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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. ~Editable word file. Makes for a great cultural component to a beginner Spanish class or a sub plan. NOTE: This reading is in English and features some Spanish vocabulary.

Two Ser and Estar Board Games!! ~One is easier with just the verb missing for students to conjugate. ~One requires full sentence translations. Number of players: 2-4 Needed: 1 die and game pieces (Coins, paperclips or buttons) Duration: 10-15 minutes Objective: To practice translating sentences from English into Spanish using the correct verb (ser or estar) while being the first to reach the end Instructions Included

This 4-page file includes: (This resource is 100% in Spanish) ~A fun reading where four young people discuss what they did yesterday using the preterite tense. Includes lots of vocabulary for: family, hobbies, school subjects etc. ~The same reading with the preterite verbs highlighted for students to see in context. ~A worksheet based on the reading with short answer questions, an info gap section and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key.

This 3-page file includes: ~A biography on the life of Julia Alvarez a Dominican-American writer best known for her novels How the Garcia Girls Lost their Accents and In the Time of the Butterflies. It discusses her early childhood, the dictatorship in the Dominican Republic of Raphael Trujillo and how this affected her literature. It also discusses her charity work and the common themes found in her literature. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~7 Reading comprehension questions based on the reading ~Answer key. Ideal as an adjunct if you teaching any poetry or books by Julia Alvarez or for a brief summary on the history of the Dominican Republic.

This worksheet contains matching and short answer questions to help students review Adjectives and Adjectives-Noun Agreement. Answer key included Includes the following: alto bajo joven rubio generoso cómico viejo largo curioso pelirrojo moreno perezoso inteligente grande pequeño trabajador

This 3-page file includes: ~A cultural reading on traditional South American foods. It includes a paragraph on the types of food cultivated by indigenous people before the arrival of European. It also includes a short paragraph of each on: arepas, empanadas, asados, dulce de leche. ~A separate page with nine reading comprehension questions. ~Answer key. NOTE: This reading is in English, I also offer a similar reading in Spanish in my store.

In this funny reading two teenage friends are 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 8 true/false questions in English to ensure reading comprehension. Editable word file. Answer key included. Activity ideas: Have students underline all the subjunctive forms they find in the reading. Then, have them discuss what their parents and teachers expect of them! 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.

In this humorous reading, an energetic grandmother from Quebec visits her grandson and his family and cleans up a storm! Students can learn lots of useful vocabulary for chores around the house. This reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary, four reading comprehension questions in English and a French writing prompt. Activity Idea: Have students read this in pairs and then tell each other in French what their daily, weekly and monthly chores are in the home. Editable word file. Includes answer key. Vocabulary includes: fait la vaisselle fait les lits passe l’aspirateur sort les poubelles nettoie la maison

This Spanish cultural reading is on Pachamama, a south American indigenous deity mainly of the Inca. It discusses her cultural and ritual importance in the lives of the indigenous people. It also discusses the celebration in her honor on August 1 of every year and how it is celebrated. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 6 reading comprehension questions. Level: In present and past tenses Includes answer key.

This cultural reading is about the history of chocolate from its Aztec roots to its modern popularity in Latin America and beyond. Reading includes 6 reading comprehension questions and an answer key. NOTE: This reading is in English, I also offer a similar reading in Spanish in my store.

This 3-page file includes: ~A fun reading where four young people discuss what they did yesterday using the simple past tense. Includes lots of vocabulary for: family, hobbies, school subjects etc. ~A worksheet based on the reading with short answer questions, an info gap section and a short writing assignment. ~Answer key. Great to review regular and irregular simple past tense forms. Activity idea: have students circle all the simple past tense verb forms they find in the reading. Have students read this together and then tell each other what they did yesterday.