This quiz focuses on the uses of ser versus estar. It includes three parts for a total of 25 points. Editable Word file Answer key included

This worksheet includes three parts to help your students get comfortable with weather expressions in Spanish: matching 14 expressions (English to Spanish) placing expressions on a chart choosing between Hace/Está/Hay a short translation including the seasons and types of weather within the seasons. Editable Word file Answer key included.

This worksheet features two parts: 18 Matching and 8 Short Answer questions with vocabulary on greetings and basic expressions. Activity Idea: After completing the worksheet, have students write a short script with a partner in class using the new phrases!

This 6-page file includes: ~A 2-page reading completely in the imperfect tense where a young girl asks 5 family members what life was like when they were young! The reading is followed by a reading comprehension section and a short writing assignment. ~The same reading with the verbs highlighted for students to see them in context. ~A worksheet with 10 short answer reading comprehension questions and a writing assignment. ~Answer key. Activity idea: Have students ‘interview’ an older family member about what life was like when they were young and have them write a paragraph about it for homework. NOTE: This resource is 100% Spanish.

This French language reading introduces students to talking about recurring past events by using imperfect tense. It talks about the childhoods of three different people and the activities they used to enjoy. The reading includes 8 reading comprehension questions. Answer key included Activity idea: Have the students underline all the imperfect verbs they find in the reading and then have them talk about their own early childhood habits using the imperfect tense.

This 3-page file includes: ~A handout explaining the uses of direct and indirect object pronouns along with example sentences ~A worksheet with 20 exercises (10 direct object/ 10 indirect object) where students need to complete each sentence with the correct object pronoun. ~Answer key. Editable Word file.

This 4-page file includes: (100% in Spanish) ~A reading with the descriptions of four people including eye color, height, hair etc. ~The same reading with the verbs ser and tener highlighted for students to see in context on how to use these two verbs to describe people. ~A worksheet with 8 short answer questions based on the readings and a section where students must write the descriptions of two people. ~Answer key. Level: Beginner

This easy German reading includes descriptions of three young people’s eating habits: cooking with family, eating out and being a vegetarian. Includes 8 reading comprehension questions. Answer key included. Ideal for beginner learners to review basic vocabulary! Activity idea: After reading, have students discuss their own eating and cooking habits in class or write about it for homework.

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.

This beginner French worksheet/quiz includes four separate sections for students to review subject pronouns: Fill in the blank to complete the subject pronouns chart Matching section between English and French Identifying pronouns as singular or plural Short answer translation English to French of pronouns Editable Word file Answer key included.

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

This beginner German reading includes descriptions of three young people’s hobbies. Includes 8 reading comprehension questions. Editable word file. Answer key included. Ideal for beginner learners to review basic vocabulary of hobbies, days of the week and present tense verbs. Activity idea: After reading, have students discuss their own hobbies in class or write about it for homework.

This French reading includes descriptions of 3 people’s morning routine in the passe composé tense. One woke up early, one late and one has the day off. Includes many reflexive verbs and examples of using être in the past tense. Includes 8 reading comprehension questions in French. Answer key included. Includes two versions of the reading, with and without the verbs highlighted. Activity idea: After reading, have students underline all the reflexive verbs they find, then have them discuss their own routine that morning or write about it for homework.

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.

This 4-page file includes: ~A reference table with the French verbs that take être (Dr and Mrs Vandertramp). ~A worksheet for students to fill in with the participles missing. ~A worksheet for students to fill in with the infinitives missing. ~A worksheet for students to fill in with the English translations missing. Editable word file

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 preceded by a full glossary of relevant vocabulary. A great way for students to see work-related vocabulary in context. ~The second page includes a reading comprehension section and a second section in which students create their own resume in Spanish and then interview each other for a job in Spanish! ~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 and up

This 3-page file includes: ~A reading that focusses on Amanda and her numerous adopted siblings! The reading is followed by 10 true/false reading comprehension questions. ~The same reading in which students must fill in the 22 missing adjective endings to complete the story. ~Answer key The focus is on descriptive adjectives with ser including personality, physical characteristics and clothing.

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

German Question Words Handout and Worksheet.