An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. "I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading. What does this book give you? · Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary · Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently · Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability · Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' · Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including · A glossary for bolded words in each text · A bilingual word list · Full plot summary · Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners will make learning Spanish easy and enjoyable.

This collection offers a rich sampling of the finest Mexican prose published from 1843 to 1918. Nine short stories appear in their original Spanish text, with expert English translations on each facing page.

Little Mouse worries that the big, hungry bear will take his freshly picked, ripe, red strawberry for himself.

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This exciting collection celebrates the richness and variety of the Spanish short story, from the nineteenth century to the present day. Featuring over fifty stories selected by revered translator Margaret Jull Costa, it blends old favourites and hidden gems - many of which have never before been translated into English - and introduces readers to surprising new voices as well as giants of Spanish literary culture, from Emilia Pardo Bazán and Leopoldo Alas, through Mercè Rodoreda and Manuel Rivas, to Ana Maria Matute and Javier Marías. Brimming with romance, horror, history, farce, strangeness and beauty, and showcasing alluring hairdressers, war defectors, vampiric mothers, and talismanic mandrake roots, the daring and entertaining assortment of tales in The Penguin Book of Spanish Short Stories will be a treasure trove for readers.

Build confidence and engagement with this Rebus favourite fairy tale; through seeing and saying the picture words, children develop essential early pre-reading skills, and begin to understand and enjoy the reading process.

Spanish for beginners: The most complete Spanish Short Stories book Brush up on your Spanish, improve your reading and listening skills, and make learning new vocabulary so much easier with 11 fun and engaging Spanish stories. Reading and listening to short stories is an effective and enjoyable method to learning Spanish. For those of you who can't just slip away from life, travel to Spain and immerse yourself in the language in order to learn it, this is your solution! Reading and listening to native-spoken Spanish stories is the next best thing. You have at your fingertips the written word that allows you to: Gain a greater vocabulary that you can use immediately, every day. You will add 1,500+ Spanish words and expressions to your repertoire through the encounter of descriptive sentences and casual conversations woven throughout the stories. Sharpen your comprehension of the spoken word by listening to a native Spanish speaker. Familiarize yourself with a wide range of grammar structures and put them to use today. Avoid the monotonous task of memorizing grammar rules. Recommended for beginning and intermediate level Spanish learners. The stories are written for new Spanish learners. However, a basic understanding of Spanish is highly recommended to achieve maximum enjoyment and effectiveness of the lessons. This program is perfect for those who want to brush up on their Spanish language skills. How will this book improve your Spanish language skills: There is no need for a separate dictionary. Each story is broken down with a Spanish and English glossary that introduces you to the words and phrases you might not understand.Any Spanish to English translations needed to understand the stories are included in a mini dictionary, perfect for Kindle. A vocabulary recap at the end of each chapter allows you to review what you have read and listened to so you don't forget the essential words and expressions taught throughout the lesson. All stories are written using vocabulary that you could easily use in your day-to-day conversations. With these 11 great Spanish short stories you can start improving your Spanish today!

Spanish for beginners: The most complete Spanish Short Stories book with AUDIO and ENGLISH Translation Get your free audio version by joining audible.com Brush up on your Spanish, improve your reading and listening skills, and make learning new vocabulary so much easier with fun and engaging Spanish stories. Reading and listening to short stories is an effective and enjoyable method to learning Spanish. You get to learn Spanish in an intuitive process of listening and seeing how the language is used with dialogue, articles and stories. Learn new words, expand your vocabulary and pick up on sentence structures. For those of you who can't just slip away from life, travel to Spain and immerse yourself in the language in order to learn it, this is your solution! Reading and listening to native-spoken Spanish stories is the next best thing. You have at your fingertips the written word AND its accompanying audio recording that allows you to: Gain a greater vocabulary that you can use immediately, every day. You will add 1,500+ Spanish words and expressions to your repertoire through the encounter of descriptive sentences and casual conversations woven throughout the stories. Sharpen your comprehension of the spoken word by listening to a native Spanish speaker. Learn how to pronounce Spanish words properly by comparing the written word to the audio recording. Familiarize yourself with a wide range of grammar structures and put them to use today. Avoid the monotonous task of memorizing grammar rules. Have the English translation to understand the grammar nuances faster. Recommended for beginners and intermediate level Spanish learners. The stories are written for new Spanish learners still learning simple present tense verbs with basic sentence patterns. A foundation of vocabulary will also help make using this book more enjoyable. How will this book improve your Spanish language skills: There is no need for a separate dictionary. Each story is FULLY translated into English, sentence by sentence so you can truly learn Spanish quickly. Each story will have a vocabulary list provided to target specific words. All stories are written using vocabulary that you could easily use in your day-to-day conversations. With these great Spanish short stories and the accompanying audio you can start improving your Spanish today!

Short Stories in Latin American Spanish has been written and designed for learners from beginner to intermediate level to both entertain and provide a sense of achievement while reading. If there's a word or grammar structure you are not familiar with, you'll find the English translation just below, which makes reading these stories an enjoyable and stress-free experience. This book includes: Eight fun, easy-to-read short stories in a variety of genres that will give you hours of enjoyment while you acquire a wide range of new vocabulary. Authentic Latin American expressions and cultural knowledge that will prove very useful for any student interested in the amazing variety of this Spanish-speaking area. Spanish-English parallel text that will help you feel safe throughout your reading experience, so you learn new vocabulry and grammatical structures naturally, in a stress-free way while focusing on content and having fun. At the end of the book you'll find the text in Spanish without the English translation so you can read it when you feel confident enough. Research has demonstrated that reading improves vocabulary and fluency in a foreing language. Short Stories in Latin American Spanish is the perfect companion on your journey to mastery of Spanish with friendly, parallel text stories that will make you feel confident while you learn the language and culture of this fascinating part of the world.