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 3-page file includes: ~A reading that serves as both a biography on the life of Miguel de Cervantes as well as a description of his most famous book Don Quijote. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a true/false reading comprehension section. ~Answer key. A wonderful cultural reading as well as an adjunct on Hispanic literature for upper level Spanish students. Level: various tenses

This 3-page file includes: ~A biography about Rigoberta Menchú, the Guatemalan indigenous woman from a poor background who went on to world fame as a human rights activist.This reading covers a bit about her family life and background, the Guatemalan Civil War, her exile to Mexico, the publication of her famous novel for which she won a Nobel peace prize and finally her work with the UN. ~The second page includes reading comprehension questions and a short writing excerise. ~Answer key. Level: Present and Past Tenses

This worksheet includes 16 fill in the the gap sentences where students need to take the verb in brackets and put it into the imperfect subjunctive form. Includes key. Editable word file. Example sentences: La madre dudaba que sus hijos _____ buenas notas. (sacar) No parecía que yo______ a tiempo. (venir) Era raro que ella no _______ tiempo para su madre. (tener) Era bueno que ellos _______ a Florida. (viajar)

This 8-page file includes: ~24 task cards focused on Stem Changing Verbs (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet) ~1 Blank Sheet if you’d like to add any cards ~Recording sheet ~Answer Key All 24 task cards feature sentences where students need to conjugate a Stem Changing /boot Verb in the present tense to complete the sentence Examples: ¿ ______tú venir a mi fiesta? (poder) Ellos _ leer libros. (querer) Can be used alone, in pairs or in small groups! Includes the following verbs: querer almorzar nevar dormir poder comenzar pensar volver repetir dormir jugar perder preferir sentir

This German language reading is a biography on the life of Angela Merkel, the current Chancellor of Germany. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and five reading comprehension questions. Level: Intermediate With answer key

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish reading on the life of Jennifer Lopez, a daughter of poor Puerto Rican immigrants who became a world wide sensation. Includes information on her childhood, early career and role in the movie Selena. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with nine comprehension questions to accompany the reading. ~Answer key. Level: Uses Present and Past Tenses

In this funny reading two teenage friends are discussing how hard it is to be young as their parents, teachers and coaches want them to behave! There are numerous examples of the present subjunctive all of which have been underlined for students to see in context. The reading is followed by a true false reading comprehension section. Students are also required to complete two sentences using the subjective based on what their parents and teachers expect of them! Key included Editable file Example sentences: ¡Mi madre prohibe que yo use maquillaje! Mi madre quiere que la ayude en la casa, porque soy la mayor. Ella insiste en que yo limpie mi habitación todos los días y que haga mi cama todas las mañanas.

This Spanish cultural reading discusses the history and cultural significance of paella. The reading also includes a long list of food vocabulary! The reading is is followed by five reading comprehensions in Spanish. Includes answer key. Makes for a great supplement on Hispanic culture and food units. Vocab includes: las judías verdes el pato los caracoles el azafrán las alcachofas picante las especias la sartén las verduras los mariscos

This biography is on Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman to go into space! It discusses her childhood, education, space missions and legacy. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and is followed by 7 short answer reading comprehension questions in Spanish. Level:present and past tenses Includes answer key.

This worksheet features two parts: 18 Matching and 7 Short Answer questions with environmental based vocabulary. Activity Idea: After completion the worksheet, have students write three sentences on how they help the environment. Editable word file. Answer key included. Vocab Includes: reciclar proteger reducir el medio ambiente la lata la basura la caja el vidrio el daño el/la ambientalista el cambio climático el terremoto el desperdicio la bolsa reutilizable el planeta el plástico en peligro la contaminación

This English language cultural reading talks about the Catholic celebration of carnival. It talks about its religious significance and includes a paragraph each on how it is celebrated in New Orleans, Spain and Cologne. The reading includes 7 reading comprehension questions. Editable word file. Answer key included.

In this beginner level reading three people describe their personal style both at work and in their personal time. It includes a lot of clothing vocabulary and some reflexive verbs for students to review. The reading is followed by 8 reading comprehension questions. Answer key included.

This 3-page file includes: ~A reading for students to review vocabulary around weather and related clothing. It talks about three young people in three different cities at different times of the year: London (raining), Cartagena (hot + sunny), New York City (cold + snowy). Reading includes a short glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with two parts: 10 reading comprehension questions based on the reading A short writing section where students write a short paragraph each on two different young people based on what they are wearing. ~Answer key. Level: present tense only

This 3-page file includes: ~A present tense reading between two friends that includes 15 examples of the uses of savoir and connaître. They talk about people and events happening in their community and make plans for the following day. ~The same reading but with all of the savoir and connaître verbs missing! In this version and the students need to fill in the missing verbs to complete the dialogue. ~Answer key. The reading is followed by 8 Reading comprehension questions in English. Editable word file.

This worksheet helps students to review the various uses of the most common prepositions in French: à, au, pour, dans, chez, en, de, avec Students must fill in the blanks with the correct preposition(s) to complete the sentence. All 20 sentences are in the present tense. Editable Word file. Answer key included.

This 3-page file includes: ~A handout on Spanish pronunciation ~A worksheet that serves as an excellent review of Spanish pronunciation. It features seven questions focusing on the specific pronunciation of individual letters and an eighth question that tests word stress of 9 words. ~Answer key.

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language reading on the Atacama Desert found in the north of Chile. It includes information on its history, climate, geography, flora and fauna. It also talks about how the ancient indigenous population of the Chinchorro made it their home. Finally, it explains how the desert is home to space observation stations, NASA training for Mars missions and adventure tourism. The reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~A second page with 9 nine reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Makes for a great complement to studies on South America, or ideal as a nonfiction reading at the low intermediate level! Level: present and past tenses only Editable word file.

This 10-page file includes: ~24 Task Cards to practice Spanish prepositions including: (a, de, por, para, en, con) ~1 blank page for extra ideas ~Recording Sheet ~Answer Key Perfect for Review or Sub Activity. Instructions: print on card stock and print out. Split students into pairs or small groups and the group with the most correct answers wins!