This German biography is on the famous medieval nun Hildegard von Bingen. It discusses her achievements in music, theology and traditional healing.
Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a short reading comprehension section.
Includes answer key.
This 6-page file includes:
~A 2-pg cloze activity on Shakira’s song “La Bicicleta”
~The same cloze activity with a word bank.
~Answer key (2pgs)
Also included are some cultural notes and translations of more difficult vocabulary!
The link for the video on YouTube can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UV0QGLmYys
Editable word file.
This Spanish biography on the singer Marc Anthony, whose parents emigrated from Puerto Rico to the United States. It talks about his childhood and his musical career as well as a bit about his personal life. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 9 true/false reading comprehension questions.
Level: in present and past tenses
Answer key included.
Great for cultural comprehension, early finishers and sub plans!
This 6-page file includes:
~24 task cards focused on similar words in German (6 pages x 4 cards per sheet)
Each card features two words.
~Recording sheet
~Instructions
Examples:
denn vs den
beten vs betten
Stadt vs Staat
Can be used alone, in pairs or in small groups for Pronunciation & Listening Practice!
A biography of the famous Mexican actress Salma Hayek. It includes a bit about her early life, rise to fame and successful films. Includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a true/false reading comprehension section.
Level: Uses present and past tenses
Answer key included.
A biography of the famous Spanish actress Penélope Cruz. It includes a bit about her early life, rise to fame and successful films.
Includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a true/false reading comprehension section.
Level: Uses present and past tenses
Editable word file.
Answer key included.
This German worksheet features 22 fill in the blank sentences where students are required to complete the sentence with the correct preposition. This worksheet features numerous idiomatic expressions such as:
Angst haben vor
denken an
warten auf
Level: Upper Beginner
Editable Word file
Answer key included.
This French reading features three young people talking about what they plan to do for their future careers. It features numerous examples of the conversational future (aller + infinitive) for students to see this tense in context.
The reading is followed by 8 reading comprehension questions in French
NOTE: Includes 2 versions of the reading, one of which has the (aller + infinitive) verbs highlighted for students to see in context.
Editable Word file.
Answer key included.
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.
Students can work alone, in pairs or in small groups to fill in the missing information about 20 famous Hispanic people. It is a great way for students to get to know or review famous Hispanic leaders.
NOTE: There are two versions of the worksheet:
~One version contains hints by allowing students to know how often each profession and nationality is used.
~The second version has no hints at all.
Ideal as a sub plan or for cultural/grammar homework, or even as a competitive game between groups!
Includes answer key.
NOTE: This resource is in English, I also offer a similar resource in Spanish in my store.
This worksheet includes 17 fill in the gap sentences for students to practice the passive voice.
Includes both regular and irregular past participles.
Answer key included.
This German Worksheet on the Present Perfect includes two parts:
*short answer with 10 sentences
*short answer with a paragraph
Includes both regular and irregular participles
Answer key included.
NOTE: This reading is also available in my Beginner German Book.
This worksheet is perfect for students just beginning to learn the preterite!
The worksheet includes 12 multiple-choice sentences with three options each on regular preterite verbs.
Editable word file.
Includes answer key.
This simple cultural reading is on the mythical Latin American creature called the Chupacabra. It briefly discusses the history and possible scientific explanations for its existence. The reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary and 8 short answer
comprehension questions.
Level: mostly present tense
Answer key included.
This Spanish worksheet/quiz includes four separate sections for students to review object pronouns:
Fill in the blanks to complete the pronouns chart
Matching section between English and Spanish
Identifying pronouns as direct, indirect or both
Short translation English to Spanish
Editable Word file
Answer key included.
This Spanish worksheet helps students review definite and indefinite articles. It features a short story about the small town where the narrator lives and all the places in that town. Students must complete the story by writing in the 15 missing articles (el/la/los/las/un/uno/una/unos etc.)
The reading is followed by 8 short answer questions based on the reading.
Answer key included.
This handout includes a detailed list of capitalization rules in Spanish.
The handout is followed by eight short translation questions to make sure students have understood the information.
Answer key included.
This easy Spanish language reading talks about the role of llamas among the indigenous populations of South America. It also includes facts on the animal and how people rely on the llama for clothing and transportation of goods. It is written using simple sentence and repetition for CI. Also includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
Includes 6 reading comprehension questions.
Answer key included.
Editable word file.
NOTE: I also offer a more advanced level reading on the same topic in various tenses in my store.
A beginner German reading on hobbies where four people talk about the sports they like, the instrument they play and other pastimes. The reading includes a glossary of hobby vocabulary and 5 reading comprehension questions.
Level: Beginner
Answer key included.
Editable word file
Note: A version of this reading is also found in my Beginner German Workbook.
This 5-page file includes:
~A reading in which a Lucía visits her cousin Victoria in Mexico and they go to a traditional marketplace to buy food and clothes. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A worksheet based on the reading with 10 comprehension questions in ENGLISH.
~A worksheet based on the reading with 10 comprehension questions in SPANISH.
~Answer keys.(2 pgs)
Activity idea: After reading the script together, have students discuss what they would buy at a similar market.