This 3-page file includes: ~A reading from the perspective of a 15-year-old boy in Mexico celebrating the day of the dead with his family. It is written in the first person present tense and is therefore suitable for beginning students of Spanish. The emphasis is on the cultural significance of this holiday. Reading includes a glossary of specialized vocabulary ~A worksheet with 8 comprehension questions in Spanish. ~Answer key. Here is a video link for this celebration to show students: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqJ_8QQwtig

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography about the famous Latin pop singer Enrique Iglesias. It covers his early life, family and rise to fame. It is written in a combination of present and past tenses. Reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet featuring 10 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short translation with some subjunctive. ~Answer Key. This reading makes a great complement to any unit on Latin music, culture or biographies of famous Hispanic people.

This 4-page file includes: ~A reading that features an advertisement for an apartment for rent short term in the center of Madrid. Students read the advert in Spanish and then answer 6 true or false reading comprehension questions and underline all the present subjunctive forms in the text. ~Once completed, students are given the task of writing a reply to the advert explaining: why they are the perfect person for the rental, what activities they will undertake while in Madrid and to arrange a time to meet the person renting out the apartment. They are also prompted to use three examples of the present subjunctive in their reply. ~Answer Key. (2 pgs)

This reading is a script between two friends who are out enjoying a meal at arestaurant. Students are introduced to the conditional form of verbs as used for polite requests. (eg. Je voudrais …) The reading includes a short glossary of new vocabulary and seven true/false reading comprehension questions in English OR French to confirm comprehension. Also includes the same reading with no glossary and the reading comprehension section in French for differentiated learning. Activity idea: after reading the script in groups of three, have students write their own script to perform for the class where they role-play going out to eat. Includes answer key.

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 easy reading is entirely in the present tense. It’s written from the fist person perspective of two young people talking about what fruits, vegetables and other food they like as well as their grocery shopping habits. Reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary and 5 reading comprehension questions. A great complement to any unit including food vocabulary. Editable word file. Level: Beginner Spanish Answer key included Includes: los alimentos las verduras las manzanas las naranjas las fresas el brécol la lechuga el pescado el arroz los huevos el desayuno

This 5-page file includes: ~ A present tense reading with lots of ser/estar describing a young woman who is a medical student volunteering in Peru. The reading is prefaced by new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 12 true/false reading comprehension questions as well as a short writing assignment. ~Also included is the same reading with blanks in place of the ser/estar verbs for students to fill in. You can then read the story out loud or distribute the reading for students to correct their own answers. ~Answer key. (2pgs) Variations: Have students underline all the uses of ser/estar in the reading and discuss why they are used in class. Have students show each other pictures of friends/family and have them describe them using ser/estar. Level: Beginner

This 3-page file includes: ~A reading in which four young people are discussing their hobbies such as sports, tv shows, books etc. The reading includes a full vocabulary of new words and is in the present tense. ~A worksheet based the reading with 10 true/false reading comprehension questions, a short writing section and guided conversation practice in Spanish. ~Answer Key.

This 3-page file includes: ~A fun and humorous Spanish reading in which students must choose the best man for Maria to go on a date with based on their short introductions! ~A worksheet in Spanish based on the reading with: 10 true/false questions a short answer section and a short writing section. ~Answer key. Reinforces present tense verbs and vocabulary on hobbies, family and languages.

This simple reading features a dialogue between two students meeting during the first week of school. They discuss the subjects they are taking and a little bit about their families. Vocab include: español banda historia física biología matemáticas francés inglés química There is a glossary of new vocabulary before the reading and 8 true or false questions at the end of the reading. This is a great complement for students new to Spanish as it is completely in the present tense! Activity idea: Have students read the dialogue in pairs and then answer the true false questions together. Students can then write their own dialogue based on the subjects they are taking. Level: Beginner Includes Answer Key.

This easy Spanish reading includes descriptions of three young people discussing where they live: one lives in the suburbs, one lives in the city and one in the countryside. Includes 8 reading comprehension questions. Answer key included. Ideal for novice learners to review basic vocabulary! Level: Beginner Activity idea: After reading, have students discuss their own experiences of living in different places or have them write it down for homework/ to hand in for marking.

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 for students to review. The reading is followed by eight reading comprehension questions. Level: Beginner Answer key included.

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 5-page file includes: ~A simple reading in the present tense in which a 16-year-old student talks about all of her classes and what time they occur. Based on the reading students must fill in her school schedule! ~A worksheet based on the reading with 10 reading comprehension questions. Afterwards students must fill in their own schedule in Spanish. ~Answer key (2 pgs) NOTE: Includes both American style and European style clock options for reading (2:30 pm and 14.30) Vocabulary Includes: días de la semana música deporte arte biología álgebra química almuerzo bloque libre geografía historia francés inglés informática

This 3-page file includes: (100% in Spanish) ~A fun Spanish reading in which five young people talk about their favorite TV shows and movie genres. ~An accompanying worksheet with eight reading comprehension questions and a short writing section where students talk about their own viewing habits. ~Answer key. Level: Beginnner

This 3-page file includes: ~A reading about the wonderful and colourful traditional clothing of Latin America. It includes one paragraph each on: the sombrero, the poncho, the panama hat as well as the lesser-known huipil. Also included are colorful pictures of these items as well as a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 true/false reading comprehension questions in Spanish as well as a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. This reading is in the present tense but has a bit more complicated vocabulary than for total beginners. A great complement to the cultural study of indigenous people and the culture of Latin America. Vocab includes: los rayos ala ancha de lana el portador un agujero tejer la paja huipil el sombrero

This reading has two paragraphs. The first one is written from the first-person perspective of a teenage girl living in Sevilla, Spain 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 6 reading comprehension questions in Spanish. Level: Upper Beginner Includes answer key.

This 8-page file includes: ~A funny reading in which a young woman named Cecelia has a choice of five candidates to be her ideal boyfriend! Throughout the reading there are numerous uses of the present subjunctive. Cecelia describes the qualities her ideal boyfriend would have and each of the candidates also describe one or two qualities they are looking for. ~A worksheet with 15 true/false reading comprehension questions, a section where students underline all the subjunctive verbs in the reading (15 forms) as well as two short writing assignments. ~The same worksheet but with short answer reading comprehension questions instead of true/false. ~Answer key. (4 pgs) This reading is a great supplement to help students see the present Spanish subjunctive conjugations in context!

This 3-page file includes: ~A reading about a couple celebrating Valentine’s Day together in a romantic restaurant. The reading includes a glossary of specialized Valentine’s vocabulary as well as a number of qué phrases. ~The same reading with the qué phrases highlighted for students to see in context. ~10 true/false reading comprehension questions ~Answer key Activity ideas: Students can read the story in pairs and underline all the qué phrases they find. They can then discuss how they plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day.