Spanish Tales for Beginners
Author : Elijah Clarence Hills
Publisher :
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 37,63 MB
Release : 1919
Category : Spanish language
ISBN :
Author : Elijah Clarence Hills
Publisher :
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 37,63 MB
Release : 1919
Category : Spanish language
ISBN :
Author : Elijah Clarence Hills
Publisher :
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 44,17 MB
Release : 1910
Category : Spanish language
ISBN :
Author : Olly Richards
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 24,90 MB
Release : 2018-10-04
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 1473683262
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.
Author : MEENACHISUNDARAM.M
Publisher : MS SOFTWARE LABORATORIES
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 34,87 MB
Release : 2024-09-04
Category : Bibles
ISBN :
TABLE OF CONTENTS SPANISH TALES FOR BEGINNERS.. 2 THE COUNCILs OF A FATHER. 5 CASILDA.. 12 I 12 II 12 III 13 IV.. 15 V.. 16 VI 16 THE FLORECITA AZUL. 17 VIGY VIA.. 20 TONY.. 22 ANGLE FISHERMAN.. 27 THE CONFESSION OF A CRIME.. 30 PRACTICAL ECONOMY. 35 TRAVEL. 37 EARLY AND SUNNY. 39 THE JACKPOT. 44 THE CHECKBOOK. 49 THE BIRD IN THE SNOW... 54 THE WHALE OF MANZANARES. 63 THE HOUSE WHERE HE DIED.. 66 THE LONG NIGHTS OF CÓRDOBA.. 77 CUSTOM PICTURES. 87 THE GOLDEN BANGLE. 98 POEMS. 105 THE TWO RABBITS. 105 THE DUCK AND THE SNAKE. 105 THE BOAR AND THE FOX. 106 THERE IS SOMEONE WHO WINS IN EVERYTHING.. 106 THE PEAR TREE. 106 THE BLUE BALLOON.. 107 BIRD SONGS. 109 SONG.. 109 IT'S BEAUTIFUL TO LIVE!. 109 EXCELSIOR!. 110 RHYMES: XIII 110 RHYMES: LIII 110 NOTES. 111 THE COUNCILs OF A FATHER And L LEON, the king of the jungles, was dying in the hole of his cave.... To his side was his son, the new lion, the future king of all the animals. The dying monarch painfully gave him the last Advice, the most important. He said, "Always flee; no; no You intend to fight him. You're an absolute lord of the other animals, not the Dome them, punish them, let them be floated if you're hungry. You can fight with all of you, you can all overcome; but Don't pretend to fight man: I'd kill you and merciless, because he is cruel, crueller than us. "Is the man so strong?" the son asked. "It's not strong," the father replied. saying, "From a whip of your tail you could throw him in the air as the most miserable animal. Your teeth, your fangs, are powerful? They're despicable and ridiculous: they're worth less than the from a mouse. Your nails, are as powerful as my sailing? They are petty and sometimes they carry them dirty; no, for The sails wouldn't get you over. Will it have any manes like these, which we shake Proud? You don't have them, and some are bald. Here the dying lion greatly opened up the dreadful mouth... and he threw the last roar.
Author : Touri Language Learning
Publisher : Touri Language Learning
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 23,69 MB
Release : 2019-06-04
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 1721900306
What is the most challenging thing about learning Spanish? It's finding helpful and engaging reading material that you can actually understand….! That is exactly what inspired us to write this book. How is a student supposed to learn when language instructors love providing materials that are tough expert-level literature with tons of grammar and rules? That style of book for new language learners can be overwhelming, and lead you to flip back and forth between a dictionary and your book… constantly! Not an effective use of your time nor the best way to learn. Is this how children learn their language skills? No. Enter Spanish Stories for Beginners Vol. 1: You will find 10 easy-to-read, engaging, and fun stories that will help you to expand your vocabulary and give you the tools to improve your grasp of the Spanish language. Improve your comprehension, grow your vocabulary and spark your imagination with these ten unconventional Spanish short stories! All stories are written using vocabulary that you could easily use in your day-to-day conversations. The stories are written with beginner Spanish learners in mind. With that said, it is highly recommended to have a basic understanding of Spanish to achieve maximum enjoyment and effectiveness of the lessons. This program is excellent for those who want to get an introduction to the language or brush up on their Spanish language skills. How to Read Spanish Short Stories for Beginners: -Each story contains an important lesson in the Spanish language (Verbs, Adjectives, Past Tense, Giving Directions, and more), involving an interesting and entertaining story with realistic dialogues and day-to-day situations. -A summary in Spanish and in English of what you just read, both to review the lesson and for you to gauge your comprehension of what the tale was about. -At the end of those summaries, you'll be provided with a list of vocabulary found in the lesson, as well as phrases that you may not have understood the first time! -Finally, you'll be given clever questions in Spanish, so you can prove that you learned something in the stories. Even if you have tried multiple times to learn Spanish these short stories will give you the jumpstart you need to finally grasp the language! Act now and grab your copy of Spanish Short Stories Volume 1 and start learning the fun way!
Author : Touri Language Learning
Publisher : Touri Language Learning
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 44,83 MB
Release : 2019-07-01
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 1097197174
Do you know the biggest secret to learning French quickly? To enjoy the material! If you are struggling with French conjugations or having trouble finding helpful and engaging reading material you can actually understand… You're not alone. This is exactly what inspired us to write another book in our highly-praised French learning series. Let's be honest, how is a student supposed to learn when language instructors love providing materials that are tough expert-level literature with tons of grammar and rules? That style of book for new language learners can be overwhelming, and lead you to flip back and forth between a dictionary and your book constantly! Not an effective use of your time nor the best way to learn. Meet French Stories for Beginners Volume 3: You will find 20 easy-to-read, engaging, and fun stories that will not only help you to significantly expand your vocabulary but also provide you the tools to improve your grasp of the French language. Speed up your comprehension, skyrocket your vocabulary and ignite your imagination with these twenty exciting French short stories! All stories are written using vocabulary you can easily use in your day-to-day conversations. The stories are written with beginner French learners in mind. With that said, it is highly recommended to have a basic understanding of French to achieve maximum enjoyment and effectiveness of the lessons. This program is excellent for those who want to get an introduction to the language or brush up on their French language skills. How to Read French Short Stories for Beginners: -Each story contains an important lesson in the French language involving an interesting and entertaining story with realistic dialogues and day-to-day situations. -A summary in French and in English of what you just read, both to review the lesson and for you to gauge your comprehension of what the tale was about. -At the end of those summaries, you'll be provided with a list of vocabulary found in the lesson, as well as phrases that you may not have understood the first time! -Finally, you'll be given clever questions in French, so you can prove that you learned something in the stories. Even if you have failed multiple times to learn French, we guarantee these exciting short stories will give you words and phrases you can start using with native French speakers immediately. It's time to add the rocket fuel you need to boost your confidence & finally grasp the language! What are you waiting for?! Start learning French the fun way, so scroll back up and grab your copy of French Short Stories for Beginners Volume 3 right now!
Author : Touri Language Learning
Publisher : Touri Language Learning
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 25,60 MB
Release : 2019-04
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 1090967667
What is the most challenging thing about learning German? It's finding helpful and engaging reading material that you can actually understand… That is precisely what motivated us to write this book. How is a student supposed to learn when language instructors love providing materials that are tough expert-level literature with tons of grammar and rules? That style of book for new language learners can be overwhelming, and lead you to flip back and forth between a dictionary and your book… constantly! Not an effective use of your time nor the best way to learn. Is this how children learn their language skills? No. Enter German Stories for Beginners Vol. 1: You will find 10 easy-to-read, engaging, and fun stories that will help you to expand your vocabulary and give you the tools to improve your grasp of the German language. Improve your comprehension, grow your vocabulary and spark your imagination with these ten unconventional German short stories! All stories are written using vocabulary that you could easily use in your day-to-day conversations. The stories are written with beginner German learners in mind. With that said, it is highly recommended to have a basic understanding of German to achieve maximum enjoyment and effectiveness of the lessons. This program is excellent for those who want to get an introduction to the language or brush up on their German language skills. How to Read German Short Stories for Beginners: -Each story contains an important lesson in the German language involving an interesting and entertaining story with realistic dialogues and day-to-day situations. -A summary in German and in English of what you just read, both to review the lesson and for you to gauge your comprehension of what the tale was about. -At the end of those summaries, you'll be provided with a list of vocabulary found in the lesson, as well as phrases that you may not have understood the first time! -Finally, you'll be given clever comprehension questions in German, so you can prove that you learned something in the stories. Even if you have tried multiple times to learn German these short stories will give you the jumpstart you need to finally grasp the language! Act now and grab your copy of German Short Stories and start learning the fun way!
Author : Touri Language Learning
Publisher : Touri Language Learning
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 32,53 MB
Release : 2019-01-25
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 1795151188
Grow your vocabulary & improve your Spanish skills with these 10 engaging intermediate Spanish short stories! Intermediate Spanish Stories Volume 2 is packed with even more breathtaking tales to catapult you to Spanish speaking fluency! There are so many reasons to learn a new language. Just imagine the experience of real latin culture and fun activities with locals that you will never forget for the rest of your life. The best way to learn a new language is by reading and building a strong base of vocabulary. In this intermediate Spanish book you will find yourself mesmerized page after page to each captivating story that will keep you so engaged you’ll practically forget you’re even learning Spanish! In this book you will find: -10 engaging short stories that range from an outer space voyage, life lessons and enchanted books! Filled with unexpected plot twists among other topics that you will find easy to understand and relate to. -The stories are broken down into manageable chapters, so you always make progress with the story. Carefully written stories with you as an intermediate level reader in mind, using easy to understand grammar and commonly used words so you can enjoy reading while learning new grammatical structures without being overwhelmed. -Tons of natural dialogues in each story that you would actually use in an everyday conversation, which will significantly improve your speaking and comprehension ability at the same time! -At the end of each chapter there is a comprehensive guide specially designed for intermediate level readers. You will find a vocabulary list of some of the words from the story as well as a summary in Spanish and English to make sure that you understand the tale completely. Chapter by chapter you will find yourself effortlessly reading each story. Not struggling like in boring reads or basic Spanish textbooks. You will become captivated by reading the dialogue of the characters and learn how to express yourself in different contexts. Most importantly you will see massive growth through new Spanish words that will get you closer to your goal of becoming fully conversational! Enjoy the book and remember to have fun on your Spanish learning journey! So scroll back up and grab your copy of Intermediate Spanish Short Stories Volume 2 right now!
Author : Touri Language Learning
Publisher : Touri Language Learning
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 19,85 MB
Release : 2019-06-04
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 1724221620
When face-to-face with a real Spanish speaker, do you freeze? Do you know how to ask for directions in Spanish or communicate if there's an emergency? If your answer to any of the previous questions was 'Yes', then this book is for you! If there's anything more challenging than learning the grammar rules of a new language, it's knowing what to say and having the courage to speak with confidence. We know how you feel - You always try to avoid making embarrassing mistakes or not getting your message through correctly, but it will happen anyway. 'How do I get out of this situation?', You may ask yourself, but have yet to find a straight-forward answer. Until now. We have compiled 50 Spanish Stories along with their translations, providing new Spanish speakers with the necessary tools to begin effectively studying how to set a meeting, how to check into a hotel and even what to say during an emergency! Our Spanish dialogues get straight to the point saving you precious time. There's no benefit learning words and phrases you will never actually use! If you want to learn Spanish quickly and have a ton of fun along the way, obviously, this book is for you! How Conversational Spanish Dialogues works: • Each new chapter will have a fresh, new story between two or more people who wish to solve a common, day-to-day problem that you will most likely experience in real life. • A Spanish version of the conversation will take place first, followed by an English translation. This ensures that you fully understood just what it was that they were saying! • Before and after the main section of the book, we shall provide you with an introduction and conclusion that will offer you important strategies, tips and tricks to allow you to get the absolute most out of this learning material. • That's about it! Simple, useful and incredibly helpful; you will NOT need another conversational Spanish book once you have started reading and studying this one! Focus on getting from zero to conversationally fluent, so you can: -Travel or live in Spain or Latin America without relying on Google Translate -Join Spanish conversations your Latino coworkers, friends, or family members are having -Date Spanish-speakers without embarrassing yourself -Stop getting passed over for jobs or promotions for less-qualified people who are bilingual We want you to feel confident while learning Spanish; after all, there should never be a language barrier stopping you from traveling around the world and expanding your social circles! So look no further! Grab your copy of Conversational Spanish Dialogues and start learning Spanish right now!
Author : Touri Language Learning
Publisher : Touri Language Learning
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,98 MB
Release : 2019-03-24
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 1091477884
Grow your vocabulary & improve your French skills with these 10 engaging intermediate French short stories! Intermediate French Stories Volume 2 is packed with even more breathtaking tales to catapult you to French speaking fluency! There are so many reasons to learn a new language. Just imagine the experience of real French culture and fun activities with locals that you will never forget for the rest of your life. The best way to learn a new language is by reading and building a strong base of vocabulary. In this intermediate French book you will find yourself mesmerized page after page to each captivating story that will keep you so engaged you’ll practically forget you’re even learning French! In this book you will find: -10 engaging short stories that range from a magical genie, a colorful world of fairies, life lessons and even outer space voyages! Filled with unexpected plot twists among other topics that you will find easy to understand and relate to. -The stories are broken down into manageable chapters, so you always make progress with the story. -Carefully written stories with you as an intermediate level reader in mind, using easy to understand grammar and commonly used words so you can enjoy reading while learning new grammatical structures without being overwhelmed. -Tons of natural dialogues in each story that you would actually use in an everyday conversation, which will significantly improve your speaking and comprehension ability at the same time! -At the end of each chapter there is a comprehensive guide specially designed for intermediate level readers. You will find a vocabulary list of some of the words from the story as well as a summary in French and English to make sure that you understand the tale completely. Chapter by chapter you will find yourself effortlessly reading each story. Not struggling like in boring reads or basic French textbooks. You will become captivated by reading the dialogue of the characters and learn how to express yourself in different contexts. Most importantly you will see massive growth through new French words that will get you closer to your goal of becoming fully conversational! Enjoy the book and remember to have fun on your French learning journey! So scroll back up and grab your copy of Intermediate French Short Stories Volume 2 right now!