you or he/she form to encourage conversation. Includes regular and irregular verbs.
Example questions:
¿Dónde naciste tú?
¿Qué hiciste el domingo pasado?
¿Cómo celebraste tu último cumpleaños?
Can be used alone, in pairs or in small groups!
This reading is about a young medical student who goes to Africa to volunteer with children. We also learn about her family and daily life. This reading serves as good practice for describing people’s appearance, personality, profession etc.
This reading is accompanied by 10 true/false reading comprehension questions in German and a glossary of new vocabulary.
Activity idea: After reading, have students show pictures of friends and describe them to their classmates.
Answer key included
This reading features a dialog between a businessman and an employee at a hotel at check-in. It has a full glossary of new vocabulary and 5 true/false reading comprehension questions.
Activity ideas: put students in pairs and have them read the parts of hotel employee and person checking in. Once they have translated the reading, they can role-play their own check-in situation. Alternatively, students can prepare a script to perform for the class.
Vocab includes:
la tarjeta de crédito
el servicio de habitaciones
la caja fuerte
el equipaje
el botones
la maleta
el vestíbulo
alquilar
Includes answer key.
In this beginner script an employee phones a travel agency to book a flight and hotel for her boss who is travelling to Mexico.
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!
Vocab:
un asiento
la escala
de ida y vuelta de ida
la ventanilla
el pasillo
la fila
This Bundle includes my TOP 5 Spanish Christmas Resources at 35% off!
Reading: Navidad y El nuevo año
Reading: Christmas Traditions
Worksheet Christmas Vocabulary
Reading: History of the Christmas tree
With comprehension questions and answer keys.
Level: present and past tenses
This worksheet is a great way to review clothing vocabulary in German!
It includes 3 parts:
Matching - students match up the English and German clothing vocabulary
Short reading-students read a short dialogue about someone buying clothes
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
NOTE: There are two versions of this the reading section, one includes some gap fill for adjective endings review.
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 fun worksheet engages students at the beginner level while using Christmas based vocabulary.
Consists of four parts:
1. Matching
2. Fill in the gap
3. Reading
4. Conversation
Includes answer key.
This worksheet features multiple-choice Ser and Estar review with a Christmas theme!
Includes answer key.
Example sentences:
La Nochebuena …… el 24 de diciembre.
a. está b. eres c. es
¿Dónde …… los regalos?
a.están b. son c. está
La Navidad …… mi día favorito.
a. está b. es c. soy
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 reading is a funny dialog between two friends, one of which is trying to get the other to be more environmentally friendly!
There are 2 versions of the reading for differentiated learning:
~One reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary, 8 reading comprehension questions in English and a French writing prompt.
~One reading is 100% in French with no glossary and 8 reading comprehension questions in French and a French writing prompt.
Answer key included.
Activity idea: Have students read the script in pairs and then translate. Afterwards, using the new vocabulary students can do pair or group debates on the benefits of recycling, transit vs.car use etc.
This reading is also great for Earth Day!
This 4-page file includes:
~A French reading that has numerous reflexive verbs to show how different Pierre and his wife are regarding their morning routine! Includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 8 true/false reading comprehension questions in English.
~The same reading with the verbs highlighted for students to see in context.
~The same reading with the reading comprehension questions in French.
Activity idea: Have student underline all the reflexive verbs they find in the reading.
Then have students talk or write about their own daily routines in French.
~Answer key.
Editable Word doc.
Vocab includes:
me lève
je m’habille
elle se réveille
se maquiller
se coiffer
In this reading, Ian, a student from London is asking his fellow students of French where they are from and what other languages they speak.
Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a true/false reading comprehension section in English OR French.
Level: Beginner
Answer key included.
This 8-page file includes:
~24 task cards with ser or estar fill in the blanks (4 pages x 6 cards per sheet)
~1 Blank Sheet for your own ideas
~Recording sheet
~Answer key
These task cards provide a great way to get beginner students practicing the difference between these two verbs. Each card features a unique image to help students with context.
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 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 English language reading details the significance and history of Machu Picchu, the ancient city in Peru that is a world heritage site. Reading includes a short glossary of Quechua and Spanish vocabulary with English translations and a reading comprehension section.
A great compliment to a lesson on ancient civilizations, Hispanic culture and heritage and geography.
Answer key included.