Simple Stories in Spanish
Small Town Spanish Teacher
Simple Stories in Spanish is a biweekly production of the Small Town Spanish Teacher. Listen along as she tells easy to understand stories to help you learn or practice the Spanish language. Wherever you are in your language journey, Simple Stories will help propel you forward. You can find transcripts of the stories at smalltownspanishteacher.com. You can support the creation of these stories by buying me a coffee (or taco!) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher
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Eduardo busca novia
Simple Stories in Spanish
02/15/20 • 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!
You can read along here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/02/22/eduardo-busca-novia/
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La Leyenda de la Yerba Mate
Simple Stories in Spanish
03/07/21 • 14 min
Mate is a popular drink in South America and is becoming ever more prevalent around the world. Known for its high caffeine content and, some claim, health properties, it is possible to find cans of Yerba Mate in health shops and even on grocery store shelves. The original mate, however, is drunk from a hollowed out gourd through a metal “bombilla” straw. The plant itself was a gift from the gods. Today’s legend explains the origin story of this popular plant
This legend is told in the both the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “bebe” (drinks), “vaso” (cup), “tierra” (land, earth), “regalo” (present, gift), “luna” (moon), “dioses” (gods), and “cielo” (sky). 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/2021/03/07/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-la-yerba-mate/
¡Muchas gracias por escuchar! Thank you for listening, and a HUGE thank you for your support. I really enjoy creating and sharing simple, comprehensible stories in Spanish. If you would like to help me in that endeavor, consider buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher
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La muchacha está enferma
Simple Stories in Spanish
03/14/20 • 10 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.
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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El cumpleaños de Félix
Simple Stories in Spanish
02/28/20 • 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!
You can listen along here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/03/07/el-cumpleanos-de-felix/
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El elefante y el ratón
Simple Stories in Spanish
02/08/20 • 4 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!
You can read along here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/02/15/el-elefante-y-el-raton/
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La Leyenda de la Tunda
Simple Stories in Spanish
02/14/21 • 12 min
Today’s legend comes from the African communities on the Pacific coast of Colombia and Ecuador. According to legend, the diablo, or devil, seduced a beautiful African princess who arrived on a slave ship. Not knowing he was the devil, she loved him and had many children. One of those children is La Tunda - a very smelly woman who can change her appearance and put people in a trance by feeding them food cooked in her “trasero”, or bum.
I think it is important to note that this legend was very likely altered to scare enslaved people into submission, which is not okay. But if we look closer, as an Afro-Ecuadorian writer recently pointed out, perhaps la Tunda was just trying to free people from enslavement. As a free woman roaming the jungle, she simply wanted to bring more people to her way of life. I hope you enjoy la leyenda de la Tunda.
This legend is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “jungla” (jungle), “esclavos” (slaves), “apesta” (stinks), “trasero” (bum), “víctima” (victim), “diablo” (devil), and “rezar” (pray). 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/2021/02/14/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-la-tunda/
¡Muchas gracias por escuchar! Thank you for listening, and a HUGE thank you for your support. I really enjoy creating and sharing simple, comprehensible stories in Spanish. If you would like to help me in that endeavor, consider buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher
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El oso curioso
Simple Stories in Spanish
03/28/20 • 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.
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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Estoy aburrido
Simple Stories in Spanish
05/15/20 • 13 min
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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La banda de animales
Simple Stories in Spanish
03/07/20 • 7 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!
You can read along here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/03/07/la-banda-de-animales/
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La Leyenda de la Siguanaba
Simple Stories in Spanish
02/28/21 • 15 min
This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. There are many legends of monstrous women that roam the streets looking for victims. We have already heard the stories of la Llorona, la Patasola and la Tunda. Today’s legend of la Siguanaba has many similarities. Like the three other women, she did not begin as a monster, but became one because of her own bad choices. Now, she is doomed to cause havoc and scare away the men that once adored her. I hope you enjoy la leyenda de la Siguanaba.
The first half of this legend is told in the past tense and the second half is in the present tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “hermoso/hermosa” (beautiful), “cara” (face), “piel” (skin), “cabeza” (head), “caballo” (horse), “estaba enamorado/a” (was in love), “se enamoró” (fell in love) and “cambió” (changed). 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/2021/02/28/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-la-siguanaba/
¡Muchas gracias por escuchar! Thank you for listening, and a HUGE thank you for your support. I really enjoy creating and sharing simple, comprehensible stories in Spanish. If you would like to help me in that endeavor, consider buying me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher
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FAQ
How many episodes does Simple Stories in Spanish have?
Simple Stories in Spanish currently has 169 episodes available.
What topics does Simple Stories in Spanish cover?
The podcast is about Stories, Learning, Language, Fiction, Language Learning, Listening, Practice, Podcasts, Education and Spanish.
What is the most popular episode on Simple Stories in Spanish?
The episode title 'Eduardo busca novia' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Simple Stories in Spanish?
The average episode length on Simple Stories in Spanish is 15 minutes.
How often are episodes of Simple Stories in Spanish released?
Episodes of Simple Stories in Spanish are typically released every 7 days, 3 hours.
When was the first episode of Simple Stories in Spanish?
The first episode of Simple Stories in Spanish was released on Feb 2, 2020.
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