In this beginner script an employee phones a travel agency to book a flight and hotel for her boss who is travelling from Berlin to Rome. The reading features a full glossary of new words and a true/false reading comprehension section. Activity idea: Students can take turns reading the roles and then practice booking an imaginary trip! die Zwischenlandung der Gangplatz der Fensterplatz die Reihe die Aussicht der Flughafen die Einzelheiten das Hotel

This 5-page file includes: ~A fun reading in which a young woman named Cecile has a choice of four candidates to be her ideal boyfriend! Throughout the reading there are numerous uses of the present subjunctive which are underlined for students to see in context. Cecile describes the qualities her ideal boyfriend would have and each of the candidates also describe one or two qualities they are looking for. ~An accompanying worksheet with 15 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment in the subjunctive. ~Answer key. NOTE: There are 2 versions of the worksheet in French or English. Editable word file. Activity idea: Have students write a short paragraph about what they are looking for in a friend or romantic partner using the present subjunctive. Subjunctive Verb Forms Include: ait fasse soit veuille

This 3-page file includes: ~A detailed Spanish reading about the life and times of Cesar Chavez best known for his Chicano identity and trade union activism. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary, 12 true/false reading comprehension questions and a short writing assignment in Spanish. ~Answer Key Level: mostly in past tense Here is a Spanish Language Video Link on Chavez: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yuc9LF2HMEc

This 3-page file includes: ~A biography of the life of Augusto Pinochet, the president of Chile from 1973-1990. This reading includes a bit about his childhood and family life, as well as his time in and after power. There is also a paragraph about President Allende whom he overthrew to come into power. ~A worksheet with 10 true/false reading comprehension questions as well as a short writing exercise in the preterite tense. ~Answer key Level: Intermediate

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography on the life of Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic woman to serve as judge in the Supreme Court of the United States. This reading talks about her difficult childhood, education, marriage and legal career. The file includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 8 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer Key. Level: Uses present and past tenses

This 3-page file includes: ~ A Spanish language biography of the famous Tex-Mex singer Selena Quintanilla. It includes a paragraph each on: her early life, her albums and awards, her marriage, her death and legacy. ~A worksheet with 10 Reading comprehension questions in Spanish. ~Answer Key. Level: Uses present and past tenses

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography on the famous Spanish painter Diego de Veláquez. It discusses a bit about his childhood, art training, personal life and his career painting the royal family. It also talks about the history of the Prado museum in Madrid and his masterwork of Las Meninas. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading. ~Answer key.

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 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?

This Spanish reading is on the life of the Spanish explorer Juán Ponce de León. It discusses his early life, travel to the New World, his leadership roles in the Caribbean and finally his attempted colonization of Florida.Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a true/false reading comprehension question. Makes for a great supplement on the history of Florida, explorers and conquistadors. Vocab includes: la nobleza ejército rango la riqueza nombrar las heridas batalla Level: Spanish 2+ (mostly in past tenses)

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish language biography is about the life of the Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto. It talks about his background, travels and expedition into the United States. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~Reading includes six reading comprehension questions in Spanish. ~Answer key. Vocabulary includes: conquistador jinete oro expedición gente indígena escaramuza batalla tribu Level: mostly past tenses

This cultural reading is on the Nazca lines of Peru. It talks about their cultural significance, history and location. Includes a glossary of new vocabulary and a reading comprehension section. Level: Intermediate

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish biography about the life of Spanish poet Federico García Lorca. It discusses his childhood, education, personal life, all of his major works and his death during the Spanish Civil War. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 8 reading comprehension questions in Spanish based on the reading. ~Answer key. This reading is a great compliment to any unit on Spanish history and writers. Level: mostly past tenses

This 3 page file includes: (Editable files) A funny reading with two teenage friends discussing how hard it is to be young as their parents, teachers and coaches all want theme to behave a certain way! There are numerous examples of the present subjunctive for students to see in context. The reading is followed by a true/false reading comprehension section. Example sentences: Ma mère veut que je nettoie ma chambre tous les jours et fasse mon lit tous les matins. Elle veut aussi que je lave la vaisselle après le dîner. A French worksheet that introduces students to verbs which require the use of the present subjunctive. Students are required to fill in the blanks for 10 sentences where the subjunctive is required. This worksheet includes both regular and irregular verbs. Includes the following expressions: désirer que vouloir que préférer que demander que souhaiter que ordonner que avoir besoin que exiger que recommandar que suggérer que Answer key. Level: Intermediate

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish cultural reading on the Galapagos Islands found off the coast of Ecuador. It discusses the unique animals that live there, Charles Darwin’s journey to the island and its own unique history as part of Ecuador. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with eight reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Level: In present and past tenses

This 3-page file includes: ~A fun reading in which five people are interviewed about what they would do in specific situations. In the answers the students can see the Spanish conditional verb forms in context! ~A worksheet based on the reading which includes two parts: a true/false reading comprehension section and a writing section where students need to describe what they would do in the following situations: ~ Answer key ¿Qué harías si perdieras algo importante? ¿Qué harías si encontraras una cartera (wallet) en la calle? ¿Qué harías si tus padres te dieran un regalo que no te gusta? ¿Qué harías si fuera el último día de clases? ¿Qué harías si pudieras cantar muy bien? Level: Upper Intermediate

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 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

This biography on the life of Spanish artist Pablo Picasso is missing all the verbs! Students need to fill in the verbs in the blanks in the imperfect or preterite tenses to complete the reading. Also includes: ~A glossary of new vocabulary ~A true/false reading comprehension section ~Answer Key Great for Sub Plan! Level: Intermediate

This biography on the life of Mexican artist Diego Rivera is missing all the verbs! Students need to fill in the verbs in the blanks in the imperfect or preterite tenses to complete the reading. Also includes: ~A glossary of new vocabulary ~A true/false reading comprehension section ~Answer Key Great for Sub Plan! Level: Intermediate