Simple Stories in Spanish

Simple Stories in Spanish

Author: Small Town Spanish Teacher Language: English Episodes: 100
Hosted by the Small Town Spanish Teacher, Simple Stories in Spanish offers a gentle, story-driven path into the language. Each biweekly episode features an original, easy-to-follow narrative told entirely in Spanish, designed to be accessible whether you're just starting out or looking to maintain your hard-earned skills. The charm of this podcast lies in its simplicity-engaging tales about everyday life, curious characters, and relatable scenarios become your learning material, moving you beyond vocabulary lists into the natural flow of spoken language. You'll find yourself picking up common phrases, grammatical structures, and cultural nuances almost without noticing, simply by following the story. It’s a low-pressure, immersive experience that builds comprehension gradually and effectively. For those who want to dive deeper, full transcripts are available on the teacher's website to reinforce what you hear. More than just a lesson, this podcast feels like a quiet moment of connection, a chance to get lost in a tale while your ear adjusts to a new rhythm of speech. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by traditional language instruction, this approach provides a welcoming alternative. Tune in, let the story carry you, and feel your understanding grow with every episode. Your support for the continued creation of these stories is always appreciated.
Episodes
Roscoe Turner y el león volador [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:11
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 mi…
El viaje largo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:23
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…
Los animales de Costa Rica [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:57
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 Histor…
Mi viaje a México, parte 4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:58
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, locate…
Mi viaje a México, parte 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:13
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 lo…
Mi viaje a México, parte 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:17
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…
Mi viaje a México, parte 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:28
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 h…
La aventura de la vida, parte 11 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:40
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 s…
La aventura de la vida, parte 10 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:54
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…
La aventura de la vida, parte 9 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:58
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…