Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners

SHORT STORIES IN SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level (A2 approaching B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference). The eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when reading.



In this book you will find:

Short stories from a variety of compelling genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller, so you'll have great fun reading, while learning a wide range of new vocabulary!

Stories broken down into manageable chapters, so you always make progress with the story and feel a sense of achievement without great difficulty reading!

Realistic amounts of new vocabulary so you're not overwhelmed by complex words. Instead of pausing to look up every word, you'll absorb new vocabulary from the context of the story, and have the satisfaction of that moment when you say: "I totally understood that sentence!"

Carefully-written Spanish using straightforward grammar that is comprehensible for beginner and intermediate level learners. You'll enjoy reading and learn new grammatical structures without any feelings of overwhelm and frustration.

Plenty of natural dialogues in each story, so that you can learn conversational Spanish while you read, and improve your speaking ability at the same time!

Regular plot summaries, comprehension questions and word reference lists, so that help is always on hand when you need it. You'll be able to focus on enjoying reading and having fun, rather than fumbling around with dictionaries and struggling through dense text with no support.

A five-step plan for reading the stories in this book the smart way. These step-by-step instructions show you exactly how to make the most out of the book and maximise your learning!



You'll finally be able to enjoy reading in Spanish, grow your vocabulary in a natural way, and improve your comprehension at the same time. Based on extensive research into how people most enjoy and benefit from reading in a new language, this book eliminates all the frustrations you have experienced when trying to read in Spanish:

Dull topics that are no fun to read

Books so long you never reach the end

Endless chapters that make you want to give up

Impenetrable grammar that frustrates you at every turn

Complex vocabulary that leaves you with your head buried in the dictionary

Instead, you can just concentrate on what you came for in the first place - enjoying reading and having fun!

If you're learning Spanish and enjoy reading, this is the book you need to