This 3-page file includes: ~A fun reading where four young people discuss what they did yesterday using the simple past tense. Includes lots of vocabulary for: family, hobbies, school subjects etc. ~A worksheet based on the reading with short answer questions, an info gap section and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. Great to review regular and irregular simple past tense forms. Activity idea: have students circle all the simple past tense verb forms they find in the reading. Have students read this together and then tell each other what they did yesterday.

This 3-page file includes: ~A 1.5 page Spanish reading that briefly discusses six Latin dance or music styles: Mariachi, Salsa, Flamenco, Tango, Bachata and Cueca. Each dance or music style is talked about in one paragraph. ~10 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Level: In present and past tenses

This worksheet is a great introduction or review for beginner German students on basic groceries/food. Includes three parts: Matching Reading (short dialog in a grocery store including quantities) Writing (students create their own dialogue) Vocab includes: die Milch die Bananen die Wurst die Bohnen das Brot die Eier der Apfelsaft die Gurke ein Dutzend Gramm Flasche

This 3-page file includes: ~A French reading in which the narrator talks about a strange day he had recently. It is written in the past tense and includes 25 examples of the past tense (15 with être) for students to see in context. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and is followed by 6 short answer reading comprehension questions in French. ~The same reading with the verbs highlighted for students to see in context. ~Answer key.

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!

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.

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 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 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 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 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 reading on the history of Cuban music and how a blend of European and African cultures has led to the emergence of a great musical society! Discusses afro-jazz, rumba, son and mambo. Also talks about the influence of African percussion instruments on Cuban music, the revolution and the Buena Vista Social Club. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A reading comprehension page. ~Answer key. Level: in present and past tenses

This 4-page resource includes: ~An explanation of when to use and not to use the personal a in the Spanish language. The explanation is followed by examples in English and Spanish. ~10 gap-fill exercises where students decide if they should use the personal a or not! ~An exercise where students need to fill in the personal a or not into a paragraph ~Translation sentences. Answer key included. (2 pages)

This 3-page file includes: ~A reading with a dialog between three people - two of which are interviewing another for a job. This interactive script is a great way for students to see work-related vocabulary in context. Reading includes 5 reading comprehension questions. ~A second page in which students create their own resume and then interview each other for a job! ~Answer key. Activity ideas: students can work in groups of two or three to read through the script before moving on to conduct their own interviews using their resume. Level: Intermediate (present, future and conditional tenses)

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language reading on the Amazon rainforest. It discusses it’s location, plant and animal biodiversity, human habitation, European exploration and current problems including the fires of the summer of 2019. ~A reading comprehension page with eight questions in Spanish. ~Answer key. Can be used as a sub plan, nonfiction reading, or supplement to environmental or geography lessons in Spanish.

This 3-page file includes: ~ A reading in which four people describe their weekly chores around the house. ~ A worksheet based on the reading with ten short answer questions, a gap fill exercise and a short writing section. ~Answer key. Level: Beginner