In this reading, a young man is discussing his plans for celebrating New Year’s Eve in Germany with his friends. He also talks about his New Year’s resolutions. A lot of this reading is in the future tense using werden + infinitive. This reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary, five short answer questions and a guided conversation practice. Activity idea: Have students read together and then answer the questions. They can then discuss their plans for the coming year in the future tense! Level: A2/B1 (future tense) Editable word file. Answer key included.

This 3-page file includes: ~A cultural reading on the history of the Mexican flag. It talks about Mexican independence and what the three colors on the flag represent. The reading also includes a paragraph on the Aztec legend on the founding of Tenochtitlan (present-day Mexico city) which is represented by the eagle which appears as an emblem on the flag. The final paragraph talks about the Aztec language of náhuatl, and the words that have been borrowed into English such as: coyote, guacamole, chocolate, chia y tomate. ~A worksheet with 10 reading comprehension questions in Spanish for students to answer based on the reading. ~Answer key. Level: present and past tenses Editable Word file. Makes for a great accompaniment to units on Mexican history and Mesoamerican cultures alike!

This worksheet includes a lot of specialized vocabulary necessary to talk about the Day of the Dead celebrations. This worksheet has two parts: a matching section, and a section were students fill in the correct word to complete the sentence and then translate the sentence into English. Level: Beginner Answer key included. Editable word file. Vocabulary includes: el azúcar el esqueleto la muerte la tumba cempasúchil las canciones la vela el copal las ofrendas la máscara los difuntos las calaveritas

This English language cultural reading talks about the Catholic celebration of carnival. It talks about its religious significance and includes a paragraph each on how it is celebrated in New Orleans, Spain and Cologne. The reading includes 7 reading comprehension questions. Editable word file. Answer key included.

This worksheet features 16 fill in the blank exercises in the preterite tense. ALL the verbs are irregular in some way: third person irregular preterite (sirvió), first-person irregular (busqué) or totally irregular (fue). Includes answer key. Editable Word file.

This worksheet features a biography on the Guatemalan activist and Nobel prize winner Rigoberta Menchú. It is written from the first person perspective for students to practice regular and irregular yo forms of the preterite and imperfect verb conjugations. Worksheet includes a glossary of new vocabulary and 6 true/false reading comprehension questions. Answer key included.

This 3-page file includes: ~A biography that discusses the life of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and how she came to be the youngest woman ever to win a seat in Congress. This biography discusses: her early life, education, work with the National Hispanic Institute, time at university and how she came to be involved in politics. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary. ~10 reading comprehension questions based on the biography. ~Answer key. Level: in present and past tenses Can be used as a sub plan, for early finishers, or as an adjunct to political units. Vocabulary includes: sin fines de lucro de alto rendimiento la beca el/la pasante el congreso el titular

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 and some reflexive verbs for students to review. The reading is followed by 8 reading comprehension questions. Answer key included.

This 5-page file includes: ~A German reading in which the narrator talks about a strange day he had recently. It is written in the past tense and includes numerous examples of verbs requiring sein. The reading is followed by seven short answer reading comprehension questions in English and is preceded by a glossary of new vocabulary. ~The same reading followed by seven short answer reading comprehension questions in German. NOTE: Their are two copies of this reading, one in which the auxiliary verbs are missing for students to fill in 20 blanks with Haben oder sein? Editable word file. Answer key included.

This simple reading is great for students to review vocabulary around weather and related clothing. It talks about three young people in three 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. Answer key included.

This 3-page file includes: ~A present tense reading between two friends that includes 15 examples of the uses of saber and conocer. They talk about people and events happening in their community and make plans for the following day. ~The same reading but with all of the saber and conocer verbs missing! In this version and the students need to fill in the missing verbs to complete the dialogue. ~Answer key. The reading is followed by 8 Reading comprehension questions in Spanish. Level:mostly present tense-other tenses are explained in a glossary

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

This simple reading is great for German students to review vocabulary around weather and related clothing. It talks about three young people in three different cities at different times of the year: London (raining), Cartagena (hot + sunny), New York City (cold + snowy). The reading includes 8 reading comprehension questions in English OR German to ensure comprehension. Answer key included.

This 3-page file includes: ~A reading for students to review vocabulary around weather and related clothing. It talks about three young people in three different cities at different times of the year: London (raining), Cartagena (hot + sunny), New York City (cold + snowy). Reading includes a short glossary of new vocabulary. ~A worksheet with two parts: 10 reading comprehension questions based on the reading A short writing section where students write a short paragraph each on two different young people based on what they are wearing. ~Answer key. Level: present tense only

This 3-page file includes: ~A present tense reading between two friends that includes 15 examples of the uses of wissen and kennen. They talk about people and events happening in their community and make plans for the following day. ~The same reading but with all of the wissen and kennen verbs missing! In this version and the students need to fill in the missing verbs to complete the dialogue. ~Answer key. The reading is followed by 8 Reading comprehension questions in English. Editable word file.

This 3-page file includes: ~A present tense reading between two friends that includes 15 examples of the uses of savoir and connaître. They talk about people and events happening in their community and make plans for the following day. ~The same reading but with all of the savoir and connaître verbs missing! In this version and the students need to fill in the missing verbs to complete the dialogue. ~Answer key. The reading is followed by 8 Reading comprehension questions in English. Editable word file.

This worksheet helps students to review the various uses of the most common prepositions in French: à, au, pour, dans, chez, en, de, avec Students must fill in the blanks with the correct preposition(s) to complete the sentence. All 20 sentences are in the present tense. Editable Word file. Answer key included.

This 3-page file includes: ~A handout on Spanish pronunciation ~A worksheet that serves as an excellent review of Spanish pronunciation. It features seven questions focusing on the specific pronunciation of individual letters and an eighth question that tests word stress of 9 words. ~Answer key.

In this easy German Reading, three young people discuss their favorite sports and which sports they play on certain days. The reading is followed by 8 reading comprehension questions. Answer key included.