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La madre ocupada
18 april 2020 · 12 min
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/ Lees meer
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La mentira de Miguel
11 april 2020 · 13 min
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/ Lees meer
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Las botas
4 april 2020 · 14 min
Luis enjoys his life as a ranchero. He likes taking care of animals. But being on a ranch requires specific footwear, namely boots (botas). Luis has a special friend that he wants to spend time with on the ranch, but she does not have boots, so Luis decides to get her some. Luis goes (va) all over town, including the shoe store (zapatería) the bank (banco) and the gas station (estación de gas) as he tries to buy (comprar) the perfect boots. Will he be able to get what he wants? Find out in “Las botas”. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. Lees meer
You can find a transcript of the story and read along at https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/04/03/las-botas/
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El oso curioso
28 maart 2020 · 12 min
Most people know the story of Goldilocks and the three bears, but what if the bear is the intruder? Berry is an “oso curioso” (curios bear). He just wants to know what life is like inside of a house (casa). Berry looks through windows (ventanas) and sees (ve) and touches (toca) a lot of different things. What will this curious bear find? No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. Lees meer
You can find a transcript of the story and read along at https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/03/28/el-oso-curioso/
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Pastel para el desayuno
20 maart 2020 · 10 min
Birthdays are a special time, especially for young kids. Ruthie wakes up on her birthday wanting something special to eat for breakfast (desayuno): cake (pastel)! Her parents think that she should eat what they do, but Ruthie is determined to have her pastel and eat it too. Can she convince her sweet grandmother to make her cake for breakfast? With multiple repetitions of desayuno (breakfast), debes (you should), puedes (you can) and parece (it seems), this story is great for reviewing foods and common verbs. Yet, no matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. Lees meer
You can find a transcript of the story and read along at https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/03/20/pastel-para-el-desayuno/
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La muchacha está enferma
14 maart 2020 · 11 min
When a child is sick, they should stay home. However some kids fake being sick to get out of schoolwork. Such is the case of Jessica, who would rather be at home than taking tests. She fakes a cough (tos), and a cold (está resfriada) so she can stay at home on her teléfono. What a great actress! That is until she actually does get sick (enferma). No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. Lees meer
You can find a transcript of the story and read along at https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/03/14/la-muchacha-esta-enferma/.
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La banda de animales
7 maart 2020 · 8 min
The world is full of musical styles and instruments. Some people like to sing while others like to play and even more just like to listen. Music truly has the potential to bring people together. Eduardo and Feliz enjoy making music and want to create a band. Eduardo sings (canta), Félix and others play (toca) instruments and others just listen (escucha) to the música. Discover where their music adventure leads them and the other animals that join their band. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. Happy listening! Lees meer
You can read along here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/03/07/la-banda-de-animales/
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El cumpleaños de Félix
29 februari 2020 · 10 min
Every party has potential for fun and for disaster. Eduardo the elephant wants to create a perfect birthday party for his friend Félix. He invites guests (invitados), decorates (decora) and prepares (prepara) food - including lots and lots of cheese (queso). He even buys a piñata! It will sure be a party to remember. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. Happy listening! Lees meer
You can listen along here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/03/07/el-cumpleanos-de-felix/
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Eduardo es gordo
22 februari 2020 · 7 min
Friends can be similar, but also quite different. Eduardo the elephant decides to change his lifestyle after his tiny friend Felix the mouse calls him fat. He runs (corre) and eats (come) good food. Perhaps now Felix should change his lifestyle too! No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. Happy listening! Lees meer
You can read along here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/02/22/eduardo-es-gordo/
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Eduardo busca novia
15 februari 2020 · 9 min
It can be hard to wander through life alone, especially on Valentine’s Day. Eduardo the elephant is searching for the perfect girlfriend. He wants someone who is nice (amable), fun (divertida), and patient (paciente). However, as Eduardo discovers, those traits can sometimes be hard to find. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. Happy listening! Lees meer
You can read along here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/02/22/eduardo-busca-novia/
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El elefante y el ratón
8 februari 2020 · 5 min
What do people do in the park? They run and walk and maybe even dance. What does an elephant do in the park? Well, he writes poetry and makes friends with a mouse, of course! Listen along as the Small Town Spanish Teacher tells the story of "El elefante y el ratón" - the story she uses on day 1 of Spanish 1. It repeats the verbs "mira" (sees/looks), "corre" (runs), "escucha" (listens), "dice" (says), "escribe" (writes) and "para" (stops) as well as multiple cognates. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. Happy listening! Lees meer
You can read along here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/02/15/el-elefante-y-el-raton/
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Carlos y el elefante
2 februari 2020 · 5 min
How does this teacher start her students on their language journey? With a story, of course! Listen along as the Small Town Spanish Teacher tells the story of "Carlos y el elefante" - the story she uses on day 1 of Spanish 1. It repeats the verbs "mira" (sees/looks), "corre" (runs), "se sienta" (sits), "se levanta" (stands) and "para" (stops) as well as multiple cognates. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. Happy listening! Lees meer
You can read along here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/02/08/carlos-y-el-elefante/
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