This 3-page file includes: ~A reading that describes the history of Alebrijes, a Mexican Folk Art Tradition begun in the 1930s by Pedro Linares. It discusses the various materials used create these fantastical animals as well as the importance of the Oaxaca region in Mexican Art. Also included is a paragraph on the annual parade of Alebrijes in Mexico City as well as a similar type of art created by the local indigenous Zapotec people made from the copal tree. Also includes a full glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Makes for a great cultural component to a beginner Spanish class or a sub plan. Level: Upper Beginner/Low Intermediate Editable word file.

In this beginner level reading three people describe their personal style both at work and in their personal time. It includes a lot of clothing vocabulary for students to review. The reading is followed by eight reading comprehension questions. Level: Beginner Answer key included.

In this fun reading, four friends are discussing the existence of mythical creatures such as extraterrestrials and Bigfoot! There are numerous examples of the use of subjunctive with doubt and denial for students to see in context. There are examples of present subjunctive, past subjunctive and present perfect subjunctive in this reading. Activity idea: After reading, have students circle all the subjunctive forms they find. Afterwards have students discuss their own views on the existence of unknown creatures. Answer key included. Includes the following expressions: Dudo que… No creo que… No pienso que… No estoy seguro que… Es posible que… Es probable que…

This worksheet has students matching up 14 places around town with the person who is doing an activity in that place. Students must also practice the correct dative declension to complete the sentence. Great for reviewing vocabulary, gender and dative declensions! Editable Word file. Includes answer key.

This 3-page file includes: ~A cultural reading on the ancient Incan method of communication of quipus. The reading includes a detailed explanation of the role of the messengers and the cultural significance within indigenous cultures of Mesoamerica of this form of communication. ~A worksheet with 9 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key This reading may be used as a cultural adjunct to a beginner Spanish class, as a Sub plan or as a standalone reading on Mesoamerican cultures. NOTE: This reading is in English, I offer a similar version in Spanish and my store.

This 3-page file includes: ~A beginner Spanish reading that includes descriptions of four young people’s likes and dislikes, hobbies and weekly routines. It includes numerous users of the verb gustar. It also includes similar verbs such as interesar and encantar. ~A worksheet based on the reading with 3 parts: 10 reading comprehension questions, an info gap and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. Editable word file. Ideal for beginner learners to review basic vocabulary of hobbies, days of the week and present tense verbs.

This reading describes the history and cultural significance of Semana Santa / Holy Week in Spain. It describes the passion play in detail and includes particular Spanish vocabulary which is featured up top in a glossary. The reading is followed by seven short answer reading comprehension questions. This reading makes for a great cultural component to your class, particularly for those students who are beginners to the Spanish language. Includes an answer key. Editable word file. NOTE: This reading is in English, I offer a similar reading in Spanish in my store as well.

This handout introduces German students to the most common affirmative and negatives. The explanation is followed by 10 fill in the blank sentences to complete. Editable Word file. Answer key included. Includes the following: ja nein immer nie, niemals jemand(en) niemand(en) etwas nichts irgendwo nirgendwo auch entweder… oder weder……noch einige kein

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

This file includes 1 worksheet each on word order with ~conjunctions - both coordinating and subordinating ~modals with infinitives Students are required to rewrite the sentences into the correct word order. Editable File. Level: A1-A2 Beginner Note: A version of these worksheets is also available in my Beginner German Workbook.

This German worksheet includes the constructions: um…zu ohne zu. Students are given sentence examples and then must place the given words into the correct word order to complete the sentences. Editable Word file. With answer key

This 3-page file includes: ~ A German reading in which four people describe their weekly chores around the house including cooking, ironing, washing etc. ~ A worksheet based on the reading with ten short answer questions, a gap fill exercise and a short writing section where students talk about their own chores. ~Answer key. Level: Upper Beginner

This beginner German 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 German Identifying pronouns as singular or plural or both Short answer Editable Word file Answer key included.

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

This reading discusses Copán, an ancient Mayan city found in Honduras near the Guatemalan border. It discusses its unique history, its current state and the significance of stelas. This reading also briefly discusses Honduras with some basic facts to familiarize students with this lesser-known country. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 7 short answer reading comprehension questions. Level: present and past tenses Answer key included.

This 3-page file includes: ~ A reading in which four people described their weekly chores around the house. ~ A worksheet based on the reading with ten short answer questions, a gap fill exercise and a short writing section. ~Answer key Includes the following vocabulary: cortar el césped lavar la ropa preparar la comida sacudir el polvo limpiar el baño planchar pasar la aspiradora hacer la cama poner la mesa ir al supermercado lavar a los perros

This 3-page file includes: ~A reading in the present tense about a day in the life of a university student. The reading includes 10 uses of adverbs in context. ~A worksheet based on the reading with 3 short answer sections. ~Answer key. Level: Beginner Editable word file.

This reading discusses the life of the 5th-century bishop Saint Patrick who brought Catholicism to Ireland. It also discusses how St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated around the world today. The reading also includes a short paragraph on the most famous Latino of Irish descent: Bernardo O’Higgins. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary as well as six short answer comprehension questions. Level: present and past tenses Answer key included. Editable file.

This 3-page file includes: ~A Spanish cultural reading on Isla de Pascua /Easter Island which belongs to Chile. The reading discusses its long history, indigenous population and mysterious sculptures is called Maoi. Reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with eight reading comprehension questions in Spanish ~Answer key. Level: Present and past tenses