Simple Stories in Spanish

Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This new season of personal simple stories continues with an answer to the questions “where do I live?” (¿Dónde vivo yo?). When I first moved to the state (estado) of Colorado, I didn’t really like it. Over the past few years, though, I have come to really enjoy where I live. Although I am not from here, I now call Colorado home. In this episode I describe the nature (naturaleza) of where I live nestled in a valley (valle) among mountains (montañas), dessert (desierto), canyons (cañones), rivers (ríos) and creeks (riachuelos). I also describe my yard (jardín) with its garden (hortaliza) and chickens (gallinas), before finally describing my house (casa). You can find a transcript of the story and read along at https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/09/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-donde-vivo-yo/Support the show

Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This new season of personal simple stories continues with an answer to the questions “what do I eat?” (¿Qué como yo?). Starting with a typical desayuno (breakfast) of huevos (eggs), moving to almuerzo (lunch) and cena (dinner), exploring some meriendas (snacks) and postres (desserts) and ending with my favorite drink of agua (water), this story lists many foods found in most households. This episode features the verb “como” (I eat) with many food cognates. This episode also presents one paragraph of past tense (comí - I ate; visité - I visited) in a comprehensible way. You can find a transcript of the story and read along at https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/08/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-que-como-yo/Support the show

Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This new season of personal simple stories continues with a somewhat abstract question: “¿Qué quiero yo?” (What do I want?). Some things that I want might change from time to time. Others depend on how I am feeling. Some of my wants are within reach, while others seem impossible. This episode features the verb “quiero” (I want) in multiple ways with many cognates. This episode also presents one paragraph of advanced grammar with the present subjunctive (quiero que mis hijos sean felices) in a comprehensible way. You can find a transcript of the story and read along at https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/08/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-que-quiero-yo/Support the show

Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This new season of personal simple stories continues with a list of activities. The questions “¿Qué hago yo?”, or “What do I do?” is answered with actions. So, what do I do? I talk (hablo), I walk (camino), I explore (exploro) and I create (creo) by knitting (tejo) and writing (escribo) in addition to many other comprehensible verbs in the “yo” (I) form. You can find a transcript of the story and read along at https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/08/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-que-hago-yo/Support the show

Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This new season of personal simple stories continues with the a description of the creator. “Soy” and “estoy” are often confused in Spanish because they both translate as “I am”, however, they are used in different situations. This episode answers the questions “¿Cómo estoy yo?” (How am I [feeling]?) with the emotions I feel in various circumstances. These emotions include frustration (estoy frustrada), anger (estoy enojada), boredom (estoy aburrida), nerves (estoy nerviosa), tiredness (estoy cansada), exhaustion (estoy agotada), confusion (estoy confundida), embarrassment (estoy avergonzada), worry (estoy preocupada), sadness (estoy triste), excitement (estoy emocionada), surprise (estoy sorprendida) and gratitude (estoy agradecida). This simple story features multiple repetitions of “estoy” and “soy” (I am) 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/2020/07/27/simple-stories-in-spanish-como-estoy-yo/Support the show

Dive into personal identity as the creator shares a vivid physical description and a range of personality traits. The discussion revolves around self-reflection, exploring strengths and growth areas. With repetitive use of key phrases like 'soy' and 'puedo,' listeners can engage with the language while considering their own identities. It's a captivating blend of self-discovery and language learning!

Dive into a delightful exploration of personal likes and dislikes! The speaker shares heartfelt insights about passions for language, culture, food, and travel. With playful repetitions of 'me gusta' and 'me encanta,' listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own preferences. Enjoy a narrative that blends simplicity with relatable experiences, perfect for language learners at any stage. It's a charming way to connect stories with personal interests!

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/Support the show

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/Support the show

Daniel feels defeated in school until he discovers a magic notebook that provides answers to his struggles. This inspiring tale highlights the unexpected ways motivation can spark confidence. As he navigates his challenges, Daniel learns that true success comes from hard work and dedication, not just relying on magical solutions. Tune in to explore how self-discovery can change your perspective!