Las doce uvas
Learn about the Spanish tradition of eating twelve grapes at midnight on New Year’s Eve in this audio article and bilingual reader.
Reading Practice
Reading in Spanish
Lectura
Work on your Spanish reading comprehension with short articles about travel, culture, and practical information about life in Spain and Latin America. The side-by-side translation is hidden when you first visit the page so that you can see how well you understand the Spanish without cheat- I mean, getting distracted. ;-) When you’re ready, just click to reveal the English translation.
More Spanish reading practice – These files have the French transcript with click-to-reveal English translation and links to related grammar lessons.
Mis aventuras por España
Work on your Spanish listening comprehension and intermediate grammar with this 3-part series of intermediate-level audio articles written by native Spanish speakers and narrated by yours truly.
B1 - Intermediate Spanish • B2 - Upper-Intermediate Spanish
Nuestra gran aventura de verano
Settle in for some Spanish reading and listening practice with this 5-part series of intermediate audio articles. Each episode includes a sound file, transcript, translation, and links to related grammar lessons.
A2 - Low-Intermediate Spanish • B1 - Intermediate Spanish
One Third Stories
One Third Stories is a monthly box subscription with a language-learning twist. Each month features a story that starts out in English, then gradually adds Spanish words until by the end, the entire story is in Spanish.
Queridos Reyes Magos
In Spain, children write to the Three Wise Men rather than Santa to ask for presents. Work on your Spanish listening comprehension with this cute audio letter and bilingual reader.
Reading Tips
Reading is one of the easiest ways to practice your Spanish – here’s some info about the benefits of reading along with tips on improving your reading comprehension.
Te gusta la televisión?
Practice your Spanish listening comprehension with this audio report and bilingual reader about el Día Mundial de la Televisión.
Vida nueva
Get to know the sounds of Spanish and some beginning- and intermediate-level grammar with this 10-part series of audio articles.