Learn Spanish · Grades 6–8

Learn Spanish level 4 for grades 6–8: every topic, in teaching order

All 12 topics of Learn Spanish level 4, for middle school Spanish in grades 6 to 8 (ages 11 to 14), in teaching order, with the standard each one addresses. It also works for teens and adults who finished level 3. Free printable sample.

12 topics1440 questions323 printed pagesAges 11–14

What a level 4 student covers in Learn Spanish

In teaching order. Each line is one topic, its one-line summary, and the standard it addresses.

  1. Spanish stem-changing verbs: quiero, puedo, pidoConjugate common stem-changing verbs in the present tense (e to ie, o to ue, e to i, and jugar u to ue) and use the boot pattern to know when the stem changes and when it does notIntermediate Low: Interpersonal Communication (ACTFL)
  2. Ser vs estar: when to use each in SpanishChoose correctly between ser and estar for traits, origin, time, dates, professions and events (ser) and for location, feelings, conditions and actions in progress (estar), including adjectives that change meaning like es aburrido and está aburridoIntermediate Low: Interpretive Reading (ACTFL)
  3. Spanish gustar: me gusta vs me gustanUse gustar with me, te, le, nos and les, choose gusta or gustan by what is liked, and use similar verbs (encantar, interesar, molestar and doler) to talk about likes, interests, annoyances and achesIntermediate Low: Interpersonal Communication (ACTFL)
  4. Spanish reflexive verbs: daily routineDescribe a daily routine with reflexive verbs (me levanto, me ducho, me cepillo los dientes, me visto, me acuesto), choose the right pronoun for each person, and place the pronoun correctly with infinitives and in negative sentencesIntermediate Low: Presentational Speaking (ACTFL)
  5. Spanish preterite tense: regular and irregular verbsTell what happened with the preterite of regular -ar, -er and -ir verbs in every person, the yo spelling changes busqué, llegué and empecé, the irregular verbs ir, hacer, tener, estar, poder and decir, and time words like anteayer and el año pasadoIntermediate Low: Presentational Writing (ACTFL)
  6. Spanish imperfect vs preterite: when I was a kidDescribe how things used to be with the imperfect (-aba, -ía, era, iba, veía, solía) and choose between the imperfect for background and habits and the preterite for events, as in Leía cuando sonó el teléfonoIntermediate Low: Presentational Speaking (ACTFL)
  7. Spanish future tense: ir a and the simple futureTalk about plans and predictions with ir a + infinitive and the simple future (hablaré, comeré), including the irregular stems tendré, haré, podré and saldré, with time words like mañana, la próxima semana and algún díaIntermediate Low: Interpersonal Communication (ACTFL)
  8. Spanish commands: tú commands, recipes and directionsGive instructions with affirmative tú commands (habla, come, escribe), the irregular commands ven, di, haz, pon, sal, sé, ten and ve, and negative commands like no hables, and use them in recipes, directions and safety rulesIntermediate Low: Interpretive Listening (ACTFL)
  9. Spanish direct object pronouns: lo, la, los, lasReplace a noun with lo, la, los or las (and use me, te and nos), placing the pronoun before a conjugated verb or attaching it to an infinitive: Lo compré. Voy a comprarlo.Intermediate Low: Interpersonal Communication (ACTFL)
  10. Travel Spanish phrases: airport, hotel, directions and restaurantUse travel Spanish at the airport, at hotel check-in, when asking for directions and when ordering at a restaurant, with polite requests like quisiera and ¿me puede...?Intermediate Low: Interpersonal Communication (ACTFL)
  11. Spanish comparisons and superlatives: más que, tan como, el másCompare people and things with más/menos ... que, tan ... como and tanto ... como, use mejor, peor, mayor and menor, and say the most with el/la más ... de and -ísimoIntermediate Low: Presentational Speaking (ACTFL)
  12. Spanish reading comprehension: a legend and the Spanish-speaking worldRead an original legend in Spanish and short informational texts about Spanish-speaking countries, follow the story in the past tenses (vivía, caminó), and answer questions about vocabulary, details, geography and celebrationsIntermediate Low: Interpretive Reading (ACTFL)

Each topic names the standard it addresses. That alignment is UpOnly Learning's own reading of the published standards; the people who own those standards do not review or endorse what we publish, and standards change.

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What one lesson contains

Every topic in every subject follows the same five steps, then an answer key. Nothing changes between subjects, so a student always knows what comes next.

  1. Quick CheckQuestions before you teach, to show what the student already knows. A high score means you can move faster.
  2. Learn ItKey words, step-by-step teaching with lines you can read aloud, worked examples, and the mistakes to watch for.
  3. We Do It TogetherQuestions you work through side by side. The answer and the reason it is the answer are printed right after each question.
  4. You TryThe student works alone. Do a page a day, or as many as the student needs.
  5. Show What You KnowNew questions at the end. Compare the score with the Quick Check to see the change.
  6. Answer KeyEvery question has its answer and a short explanation, at the end of each topic, so a student can work without peeking.

What is in the printable workbook

12 topics, 1440 questions and 323 printed pages, with the answer key included.

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How many topics are in Learn Spanish level 4?

12, for grades 6 to 8. They are listed above in teaching order, each with its one-line summary and the standard it addresses.

What does Learn Spanish level 4 cover?

Stem-changing verbs, ser and estar, gustar, reflexive verbs, the preterite and the imperfect, the future, tú commands, object pronouns, comparisons, travel phrases and a reading about the Spanish-speaking world.

Who is level 4 for?

Students in grades 6 to 8 (ages 11 to 14) who finished level 3 or already know everyday words and the present tense. The lessons also work for high school students and adults.

What does one lesson look like?

Five steps: Quick Check, Learn It, We Do It Together, You Try and Show What You Know, then an answer key with a short explanation for every question.

Is the sample really free?

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Each topic names the standard it addresses. That alignment is UpOnly Learning's own reading of the published standards; the people who own those standards do not review or endorse what we publish, and standards change.