This 3-page file includes:
~A beginner level reading in which Antonio, a grade 10 student from Texas, describes his typical day. He uses many reflexive verbs to describe his various sports, school and extra curricular activities. Includes reading comprehension questions.
~Answer key.
~A worksheet for students to fill in about their typical day. After completion, have students can share their own daily routine with a classmate.
Verbs used include:
levantarse
vestirse
desayunarse
irse
ducharse
quedarse
acostarse
In this reading Ramona is writing to her friend back home to tell her all about family vacation in Cannes! There are eight examples of the passé composé for students to see in context. It includes regular and irregular verbs as well as avoir and être auxiliary verbs. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a reading comprehension section in English.
The same reading with no glossary and the reading comprehension section in French for differentiated learning.
Activity idea: Students can write their own postcard from a French-speaking country either in class or for homework to practice using the past tense and present tense together in one paragraph.
Editable Word file.
Answer key included.
This one page handout is designed to help your students review describing people in English. Each person also has a full first and last name so students can get comfortable pronouncing English names.
The realistic clip art includes people of various ages, eye color, skin tones and hair styles/types. Some people also feature earrings, hats and/or facial hair.
You may use this resource digitally or print out on card stock to reuse in the future.
This reading is focussed on the use of the ‘personal a’ in Spanish.
In this reading, Angela is visiting her grandmother in Colombia for the first time. Students must complete the reading by filling in the personal a where necessary.
NOTE: There are two versions of the story, one includes a vocabulary bank and one does not for differentiated learning.
Answer key included
This beginner German reading includes three short paragraphs describing the likes dislikes and hobbies of three friends. Great for reviewing descriptions, hobbies, languages, professions etc.
The reading is followed by 8 reading comprehension questions.
Includes answer key
Also includes a second page for students to write a short paragraph about two friends in class or for homework.
This beginner level worksheet helps students:
~to learn the present tense conjugation of ‘estar’
~ to learn common expressions of emotion and condition
~ to learn to match adjectives with the subject
This worksheet includes 10 sentences where students must fill in the correct form of the verb estar as well as the correct ending on the adjective.
This worksheet includes:
aburrido
contento
curioso
enfermo
enojado
orgulloso
relajado
sorprendido
Answer key included.
Editable.
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 German resource serves as a great review for students on basic family vocabulary
It includes 4 parts:
A family tree and a written paragraph to show how everyone in the family is related to each other.
Eight reading comprehension questions based on the reading.
Six sentences to review general family vocabulary.
An assignment to create their own family tree for homework or in class.
Level: Beginner
Includes key.
This handout can be used by children teenagers and adults alike who are new to the German language.
This 4-page file includes:
~A French reading that has numerous reflexive verbs to show how different Pierre and his wife are regarding their morning routine! Includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 8 true/false reading comprehension questions in English.
~The same reading with the verbs highlighted for students to see in context.
~The same reading with the reading comprehension questions in French.
Activity idea: Have student underline all the reflexive verbs they find in the reading.
Then have students talk or write about their own daily routines in French.
~Answer key.
Editable Word doc.
Vocab includes:
me lève
je m’habille
elle se réveille
se maquiller
se coiffer
This handout contains a clear explanation of the Genitive Case as well as 12 practice questions.
Includes answer key.
Editable word file.
NOTE: A similar worksheet is in my Beginner German Workbook.
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 French worksheet features 16 missing forms of the verb avoir in the present tense with special avoir expressions. Students must conjugate the verbs correctly to complete the sentences while reviewing these idiomatic expressions.
Includes answer key.
Editable word file.
This worksheet is a great way to review clothing vocabulary in Spanish!
It includes 3 parts:
1. Matching - students match up 15 English and Spanish clothing vocabulary items
2. Short reading-students read a short dialogue about someone buying clothes
3. Writing - students are required to write their own short script (this can be handed in for homework or performed for the class) based on the model script
Vocab includes:
la camisa
la falda
los pantalones
el vestido
la chaqueta
la blusa
los zapatos
el tamaño
los vaqueros
Plus more!
This worksheet includes clear explanations on the different uses of qué and cuál(es).
The explanations are followed by 10 fill in the blank questions.
Example questions:
1. ¿ _________________ es tu dirección de correo electrónico?
2. ¿ ____________ está pasando el sábado por la noche?
3. ¿ _________________ es tu color favorito?
In this easy German reading students are introduced of three young people all of which have different sports. The reading is followed by eight and reading comprehension questions.
Vocabulary includes:
schwimmen
Baseball spielen
Tennis spielen
Fußball spielen
Fahrrad fahren
Yoga machen
Boxen / Skifahren
laufen
This worksheet allows students to review the most common German prepositions in the Accusative, Dative and Genitive. The worksheet is comprised of four sections:
Matching section plus recognizing if the preposition is accusative or dative
Fill in the blank sentences with the correct preposition
Matching genitive prepositions with the English meaning
Fill in the blank to complete sentences with a genitive preposition
Serves as a great general review of German prepositions.
Word file.
This fun worksheet engages students at the beginner level while using Christmas based vocabulary.
Consists of four parts:
1. Matching
2. Fill in the gap
3. Reading
4. Conversation
Includes answer key.
This worksheet includes 15 in the blank sentences for students to practice the passive voice. Includes both regular and irregular past participles.
Example sentences:
Anna … … by Ricardo. (greet)
The eggs … … by them for breakfast. (eat)
Level: Intermediate
Editable Word file.
Answer key included.
This 4-page file includes:
~A beginner French reading that includes descriptions of three young people’s eating habits: cooking with family, eating out and being a vegetarian. Includes a lot of food vocabulary. The reading is followed by 8 reading comprehension questions in English.
~The same reading but with the questions in French.
~Answer key. (2 pgs)
Activity idea: After reading, have students discuss their own eating and cooking habits in class or write about it for homework.
A script between three friends who run into each other in the city and discuss where they are going that day. Includes many places around town.
Includes 8 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment.
Answer key included.
Activity ideas: students can read this dialogue in groups of three and then practice talking about where they plan to go on the weekend. Alternatively they can write their own script to perform for the class!
Level: Beginner