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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.
German Reading: In the Restaurant ~ Im Restaurant
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German Reading: In the Restaurant ~ Im Restaurant

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This 3-page file includes: ~An easy reading whereby students of German can learn how to order food naturally in a restaurant. The reading contains a glossary of new food vocabulary including popular German dishes. ~A worksheet with 7 reading comprehension questions in German based on the reading. ~Answer key. Activity idea: after reading have the students “role play” going out to eat in a German restaurant by writing their own script to perform for the class or hand in for homework using the new vocabulary. Level: beginner
La nourriture Lecture en Français: Food Easy French Reading
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La nourriture Lecture en Français: Food Easy French Reading

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This 4-page file includes: ~A beginner French reading that includes descriptions of three young people’s eating habits: cooking with family, eating out and being a vegetarian. Includes a lot of food vocabulary. The reading is followed by 8 reading comprehension questions in English. ~The same reading but with the questions in French. ~Answer key. (2 pgs) Activity idea: After reading, have students discuss their own eating and cooking habits in class or write about it for homework.
Soziale Medien Lesung: Social Media and Technology German Reading
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Soziale Medien Lesung: Social Media and Technology German Reading

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This German reading includes the descriptions of three young people and their social media habits and attitudes towards it. The reading includes a lot of technology/social media vocabulary. The reading is followed by eight reading comprehension questions. Level: intermediate Answer key included
Spanish Clothes Shopping Reading | De compras /La Ropa Lectura (Demonstratives)
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Spanish Clothes Shopping Reading | De compras /La Ropa Lectura (Demonstratives)

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This 4-page file includes: ~A Spanish script featuring two friends out shopping for clothes. The reading incorporates numerous examples of demonstrative pronouns and clothing vocabulary. ~The same reading with the demonstrative pronouns underlined for students to see in context. ~A worksheet with 3 parts: 8 true/false questions 6 multiple choice questions on demonstrative pronouns a short writing section ~Answer key.
Subjunctive Spanish Reading and Worksheet ~ Lectura en el subjuntivo
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Subjunctive Spanish Reading and Worksheet ~ Lectura en el subjuntivo

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This 6-page file includes: ~A reading that’s perfect for students to see the present subjunctive in context! It is a dialogue between two best friends who are university students looking for an apartment together. They use various subjunctive constructions including verbs and conjunctions to express what they and their parents wish for themselves. The verbs are highlighted for students to see in context. ~A worksheet based on the reading with 8 true/false reading comprehension questions in Spanish a writing exercise for students to create 6 sentences in the subjunctive expressing what they would like in a dream home! ~The same reading without the verbs highlighted and a worksheet with short answer questions for differentiated learning. ~Answer Key. (3 pgs) Activity idea: Have students underline all the subjunctive forms they find in the reading and/or have students share with each other what they would like in a dream home!
Complete Beginner Spanish Workbook and Textbook ~ Español para principiantes (75 pages!)
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Complete Beginner Spanish Workbook and Textbook ~ Español para principiantes (75 pages!)

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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.
Meine Schule German Reading on School Life: Deutsch Lesung
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Meine Schule German Reading on School Life: Deutsch Lesung

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In this reading a student in Germany is describing her school, school subjects, classmates and teachers. The reading includes 10 true/false reading comprehension questions in German OR English and a full glossary of new vocabulary. Level: Beginner Answer key included.
La Ropa / De compras - Spanish Worksheet on Clothing Shopping (Partner Activity)
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La Ropa / De compras - Spanish Worksheet on Clothing Shopping (Partner Activity)

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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!
La technologie moderne Lecture en Français: French Technology Reading
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La technologie moderne Lecture en Français: French Technology Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~A fun French reading where Robert talks about his own habits around modern technology and those of three members of his family. ~A worksheet based on the reading with 8 comprehension questions based on the reading and 2 questions on how the students relate to modern technology to initiate discussion in class. ~Answer key. Includes vocabulary around cell phone use, tablets, computers and video games. Level: present tense only Includes both PDF and word file
Kylian Mbappé Biographie en Français: French Biography on World Cup Star
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Kylian Mbappé Biographie en Français: French Biography on World Cup Star

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This French biography is on the soccer superstar Kylian Mbappé. It talks about his family background, early career with AS Monaco and his time with Paris Saint-Germain. It also discusses his role in the 2018 World Cup win with France. It includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 8 true/false reading comprehension questions. Level: (in present and past tense)
Imperfect or Preterite Spanish Worksheets: ¿Imperfecto o préterito?
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Imperfect or Preterite Spanish Worksheets: ¿Imperfecto o préterito?

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This file includes 3 worksheets for students to work on distinguishing between using the imperfect or preterite in the past tense in Spanish. Worksheet #1 has 10 sentences in English with certain verbs underlined. Students must determine if they would use the imperfect or preterite to translate the sentence into Spanish. Worksheet #2 has 10 sentences in Spanish with certain verbs underlined. Students must determine if the underlined verbs are in the imperfect or preterite tense. Worksheet #2 has 10 sentences in Spanish with certain verbs missing. Students must choose between three options to complete the sentence. Answer keys included. Editable word file.
La Settimana Santa Lettura: Italian Reading on Holy Week and Easter
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La Settimana Santa Lettura: Italian Reading on Holy Week and Easter

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This Italian reading has two paragraphs. The first one is written from the first-person perspective of a teenage girl living in Rome, Italy during Holy Week and discusses how she and her family are celebrating. The second paragraph discusses the various holidays around this period including Ash Wednesday, Lent, Easter Sunday etc. The reading includes a glossary of specialized Easter vocabulary and 7 reading comprehension questions in Italian. Level: Present tense but with harder vocabulary Editable word file
Che Guevara Biografía - Spanish Biography + Worksheet
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Che Guevara Biografía - Spanish Biography + Worksheet

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This 3-page file includes: ~A detailed biography of 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 prefaced by a Spanish/English glossary of new vocabulary and followed by ten true/false reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Level: mostly past tenses
La Música del Caribe: Son y Salsa Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Reading on Music
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La Música del Caribe: Son y Salsa Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Reading on Music

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish cultural reading that focuses on two types of music from the Caribbean: son and salsa. The reading explores the history behind these types of music, the cultural significance, the various instruments employed and their popularity abroad. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A reading comprehension page with 9 questions based on the reading. ~Answer key. Level: In present and past tenses
En un restaurante Lectura - In a Restaurant Spanish Reading + Worksheet
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En un restaurante Lectura - In a Restaurant Spanish Reading + Worksheet

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This 3-page file includes: ~1 reading that features a dialogue between three people: two female friends who are out for dinner and their waiter. A glossary of food vocabulary appears at the top. ~1 page of 10 true/false reading comprehension questions in Spanish and a short writing section. ~Answer Key. Activity idea: after reading the skit with a partner, students can be split off in pairs to write their own scripts about eating in a restaurant to perform for the class or hand in for working. Vocab includes: el mesero el pescado el bistec los mariscos el arroz de postre el flan la cuenta el café la langosta
German Beginner Reading on Hobbies: Freizeit Lesung / Days of the Week
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German Beginner Reading on Hobbies: Freizeit Lesung / Days of the Week

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This beginner German reading includes descriptions of three young people’s hobbies. Includes 8 reading comprehension questions. Editable word file. Answer key included. Ideal for beginner learners to review basic vocabulary of hobbies, days of the week and present tense verbs. Activity idea: After reading, have students discuss their own hobbies in class or write about it for homework.
Spanish Hobbies Reading: Mi Semana Típica / Mis Pasatiempos / Gustar
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Spanish Hobbies Reading: Mi Semana Típica / Mis Pasatiempos / Gustar

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This 3-page file includes: ~A beginner Spanish reading that includes descriptions of four young people’s likes and dislikes, hobbies and weekly routines. It includes numerous users of the verb gustar. It also includes similar verbs such as interesar and encantar. ~A worksheet based on the reading with 3 parts: 10 reading comprehension questions, an info gap and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. Editable word file. Ideal for beginner learners to review basic vocabulary of hobbies, days of the week and present tense verbs.