This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language cultural reading on La Catrina. It talks about how she first appeared in 1910 in an etching by the artist de José Guadalupe Posada. Also discussed is how she was based on an Aztec goddess, her importance in popular culture and her representation in a mural by Diego Rivera. ~A worksheet with 7 reading comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer key. Makes for a great supplemental cultural reading for Day of the Dead!

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language cultural reading that discusses the annual Monarch butterfly migration from North America to Mexico which coincides with the Day of the Dead celebration. It talks about the cultural significance of Monarchs in the pre-Columbian Aztec belief system, how the migration is undertaken and how it ties in with the celebrations. Includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Ideal for Hispanic heritage, sub plan or a cultural component to your Spanish class!

This worksheet features two parts: 18 Matching and 7 Short Answer questions with geographic vocabulary. Activity Idea: After completing the worksheet, have students write three sentences on their local geography or the geography of a place they have visited. Answer key included.

This 3-page file includes: ~A reference sheet for beginner students of Spanish regarding common Spanish English cognates. ~A worksheet on cognates for students to complete to increase their vocabulary by learning how to create Spanish words out of similar English words. ~Answer key. Examples cognates: (14 are included here) -tion/-ción -ical/-ico -ist/-ista -ive/-ivo -ty/-dad -ism/-ismo -ly/mente Activity ideas: This worksheet can be used alone or as a partner activity. Working together, students can try to come up with a list of even more cognates they are already familiar with.

This German biography is on the life of Johannes Kepler, a famous astronomer of the 16th century. It talks about his early interest in science, education and scientific legacy. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 6 short answer reading comprehension questions. Answer key included.

This short biography on the life of singer Selena Quintanilla is missing all the preterite tense verbs! Using a word bank, students must place 16 verbs in the correct location to complete the biography. Great way for students to see the 3rd person singular and plural verb forms of both regular and irregular preterite verbs in context. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. Answer key included.

This 3-page file includes: ~A reading in which the narrator is flying to Hamburg. Once he arrives at the hotel there is a script between himself and the receptionist. The reading includes a full glossary of travel vocabulary in English and German. This reading is entirely in the present tense. ~A second page with 8 reading comprehension questions in German. ~Answer key. Editable word doc.

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish reading on Colombian music and dances with a particular interest on Cumbia and Bambuco. The reading discusses the special clothing used in these dances as well as how they are performed. It also discusses Colombia’s unique geography and history. The reading is preceded by a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A Reading comprehension section. ~Answer key. Level: Spanish 2+ (in present and past tenses) Here is a video link on cumbia (3 minutes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN1PHJE1ZFE&t=103s

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.

In this easy German Reading, three young people discuss their favorite sports and which sports they play on certain days. 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 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 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 3-page file includes: ~A present tense reading between two friends that includes 15 examples of the uses of wissen and kennen. 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 wissen and kennen 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 contains matching and short answer questions to help students review body parts vocabulary. Answer key included Includes the following: brazo cintura boca pierna cara orejas pelo ojo rodilla cabeza dedo pie muñeca nariz espalda mano

This 3-page file includes: ~A present tense reading between two friends that includes 15 examples of the uses of saber and conocer. 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 saber and conocer 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 Spanish. Level:mostly present tense-other tenses are explained in a glossary

This simple reading is great for German 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). The reading includes 8 reading comprehension questions in English OR German to ensure comprehension. Answer key included.

This 3-page file includes: ~A cultural reading on the Seville fair or Feria de Abril de Sevilla held annually in April that highlights the local flamenco culture. This reading includes information on the history of the event, how it is celebrated today as well as the special clothing that is worn. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer key. Level: present and past tenses Ideal for a cultural component to your class, or to highlight Spanish culture!

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 8 reading comprehension questions in English to ensure comprehension. Answer key included. Editable Word file.

This beginner French reading is great for students to review vocabulary around weather, seasons and clothing. It talks about three young people in different cities at different times of the year: London (raining), Medellin (hot + sunny), New York City (cold + snowy). The reading includes 8 reading comprehension questions in English OR French Answer key included.