Simple Stories in Spanish

Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This new season of personal simple stories continues with the creator’s likes. This story features multiple repetitions of “me gusta” (I like) and “me encanta” (I love) as well as many other comprehensible verbs in the “yo” (I) form. You can find a transcript of the story and read along at smalltownspanishteacher.com. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. Happy listening!

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Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This new season of personal simple stories begins with the creator’s introduction. This story features multiple repetitions of “soy” (I am), “tengo” (I have) and “me gusta” (I like) as well as many other comprehensible verbs in the “yo” (I) form.

You can find a transcript of the story and read along at https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/category/simple-stories-spanish/simple-stories-spanish-2/

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The end of the school year sparks excitement for summer break, but it can also cause some sadness and students and teachers say goodbye - some for the summer, some for longer. Imani walks through the halls chanting “hasta luego” (see you later) to those she passes, until she realizes that she might not actually “see” some of them in the future. You can find a transcript of the story and read along at https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-hasta-luego/

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Some students feel that they just don’t know anything, so why even try? Perhaps they just need a little bit of motivation and confidence. Daniel is not the smartest student, but he finds inspiration through a “cuaderno mágico” (magic notebook). Daniel “se da cuenta” (realizes) that maybe he is smart after all. You can find a transcript of the story and read along at https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-cuaderno-magico/

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We all get bored. Jorgito has a room full of things, but he still gets bored. When he tells people he is bored, they just send him away to do something else. Will he just stay bored forever? Or will he find something to entertain the day away? This story features multiple repetitions of “estoy aburrido” (I’m bored) as well as “juguetes" (toys) such as “carritos” (toy cars) “dinosaurios” (dinosaurs) “oso de peluche” (teddy bear) and “muñecas” (dolls). You can find a transcript of the story and read along at https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-estoy-aburrido/

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Mothers are very important people in the lives of many. Nadia is mother to Luisa and Perla. Luisa loves (quiere) her family and she loves to help (ayudar). But sometimes her help can lead to headaches for her mother. All is well, though, when Luisa hugs (abraza) her mom and tells her “I love you” (te quiero). I hope you enjoy “Te quiero, mamá”. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. You can find a transcript of the story and read along at https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-te-quiero-mama/

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Who doesn’t enjoy a day at the beach? Ramona certainly does. She goes to the beach (playa) every day and watches the tourists (turistas) as they take pictures (toman fotos) play in the waves (olas) and play in the sand (arena). Ramona is not a tourist. She is a capuchin monkey (mono capuchino). She is also a famous thief (ladrona). Listen in to find out how Ramona swindles beachgoers in “Ramona en la playa”. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. You can find a transcript of the story and read along at https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-ramona-en-la-playa/

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Paula enjoys living in the mountains with her dog Bobo and her one hundred and fifty cows (vacas). But sometimes her cows wander off and need help getting out of some sticky situations. Paula counts (cuenta) her coas and when they are missing (le faltan), she looks for them. Paula will do anything to help her cows if they get stuck (metida). She will pull (jala), cut (corta) and even sing (canta) to help them. Will she be able to help them all? Find out in “Las vacas perdidas”. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. You can find a transcript of the story and read along at https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/04/25/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-vacas-perdidas/

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When things get lost, the logical solution is to look for them. Sometimes we are so busy looking that we don’t see what is right under our noses. Lourdes is busy (ocupada). She tries to make time for her son’s problems, but sometimes her own problems get in the way, such as when she needs some ginger (jengibre) for her cake (pastel). This story has multiple repetitions of ¿buscaste? (did you look?) And busqué (I looked) as well as places around the house. Will there be time to find everything? Find out in “La madre ocupada”. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. You can find a transcript of the story and read along at https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/04/19/la-madre-ocupada/

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Miguel just wants to go to a concert, but his mom says no, even when he begs (suplica). So, Miguel and his friend come up with a plan that involves just a little lie (mentira). Miguel typically tells the truth (verdad), so lying is not easy for him. Will he be able to maintain the lie, or will he cave under pressure? Find out in “La mentira de Miguel”. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. You can find a transcript of the story and read along at https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/04/11/la-mentira-de-miguel/

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