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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.
Complete Beginner Spanish Workbook and Textbook ~ Español para principiantes (75 pages!)
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Complete Beginner Spanish Workbook and Textbook ~ Español para principiantes (75 pages!)

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This 72-page file is a complete beginner textbook and workbook that I’ve completed over my last 15 years of teaching/tutoring Spanish. It’s designed for grades 8+. I’m offering it here at 40% off! This book includes 20 worksheets, 12 readings and 5 partner activities! It has explanations on all the topics covered in a first year course. You can use this resource in its entirety or simply page by page as needed for extra materials. Unit 1: The Basics Greetings, alphabet, pronunciation Unit 2: Family Family vocab, gender and plurals, tener Unit 3: Talking about Yourself Nationalities, Professions Unit 4: Regular Present Tense Verbs Verb conjugations Unit 5: Making Plans Numbers, Telling Time, Yo-form Irregular Unit 6: My House Adjective agreement, possessives Unit 7: Asking Questions Question Words, estar Unit 8: Talking about Hobbies Months, Days of the Week Unit 9: At a Restaurant Stem-changing Verbs Unit 10: Tener Expressions Tener Expressions Unit 11: Around Town Prepositions Unit 12: Ir and Tener Conjugations Conversational Future Tense Unit 13: Ser vs. Estar Unit 14: Describing People present continuous Unit 15: Object Pronouns Object Pronouns, Personal a Unit 16: Expressing Likes and dislikes Gustar and similar verbs Unit 17: Reflexive Verbs Daily Routines Unit 18: Simple past tense Regular Preterite Forms Editable word file. Answer keys included.
French Travel Bundle: Bon Voyage (vol, hotel) Top 5  Lectures !
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French Travel Bundle: Bon Voyage (vol, hotel) Top 5 Lectures !

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This French Reading Bundle includes all four of my readings with a travel theme at 35% off ! Réserver un Voyage À l’aeroport À l’hotel Au Restaurant Un voyage en France Each reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a reading comprehension section. All readings are editable Word files. These readings make for a great companion to your travel unit or for standalone resources, sub activities, bell work and early finishers!
La Navidad Lectura: Christmas Holidays Spanish Reading
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La Navidad Lectura: Christmas Holidays Spanish Reading

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This 3-page file includes: (100% in Spanish) ~A Spanish language reading on the Christmas holidays from the point of view of five different people and what aspect of the holidays they enjoy: time with friends and family, baking, decorating, winter sports, gift giving, volunteering and attending church. ~10 short answer questions based on the reading and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key Level: beginner (present tense only)
Soziale Medien Lesung: Social Media and Technology German Reading
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Soziale Medien Lesung: Social Media and Technology German Reading

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This German reading includes the descriptions of three young people and their social media habits and attitudes towards it. The reading includes a lot of technology/social media vocabulary. The reading is followed by eight reading comprehension questions. Level: intermediate Answer key included
Subjunctive with Impersonal Expressions: Subjuntivo
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Subjunctive with Impersonal Expressions: Subjuntivo

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This worksheet focuses on using the present subjunctive after specific impersonal expressions such as: es necesario que es probable que es dudoso que es importante que es malo que es posible que The expressions are introduced in a full glossary up top and are followed by 10 practice sentences where students are required to fill in the missing subjunctive form to complete the sentence. Activity Idea: after completing the worksheet have students create their own sentences using the new expressions! Answer key included. Editable word file.
Spanish Present Subjunctive Worksheet - Verbs of Doubt and Emotion (dudar etc.)
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Spanish Present Subjunctive Worksheet - Verbs of Doubt and Emotion (dudar etc.)

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This worksheet focuses on using the present subjunctive after specific verbs: dudar negar temer alegrarse de no creer no pensar The verbs are introduced in a full glossary up top and are followed by 11 practice sentences where students are required to fill in the missing subjunctive form to complete the sentence. Includes answer key. Editable Word file.
La tecnologia moderna Lettura en Italiano: Italian Technology Reading
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La tecnologia moderna Lettura en Italiano: Italian Technology Reading

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This 3-page file includes: ~A fun Italian reading where Roberto talks about his own habits around modern technology and those of three members of his family. ~A worksheet based on the reading with 8 comprehension questions based on the reading and 2 questions on how the students relate to modern technology to initiate discussion in class. ~Answer key. Includes vocabulary around cell phone use, tablets, computers and video games. Level: present tense only PDF and Editable word file included
German Holiday Reading: Der ideale Urlaub (Hotel/Reisen)
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German Holiday Reading: Der ideale Urlaub (Hotel/Reisen)

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This 5-page file includes: (100% in German) ~ A German reading exercise in which students need to match three couples to their ideal vacation (European Holiday, New York city tour, Costa Rican adventure) ~ A separate worksheet with six reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment or students write a paragraph about their own ideal vacation. ~Answer key ( 2pgs) Level: Low intermediate
Spanish Sports Vocabulary Worksheet: Los Deportes
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Spanish Sports Vocabulary Worksheet: Los Deportes

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This worksheet includes four parts to help your students get comfortable with sports expressions in Spanish: matching 10 expressions (English to Spanish) 7 translations placing expressions on a chart choosing between sports they like/don’t like/would like to try a short translation about an active young person Editable Word file Answer key included.
Spanish Clothes Shopping Reading | De compras /La Ropa Lectura (Demonstratives)
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Spanish Clothes Shopping Reading | De compras /La Ropa Lectura (Demonstratives)

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This 4-page file includes: ~A Spanish script featuring two friends out shopping for clothes. The reading incorporates numerous examples of demonstrative pronouns and clothing vocabulary. ~The same reading with the demonstrative pronouns underlined for students to see in context. ~A worksheet with 3 parts: 8 true/false questions 6 multiple choice questions on demonstrative pronouns a short writing section ~Answer key.
French Reading on Accidents, Sickness and Pain
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French Reading on Accidents, Sickness and Pain

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This short French 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. The reading is followed by 8 comprehension questions. Answer key included. Editable word file. Includes the following vocabulary: fièvre cassé le bras me fait très mal infirmière un hôpital ma tête me fait mal je suis très fatiguée un rhume j’ai mal à la gorge j’ai un peu de fièvre me reposer
Diego Rivera Biografía - Spanish Biography on Mexican Artist
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Diego Rivera Biografía - Spanish Biography on Mexican Artist

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This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography of Diego Rivera, the famous Mexican muralist and husband of Frida Kahlo. It talks about his early life, European training, professional accomplishments in Mexico and the US, marriage to Frida and his legacy. The reading is accompanied by a full Spanish-English glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 10 Spanish true/false reading comprehension questions and five questions prompting students to write Spanish sentences in the preterite tense on what major life events occurred in specific years of Rivera's life based on the reading. ~Answer Key Level: Uses past tenses
Fidel Castro Biografía ~  Spanish Biography
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Fidel Castro Biografía ~ Spanish Biography

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This 3-page file includes: ~A reading that covers the highlights of the life and times of Fidel Castro. It covers a bit about his childhood, university education, marriages and his takeover of Cuba. This reading is up-to-date mentioning the relaxing of restrictions in 2015 and his death in 2016. This biography includes a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~The second page consist of a worksheet with 10 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short guided writing exercise in the preterite tense. ~Answer Key. Level: Mostly past tenses
Spanish Task Cards: Ir + a + Infinitive (Conversational Future Tense)
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Spanish Task Cards: Ir + a + Infinitive (Conversational Future Tense)

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This 8-page file includes: ~24 task cards focused the Ir + a + Infinitive (4 pages x 6 cards per sheet) ~1 blank sheet for your ideas ~Recording sheet ~Answer key All 24 task cards feature sentences where students need to conjugate “ir” in the present tense to complete the sentence. Can be used alone, in pairs or in small groups! Example sentences: Yo _______ a viajar a Perú Ellos no _______ a comprar los libros
Au supermarché Lecture en Français: Supermarket French Reading (Nourriture)
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Au supermarché Lecture en Français: Supermarket French Reading (Nourriture)

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This French reading is about a man going grocery shopping to prepare for his daughter’s birthday party. The reading includes a large amount of food based vocabulary. It also includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a true/false reading comprehension section in English to ensure comprehension. Editable Word file. Answer key included. Vocabulary includes: boîte haricots thon l’agneau haricots bougies légumes fruits gâteau oignons bananes fraises pommes lait
Present Progressive Spanish Worksheet
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Present Progressive Spanish Worksheet

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This worksheet explains the formation of regular and irregular present participles. Explanations are followed by a list of common irregular participles and 10 short answer questions. Beginner Level Editable file
L’entretien Lecture en Français: The Interview French Reading (Job Search)
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L’entretien Lecture en Français: The Interview French Reading (Job Search)

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This French reading is a dialog between three people - two of which are interviewing another for a job. This interactive script is preceded by a full glossary of relevant vocabulary. A great way for students to see work-related vocabulary in context. The reading is followed by 5 reading comprehension questions in English and a French writing prompt. 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 a resume in French they prepare for class. Level:Mostly present tense with some conditional Editable word doc.