Capítulo 5: Monty

Capítulo 5: Monty

Author: Small Town Spanish Teacher October 3, 2021 Duration: 11:45

I wrote a short novel called “La aventura de Zunzuncito”. For this fifth season of Simple Stories in Spanish, I will be sharing a chapter from the novel each week. This week is chapter 5! Zunzuncito is done dealing with the small life. He wants to be big. Luckily, his new frog friend Monty knows about a special magic flower that might be able to grant his wish. He just doesn’t know where it is. So, the hummingbird and frog head to the woods in search of the all-knowing Majá. On the way, Zunzuncito learns a few things about his small amphibious friend.

This story is told mostly in the the present tense, with only the first few paragraphs in the past (to recap the previous chapters). Repeated words and phrases include “rana” (frog), “bosque” (woods/forest), “árboles” (trees) “tierra” (ground, land, earth), “saltar” (to jump) and “volar” (to fly). 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/2021/10/03/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-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 

Support the show


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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 202

Simple Stories in Spanish
Podcast Episodes
Un viaje a las Islas Galápagos [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:27
Today marks a new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. I am kicking off the season with one of my favorite travel stories. When I went to Ecuador ten years ago, I had the opportunity to snorkel twice w…
El Carruaje de la Muerte - updated version [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:29
This seventh season of Simple Stories in Spanish is updating some of my favorite episodes. Today’s remake is from Season 3, episode 13: La Leyenda del Carruaje de la Muerte. According to the legend, a “carruaje” or carri…
¿Cómo es mi familia? - updated version [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:27
This seventh season of Simple Stories in Spanish is updating some of my favorite episodes. Today’s remake is from Season 2, episode 10: ¿Cómo es mi familia? If you have been following me for a while, you know that my fam…
El gatito valiente - updated [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:21
This seventh season of Simple Stories in Spanish is updating some of my favorite episodes. Today’s remake is from Season 6, episode 21. Juan is a little cat. Every day he explores the world with his family, but one day e…
Un cuento de invierno [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:00
This seventh season of Simple Stories in Spanish is updating some of my favorite episodes. Today’s remake is from Season 6, episode 1. Luisa loves snow. She loves making snow angels and snowmen. She loves building snow f…
La leyenda de Iztaccíhuatl y Popocatépetl - updated [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:42
This seventh season of Simple Stories in Spanish is updating some of my favorite episodes. Today’s remake is from Season 3, episode 2. Outside of Mexico City there are two volcanoes. One is a dormant volcano called Iztac…
La pequeña Victoria - updated version [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:27
This seventh season of Simple Stories in Spanish is updating some of my favorite episodes. Today’s remake is from Season 6, episode 7: La pequeña Victoria. Victoria was feeling nervous and scared about leaving her small…
Eduardo busca novia - updated [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:38
This seventh season of Simple Stories in Spanish is updating some of my favorite episodes. Today’s remake is from Season 1, episode 3: Eduardo busca novia. It can be hard to wander through life alone, especially during t…
La muchacha enferma - updated [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:18
This seventh season of Simple Stories in Spanish is updating some of my favorite episodes. Today’s remake is from Season 1, episode 7: La muchacha está enferma. It is that time of year in the northern hemisphere when sic…
El Caleuche - updated version [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:05
This seventh season of Simple Stories in Spanish is updating some of my favorite episodes. Today’s remake is from Season 3, episode 3: La leyenda del Caleuche. In southern Chile there is an island named Chiloé. The fishe…