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.
English Prepositions with Time: ESL /ELL/EFL (Handout + Worksheet)
This 3-page file includes:
~A handout that explains the different prepositions used in English for time depending on the situation with sentence examples. (in/at/during/ago/last etc.)
~A worksheet with 17 fill in the blank sentences to test the knowledge.
~Answer key.
Level: Beginner
German Beginner Reading: All about Me / Lesung auf Deutsch
This beginner level German reading is centered around two roommates who live together. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 8 reading comprehension questions.
Note: This reading is also available in my Beginner German Workbook.
Level: A1
Editable word file.
Answer key included.
Gustar Task Cards in Spanish: ¿Te gusta.....? (Expressing Likes and Dislikes Aloud)
This 5-page file includes:
~24 task cards with gustar conversation starters (4 pages x 6 cards per sheet)
~1 blank sheet for your ideas!
These task cards provide a great way to get students practicing the verb gustar out loud. Can be used in pairs or small groups!
Examples:
¿Te gusta bailar?
¿Te gusta ir a la playa?
¿Te gusta montar en bicicleta?
Bundle
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!
Hildegard von Bingen: Biography of Famous Medieval Nun (English Version)
This short biography is on the famous medieval nun Hildegard von Bingen. It discusses her achievements in music, theology and traditional healing.
Reading includes 5 short reading comprehension section.
Includes answer key.
Ideal for social studies, history students, Women’s History Month or for beginner German students to become familiar with important Germans in History.
German Simple Past Tense (Imperfekt) - 1 Handout + 2 Worksheets
This 5-page file includes:
1 handout with common irregular verbs
2 worksheets: one each on haben and sein and 1 on all other verbs
-Answer keys.
Note: These worksheets are also found in my Beginner German Workbook.
Present vs Imperfect Subjunctive | Spanish Grammar Notes + Worksheet
This 4-page resource includes:
~Two pages of notes on when to use the present and imperfect subjunctive in Spanish. The explanations include examples in English and Spanish.
~A worksheet with 16 short answer questions,
~Answer key.
Editable word file
Chichén Itzá Lectura: Spanish Cultural Reading (Maya/Ruins)
This 3-page file includes:
~A Spanish reading on the famous Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá located in modern-day Mexico. It discusses its emergence in the 6th century, the various buildings, and the meaning behind its famous pyramid. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.
~A separate page with 10 reading comprehension questions based on the reading.
~Answer key.
Editable word file
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
Tener Expressions Worksheet: Expresiones con Tener (SUB PLAN)
This worksheet helps students get familiar with idiomatic tener expressions.
It includes three parts:
~ matching
~ short answer
~ translation
Answer key included.
Includes the following 12 common tener expressions:
tener miedo de
tener sueño
tener … años
tener sed
tener hambre
tener celos
tener lugar
tener frío
tener verguënza
tener calor
tener razón
tener prisa
German Past Tense Fun Reading: Was hast du gestern gemacht? (perfekt)
This 4-page file includes: (100% in German)
~A fun reading where four young people discuss what they did yesterday using the perfect tense. Includes lots of vocabulary for: family, hobbies, school subjects etc.
~The same page with the verbs highlighted to see in context.
~A worksheet based on the reading with 3 parts: short answer questions, an info gap section and a short writing assignment.
Answer key included
Spanish Subjunctive Worksheet: WEIRDO (Subjuntivo)
This worksheet has 16 fill in the blanks on using the present subjunctive with WEIRDO
wishes and wants: quiero que…
emotions: temo que…
impersonal expressions: es dudoso que
doubts and denials: no creo que…
ojalá
Includes MANY IRREGULAR verbs: haya, vaya, sepa, tenga, sea, esté, dé, llegue, etc.
Answer key included.
Editable word file.
Los Deportes Lectura: Spanish Beginner Reading on Sports
This easy Spanish reading includes descriptions of three young people’s favourite sports activities.
Includes 8 reading comprehension questions.
Answer key included.
Ideal for beginner learners to review basic vocabulary of sports, days of the week
and present tense verbs.
Activity idea: After reading, have students discuss their own sports activities in class or for homework.
French Reading on Weather, Seasons and Clothes: Le temps / Les vêtements
This beginner French reading is great for students to review vocabulary around weather, seasons and clothing. It talks about three young people in different cities at different times of the year: London (raining), Medellin (hot + sunny), New York City (cold + snowy).
The reading includes 8 reading comprehension questions in English OR French
Answer key included.
French Imperfect Reading: Mon Enfance Lecture (L'imparfait)
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.
Spanish Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns Worksheet + Handout
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.
Mes Sports Préférés Lecture en Français - My Favorite Sports French Reading
In this easy French reading students are introduced of three young people all of which have different sports. The reading is followed by eight and reading comprehension questions in English OR French.
Vocabulary includes:
patiner
courir
nager
jouer au baseball
jouer au tennis
jouer au football
faire du vélo
faire du yoga
la boxe/ski
Editable word file.
Answer key included.
Spanish Irregular Verbs Worksheet in the Present Tense
This Spanish verbs worksheet includes 2 parts:
A. Matching section for irregular verbs 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
Editable Word file.
Includes answer key.
Vocab includes:
tener
ser
venir
poder
ir
servir
preferir
jugar
ver
decir
pedir
dormir
estar
querer
Las partes del cuerpo: Body Parts Spanish Worksheet
This worksheet contains matching and short answer questions to help students review body parts vocabulary.
Answer key included
Includes the following:
brazo
cintura
boca
pierna
cara
orejas
pelo
ojo
rodilla
cabeza
dedo
pie
muñeca
nariz
espalda
mano
Mi Familia Lectura | My Family Spanish Reading
This 3-page file includes: (100% in Spanish)
~A simple and fun reading where Paula, 16 years old, describes four members of her family: her younger sister, an uncle, a cousin and her mother. The reading includes examples of descriptions of people, hobbies, professions, as well as gustar and tener expressions.
~A separate worksheet with 10 short answer reading comprehension questions as well as a short writing section.
~Answer key.
Level: present tense only
Enjoy!