Simple Stories in Spanish
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- 3 Nov 2026
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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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Episodios 212
Fray Tormenta
The decisions we make in life affect so many more people than ourselves. Sergio was born into a large family. He made bad decisions and then decided to change not only his life, but also the lives of orphaned …
Notas del episodio
The decisions we make in life affect so many more people than ourselves. Sergio was born into a large family. He made bad decisions and then decided to change not only his life, but also the lives of orphaned boys. He believed the world needed “sacerdotes chidos”, or “cool priests” to inspire. So he set out to become one and in the process created the coolest priest to ever set foot in a wrestling ring: Fray Tormenta.
This story is in the first person and past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “pandilla” (gang), “sacerdote” (priest), “iglesia” (church), “pegar” (to hit), “luchar” (to fight), “la lucha libre” (wrestling), “huérfanos” (orphans), “chido” (cool)
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/2026/11/03/simple-stories-in-spanish-fray-tormenta/
¡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 taco at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher
¿Qué me asusta?
I consider myself to be a strong person, but there are still many things that scare me. Most things that scare me are pretty typical, like horror movies, and the dark. Other things I don’t want to scare me, so …
Notas del episodio
I consider myself to be a strong person, but there are still many things that scare me. Most things that scare me are pretty typical, like horror movies, and the dark. Other things I don’t want to scare me, so I do my best to overcome them, such as heights or moving fast on skis.
This story is in the first person and present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “me asusta” (scares me), “miedo” (fear), “espantoso” (scary), “escalofrío” (shiver), “oscuridad” (darkness), “patas” (feet - animal), “silvestre” (wild), “altura” (height)
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/2026/10/12/simple-stories-in-spanish-que-me-asusta/
¡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 taco at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher
Francisco de Goya
One of my favorite Spanish artists is Francisco de Goya. He created light hearted paintings of picnics and beautiful religious scenes, but also dark, sometimes disturbing, etchings of war and social injustice …
Notas del episodio
One of my favorite Spanish artists is Francisco de Goya. He created light hearted paintings of picnics and beautiful religious scenes, but also dark, sometimes disturbing, etchings of war and social injustice. Goya lived in a tumultuous time in Spain, and he witnessed many sad moments in history and in his own life. Like many artists, Goya captured these moments through painting, drawing, and etching.
This story is in the third person and past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “obra” (work, such as “obra de arte”, work of art), “pintura” (painting), “grabado” (etching), “retrato” (portrait), “enfermedad” (sickness), “sordo” (deaf)
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/2026/09/21/simple-stories-in-spanish-francisco-de-goya/
¡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 taco at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher
Dentro de la cueva
Mexico has cenotes and Belize has caves. Both of these spaces were sacred to the Mayan people, serving as places to connect with the gods as well as entrances into Xibalba, the Mayan underworld. While in …
Notas del episodio
Mexico has cenotes and Belize has caves. Both of these spaces were sacred to the Mayan people, serving as places to connect with the gods as well as entrances into Xibalba, the Mayan underworld. While in Belize, I entered three caves: one on a tube, one in a canoe, and one on foot. All three were filled with water and were places of offerings to the Mayan gods, yet each cave was also very unique.
This story is in the first person and past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “cueva” (cave), “caliza” (limestone), “techo” (roof), “hueco” (hole), “pared” (wall), “estrecho” (narrow), “calavera” (skull), “calcetines” (socks)
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/2026/09/07/simple-stories-in-spanish-dentro-de-la-cueva/
¡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 taco at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher
Told Faster: La leyenda de Huatyacuri
Huatyacuri lived a lonely life in the Andes mountains. While his father, Pariacaca, the god of wind and storms, loved him, he could not physically hug him, as he only existed in the wind, rain and snow …
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Huatyacuri lived a lonely life in the Andes mountains. While his father, Pariacaca, the god of wind and storms, loved him, he could not physically hug him, as he only existed in the wind, rain and snow. Huatyacuri longed for ams to hold him. Then he met the beautiful Chaupiñaca and called upon his father to help him overcome the trials presented by her brother Kamachiq to be able to marry her.
This story is retold in the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: viento (wind), hermoso (beautiful), casarse (marry), ropa (clothing), and abrazo (hug).
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/2026/08/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-la-leyenda-de-huatyacuri/
You can find the original recording of this story at: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/02/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-huatyacuri/
¡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 taco at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher or donating to Small Town Spanish Teacher on Venmo or PayPal.
Los reyes de plata
The state of Colorado exists in large part because of the gold and silver rush that began in 1858. Many ruins of abandoned mining towns and operations can be found throughout the Rocky Mountains. Few people …
Notas del episodio
The state of Colorado exists in large part because of the gold and silver rush that began in 1858. Many ruins of abandoned mining towns and operations can be found throughout the Rocky Mountains. Few people actually became rich, but one family in Colorado experienced a monumental rise in wealth. However, like most mining endeavors, the “boom” was quickly followed by a “bust”.
This story is in the third person and past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “oro” (gold), “plata” (silver), “éxito” (success), “fracaso” (failure), “prudente” (sensible), “gastar” (to spend), “inversión” (investment), “choza” (shack)
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/2026/07/31/simple-stories-in-spanish-los-reyes-de-plata/
¡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 taco at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher
Told Faster: Maradona y la mano de Dios
Every four years the FIFA World Cup attracts a world-wide audience. And every FIFA World Cup also attracts controversy. Forty years ago, in 1986, the games in Mexico had their fair share of controversy, as well …
Notas del episodio
Every four years the FIFA World Cup attracts a world-wide audience. And every FIFA World Cup also attracts controversy. Forty years ago, in 1986, the games in Mexico had their fair share of controversy, as well as amazing moments, surrounding Diego Maradona. Maradona is one of the greatest footballers, or soccer players, of all time. He started playing professionally just before his 16th birthday. He was already a popular player when he arrived at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. However, it would be his performance here, especially in the quarterfinal game against England, that would cement his name in history.
This story is told in the third person and the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “ganó” (won/beat), “partido” (game), “pelota” (ball), “golpeó” (hit), and “Inglaterra” (England).
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/2026/07/19/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-maradona-y-la-mano-de-dios/
You can find the original slower recording of this story at: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/01/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-maradona-y-la-mano-de-dios/
¡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 taco at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher or donating to Small Town Spanish Teacher on Venmo or PayPal.
Roscoe Turner y el león volador
The National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC has a lot to see. Tucked among the aircraft there is a display case with a lion. That lion is Gilmore. Gilmore, the flying lion (o león volador) flew more than …
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The National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC has a lot to see. Tucked among the aircraft there is a display case with a lion. That lion is Gilmore. Gilmore, the flying lion (o león volador) flew more than 25,000 miles, including trips that broke speed records, with his owner Colonel Roscoe Turner, a daredevil pilot and aviation activist.
This story is in the third person and past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “avión” (plane), “pasajero” (passenger), “carrera” (race),“volar” (to fly), “deleitar” (to delight).
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/2026/05/31/simple-stories-in-spanish-roscoe-turner-y-el-leon-volador/
¡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 taco at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher
El viaje largo
Adrian is not looking forward to the long drive to his grandparents’ house. It takes forever and is so boring. But maybe this trip will be more interesting. Maybe he’ll see dinosaurs, or monster trucks, or …
Notas del episodio
Adrian is not looking forward to the long drive to his grandparents’ house. It takes forever and is so boring. But maybe this trip will be more interesting. Maybe he’ll see dinosaurs, or monster trucks, or aliens. Maybe he’ll even win a race. Probably not, but Adrian can always dream.
This story is in the third person and present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “viaje” (trip),“mochila” (backpack), “manejar” (to drive), “carretera” (highway), “aplastar” (to smash), “seguir” (to continue/follow), “extraterrestre” (alien), “OVNI/objeto volante no identificado” (UFO/Unidentified Flying Object)
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/2026/04/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-viaje-largo/
¡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 taco at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher
Los animales de Costa Rica
Every year when I teach my students about Costa Rica we spend time learning about the fascinating animals of Central America. I was reminded of these amazing animals recently when I visited the Smithsonian …
Notas del episodio
Every year when I teach my students about Costa Rica we spend time learning about the fascinating animals of Central America. I was reminded of these amazing animals recently when I visited the Smithsonian Natural History Museum in Washington DC. Costa Rica is home to incredible biodiversity and intriguing animals. Today’s story investigates 8 of these animals and their unique characteristics.
This story is in the third person and present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “perezoso” (sloth/lazy), “mapache” (raccoon), “lagarto” (lizard), “cazar” (to hunt) and “depredadores” (predators).
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/2026/04/12/simple-stories-in-spanish-los-animales-de-costa-rica/
¡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 taco at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher
Mi viaje a México, parte 4
In June of 2025 I finally traveled to a place I have wanted to visit for some time: Mexico. The final stop on my Mexico trip was the one I was most excited about: Tulum. The smaller ruins of Tulum are …
Notas del episodio
In June of 2025 I finally traveled to a place I have wanted to visit for some time: Mexico. The final stop on my Mexico trip was the one I was most excited about: Tulum. The smaller ruins of Tulum are picturesque, located right on the Caribbean coast. There is also a lot of nature to enjoy, and I got to see it up close with a boat ride and canal float.
This story is in the first person and past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “siglo” (century), “abejas” (bees), “miel” (honey), “aretes” (earrings), and “despedirse” (to say good-bye).
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/2026/03/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-viaje-a-mexico-parte-4/
¡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 taco at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher
Mi viaje a México, parte 3
In June of 2025 I finally traveled to a place I have wanted to visit for some time: Mexico. In today’s leg of my trip, we left the ruins and the beach behind for a taste of lake life in Bacalar. As a Minnesota …
Notas del episodio
In June of 2025 I finally traveled to a place I have wanted to visit for some time: Mexico. In today’s leg of my trip, we left the ruins and the beach behind for a taste of lake life in Bacalar. As a Minnesota girl, I love lake life, and being in the small town of Bacalar was both soothing and uplifting in so many ways.
This story is in the first person and past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “apenas” (just, barely), “amanecer” (dawn, sunrise), “remar” (to row), “árbol” (tree), and “tinte” (dye).
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/2026/03/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-viaje-a-mexico-parte-3/
¡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 taco at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher
Mi viaje a México, parte 2
In June of 2025 I finally traveled to a place I have wanted to visit for some time: Mexico. My trip to Mexico began with the beach and then the impressive ruins of Chichén Itzá. However, the best moments of the …
Notas del episodio
In June of 2025 I finally traveled to a place I have wanted to visit for some time: Mexico. My trip to Mexico began with the beach and then the impressive ruins of Chichén Itzá. However, the best moments of the trip were yet to come, including a magical cenote and a more intimate experience with beautiful Mayan ruins.
This story is in the first person and past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “cenote” (spring fed lake), “piedra” (stone), and “edificio” (building).
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/2026/03/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-viaje-a-mexico-parte-2/
¡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 taco at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher
Mi viaje a México, parte 1
In June of 2025 I finally traveled to a place I have wanted to visit for some time: Mexico. It was an amazing adventure filled with history, food, fun, and friendship. It inspired several story ideas, some of …
Notas del episodio
In June of 2025 I finally traveled to a place I have wanted to visit for some time: Mexico. It was an amazing adventure filled with history, food, fun, and friendship. It inspired several story ideas, some of which you have already heard and will probably recognize, and some that are still in the works. Above all, this trip to Mexico reminded me of why I love to travel.
This story is in the first person and past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “solitario” (lone), “viajar” (travel), “jamaica” (hibiscus), and “molestaba” (bothered).
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/2026/03/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-viaje-a-mexico-parte-1/
¡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 taco at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher
La aventura de la vida, parte 11
They made it out of Xibalbá! They beat the odds, escaping the gods’ tricks and traps. They climbed the roots of the ceiba tree and found their way back to the land of the living. But this adventure isn’t over …
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They made it out of Xibalbá! They beat the odds, escaping the gods’ tricks and traps. They climbed the roots of the ceiba tree and found their way back to the land of the living. But this adventure isn’t over yet.
This story is in the third person and present tense, with multiple other verb forms used as needed to tell the story. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “agarra” (grab), “gira” (rotate), “rugido” (growl), and “cenizas” (ash).
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/2026/02/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-11-conclusion/
Find part 1 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/
Find part 2 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/
Find part 3 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/
Find part 4 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/
Find part 5 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-5/
Find part 6 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-6/
Find part 7 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/12/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-7/
Find part 8 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/01/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-8/
Find part 9 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/01/19/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-9/
Find part 10 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/02/01/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-10/
¡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 taco at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher
La aventura de la vida, parte 10
Sandra is ready to leave Xibalbá. She is tired of the riddles and rooms full of tricks. She feels that they are close to the exit, but she also knows that leaving Xibalbá will never be as easy as it looks.This …
Notas del episodio
Sandra is ready to leave Xibalbá. She is tired of the riddles and rooms full of tricks. She feels that they are close to the exit, but she also knows that leaving Xibalbá will never be as easy as it looks.
This story is in the third person and present tense, with multiple other verb forms used as needed to tell the story. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “cuchillo” (knife), “raíces” (roots), “salida” (exit), and “gruñir” (to growl).
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/2026/02/01/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-10/
Find part 1 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/
Find part 2 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/
Find part 3 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/
Find part 4 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/
Find part 5 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-5/
Find part 6 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-6/
Find part 7 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/12/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-7/
Find part 8 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/01/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-8/
Find part 9 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/01/19/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-9/
¡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 taco at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher
La aventura de la vida, parte 9
They’ve done it! It appears that Sandra has led Gabriel to the Treasure of the Jaguar King - the whole reason they are on this journey. A room filled with gold and jewels greets them, but Sandra can’t help …
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They’ve done it! It appears that Sandra has led Gabriel to the Treasure of the Jaguar King - the whole reason they are on this journey. A room filled with gold and jewels greets them, but Sandra can’t help thinking it is another trap. And now that they have the treasure, how do they get out of Xibalbá? This adventure of a lifetime is not over yet.
This story is in the third person and present tense, with multiple other verb forms used as needed to tell the story. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “truco” (trick), “tesoro” (treasure), “calavera” (skull),“pasillo” (passageway/hallway), “palomitas” (popcorn), and “adivinanza” (riddle).
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/2026/01/19/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-9/
Find part 1 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/
Find part 2 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/
Find part 3 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/
Find part 4 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/
Find part 5 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-5/
Find part 6 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-6/
Find part 7 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/12/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-7/
Find part 8 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/01/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-8/
¡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 taco at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher
La aventura de la vida, parte 8
In Xibalbá it is easy to lose your head, both figuratively and literally as Sandra has already discovered. She and her companions have made it through several rooms, but there is no end in sight. The purpose of …
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In Xibalbá it is easy to lose your head, both figuratively and literally as Sandra has already discovered. She and her companions have made it through several rooms, but there is no end in sight. The purpose of Xibalbá is to remove home and induce fear. What other tricks and traps have the gods of Xibalbá prepared to torment their guests?
This story is in the third person and present tense, with multiple other verb forms used as needed to tell the story. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “lombrices” (worms), “grieta” (crack), “alacrán” (scorpion),“aguijón” (stinger), “equilibrio” (balance), and “rugir” (to growl).
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/2026/01/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-8/
Find part 1 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/
Find part 2 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/
Find part 3 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/
Find part 4 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/
Find part 5 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-5/
Find part 6 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-6/
Find part 7 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/12/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-7/
¡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 taco at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher
La aventura de la vida, parte 7
Xibalbá, the mayan underworld also known as “the place of fear”, is divided into rooms. Sandra and Gabriel, joined by the evil men hunting them, have already confronted the rooms of gloom, ice, and knives. Now …
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Xibalbá, the mayan underworld also known as “the place of fear”, is divided into rooms. Sandra and Gabriel, joined by the evil men hunting them, have already confronted the rooms of gloom, ice, and knives. Now they must make it through the rooms of bats and games without figuratively - or literally - losing their heads.
This story is in the third person and present tense, with multiple other verb forms used as needed to tell the story. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “murciélago” (bat),“ruido” (noise), “sonido” (sound), “pelota” (ball), “cancha” (court) “chillar” (to cry), “cabeza” (head) and “perder” (to lose).
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/2025/12/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-7/
Find part 1 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/
Find part 2 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/
Find part 3 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/
Find part 4 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/
Find part 5 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-5/
Find part 6 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-6/
¡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 taco at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher
La aventura de la vida, parte 6
The only people to defeat the gods of Xibalba are the Hero Twins, and they did so by resurrecting themselves after being ground into dust. Sandra doesn’t like that option. She finds herself between evil men and …
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The only people to defeat the gods of Xibalba are the Hero Twins, and they did so by resurrecting themselves after being ground into dust. Sandra doesn’t like that option. She finds herself between evil men and a river of sacrificial blood. What other terrifying sights await her in this space the Mayans call “the place of fear”?
This story is in the third person and present tense, with multiple other verb forms used as needed to tell the story. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “bravucón” (bully),“esperanza” (hope), “hielo” (ice), “cuchillo” (knife), “chilla” (cries), and “será” (probably is).
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/2025/11/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-6/
Find part 1 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/
Find part 2 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/
Find part 3 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/
Find part 4 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/
Find part 5 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-5/
¡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 taco at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher
La aventura de la vida, parte 5
Sandra barely escaped death in an underground river. Now she and Gabriel must find their way out. Each twist and turn of the dark caverns brings them deeper into the underworld. This story is in the third …
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Sandra barely escaped death in an underground river. Now she and Gabriel must find their way out. Each twist and turn of the dark caverns brings them deeper into the underworld.
This story is in the third person and present tense, with some present subjunctive and other verb forms used as needed to tell the story. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “oscuridad” (darkness),“susurrar” (to whisper), “conocimiento” (knowledge), “escalofriante” (scary), and “calaveras” (skulls).
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/2025/11/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-5/
Find part 1 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/
Find part 2 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/
Find part 3 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/
Find part 4 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/
¡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 taco at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher
La aventura de la vida, parte 4
Sandra and Gabriel have fallen through the floor of the grand pyramid of Chichen Itzá, El Castillo. After solving puzzles and more falling through the pyramids below El Castillo, they have found themselves in a …
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Sandra and Gabriel have fallen through the floor of the grand pyramid of Chichen Itzá, El Castillo. After solving puzzles and more falling through the pyramids below El Castillo, they have found themselves in a cenote, or underground lake. How will they make it out of this situation before the evil men chasing them catch up? Does Sandra know anything that can help them?
This story is in the third person and present tense, with other verb forms used as needed to tell the story. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “río” (river),“una corte” (a cut), “jalar” (to pull), “muerte” (death), and “el inframundo” (the underworld).
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/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/
Find part 1 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/
Find part 2 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/
Find part 3 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/
¡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 taco at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher
La aventura de la vida, parte 3
Sandra and Gabriel are hiding out in one of the may ruins of Chichen Itzá so they can climb El Castillo and enter the temple. Of course, finding the treasure of the Jaguar King won’t be so easy as Sandra …
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Sandra and Gabriel are hiding out in one of the may ruins of Chichen Itzá so they can climb El Castillo and enter the temple. Of course, finding the treasure of the Jaguar King won’t be so easy as Sandra quickly finds out.
This story is in the third person and present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “corazón” (heart),“rugido” (roar), “empujar” (to push), “jade” (jade), “calavera” (skull), “escalofrío” (shiver), and “relieve” (relief, stone art carving in the wall).
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/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/
Find part 1 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/
Find part 2 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/
¡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 taco at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher
La aventura de la vida, parte 2
On her way to Costa Rica, Sandra was pushed out of a plane and instead landed with a handsome stranger, Gabriel, in the Yucatan peninsula. Gabriel claims he needs Sandra’s help to find the treasure of the …
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On her way to Costa Rica, Sandra was pushed out of a plane and instead landed with a handsome stranger, Gabriel, in the Yucatan peninsula. Gabriel claims he needs Sandra’s help to find the treasure of the Jaguar King. His searching brings them to the ruins of the Mayan city Chichen Itzá.
This story is in the third person and present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “tesoro” (treasure),“coquetear” (to flirt), “jalar” (to pull), and “trono” (throne).
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/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/
Find part 1 here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/
¡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 taco at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher
La aventura de la vida, parte 1
Sandra is a Spanish teacher on her way to Costa Rica for a much needed vacation. But Sandra’s plans are interrupted when a handsome stranger pushes her out of the airplane over the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico …
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Sandra is a Spanish teacher on her way to Costa Rica for a much needed vacation. But Sandra’s plans are interrupted when a handsome stranger pushes her out of the airplane over the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico. Now she is in for the adventure of her life.
This story is in the third person and present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “asiento” (seat),“avión” (plane), “pasillo” (aisle), “agarra” (grab) and “refugiar” (to take shelter).
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/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/
¡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 taco at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher
Told Faster: El cuaderno mágico
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 …
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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 magic notebook. Through his magic notebook, he finds a recipe for success.
This story is told in the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: cuaderno -notebook, maestro -teacher, mochila -backpack, and respuesta -answer.
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/2025/08/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-el-cuaderno-magico/
You can find the original recording of this story at: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-cuaderno-magico/
¡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 taco at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher or donating to Small Town Spanish Teacher on Venmo or PayPal.
Told Faster: Las mariposas monarcas
Hannah is a curious girl. When a butterfly lands in her back yard, she wants to learn all about it. After visiting the library, she learns that these butterflies are special and that they fly all the way to …
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Hannah is a curious girl. When a butterfly lands in her back yard, she wants to learn all about it. After visiting the library, she learns that these butterflies are special and that they fly all the way to Mexico from Canada. What else will she learn about the mariposa monarca?
This story is told in the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: mariposa -butterfly, alas -wings, biblioteca -library, algodoncillo -milkweed, and oruga -caterpillar.
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/2025/07/28/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-las-mariposas-monarcas/
You can find the original recording of this story at: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/01/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-mariposas-monarcas/
¡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 taco at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher or donating to Small Town Spanish Teacher on Venmo or PayPal.
El sendero
If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I love hiking in nature. At the beginning of July I did a few really difficult hikes in the mountains. While they were hard, they were also stunningly beautiful …
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If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I love hiking in nature. At the beginning of July I did a few really difficult hikes in the mountains. While they were hard, they were also stunningly beautiful. Today’s story recounts the poetic beauty I find when hiking on the trail.
This story is in the first person and present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “sendero” (trail),“árboles” (trees), “flores” (flowers), “cascada” (waterfall) and “sigue” (continues/follows).
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/2025/07/18/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-sendero/
¡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 taco at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher
Told Faster: Los tres cerditos
The story of the three little pigs, or los tres cerditos, is one of the first many kids learn. This story of hard work, personal responsibility, and delayed gratification never goes out of style. This story is …
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The story of the three little pigs, or los tres cerditos, is one of the first many kids learn. This story of hard work, personal responsibility, and delayed gratification never goes out of style.
This story is told mostly in the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: cerditos -little pigs, lobo -wolf, bosque - forest, paja -straw, madera -wood, ladrillos -bricks, and fuerte - strong.
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/2025/07/03/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-los-tres-cerditos/
You can find the original recording of this story at: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/04/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-los-tres-cerditos/
¡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 taco at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher or donating to Small Town Spanish Teacher on Venmo or PayPal.
Eloy el alux
In my recent trip to Mexico I learned about the aluxes, small elves that, according to Mayan folklore, protect the nature of the Yucatán Peninsula. Today’s story is about one of the aluxes and the mischief that …
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In my recent trip to Mexico I learned about the aluxes, small elves that, according to Mayan folklore, protect the nature of the Yucatán Peninsula. Today’s story is about one of the aluxes and the mischief that they stir up when their environment is disturbed without their permission.
This story is in the third person and present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “alux” (mayan word for a spiritual little person that causes chaos or brings luck, depending on how you treat it), “cenote” (“water-filled sinkhole, sometimes covered, sometimes open, often very deep and fed by underground rivers”), “dejar” (to leave),“divertirse” (to have fun), “se ríe” (laughs), “travieso” (mischievous), “herramientas” (tools), and “caras” (faces).
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/2025/06/23/simple-stories-in-spanish-eloy-el-alux/
¡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 taco at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher
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