Language Resources by Nina
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.
World languages
Selena Gomez Biography and Worksheet: Biografía (SUB PLAN)
This 3-page file includes two versions of the same reading:
~A simple biography on Selena Gomez in the present tense.
~The same biography on Selena Gomez, but all the verbs are missing! In this version, students need to conjugate the verbs in brackets into the present tense to complete the biography. Includes the following verbs: dar, tener, ser, estar, bailar, cantar, vivir, escuchar, jugar
~Answer key.
Reading also includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 10 true/false reading comprehension questions.
Level: Spanish 1
Makes for a great assignment for early finishers, homework or sub plan!
Spanish Prepositions of Place Worksheet: Preposiciones de lugar (dentro, cerca)
This Spanish worksheet is ideal for reviewing prepositions of place. It includes two sections: matching and short answer sentences with translation work.
Includes the following prepositions of place:
dentro de
debajo de
cerca de
encima de
en frente de
entre
al lado de
detrás de
lejos de
afuera de
arriba de
Mis pasatiempos: My Hobbies Spanish Worksheet
This Spanish worksheet includes three parts:
A. Matching section for hobbies vocabulary
B. Short writing section where students need to fill in the conjugated form of the verb to complete the sentence in the present tense
C. Directed conversation practice
Level: Beginner
Editable Word file.
Includes answer key.
Vocab includes:
jugar al fútbol
tocar la batería
pintar
nadar
correr
dibujar
esquíar
sacar fotos
pasear al perro
mirar videos
hacer yoga
montar en bicicleta
cantar en un coro
escuchar música
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Spanish Reading Bundle: Indigenous Cultures: TOP 8 Lecturas @40% off!
This Spanish reading bundle includes my TOP 8 readings on the indigenous cultures of Latin America at 40% off !!
Mesoamerica (Maya, Aztec)
Tikal and Copán (Mayan Ruins)
Machu Picchu (Inca)
Traditional clothing: poncho, huipil
Chocolate: food of the Americas!
Líneas de Nazca
Llamas in South American Culture
Traditional Food of South America
Level: In Present and Past Tenses
Includes answer keys.
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German Holiday Reading Bundle: Oktoberfest, Weihnachten, Ostern Top 5@40% off!
This bundle includes MY TOP 5 readings on German holidays throughout the year at 40% off!
Includes one reading each on:
Ostern
Weihnachten
Oktoberfest
Silvester
Karneval
Each includes a reading comprehension section,a glossary of new vocabulary and an answer key.
All files are editable word documents
Ostern Lesung - German Easter Reading
This handout includes 2 parts: a matching section on vocabulary for Easter and a reading section describing Easter celebrations in Germanic countries. Reading includes five reading comprehension questions.
Level: present tense
Editable word file.
With answer key
Vocab includes:
Frohe Ostern
der Fasching
der Osterbaum
die Ostereier
der Osterhase
suchen
bemalen
der Karfreitag
fasten
verstecken
German Reading New Year’s Eve - Sylvester - Neu Jahr (Future tense)
In this reading, a young man is discussing his plans for celebrating New Year’s Eve in Germany with his friends. He also talks about his New Year’s resolutions. A lot of this reading is in the future tense using werden + infinitive.
This reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary, five short answer questions and a guided conversation practice.
Activity idea: Have students read together and then answer the questions. They can then discuss their plans for the coming year in the future tense!
Level: A2/B1 (future tense)
Editable word file.
Answer key included.
Octoberfest German Reading - Lesung über Oktoberfest
A german reading on the world famous event in Munich called Oktoberfest. The reading describes the history and traditions. It also includes a glossary, 5 reading comprehension questions and conversation practice.
Vocab includes:
königlich
Hochzeitsfeier
einheimish
Trachten
Unterhaltung
Krug
Dirndl
Lederhosen
Editable word file.
With answer key
Karneval Lesung auf Deutsch - Mardi Gras - German Reading on Carnival
This cultural reading talks about the Catholic celebration of carnival!
It talks about its religious significance and how it is celebrated in places like Köln and New Orleans.
The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 6 true/false reading comprehension questions.
Answer key included.
Editable word file.
Spanish Technology Reading with Object Pronouns: Lectura Pronombres Directos
This 5-page file includes:
~A humorous reading where a 15-year-old girl from Mexico talks about her smartphone addiction and then what happened when her phone broke and she had to live without it for two days!
~The same version but as a worksheet with the object pronouns missing - students must fill them in to complete the reading.
~A worksheet with five reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment for students to talk about their own smartphone habits.
~Answer key (2 pgs)
Editable word file
Can be used to review object pronouns, for early finishers, bell work or as a sub plan!
Rita Moreno Biografía: Biography of a Famous Hispanic Actress
This Spanish reading is on the life of Puerto Rican-American actress Rita Moreno. It discusses her early life, training in dance and acting, her breakout roll in West Side Story as well as a bit about her personal life.
Reading includes of glossary of new vocabulary and a short reading comprehension section.
Level: present and past tenses
Answer key included.
Word file.
Great for Hispanic Heritage Month!
El Cid y la Reconquista Lectura y Cultura: Spanish Reading - Cantar del Mio Cid
This 3-page file includes:
-A Spanish reading on the life and times of El Cid, a famous medieval military leader who fought in the reconquest of Spain. This reading discusses his early life, victories under King Sancho II, marriage, death and how he was immortalized in the famous poem Cantar del Mio Cid. This reading also includes details about the reconquest of Spain / la Reconquista.
-A reading comprehension page
-Answer key.
Level: upper level includes various tenses
Makes for a great addition to any lessons on Spanish history and literature!
El Medio Ambiente: Spanish Worksheet on Environment: Earth Day / Día de Tierra
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
En la clase de español Lectura - Easy Spanish Script + Worksheet
This 3-page file contains:
~A reading designed for beginner students of Spanish in which two classmates discuss classroom objects, colors and the teacher. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A Worksheet based on the reading that includes a reading comprehension section (10 true/false questions) and a short writing section.
~Answer key.
Level: Beginner
Vocab includes:
la mochila
rojo/a
blanco/a
azul
el cuaderno
las plumas
negro/a
verde
la maestra
corregir
la tarea
el escritorio
la pizarra
Bundle
En la Escuela Lecturas - At School Top 4 Readings Bundle @35% Off!
This Spanish Reading Bundle includes all my readings about school at 35% off!
Bundle includes the following readings:
1.Mi primera semana en la escuela
2.Mi Escuela y Mi Profe Favorita
3.Mi horario
4.Mis clases favoritas
Each reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a reading comprehension section.
Key included
German Conjunctions Reading: Mein Handy Text
This German reading features 12 examples of subordinating conjunctions in context! A teenager living in Berlin discusses her cell phone habits and what happened when she broke her phone!
The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and six comprehension questions.
Level: Intermediate: present and past tenses
Answer key included.
Vocab includes:
weil, dass, da, damit, wenn, um… zu, als
El Día de los Reyes Lectura - Three Kings Day Spanish Reading / Rosca de Reyes
This Spanish cultural reading is on Three Kings Day or Día de los Reyes. It discusses its history and origins, how it is celebrated in Mexico with gift giving and the special food which are prepared for this day including Rosca de Reyes.
The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a reading comprehension section.
Level: In present and past tenses
Answer key included
Costa Rica: Biodiversidad y Ecoturismo Lectura: Spanish Reading
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish language reading on Costa Rica’s unique biodiversity and its ecotourism. It also includes information on the Monteverde Cloud Forest and the national park of the Arenal volcano.
~Reading comprehension page
~Answer key.
Level: mostly present but some past tense
Grito de Dolores y Día de la Independencia Mexicana: Mexican Independence Day
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish reading about the history behind the Mexican Independence movement, how it is celebrated today and also the ritual of Grito de Dolores a reenactment of the battle cry from 1810. This reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions.
~Answer key.
Level: In present and past tenses
Vocabulary includes:
la lealtad
la corona
sacerdote
el grito
de batalla
la campana
los desfiles
la víspera
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Spanish Biography BIG Bundle: 15 Famous Hispanics! (50% off)
This Spanish Reading Bundle includes ALL 15 of my best selling Spanish language biographies of famous Hispanic people at 50% off!
Each reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary, a reading comprehension page and an answer key. The people featured here are modern and historic and from a wide range of countries and backgrounds.
Bundle includes:
Eva Perón - Argentine First Lady
Rigoberta Menchú - Guatemalan activist
Frida Kahlo - Mexican artist
Reina Isabel I - Spanish queen
Shakira - Colombian singer
Isabel Allende - Chilean writer
Fidel Castro - Cuban leader
Gabriel Garcia Marquez - Colombian writer
Pablo Picasso - Spanish Artist
Jose Martí - Cuban Poet
Diego Rivera - Mexican artist
Celia Cruz - Cuban singer
Federico Garcia Lorca - Spanish Poet
Salvador Dalí - Spanish artist
Pablo Neruda - Chilean Poet
These readings can be used on their own for a cultural component or as an addition to your individual units: art, history, literature etc.
Level: Mostly in past tenses
Answer keys included.
They are also great as Sub Activities and for Early Finishers!