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    <itunes:title>Roscoe Turner y el león volador</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 miles, including trips that broke speed records, with his owner Colonel Roscoe Turner, a daredevil pilot and aviation activist.    This story is in the third person and past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “avión” (plane), “pasajero” (passenger), “carrera...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>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 miles, including trips that broke speed records, with his owner Colonel Roscoe Turner, a daredevil pilot and aviation activist. </p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “avión” (plane), “pasajero” (passenger), “carrera” (race),“volar” (to fly), “deleitar” (to delight).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/05/31/simple-stories-in-spanish-roscoe-turner-y-el-leon-volador/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/05/31/simple-stories-in-spanish-roscoe-turner-y-el-leon-volador/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 miles, including trips that broke speed records, with his owner Colonel Roscoe Turner, a daredevil pilot and aviation activist. </p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “avión” (plane), “pasajero” (passenger), “carrera” (race),“volar” (to fly), “deleitar” (to delight).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/05/31/simple-stories-in-spanish-roscoe-turner-y-el-leon-volador/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/05/31/simple-stories-in-spanish-roscoe-turner-y-el-leon-volador/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>El viaje largo</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 he’ll even win a race. Probably not, but Adrian can always dream.   This story is in the third person and present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “viaje” (trip),“mochila” (backpack), “manejar” (to drive), “carretera” (highway), “aplastar” (to smash), “seguir...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>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 he’ll even win a race. Probably not, but Adrian can always dream.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “viaje” (trip),“mochila” (backpack), “manejar” (to drive), “carretera” (highway), “aplastar” (to smash), “seguir” (to continue/follow), “extraterrestre” (alien),  “OVNI/objeto volante no identificado” (UFO/Unidentified Flying Object)</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/04/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-viaje-largo/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/04/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-viaje-largo/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 he’ll even win a race. Probably not, but Adrian can always dream.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “viaje” (trip),“mochila” (backpack), “manejar” (to drive), “carretera” (highway), “aplastar” (to smash), “seguir” (to continue/follow), “extraterrestre” (alien),  “OVNI/objeto volante no identificado” (UFO/Unidentified Flying Object)</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/04/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-viaje-largo/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/04/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-viaje-largo/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Los animales de Costa Rica</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 History Museum in Washington DC. Costa Rica is home to incredible biodiversity and intriguing animals. Today’s story investigates 8 of these animals and their unique characteristics.     This story is in the third person and present tense. Important vocabulary in the story incl...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>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 History Museum in Washington DC. Costa Rica is home to incredible biodiversity and intriguing animals. Today’s story investigates 8 of these animals and their unique characteristics.  </p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “perezoso” (sloth/lazy), “mapache” (raccoon), “lagarto” (lizard), “cazar” (to hunt) and “depredadores” (predators).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/04/12/simple-stories-in-spanish-los-animales-de-costa-rica/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/04/12/simple-stories-in-spanish-los-animales-de-costa-rica/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 History Museum in Washington DC. Costa Rica is home to incredible biodiversity and intriguing animals. Today’s story investigates 8 of these animals and their unique characteristics.  </p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “perezoso” (sloth/lazy), “mapache” (raccoon), “lagarto” (lizard), “cazar” (to hunt) and “depredadores” (predators).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/04/12/simple-stories-in-spanish-los-animales-de-costa-rica/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/04/12/simple-stories-in-spanish-los-animales-de-costa-rica/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Mi viaje a México, parte 4</itunes:title>
    <title>Mi viaje a México, parte 4</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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, located right on the Caribbean coast. There is also a lot of nature to enjoy, and I got to see it up close with a boat ride and canal float.   This story is in the first person and past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “siglo” (century), “abejas” (bees), “miel” (ho...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>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, located right on the Caribbean coast. There is also a lot of nature to enjoy, and I got to see it up close with a boat ride and canal float.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the first person and past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “siglo” (century), “abejas” (bees), “miel” (honey), “aretes” (earrings), and “despedirse” (to say good-bye).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/03/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-viaje-a-mexico-parte-4/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/03/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-viaje-a-mexico-parte-4/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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, located right on the Caribbean coast. There is also a lot of nature to enjoy, and I got to see it up close with a boat ride and canal float.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the first person and past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “siglo” (century), “abejas” (bees), “miel” (honey), “aretes” (earrings), and “despedirse” (to say good-bye).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/03/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-viaje-a-mexico-parte-4/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/03/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-viaje-a-mexico-parte-4/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 love lake life, and being in the small town of Bacalar was both soothing and uplifting in so many ways.   This story is in the first person and past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “apenas” (just, barely), “amanecer” (dawn, sunrise), “remar” (to row), “árbol” ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>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 love lake life, and being in the small town of Bacalar was both soothing and uplifting in so many ways.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the first person and past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “apenas” (just, barely), “amanecer” (dawn, sunrise), “remar” (to row), “árbol” (tree), and “tinte” (dye).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/03/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-viaje-a-mexico-parte-3/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/03/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-viaje-a-mexico-parte-3/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 love lake life, and being in the small town of Bacalar was both soothing and uplifting in so many ways.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the first person and past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “apenas” (just, barely), “amanecer” (dawn, sunrise), “remar” (to row), “árbol” (tree), and “tinte” (dye).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/03/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-viaje-a-mexico-parte-3/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/03/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-viaje-a-mexico-parte-3/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Mi viaje a México, parte 2</itunes:title>
    <title>Mi viaje a México, parte 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 yet to come, including a magical cenote and a more intimate experience with beautiful Mayan ruins.   This story is in the first person and past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “cenote” (spring fed lake), “piedra” (stone), and “edificio” (building).   No mat...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>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 yet to come, including a magical cenote and a more intimate experience with beautiful Mayan ruins.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the first person and past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “cenote” (spring fed lake), “piedra” (stone), and “edificio” (building).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/03/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-viaje-a-mexico-parte-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/03/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-viaje-a-mexico-parte-2/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 yet to come, including a magical cenote and a more intimate experience with beautiful Mayan ruins.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the first person and past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “cenote” (spring fed lake), “piedra” (stone), and “edificio” (building).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/03/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-viaje-a-mexico-parte-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/03/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-viaje-a-mexico-parte-2/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 have already heard and will probably recognize, and some that are still in the works. Above all, this trip to Mexico reminded me of why I love to travel.   This story is in the first person and past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “solitario” (lone), “viajar”...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>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 have already heard and will probably recognize, and some that are still in the works. Above all, this trip to Mexico reminded me of why I love to travel.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the first person and past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “solitario” (lone), “viajar” (travel), “jamaica” (hibiscus), and “molestaba” (bothered).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/03/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-viaje-a-mexico-parte-1/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/03/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-viaje-a-mexico-parte-1/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 have already heard and will probably recognize, and some that are still in the works. Above all, this trip to Mexico reminded me of why I love to travel.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the first person and past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “solitario” (lone), “viajar” (travel), “jamaica” (hibiscus), and “molestaba” (bothered).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/03/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-viaje-a-mexico-parte-1/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/03/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-viaje-a-mexico-parte-1/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>La aventura de la vida, parte 11</itunes:title>
    <title>La aventura de la vida, parte 11</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 story is in the third person and present tense, with multiple other verb forms used as needed to tell the story. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “agarra” (grab), “gira” (rotate), “rugido” (growl), and “cenizas” (ash).   No matter where you are in your language jou...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and present tense, with multiple other verb forms used as needed to tell the story. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “agarra” (grab), “gira” (rotate), “rugido” (growl), and “cenizas” (ash).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/02/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-11-conclusion/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/02/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-11-conclusion/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 1 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 2 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 3 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 4 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 5 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-5/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-5/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 6 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-6/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-6/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 7 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/12/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-7/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/12/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-7/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 8 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/01/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-8/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/01/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-8/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 9 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/01/19/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-9/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/01/19/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-9/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 10 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/02/01/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-10/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/02/01/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-10/</a></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and present tense, with multiple other verb forms used as needed to tell the story. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “agarra” (grab), “gira” (rotate), “rugido” (growl), and “cenizas” (ash).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/02/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-11-conclusion/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/02/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-11-conclusion/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 1 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 2 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 3 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 4 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 5 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-5/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-5/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 6 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-6/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-6/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 7 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/12/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-7/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/12/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-7/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 8 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/01/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-8/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/01/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-8/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 9 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/01/19/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-9/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/01/19/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-9/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 10 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/02/01/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-10/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/02/01/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-10/</a></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 in the third person and present tense, with multiple other verb forms used as needed to tell the story. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “cuchillo” (knife), “raíces” (roots), “salida” (exit), and “gruñir” (to growl).   No matter where you are in your language jour...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and present tense, with multiple other verb forms used as needed to tell the story. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “cuchillo” (knife), “raíces” (roots), “salida” (exit), and “gruñir” (to growl).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/02/01/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-10/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/02/01/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-10/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 1 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 2 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 3 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 4 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 5 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-5/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-5/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 6 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-6/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-6/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 7 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/12/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-7/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/12/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-7/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 8 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/01/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-8/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/01/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-8/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 9 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/01/19/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-9/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/01/19/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-9/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and present tense, with multiple other verb forms used as needed to tell the story. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “cuchillo” (knife), “raíces” (roots), “salida” (exit), and “gruñir” (to growl).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/02/01/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-10/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/02/01/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-10/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 1 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 2 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 3 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 4 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 5 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-5/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-5/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 6 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-6/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-6/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 7 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/12/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-7/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/12/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-7/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 8 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/01/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-8/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/01/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-8/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 9 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/01/19/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-9/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/01/19/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-9/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 another trap. And now that they have the treasure, how do they get out of Xibalbá? This adventure of a lifetime is not over yet.   This story is in the third person and present tense, with multiple other verb forms used as needed to tell the story. Important vocabulary in the...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>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 another trap. And now that they have the treasure, how do they get out of Xibalbá? This adventure of a lifetime is not over yet.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and present tense, with multiple other verb forms used as needed to tell the story. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “truco” (trick), “tesoro” (treasure), “calavera” (skull),“pasillo” (passageway/hallway), “palomitas” (popcorn), and “adivinanza” (riddle).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/01/19/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-9/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/01/19/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-9/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 1 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/</a> </p><p>Find part 2 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/</a> </p><p>Find part 3 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/</a></p><p>Find part 4 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/</a></p><p>Find part 5 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-5/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-5/</a> </p><p>Find part 6 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-6/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-6/</a></p><p>Find part 7 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/12/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-7/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/12/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-7/</a></p><p>Find part 8 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/01/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-8/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/01/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-8/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 another trap. And now that they have the treasure, how do they get out of Xibalbá? This adventure of a lifetime is not over yet.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and present tense, with multiple other verb forms used as needed to tell the story. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “truco” (trick), “tesoro” (treasure), “calavera” (skull),“pasillo” (passageway/hallway), “palomitas” (popcorn), and “adivinanza” (riddle).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/01/19/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-9/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/01/19/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-9/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 1 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/</a> </p><p>Find part 2 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/</a> </p><p>Find part 3 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/</a></p><p>Find part 4 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/</a></p><p>Find part 5 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-5/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-5/</a> </p><p>Find part 6 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-6/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-6/</a></p><p>Find part 7 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/12/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-7/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/12/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-7/</a></p><p>Find part 8 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/01/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-8/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/01/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-8/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Xibalbá it is easy to lose your head, both figuratively and literally as Sandra has already discovered. She and her companions have made it through several rooms, but there is no end in sight. The purpose of Xibalbá is to remove home and induce fear. What other tricks and traps have the gods of Xibalbá prepared to torment their guests?   This story is in the third person and present tense, with multiple other verb forms used as needed to tell the story. Important vocabulary in the story in...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In Xibalbá it is easy to lose your head, both figuratively and literally as Sandra has already discovered. She and her companions have made it through several rooms, but there is no end in sight. The purpose of Xibalbá is to remove home and induce fear. What other tricks and traps have the gods of Xibalbá prepared to torment their guests?</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and present tense, with multiple other verb forms used as needed to tell the story. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “lombrices” (worms), “grieta” (crack), “alacrán” (scorpion),“aguijón” (stinger), “equilibrio” (balance), and “rugir” (to growl).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/01/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-8/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/01/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-8/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 1 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 2 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 3 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 4 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 5 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-5/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-5/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 6 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-6/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-6/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 7 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/12/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-7/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/12/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-7/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In Xibalbá it is easy to lose your head, both figuratively and literally as Sandra has already discovered. She and her companions have made it through several rooms, but there is no end in sight. The purpose of Xibalbá is to remove home and induce fear. What other tricks and traps have the gods of Xibalbá prepared to torment their guests?</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and present tense, with multiple other verb forms used as needed to tell the story. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “lombrices” (worms), “grieta” (crack), “alacrán” (scorpion),“aguijón” (stinger), “equilibrio” (balance), and “rugir” (to growl).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/01/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-8/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2026/01/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-8/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 1 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 2 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 3 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 4 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 5 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-5/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-5/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 6 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-6/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-6/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 7 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/12/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-7/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/12/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-7/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Xibalbá, the mayan underworld also known as “the place of fear”, is divided into rooms. Sandra and Gabriel, joined by the evil men hunting them, have already confronted the rooms of gloom, ice, and knives. Now they must make it through the rooms of bats and games without figuratively - or literally - losing their heads.   This story is in the third person and present tense, with multiple other verb forms used as needed to tell the story. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “murciélago...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Xibalbá, the mayan underworld also known as “the place of fear”, is divided into rooms. Sandra and Gabriel, joined by the evil men hunting them, have already confronted the rooms of gloom, ice, and knives. Now they must make it through the rooms of bats and games without figuratively - or literally - losing their heads.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and present tense, with multiple other verb forms used as needed to tell the story. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “murciélago” (bat),“ruido” (noise), “sonido” (sound), “pelota” (ball), “cancha” (court) “chillar” (to cry), “cabeza” (head) and “perder” (to lose).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/12/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-7/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/12/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-7/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 1 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 2 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 3 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 4 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 5 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-5/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-5/</a> </p><p>Find part 6 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-6/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-6/</a></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Xibalbá, the mayan underworld also known as “the place of fear”, is divided into rooms. Sandra and Gabriel, joined by the evil men hunting them, have already confronted the rooms of gloom, ice, and knives. Now they must make it through the rooms of bats and games without figuratively - or literally - losing their heads.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and present tense, with multiple other verb forms used as needed to tell the story. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “murciélago” (bat),“ruido” (noise), “sonido” (sound), “pelota” (ball), “cancha” (court) “chillar” (to cry), “cabeza” (head) and “perder” (to lose).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/12/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-7/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/12/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-7/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 1 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 2 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 3 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 4 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 5 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-5/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-5/</a> </p><p>Find part 6 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-6/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-6/</a></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>La aventura de la vida, parte 6</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The only people to defeat the gods of Xibalba are the Hero Twins, and they did so by resurrecting themselves after being ground into dust. Sandra doesn’t like that option. She finds herself between evil men and a river of sacrificial blood. What other terrifying sights await her in this space the Mayans call “the place of fear”?   This story is in the third person and present tense, with multiple other verb forms used as needed to tell the story. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “b...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The only people to defeat the gods of Xibalba are the Hero Twins, and they did so by resurrecting themselves after being ground into dust. Sandra doesn’t like that option. She finds herself between evil men and a river of sacrificial blood. What other terrifying sights await her in this space the Mayans call “the place of fear”?</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and present tense, with multiple other verb forms used as needed to tell the story. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “bravucón” (bully),“esperanza” (hope), “hielo” (ice), “cuchillo” (knife), “chilla” (cries), and “será” (probably is).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-6/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-6/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 1 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 2 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 3 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 4 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 5 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-5/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-5/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The only people to defeat the gods of Xibalba are the Hero Twins, and they did so by resurrecting themselves after being ground into dust. Sandra doesn’t like that option. She finds herself between evil men and a river of sacrificial blood. What other terrifying sights await her in this space the Mayans call “the place of fear”?</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and present tense, with multiple other verb forms used as needed to tell the story. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “bravucón” (bully),“esperanza” (hope), “hielo” (ice), “cuchillo” (knife), “chilla” (cries), and “será” (probably is).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-6/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-6/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 1 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 2 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 3 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 4 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 5 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-5/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-5/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sandra barely escaped death in an underground river. Now she and Gabriel must find their way out. Each twist and turn of the dark caverns brings them deeper into the underworld.    This story is in the third person and present tense, with some present subjunctive and other verb forms used as needed to tell the story. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “oscuridad” (darkness),“susurrar” (to whisper), “conocimiento” (knowledge), “escalofriante” (scary), and “calaveras” (skulls).   ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Sandra barely escaped death in an underground river. Now she and Gabriel must find their way out. Each twist and turn of the dark caverns brings them deeper into the underworld. </p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and present tense, with some present subjunctive and other verb forms used as needed to tell the story. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “oscuridad” (darkness),“susurrar” (to whisper), “conocimiento” (knowledge), “escalofriante” (scary), and “calaveras” (skulls).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-5/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-5/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 1 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 2 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 3 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 4 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/</a></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sandra barely escaped death in an underground river. Now she and Gabriel must find their way out. Each twist and turn of the dark caverns brings them deeper into the underworld. </p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and present tense, with some present subjunctive and other verb forms used as needed to tell the story. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “oscuridad” (darkness),“susurrar” (to whisper), “conocimiento” (knowledge), “escalofriante” (scary), and “calaveras” (skulls).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-5/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/11/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-5/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 1 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 2 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 3 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 4 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/</a></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sandra and Gabriel have fallen through the floor of the grand pyramid of Chichen Itzá, El Castillo. After solving puzzles and more falling through the pyramids below El Castillo, they have found themselves in a cenote, or underground lake. How will they make it out of this situation before the evil men chasing them catch up? Does Sandra know anything that can help them?    This story is in the third person and present tense, with other verb forms used as needed to tell the story. Importa...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Sandra and Gabriel have fallen through the floor of the grand pyramid of Chichen Itzá, El Castillo. After solving puzzles and more falling through the pyramids below El Castillo, they have found themselves in a cenote, or underground lake. How will they make it out of this situation before the evil men chasing them catch up? Does Sandra know anything that can help them? </p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and present tense, with other verb forms used as needed to tell the story. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “río” (river),“una corte” (a cut), “jalar” (to pull), “muerte” (death), and “el inframundo” (the underworld).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 1 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 2 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 3 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sandra and Gabriel have fallen through the floor of the grand pyramid of Chichen Itzá, El Castillo. After solving puzzles and more falling through the pyramids below El Castillo, they have found themselves in a cenote, or underground lake. How will they make it out of this situation before the evil men chasing them catch up? Does Sandra know anything that can help them? </p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and present tense, with other verb forms used as needed to tell the story. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “río” (river),“una corte” (a cut), “jalar” (to pull), “muerte” (death), and “el inframundo” (the underworld).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-4/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 1 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 2 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 3 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sandra and Gabriel are hiding out in one of the may ruins of Chichen Itzá so they can climb El Castillo and enter the temple. Of course, finding the treasure of the Jaguar King won’t be so easy as Sandra quickly finds out.   This story is in the third person and present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “corazón” (heart),“rugido” (roar), “empujar” (to push), “jade” (jade), “calavera” (skull), “escalofrío” (shiver), and “relieve” (relief, stone art carving in the wall).   No m...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Sandra and Gabriel are hiding out in one of the may ruins of Chichen Itzá so they can climb El Castillo and enter the temple. Of course, finding the treasure of the Jaguar King won’t be so easy as Sandra quickly finds out.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “corazón” (heart),“rugido” (roar), “empujar” (to push), “jade” (jade), “calavera” (skull), “escalofrío” (shiver), and “relieve” (relief, stone art carving in the wall).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 1 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 2 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sandra and Gabriel are hiding out in one of the may ruins of Chichen Itzá so they can climb El Castillo and enter the temple. Of course, finding the treasure of the Jaguar King won’t be so easy as Sandra quickly finds out.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “corazón” (heart),“rugido” (roar), “empujar” (to push), “jade” (jade), “calavera” (skull), “escalofrío” (shiver), and “relieve” (relief, stone art carving in the wall).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/10/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-3/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 1 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 2 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>La aventura de la vida, parte 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On her way to Costa Rica, Sandra was pushed out of a plane and instead landed with a handsome stranger, Gabriel, in the Yucatan peninsula. Gabriel claims he needs Sandra’s help to find the treasure of the Jaguar King. His searching brings them to the ruins of the Mayan city Chichen Itzá.   This story is in the third person and present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “tesoro” (treasure),“coquetear” (to flirt), “jalar” (to pull), and “trono” (throne).   No matter where you ar...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>On her way to Costa Rica, Sandra was pushed out of a plane and instead landed with a handsome stranger, Gabriel, in the Yucatan peninsula. Gabriel claims he needs Sandra’s help to find the treasure of the Jaguar King. His searching brings them to the ruins of the Mayan city Chichen Itzá.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “tesoro” (treasure),“coquetear” (to flirt), “jalar” (to pull), and “trono” (throne).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 1 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On her way to Costa Rica, Sandra was pushed out of a plane and instead landed with a handsome stranger, Gabriel, in the Yucatan peninsula. Gabriel claims he needs Sandra’s help to find the treasure of the Jaguar King. His searching brings them to the ruins of the Mayan city Chichen Itzá.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “tesoro” (treasure),“coquetear” (to flirt), “jalar” (to pull), and “trono” (throne).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-2/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Find part 1 here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>La aventura de la vida, parte 1</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sandra is a Spanish teacher on her way to Costa Rica for a much needed vacation. But Sandra’s plans are interrupted when a handsome stranger pushes her out of the airplane over the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico. Now she is in for the adventure of her life.   This story is in the third person and present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “asiento” (seat),“avión” (plane), “pasillo” (aisle), “agarra” (grab) and “refugiar” (to take shelter).   No matter where you are in your langua...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Sandra is a Spanish teacher on her way to Costa Rica for a much needed vacation. But Sandra’s plans are interrupted when a handsome stranger pushes her out of the airplane over the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico. Now she is in for the adventure of her life.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “asiento” (seat),“avión” (plane), “pasillo” (aisle), “agarra” (grab) and “refugiar” (to take shelter).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sandra is a Spanish teacher on her way to Costa Rica for a much needed vacation. But Sandra’s plans are interrupted when a handsome stranger pushes her out of the airplane over the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico. Now she is in for the adventure of her life.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “asiento” (seat),“avión” (plane), “pasillo” (aisle), “agarra” (grab) and “refugiar” (to take shelter).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/09/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-la-vida-parte-1/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Told Faster: El cuaderno mágico</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Some students feel that they just don’t know anything, so why even try? Perhaps they just need a little bit of motivation and confidence. Daniel is not the smartest student, but he finds inspiration through a magic notebook. Through his magic notebook, he finds a recipe for success. This story is told in the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: cuaderno -notebook, maestro -teacher, mochila -backpack, and respuesta -answer. No matter where you are in your language journey...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Some students feel that they just don’t know anything, so why even try? Perhaps they just need a little bit of motivation and confidence. Daniel is not the smartest student, but he finds inspiration through a magic notebook. Through his magic notebook, he finds a recipe for success.</p><p>This story is told in the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: <em>cuaderno</em> -notebook, <em>maestro </em>-teacher, <em>mochila</em> -backpack, and <em>respuesta</em> -answer<em>.</em></p><p>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: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/08/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-el-cuaderno-magico/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/08/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-el-cuaderno-magico/</a> </p><p>You can find the original recording of this story at: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-cuaderno-magico/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-cuaderno-magico/</a> </p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> or donating to Small Town Spanish Teacher on Venmo or PayPal.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Some students feel that they just don’t know anything, so why even try? Perhaps they just need a little bit of motivation and confidence. Daniel is not the smartest student, but he finds inspiration through a magic notebook. Through his magic notebook, he finds a recipe for success.</p><p>This story is told in the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: <em>cuaderno</em> -notebook, <em>maestro </em>-teacher, <em>mochila</em> -backpack, and <em>respuesta</em> -answer<em>.</em></p><p>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: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/08/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-el-cuaderno-magico/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/08/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-el-cuaderno-magico/</a> </p><p>You can find the original recording of this story at: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-cuaderno-magico/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-cuaderno-magico/</a> </p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> or donating to Small Town Spanish Teacher on Venmo or PayPal.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Told Faster: Las mariposas monarcas</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hannah is a curious girl. When a butterfly lands in her back yard, she wants to learn all about it. After visiting the library, she learns that these butterflies are special and that they fly all the way to Mexico from Canada. What else will she learn about the mariposa monarca? This story is told in the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: mariposa -butterfly, alas -wings, biblioteca -library, algodoncillo -milkweed, and oruga -caterpillar. No matter where you are in yo...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Hannah is a curious girl. When a butterfly lands in her back yard, she wants to learn all about it. After visiting the library, she learns that these butterflies are special and that they fly all the way to Mexico from Canada. What else will she learn about the mariposa monarca?</p><p>This story is told in the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: <em>mariposa</em> -butterfly, <em>alas </em>-wings, <em>biblioteca</em> -library, <em>algodoncillo</em> -milkweed, and <em>oruga </em>-caterpillar<em>.</em></p><p>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: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/07/28/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-las-mariposas-monarcas/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/07/28/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-las-mariposas-monarcas/</a> </p><p>You can find the original recording of this story at: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/01/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-mariposas-monarcas/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/01/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-mariposas-monarcas/</a> </p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> or donating to Small Town Spanish Teacher on Venmo or PayPal.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hannah is a curious girl. When a butterfly lands in her back yard, she wants to learn all about it. After visiting the library, she learns that these butterflies are special and that they fly all the way to Mexico from Canada. What else will she learn about the mariposa monarca?</p><p>This story is told in the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: <em>mariposa</em> -butterfly, <em>alas </em>-wings, <em>biblioteca</em> -library, <em>algodoncillo</em> -milkweed, and <em>oruga </em>-caterpillar<em>.</em></p><p>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: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/07/28/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-las-mariposas-monarcas/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/07/28/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-las-mariposas-monarcas/</a> </p><p>You can find the original recording of this story at: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/01/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-mariposas-monarcas/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/01/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-mariposas-monarcas/</a> </p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> or donating to Small Town Spanish Teacher on Venmo or PayPal.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>El sendero</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I love hiking in nature. At the beginning of July I did a few really difficult hikes in the mountains. While they were hard, they were also stunningly beautiful. Today’s story recounts the poetic beauty I find when hiking on the trail.   This story is in the first person and present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “sendero” (trail),“árboles” (trees), “flores” (flowers), “cascada” (waterfall) and “sigue” (continues/follows).   No ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I love hiking in nature. At the beginning of July I did a few really difficult hikes in the mountains. While they were hard, they were also stunningly beautiful. Today’s story recounts the poetic beauty I find when hiking on the trail.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the first person and present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “sendero” (trail),“árboles” (trees), “flores” (flowers), “cascada” (waterfall) and “sigue” (continues/follows).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/07/18/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-sendero/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/07/18/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-sendero/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I love hiking in nature. At the beginning of July I did a few really difficult hikes in the mountains. While they were hard, they were also stunningly beautiful. Today’s story recounts the poetic beauty I find when hiking on the trail.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the first person and present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “sendero” (trail),“árboles” (trees), “flores” (flowers), “cascada” (waterfall) and “sigue” (continues/follows).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/07/18/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-sendero/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/07/18/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-sendero/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Told Faster: Los tres cerditos</itunes:title>
    <title>Told Faster: Los tres cerditos</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The story of the three little pigs, or los tres cerditos, is one of the first many kids learn. This story of hard work, personal responsibility, and delayed gratification never goes out of style.    This story is told mostly in the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: cerditos -little pigs, lobo -wolf, bosque - forest, paja -straw, madera -wood, ladrillos -bricks, and fuerte - strong.   No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The story of the three little pigs, or <em>los tres cerditos</em>, is one of the first many kids learn. This story of hard work, personal responsibility, and delayed gratification never goes out of style. </p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told mostly in the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: <em>cerditos </em>-little pigs, <em>lobo </em>-wolf,<em> bosque</em> - forest, <em>paja </em>-straw, <em>madera </em>-wood, <em>ladrillos</em> -bricks, and <em>fuerte</em> - strong.</p><p><br/></p><p>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: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/07/03/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-los-tres-cerditos/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/07/03/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-los-tres-cerditos/</a> </p><p>You can find the original recording of this story at: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/04/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-los-tres-cerditos/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/04/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-los-tres-cerditos/</a> </p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> or donating to Small Town Spanish Teacher on Venmo or PayPal.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The story of the three little pigs, or <em>los tres cerditos</em>, is one of the first many kids learn. This story of hard work, personal responsibility, and delayed gratification never goes out of style. </p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told mostly in the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: <em>cerditos </em>-little pigs, <em>lobo </em>-wolf,<em> bosque</em> - forest, <em>paja </em>-straw, <em>madera </em>-wood, <em>ladrillos</em> -bricks, and <em>fuerte</em> - strong.</p><p><br/></p><p>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: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/07/03/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-los-tres-cerditos/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/07/03/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-los-tres-cerditos/</a> </p><p>You can find the original recording of this story at: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/04/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-los-tres-cerditos/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/04/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-los-tres-cerditos/</a> </p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> or donating to Small Town Spanish Teacher on Venmo or PayPal.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Eloy el alux</itunes:title>
    <title>Eloy el alux</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In my recent trip to Mexico I learned about the aluxes, small elves that, according to Mayan folklore, protect the nature of the Yucatán Peninsula. Today’s story is about one of the aluxes and the mischief that they stir up when their environment is disturbed without their permission.   This story is in the third person and present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “alux” (mayan word for a spiritual little person that causes chaos or brings luck, depending on how you treat it...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In my recent trip to Mexico I learned about the aluxes, small elves that, according to Mayan folklore, protect the nature of the Yucatán Peninsula. Today’s story is about one of the aluxes and the mischief that they stir up when their environment is disturbed without their permission.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “alux” (mayan word for a spiritual little person that causes chaos or brings luck, depending on how you treat it), “cenote” (“water-filled sinkhole, sometimes covered, sometimes open, often very deep and fed by underground rivers”), “dejar” (to leave),“divertirse” (to have fun), “se ríe” (laughs), “travieso” (mischievous), “herramientas” (tools), and “caras” (faces).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/06/23/simple-stories-in-spanish-eloy-el-alux/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/06/23/simple-stories-in-spanish-eloy-el-alux/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In my recent trip to Mexico I learned about the aluxes, small elves that, according to Mayan folklore, protect the nature of the Yucatán Peninsula. Today’s story is about one of the aluxes and the mischief that they stir up when their environment is disturbed without their permission.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “alux” (mayan word for a spiritual little person that causes chaos or brings luck, depending on how you treat it), “cenote” (“water-filled sinkhole, sometimes covered, sometimes open, often very deep and fed by underground rivers”), “dejar” (to leave),“divertirse” (to have fun), “se ríe” (laughs), “travieso” (mischievous), “herramientas” (tools), and “caras” (faces).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/06/23/simple-stories-in-spanish-eloy-el-alux/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/06/23/simple-stories-in-spanish-eloy-el-alux/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Told Faster: La Llorona</itunes:title>
    <title>Told Faster: La Llorona</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Scary stories exist in every language, in every country. In the Spanish speaking world, none is more well known or widespread than the story of the weeping woman, La Llorona. La Llorona haunts rivers and lakes as she searches for her drowned children. If she can’t find them, she might just grab you.   This story is told in the third person using the present and past tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “tiene miedo” (is scared), “niño” (child), “mujer” (woman), “hombre” (man), ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Scary stories exist in every language, in every country. In the Spanish speaking world, none is more well known or widespread than the story of the weeping woman, La Llorona. La Llorona haunts rivers and lakes as she searches for her drowned children. If she can’t find them, she might just grab you.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told in the third person using the present and past tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “tiene miedo” (is scared), “niño” (child), “mujer” (woman), “hombre” (man), “hijos” (children), and “río” (river).</p><p> </p><p>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: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/06/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-la-llorona/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/06/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-la-llorona/</a> </p><p>You can find the original recording of this story at: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/10/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-llorona/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/10/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-llorona/</a> </p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> or donating to Small Town Spanish Teacher on Venmo or PayPal.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Scary stories exist in every language, in every country. In the Spanish speaking world, none is more well known or widespread than the story of the weeping woman, La Llorona. La Llorona haunts rivers and lakes as she searches for her drowned children. If she can’t find them, she might just grab you.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told in the third person using the present and past tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “tiene miedo” (is scared), “niño” (child), “mujer” (woman), “hombre” (man), “hijos” (children), and “río” (river).</p><p> </p><p>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: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/06/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-la-llorona/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/06/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-la-llorona/</a> </p><p>You can find the original recording of this story at: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/10/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-llorona/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/10/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-llorona/</a> </p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> or donating to Small Town Spanish Teacher on Venmo or PayPal.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Told Faster: Hasta luego</itunes:title>
    <title>Told Faster: Hasta luego</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The end of the school year sparks excitement for summer break, but it can also cause some sadness and students and teachers say goodbye - some for the summer, some for longer. Imani walks through the halls chanting “hasta luego” (see you later) to those she passes, until she realizes that she might not actually “see” some of them in the future. Will she have to say goodbye?    This story is told in the third person using the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “com...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The end of the school year sparks excitement for summer break, but it can also cause some sadness and students and teachers say goodbye - some for the summer, some for longer. Imani walks through the halls chanting “hasta luego” (see you later) to those she passes, until she realizes that she might not actually “see” some of them in the future. Will she have to say goodbye? </p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told in the third person using the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “compañeros” (classmates), “maestro” (teacher), “termina” (ends), and “hasta luego” (see you later).</p><p>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: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/05/19/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-hasta-luego/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/05/19/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-hasta-luego/</a> </p><p>You can find the original recording of this story at: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-hasta-luego/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-hasta-luego/</a> </p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> or donating to Small Town Spanish Teacher on Venmo or PayPal.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The end of the school year sparks excitement for summer break, but it can also cause some sadness and students and teachers say goodbye - some for the summer, some for longer. Imani walks through the halls chanting “hasta luego” (see you later) to those she passes, until she realizes that she might not actually “see” some of them in the future. Will she have to say goodbye? </p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told in the third person using the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “compañeros” (classmates), “maestro” (teacher), “termina” (ends), and “hasta luego” (see you later).</p><p>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: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/05/19/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-hasta-luego/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/05/19/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-hasta-luego/</a> </p><p>You can find the original recording of this story at: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-hasta-luego/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-hasta-luego/</a> </p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> or donating to Small Town Spanish Teacher on Venmo or PayPal.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Told Faster: Mi salud mental</itunes:title>
    <title>Told Faster: Mi salud mental</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[I care a lot about mental health. I usually feel like I have a good grasp of my own mental health, but there are days I want to ignore the world and all my responsibilities in it. I have many activities that help boost my mental health and today I would like to share a few.   This story is told in the first person using mostly the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “me siento” (I feel), “salud” (health), “levantar pesas” (lift weights), and “felicidad” (happiness).   N...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>I care a lot about mental health. I usually feel like I have a good grasp of my own mental health, but there are days I want to ignore the world and all my responsibilities in it. I have many activities that help boost my mental health and today I would like to share a few.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told in the first person using mostly the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “me siento” (I feel), “salud” (health), “levantar pesas” (lift weights), and “felicidad” (happiness).</p><p><br/></p><p>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: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/05/05/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-mi-salud-mental/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/05/05/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-mi-salud-mental/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>You can find the original recording of this story at: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/10/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-salud-mental/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/10/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-salud-mental/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I care a lot about mental health. I usually feel like I have a good grasp of my own mental health, but there are days I want to ignore the world and all my responsibilities in it. I have many activities that help boost my mental health and today I would like to share a few.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told in the first person using mostly the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “me siento” (I feel), “salud” (health), “levantar pesas” (lift weights), and “felicidad” (happiness).</p><p><br/></p><p>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: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/05/05/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-mi-salud-mental/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/05/05/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-mi-salud-mental/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>You can find the original recording of this story at: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/10/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-salud-mental/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/10/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-salud-mental/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Srin y Anna</itunes:title>
    <title>Srin y Anna</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Srin is from India, Anna is from Spain. They met on the beach in Miami. Since that first meeting, they have become inseparable. Now they are ready for the next chapter in life’s adventure.   This story is in the third person and includes multiple tenses, including present, past, perfect and future. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “ambos” (both),“pandemia” (pandemic), and “media naranja” (“other half”).   No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Srin is from India, Anna is from Spain. They met on the beach in Miami. Since that first meeting, they have become inseparable. Now they are ready for the next chapter in life’s adventure.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and includes multiple tenses, including present, past, perfect and future. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “ambos” (both),“pandemia” (pandemic), and “media naranja” (“other half”).</p><p> </p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/04/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-srin-y-anna/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/04/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-srin-y-anna/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Srin is from India, Anna is from Spain. They met on the beach in Miami. Since that first meeting, they have become inseparable. Now they are ready for the next chapter in life’s adventure.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and includes multiple tenses, including present, past, perfect and future. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “ambos” (both),“pandemia” (pandemic), and “media naranja” (“other half”).</p><p> </p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/04/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-srin-y-anna/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/04/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-srin-y-anna/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> . You can also find me on Venmo and PayPal @Small Town Spanish Teacher</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Semana Santa told faster</itunes:title>
    <title>Semana Santa told faster</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a faster retell of La Semana Santa from season 4. Semana Santa, or “Holy Week” occurs the week before Easter. While it is a religious celebration all over the world, the most grand Semana Santa arguably is in Sevilla, España. The week is filled with processions of penitents and pasos that depict the events leading to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. While it is a very religious event, you do not need to be religious to appreciate the history and culture of one...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a faster retell of La Semana Santa from season 4. Semana Santa, or “Holy Week” occurs the week before Easter. While it is a religious celebration all over the world, the most grand Semana Santa arguably is in Sevilla, España. The week is filled with processions of penitents and pasos that depict the events leading to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. While it is a very religious event, you do not need to be religious to appreciate the history and culture of one of the longest living Spanish traditions. </p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told in the the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “paso” (religious float), “Pascua Florida” (Easter), “llevar” (to wear), “cruz” (cross), and “cofradía” (brotherhood). </p><p><br/></p><p>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: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/04/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-la-semana-santa/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/04/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-la-semana-santa/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>You can find the original recording of this story at: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/08/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-semana-santa/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/08/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-semana-santa/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a faster retell of La Semana Santa from season 4. Semana Santa, or “Holy Week” occurs the week before Easter. While it is a religious celebration all over the world, the most grand Semana Santa arguably is in Sevilla, España. The week is filled with processions of penitents and pasos that depict the events leading to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. While it is a very religious event, you do not need to be religious to appreciate the history and culture of one of the longest living Spanish traditions. </p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told in the the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “paso” (religious float), “Pascua Florida” (Easter), “llevar” (to wear), “cruz” (cross), and “cofradía” (brotherhood). </p><p><br/></p><p>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: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/04/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-la-semana-santa/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/04/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-la-semana-santa/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>You can find the original recording of this story at: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/08/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-semana-santa/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/08/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-semana-santa/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 22:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>El gatito atrevido</itunes:title>
    <title>El gatito atrevido</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Juan is a little cat. In a previous episode (El gatito valiente: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/05/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-gatito-valiente/ ), Juan got separated from his family in a construction site. He was a shy, scared cat, but that experience made him brave and daring. Now Juan goes out of his way to explore the world around him. But he still prefers a good construction site.   This story is in the third person and the present tense, with some past tense. Important voca...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Juan is a little cat. In a previous episode (El gatito valiente: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/05/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-gatito-valiente/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/05/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-gatito-valiente/</a> ), Juan got separated from his family in a construction site. He was a shy, scared cat, but that experience made him brave and daring. Now Juan goes out of his way to explore the world around him. But he still prefers a good construction site.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the present tense, with some past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “casco” (helmet) “destornillador” (screwdriver),“martillo” (hammer), “llave grifa” (pipe wrench), “almádena” (sledgehammer), “la pared” (wall) and “alfombra” (carpet). </p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/04/14/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-gatito-atrevido/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/04/14/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-gatito-atrevido/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> or donating to Small Town Spanish Teacher on Venmo or PayPal.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Juan is a little cat. In a previous episode (El gatito valiente: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/05/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-gatito-valiente/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/05/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-gatito-valiente/</a> ), Juan got separated from his family in a construction site. He was a shy, scared cat, but that experience made him brave and daring. Now Juan goes out of his way to explore the world around him. But he still prefers a good construction site.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the present tense, with some past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “casco” (helmet) “destornillador” (screwdriver),“martillo” (hammer), “llave grifa” (pipe wrench), “almádena” (sledgehammer), “la pared” (wall) and “alfombra” (carpet). </p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/04/14/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-gatito-atrevido/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/04/14/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-gatito-atrevido/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> or donating to Small Town Spanish Teacher on Venmo or PayPal.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Told Faster: El gatito valiente</itunes:title>
    <title>Told Faster: El gatito valiente</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a faster retell of El gatito valiente from season. Juan is a little cat. He thought today would be like any other day exploring with his family, but instead he woke up to discover that is home became a construction site! Will he be able to make his way through the heavy equipment and find his family?   This story is in the third person and the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “viga” (beam),“tierra” (dirt), “borde” (edge), “busca” (looks for), “grúa” (...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a faster retell of El gatito valiente from season. Juan is a little cat. He thought today would be like any other day exploring with his family, but instead he woke up to discover that is home became a construction site! Will he be able to make his way through the heavy equipment and find his family?</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “viga” (beam),“tierra” (dirt), “borde” (edge), “busca” (looks for), “grúa” (crane) and “volquete” (dump truck).</p><p><br/></p><p>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: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/04/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-el-gatito-valiente/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/04/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-el-gatito-valiente/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>You can find the original recording of this story here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/05/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-gatito-valiente/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/05/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-gatito-valiente/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a faster retell of El gatito valiente from season. Juan is a little cat. He thought today would be like any other day exploring with his family, but instead he woke up to discover that is home became a construction site! Will he be able to make his way through the heavy equipment and find his family?</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “viga” (beam),“tierra” (dirt), “borde” (edge), “busca” (looks for), “grúa” (crane) and “volquete” (dump truck).</p><p><br/></p><p>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: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/04/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-el-gatito-valiente/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/04/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-el-gatito-valiente/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>You can find the original recording of this story here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/05/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-gatito-valiente/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/05/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-gatito-valiente/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Panteras Negras</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[My son wrote a research story for his 5th grade class about black panthers. Through his writing I learned a lot about black panthers that I didn’t know before, like they are actually jaguars and leopards, not their own species! I enjoyed the story so much that I asked him to tell it with me.   This story is in the third person and the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “pantera” (panther),“depredador” (predator), “presa” (prey), “hogar” (home), and “genial” (cool/...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>My son wrote a research story for his 5th grade class about black panthers. Through his writing I learned a lot about black panthers that I didn’t know before, like they are actually jaguars and leopards, not their own species! I enjoyed the story so much that I asked him to tell it with me.</p><p> </p><p>This story is in the third person and the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “pantera” (<b>panther</b>),“depredador” (<b>predator</b>), “presa” (<b>prey</b>), “hogar” (<b>home</b>), and “genial” (<b>cool/neat</b>).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/03/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-panteras-negras/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/03/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-panteras-negras/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>If you would like to send money to my son for his hard work, just write &quot;for John&quot; in the comment.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My son wrote a research story for his 5th grade class about black panthers. Through his writing I learned a lot about black panthers that I didn’t know before, like they are actually jaguars and leopards, not their own species! I enjoyed the story so much that I asked him to tell it with me.</p><p> </p><p>This story is in the third person and the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “pantera” (<b>panther</b>),“depredador” (<b>predator</b>), “presa” (<b>prey</b>), “hogar” (<b>home</b>), and “genial” (<b>cool/neat</b>).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/03/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-panteras-negras/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/03/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-panteras-negras/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>If you would like to send money to my son for his hard work, just write &quot;for John&quot; in the comment.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Las Fallas told faster</itunes:title>
    <title>Las Fallas told faster</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is a faster retell of the celebration of Las Fallas. One of my favorite fiestas occurs in March in the city of Valencia, España. San José (St. Joseph) is the patron saint of Valencia and in his honor, they build impressive life-like sculptures. They also decorate a tall statue of the Virgen María with sweet-smelling carnations and light up the sky with “fuegos artificiales”, or fireworks.   This legend is told in the both the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases in...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a faster retell of the celebration of Las Fallas. One of my favorite fiestas occurs in March in the city of Valencia, España. San José (St. Joseph) is the patron saint of Valencia and in his honor, they build impressive life-like sculptures. They also decorate a tall statue of the Virgen María with sweet-smelling carnations and light up the sky with “fuegos artificiales”, or fireworks.</p><p><br/></p><p>This legend is told in the both the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “madera” (wood), “quema” (burn), “fuego” (fire), “vestido” (dress) and “calle” (street). 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: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/03/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-las-fallas/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/03/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-las-fallas/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>You can find the original recording of this story here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/04/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-celebracion-de-las-fallas/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/04/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-celebracion-de-las-fallas/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is a faster retell of the celebration of Las Fallas. One of my favorite fiestas occurs in March in the city of Valencia, España. San José (St. Joseph) is the patron saint of Valencia and in his honor, they build impressive life-like sculptures. They also decorate a tall statue of the Virgen María with sweet-smelling carnations and light up the sky with “fuegos artificiales”, or fireworks.</p><p><br/></p><p>This legend is told in the both the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “madera” (wood), “quema” (burn), “fuego” (fire), “vestido” (dress) and “calle” (street). 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: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/03/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-las-fallas/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/03/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-told-faster-las-fallas/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>You can find the original recording of this story here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/04/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-celebracion-de-las-fallas/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/04/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-celebracion-de-las-fallas/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Greg, el perro cazador de pitones</itunes:title>
    <title>Greg, el perro cazador de pitones</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Every now and again I am sent a story by a listener. Today’s fascinating, true story comes from Sharon.   The Florida Everglades is facing a big problem. Many of its native species are being killed off by Burmese pythons. However, a dog named Greg is helping to clear to Everglades of this stealthy predator, hunting down snakes invisible to the naked eye.   This story is in the third person and the present and past tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “piton” (python),“pantano” ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Every now and again I am sent a story by a listener. Today’s fascinating, true story comes from Sharon.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Florida Everglades is facing a big problem. Many of its native species are being killed off by Burmese pythons. However, a dog named Greg is helping to clear to Everglades of this stealthy predator, hunting down snakes invisible to the naked eye.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the present and past tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “piton” (python),“pantano” (swamp), “cazar” (to hunt), “cazador” (hunter), and “refugio” (shelter).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/03/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-greg-el-perro-cazador-de-pitones/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/03/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-greg-el-perro-cazador-de-pitones/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every now and again I am sent a story by a listener. Today’s fascinating, true story comes from Sharon.</p><p><br/></p><p>The Florida Everglades is facing a big problem. Many of its native species are being killed off by Burmese pythons. However, a dog named Greg is helping to clear to Everglades of this stealthy predator, hunting down snakes invisible to the naked eye.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the present and past tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “piton” (python),“pantano” (swamp), “cazar” (to hunt), “cazador” (hunter), and “refugio” (shelter).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/03/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-greg-el-perro-cazador-de-pitones/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/03/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-greg-el-perro-cazador-de-pitones/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Dave la chica</itunes:title>
    <title>Dave la chica</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[One of my favorite activities is to create stories with my students. Today’s was created by my Spanish 1 college class. You can see illustrations of our class story on my website through the link in the show notes.   Dave is a fun-loving, active young woman. She does a different activity every day of the week. Her activities take her all over the world.   This story is in the third person and the present tense with a little bit of past and conditional tenses. Please suspend all logic as the p...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>One of my favorite activities is to create stories with my students. Today’s was created by my Spanish 1 college class. You can see illustrations of our class story on my website through the link in the show notes.</p><p><br/></p><p>Dave is a fun-loving, active young woman. She does a different activity every day of the week. Her activities take her all over the world.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the present tense with a little bit of past and conditional tenses. Please suspend all logic as the point of the story was to talk about the calendar, weather, and activities, and it is not logical. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “verano” (summer),“invierno” (winter), “tiempo” (weather), “charcos” (puddles),“camión” (truck), and “baloncesto” (basketball).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/02/19/simple-stories-in-spanish-dave-la-chica/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/02/19/simple-stories-in-spanish-dave-la-chica/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of my favorite activities is to create stories with my students. Today’s was created by my Spanish 1 college class. You can see illustrations of our class story on my website through the link in the show notes.</p><p><br/></p><p>Dave is a fun-loving, active young woman. She does a different activity every day of the week. Her activities take her all over the world.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the present tense with a little bit of past and conditional tenses. Please suspend all logic as the point of the story was to talk about the calendar, weather, and activities, and it is not logical. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “verano” (summer),“invierno” (winter), “tiempo” (weather), “charcos” (puddles),“camión” (truck), and “baloncesto” (basketball).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/02/19/simple-stories-in-spanish-dave-la-chica/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/02/19/simple-stories-in-spanish-dave-la-chica/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Ramona la mona capuchina</itunes:title>
    <title>Ramona la mona capuchina</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today celebrates 5 years of Simple Stories in Spanish! In honor of its 5th anniversary, I have decided to retell one of my favorite stories from season 1. This story was inspired by the capuchin monkeys that I saw all over Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica.   Who doesn’t enjoy a day at the beach? Ramona certainly does. She goes to the beach every day and watches all the tourists. But Ramona isn’t just anybody, she is a capuchin monkey and is very famous for her thieving ways.   This ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Today celebrates 5 years of Simple Stories in Spanish! In honor of its 5th anniversary, I have decided to retell one of my favorite stories from season 1. This story was inspired by the capuchin monkeys that I saw all over Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica.</p><p><br/></p><p>Who doesn’t enjoy a day at the beach? Ramona certainly does. She goes to the beach every day and watches all the tourists. But Ramona isn’t just anybody, she is a capuchin monkey and is very famous for her thieving ways.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “playa” (beach), “arena” (sand), “comida” (food), and “mono” (monkey).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/02/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-ramona-la-mona-capuchina/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/02/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-ramona-la-mona-capuchina/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today celebrates 5 years of Simple Stories in Spanish! In honor of its 5th anniversary, I have decided to retell one of my favorite stories from season 1. This story was inspired by the capuchin monkeys that I saw all over Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica.</p><p><br/></p><p>Who doesn’t enjoy a day at the beach? Ramona certainly does. She goes to the beach every day and watches all the tourists. But Ramona isn’t just anybody, she is a capuchin monkey and is very famous for her thieving ways.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “playa” (beach), “arena” (sand), “comida” (food), and “mono” (monkey).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/02/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-ramona-la-mona-capuchina/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/02/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-ramona-la-mona-capuchina/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Una vida aburrida</itunes:title>
    <title>Una vida aburrida</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Juan lives a boring life in a boring house, driving a boring car to a boring job. When he turns 40, he decides that it is time to do something exciting, so he turns to the world of extreme sports.   This story is in the third person and the present tense with a sprinkling of past and future. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “aburrida” (boring),“deportes” (sports), “paracaidismo” (skydiving), “espeleología” (spelunking), and “buceo” (scuba diving).   No matter where you are in your ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Juan lives a boring life in a boring house, driving a boring car to a boring job. When he turns 40, he decides that it is time to do something exciting, so he turns to the world of extreme sports.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the present tense with a sprinkling of past and future. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “aburrida” (boring),“deportes” (sports), “paracaidismo” (skydiving), “espeleología” (spelunking), and “buceo” (scuba diving).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/01/27/simple-stories-in-spanish-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/01/27/simple-stories-in-spanish-2/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Juan lives a boring life in a boring house, driving a boring car to a boring job. When he turns 40, he decides that it is time to do something exciting, so he turns to the world of extreme sports.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the present tense with a sprinkling of past and future. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “aburrida” (boring),“deportes” (sports), “paracaidismo” (skydiving), “espeleología” (spelunking), and “buceo” (scuba diving).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/01/27/simple-stories-in-spanish-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/01/27/simple-stories-in-spanish-2/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Feliz Navidad</itunes:title>
    <title>Feliz Navidad</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Isabel wishes she were home for Christmas instead of all alone in a big city. She knows that other people in her apartment building are also alone, so when the electricity goes out, she decides to spread light and joy through candles and song.   This story is in the third person and the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “siente” (feels),“vecinos” (neighbors), “velas” (candles),“caja” (box), “Navidad” (Christmas), “Nochebuena” (Christmas Eve, and “villancicos” (carols)...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Isabel wishes she were home for Christmas instead of all alone in a big city. She knows that other people in her apartment building are also alone, so when the electricity goes out, she decides to spread light and joy through candles and song.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “siente” (feels),“vecinos” (neighbors), “velas” (candles),“caja” (box), “Navidad” (Christmas), “Nochebuena” (Christmas Eve, and “villancicos” (carols).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/12/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-feliz-navidad/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/12/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-feliz-navidad/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Isabel wishes she were home for Christmas instead of all alone in a big city. She knows that other people in her apartment building are also alone, so when the electricity goes out, she decides to spread light and joy through candles and song.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “siente” (feels),“vecinos” (neighbors), “velas” (candles),“caja” (box), “Navidad” (Christmas), “Nochebuena” (Christmas Eve, and “villancicos” (carols).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/12/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-feliz-navidad/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/12/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-feliz-navidad/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>El pavo flojo</itunes:title>
    <title>El pavo flojo</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pablo Pavo is a lazy turkey. He lives in the woods and just wants to eat all day. The other woodland animals are worried about Pablo. They know hunting season is coming and Pablo needs to learn how to avoid humans. Each animal gives Pablo advice on how to stay safe. But, will Pablo listen?   This story is in the third person and the present tense with multiple instances of the present subjunctive tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “pavo” (turkey), “consejo” (advice),“evitar” (...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Pablo Pavo is a lazy turkey. He lives in the woods and just wants to eat all day. The other woodland animals are worried about Pablo. They know hunting season is coming and Pablo needs to learn how to avoid humans. Each animal gives Pablo advice on how to stay safe. But, will Pablo listen?</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the present tense with multiple instances of the present subjunctive tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “pavo” (turkey), “consejo” (advice),“evitar” (to avoid), “cazar” (to hunt), and “patas” (legs/feet).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/11/25/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-pavo-flojo/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/11/25/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-pavo-flojo/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pablo Pavo is a lazy turkey. He lives in the woods and just wants to eat all day. The other woodland animals are worried about Pablo. They know hunting season is coming and Pablo needs to learn how to avoid humans. Each animal gives Pablo advice on how to stay safe. But, will Pablo listen?</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the present tense with multiple instances of the present subjunctive tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “pavo” (turkey), “consejo” (advice),“evitar” (to avoid), “cazar” (to hunt), and “patas” (legs/feet).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/11/25/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-pavo-flojo/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/11/25/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-pavo-flojo/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>El hijo robot, parte 6 (conclusión)</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Catalina, Gustavo, and Benjamín are trapped. Their only way out is to build a robot for the man who took them: Javier. But, Catalina and Gustavo have a different plan - one that will allow them to escape with their robot son and take down Javier in the process. Will they be able to pull it off?   This story is in the third person and the present tense with some past, future, perfect, and subjunctive tenses as well. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “cerebro” (brain), “piel” (skin), ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Catalina, Gustavo, and Benjamín are trapped. Their only way out is to build a robot for the man who took them: Javier. But, Catalina and Gustavo have a different plan - one that will allow them to escape with their robot son and take down Javier in the process. Will they be able to pull it off?</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the present tense with some past, future, perfect, and subjunctive tenses as well. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “cerebro” (brain), “piel” (skin), “salir” (to leave), and “enciende” (ignite/turn on).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/11/05/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-hijo-robot-parte-6-conclusion/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/11/05/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-hijo-robot-parte-6-conclusion/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Catalina, Gustavo, and Benjamín are trapped. Their only way out is to build a robot for the man who took them: Javier. But, Catalina and Gustavo have a different plan - one that will allow them to escape with their robot son and take down Javier in the process. Will they be able to pull it off?</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the present tense with some past, future, perfect, and subjunctive tenses as well. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “cerebro” (brain), “piel” (skin), “salir” (to leave), and “enciende” (ignite/turn on).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/11/05/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-hijo-robot-parte-6-conclusion/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/11/05/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-hijo-robot-parte-6-conclusion/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>El hijo robot, parte 5</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Catalina and Gustavo worked hard to bring their child Benjamín to life. After the neighbors discovered their secret, they were taken away to a secret location. Now, their son is being held hostage in a way to make them create more robots like him. Will Catalina and Gustavo find a way out?   This story is in the third person and the present tense with some future, conditional, subjunctive, and perfect tense use as well. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “taller” (workshop), “cerebro”...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Catalina and Gustavo worked hard to bring their child Benjamín to life. After the neighbors discovered their secret, they were taken away to a secret location. Now, their son is being held hostage in a way to make them create more robots like him. Will Catalina and Gustavo find a way out?</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the present tense with some future, conditional, subjunctive, and perfect tense use as well. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “taller” (workshop), “cerebro” (brain), “tapar” (to cover), “confía” (trusts), and “mientras” (while).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/10/27/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-hijo-robot-parte-5/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/10/27/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-hijo-robot-parte-5/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Catalina and Gustavo worked hard to bring their child Benjamín to life. After the neighbors discovered their secret, they were taken away to a secret location. Now, their son is being held hostage in a way to make them create more robots like him. Will Catalina and Gustavo find a way out?</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the present tense with some future, conditional, subjunctive, and perfect tense use as well. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “taller” (workshop), “cerebro” (brain), “tapar” (to cover), “confía” (trusts), and “mientras” (while).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/10/27/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-hijo-robot-parte-5/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/10/27/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-hijo-robot-parte-5/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>El hijo robot, parte 4</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Benjamín is not like other children. He goes to school and enjoys playing, but he is not a normal child: he is a robot child. He had an accident in front of his friend Elian. Now, Elian and other kids are whispering about him and calling him a monster. Catalina and Gustavo are willing to do anything to protect their little family, but will it be enough?   This story is in the third person and the present tense with some future tense and subjunctive as well. Important vocabulary in the story i...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Benjamín is not like other children. He goes to school and enjoys playing, but he is not a normal child: he is a robot child. He had an accident in front of his friend Elian. Now, Elian and other kids are whispering about him and calling him a monster. Catalina and Gustavo are willing to do anything to protect their little family, but will it be enough?</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the present tense with some future tense and subjunctive as well. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “se acerca” (approaches/nears), “vete” (go away), “piedras” (stones), and “abraza” (hugs).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/09/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-hijo-robot-parte-4/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/09/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-hijo-robot-parte-4/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Benjamín is not like other children. He goes to school and enjoys playing, but he is not a normal child: he is a robot child. He had an accident in front of his friend Elian. Now, Elian and other kids are whispering about him and calling him a monster. Catalina and Gustavo are willing to do anything to protect their little family, but will it be enough?</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the present tense with some future tense and subjunctive as well. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “se acerca” (approaches/nears), “vete” (go away), “piedras” (stones), and “abraza” (hugs).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/09/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-hijo-robot-parte-4/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/09/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-hijo-robot-parte-4/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>El hijo robot, parte 3</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Catalina and Gustavo built a robot child. Now that child wants to go to school like other children. There are so many things that could go wrong, but they take the risk. Will it work? Will they be able to convince everyone that Benjamín is a normal 10-year-old child?   This story is in the third person and the present tense with some future tense as well. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “ajustes” (adjustments), “vuelven” (return), “cuerpo” (body), and “seguro” (safe).   No matter ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Catalina and Gustavo built a robot child. Now that child wants to go to school like other children. There are so many things that could go wrong, but they take the risk. Will it work? Will they be able to convince everyone that Benjamín is a normal 10-year-old child?</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the present tense with some future tense as well. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “ajustes” (adjustments), “vuelven” (return), “cuerpo” (body), and “seguro” (safe).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/09/11/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-hijo-robot-parte-3/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/09/11/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-hijo-robot-parte-3/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Catalina and Gustavo built a robot child. Now that child wants to go to school like other children. There are so many things that could go wrong, but they take the risk. Will it work? Will they be able to convince everyone that Benjamín is a normal 10-year-old child?</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the present tense with some future tense as well. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “ajustes” (adjustments), “vuelven” (return), “cuerpo” (body), and “seguro” (safe).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/09/11/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-hijo-robot-parte-3/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/09/11/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-hijo-robot-parte-3/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>El hijo robot, parte 2</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Catalina and Gustavo want a child so badly that they build a robot together. They are so happy when everything works. They love spending time with their robot son, but he feels like something is missing.   This story is in the third person and the present tense with some future tense as well. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “reemplazar” (replace), “jardín trasero” (backyard), “vecinos” (neighbors), “rostro” (face), and “herida” (wound).   No matter where you are in your language j...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Catalina and Gustavo want a child so badly that they build a robot together. They are so happy when everything works. They love spending time with their robot son, but he feels like something is missing.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the present tense with some future tense as well. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “reemplazar” (replace), “jardín trasero” (backyard), “vecinos” (neighbors), “rostro” (face), and “herida” (wound).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/08/28/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-hijo-robot-parte-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/08/28/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-hijo-robot-parte-2/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Catalina and Gustavo want a child so badly that they build a robot together. They are so happy when everything works. They love spending time with their robot son, but he feels like something is missing.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the present tense with some future tense as well. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “reemplazar” (replace), “jardín trasero” (backyard), “vecinos” (neighbors), “rostro” (face), and “herida” (wound).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/08/28/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-hijo-robot-parte-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/08/28/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-hijo-robot-parte-2/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>El hijo robot, parte 1</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Catalina and Gustavo are very happy together, but something, or someone, is missing. When they learn they can’t have children, Catalina decides they should build a child, not a monster like Frankenstein, but a robot child. This story is in the third person and the present tense with some future tense as well. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “funciona” (works/functions), “crear” (create), “piel” (skin), “cerebro” (brain), and “á” and “emos” at the end of a verb (will). No matter wh...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Catalina and Gustavo are very happy together, but something, or someone, is missing. When they learn they can’t have children, Catalina decides they should build a child, not a monster like Frankenstein, but a robot child.</p><p>This story is in the third person and the present tense with some future tense as well. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “funciona” (works/functions), “crear” (create), “piel” (skin), “cerebro” (brain), and “á” and “emos” at the end of a verb (will).</p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/08/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-hijo-robot/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/08/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-hijo-robot/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Catalina and Gustavo are very happy together, but something, or someone, is missing. When they learn they can’t have children, Catalina decides they should build a child, not a monster like Frankenstein, but a robot child.</p><p>This story is in the third person and the present tense with some future tense as well. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “funciona” (works/functions), “crear” (create), “piel” (skin), “cerebro” (brain), and “á” and “emos” at the end of a verb (will).</p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/08/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-hijo-robot/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/08/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-hijo-robot/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>El monstruo</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Arturo the monster lives alone in the mountains. He is tired of being alone in his cave and decides to go to the city to make some animal friends. Some animals look down on him because of his size, looks, and smell, but one animal steals his heart.   This story is in the third person and the past tense with some present tense dialogue. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “apestaba” (stank/smelt bad),“lastimado” (hurt), “mono” (monkey), and “cerdo” (pig).  No matter where you are in yo...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Arturo the monster lives alone in the mountains. He is tired of being alone in his cave and decides to go to the city to make some animal friends. Some animals look down on him because of his size, looks, and smell, but one animal steals his heart.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the past tense with some present tense dialogue. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “apestaba” (stank/smelt bad),“lastimado” (hurt), “mono” (monkey), and “cerdo” (pig).<br/><br/>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/07/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-monstruo/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/07/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-monstruo/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Arturo the monster lives alone in the mountains. He is tired of being alone in his cave and decides to go to the city to make some animal friends. Some animals look down on him because of his size, looks, and smell, but one animal steals his heart.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the past tense with some present tense dialogue. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “apestaba” (stank/smelt bad),“lastimado” (hurt), “mono” (monkey), and “cerdo” (pig).<br/><br/>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/07/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-monstruo/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/07/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-monstruo/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Felices para siempre</itunes:title>
    <title>Felices para siempre</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Laura almost died. She was bit by an enormous viper, but thankfully Mauricio arrived with an antidote just in time. Mauricio is confused. One minute he was battling in a competition of knights, drinking water offered by the princess and the next minute he finds out he has been married to her for a year. Fausto is a snake. He was never able to get to the potion that would turn him back into a person. How will this story end?   This story is in the third person and the past tense. It also inclu...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Laura almost died. She was bit by an enormous viper, but thankfully Mauricio arrived with an antidote just in time. Mauricio is confused. One minute he was battling in a competition of knights, drinking water offered by the princess and the next minute he finds out he has been married to her for a year. Fausto is a snake. He was never able to get to the potion that would turn him back into a person. How will this story end?</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the past tense. It also includes complex grammar in the form of the conditional and past subjunctive and past perfect tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “hada madrina” (fairy godmother),“varita mágica” (magic wand), “recordar” (to remember), and “parecía” (seemed).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/07/03/simple-stories-in-spanish-felices-para-siempre/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/07/03/simple-stories-in-spanish-felices-para-siempre/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Laura almost died. She was bit by an enormous viper, but thankfully Mauricio arrived with an antidote just in time. Mauricio is confused. One minute he was battling in a competition of knights, drinking water offered by the princess and the next minute he finds out he has been married to her for a year. Fausto is a snake. He was never able to get to the potion that would turn him back into a person. How will this story end?</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the past tense. It also includes complex grammar in the form of the conditional and past subjunctive and past perfect tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “hada madrina” (fairy godmother),“varita mágica” (magic wand), “recordar” (to remember), and “parecía” (seemed).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/07/03/simple-stories-in-spanish-felices-para-siempre/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/07/03/simple-stories-in-spanish-felices-para-siempre/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>El caballero Mauricio</itunes:title>
    <title>El caballero Mauricio</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mauricio is a great knight who only wants one thing: to make his queen happy. But he doesn’t know how to do that because she is dying of a snake bite. The queen needs a doctor, not a silly knight. Perhaps the answer is in the books Laura is always reading.   This story is in the third person and the past tense. It also includes complex grammar in the form of the conditional and past subjunctive and past perfect tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “caballero” (knight),“víbora” ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Mauricio is a great knight who only wants one thing: to make his queen happy. But he doesn’t know how to do that because she is dying of a snake bite. The queen needs a doctor, not a silly knight. Perhaps the answer is in the books Laura is always reading.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the past tense. It also includes complex grammar in the form of the conditional and past subjunctive and past perfect tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “caballero” (knight),“víbora” (viper/snake), “veneno” (venom/poison), and “enferma” (sick).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/06/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-caballero-mauricio/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/06/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-caballero-mauricio/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mauricio is a great knight who only wants one thing: to make his queen happy. But he doesn’t know how to do that because she is dying of a snake bite. The queen needs a doctor, not a silly knight. Perhaps the answer is in the books Laura is always reading.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the past tense. It also includes complex grammar in the form of the conditional and past subjunctive and past perfect tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “caballero” (knight),“víbora” (viper/snake), “veneno” (venom/poison), and “enferma” (sick).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/06/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-caballero-mauricio/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/06/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-caballero-mauricio/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>El mago Fausto</itunes:title>
    <title>El mago Fausto</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fausto wants to be king so he is causing problems that only he can solve. First birds, then rats terrorized the town before he came in and led them away with his magic. The kingdom is impressed, but will they be impressed enough to overthrow Queen Laura and make him their king?   This story is in the third person and the past tense. It also includes complex grammar in the form of the conditional and past subjunctive tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “culebra” (snake), “morde...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Fausto wants to be king so he is causing problems that only he can solve. First birds, then rats terrorized the town before he came in and led them away with his magic. The kingdom is impressed, but will they be impressed enough to overthrow Queen Laura and make him their king?</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the past tense. It also includes complex grammar in the form of the conditional and past subjunctive tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “culebra” (snake), “morder” (to bite), “escamas” (scales), veneno (venom/poison), and “cuerda” (rope). </p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/06/05/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-mago-fausto/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/06/05/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-mago-fausto/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Fausto wants to be king so he is causing problems that only he can solve. First birds, then rats terrorized the town before he came in and led them away with his magic. The kingdom is impressed, but will they be impressed enough to overthrow Queen Laura and make him their king?</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the past tense. It also includes complex grammar in the form of the conditional and past subjunctive tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “culebra” (snake), “morder” (to bite), “escamas” (scales), veneno (venom/poison), and “cuerda” (rope). </p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/06/05/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-mago-fausto/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/06/05/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-mago-fausto/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Problemas en el reino</itunes:title>
    <title>Problemas en el reino</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Part 2 of "La princesa Laura"  Fausto is not happy that his plan to become king was ruined when Mauricio drank a potion intended for Laura. Now Laura is queen and Mauricio is everyone’s hero. If only Fausto could become more important to the people than Laura and Mauricio. Maybe if he causes problems that only he can solve with his magic, the people will see that they need him as their king.   This story is in the third person and the past tense. It also includes complex grammar in the form o...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Part 2 of &quot;La princesa Laura&quot;<br/><br/>Fausto is not happy that his plan to become king was ruined when Mauricio drank a potion intended for Laura. Now Laura is queen and Mauricio is everyone’s hero. If only Fausto could become more important to the people than Laura and Mauricio. Maybe if he causes problems that only he can solve with his magic, the people will see that they need him as their king.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the past tense. It also includes complex grammar in the form of the conditional and past subjunctive tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “reina” (queen), “reino” (kingdom), “mago” (magician/wizard), “creía” (believed/thought), and encantar (to enchant/curse).<br/><br/>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/05/21/simple-stories-in-spanish-problemas-en-el-reino/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/05/21/simple-stories-in-spanish-problemas-en-el-reino/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Part 2 of &quot;La princesa Laura&quot;<br/><br/>Fausto is not happy that his plan to become king was ruined when Mauricio drank a potion intended for Laura. Now Laura is queen and Mauricio is everyone’s hero. If only Fausto could become more important to the people than Laura and Mauricio. Maybe if he causes problems that only he can solve with his magic, the people will see that they need him as their king.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the past tense. It also includes complex grammar in the form of the conditional and past subjunctive tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “reina” (queen), “reino” (kingdom), “mago” (magician/wizard), “creía” (believed/thought), and encantar (to enchant/curse).<br/><br/>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/05/21/simple-stories-in-spanish-problemas-en-el-reino/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/05/21/simple-stories-in-spanish-problemas-en-el-reino/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>La princesa Laura</itunes:title>
    <title>La princesa Laura</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hector is the king of a distant kingdom. He has one daughter who he wants to see married to a strong knight before he dies. Laura, his daughter, has no interest in marrying. She just wants to read and study to become a novelist. Hector turns to Fausto the wizard to enchant his daughter into marrying a valiant knight.   This story is in the third person and the past tense. It also includes complex grammar in the form of the conditional and past subjunctive tenses. Important vocabulary in the s...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Hector is the king of a distant kingdom. He has one daughter who he wants to see married to a strong knight before he dies. Laura, his daughter, has no interest in marrying. She just wants to read and study to become a novelist. Hector turns to Fausto the wizard to enchant his daughter into marrying a valiant knight.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the past tense. It also includes complex grammar in the form of the conditional and past subjunctive tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “rey” (king), “reino” (kingdom), “caballero” (knight), “espada” (sword), “escudo” (shield), and encantar (to enchant/curse). </p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/05/07/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-princesa-laura/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/05/07/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-princesa-laura/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hector is the king of a distant kingdom. He has one daughter who he wants to see married to a strong knight before he dies. Laura, his daughter, has no interest in marrying. She just wants to read and study to become a novelist. Hector turns to Fausto the wizard to enchant his daughter into marrying a valiant knight.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is in the third person and the past tense. It also includes complex grammar in the form of the conditional and past subjunctive tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “rey” (king), “reino” (kingdom), “caballero” (knight), “espada” (sword), “escudo” (shield), and encantar (to enchant/curse). </p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/05/07/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-princesa-laura/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/05/07/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-princesa-laura/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 14:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Juana &quot;la Loca&quot;</itunes:title>
    <title>Juana &quot;la Loca&quot;</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many kings and queens are given nicknames along with their titles. Juana was the third child of Isabel and Fernando “the Catholics”. Her nickname, “la loca”, or “the crazy one” came from her dramatic outbursts, often related to her husband, Felipe “the Handsome”. The question remains, was Juana really loca? Or was she the victim of circumstances and manipulations well out of her control?   This story is told in the third person and the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Many kings and queens are given nicknames along with their titles. Juana was the third child of Isabel and Fernando “the Catholics”. Her nickname, “la loca”, or “the crazy one” came from her dramatic outbursts, often related to her husband, Felipe “the Handsome”. The question remains, was Juana really loca? Or was she the victim of circumstances and manipulations well out of her control?</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told in the third person and the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “heredero” (heir), “nacimiento” (birth), “rey” (king), “reina” (queen) and “poder” (power).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/04/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-juana-la-loca/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/04/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-juana-la-loca/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many kings and queens are given nicknames along with their titles. Juana was the third child of Isabel and Fernando “the Catholics”. Her nickname, “la loca”, or “the crazy one” came from her dramatic outbursts, often related to her husband, Felipe “the Handsome”. The question remains, was Juana really loca? Or was she the victim of circumstances and manipulations well out of her control?</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told in the third person and the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “heredero” (heir), “nacimiento” (birth), “rey” (king), “reina” (queen) and “poder” (power).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/04/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-juana-la-loca/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/04/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-juana-la-loca/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>El primer Inca</itunes:title>
    <title>El primer Inca</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[“Inca” or “Sapa Inca” is the title given to the kings of the Incan Empire. The incas did not have a written language, rather they had a rich oral tradition. Due to the lack of records, it is hard to know when exactly the Incan state, Tahuantinsuyo began. However, oral tradition tells of the Sun God, Inti, and his desire for a civilized people in the Andes mountains. He sent his son, Manco Capac, to make that dream a reality. Thus Manco Capac became the first Inca.   This story is told in the ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>“Inca” or “Sapa Inca” is the title given to the kings of the Incan Empire. The incas did not have a written language, rather they had a rich oral tradition. Due to the lack of records, it is hard to know when exactly the Incan state, Tahuantinsuyo began. However, oral tradition tells of the Sun God, Inti, and his desire for a civilized people in the Andes mountains. He sent his son, Manco Capac, to make that dream a reality. Thus Manco Capac became the first Inca.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told in the third person and the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “gente” (people), “hundir” (to sink), “tierra” (earth), “enseñó” (taught) and “venerar” (to worship).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/03/12/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-primer-inca/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/03/12/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-primer-inca/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>“Inca” or “Sapa Inca” is the title given to the kings of the Incan Empire. The incas did not have a written language, rather they had a rich oral tradition. Due to the lack of records, it is hard to know when exactly the Incan state, Tahuantinsuyo began. However, oral tradition tells of the Sun God, Inti, and his desire for a civilized people in the Andes mountains. He sent his son, Manco Capac, to make that dream a reality. Thus Manco Capac became the first Inca.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told in the third person and the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “gente” (people), “hundir” (to sink), “tierra” (earth), “enseñó” (taught) and “venerar” (to worship).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/03/12/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-primer-inca/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/03/12/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-primer-inca/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:season>9</itunes:season>
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    <itunes:title>El nacimiento de una lengua</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sign Language is a beautiful form of communication. For many years, the Deaf community was denied education, in large part because of Aristotle. Thankfully, many people recognized the ability of deaf people to communicate using signs. Sign Language became documented and standardized. However, due to dictatorship and revolution, in 1980s Nicaragua, sign language didn’t really exist. So, a group of deaf students created their own language from nothing.   This story is told in the third person a...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Sign Language is a beautiful form of communication. For many years, the Deaf community was denied education, in large part because of Aristotle. Thankfully, many people recognized the ability of deaf people to communicate using signs. Sign Language became documented and standardized. However, due to dictatorship and revolution, in 1980s Nicaragua, sign language didn’t really exist. So, a group of deaf students created their own language from nothing.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told in the third person and the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “lengua de señas/lenguaje de signos” (sign language), “sordo” (deaf), “alfabetización” (literacy), and “labios” (lips).<br/><br/>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/02/27/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-nacimiento-de-una-lengua/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/02/27/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-nacimiento-de-una-lengua/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sign Language is a beautiful form of communication. For many years, the Deaf community was denied education, in large part because of Aristotle. Thankfully, many people recognized the ability of deaf people to communicate using signs. Sign Language became documented and standardized. However, due to dictatorship and revolution, in 1980s Nicaragua, sign language didn’t really exist. So, a group of deaf students created their own language from nothing.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told in the third person and the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “lengua de señas/lenguaje de signos” (sign language), “sordo” (deaf), “alfabetización” (literacy), and “labios” (lips).<br/><br/>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/02/27/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-nacimiento-de-una-lengua/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/02/27/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-nacimiento-de-una-lengua/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>El Popol Vuh</itunes:title>
    <title>El Popol Vuh</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In their attempts to convert the native peoples of the Americas to Christianity, Catholic missionaries destroyed many elements of preHispanic cultures, including their books. The mayan culture in particular had hundreds, if not thousands, of books and documents concerning mythology, astronomy, history and religion. Thankfully, one person thought to record this information and hid it. That book, El Popol Vuh, was found and preserved by a sympathetic friar. Today you can even read it online.   ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In their attempts to convert the native peoples of the Americas to Christianity, Catholic missionaries destroyed many elements of preHispanic cultures, including their books. The mayan culture in particular had hundreds, if not thousands, of books and documents concerning mythology, astronomy, history and religion. Thankfully, one person thought to record this information and hid it. That book, El Popol Vuh, was found and preserved by a sympathetic friar. Today you can even read it online.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told in the third person and the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “códice” (codex/ancient text), “fray” (friar), “lengua” (language/tongue), and “lo” (it).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/02/14/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-popol-vuh/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/02/14/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-popol-vuh/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In their attempts to convert the native peoples of the Americas to Christianity, Catholic missionaries destroyed many elements of preHispanic cultures, including their books. The mayan culture in particular had hundreds, if not thousands, of books and documents concerning mythology, astronomy, history and religion. Thankfully, one person thought to record this information and hid it. That book, El Popol Vuh, was found and preserved by a sympathetic friar. Today you can even read it online.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told in the third person and the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “códice” (codex/ancient text), “fray” (friar), “lengua” (language/tongue), and “lo” (it).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/02/14/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-popol-vuh/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/02/14/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-popol-vuh/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>La ciudadania de Puerto Rico</itunes:title>
    <title>La ciudadania de Puerto Rico</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Puerto Rico is an anomaly. After being visited by Christopher Columbus in 1493, it fell under Spanish rule. England, Portugal, and France attempted invasions, but Puerto Rico did not break free from Spain until 1898 when the Treaty of Paris ended the Spanish-American war and gave Puerto Rico to the United States. Today it remains an unincorporated territory of the US, but that could change in the near future.    This story is told in the third person and the present and past tense. Impor...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Puerto Rico is an anomaly. After being visited by Christopher Columbus in 1493, it fell under Spanish rule. England, Portugal, and France attempted invasions, but Puerto Rico did not break free from Spain until 1898 when the Treaty of Paris ended the Spanish-American war and gave Puerto Rico to the United States. Today it remains an unincorporated territory of the US, but that could change in the near future. </p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told in the third person and the present and past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “ciudadano” (citizen), “estadounidense” (American/of the United States), “derecho” (right), and “guerra” (war).<br/><br/>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/01/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-ciudadania-de-puerto-rico/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/01/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-ciudadania-de-puerto-rico/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Puerto Rico is an anomaly. After being visited by Christopher Columbus in 1493, it fell under Spanish rule. England, Portugal, and France attempted invasions, but Puerto Rico did not break free from Spain until 1898 when the Treaty of Paris ended the Spanish-American war and gave Puerto Rico to the United States. Today it remains an unincorporated territory of the US, but that could change in the near future. </p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told in the third person and the present and past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “ciudadano” (citizen), “estadounidense” (American/of the United States), “derecho” (right), and “guerra” (war).<br/><br/>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/01/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-ciudadania-de-puerto-rico/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/01/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-ciudadania-de-puerto-rico/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Maradona y la mano de Dios</itunes:title>
    <title>Maradona y la mano de Dios</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Diego Maradona is one of the greatest footballers, or soccer players, of all time. He started playing professionally just before his 16th birthday. He was already a popular player when he arrived at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. However, it would be his performance here, especially in the quarterfinal game against England, that would cement his name in history.   This story is told in the third person and the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “ganó” (won/beat), “partido”...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Diego Maradona is one of the greatest footballers, or soccer players, of all time. He started playing professionally just before his 16th birthday. He was already a popular player when he arrived at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. However, it would be his performance here, especially in the quarterfinal game against England, that would cement his name in history.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told in the third person and the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “ganó” (won/beat), “partido” (game), “pelota” (ball), “golpeó” (hit), and “Inglaterra” (England).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/01/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-maradona-y-la-mano-de-dios/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/01/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-maradona-y-la-mano-de-dios/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Diego Maradona is one of the greatest footballers, or soccer players, of all time. He started playing professionally just before his 16th birthday. He was already a popular player when he arrived at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. However, it would be his performance here, especially in the quarterfinal game against England, that would cement his name in history.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told in the third person and the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “ganó” (won/beat), “partido” (game), “pelota” (ball), “golpeó” (hit), and “Inglaterra” (England).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/01/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-maradona-y-la-mano-de-dios/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2024/01/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-maradona-y-la-mano-de-dios/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 22:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>El milagro en los Andes</itunes:title>
    <title>El milagro en los Andes</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[When the Old Christians Rugby Club chartered a flight from Uruguay to Chile, they were excited at the prospect of their upcoming match. The 45 passengers included the team and some family and friends. The plane hit turbulence over the Andes mountains resulting in a crash that would prove fatal for many on board. The remaining survivors were trapped on a snowy mountain, not knowing their fate.   This story does discuss death and other disturbing images, so listener discretion is advised.   Thi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>When the Old Christians Rugby Club chartered a flight from Uruguay to Chile, they were excited at the prospect of their upcoming match. The 45 passengers included the team and some family and friends. The plane hit turbulence over the Andes mountains resulting in a crash that would prove fatal for many on board. The remaining survivors were trapped on a snowy mountain, not knowing their fate.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story does discuss death and other disturbing images, so listener discretion is advised.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told in the third person and the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “chocó” (crashed), “avión” (plane), “fuselaje” (fuselage/main body of an aircraft), “heridas” (wounds/injuries), “siguieron” (continued/kept going) and “sobrevivientes” (survivors).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/12/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-milagro-en-los-andes/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/12/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-milagro-en-los-andes/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When the Old Christians Rugby Club chartered a flight from Uruguay to Chile, they were excited at the prospect of their upcoming match. The 45 passengers included the team and some family and friends. The plane hit turbulence over the Andes mountains resulting in a crash that would prove fatal for many on board. The remaining survivors were trapped on a snowy mountain, not knowing their fate.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story does discuss death and other disturbing images, so listener discretion is advised.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told in the third person and the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “chocó” (crashed), “avión” (plane), “fuselaje” (fuselage/main body of an aircraft), “heridas” (wounds/injuries), “siguieron” (continued/kept going) and “sobrevivientes” (survivors).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/12/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-milagro-en-los-andes/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/12/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-milagro-en-los-andes/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 29 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>El Canal de Panamá</itunes:title>
    <title>El Canal de Panamá</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Panama Canal plays a critical role in today’s global commerce, but it almost didn’t happen. A group of French engineers led by Charles De Lesseps spent nine years in Panama excavating earth to no avail. Later, Theodore Roosevelt took up the canal dream. Another 10 years of hard labor resulted in the engineering feat that is the Panama Canal.   This story is told in the third person and the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “obreros” (workers), “esclusa” (canal lock),...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Panama Canal plays a critical role in today’s global commerce, but it almost didn’t happen. A group of French engineers led by Charles De Lesseps spent nine years in Panama excavating earth to no avail. Later, Theodore Roosevelt took up the canal dream. Another 10 years of hard labor resulted in the engineering feat that is the Panama Canal.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told in the third person and the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “obreros” (workers), “esclusa” (canal lock), “tratado” (treaty) and a lot of numbers like “mil” (thousand) and “cientos” (hundreds).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/12/06/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-canal-de-panama/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/12/06/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-canal-de-panama/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Panama Canal plays a critical role in today’s global commerce, but it almost didn’t happen. A group of French engineers led by Charles De Lesseps spent nine years in Panama excavating earth to no avail. Later, Theodore Roosevelt took up the canal dream. Another 10 years of hard labor resulted in the engineering feat that is the Panama Canal.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told in the third person and the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “obreros” (workers), “esclusa” (canal lock), “tratado” (treaty) and a lot of numbers like “mil” (thousand) and “cientos” (hundreds).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/12/06/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-canal-de-panama/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/12/06/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-canal-de-panama/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2023 22:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Napoleón y España</itunes:title>
    <title>Napoleón y España</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In 1808 Napoleon Bonaparte placed his older brother Joseph on the Spanish throne. This act led to multiple uprisings. After a short reign of only 5 years, Joseph left Spain and King Ferdinand VII reclaimed the throne. Those 5 tumultuous years led to many changes in Spain and its colonies.   This story is told in the third person and the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “rey” (king), “poder” (power), and the verb “mandar” (to send or order).   No matter where you are in ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In 1808 Napoleon Bonaparte placed his older brother Joseph on the Spanish throne. This act led to multiple uprisings. After a short reign of only 5 years, Joseph left Spain and King Ferdinand VII reclaimed the throne. Those 5 tumultuous years led to many changes in Spain and its colonies.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told in the third person and the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “rey” (king), “poder” (power), and the verb “mandar” (to send or order).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/11/20/simple-stories-in-spanish-napoleon-y-espana/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/11/20/simple-stories-in-spanish-napoleon-y-espana/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In 1808 Napoleon Bonaparte placed his older brother Joseph on the Spanish throne. This act led to multiple uprisings. After a short reign of only 5 years, Joseph left Spain and King Ferdinand VII reclaimed the throne. Those 5 tumultuous years led to many changes in Spain and its colonies.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told in the third person and the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “rey” (king), “poder” (power), and the verb “mandar” (to send or order).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/11/20/simple-stories-in-spanish-napoleon-y-espana/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/11/20/simple-stories-in-spanish-napoleon-y-espana/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>La muerte de Moctezuma</itunes:title>
    <title>La muerte de Moctezuma</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Moctezuma II is largely considered to be the last true Aztec emperor. He died shortly after inviting the Spanish, led by Hernán Cortés, into the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlán. Moctezuma was a priest and a great general before becoming a respected leader. But public opinion of him changed drastically when he was imprisoned by the very Spaniards he invited into his town. His people became so angry that they threw rocks at him, and killed him. Or did they?   This story is told in the third person ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Moctezuma II is largely considered to be the last true Aztec emperor. He died shortly after inviting the Spanish, led by Hernán Cortés, into the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlán. Moctezuma was a priest and a great general before becoming a respected leader. But public opinion of him changed drastically when he was imprisoned by the very Spaniards he invited into his town. His people became so angry that they threw rocks at him, and killed him. Or did they?</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told in the third person and the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “herido” (wounded), “sacerdote” (priest), “argumentan” (argue), and the verb “creer” (to believe).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/11/07/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-muerte-de-moctezuma/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/11/07/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-muerte-de-moctezuma/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Moctezuma II is largely considered to be the last true Aztec emperor. He died shortly after inviting the Spanish, led by Hernán Cortés, into the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlán. Moctezuma was a priest and a great general before becoming a respected leader. But public opinion of him changed drastically when he was imprisoned by the very Spaniards he invited into his town. His people became so angry that they threw rocks at him, and killed him. Or did they?</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told in the third person and the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “herido” (wounded), “sacerdote” (priest), “argumentan” (argue), and the verb “creer” (to believe).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/11/07/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-muerte-de-moctezuma/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/11/07/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-muerte-de-moctezuma/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Mi salud mental</itunes:title>
    <title>Mi salud mental</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[I have been thinking a lot lately about mental health. I usually feel like I have a good grasp of my own mental health, but there are days I want to ignore the world and all my responsibilities in it. I have many activities that help boost my mental health and today I would like to share a few. Please note, I am not a mental health professional and what works for me may not work for everyone.   This story is told in the first person using mostly the present tense. Important vocabulary in the ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>I have been thinking a lot lately about mental health. I usually feel like I have a good grasp of my own mental health, but there are days I want to ignore the world and all my responsibilities in it. I have many activities that help boost my mental health and today I would like to share a few. Please note, I am not a mental health professional and what works for me may not work for everyone.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told in the first person using mostly the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “me siento” (I feel), “salud” (health), “levantar pesas” (lift weights), and “felicidad” (happiness)</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/10/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-salud-mental/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/10/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-salud-mental/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have been thinking a lot lately about mental health. I usually feel like I have a good grasp of my own mental health, but there are days I want to ignore the world and all my responsibilities in it. I have many activities that help boost my mental health and today I would like to share a few. Please note, I am not a mental health professional and what works for me may not work for everyone.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told in the first person using mostly the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “me siento” (I feel), “salud” (health), “levantar pesas” (lift weights), and “felicidad” (happiness)</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/10/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-salud-mental/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/10/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-salud-mental/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>La cerámica de Lisa</itunes:title>
    <title>La cerámica de Lisa</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Thirty years ago, Lisa took a pottery class. She learned the basics of throwing, forming, and firing clay. Now she is an expert potter, creating pieces for stores, events, and individuals.   This story is told in the third person using the present and past tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “la cerámica” (ceramics/pottery), “arcilla” (clay), “barbotina” (slip: water-clay mixture), “tornear” (to throw clay on a wheel), “torno” (pottery wheel), “esmaltar” (to glaze), and “asas”...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Thirty years ago, Lisa took a pottery class. She learned the basics of throwing, forming, and firing clay. Now she is an expert potter, creating pieces for stores, events, and individuals.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told in the third person using the present and past tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “la cerámica” (ceramics/pottery), “arcilla” (clay), “barbotina” (slip: water-clay mixture), “tornear” (to throw clay on a wheel), “torno” (pottery wheel), “esmaltar” (to glaze), and “asas” (handles).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/09/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-ceramica-de-lisa/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/09/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-ceramica-de-lisa/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Check out Lisa&apos;s pottery at her website: <a href='https://ljakobsbergceramics.com/'>ljakobsbergceramics</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thirty years ago, Lisa took a pottery class. She learned the basics of throwing, forming, and firing clay. Now she is an expert potter, creating pieces for stores, events, and individuals.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told in the third person using the present and past tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “la cerámica” (ceramics/pottery), “arcilla” (clay), “barbotina” (slip: water-clay mixture), “tornear” (to throw clay on a wheel), “torno” (pottery wheel), “esmaltar” (to glaze), and “asas” (handles).</p><p><br/></p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/09/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-ceramica-de-lisa/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/09/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-ceramica-de-lisa/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p>Check out Lisa&apos;s pottery at her website: <a href='https://ljakobsbergceramics.com/'>ljakobsbergceramics</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 21:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Mi obsesión con Lego</itunes:title>
    <title>Mi obsesión con Lego</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. I love Lego sets. I have been playing with them for as long as I can remember. When I was young, I would build and stage houses. Now that I’m older, I help my sons build whatever their heart desires and make stop motion videos.   This story is told in the first person using both the past and present tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “recuerdo” (I remember), “minifigura” (minifigure/Lego person), “divertirs...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. I love Lego sets. I have been playing with them for as long as I can remember. When I was young, I would build and stage houses. Now that I’m older, I help my sons build whatever their heart desires and make stop motion videos.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the first person using both the past and present tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “recuerdo” (I remember), “minifigura” (minifigure/Lego person), “divertirse” (to have fun), and “me encanta” (I love).<br/><br/>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/08/25/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-obsesion-con-lego/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/08/25/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-obsesion-con-lego/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. I love Lego sets. I have been playing with them for as long as I can remember. When I was young, I would build and stage houses. Now that I’m older, I help my sons build whatever their heart desires and make stop motion videos.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the first person using both the past and present tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “recuerdo” (I remember), “minifigura” (minifigure/Lego person), “divertirse” (to have fun), and “me encanta” (I love).<br/><br/>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/08/25/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-obsesion-con-lego/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/08/25/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-obsesion-con-lego/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2023 16:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Un viaje a Perú</itunes:title>
    <title>Un viaje a Perú</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. My high school Spanish teacher had a poster of Machu Picchu on his wall. I would look at that poster and tell myself that one day I would visit those magical ruins in the mountains of Peru. That day came in the summer of 2009.   This story is told in the first person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “edificio” (building), pared (wall), “empinado” (steep), “altura” (height), and quechua (a na...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. My high school Spanish teacher had a poster of Machu Picchu on his wall. I would look at that poster and tell myself that one day I would visit those magical ruins in the mountains of Peru. That day came in the summer of 2009.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the first person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “edificio” (building), pared (wall), “empinado” (steep), “altura” (height), and quechua (a native Peruvian language).</p><p> </p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/07/28/simple-stories-in-spanish-un-viaje-a-peru/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/07/28/simple-stories-in-spanish-un-viaje-a-peru/</a> </p><p> </p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p> </p><p>Check out my new book “La Aventura de Zunzuncito” based on season 5 of this podcast! <a href='https://amzn.to/3Kbatpq'>https://amzn.to/3Kbatpq</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. My high school Spanish teacher had a poster of Machu Picchu on his wall. I would look at that poster and tell myself that one day I would visit those magical ruins in the mountains of Peru. That day came in the summer of 2009.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the first person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “edificio” (building), pared (wall), “empinado” (steep), “altura” (height), and quechua (a native Peruvian language).</p><p> </p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/07/28/simple-stories-in-spanish-un-viaje-a-peru/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/07/28/simple-stories-in-spanish-un-viaje-a-peru/</a> </p><p> </p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p> </p><p>Check out my new book “La Aventura de Zunzuncito” based on season 5 of this podcast! <a href='https://amzn.to/3Kbatpq'>https://amzn.to/3Kbatpq</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>En el teatro</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. I love the theater. I love acting and singing and being in front of an audience. I haven’t been on a stage in years, but I have wonderful memories from my time in the theater.   This story is told in the first person using both the present and past tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: comedieta (skit), obra de teatro (play), escenario (stage), palco (theater balcony) and asiento (seat).   No matter where...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. I love the theater. I love acting and singing and being in front of an audience. I haven’t been on a stage in years, but I have wonderful memories from my time in the theater.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the first person using both the present and past tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: comedieta (skit), obra de teatro (play), escenario (stage), palco (theater balcony) and asiento (seat).</p><p> </p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/07/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-en-el-teatro/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/07/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-en-el-teatro/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. I love the theater. I love acting and singing and being in front of an audience. I haven’t been on a stage in years, but I have wonderful memories from my time in the theater.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the first person using both the present and past tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: comedieta (skit), obra de teatro (play), escenario (stage), palco (theater balcony) and asiento (seat).</p><p> </p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/07/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-en-el-teatro/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/07/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-en-el-teatro/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Mi viaje a Colorado</itunes:title>
    <title>Mi viaje a Colorado</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. If you’ve been following me for a while, you may know that I am from the state of Minnesota, but I live in Colorado. So, how did I get here? It wasn’t an easy decision or experience to move to Colorado, however, I am glad to be here and couldn’t imagine living anywhere else.    This story is told in the first person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “entrevista” (interview), “vuelo” (fli...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. If you’ve been following me for a while, you may know that I am from the state of Minnesota, but I live in Colorado. So, how did I get here? It wasn’t an easy decision or experience to move to Colorado, however, I am glad to be here and couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. </p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the first person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “entrevista” (interview), “vuelo” (flight), puerta de embarque (gate in an airport terminal), retraso (delay), and ventilador (electric fan).</p><p> </p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/07/06/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-viaje-a-colorado/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/07/06/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-viaje-a-colorado/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. If you’ve been following me for a while, you may know that I am from the state of Minnesota, but I live in Colorado. So, how did I get here? It wasn’t an easy decision or experience to move to Colorado, however, I am glad to be here and couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. </p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the first person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “entrevista” (interview), “vuelo” (flight), puerta de embarque (gate in an airport terminal), retraso (delay), and ventilador (electric fan).</p><p> </p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/07/06/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-viaje-a-colorado/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/07/06/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-viaje-a-colorado/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Mi semestre en España</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. One of the best things I ever did was spend a semester of college in Spain. I lived with families and attended La Universidad de Navarra in Pamplona. I made many friends and traveled all over. I immersed myself in the language and culture. While that experience was more years ago than I care to admit, I remember it fondly.    This story is told in the first person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. One of the best things I ever did was spend a semester of college in Spain. I lived with families and attended La Universidad de Navarra in Pamplona. I made many friends and traveled all over. I immersed myself in the language and culture. While that experience was more years ago than I care to admit, I remember it fondly. </p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the first person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “recuerdo” (I remember) and “fui” (I went).</p><p> </p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/06/28/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-semestre-en-espana/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/06/28/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-semestre-en-espana/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. One of the best things I ever did was spend a semester of college in Spain. I lived with families and attended La Universidad de Navarra in Pamplona. I made many friends and traveled all over. I immersed myself in the language and culture. While that experience was more years ago than I care to admit, I remember it fondly. </p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the first person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “recuerdo” (I remember) and “fui” (I went).</p><p> </p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/06/28/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-semestre-en-espana/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/06/28/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-semestre-en-espana/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2023 21:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Las historias de mis antepasados</itunes:title>
    <title>Las historias de mis antepasados</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. I enjoy learning about my family history. My love of genealogy was encouraged by my dad who has done a lot of research. This last week I spent some time searching for clues about my ancestors. I found multiple documents, pictures, and even a few people I didn’t know about before. Today I am going to share a few of their stories.    This story is told in both the first and third person using the past tense. Important vo...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. I enjoy learning about my family history. My love of genealogy was encouraged by my dad who has done a lot of research. This last week I spent some time searching for clues about my ancestors. I found multiple documents, pictures, and even a few people I didn’t know about before. Today I am going to share a few of their stories. </p><p> </p><p>This story is told in both the first and third person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “antepasado” (ancestor), “bisabuelo” (great grandparent) “registro” (file), “luchó” (fought), “Alemania” (Germany), “Suecia” (Sweden), and “EE. UU.” (USA). There are also a lot of dates. Years in Spanish are read as a whole number starting with “mil” (one thousand), then the “cientos” (hundreds).</p><p> </p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/06/20/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-historias-de-mis-antepasados/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/06/20/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-historias-de-mis-antepasados/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. I enjoy learning about my family history. My love of genealogy was encouraged by my dad who has done a lot of research. This last week I spent some time searching for clues about my ancestors. I found multiple documents, pictures, and even a few people I didn’t know about before. Today I am going to share a few of their stories. </p><p> </p><p>This story is told in both the first and third person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “antepasado” (ancestor), “bisabuelo” (great grandparent) “registro” (file), “luchó” (fought), “Alemania” (Germany), “Suecia” (Sweden), and “EE. UU.” (USA). There are also a lot of dates. Years in Spanish are read as a whole number starting with “mil” (one thousand), then the “cientos” (hundreds).</p><p> </p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/06/20/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-historias-de-mis-antepasados/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/06/20/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-historias-de-mis-antepasados/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2023 22:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Lecciones de mochilear</itunes:title>
    <title>Lecciones de mochilear</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. As you have heard in previous stories, I love the outdoors. I have been on many hiking and camping trips, but it wasn’t until a few years ago that I combined the two and went on my first backpacking adventure. That trek taught me many lessons and today I am sharing those lessons with you.   This story is told in the first person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “mochila” (backpack), “sendero...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. As you have heard in previous stories, I love the outdoors. I have been on many hiking and camping trips, but it wasn’t until a few years ago that I combined the two and went on my first backpacking adventure. That trek taught me many lessons and today I am sharing those lessons with you.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the first person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “mochila” (backpack), “sendero” (trail), “nieve” (snow), “derretida” (melted) and “llevar” (to bring/carry).</p><p> </p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/05/31/simple-stories-in-spanish-lecciones-de-mochilear/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/05/31/simple-stories-in-spanish-lecciones-de-mochilear/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. As you have heard in previous stories, I love the outdoors. I have been on many hiking and camping trips, but it wasn’t until a few years ago that I combined the two and went on my first backpacking adventure. That trek taught me many lessons and today I am sharing those lessons with you.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the first person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “mochila” (backpack), “sendero” (trail), “nieve” (snow), “derretida” (melted) and “llevar” (to bring/carry).</p><p> </p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/05/31/simple-stories-in-spanish-lecciones-de-mochilear/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/05/31/simple-stories-in-spanish-lecciones-de-mochilear/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 17:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Cuando yo era niña</itunes:title>
    <title>Cuando yo era niña</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. I have very fond memories of my childhood. I spent a lot of time outside with my friends and family, no matter the time of year. As a child I played, I ran, I rode bikes, I read, and I just had fun.   This story is told in the first person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “recuerdo” (memory), “muñeca” (doll), “afuera” (outside), and “jugábamos” (we used to play).   No matter where you a...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. I have very fond memories of my childhood. I spent a lot of time outside with my friends and family, no matter the time of year. As a child I played, I ran, I rode bikes, I read, and I just had fun.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the first person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “recuerdo” (memory), “muñeca” (doll), “afuera” (outside), and “jugábamos” (we used to play).</p><p> </p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/05/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-cuando-era-nina/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/05/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-cuando-era-nina/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. I have very fond memories of my childhood. I spent a lot of time outside with my friends and family, no matter the time of year. As a child I played, I ran, I rode bikes, I read, and I just had fun.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the first person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “recuerdo” (memory), “muñeca” (doll), “afuera” (outside), and “jugábamos” (we used to play).</p><p> </p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/05/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-cuando-era-nina/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/05/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-cuando-era-nina/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 19:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Toothclaw y el arroyo Grizzly</itunes:title>
    <title>Toothclaw y el arroyo Grizzly</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. I take my son on a lot of hikes. One time he decided to bring two of his stuffed animals on our hike in Grizzly Creek. Their names are Wolfy and Toothclaw. Toothclaw decided to take a swin in the creek and I went after him.   This story is told in the first person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “arroyo” (creek/stream), “sendero” (path/trail), “mochila” (backpack), and “peluche” (stuffed an...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. I take my son on a lot of hikes. One time he decided to bring two of his stuffed animals on our hike in Grizzly Creek. Their names are Wolfy and Toothclaw. Toothclaw decided to take a swin in the creek and I went after him.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the first person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “arroyo” (creek/stream), “sendero” (path/trail), “mochila” (backpack), and “peluche” (stuffed animal).</p><p> </p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/05/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-toothclaw-y-el-arroyo-grizzly/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/05/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-toothclaw-y-el-arroyo-grizzly/</a> </p><p> </p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> Don’t forget to comment “For John” for this episode!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. I take my son on a lot of hikes. One time he decided to bring two of his stuffed animals on our hike in Grizzly Creek. Their names are Wolfy and Toothclaw. Toothclaw decided to take a swin in the creek and I went after him.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the first person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “arroyo” (creek/stream), “sendero” (path/trail), “mochila” (backpack), and “peluche” (stuffed animal).</p><p> </p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/05/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-toothclaw-y-el-arroyo-grizzly/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/05/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-toothclaw-y-el-arroyo-grizzly/</a> </p><p> </p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> Don’t forget to comment “For John” for this episode!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2023 17:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>La vida fascinante de David</itunes:title>
    <title>La vida fascinante de David</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. David is one of my listeners and he recently shared his story with me. His adventures started when he joined the US navy at the age of 17 and they continue today. From playing the guitar to building his own house, David has lived a fascinating life.   This story is told in the third person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “marina de guerra” (navy), “inscribirse” (to sign up/enlist), “avión” ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. David is one of my listeners and he recently shared his story with me. His adventures started when he joined the US navy at the age of 17 and they continue today. From playing the guitar to building his own house, David has lived a fascinating life.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the third person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “marina de guerra” (navy), “inscribirse” (to sign up/enlist), “avión” (plane) and “cambió” (changed).</p><p> </p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/05/07/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-vida-fascinante-de-david/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/05/07/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-vida-fascinante-de-david/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. David is one of my listeners and he recently shared his story with me. His adventures started when he joined the US navy at the age of 17 and they continue today. From playing the guitar to building his own house, David has lived a fascinating life.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the third person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “marina de guerra” (navy), “inscribirse” (to sign up/enlist), “avión” (plane) and “cambió” (changed).</p><p> </p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/05/07/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-vida-fascinante-de-david/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/05/07/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-vida-fascinante-de-david/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Las vacaciones de primavera y el problema de mi coche, parte 2</itunes:title>
    <title>Las vacaciones de primavera y el problema de mi coche, parte 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. This is the second half of my Spring Break adventure in southern Utah. While everything did not go as planned, due to engine trouble, we were still able to have fun and enjoy Bryce Canyon National Park.   This story is told in the first person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “taller” (shop), “nieve” (snow), “sendero” (trail). “por suerte” (luckily) and “puesto de observación” (lookout/obser...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. This is the second half of my Spring Break adventure in southern Utah. While everything did not go as planned, due to engine trouble, we were still able to have fun and enjoy Bryce Canyon National Park.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the first person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “taller” (shop), “nieve” (snow), “sendero” (trail). “por suerte” (luckily) and “puesto de observación” (lookout/observation point).</p><p> </p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/05/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-vacaciones-de-primavera-y-el-problema-de-mi-coche-parte-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/05/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-vacaciones-de-primavera-y-el-problema-de-mi-coche-parte-2/</a>  </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. This is the second half of my Spring Break adventure in southern Utah. While everything did not go as planned, due to engine trouble, we were still able to have fun and enjoy Bryce Canyon National Park.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the first person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “taller” (shop), “nieve” (snow), “sendero” (trail). “por suerte” (luckily) and “puesto de observación” (lookout/observation point).</p><p> </p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/05/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-vacaciones-de-primavera-y-el-problema-de-mi-coche-parte-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/05/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-vacaciones-de-primavera-y-el-problema-de-mi-coche-parte-2/</a>  </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Las vacaciones de primavera y el problema de mi coche, parte 1</itunes:title>
    <title>Las vacaciones de primavera y el problema de mi coche, parte 1</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. At the end of March, I decided to take my boys on a trip to some national parks in southern Utah. Unfortunately, our trip took a turn for the worse when my check engine light came on. Fortunately, we were still able to have some fun in Zion National Park.   This story is told in the first person using the past and conditional tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “la primavera” (Spring), “aceite” (oil), “estre...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. At the end of March, I decided to take my boys on a trip to some national parks in southern Utah. Unfortunately, our trip took a turn for the worse when my check engine light came on. Fortunately, we were still able to have some fun in Zion National Park.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the first person using the past and conditional tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “la primavera” (Spring), “aceite” (oil), “estrellas” (stars), “estanque” (pool) and “sendero” (trail).<br/><br/>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  <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/04/25/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-vacaciones-de-primavera-y-el-problema-con-mi-coche-parte-1/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/04/25/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-vacaciones-de-primavera-y-el-problema-con-mi-coche-parte-1/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. At the end of March, I decided to take my boys on a trip to some national parks in southern Utah. Unfortunately, our trip took a turn for the worse when my check engine light came on. Fortunately, we were still able to have some fun in Zion National Park.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the first person using the past and conditional tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “la primavera” (Spring), “aceite” (oil), “estrellas” (stars), “estanque” (pool) and “sendero” (trail).<br/><br/>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  <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/04/25/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-vacaciones-de-primavera-y-el-problema-con-mi-coche-parte-1/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/04/25/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-vacaciones-de-primavera-y-el-problema-con-mi-coche-parte-1/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 22:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Unos viajes en Indonesia, parte 4</itunes:title>
    <title>Unos viajes en Indonesia, parte 4</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. Living in Indonesia had a huge impact on my mother. Although she was young, she remembers much of her time there. While most of her time was spent in Kisaren, she also traveled to other places with her family. Her journey home marked a literal journey around the world that changed her forever.   This story is told in the first and third person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “fueron” (they ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. Living in Indonesia had a huge impact on my mother. Although she was young, she remembers much of her time there. While most of her time was spent in Kisaren, she also traveled to other places with her family. Her journey home marked a literal journey around the world that changed her forever.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the first and third person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “fueron” (they went), “llegaron” (they arrived), “tuvieron” (they had), “volaron” (they flew) and “se quedaron” (they stayed).</p><p> </p><p>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  <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/04/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-unos-viajes-en-indonesia-parte-4/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/04/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-unos-viajes-en-indonesia-parte-4/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. Living in Indonesia had a huge impact on my mother. Although she was young, she remembers much of her time there. While most of her time was spent in Kisaren, she also traveled to other places with her family. Her journey home marked a literal journey around the world that changed her forever.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the first and third person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “fueron” (they went), “llegaron” (they arrived), “tuvieron” (they had), “volaron” (they flew) and “se quedaron” (they stayed).</p><p> </p><p>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  <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/04/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-unos-viajes-en-indonesia-parte-4/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/04/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-unos-viajes-en-indonesia-parte-4/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 20:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Una vida con animales en Indonesia, parte 3</itunes:title>
    <title>Una vida con animales en Indonesia, parte 3</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. Many of my favorite stories of my mom’s life in Indonesia are about animals. I loved seeing pictures and hearing stories of her animal encounters. Today, I am going to share these stories with you.   This story is told in the third person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “lagarto” (lizard), “techo” (ceiling/roof), “cabra” (goat), “piel” (skin) and “silvestre” (wild).   No matter where y...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. Many of my favorite stories of my mom’s life in Indonesia are about animals. I loved seeing pictures and hearing stories of her animal encounters. Today, I am going to share these stories with you.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the third person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “lagarto” (lizard), “techo” (ceiling/roof), “cabra” (goat), “piel” (skin) and “silvestre” (wild).</p><p> </p><p>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  <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/03/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-una-vida-con-animales-en-indonesia-parte-3/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/03/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-una-vida-con-animales-en-indonesia-parte-3/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. Many of my favorite stories of my mom’s life in Indonesia are about animals. I loved seeing pictures and hearing stories of her animal encounters. Today, I am going to share these stories with you.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the third person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “lagarto” (lizard), “techo” (ceiling/roof), “cabra” (goat), “piel” (skin) and “silvestre” (wild).</p><p> </p><p>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  <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/03/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-una-vida-con-animales-en-indonesia-parte-3/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/03/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-una-vida-con-animales-en-indonesia-parte-3/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 21:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Una vida en Indonesia, parte 2</itunes:title>
    <title>Una vida en Indonesia, parte 2</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. Last episode I shared my mother’s journey from Michigan to Sumatra, Indonesia when she was eight. My mom and her family had a lot to learn when they arrived in Indonesia. Life there was quite different from life in Michigan. From school to food to shopping, nothing was quite the same.  This story is told in the third person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “recuerda” (she remembers), “nivel” (lev...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. Last episode I shared my mother’s journey from Michigan to Sumatra, Indonesia when she was eight. My mom and her family had a lot to learn when they arrived in Indonesia. Life there was quite different from life in Michigan. From school to food to shopping, nothing was quite the same.<br/><br/>This story is told in the third person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “recuerda” (she remembers), “nivel” (level/grade), “hacía calor” (it was hot), “llevaban” (they wore), “lluvia” (rain) and “zanjas” (ditches).<br/><br/>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/03/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-una-vida-en-indonesia-parte-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/03/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-una-vida-en-indonesia-parte-2/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. Last episode I shared my mother’s journey from Michigan to Sumatra, Indonesia when she was eight. My mom and her family had a lot to learn when they arrived in Indonesia. Life there was quite different from life in Michigan. From school to food to shopping, nothing was quite the same.<br/><br/>This story is told in the third person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “recuerda” (she remembers), “nivel” (level/grade), “hacía calor” (it was hot), “llevaban” (they wore), “lluvia” (rain) and “zanjas” (ditches).<br/><br/>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/03/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-una-vida-en-indonesia-parte-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/03/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-una-vida-en-indonesia-parte-2/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 22:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Un viaje a Indonesia, parte 1</itunes:title>
    <title>Un viaje a Indonesia, parte 1</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. Today’s story is about my mother and her family. When my mom was eight years old, she moved with her family from Michigan to Sumatra, Indonesia. I always loved hearing her stories and today I am going to share the story of her journey with you.   Today’s story is told in the third person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “viaje” (trip), “barco” (boat) “abuelos” (grandparents), “llegó” (arrive...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. Today’s story is about my mother and her family. When my mom was eight years old, she moved with her family from Michigan to Sumatra, Indonesia. I always loved hearing her stories and today I am going to share the story of her journey with you.</p><p> </p><p>Today’s story is told in the third person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “viaje” (trip), “barco” (boat) “abuelos” (grandparents), “llegó” (arrived), and “holandés” (Dutch).</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/03/12/simple-stories-in-spanish-un-viaje-a-indonesia-parte-1/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/03/12/simple-stories-in-spanish-un-viaje-a-indonesia-parte-1/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. Today’s story is about my mother and her family. When my mom was eight years old, she moved with her family from Michigan to Sumatra, Indonesia. I always loved hearing her stories and today I am going to share the story of her journey with you.</p><p> </p><p>Today’s story is told in the third person using the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “viaje” (trip), “barco” (boat) “abuelos” (grandparents), “llegó” (arrived), and “holandés” (Dutch).</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/03/12/simple-stories-in-spanish-un-viaje-a-indonesia-parte-1/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/03/12/simple-stories-in-spanish-un-viaje-a-indonesia-parte-1/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Las gallinas</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. Today’s story is about chickens. Josh and Marya were looking for a change of pace during the pandemic and they found it by becoming the owners of a few backyard chickens. With the help of a local Chicken Guy, Marya and Josh got set up for success in their new urban farming adventure.   Today’s story is told in the third person using multiple tenses, including the present, past, and conditional. Important vocabulary in the s...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. Today’s story is about chickens. Josh and Marya were looking for a change of pace during the pandemic and they found it by becoming the owners of a few backyard chickens. With the help of a local Chicken Guy, Marya and Josh got set up for success in their new urban farming adventure.</p><p> </p><p>Today’s story is told in the third person using multiple tenses, including the present, past, and conditional. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “gallinas” (chickens), “gallinero” (chicken coop) “el pollero” (the Chicken Guy), “el jardín” (garden/yard) “alquilar” (to rent), and “poner huevos” (to lay eggs).<br/><br/>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/02/28/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-gallinas/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/02/28/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-gallinas/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. Today’s story is about chickens. Josh and Marya were looking for a change of pace during the pandemic and they found it by becoming the owners of a few backyard chickens. With the help of a local Chicken Guy, Marya and Josh got set up for success in their new urban farming adventure.</p><p> </p><p>Today’s story is told in the third person using multiple tenses, including the present, past, and conditional. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “gallinas” (chickens), “gallinero” (chicken coop) “el pollero” (the Chicken Guy), “el jardín” (garden/yard) “alquilar” (to rent), and “poner huevos” (to lay eggs).<br/><br/>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/02/28/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-gallinas/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/02/28/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-gallinas/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 21:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Mi viaje español</itunes:title>
    <title>Mi viaje español</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. Today’s story is about my own personal Spanish journey. As you are aware, I am not a native Spanish speaker. While you can read a bit about why I’m a Spanish teacher on my blog, a couple of listeners have asked me to share the story of my Spanish journey in Spanish. Today’s story is told in the first person using both the present and past tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “viaje” (journey), “idioma” (language),...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. Today’s story is about my own personal Spanish journey. As you are aware, I am not a native Spanish speaker. While you can read a bit about why I’m a Spanish teacher on my blog, a couple of listeners have asked me to share the story of my Spanish journey in Spanish.</p><p>Today’s story is told in the first person using both the present and past tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “viaje” (journey), “idioma” (language), “seguir” (to continue), “tuve” (I had), and “extranjero” (foreign).<br/><br/>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/02/21/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-viaje-espanol/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/02/21/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-viaje-espanol/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. Today’s story is about my own personal Spanish journey. As you are aware, I am not a native Spanish speaker. While you can read a bit about why I’m a Spanish teacher on my blog, a couple of listeners have asked me to share the story of my Spanish journey in Spanish.</p><p>Today’s story is told in the first person using both the present and past tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “viaje” (journey), “idioma” (language), “seguir” (to continue), “tuve” (I had), and “extranjero” (foreign).<br/><br/>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/02/21/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-viaje-espanol/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/02/21/simple-stories-in-spanish-mi-viaje-espanol/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2023 19:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Sugar &#39;n Sage</itunes:title>
    <title>Sugar &#39;n Sage</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. Today’s story is about a very talented musical family and their band, Sugar ‘n Sage. Based in Vancouver, Canada, this groups gets audiences on their feet, dancing and singing along to their toe-tapping songs.  Today’s story is told in the third person using both the present and past tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “juntos” (together), “agrega” (adds), “baterista” (drummer), and “cantante” (singer).  Learn mor...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. Today’s story is about a very talented musical family and their band, Sugar ‘n Sage. Based in Vancouver, Canada, this groups gets audiences on their feet, dancing and singing along to their toe-tapping songs.<br/><br/>Today’s story is told in the third person using both the present and past tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “juntos” (together), “agrega” (adds), “baterista” (drummer), and “cantante” (singer).<br/><br/>Learn more about Sugar &apos;n Sage on their website: <a href='https://www.sugarnsage.ca/'>https://www.sugarnsage.ca/</a> <br/><br/>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/02/14/simple-stories-in-spanish-sugar-n-sage/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/02/14/simple-stories-in-spanish-sugar-n-sage/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. Today’s story is about a very talented musical family and their band, Sugar ‘n Sage. Based in Vancouver, Canada, this groups gets audiences on their feet, dancing and singing along to their toe-tapping songs.<br/><br/>Today’s story is told in the third person using both the present and past tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “juntos” (together), “agrega” (adds), “baterista” (drummer), and “cantante” (singer).<br/><br/>Learn more about Sugar &apos;n Sage on their website: <a href='https://www.sugarnsage.ca/'>https://www.sugarnsage.ca/</a> <br/><br/>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/02/14/simple-stories-in-spanish-sugar-n-sage/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/02/14/simple-stories-in-spanish-sugar-n-sage/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 21:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Amor a primera vista</itunes:title>
    <title>Amor a primera vista</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. Today’s story is one I did not write. It is a very special story of love told by someone I happen to share a name with. Camila is a native of Colombia. Her husband, Stephen, listens to this podcast to practice his Spanish, so Camila decided to write a story especially for him.   Today’s story is told in the third person using mostly the past tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “hermoso” (beautiful), “conocer...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. Today’s story is one I did not write. It is a very special story of love told by someone I happen to share a name with. Camila is a native of Colombia. Her husband, Stephen, listens to this podcast to practice his Spanish, so Camila decided to write a story especially for him.</p><p> </p><p>Today’s story is told in the third person using mostly the past tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “hermoso” (beautiful), “conocer” (to meet/to know), “disfrutar” (to enjoy), and “vista” (view/sight).<br/><br/>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/02/06/simple-stories-in-spanish-amor-a-primera-vista/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/02/06/simple-stories-in-spanish-amor-a-primera-vista/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. Today’s story is one I did not write. It is a very special story of love told by someone I happen to share a name with. Camila is a native of Colombia. Her husband, Stephen, listens to this podcast to practice his Spanish, so Camila decided to write a story especially for him.</p><p> </p><p>Today’s story is told in the third person using mostly the past tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “hermoso” (beautiful), “conocer” (to meet/to know), “disfrutar” (to enjoy), and “vista” (view/sight).<br/><br/>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/02/06/simple-stories-in-spanish-amor-a-primera-vista/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/02/06/simple-stories-in-spanish-amor-a-primera-vista/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2023 16:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Skipper y Ransom</itunes:title>
    <title>Skipper y Ransom</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. Today’s personal experience comes from Skipper. Skipper was an amazing volunteer in his community, but he didn’t work alone. Skipper trained therapy dogs. His leonberger Ransom visited people from all walks of life, bringing them love and comfort.    Today’s story is told in the third person using both the present and the past tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “dueño” (owner), “entrenamiento” (trainin...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. Today’s personal experience comes from Skipper. Skipper was an amazing volunteer in his community, but he didn’t work alone. Skipper trained therapy dogs. His leonberger Ransom visited people from all walks of life, bringing them love and comfort. </p><p> </p><p>Today’s story is told in the third person using both the present and the past tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “dueño” (owner), “entrenamiento” (training), “equipo” (team), “consuelo” (comfort), “discapacidad” (disability), “entrenar” (to train) and “entretener” (to entertain).<br/><br/>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/01/31/simple-stories-in-spanish-skipper-y-ransom/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/01/31/simple-stories-in-spanish-skipper-y-ransom/</a> <br/><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. Today’s personal experience comes from Skipper. Skipper was an amazing volunteer in his community, but he didn’t work alone. Skipper trained therapy dogs. His leonberger Ransom visited people from all walks of life, bringing them love and comfort. </p><p> </p><p>Today’s story is told in the third person using both the present and the past tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “dueño” (owner), “entrenamiento” (training), “equipo” (team), “consuelo” (comfort), “discapacidad” (disability), “entrenar” (to train) and “entretener” (to entertain).<br/><br/>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/01/31/simple-stories-in-spanish-skipper-y-ransom/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/01/31/simple-stories-in-spanish-skipper-y-ransom/</a> <br/><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2023 21:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Un viaje a las Islas Galápagos</itunes:title>
    <title>Un viaje a las Islas Galápagos</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 with blowfish, sea turtles and sea lions, which in Spanish are called sea wolves. The first day was amazing, but the second was a little scary.    This story is mostly in the first-person plural (pronoun “we”) and the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story incl...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>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 with blowfish, sea turtles and sea lions, which in Spanish are called sea wolves. The first day was amazing, but the second was a little scary. </p><p> </p><p>This story is mostly in the first-person plural (pronoun “we”) and the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “barco” (boat), “fuimos” (we went), “tortuga” (tortoise), “tiburón” (shark), and “lobo marino” (literally sea wolf, although we call it a sealion).</p><p> </p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/01/23/simple-stories-in-spanish-un-viaje-a-las-islas-galapagos/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/01/23/simple-stories-in-spanish-un-viaje-a-las-islas-galapagos/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 with blowfish, sea turtles and sea lions, which in Spanish are called sea wolves. The first day was amazing, but the second was a little scary. </p><p> </p><p>This story is mostly in the first-person plural (pronoun “we”) and the past tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “barco” (boat), “fuimos” (we went), “tortuga” (tortoise), “tiburón” (shark), and “lobo marino” (literally sea wolf, although we call it a sealion).</p><p> </p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/01/23/simple-stories-in-spanish-un-viaje-a-las-islas-galapagos/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/01/23/simple-stories-in-spanish-un-viaje-a-las-islas-galapagos/</a> </p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 15:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>El Carruaje de la Muerte - updated version</itunes:title>
    <title>El Carruaje de la Muerte - updated version</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 carriage appears in the night to carry souls to the afterlife. The carriage with its big, black horses is not meant to be seen. If you do see it, it can mean…death.   This story is told in the past tense. Repeated words and phrases include “carruaje” (carriage), “muerte” (deat...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>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 carriage appears in the night to carry souls to the afterlife. The carriage with its big, black horses is not meant to be seen. If you do see it, it can mean…death.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the past tense. Repeated words and phrases include “carruaje” (carriage), “muerte” (death), “oyó” (heard), “espantoso” (scary), “tenía miedo” (was afraid), “ruido” (noise), and “jalar” (tu pull). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/01/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-carruaje-de-la-muerte/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/01/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-carruaje-de-la-muerte/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 carriage appears in the night to carry souls to the afterlife. The carriage with its big, black horses is not meant to be seen. If you do see it, it can mean…death.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the past tense. Repeated words and phrases include “carruaje” (carriage), “muerte” (death), “oyó” (heard), “espantoso” (scary), “tenía miedo” (was afraid), “ruido” (noise), and “jalar” (tu pull). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/01/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-carruaje-de-la-muerte/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/01/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-carruaje-de-la-muerte/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>¿Cómo es mi familia? - updated version</itunes:title>
    <title>¿Cómo es mi familia? - updated version</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 family dynamics changed last year. So, I felt I should start this new year by celebrating the wonderful people I am related to.   This story is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “mayor” (older), “menor” (younger), “hijo” (child/son), “hermanos” (s...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>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 family dynamics changed last year. So, I felt I should start this new year by celebrating the wonderful people I am related to.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “mayor” (older), “menor” (younger), “hijo” (child/son), “hermanos” (siblings), “sobrinos” (nieces and nephews), “tíos” (aunts and uncles), and “abuelos” (grandparents). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/01/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-como-es-mi-familia-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/01/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-como-es-mi-familia-2/</a> </p><p> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 family dynamics changed last year. So, I felt I should start this new year by celebrating the wonderful people I am related to.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “mayor” (older), “menor” (younger), “hijo” (child/son), “hermanos” (siblings), “sobrinos” (nieces and nephews), “tíos” (aunts and uncles), and “abuelos” (grandparents). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/01/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-como-es-mi-familia-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/01/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-como-es-mi-familia-2/</a> </p><p> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>El gatito valiente - updated</itunes:title>
    <title>El gatito valiente - updated</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 everything changed. When he woke up, his family was gone, and he was in the middle of a construction site. Would he be able to make his way through the heavy equipment to find his family?   This story is written in the past tense. Repeated words and phrases include “viga” ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>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 everything changed. When he woke up, his family was gone, and he was in the middle of a construction site. Would he be able to make his way through the heavy equipment to find his family?</p><p> </p><p>This story is written in the past tense. Repeated words and phrases include “viga” (beam), “tierra” (dirt/earth/ground), “borde” (edge), “grúa” (crane), “volquete” (dump truck), “cargadora” (front loader), “montacargas” (forklift), and “buscó” (looked for). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/12/20/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-gatito-valiente-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/12/20/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-gatito-valiente-2/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 everything changed. When he woke up, his family was gone, and he was in the middle of a construction site. Would he be able to make his way through the heavy equipment to find his family?</p><p> </p><p>This story is written in the past tense. Repeated words and phrases include “viga” (beam), “tierra” (dirt/earth/ground), “borde” (edge), “grúa” (crane), “volquete” (dump truck), “cargadora” (front loader), “montacargas” (forklift), and “buscó” (looked for). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/12/20/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-gatito-valiente-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/12/20/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-gatito-valiente-2/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2022 14:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Un cuento de invierno</itunes:title>
    <title>Un cuento de invierno</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 forts and throwing snowballs. She likes skating and skiing and hockey. There is only one problem. It hasn’t snowed yet!   This story is written in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “invierno” (winter), “nieve” (snow), “copos de nieve” (snowflakes), “muñ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>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 forts and throwing snowballs. She likes skating and skiing and hockey. There is only one problem. It hasn’t snowed yet!</p><p> </p><p>This story is written in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “invierno” (winter), “nieve” (snow), “copos de nieve” (snowflakes), “muñeco de nieve” (snowman), “bolas de nieve” (snowballs), “escarcha” (frost), and “cae” (falls). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/12/12/simple-stories-in-spanish-un-cuento-de-invierno-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/12/12/simple-stories-in-spanish-un-cuento-de-invierno-2/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 forts and throwing snowballs. She likes skating and skiing and hockey. There is only one problem. It hasn’t snowed yet!</p><p> </p><p>This story is written in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “invierno” (winter), “nieve” (snow), “copos de nieve” (snowflakes), “muñeco de nieve” (snowman), “bolas de nieve” (snowballs), “escarcha” (frost), and “cae” (falls). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/12/12/simple-stories-in-spanish-un-cuento-de-invierno-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/12/12/simple-stories-in-spanish-un-cuento-de-invierno-2/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>La leyenda de Iztaccíhuatl y Popocatépetl - updated</itunes:title>
    <title>La leyenda de Iztaccíhuatl y Popocatépetl - updated</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 Iztaccíhuatl, a name that means “white woman”. The other is the very active Popocatépetl, which means “smoking mountain.” Legend says these two volcanoes are star-crossed lovers that couldn’t be together in life.   This story is written mostly in the past tense and includes di...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>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 Iztaccíhuatl, a name that means “white woman”. The other is the very active Popocatépetl, which means “smoking mountain.” Legend says these two volcanoes are star-crossed lovers that couldn’t be together in life.</p><p> </p><p>This story is written mostly in the past tense and includes dialogue. Repeated words and phrases include “guerrero” (warrior), “cacique” (tribal chief), “luchar” (to fight), “sonrisa” (smile), and “celoso” (jealous). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/12/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-iztaccihuatl-y-popocatepetl/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/12/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-iztaccihuatl-y-popocatepetl/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 Iztaccíhuatl, a name that means “white woman”. The other is the very active Popocatépetl, which means “smoking mountain.” Legend says these two volcanoes are star-crossed lovers that couldn’t be together in life.</p><p> </p><p>This story is written mostly in the past tense and includes dialogue. Repeated words and phrases include “guerrero” (warrior), “cacique” (tribal chief), “luchar” (to fight), “sonrisa” (smile), and “celoso” (jealous). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/12/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-iztaccihuatl-y-popocatepetl/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/12/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-iztaccihuatl-y-popocatepetl/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2022 15:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>La pequeña Victoria - updated version</itunes:title>
    <title>La pequeña Victoria - updated version</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 town and going to university in a big city. Her friend Piper didn’t seem scared at all. Victoria learned that some of Piper’s confidence came from her success in a martial arts class. Victoria decided to give the classes a try and she learned that small girls like her can be f...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>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 town and going to university in a big city. Her friend Piper didn’t seem scared at all. Victoria learned that some of Piper’s confidence came from her success in a martial arts class. Victoria decided to give the classes a try and she learned that small girls like her can be fierce opponents.</p><p> </p><p>This story is written mostly in the past tense and the first person. Repeated words and phrases include “miedo” (fear), “confianza” (confidence), “apalancamiento” (leverage), “golpear” (to punch/hit), “patear” (to kick), “rodar” (to roll), “agarrar” (to grab), “entrenar” (to train) and “aprender” (to learn). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/11/21/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-pequena-victoria-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/11/21/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-pequena-victoria-2/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 town and going to university in a big city. Her friend Piper didn’t seem scared at all. Victoria learned that some of Piper’s confidence came from her success in a martial arts class. Victoria decided to give the classes a try and she learned that small girls like her can be fierce opponents.</p><p> </p><p>This story is written mostly in the past tense and the first person. Repeated words and phrases include “miedo” (fear), “confianza” (confidence), “apalancamiento” (leverage), “golpear” (to punch/hit), “patear” (to kick), “rodar” (to roll), “agarrar” (to grab), “entrenar” (to train) and “aprender” (to learn). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/11/21/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-pequena-victoria-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/11/21/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-pequena-victoria-2/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Eduardo busca novia - updated</itunes:title>
    <title>Eduardo busca novia - updated</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 the holidays. Eduardo the elephant searches for the perfect girlfriend. He doesn’t care how she looks - she doesn’t even need to be an elephant! He just wants someone who is nice, fun, and patient. However, as Eduardo discovers, those traits can sometimes be hard to find. &nbsp...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>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 the holidays. Eduardo the elephant searches for the perfect girlfriend. He doesn’t care how she looks - she doesn’t even need to be an elephant! He just wants someone who is nice, fun, and patient. However, as Eduardo discovers, those traits can sometimes be hard to find.</p><p> </p><p>This story is written in the past tense and contains dialogue. Repeated words and phrases include “novia” (girlfriend), “novio” (boyfriend), “amable” (kind/nice), “divertido” (fun), “tímido” (shy), “valiente” (brave), “quería” (wanted), “compartir” (share) and “lo siento” (sorry). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/11/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-eduardo-busca-novia/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/11/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-eduardo-busca-novia/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 the holidays. Eduardo the elephant searches for the perfect girlfriend. He doesn’t care how she looks - she doesn’t even need to be an elephant! He just wants someone who is nice, fun, and patient. However, as Eduardo discovers, those traits can sometimes be hard to find.</p><p> </p><p>This story is written in the past tense and contains dialogue. Repeated words and phrases include “novia” (girlfriend), “novio” (boyfriend), “amable” (kind/nice), “divertido” (fun), “tímido” (shy), “valiente” (brave), “quería” (wanted), “compartir” (share) and “lo siento” (sorry). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/11/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-eduardo-busca-novia/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/11/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-eduardo-busca-novia/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>La muchacha enferma - updated</itunes:title>
    <title>La muchacha enferma - updated</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 sicknesses start to appear. When a child is sick, they should stay home from school. However, some kids will fake being sick to avoid doing their schoolwork. Such is the case of Jessica, who would rather be at home on her phone than in school taking tests. She fakes a cold so she...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>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 sicknesses start to appear. When a child is sick, they should stay home from school. However, some kids will fake being sick to avoid doing their schoolwork. Such is the case of Jessica, who would rather be at home on her phone than in school taking tests. She fakes a cold so she can stay at home. What a great actress she is! That is, until she actually does get sick.</p><p>This story includes dialogue, commands, body parts, the past tense and some complex verb phrases.. Repeated words and phrases include “resfriada” (stuffed up), “tos” (cough), “estornudar” (to sneeze), “me duele” (it hurts me), “garganta” (throat), “queda” (stay) and “fingió” (faked/pretended). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/11/07/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-muchacha-enferma/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/11/07/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-muchacha-enferma/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 sicknesses start to appear. When a child is sick, they should stay home from school. However, some kids will fake being sick to avoid doing their schoolwork. Such is the case of Jessica, who would rather be at home on her phone than in school taking tests. She fakes a cold so she can stay at home. What a great actress she is! That is, until she actually does get sick.</p><p>This story includes dialogue, commands, body parts, the past tense and some complex verb phrases.. Repeated words and phrases include “resfriada” (stuffed up), “tos” (cough), “estornudar” (to sneeze), “me duele” (it hurts me), “garganta” (throat), “queda” (stay) and “fingió” (faked/pretended). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/11/07/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-muchacha-enferma/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/11/07/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-muchacha-enferma/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>El Caleuche - updated version</itunes:title>
    <title>El Caleuche - updated version</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 fishermen of Chiloé tell the tale of a ghost ship: the Caleuche. This ship is different from others because it is driven by a lovely mermaid queen who throws parties for her court. But before they can have their party, they need to harvest souls.   This story includes dialogue...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>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 fishermen of Chiloé tell the tale of a ghost ship: the Caleuche. This ship is different from others because it is driven by a lovely mermaid queen who throws parties for her court. But before they can have their party, they need to harvest souls.</p><p> </p><p>This story includes dialogue and both the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “barco” (ship), “pescador” (fisherman), “sirena” (mermaid), “olas” (waves), “cielo” (sky), “hacia” (towards) and “lubina” (seabass). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/10/31/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-caleuche-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/10/31/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-caleuche-2/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 fishermen of Chiloé tell the tale of a ghost ship: the Caleuche. This ship is different from others because it is driven by a lovely mermaid queen who throws parties for her court. But before they can have their party, they need to harvest souls.</p><p> </p><p>This story includes dialogue and both the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “barco” (ship), “pescador” (fisherman), “sirena” (mermaid), “olas” (waves), “cielo” (sky), “hacia” (towards) and “lubina” (seabass). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/10/31/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-caleuche-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/10/31/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-caleuche-2/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>¿Dónde vivo yo? - updated version</itunes:title>
    <title>¿Dónde vivo yo? - updated version</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This seventh season of Simple Stories in Spanish is updating some of my favorite episodes. Today’s remake is from Season 2, episode 8: ¿Dónde vivo yo? A couple of months ago I moved into a new home. I am still in the same area of Colorado, but there are some differences in my new abode from my previous homes. In today’s remake, I focus more on the description of my home as well as previous homes I have lived in in this area.   This story is told in the present and past tenses. Repeated w...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This seventh season of Simple Stories in Spanish is updating some of my favorite episodes. Today’s remake is from Season 2, episode 8: ¿Dónde vivo yo? A couple of months ago I moved into a new home. I am still in the same area of Colorado, but there are some differences in my new abode from my previous homes. In today’s remake, I focus more on the description of my home as well as previous homes I have lived in in this area.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “casa” (house), “había” (there were), “quería” (I wanted), “vecinos” (neighbors), “ventanas” (windows), “comedor” (dining room), “sótano” (basement), and “jardín” (yard/garden). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/10/23/simple-stories-in-spanish-donde-vivo-yo-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/10/23/simple-stories-in-spanish-donde-vivo-yo-2/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This seventh season of Simple Stories in Spanish is updating some of my favorite episodes. Today’s remake is from Season 2, episode 8: ¿Dónde vivo yo? A couple of months ago I moved into a new home. I am still in the same area of Colorado, but there are some differences in my new abode from my previous homes. In today’s remake, I focus more on the description of my home as well as previous homes I have lived in in this area.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “casa” (house), “había” (there were), “quería” (I wanted), “vecinos” (neighbors), “ventanas” (windows), “comedor” (dining room), “sótano” (basement), and “jardín” (yard/garden). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/10/23/simple-stories-in-spanish-donde-vivo-yo-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/10/23/simple-stories-in-spanish-donde-vivo-yo-2/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Si vas a Costa Rica</itunes:title>
    <title>Si vas a Costa Rica</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This seventh season of Simple Stories in Spanish is updating some of my favorite episodes. Today’s remake is from Season 1, episode 14: Ramona en la playa. If you go to Costa Rica, you will probably go to the beach. And if you go to the beach, you will see animals. If you see animals, you will probably see a capuchin monkey. And if you see a capuchin monkey, they will probably steal something from you.   This story is told in an “if-then” format using the present and future tenses and bo...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This seventh season of Simple Stories in Spanish is updating some of my favorite episodes. Today’s remake is from Season 1, episode 14: Ramona en la playa. If you go to Costa Rica, you will probably go to the beach. And if you go to the beach, you will see animals. If you see animals, you will probably see a capuchin monkey. And if you see a capuchin monkey, they will probably steal something from you.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in an “if-then” format using the present and future tenses and both the second and third person. Repeated words and phrases include “si” (if), “vas” (you go), “verás” (you will see), “mono” (monkey), “playa” (beach), “arena” (sand), “olas” (waves), and “quizás” (perhaps). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/10/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-si-vas-a-costa-rica/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/10/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-si-vas-a-costa-rica/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This seventh season of Simple Stories in Spanish is updating some of my favorite episodes. Today’s remake is from Season 1, episode 14: Ramona en la playa. If you go to Costa Rica, you will probably go to the beach. And if you go to the beach, you will see animals. If you see animals, you will probably see a capuchin monkey. And if you see a capuchin monkey, they will probably steal something from you.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in an “if-then” format using the present and future tenses and both the second and third person. Repeated words and phrases include “si” (if), “vas” (you go), “verás” (you will see), “mono” (monkey), “playa” (beach), “arena” (sand), “olas” (waves), and “quizás” (perhaps). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/10/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-si-vas-a-costa-rica/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/10/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-si-vas-a-costa-rica/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>La Leyenda del Quetzal - updated</itunes:title>
    <title>La Leyenda del Quetzal - updated</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This seventh season of Simple Stories in Spanish is updating some of my favorite episodes. Today’s remake is from Season 3, episode 5: La Leyenda del Quetzal. In the middle of the Guatemalan flag there is a beautiful green bird with a bright red chest and a long flowing tail. It is the quetzal, a symbol of liberty and a nahual, or spirit guide, of the Maya and Quiché people. There are many legends surrounding this stunning and elusive bird and today’s story shares one of them.    Th...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This seventh season of Simple Stories in Spanish is updating some of my favorite episodes. Today’s remake is from Season 3, episode 5: La Leyenda del Quetzal. In the middle of the Guatemalan flag there is a beautiful green bird with a bright red chest and a long flowing tail. It is the quetzal, a symbol of liberty and a <em>nahual</em>, or spirit guide, of the Maya and Quiché people. There are many legends surrounding this stunning and elusive bird and today’s story shares one of them. </p><p> </p><p>This story is in the past tense. Repeated words and phrases include “tribu” (tribe), “cacique” (chieftan), “guerreros” (warriors), “pecho” (chest), and the verbs “iba” (was going), “era” (was), and “fue” (was/went). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/10/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-quetzal/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/10/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-quetzal/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This seventh season of Simple Stories in Spanish is updating some of my favorite episodes. Today’s remake is from Season 3, episode 5: La Leyenda del Quetzal. In the middle of the Guatemalan flag there is a beautiful green bird with a bright red chest and a long flowing tail. It is the quetzal, a symbol of liberty and a <em>nahual</em>, or spirit guide, of the Maya and Quiché people. There are many legends surrounding this stunning and elusive bird and today’s story shares one of them. </p><p> </p><p>This story is in the past tense. Repeated words and phrases include “tribu” (tribe), “cacique” (chieftan), “guerreros” (warriors), “pecho” (chest), and the verbs “iba” (was going), “era” (was), and “fue” (was/went). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/10/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-quetzal/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/10/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-quetzal/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Las vacas perdidas - updated</itunes:title>
    <title>Las vacas perdidas - updated</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This seventh season of Simple Stories in Spanish is updating some of my favorite episodes. Today’s remake is from Season 1, episode 13: Las vacas perdidas. I really enjoyed writing Las vacas perdidas. In the remake, I changed the story from the third person to the first person. I put the story in the past tense, and I added more numbers. Paula enjoys living in the mountains with her dog Bobo and her 150 cows, which she counts every day. One time Paula’s cows got into some sticky situations, b...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This seventh season of Simple Stories in Spanish is updating some of my favorite episodes. Today’s remake is from Season 1, episode 13: Las vacas perdidas. I really enjoyed writing <em>Las vacas perdidas</em>. In the remake, I changed the story from the third person to the first person. I put the story in the past tense, and I added more numbers. Paula enjoys living in the mountains with her dog Bobo and her 150 cows, which she counts every day. One time Paula’s cows got into some sticky situations, but helping them brought her a real surprise.</p><p> </p><p>This story starts in the present tense and moves into the past. Repeated words and phrases include “vaca” (cow), “perdida” (lost), “oyó” (heard), “ladró” (barked), “tras” (after/behind) and “metida” (stuck). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/09/25/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-vacas-perdidas-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/09/25/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-vacas-perdidas-2/</a> </p><p> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This seventh season of Simple Stories in Spanish is updating some of my favorite episodes. Today’s remake is from Season 1, episode 13: Las vacas perdidas. I really enjoyed writing <em>Las vacas perdidas</em>. In the remake, I changed the story from the third person to the first person. I put the story in the past tense, and I added more numbers. Paula enjoys living in the mountains with her dog Bobo and her 150 cows, which she counts every day. One time Paula’s cows got into some sticky situations, but helping them brought her a real surprise.</p><p> </p><p>This story starts in the present tense and moves into the past. Repeated words and phrases include “vaca” (cow), “perdida” (lost), “oyó” (heard), “ladró” (barked), “tras” (after/behind) and “metida” (stuck). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/09/25/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-vacas-perdidas-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/09/25/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-vacas-perdidas-2/</a> </p><p> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>¿Quién soy yo? - updated version</itunes:title>
    <title>¿Quién soy yo? - updated version</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This seventh season of Simple Stories in Spanish is updating some of my favorite episodes. Having written more than 100 stories for this podcast, I have decided to give a few of them a facelift. After some big changes in my personal life, I would like to start by updating my own personal story with a remake of Season 2, episode 1: ¿Quién soy yo?   This story is told in the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “soy” (I am), “he enseñado” (I have taught), “además” (i...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This seventh season of Simple Stories in Spanish is updating some of my favorite episodes. Having written more than 100 stories for this podcast, I have decided to give a few of them a facelift. After some big changes in my personal life, I would like to start by updating my own personal story with a remake of Season 2, episode 1: ¿Quién soy yo?</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “soy” (I am), “he enseñado” (I have taught), “además” (in addition/furthermore), “también” (also/too), and “difícil” (dificult). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/09/18/simple-stories-in-spanish-quien-soy-yo-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/09/18/simple-stories-in-spanish-quien-soy-yo-2/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This seventh season of Simple Stories in Spanish is updating some of my favorite episodes. Having written more than 100 stories for this podcast, I have decided to give a few of them a facelift. After some big changes in my personal life, I would like to start by updating my own personal story with a remake of Season 2, episode 1: ¿Quién soy yo?</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “soy” (I am), “he enseñado” (I have taught), “además” (in addition/furthermore), “también” (also/too), and “difícil” (dificult). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/09/18/simple-stories-in-spanish-quien-soy-yo-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/09/18/simple-stories-in-spanish-quien-soy-yo-2/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 18 Sep 2022 16:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Las lenguas indígenas</itunes:title>
    <title>Las lenguas indígenas</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Before the Spanish sailed across the ocean and spread the language of Castellano, the Americas were filled with multiple dialects of rich languages. Little by little, these diverse native tongues are disappearing. There are people that want to save the indigenous tongues of their ancestors, and they are doing so in interesting ways.   This story is told in the present and past tenses. Repeated words...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Before the Spanish sailed across the ocean and spread the language of Castellano, the Americas were filled with multiple dialects of rich languages. Little by little, these diverse native tongues are disappearing. There are people that want to save the indigenous tongues of their ancestors, and they are doing so in interesting ways.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “lengua” (tongue), “lenguaje” (language), “gente” (people), “orgulloso” (proud), “orgullo” (pride), “raíces” (roots), and “hay que” (one must). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/08/03/simple-stories-in-spanish/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/08/03/simple-stories-in-spanish/</a> </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about Juchirap: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMEQf4SrYy4'>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMEQf4SrYy4</a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about Kumbarikira: <a href='http://latinalista.com/columns/globalviews/childrens-rap-video-gives-new-life-to-peruvian-indigenous-language'>http://latinalista.com/columns/globalviews/childrens-rap-video-gives-new-life-to-peruvian-indigenous-language</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Before the Spanish sailed across the ocean and spread the language of Castellano, the Americas were filled with multiple dialects of rich languages. Little by little, these diverse native tongues are disappearing. There are people that want to save the indigenous tongues of their ancestors, and they are doing so in interesting ways.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “lengua” (tongue), “lenguaje” (language), “gente” (people), “orgulloso” (proud), “orgullo” (pride), “raíces” (roots), and “hay que” (one must). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/08/03/simple-stories-in-spanish/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/08/03/simple-stories-in-spanish/</a> </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about Juchirap: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMEQf4SrYy4'>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMEQf4SrYy4</a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about Kumbarikira: <a href='http://latinalista.com/columns/globalviews/childrens-rap-video-gives-new-life-to-peruvian-indigenous-language'>http://latinalista.com/columns/globalviews/childrens-rap-video-gives-new-life-to-peruvian-indigenous-language</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Una fotógrafa profesional</itunes:title>
    <title>Una fotógrafa profesional</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Nancy is a visual artist. Her medium is not paint, sculpture or architecture - it is photography. With her photography she is able to capture the love between two people and the characters of two dogs.  This story is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “obras” (works), “fondo” (background), “retrato” (portrait), “luz” (light), “pareja” (couple), “objetivos” (camera lenses), and ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Nancy is a visual artist. Her medium is not paint, sculpture or architecture - it is photography. With her photography she is able to capture the love between two people and the characters of two dogs.<br/><br/>This story is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “obras” (works), “fondo” (background), “retrato” (portrait), “luz” (light), “pareja” (couple), “objetivos” (camera lenses), and “hace” (makes). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/07/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-una-fotografa-profesional/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/07/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-una-fotografa-profesional/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Nancy is a visual artist. Her medium is not paint, sculpture or architecture - it is photography. With her photography she is able to capture the love between two people and the characters of two dogs.<br/><br/>This story is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “obras” (works), “fondo” (background), “retrato” (portrait), “luz” (light), “pareja” (couple), “objetivos” (camera lenses), and “hace” (makes). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/07/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-una-fotografa-profesional/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/07/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-una-fotografa-profesional/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Amor en México</itunes:title>
    <title>Amor en México</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Julius didn’t know when he left Germany to study in France that he would fall in love with a girl from Mexico. Now he has a reason to learn Spanish and visit this incredible country.   This story is told in the past tense. Repeated words and phrases include “Alemania” (Germany), “vuelo” (flight), “boleto” (ticket), “fue” (went), and “quería” (wanted). No matter where you are in your language journey...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Julius didn’t know when he left Germany to study in France that he would fall in love with a girl from Mexico. Now he has a reason to learn Spanish and visit this incredible country.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the past tense. Repeated words and phrases include “Alemania” (Germany), “vuelo” (flight), “boleto” (ticket), “fue” (went), and “quería” (wanted). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/07/03/simple-stories-in-spanish-amor-en-mexico/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/07/03/simple-stories-in-spanish-amor-en-mexico/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Julius didn’t know when he left Germany to study in France that he would fall in love with a girl from Mexico. Now he has a reason to learn Spanish and visit this incredible country.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the past tense. Repeated words and phrases include “Alemania” (Germany), “vuelo” (flight), “boleto” (ticket), “fue” (went), and “quería” (wanted). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/07/03/simple-stories-in-spanish-amor-en-mexico/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/07/03/simple-stories-in-spanish-amor-en-mexico/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 03 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:season>6</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>El viaje</itunes:title>
    <title>El viaje</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. I love to travel. I love to see new sights and experience new foods. I love meeting new people. There are a few things I don’t love about traveling, but they don’t seem to matter once I reach my destination.   This story is told in the past tense. Repeated words and phrases include “viajar” (to travel), “vuelo” (flight), “boleto” (ticket), “equipaje” (luggage), “maleta” (suitcase), “facturar” (check...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. I love to travel. I love to see new sights and experience new foods. I love meeting new people. There are a few things I don’t love about traveling, but they don’t seem to matter once I reach my destination.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the past tense. Repeated words and phrases include “viajar” (to travel), “vuelo” (flight), “boleto” (ticket), “equipaje” (luggage), “maleta” (suitcase), “facturar” (check-in) “seguridad” (security), “aduana” (customs), and “tirolesa” (zipline - also called “tirolina”). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/06/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-viaje/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/06/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-viaje/</a>  </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. I love to travel. I love to see new sights and experience new foods. I love meeting new people. There are a few things I don’t love about traveling, but they don’t seem to matter once I reach my destination.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the past tense. Repeated words and phrases include “viajar” (to travel), “vuelo” (flight), “boleto” (ticket), “equipaje” (luggage), “maleta” (suitcase), “facturar” (check-in) “seguridad” (security), “aduana” (customs), and “tirolesa” (zipline - also called “tirolina”). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/06/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-viaje/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/06/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-viaje/</a>  </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>973</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>6</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>La lana de Dayana</itunes:title>
    <title>La lana de Dayana</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Dayana the alpaca is surprised to learn that her wooly coat is going to be sheared. She loves her wool, so she runs away. While she is away, she meets a graceful vicuña, an overgrown oveja (sheep), and a sheared llama. Dayana learns that it might not be so bad to have her coat cut after all.   This story is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “lana” (wool), “oveja” (sheep),...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Dayana the alpaca is surprised to learn that her wooly coat is going to be sheared. She loves her wool, so she runs away. While she is away, she meets a graceful vicuña, an overgrown oveja (sheep), and a sheared llama. Dayana learns that it might not be so bad to have her coat cut after all.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “lana” (wool), “oveja” (sheep), “hilo” (yarn), and “huye” (runs away). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/06/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-lana-de-dayana/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/06/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-lana-de-dayana/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Dayana the alpaca is surprised to learn that her wooly coat is going to be sheared. She loves her wool, so she runs away. While she is away, she meets a graceful vicuña, an overgrown oveja (sheep), and a sheared llama. Dayana learns that it might not be so bad to have her coat cut after all.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “lana” (wool), “oveja” (sheep), “hilo” (yarn), and “huye” (runs away). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/06/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-lana-de-dayana/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/06/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-lana-de-dayana/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2022 14:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>1094</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>El gatito valiente</itunes:title>
    <title>El gatito valiente</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Juan is a little cat. He thought today would be like any other day exploring with his family, but instead he woke up to discover that is home became a construction site! Will he be able to make his way through the heavy equipment and find his family?   This story is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “viga” (beam), “tierra” (dirt), “borde” (edge), “busca” (looks for), “grú...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Juan is a little cat. He thought today would be like any other day exploring with his family, but instead he woke up to discover that is home became a construction site! Will he be able to make his way through the heavy equipment and find his family?</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “viga” (beam), “tierra” (dirt), “borde” (edge), “busca” (looks for), “grúa” (crane), and “volquete” (dump truck). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/05/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-gatito-valiente/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/05/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-gatito-valiente/</a> </p><p> </p><p>¡Muchas gracias por escuchar! </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Juan is a little cat. He thought today would be like any other day exploring with his family, but instead he woke up to discover that is home became a construction site! Will he be able to make his way through the heavy equipment and find his family?</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “viga” (beam), “tierra” (dirt), “borde” (edge), “busca” (looks for), “grúa” (crane), and “volquete” (dump truck). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/05/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-gatito-valiente/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/05/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-gatito-valiente/</a> </p><p> </p><p>¡Muchas gracias por escuchar! </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2022 19:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:season>6</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>La recepcionista</itunes:title>
    <title>La recepcionista</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Latriz has a very important job. She is a receptionist in a clinic. The people who come to the clinic talk to her before they talk to the nurse or doctor. The people who call the clinic talk to her for guidance. Latriz needs to help them stay calm and get the help they need. Latriz’s job is very important.   This story includes a lot of dialogue is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phras...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Latriz has a very important job. She is a receptionist in a clinic. The people who come to the clinic talk to her before they talk to the nurse or doctor. The people who call the clinic talk to her for guidance. Latriz needs to help them stay calm and get the help they need. Latriz’s job is very important.</p><p> </p><p>This story includes a lot of dialogue is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “cita” (appointment), “tarjeta” (card), “fiebre” (fever), “ayuda” (help) and “pregunto” (I ask). 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  <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/05/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-recepcionista/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/05/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-recepcionista/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Latriz has a very important job. She is a receptionist in a clinic. The people who come to the clinic talk to her before they talk to the nurse or doctor. The people who call the clinic talk to her for guidance. Latriz needs to help them stay calm and get the help they need. Latriz’s job is very important.</p><p> </p><p>This story includes a lot of dialogue is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “cita” (appointment), “tarjeta” (card), “fiebre” (fever), “ayuda” (help) and “pregunto” (I ask). 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  <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/05/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-recepcionista/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/05/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-recepcionista/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 15 May 2022 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>883</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>6</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>El color del cuervo</itunes:title>
    <title>El color del cuervo</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Why is the raven black? 7-year-old Agapita has created a series of drawings to explain the dark feathers of this intelligent bird who just wanted to get a glimpse of his creator. This story was originally written in English by Scott Wyatt.   This story is told mostly in the past tense with some dialogue in the present. Repeated words and phrases include “cuervo” (raven/crow), “dibujo” (drawing), “cr...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Why is the raven black? 7-year-old Agapita has created a series of drawings to explain the dark feathers of this intelligent bird who just wanted to get a glimpse of his creator. This story was originally written in English by Scott Wyatt.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told mostly in the past tense with some dialogue in the present. Repeated words and phrases include “cuervo” (raven/crow), “dibujo” (drawing), “creador” (creator/maker), “mundo” (world) and the verbs “veo” (I see), “vio” (s/he saw), “hizo” (made), and “sería” (would be). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/05/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-color-del-cuervo/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/05/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-color-del-cuervo/</a> </p><p> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Why is the raven black? 7-year-old Agapita has created a series of drawings to explain the dark feathers of this intelligent bird who just wanted to get a glimpse of his creator. This story was originally written in English by Scott Wyatt.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told mostly in the past tense with some dialogue in the present. Repeated words and phrases include “cuervo” (raven/crow), “dibujo” (drawing), “creador” (creator/maker), “mundo” (world) and the verbs “veo” (I see), “vio” (s/he saw), “hizo” (made), and “sería” (would be). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/05/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-color-del-cuervo/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/05/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-color-del-cuervo/</a> </p><p> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2022 13:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>948</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>6</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Una boda en España</itunes:title>
    <title>Una boda en España</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Nathan is in love with Ana. They are getting married. But Ana is from Spain and Nathan is from California. Nathan’s family is both excited and nervous for the trip, language, and cultural differences they will find in this “boda en España”.   This story is told mostly in the present tense with a little in the past. Repeated words and phrases include “boda” (wedding), “padres” (parents), “hermoso” (b...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Nathan is in love with Ana. They are getting married. But Ana is from Spain and Nathan is from California. Nathan’s family is both excited and nervous for the trip, language, and cultural differences they will find in this “boda en España”.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told mostly in the present tense with a little in the past. Repeated words and phrases include “boda” (wedding), “padres” (parents), “hermoso” (beautiful), “iglesia” (church) and “anillo” (ring). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/05/01/simple-stories-in-spanish-una-boda-en-espana/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/05/01/simple-stories-in-spanish-una-boda-en-espana/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Nathan is in love with Ana. They are getting married. But Ana is from Spain and Nathan is from California. Nathan’s family is both excited and nervous for the trip, language, and cultural differences they will find in this “boda en España”.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told mostly in the present tense with a little in the past. Repeated words and phrases include “boda” (wedding), “padres” (parents), “hermoso” (beautiful), “iglesia” (church) and “anillo” (ring). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/05/01/simple-stories-in-spanish-una-boda-en-espana/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/05/01/simple-stories-in-spanish-una-boda-en-espana/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2022 22:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Los tres cerditos</itunes:title>
    <title>Los tres cerditos</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. The story of the three little pigs, or los tres cerditos, is one of the first many kids learn. This story of hard work, personal responsibility, and delayed gratification never goes out of style.   This story is told mostly in the past tense. Repeated words and phrases include “cerditos” (little pigs), “lobo” (wolf), “bosque” (forest), “paja” (straw), “madera” (wood), “ladrillos” (bricks), “fuerte” ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. The story of the three little pigs, or <em>los tres cerditos</em>, is one of the first many kids learn. This story of hard work, personal responsibility, and delayed gratification never goes out of style.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told mostly in the past tense. Repeated words and phrases include “cerditos” (little pigs), “lobo” (wolf), “bosque” (forest), “paja” (straw), “madera” (wood), “ladrillos” (bricks), “fuerte” (strong), and “sopló” (blew). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/04/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-los-tres-cerditos/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/04/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-los-tres-cerditos/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. The story of the three little pigs, or <em>los tres cerditos</em>, is one of the first many kids learn. This story of hard work, personal responsibility, and delayed gratification never goes out of style.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told mostly in the past tense. Repeated words and phrases include “cerditos” (little pigs), “lobo” (wolf), “bosque” (forest), “paja” (straw), “madera” (wood), “ladrillos” (bricks), “fuerte” (strong), and “sopló” (blew). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/04/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-los-tres-cerditos/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/04/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-los-tres-cerditos/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>919</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>6</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Una familia canadiense en España</itunes:title>
    <title>Una familia canadiense en España</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. After the birth of their daughter Adela, Mark and Alayna decided to spend some time in Spain. They love the food, culture, and people of España and are used the opportunity to practice the language as well.   This story is told mostly in the past tense. Repeated words and phrases include “fueron” (they went), “postre” (dessert), “viajar” (to travel), and “hermoso” (beautiful). No matter where you ar...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. After the birth of their daughter Adela, Mark and Alayna decided to spend some time in Spain. They love the food, culture, and people of España and are used the opportunity to practice the language as well.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told mostly in the past tense. Repeated words and phrases include “fueron” (they went), “postre” (dessert), “viajar” (to travel), and “hermoso” (beautiful). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/04/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-una-familia-canadiense-en-espana/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/04/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-una-familia-canadiense-en-espana/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. After the birth of their daughter Adela, Mark and Alayna decided to spend some time in Spain. They love the food, culture, and people of España and are used the opportunity to practice the language as well.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told mostly in the past tense. Repeated words and phrases include “fueron” (they went), “postre” (dessert), “viajar” (to travel), and “hermoso” (beautiful). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/04/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-una-familia-canadiense-en-espana/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/04/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-una-familia-canadiense-en-espana/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
    <itunes:duration>940</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:season>6</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Los dinosaurios</itunes:title>
    <title>Los dinosaurios</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Brandon and Julia love dinosaurs. They have a bunch of plastic toy dinosaurs that they play with together. There is only one problem. Julia’s Tyrannosaurus Rex is always eating Brandon’s dinosaurs. Brandon and Julia both know a lot about dinosaurs. Will Brandon be able to find one that Julia’s T-Rex can’t eat?   This story is told in the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “j...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Brandon and Julia love dinosaurs. They have a bunch of plastic toy dinosaurs that they play with together. There is only one problem. Julia’s Tyrannosaurus Rex is always eating Brandon’s dinosaurs. Brandon and Julia both know a lot about dinosaurs. Will Brandon be able to find one that Julia’s T-Rex can’t eat?</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “juega” (plays), “agarra” (grabs), “gruñe” (growls), “medía” (measured), “pesaba” (weighed), “placas” (pates), “cuernos” (horns), and “juega a comerlo” (pretends to eat it). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/04/03/simple-stories-in-spanish-los-dinosaurios/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/04/03/simple-stories-in-spanish-los-dinosaurios/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Brandon and Julia love dinosaurs. They have a bunch of plastic toy dinosaurs that they play with together. There is only one problem. Julia’s Tyrannosaurus Rex is always eating Brandon’s dinosaurs. Brandon and Julia both know a lot about dinosaurs. Will Brandon be able to find one that Julia’s T-Rex can’t eat?</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “juega” (plays), “agarra” (grabs), “gruñe” (growls), “medía” (measured), “pesaba” (weighed), “placas” (pates), “cuernos” (horns), and “juega a comerlo” (pretends to eat it). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/04/03/simple-stories-in-spanish-los-dinosaurios/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/04/03/simple-stories-in-spanish-los-dinosaurios/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 03 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:duration>922</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Preparando mi jardín</itunes:title>
    <title>Preparando mi jardín</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. It is springtime in the northern hemisphere. With springtime comes more time outside, cleaning the yard and getting it ready to produce. My yard has sections of grass, flowers, fruit trees, and a vegetable garden. In the spring, I spend time getting each area ready for summer.   This story is told in the first-person present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “primavera” (spring), “jardín” (y...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. It is springtime in the northern hemisphere. With springtime comes more time outside, cleaning the yard and getting it ready to produce. My yard has sections of grass, flowers, fruit trees, and a vegetable garden. In the spring, I spend time getting each area ready for summer.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the first-person present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “primavera” (spring), “jardín” (yard), “huerto” (vegetable garden/fruit orchard), “yuyos” (weeds), “podar” (to prune), “semillas” (seeds), “césped” (grass/lawn), and “mantilla” (mulch). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/03/27/simple-stories-in-spanish-preparando-mi-jardin/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/03/27/simple-stories-in-spanish-preparando-mi-jardin/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. It is springtime in the northern hemisphere. With springtime comes more time outside, cleaning the yard and getting it ready to produce. My yard has sections of grass, flowers, fruit trees, and a vegetable garden. In the spring, I spend time getting each area ready for summer.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the first-person present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “primavera” (spring), “jardín” (yard), “huerto” (vegetable garden/fruit orchard), “yuyos” (weeds), “podar” (to prune), “semillas” (seeds), “césped” (grass/lawn), and “mantilla” (mulch). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/03/27/simple-stories-in-spanish-preparando-mi-jardin/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/03/27/simple-stories-in-spanish-preparando-mi-jardin/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Preocupada</itunes:title>
    <title>Preocupada</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Paloma is a near perfect child. She just has one problem that threatens to take over her life - Paloma is a worrier. She worries about EVERYTHING from school to shopping to what she wears. Paloma reaches out to her mom, who realizes that she needs more help than she can give. So, Paloma meets with a therapist. At first, she is worried, but after time she begins to develop confidence and her worrying subs...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Paloma is a near perfect child. She just has one problem that threatens to take over her life - Paloma is a worrier. She worries about EVERYTHING from school to shopping to what she wears. Paloma reaches out to her mom, who realizes that she needs more help than she can give. So, Paloma meets with a therapist. At first, she is worried, but after time she begins to develop confidence and her worrying subsides.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “preocupada” (worried), “se preocupa por” (worries about), “no te preocupes” (don’t worry), “siente” (feels), “a gusto” (comfortable/at ease), and “terapeuta” (therapist). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/03/21/simple-stories-in-spanish-preocupada/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/03/21/simple-stories-in-spanish-preocupada/</a> </p><p> </p><p>¡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 coffee or taco!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Paloma is a near perfect child. She just has one problem that threatens to take over her life - Paloma is a worrier. She worries about EVERYTHING from school to shopping to what she wears. Paloma reaches out to her mom, who realizes that she needs more help than she can give. So, Paloma meets with a therapist. At first, she is worried, but after time she begins to develop confidence and her worrying subsides.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “preocupada” (worried), “se preocupa por” (worries about), “no te preocupes” (don’t worry), “siente” (feels), “a gusto” (comfortable/at ease), and “terapeuta” (therapist). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/03/21/simple-stories-in-spanish-preocupada/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/03/21/simple-stories-in-spanish-preocupada/</a> </p><p> </p><p>¡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 coffee or taco!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Hora de dormir</itunes:title>
    <title>Hora de dormir</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Life with a toddler can be fun and difficult. That is why routines are so important. When Lily doesn’t take her nap, the rest of the day is rough for her dad, Esteban. Perhaps a nighttime routine with soothing songs will be exactly what they both need to sleep.   This story is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “dormir” (to sleep), “la siesta” (nap), “lavar” (to wash), “el...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Life with a toddler can be fun and difficult. That is why routines are so important. When Lily doesn’t take her nap, the rest of the day is rough for her dad, Esteban. Perhaps a nighttime routine with soothing songs will be exactly what they both need to sleep.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “dormir” (to sleep), “la siesta” (nap), “lavar” (to wash), “el baño” (the bath), “burbujas” (bubbles), “dedos/deditos” (fingers and toes), and “mecer” (to rock). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/03/06/simple-stories-in-spanish-hora-de-dormir/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/03/06/simple-stories-in-spanish-hora-de-dormir/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Life with a toddler can be fun and difficult. That is why routines are so important. When Lily doesn’t take her nap, the rest of the day is rough for her dad, Esteban. Perhaps a nighttime routine with soothing songs will be exactly what they both need to sleep.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “dormir” (to sleep), “la siesta” (nap), “lavar” (to wash), “el baño” (the bath), “burbujas” (bubbles), “dedos/deditos” (fingers and toes), and “mecer” (to rock). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/03/06/simple-stories-in-spanish-hora-de-dormir/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/03/06/simple-stories-in-spanish-hora-de-dormir/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 06 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:season>6</itunes:season>
    <itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>¡A bailar!</itunes:title>
    <title>¡A bailar!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Claire loves to dance. She dances every chance she gets. She dances in the car, the supermarket, and around the house when she should be doing her chores. Even though Claire loves to dance, she learns that sometimes she shouldn’t because dancing can cause problems.   This story is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “bailar” (to dance), “girar” (to spin/twirl), “quehaceres”...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Claire loves to dance. She dances every chance she gets. She dances in the car, the supermarket, and around the house when she should be doing her chores. Even though Claire loves to dance, she learns that sometimes she shouldn’t because dancing can cause problems.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “bailar” (to dance), “girar” (to spin/twirl), “quehaceres” (chores), “guardar” (to put away), “la escoba” (broom), and “limpiar” (to clean). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/02/27/simple-stories-in-spanish-a-bailar/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/02/27/simple-stories-in-spanish-a-bailar/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Claire loves to dance. She dances every chance she gets. She dances in the car, the supermarket, and around the house when she should be doing her chores. Even though Claire loves to dance, she learns that sometimes she shouldn’t because dancing can cause problems.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “bailar” (to dance), “girar” (to spin/twirl), “quehaceres” (chores), “guardar” (to put away), “la escoba” (broom), and “limpiar” (to clean). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/02/27/simple-stories-in-spanish-a-bailar/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/02/27/simple-stories-in-spanish-a-bailar/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>¡A pescar!</itunes:title>
    <title>¡A pescar!</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Jayden, Charley and Theo love fishing with their mom. One Saturday they grab their fishing poles and head to the lake. Find out what they catch in today’s story.    This story is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “el pez” (the fish), “pescar” (to fish), “caña de pescar” (fishing rod), “carrete” (fishing reel), “sedal” (fishing line), “anzuelo” (fishing hook), “cebo” ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Jayden, Charley and Theo love fishing with their mom. One Saturday they grab their fishing poles and head to the lake. Find out what they catch in today’s story. </p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “el pez” (the fish), “pescar” (to fish), “caña de pescar” (fishing rod), “carrete” (fishing reel), “sedal” (fishing line), “anzuelo” (fishing hook), “cebo” (bait), “gusano” (worm), and “orilla” (shore). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/02/20/simple-stories-in-spanish-a-pescar/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/02/20/simple-stories-in-spanish-a-pescar/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Jayden, Charley and Theo love fishing with their mom. One Saturday they grab their fishing poles and head to the lake. Find out what they catch in today’s story. </p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “el pez” (the fish), “pescar” (to fish), “caña de pescar” (fishing rod), “carrete” (fishing reel), “sedal” (fishing line), “anzuelo” (fishing hook), “cebo” (bait), “gusano” (worm), and “orilla” (shore). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/02/20/simple-stories-in-spanish-a-pescar/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/02/20/simple-stories-in-spanish-a-pescar/</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 20 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Una visita al dentista</itunes:title>
    <title>Una visita al dentista</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Silvia loves sweets a bit too much. Her love of sugar catches up with her in the form of a toothache. Now she must visit the dentist. First, the hygienist takes x-rays and cleans up her teeth. Then the dentist comes in for a visit. One thing is for sure, Sylvia needs to take better care of her teeth!    This story is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “caramelos” (can...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Silvia loves sweets a bit too much. Her love of sugar catches up with her in the form of a toothache. Now she must visit the dentist. First, the hygienist takes x-rays and cleans up her teeth. Then the dentist comes in for a visit. One thing is for sure, Sylvia needs to take better care of her teeth! </p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “caramelos” (candy), “higienista dental” (dental hygienist), “hilo dental” (dental floss), “encías” (gums), “sarro” (tartar), “carie” (cavity), and “empaste” (filling). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/02/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-una-visita-al-dentista/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/02/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-una-visita-al-dentista/</a> </p><p> </p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Silvia loves sweets a bit too much. Her love of sugar catches up with her in the form of a toothache. Now she must visit the dentist. First, the hygienist takes x-rays and cleans up her teeth. Then the dentist comes in for a visit. One thing is for sure, Sylvia needs to take better care of her teeth! </p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “caramelos” (candy), “higienista dental” (dental hygienist), “hilo dental” (dental floss), “encías” (gums), “sarro” (tartar), “carie” (cavity), and “empaste” (filling). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/02/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-una-visita-al-dentista/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/02/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-una-visita-al-dentista/</a> </p><p> </p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 13 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>El gran Ronaldo</itunes:title>
    <title>El gran Ronaldo</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Ronaldo comes from a family obsessed with football (or soccer), so it is no surprise that he wants to be a famous football star like his “tocayo”, or namesake, Cristiano Ronaldo. But Ronaldo only wants to play front and center, hogging the ball and making all the goals. He needs to learn the importance of each position to truly become a great player.    This story is told mostly in the present ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Ronaldo comes from a family obsessed with football (or soccer), so it is no surprise that he wants to be a famous football star like his “tocayo”, or namesake, Cristiano Ronaldo. But Ronaldo only wants to play front and center, hogging the ball and making all the goals. He needs to learn the importance of each position to truly become a great player. </p><p> </p><p>This story is told mostly in the present tense with a paragraph in the past. Repeated words and phrases include “portero” (goalie), “delantero” (forward position), “pelota” (ball), “árbitro” (referee), “tanteo” (score), “tocayo” (namesake), and “entrenador” (coach). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/02/06/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-gran-ronaldo/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/02/06/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-gran-ronaldo/</a> </p><p> </p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Ronaldo comes from a family obsessed with football (or soccer), so it is no surprise that he wants to be a famous football star like his “tocayo”, or namesake, Cristiano Ronaldo. But Ronaldo only wants to play front and center, hogging the ball and making all the goals. He needs to learn the importance of each position to truly become a great player. </p><p> </p><p>This story is told mostly in the present tense with a paragraph in the past. Repeated words and phrases include “portero” (goalie), “delantero” (forward position), “pelota” (ball), “árbitro” (referee), “tanteo” (score), “tocayo” (namesake), and “entrenador” (coach). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/02/06/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-gran-ronaldo/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/02/06/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-gran-ronaldo/</a> </p><p> </p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>La pequeña Victoria</itunes:title>
    <title>La pequeña Victoria</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Victoria is feeling nervous and scared about leaving her small town and going to university in a big city. Her friend Piper doesn’t seem scared at all. Victoria learns that some of Piper’s confidence comes from her success in a martial arts class. Victoria decides to give it a try and she learns that small girls like her can be fierce opponents.   This story is told in the present tense. Repeated wo...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Victoria is feeling nervous and scared about leaving her small town and going to university in a big city. Her friend Piper doesn’t seem scared at all. Victoria learns that some of Piper’s confidence comes from her success in a martial arts class. Victoria decides to give it a try and she learns that small girls like her can be fierce opponents.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “confianza” (confidence/trust), “débil” (weak), “fuerte” (strong), “agarra” (grab/hold), “golpea” (punch/hit), “patea” (kicks), “rueda” (rolls), “apalancamiento” (leverage) and “entrenar” (to train/practice). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/01/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-pequena-victoria/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/01/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-pequena-victoria/</a> </p><p> </p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Victoria is feeling nervous and scared about leaving her small town and going to university in a big city. Her friend Piper doesn’t seem scared at all. Victoria learns that some of Piper’s confidence comes from her success in a martial arts class. Victoria decides to give it a try and she learns that small girls like her can be fierce opponents.</p><p> </p><p>This story is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “confianza” (confidence/trust), “débil” (weak), “fuerte” (strong), “agarra” (grab/hold), “golpea” (punch/hit), “patea” (kicks), “rueda” (rolls), “apalancamiento” (leverage) and “entrenar” (to train/practice). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/01/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-pequena-victoria/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/01/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-pequena-victoria/</a> </p><p> </p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>La música de Miguel</itunes:title>
    <title>La música de Miguel</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Today’s story comes from a request for a story about musical instruments. Perhaps you will remember “La mentira de Miguel” (season 1, episode 11). Miguel wanted to go to a rock concert with his friend Wes, but, due to his lying, ended up going to a classical music concert with his mom and sister. Little did he know how much that concert would change his life. He thought rock music was the only sound wort...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Today’s story comes from a request for a story about musical instruments. Perhaps you will remember “La mentira de Miguel” (season 1, episode 11). Miguel wanted to go to a rock concert with his friend Wes, but, due to his lying, ended up going to a classical music concert with his mom and sister. Little did he know how much that concert would change his life. He thought rock music was the only sound worth listening to, but after hearing violins, flutes, trumpets, and tubas, he has a new appreciation for instruments.</p><p>This story is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “mentira” (lie), “chido” (cool), “ensayar” (to rehearse/practice), “labios” (lips), and “sopla” (blow). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/01/23/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-musica-de-miguel/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/01/23/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-musica-de-miguel/</a> </p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Today’s story comes from a request for a story about musical instruments. Perhaps you will remember “La mentira de Miguel” (season 1, episode 11). Miguel wanted to go to a rock concert with his friend Wes, but, due to his lying, ended up going to a classical music concert with his mom and sister. Little did he know how much that concert would change his life. He thought rock music was the only sound worth listening to, but after hearing violins, flutes, trumpets, and tubas, he has a new appreciation for instruments.</p><p>This story is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “mentira” (lie), “chido” (cool), “ensayar” (to rehearse/practice), “labios” (lips), and “sopla” (blow). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/01/23/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-musica-de-miguel/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/01/23/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-musica-de-miguel/</a> </p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 23 Jan 2022 14:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Las mariposas monarcas</itunes:title>
    <title>Las mariposas monarcas</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Today’s story comes from a request for a story about monarch butterflies. Hannah is a curious girl. When a butterfly lands in her back yard, she wants to learn all about it. After visiting the library, she learns that these butterflies are special and that they fly all the way to Mexico from Canada. What else will she learn about the mariposa monarca? This story is told in the present tense. Repeated wor...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Today’s story comes from a request for a story about monarch butterflies. Hannah is a curious girl. When a butterfly lands in her back yard, she wants to learn all about it. After visiting the library, she learns that these butterflies are special and that they fly all the way to Mexico from Canada. What else will she learn about the mariposa monarca?</p><p>This story is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “mariposa” (butterfly), “alas” (wings), “oruga” (caterpillar), “algodoncillo” (milkweed), “biblioteca” (library), and “bibliotecaria” (librarian). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/01/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-mariposas-monarcas/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/01/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-mariposas-monarcas/</a> </p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Today’s story comes from a request for a story about monarch butterflies. Hannah is a curious girl. When a butterfly lands in her back yard, she wants to learn all about it. After visiting the library, she learns that these butterflies are special and that they fly all the way to Mexico from Canada. What else will she learn about the mariposa monarca?</p><p>This story is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “mariposa” (butterfly), “alas” (wings), “oruga” (caterpillar), “algodoncillo” (milkweed), “biblioteca” (library), and “bibliotecaria” (librarian). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/01/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-mariposas-monarcas/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/01/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-mariposas-monarcas/</a> </p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Bajo el mar</itunes:title>
    <title>Bajo el mar</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Today’s story comes from a request for underwater vocabulary. The Mesoamerican Reef system is the second largest in the world. Located in el /Mar Caribe, Caribbean Sea, the most beautiful section of this reef is accessible through the island of Roatán in Honduras. Here you can see the plant and animal life that call this tropical paradise home. This story is told mostly in the the present tense. Repeated...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Today’s story comes from a request for underwater vocabulary. The Mesoamerican Reef system is the second largest in the world. Located in el /Mar Caribe, Caribbean Sea, the most beautiful section of this reef is accessible through the island of Roatán in Honduras. Here you can see the plant and animal life that call this tropical paradise home.</p><p>This story is told mostly in the the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “pez” (fish), “bucear” (scuba dive), “aletas” (fins), “tortuga” (turtle), “cangrejo” (crab), “tiburón ballena” (tiburón = shark, ballena = whale), and “choca” (crash). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/01/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-bajo-el-mar/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/01/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-bajo-el-mar/</a> </p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Today’s story comes from a request for underwater vocabulary. The Mesoamerican Reef system is the second largest in the world. Located in el /Mar Caribe, Caribbean Sea, the most beautiful section of this reef is accessible through the island of Roatán in Honduras. Here you can see the plant and animal life that call this tropical paradise home.</p><p>This story is told mostly in the the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “pez” (fish), “bucear” (scuba dive), “aletas” (fins), “tortuga” (turtle), “cangrejo” (crab), “tiburón ballena” (tiburón = shark, ballena = whale), and “choca” (crash). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/01/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-bajo-el-mar/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/01/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-bajo-el-mar/</a> </p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Un accidente de coche</itunes:title>
    <title>Un accidente de coche</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Today’s story comes from a request for vocabulary for doctor-patient interactions. Luis just wants to dance the night away, but a car accident lands him in the emergency room with his date. Now, instead of salsa, he must deal with x-rays, stitches and a cast. What fun!  This story is told mostly in the the present tense with one paragraph in the past tense. Repeated words and phrases include “choca”...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Today’s story comes from a request for vocabulary for doctor-patient interactions. Luis just wants to dance the night away, but a car accident lands him in the emergency room with his date. Now, instead of salsa, he must deal with x-rays, stitches and a cast. What fun! </p><p>This story is told mostly in the the present tense with one paragraph in the past tense. Repeated words and phrases include “choca” (crash), “duele” (hurts/pains), “pierna” (leg), “brazo” (arm), “cuello” (neck), “collarín” (neck brace) “heridas” (wounds), “puntadas” (stitches), “corte” (cut), and “yeso” (cast). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/01/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-un-accidente-de-coche/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/01/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-un-accidente-de-coche/</a>  </p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Today’s story comes from a request for vocabulary for doctor-patient interactions. Luis just wants to dance the night away, but a car accident lands him in the emergency room with his date. Now, instead of salsa, he must deal with x-rays, stitches and a cast. What fun! </p><p>This story is told mostly in the the present tense with one paragraph in the past tense. Repeated words and phrases include “choca” (crash), “duele” (hurts/pains), “pierna” (leg), “brazo” (arm), “cuello” (neck), “collarín” (neck brace) “heridas” (wounds), “puntadas” (stitches), “corte” (cut), and “yeso” (cast). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/01/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-un-accidente-de-coche/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/01/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-un-accidente-de-coche/</a>  </p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Un accidente en la montaña</itunes:title>
    <title>Un accidente en la montaña</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Today’s story comes from a request for vocabulary for medical interactions. Julio loves winter because winter means skiing. He makes sure to wear all the right clothing: hat, scarf, gloves, and - most importantly - his helmet. When his helmet falls off the ski lift, he thinks he will be fine if he just goes slow. Unfortunately, though, accidents happen.  This story is told mostly in the the present ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Today’s story comes from a request for vocabulary for medical interactions. Julio loves winter because winter means skiing. He makes sure to wear all the right clothing: hat, scarf, gloves, and - most importantly - his helmet. When his helmet falls off the ski lift, he thinks he will be fine if he just goes slow. Unfortunately, though, accidents happen. </p><p>This story is told mostly in the the present tense with one paragraph in the past tense. Repeated words and phrases include “telesilla” (ski lift), “casco” (helmet), “cabeza” (head), “heridas” (wounds), “puntadas” (stitches), “corte” (cut), and “choca” (crash). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/12/19/simple-stories-in-spanish-un-accidente-en-la-montana/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/12/19/simple-stories-in-spanish-un-accidente-en-la-montana/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Today’s story comes from a request for vocabulary for medical interactions. Julio loves winter because winter means skiing. He makes sure to wear all the right clothing: hat, scarf, gloves, and - most importantly - his helmet. When his helmet falls off the ski lift, he thinks he will be fine if he just goes slow. Unfortunately, though, accidents happen. </p><p>This story is told mostly in the the present tense with one paragraph in the past tense. Repeated words and phrases include “telesilla” (ski lift), “casco” (helmet), “cabeza” (head), “heridas” (wounds), “puntadas” (stitches), “corte” (cut), and “choca” (crash). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/12/19/simple-stories-in-spanish-un-accidente-en-la-montana/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/12/19/simple-stories-in-spanish-un-accidente-en-la-montana/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Un cuento de invierno</itunes:title>
    <title>Un cuento de invierno</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Today’s story comes from a request for winter-themed vocabulary. Luisa loves winter. She loves everything about winter including frost, snow, ice, and hockey. But it is December in Canada, and it still hasn’t snowed. Will Luisa be able to make snow angels, snowmen and snow forts? She wishes on a falling star that winter will come - and it does! This story is told in the the present tense. Repeated words ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Today’s story comes from a request for winter-themed vocabulary. Luisa loves winter. She loves everything about winter including frost, snow, ice, and hockey. But it is December in Canada, and it still hasn’t snowed. Will Luisa be able to make snow angels, snowmen and snow forts? She wishes on a falling star that winter will come - and it does!</p><p>This story is told in the the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “nieve” (snow), “hielo” (ice), “escarcha” (frost), “bufanda” (scarf), “cae” (fallas), “copas de nieve” (snowflakes), and “muñeco de nieve” (snowman). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/12/12/simple-stories-in-spanish-un-cuento-de-invierno/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/12/12/simple-stories-in-spanish-un-cuento-de-invierno/</a> </p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Today’s story comes from a request for winter-themed vocabulary. Luisa loves winter. She loves everything about winter including frost, snow, ice, and hockey. But it is December in Canada, and it still hasn’t snowed. Will Luisa be able to make snow angels, snowmen and snow forts? She wishes on a falling star that winter will come - and it does!</p><p>This story is told in the the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “nieve” (snow), “hielo” (ice), “escarcha” (frost), “bufanda” (scarf), “cae” (fallas), “copas de nieve” (snowflakes), and “muñeco de nieve” (snowman). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/12/12/simple-stories-in-spanish-un-cuento-de-invierno/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/12/12/simple-stories-in-spanish-un-cuento-de-invierno/</a> </p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Capítulo 12: El deseo de Zunzuncito</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 12 - the last chapter! Zunzuncito is reaching the end of his journey. He crossed the grand lake, passed through the land of giants and arrived at the valley of snails. Now he just needs to suck the nectar and he will be big. Because being big will make him happy, right? This story is told mostly in the the pres...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>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 12 - the last chapter! Zunzuncito is reaching the end of his journey. He crossed the grand lake, passed through the land of giants and arrived at the valley of snails. Now he just needs to suck the nectar and he will be big. Because being big will make him happy, right?</p><p>This story is told mostly in the the present tense, with a few words in the past (to recap the previous chapters). Repeated words and phrases include “deseo” (wish), “caracol” (snail) and “no podría” (wouldn’t be able to/couldn’t). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/11/21/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-12/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/11/21/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-12/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 12 - the last chapter! Zunzuncito is reaching the end of his journey. He crossed the grand lake, passed through the land of giants and arrived at the valley of snails. Now he just needs to suck the nectar and he will be big. Because being big will make him happy, right?</p><p>This story is told mostly in the the present tense, with a few words in the past (to recap the previous chapters). Repeated words and phrases include “deseo” (wish), “caracol” (snail) and “no podría” (wouldn’t be able to/couldn’t). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/11/21/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-12/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/11/21/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-12/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Capítulo 11: Impaciente</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 11! Zunzuncito is getting closer to the magic flower that will grant his wish to be big. He crossed the grand lake and passed through the land of giants. Only one place remains: the valley of snails. Zunzuncito feels so close and yet so far from his goal. He is feeling impatient. This story is told mostly in th...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>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 11! Zunzuncito is getting closer to the magic flower that will grant his wish to be big. He crossed the grand lake and passed through the land of giants. Only one place remains: the valley of snails. Zunzuncito feels so close and yet so far from his goal. He is feeling impatient.</p><p>This story is told mostly in the the present tense, with only a couple of words in the past (to recap the previous chapters). Repeated words and phrases include “caracoles” (snails), “ojos” (eyes), “saca la lengua” (sticks out his tongue) and “tiene hambre” (is hungry). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/11/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-11/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/11/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-11/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 11! Zunzuncito is getting closer to the magic flower that will grant his wish to be big. He crossed the grand lake and passed through the land of giants. Only one place remains: the valley of snails. Zunzuncito feels so close and yet so far from his goal. He is feeling impatient.</p><p>This story is told mostly in the the present tense, with only a couple of words in the past (to recap the previous chapters). Repeated words and phrases include “caracoles” (snails), “ojos” (eyes), “saca la lengua” (sticks out his tongue) and “tiene hambre” (is hungry). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/11/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-11/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/11/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-11/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Capítulo 10: Animales en jaulas</itunes:title>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>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 10! After crossing the grand lake, Zunzuncito and Monty must pass through the land of giants. The land of giants is fascinating, until Zunzuncito sees something horrible: animals in cages. Seeing the animals in cages makes him think of being trapped in the spiderweb. He has to do something, but what can a tiny bird do?</p><p>This story is told mostly in the the present tense, with only a couple words in the past (to recap the previous chapters). Repeated words and phrases include “jaula” (cage), “cerradura” (lock), “pico” (beak), “romper” (to break), “abrir” (to open) and “puerta” (door). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/11/07/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-10/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/11/07/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-10/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 10! After crossing the grand lake, Zunzuncito and Monty must pass through the land of giants. The land of giants is fascinating, until Zunzuncito sees something horrible: animals in cages. Seeing the animals in cages makes him think of being trapped in the spiderweb. He has to do something, but what can a tiny bird do?</p><p>This story is told mostly in the the present tense, with only a couple words in the past (to recap the previous chapters). Repeated words and phrases include “jaula” (cage), “cerradura” (lock), “pico” (beak), “romper” (to break), “abrir” (to open) and “puerta” (door). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/11/07/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-10/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/11/07/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-10/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Capítulo 9: La tierra de gigantes</itunes:title>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>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 9! Zunzuncito and Monty fell into the grand lake. Thankfully, a turtle came to save them. Once they cross the grand lake, they will reach the second leg of their journey: pass through the land of giants. To the tiny hummingbird and frog, though, everything is a giant! Will they find the land they seek and pass through it safely?</p><p>This story is told mostly in the the present tense, with only a couple words in the past (to recap the previous chapters). Repeated words and phrases include “tierra” (land/earth), “tortuga” (turtle), “piel” (skin) “casa” (house), and “jaula” (cage). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/10/31/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-9/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/10/31/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-9/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 9! Zunzuncito and Monty fell into the grand lake. Thankfully, a turtle came to save them. Once they cross the grand lake, they will reach the second leg of their journey: pass through the land of giants. To the tiny hummingbird and frog, though, everything is a giant! Will they find the land they seek and pass through it safely?</p><p>This story is told mostly in the the present tense, with only a couple words in the past (to recap the previous chapters). Repeated words and phrases include “tierra” (land/earth), “tortuga” (turtle), “piel” (skin) “casa” (house), and “jaula” (cage). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/10/31/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-9/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/10/31/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-9/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Capítulo 8: Monty tiene miedo</itunes:title>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>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 8! Zunzuncito is a tiny hummingbird. His friend, Monty, is an even smaller frog. The two animals are searching for a magic flower. Zunzuncito hopes that the magic flower will grant his wish to be big. Majá is a Cuban boa. According to Monty, she knows everything. There is just one problem - Zunzuncito is incredibly afraid of snakes and Majá is the biggest snake on the island of Cuba.</p><p>This story is told mostly in the the present tense, with only a few words in the past (to recap the previous chapters). Repeated words and phrases include “miedo” (fear), “bosque” (woods/forest), “lago” (lake) “caracoles” (snails), “apretar” (to squeeze), “lejos” (far) and “cerca” (near). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/10/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-8/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/10/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-8/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 8! Zunzuncito is a tiny hummingbird. His friend, Monty, is an even smaller frog. The two animals are searching for a magic flower. Zunzuncito hopes that the magic flower will grant his wish to be big. Majá is a Cuban boa. According to Monty, she knows everything. There is just one problem - Zunzuncito is incredibly afraid of snakes and Majá is the biggest snake on the island of Cuba.</p><p>This story is told mostly in the the present tense, with only a few words in the past (to recap the previous chapters). Repeated words and phrases include “miedo” (fear), “bosque” (woods/forest), “lago” (lake) “caracoles” (snails), “apretar” (to squeeze), “lejos” (far) and “cerca” (near). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/10/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-8/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/10/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-8/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Capítulo 7: El gran lago</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 7! Zunzuncito is on a mission to find the magic flower that will grant his wish to be big. He spoke with the wise snake Majá and now he knows where he must go, but how will he get there? Thankfully, he has a small sidekick, the tiny frog Monty, to help him out. This story is told in the the present tense. Repea...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>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 7! Zunzuncito is on a mission to find the magic flower that will grant his wish to be big. He spoke with the wise snake Majá and now he knows where he must go, but how will he get there? Thankfully, he has a small sidekick, the tiny frog Monty, to help him out.</p><p>This story is told in the the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “lago” (lake) “pez” (fish), “volar” (to fly), “nadar” (to swim) and “tiene razón” (is right). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/10/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-7/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/10/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-7/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 7! Zunzuncito is on a mission to find the magic flower that will grant his wish to be big. He spoke with the wise snake Majá and now he knows where he must go, but how will he get there? Thankfully, he has a small sidekick, the tiny frog Monty, to help him out.</p><p>This story is told in the the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “lago” (lake) “pez” (fish), “volar” (to fly), “nadar” (to swim) and “tiene razón” (is right). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/10/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-7/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/10/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-7/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Capítulo 6: La boa cubana</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 6! Zunzuncito is a tiny hummingbird. His friend, Monty, is an even smaller frog. The two animals are searching for a magic flower. Zunzuncito hopes that the magic flower will grant his wish to be big. Majá is a Cuban boa. According to Monty, she knows everything. There is just one problem - Zunzuncito is incred...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>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 6! Zunzuncito is a tiny hummingbird. His friend, Monty, is an even smaller frog. The two animals are searching for a magic flower. Zunzuncito hopes that the magic flower will grant his wish to be big. Majá is a Cuban boa. According to Monty, she knows everything. There is just one problem - Zunzuncito is incredibly afraid of snakes and Majá is the biggest snake on the island of Cuba.</p><p>This story is told mostly in the the present tense, with only a couplewords in the past (to recap the previous chapters). Repeated words and phrases include “miedo” (fear), “bosque” (woods/forest), “lago” (lake) “caracoles” (snails), “apretar” (to squeeze), “lejos” (far) and “cerca” (near). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/10/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-5-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/10/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-5-2/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 6! Zunzuncito is a tiny hummingbird. His friend, Monty, is an even smaller frog. The two animals are searching for a magic flower. Zunzuncito hopes that the magic flower will grant his wish to be big. Majá is a Cuban boa. According to Monty, she knows everything. There is just one problem - Zunzuncito is incredibly afraid of snakes and Majá is the biggest snake on the island of Cuba.</p><p>This story is told mostly in the the present tense, with only a couplewords in the past (to recap the previous chapters). Repeated words and phrases include “miedo” (fear), “bosque” (woods/forest), “lago” (lake) “caracoles” (snails), “apretar” (to squeeze), “lejos” (far) and “cerca” (near). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/10/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-5-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/10/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-5-2/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/10/03/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-5/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/10/03/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-5/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/10/03/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-5/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/10/03/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-5/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Capítulo 4: Quiero ser grande</itunes:title>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>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 4! </p><p>It’s not easy being the smallest bird in the world. You have to deal with bigger bully birds, bees that don’t want to share and spiders that want to suck your blood. Zunzuncito is tired of being small. Perhaps if he is big and strong, he can save himself from these sticky situations. After all, the animal that saved him from the spiderweb must be big and strong, right?</p><p>This story is told mostly in the the present tense, with only the first paragraph in the past (to recap the previous chapters). Repeated words and phrases include “salvador” (savior/rescuer), “liberar” (to liberate/free), “llora” (cries) and “patas” (animal feet or hands. 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/09/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-4/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/09/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-4/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 4! </p><p>It’s not easy being the smallest bird in the world. You have to deal with bigger bully birds, bees that don’t want to share and spiders that want to suck your blood. Zunzuncito is tired of being small. Perhaps if he is big and strong, he can save himself from these sticky situations. After all, the animal that saved him from the spiderweb must be big and strong, right?</p><p>This story is told mostly in the the present tense, with only the first paragraph in the past (to recap the previous chapters). Repeated words and phrases include “salvador” (savior/rescuer), “liberar” (to liberate/free), “llora” (cries) and “patas” (animal feet or hands. 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/09/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-4/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/09/26/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-4/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 3! Zunzuncito, a tiny bee hummingbird, just wants to suck delicious nectar from beautiful flowers. But he is not the only one hunting for food. After being chased away from flowers by a group of bees, Zunzuncito is now trapped in a spiderweb. There are many large spiders in Cuba and some of them do suck the blo...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>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 3! Zunzuncito, a tiny bee hummingbird, just wants to suck delicious nectar from beautiful flowers. But he is not the only one hunting for food. After being chased away from flowers by a group of bees, Zunzuncito is now trapped in a spiderweb. There are many large spiders in Cuba and some of them do suck the blood of little birds caught in their webs. How will Zunzuncito escape? </p><p>This story is told in the the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “pájaro” (bird), “telaraña” (spiderweb), “araña” (spider), “llora” (cries), “tiene miedo” (is scared) and “patas” (animal feet or hands. 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/09/19/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-3/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/09/19/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-3/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 3! Zunzuncito, a tiny bee hummingbird, just wants to suck delicious nectar from beautiful flowers. But he is not the only one hunting for food. After being chased away from flowers by a group of bees, Zunzuncito is now trapped in a spiderweb. There are many large spiders in Cuba and some of them do suck the blood of little birds caught in their webs. How will Zunzuncito escape? </p><p>This story is told in the the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “pájaro” (bird), “telaraña” (spiderweb), “araña” (spider), “llora” (cries), “tiene miedo” (is scared) and “patas” (animal feet or hands. 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/09/19/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-3/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/09/19/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-3/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>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 2! Zunzuncito, one of the tiniest hummingbirds in the world, flits from flower to flower in search of delicious nectar. However, some flowers are occupied by larger hummingbirds and insects. In this second chapter of “La aventura de Zunzuncito”, our tiny bee hummingbird finds himself in a battle for nectar with his namesake bees.  </p><p>This story is told in the the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “pájaro” (bird), “colibrí” (hummingbird), “alas” (wings), “vuela” (flies - <em>verb</em>), “flores” (flowers), “abejas&quot; (bees), and “aguijones” (stingers). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/09/12/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/09/12/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-2/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 2! Zunzuncito, one of the tiniest hummingbirds in the world, flits from flower to flower in search of delicious nectar. However, some flowers are occupied by larger hummingbirds and insects. In this second chapter of “La aventura de Zunzuncito”, our tiny bee hummingbird finds himself in a battle for nectar with his namesake bees.  </p><p>This story is told in the the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “pájaro” (bird), “colibrí” (hummingbird), “alas” (wings), “vuela” (flies - <em>verb</em>), “flores” (flowers), “abejas&quot; (bees), and “aguijones” (stingers). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/09/12/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/09/12/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-2/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 1! Zunzuncito is one of the tiniest hummingbirds in the world. Some might think he spends all his time happily sucking nectar from flowers, and they are not wrong. However, sometimes insects and even other hummingbirds get in between Zunzuncito and his dinner. This story is told in the the present tense. Repeat...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>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 1! Zunzuncito is one of the tiniest hummingbirds in the world. Some might think he spends all his time happily sucking nectar from flowers, and they are not wrong. However, sometimes insects and even other hummingbirds get in between Zunzuncito and his dinner.</p><p>This story is told in the the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “pájaro” (bird), “colibrí” (hummingbird), alas” (wings), “vuela” (flies - <em>verb</em>) and “flores” (flowers). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/09/06/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-1/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/09/06/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-1/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 1! Zunzuncito is one of the tiniest hummingbirds in the world. Some might think he spends all his time happily sucking nectar from flowers, and they are not wrong. However, sometimes insects and even other hummingbirds get in between Zunzuncito and his dinner.</p><p>This story is told in the the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “pájaro” (bird), “colibrí” (hummingbird), alas” (wings), “vuela” (flies - <em>verb</em>) and “flores” (flowers). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/09/06/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-1/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/09/06/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito-capitulo-1/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>La aventura de Zunzuncito - Una introducción</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to the fifth season of Simple Stories in Spanish! The island nation of Cuba is full of amazing animals. One of the most fascinating is the tiny bee hummingbird, also called the zunzuncito. I was inspired by this little hummingbird and, with some motivation from my students, 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 story is told in the the present tense. Repea...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the fifth season of Simple Stories in Spanish! The island nation of Cuba is full of amazing animals. One of the most fascinating is the tiny bee hummingbird, also called the zunzuncito. I was inspired by this little hummingbird and, with some motivation from my students, 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.</p><p>This story is told in the the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “pájaro” (bird), “colibrí” (hummingbird), “ranita” (little frog), and “flor” (flower). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/08/29/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/08/29/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the fifth season of Simple Stories in Spanish! The island nation of Cuba is full of amazing animals. One of the most fascinating is the tiny bee hummingbird, also called the zunzuncito. I was inspired by this little hummingbird and, with some motivation from my students, 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.</p><p>This story is told in the the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “pájaro” (bird), “colibrí” (hummingbird), “ranita” (little frog), and “flor” (flower). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/08/29/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/08/29/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-aventura-de-zunzuncito/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>El Día de los Reyes Magos</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. While not necessarily historically accurate, January 6th marks the day that the wise men gave their gifts of frankincense, gold and myrrh to the baby Jesus. This moment is celebrated as “el Día de los Reyes Magos”. While other kids around the world get presents from Santa on Christmas, kids in the Spanish-speaking world are waiting for gifts from the reyes magos. They leave out their shoes with hay for the camels and...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. While not necessarily historically accurate, January 6th marks the day that the wise men gave their gifts of frankincense, gold and myrrh to the baby Jesus. This moment is celebrated as “el Día de los Reyes Magos”. While other kids around the world get presents from Santa on Christmas, kids in the Spanish-speaking world are waiting for gifts from the reyes magos. They leave out their shoes with hay for the camels and wake up to find presents left by the kings.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told in the the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “enero” (January), “regalo” (gift), “reyes” (kings), and “magos” (magi/wise men). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/08/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-dia-de-los-reyes-magos/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/08/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-dia-de-los-reyes-magos/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. While not necessarily historically accurate, January 6th marks the day that the wise men gave their gifts of frankincense, gold and myrrh to the baby Jesus. This moment is celebrated as “el Día de los Reyes Magos”. While other kids around the world get presents from Santa on Christmas, kids in the Spanish-speaking world are waiting for gifts from the reyes magos. They leave out their shoes with hay for the camels and wake up to find presents left by the kings.</p><p><br/></p><p>This story is told in the the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “enero” (January), “regalo” (gift), “reyes” (kings), and “magos” (magi/wise men). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/08/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-dia-de-los-reyes-magos/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/08/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-dia-de-los-reyes-magos/</a></p><p><br/></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. Semana Santa, or “Holy Week” occurs the week before Easter. While it is a religious celebration all over the world, the most grand Semana Santa arguably is in Sevilla, España. The week is filled with processions of penitents and pasos that depict the events leading to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. While it is a very religious event, you do not need to be religious to appreciate the history and cul...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. Semana Santa, or “Holy Week” occurs the week before Easter. While it is a religious celebration all over the world, the most grand Semana Santa arguably is in Sevilla, España. The week is filled with processions of penitents and pasos that depict the events leading to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. While it is a very religious event, you do not need to be religious to appreciate the history and culture of one of the longest living Spanish traditions. </p><p>This story is told in the the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “paso” (religious float), “Pascua Florida” (Easter), “llevar” (to wear), “cruz” (cross), and “cofradía” (brotherhood). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/08/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-semana-santa/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/08/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-semana-santa/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. Semana Santa, or “Holy Week” occurs the week before Easter. While it is a religious celebration all over the world, the most grand Semana Santa arguably is in Sevilla, España. The week is filled with processions of penitents and pasos that depict the events leading to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. While it is a very religious event, you do not need to be religious to appreciate the history and culture of one of the longest living Spanish traditions. </p><p>This story is told in the the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “paso” (religious float), “Pascua Florida” (Easter), “llevar” (to wear), “cruz” (cross), and “cofradía” (brotherhood). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/08/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-semana-santa/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/08/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-semana-santa/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>La Fiesta de Santo Tomás</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. ¡Hola y bienvenidos a este episodio de Simple Stories in Spanish! Saint Thomas, or Santo Tomás, is the patron saint of Chichicastenango, Guatemala. The locals celebrate their patron saint with a variety of dances. Each dance has its own origen and theme, although with some similarities. The dancers wear bright costumes and they also wear realistic looking masks that cover their whole face with a painted one.  Th...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. ¡Hola y bienvenidos a este episodio de Simple Stories in Spanish! Saint Thomas, or Santo Tomás, is the patron saint of Chichicastenango, Guatemala. The locals celebrate their patron saint with a variety of dances. Each dance has its own origen and theme, although with some similarities. The dancers wear bright costumes and they also wear realistic looking masks that cover their whole face with a painted one. </p><p>This story is told in the the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “mercado” (market), “escaleras” (stairs), “llevar” (to wear), “bailarines” (dancers), and “baile/danza” (dance). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/08/01/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-fiesta-de-santo-tomas/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/08/01/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-fiesta-de-santo-tomas/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. ¡Hola y bienvenidos a este episodio de Simple Stories in Spanish! Saint Thomas, or Santo Tomás, is the patron saint of Chichicastenango, Guatemala. The locals celebrate their patron saint with a variety of dances. Each dance has its own origen and theme, although with some similarities. The dancers wear bright costumes and they also wear realistic looking masks that cover their whole face with a painted one. </p><p>This story is told in the the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “mercado” (market), “escaleras” (stairs), “llevar” (to wear), “bailarines” (dancers), and “baile/danza” (dance). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/08/01/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-fiesta-de-santo-tomas/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/08/01/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-fiesta-de-santo-tomas/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>La celebración del Día de la Virgen de Suyapa</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. While it is not a big, crazy party, the Día de la Virgen de Suyapa is an important celebration in the nation of Honduras. La Virgen de Suyapa was the name given to a small statue of the Virgin Mary that a boy discovered on the outskirts of the capital Tegucigalpa. Today, that discovery is marked with a celebration outside of the basilica and a large fair.  This story is told in the the present and past tenses. R...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. While it is not a big, crazy party, the Día de la Virgen de Suyapa is an important celebration in the nation of Honduras. La Virgen de Suyapa was the name given to a small statue of the Virgin Mary that a boy discovered on the outskirts of the capital Tegucigalpa. Today, that discovery is marked with a celebration outside of the basilica and a large fair. </p><p>This story is told in the the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “estatuilla” (figurine), “peregrinaje” (pilgrimage), “rezar” (pray), “dulces” (sweets), “cómodo” (comfortable), and “milagro” (miracle). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/07/25/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-celebracion-del-dia-de-la-virgen-de-suyapa/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/07/25/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-celebracion-del-dia-de-la-virgen-de-suyapa/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. While it is not a big, crazy party, the Día de la Virgen de Suyapa is an important celebration in the nation of Honduras. La Virgen de Suyapa was the name given to a small statue of the Virgin Mary that a boy discovered on the outskirts of the capital Tegucigalpa. Today, that discovery is marked with a celebration outside of the basilica and a large fair. </p><p>This story is told in the the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “estatuilla” (figurine), “peregrinaje” (pilgrimage), “rezar” (pray), “dulces” (sweets), “cómodo” (comfortable), and “milagro” (miracle). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/07/25/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-celebracion-del-dia-de-la-virgen-de-suyapa/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/07/25/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-celebracion-del-dia-de-la-virgen-de-suyapa/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Las celebraciones folklóricas de Panamá</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. In the last 70 years, Panama has made a big effort to preserve its past. One way to remember the customs of the past and ensure their existence in the future is to create celebrations centered around them. Thus we find celebrations about agriculture, greetings and even clothing throughout the country of Panamá.  This story is told in the the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “costumbres...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. In the last 70 years, Panama has made a big effort to preserve its past. One way to remember the customs of the past and ensure their existence in the future is to create celebrations centered around them. Thus we find celebrations about agriculture, greetings and even clothing throughout the country of Panamá. </p><p>This story is told in the the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “costumbres” (customs), “artesanías” (crafts), “ropa” (clothing), “concursos” (competitions), and “alrededor” (around/surrounding). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/07/11/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-celebraciones-folkloricas-de-panama/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/07/11/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-celebraciones-folkloricas-de-panama/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. In the last 70 years, Panama has made a big effort to preserve its past. One way to remember the customs of the past and ensure their existence in the future is to create celebrations centered around them. Thus we find celebrations about agriculture, greetings and even clothing throughout the country of Panamá. </p><p>This story is told in the the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “costumbres” (customs), “artesanías” (crafts), “ropa” (clothing), “concursos” (competitions), and “alrededor” (around/surrounding). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/07/11/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-celebraciones-folkloricas-de-panama/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/07/11/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-celebraciones-folkloricas-de-panama/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>La celebración del Día de los Muertos en Guatemala</itunes:title>
    <title>La celebración del Día de los Muertos en Guatemala</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. El Día de los Muertos, is a celebration most commonly associated with the county of Mexico. However, Día de los Muertos, or “Day of the Dead” is actually celebrated throughout Central America as well. While some of the traditions and beliefs are similar, each region gives the celebration its own flavor. Today we will look at the Día de los Muertos celebrations in the country of Guatemala.  This story is told in the t...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. El Día de los Muertos, is a celebration most commonly associated with the county of Mexico. However, Día de los Muertos, or “Day of the Dead” is actually celebrated throughout Central America as well. While some of the traditions and beliefs are similar, each region gives the celebration its own flavor. Today we will look at the Día de los Muertos celebrations in the country of Guatemala.<br/><br/>This story is told in the the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “los muertos” (the dead), “los vivos” (the living), “mundo” (world), “carrera” (race), and “barrilete” / “cometa” (kite). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/07/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-dia-de-los-muertos-en-guatemala/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/07/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-dia-de-los-muertos-en-guatemala/</a><br/><br/>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. El Día de los Muertos, is a celebration most commonly associated with the county of Mexico. However, Día de los Muertos, or “Day of the Dead” is actually celebrated throughout Central America as well. While some of the traditions and beliefs are similar, each region gives the celebration its own flavor. Today we will look at the Día de los Muertos celebrations in the country of Guatemala.<br/><br/>This story is told in the the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “los muertos” (the dead), “los vivos” (the living), “mundo” (world), “carrera” (race), and “barrilete” / “cometa” (kite). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/07/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-dia-de-los-muertos-en-guatemala/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/07/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-dia-de-los-muertos-en-guatemala/</a><br/><br/>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2021 15:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>La celebración de Día de Muertos en México</itunes:title>
    <title>La celebración de Día de Muertos en México</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. The celebration of Day of the Dead, or Día de Muertos, is a bright, colorful festivity to remember and honor those who have passed away. To celebrate deceased ancestors, graves are cleaned and decorated, altars with offerings of food and drink are constructed, and faces are painted to make the dead feel comfortable and welcome as they visit the land of the living for the day. Today’s podcast will focus on how Day of ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. The celebration of Day of the Dead, or Día de Muertos, is a bright, colorful festivity to remember and honor those who have passed away. To celebrate deceased ancestors, graves are cleaned and decorated, altars with offerings of food and drink are constructed, and faces are painted to make the dead feel comfortable and welcome as they visit the land of the living for the day. Today’s podcast will focus on how Day of the Dead is celebrated in Mexico.</p><p>This story is told in the the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “los muertos” (the dead), “muerte” (death), “vida” (life), “cempasúchil” (marigolds), “velas” (candles) and “mundo” (world). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/06/27/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-celebracion-de-dia-de-muertos-en-mexico/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/06/27/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-celebracion-de-dia-de-muertos-en-mexico/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. The celebration of Day of the Dead, or Día de Muertos, is a bright, colorful festivity to remember and honor those who have passed away. To celebrate deceased ancestors, graves are cleaned and decorated, altars with offerings of food and drink are constructed, and faces are painted to make the dead feel comfortable and welcome as they visit the land of the living for the day. Today’s podcast will focus on how Day of the Dead is celebrated in Mexico.</p><p>This story is told in the the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “los muertos” (the dead), “muerte” (death), “vida” (life), “cempasúchil” (marigolds), “velas” (candles) and “mundo” (world). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/06/27/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-celebracion-de-dia-de-muertos-en-mexico/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/06/27/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-celebracion-de-dia-de-muertos-en-mexico/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>El Desfile de Llamadas</itunes:title>
    <title>El Desfile de Llamadas</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. During the traditional celebrations of Carnaval in the country of Uruguay, two nights stand out for their energy and uniqueness. El Desfile de Llamadas, or Parade of the Calls, showcase el candombe, a unique rhythm created by three drums that originated with enslaved Africans in Montevideo. El Desfile de Llamadas celebrates the rhythms and history of Afro-Uruguayans in a colorful and energetic procession. This story ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. During the traditional celebrations of Carnaval in the country of Uruguay, two nights stand out for their energy and uniqueness. <em>El Desfile de Llamadas</em>, or Parade of the Calls, showcase <em>el candombe</em>, a unique rhythm created by three drums that originated with enslaved Africans in Montevideo. El Desfile de Llamadas celebrates the rhythms and history of Afro-Uruguayans in a colorful and energetic procession.</p><p>This story is told in the the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “desfile” (parade), “llamadas” (calls), “tambores” (drums), “esclavizados” (enslaved), and “barrios” (neighborhoods). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/06/20/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-desfile-de-llamadas/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/06/20/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-desfile-de-llamadas/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. During the traditional celebrations of Carnaval in the country of Uruguay, two nights stand out for their energy and uniqueness. <em>El Desfile de Llamadas</em>, or Parade of the Calls, showcase <em>el candombe</em>, a unique rhythm created by three drums that originated with enslaved Africans in Montevideo. El Desfile de Llamadas celebrates the rhythms and history of Afro-Uruguayans in a colorful and energetic procession.</p><p>This story is told in the the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “desfile” (parade), “llamadas” (calls), “tambores” (drums), “esclavizados” (enslaved), and “barrios” (neighborhoods). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/06/20/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-desfile-de-llamadas/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/06/20/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-desfile-de-llamadas/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>El Carnaval de Guaranda</itunes:title>
    <title>El Carnaval de Guaranda</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. Many countries celebrate Carnaval and they all have their own twist. In a previous episode, I told the story of Carnaval en la República Dominicana. Today I will tell the story of Carnaval en Guaranda, Ecuador. Like the Carnaval Dominicano, El Carnaval de Guaranda combines indigenous culture with European influence to create a truly unique celebration. This story is told in the the present and past tenses. Repeated w...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. Many countries celebrate Carnaval and they all have their own twist. In a previous episode, I told the story of Carnaval en la República Dominicana. Today I will tell the story of Carnaval en Guaranda, Ecuador. Like the Carnaval Dominicano, El Carnaval de Guaranda combines indigenous culture with European influence to create a truly unique celebration.</p><p>This story is told in the the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “desfile” (parade), “maíz” (corn), “divertido” (fun), “divertirse” (to have fun), and “ropa” (clothing). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/06/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-carnaval-de-guaranda/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/06/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-carnaval-de-guaranda/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. Many countries celebrate Carnaval and they all have their own twist. In a previous episode, I told the story of Carnaval en la República Dominicana. Today I will tell the story of Carnaval en Guaranda, Ecuador. Like the Carnaval Dominicano, El Carnaval de Guaranda combines indigenous culture with European influence to create a truly unique celebration.</p><p>This story is told in the the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “desfile” (parade), “maíz” (corn), “divertido” (fun), “divertirse” (to have fun), and “ropa” (clothing). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/06/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-carnaval-de-guaranda/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/06/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-carnaval-de-guaranda/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Las Fiestas de San Fermín</itunes:title>
    <title>Las Fiestas de San Fermín</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. “Las Fiestas de San Fermín” are more commonly known as “The Running of the Bulls”. These eight and a half days involve so much more than the 3 minute sprint from the Ayuntamiento, or City Hall, to the Plaza de Toros. There are parades, music, giant paper maché heads, brilliant fireworks, and bullfights This story is told in the the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “toro” (bull), “corrida” (...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. “Las Fiestas de San Fermín” are more commonly known as “The Running of the Bulls”. These eight and a half days involve so much more than the 3 minute sprint from the Ayuntamiento, or City Hall, to the Plaza de Toros. There are parades, music, giant paper maché heads, brilliant fireworks, and bullfights</p><p>This story is told in the the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “toro” (bull), “corrida” (bullfight), “fuegos artificiales” (fireworks), “Ayuntamiento” (City Hall),  “calle” (street) and &quot;lucha&quot; (fight). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/06/06/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-fiestas-de-san-fermin/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/06/06/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-fiestas-de-san-fermin/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. “Las Fiestas de San Fermín” are more commonly known as “The Running of the Bulls”. These eight and a half days involve so much more than the 3 minute sprint from the Ayuntamiento, or City Hall, to the Plaza de Toros. There are parades, music, giant paper maché heads, brilliant fireworks, and bullfights</p><p>This story is told in the the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “toro” (bull), “corrida” (bullfight), “fuegos artificiales” (fireworks), “Ayuntamiento” (City Hall),  “calle” (street) and &quot;lucha&quot; (fight). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/06/06/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-fiestas-de-san-fermin/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/06/06/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-fiestas-de-san-fermin/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Las Fiestas de Palmares</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. To visit Costa Rica is to experience la pura vida, or pure life. While it is known mostly for nature and coffee, the celebrations of Costa Rica make you feel alive. They are full of that “pura vida”. The biggest celebration in Costa Rica is Fiestas de Palmares - two weeks of parades, bullfights, concerts and soccer, or football, matches. This story is told in the the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. To visit Costa Rica is to experience la pura vida, or pure life. While it is known mostly for nature and coffee, the celebrations of Costa Rica make you feel alive. They are full of that “pura vida”. The biggest celebration in Costa Rica is Fiestas de Palmares - two weeks of parades, bullfights, concerts and soccer, or football, matches.</p><p>This story is told in the the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “caballo” (horse),“jinete” (horse rider), “lucir” (to show off), “toro” (bull), “corrida” (bullfight), “tico/tica” (Costa Rican), “carpas” (tents), and “largo” (long). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/05/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-fiestas-de-palmares/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/05/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-fiestas-de-palmares/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. To visit Costa Rica is to experience la pura vida, or pure life. While it is known mostly for nature and coffee, the celebrations of Costa Rica make you feel alive. They are full of that “pura vida”. The biggest celebration in Costa Rica is Fiestas de Palmares - two weeks of parades, bullfights, concerts and soccer, or football, matches.</p><p>This story is told in the the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “caballo” (horse),“jinete” (horse rider), “lucir” (to show off), “toro” (bull), “corrida” (bullfight), “tico/tica” (Costa Rican), “carpas” (tents), and “largo” (long). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/05/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-fiestas-de-palmares/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/05/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-fiestas-de-palmares/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>La Noche de Rábanos</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. Oaxaca, México is best known for its celebration of Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead. However, there is another festival in Oaxaca that bears mentioning: La Noche de Rábanos, or Night of the Radishes. This colorful evening of radish and vegetable sculptures is a feast for the eyes as professionals and amateurs alike compete to make the best radish sculpture.  This story is told in the both the present and past...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. Oaxaca, México is best known for its celebration of Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead. However, there is another festival in Oaxaca that bears mentioning: La Noche de Rábanos, or Night of the Radishes. This colorful evening of radish and vegetable sculptures is a feast for the eyes as professionals and amateurs alike compete to make the best radish sculpture. </p><p>This story is told in the both the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “rábano” (radish),“agricultores” (farmers), “puesto” (stand/stall), “gente” (people), and “además” (in addition). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/05/23/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-noche-de-rabanos/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/05/23/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-noche-de-rabanos/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. Oaxaca, México is best known for its celebration of Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead. However, there is another festival in Oaxaca that bears mentioning: La Noche de Rábanos, or Night of the Radishes. This colorful evening of radish and vegetable sculptures is a feast for the eyes as professionals and amateurs alike compete to make the best radish sculpture. </p><p>This story is told in the both the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “rábano” (radish),“agricultores” (farmers), “puesto” (stand/stall), “gente” (people), and “además” (in addition). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/05/23/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-noche-de-rabanos/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/05/23/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-noche-de-rabanos/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>La Fiesta de la Tirana</itunes:title>
    <title>La Fiesta de la Tirana</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. Northern Chile embraces more than Chilean culture. In this region you can find Bolivian, Peruvian, and indigenous influence. This combination of cultures is presented each year in the Fiesta de la Tirana. While “Tirana” means “tyrant” the festival actually celebrates the Virgen del Carmen, one of the Virgin Mary’s many incarnations. It takes place in the very small town of La Tirana, named for a rebellious Incan prin...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. Northern Chile embraces more than Chilean culture. In this region you can find Bolivian, Peruvian, and indigenous influence. This combination of cultures is presented each year in the Fiesta de la Tirana. While “Tirana” means “tyrant” the festival actually celebrates the Virgen del Carmen, one of the Virgin Mary’s many incarnations. It takes place in the very small town of La Tirana, named for a rebellious Incan princess.</p><p>This story is told in the both the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “fe” (faith),“bailes” (dances), “bailadores” (dancers), and “iglesia” (church). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/05/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-fiesta-de-la-tirana/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/05/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-fiesta-de-la-tirana/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. Northern Chile embraces more than Chilean culture. In this region you can find Bolivian, Peruvian, and indigenous influence. This combination of cultures is presented each year in the Fiesta de la Tirana. While “Tirana” means “tyrant” the festival actually celebrates the Virgen del Carmen, one of the Virgin Mary’s many incarnations. It takes place in the very small town of La Tirana, named for a rebellious Incan princess.</p><p>This story is told in the both the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “fe” (faith),“bailes” (dances), “bailadores” (dancers), and “iglesia” (church). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/05/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-fiesta-de-la-tirana/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/05/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-fiesta-de-la-tirana/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>La Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. La Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia is the second most popular fiesta en Argentina. Vendimia means “grape harvest” and the province of Mendoza has a lot of grapes. This 10-day festival includes parades and presentations that represent the rich culture and heritage of wine making in Mendoza. This story is told in the both the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “vino” (wine),“viña” (vineyard), “u...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. La Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia is the second most popular fiesta en Argentina. <em>Vendimia</em> means “grape harvest” and the province of Mendoza has a lot of grapes. This 10-day festival includes parades and presentations that represent the rich culture and heritage of wine making in Mendoza.</p><p>This story is told in the both the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “vino” (wine),“viña” (vineyard), “uvas” (grapes), “cosecha” (harvest), “bendición” (blessing), and “reina” (queen). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/05/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-fiesta-de-la-vendimia/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/05/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-fiesta-de-la-vendimia/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. La Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia is the second most popular fiesta en Argentina. <em>Vendimia</em> means “grape harvest” and the province of Mendoza has a lot of grapes. This 10-day festival includes parades and presentations that represent the rich culture and heritage of wine making in Mendoza.</p><p>This story is told in the both the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “vino” (wine),“viña” (vineyard), “uvas” (grapes), “cosecha” (harvest), “bendición” (blessing), and “reina” (queen). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/05/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-fiesta-de-la-vendimia/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/05/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-fiesta-de-la-vendimia/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>La celebración de Inti Raymi</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. Inti Raymi was the most important celebration of the Incas. People came from every corner of the Incan empire to pledge their allegiance to the Sapa Inca and to honor Inti, the god of the sun. The Spanish occupation put an end to Inti Raymi, but 400 years later it was reborn. Inti Raymi today is a celebration of Incan history, language and culture. This story is told in the both the present and past tenses. Repeated ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. Inti Raymi was the most important celebration of the Incas. People came from every corner of the Incan empire to pledge their allegiance to the Sapa Inca and to honor Inti, the god of the sun. The Spanish occupation put an end to Inti Raymi, but 400 years later it was reborn. Inti Raymi today is a celebration of Incan history, language and culture.</p><p>This story is told in the both the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “sol” (sun),“incaico” (Incan), “momias” (mummies) and “próximo año” (next year). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/05/01/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-celebracion-de-inti-raymi/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/05/01/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-celebracion-de-inti-raymi/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. Inti Raymi was the most important celebration of the Incas. People came from every corner of the Incan empire to pledge their allegiance to the Sapa Inca and to honor Inti, the god of the sun. The Spanish occupation put an end to Inti Raymi, but 400 years later it was reborn. Inti Raymi today is a celebration of Incan history, language and culture.</p><p>This story is told in the both the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “sol” (sun),“incaico” (Incan), “momias” (mummies) and “próximo año” (next year). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/05/01/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-celebracion-de-inti-raymi/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/05/01/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-celebracion-de-inti-raymi/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>La celebración de Carnaval en la República Dominicana</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. Carnaval is a popular celebration throughout Latin America. Each country has its own special way to showcase their local culture during this multi-day party of food, music, and dancing. Carnaval originated as a three day party before Lent, but has since evolved into vibrant celebrations of culture. In the Dominican Republic, Carnaval lasts an entire month with each town giving it its own twist. This legend is told in...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. Carnaval is a popular celebration throughout Latin America. Each country has its own special way to showcase their local culture during this multi-day party of food, music, and dancing. Carnaval originated as a three day party before Lent, but has since evolved into vibrant celebrations of culture. In the Dominican Republic, Carnaval lasts an entire month with each town giving it its own twist.</p><p>This legend is told in the both the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “desfile” (parade),“disfraz” (costume), “máscara” (mask) and “diablo” (devil). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/04/25/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-celebracion-de-carnaval-en-la-republica-dominicana/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/04/25/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-celebracion-de-carnaval-en-la-republica-dominicana/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. Carnaval is a popular celebration throughout Latin America. Each country has its own special way to showcase their local culture during this multi-day party of food, music, and dancing. Carnaval originated as a three day party before Lent, but has since evolved into vibrant celebrations of culture. In the Dominican Republic, Carnaval lasts an entire month with each town giving it its own twist.</p><p>This legend is told in the both the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “desfile” (parade),“disfraz” (costume), “máscara” (mask) and “diablo” (devil). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/04/25/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-celebracion-de-carnaval-en-la-republica-dominicana/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/04/25/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-celebracion-de-carnaval-en-la-republica-dominicana/</a></p><p>¡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 <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>La Feria de las Flores</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. Medellín, Colombia is already a vibrant city, but somehow it becomes even more vibrant and lively during “La Feria de las Flores”. The entire city is decorated by carnations, lilies, orchids, roses and more as the Department of Antioquia, of which Medellín is the capital, celebrates one of its largest exports with flower displays, flower decorations, and a giant flower parade. This legend is told in the both the pres...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. Medellín, Colombia is already a vibrant city, but somehow it becomes even more vibrant and lively during “La Feria de las Flores”. The entire city is decorated by carnations, lilies, orchids, roses and more as the Department of Antioquia, of which Medellín is the capital, celebrates one of its largest exports with flower displays, flower decorations, and a giant flower parade.</p><p>This legend is told in the both the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “desfile” (parade), “flores” (flowers), “campo” (countryside), “atrae” (attracts), “lleva” (carries), “arreglo” (arrangement), and “silleta” (a wooden structure, like a chair with its legs cut off, that was strapped to a person’s back and used to transport people and goods from the country to the city). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/04/18/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-feria-de-las-flores/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/04/18/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-feria-de-las-flores/</a></p><p>¡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 coffee at <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. Medellín, Colombia is already a vibrant city, but somehow it becomes even more vibrant and lively during “La Feria de las Flores”. The entire city is decorated by carnations, lilies, orchids, roses and more as the Department of Antioquia, of which Medellín is the capital, celebrates one of its largest exports with flower displays, flower decorations, and a giant flower parade.</p><p>This legend is told in the both the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “desfile” (parade), “flores” (flowers), “campo” (countryside), “atrae” (attracts), “lleva” (carries), “arreglo” (arrangement), and “silleta” (a wooden structure, like a chair with its legs cut off, that was strapped to a person’s back and used to transport people and goods from the country to the city). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/04/18/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-feria-de-las-flores/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/04/18/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-feria-de-las-flores/</a></p><p>¡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 coffee at <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>La celebración de la Santísima Tragedia/Mama Negra</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. Latacunga, Ecuador is the home of a celebration in honor of la Virgen de las Mercedes (The Virgen Mary has many names and many faces in Hispanic cultures, in this instance, she is the Virgen of Merced, or “Mercy”). They celebrate with a large parade. At the center of this celebration is Mama Negra, a representative of African cultures in Ecuador. This legend is told in the both the present and past tenses. Repeated w...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. Latacunga, Ecuador is the home of a celebration in honor of la Virgen de las Mercedes (The Virgen Mary has many names and many faces in Hispanic cultures, in this instance, she is the Virgen of <em>Merced</em>, or “Mercy”). They celebrate with a large parade. At the center of this celebration is Mama Negra, a representative of African cultures in Ecuador.</p><p>This legend is told in the both the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “desfile” (parade), “rezar” (to pray), “esclavos” (slaves), “ropa” (clothing) and “iglesia” (church). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/04/11/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-celebracion-de-la-santisima-tragedia-mama-negra/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/04/11/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-celebracion-de-la-santisima-tragedia-mama-negra/</a></p><p>¡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 coffee at <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. Latacunga, Ecuador is the home of a celebration in honor of la Virgen de las Mercedes (The Virgen Mary has many names and many faces in Hispanic cultures, in this instance, she is the Virgen of <em>Merced</em>, or “Mercy”). They celebrate with a large parade. At the center of this celebration is Mama Negra, a representative of African cultures in Ecuador.</p><p>This legend is told in the both the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “desfile” (parade), “rezar” (to pray), “esclavos” (slaves), “ropa” (clothing) and “iglesia” (church). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/04/11/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-celebracion-de-la-santisima-tragedia-mama-negra/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/04/11/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-celebracion-de-la-santisima-tragedia-mama-negra/</a></p><p>¡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 coffee at <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2021 16:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>La celebración de las Fallas</itunes:title>
    <title>La celebración de las Fallas</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. One of my favorite fiestas occurs in March in the city of Valencia, España. San José (St. Joseph) is the patron saint of Valencia and in his honor, they build impressive life-like sculptures. They also decorate a tall statue of the Virgen María with sweet-smelling carnations and light up the sky with “fuegos artificiales”, or fireworks. This legend is told in the both the present and past tenses. Repeated words and p...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. One of my favorite fiestas occurs in March in the city of Valencia, España. San José (St. Joseph) is the patron saint of Valencia and in his honor, they build impressive life-like sculptures. They also decorate a tall statue of the Virgen María with sweet-smelling carnations and light up the sky with “fuegos artificiales”, or fireworks.</p><p>This legend is told in the both the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “madera” (wood), “quema” (burn), “fuego” (fire), “vestido” (dress) and “calle” (street). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/04/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-celebracion-de-las-fallas/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/04/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-celebracion-de-las-fallas/</a></p><p>¡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 coffee at <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. One of my favorite fiestas occurs in March in the city of Valencia, España. San José (St. Joseph) is the patron saint of Valencia and in his honor, they build impressive life-like sculptures. They also decorate a tall statue of the Virgen María with sweet-smelling carnations and light up the sky with “fuegos artificiales”, or fireworks.</p><p>This legend is told in the both the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “madera” (wood), “quema” (burn), “fuego” (fire), “vestido” (dress) and “calle” (street). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/04/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-celebracion-de-las-fallas/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/04/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-celebracion-de-las-fallas/</a></p><p>¡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 coffee at <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Las celebraciones hispanas</itunes:title>
    <title>Las celebraciones hispanas</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebration. It is said that every day there is a celebration somewhere. This is especially true in the Spanish-speaking world. With patron saint festivities in every city, celebrations of independence and various sacred native ceremonies, there are many opportunities to witness festivals of culture.  This story includes mostly the present tense with a few past verbs. Repeated words and phrases include “raíces” (roots), “ropa...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebration. It is said that every day there is a celebration somewhere. This is especially true in the Spanish-speaking world. With patron saint festivities in every city, celebrations of independence and various sacred native ceremonies, there are many opportunities to witness festivals of culture. </p><p>This story includes mostly the present tense with a few past verbs. Repeated words and phrases include “raíces” (roots), “ropa” (clothing), “iglesia” (church), and “misa” (mass). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/03/28/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-celebraciones-hispanas/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/03/28/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-celebraciones-hispanas/</a></p><p>¡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 coffee at <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebration. It is said that every day there is a celebration somewhere. This is especially true in the Spanish-speaking world. With patron saint festivities in every city, celebrations of independence and various sacred native ceremonies, there are many opportunities to witness festivals of culture. </p><p>This story includes mostly the present tense with a few past verbs. Repeated words and phrases include “raíces” (roots), “ropa” (clothing), “iglesia” (church), and “misa” (mass). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/03/28/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-celebraciones-hispanas/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/03/28/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-celebraciones-hispanas/</a></p><p>¡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 coffee at <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>La Leyenda de la Yerba Mate</itunes:title>
    <title>La Leyenda de la Yerba Mate</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mate is a popular drink in South America and is becoming ever more prevalent around the world. Known for its high caffeine content and, some claim, health properties, it is possible to find cans of Yerba Mate in health shops and even on grocery store shelves. The original mate, however, is drunk from a hollowed out gourd through a metal “bombilla” straw. The plant itself was a gift from the gods. Today’s legend explains the origin story of this popular plant This legend is told in the both th...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Mate is a popular drink in South America and is becoming ever more prevalent around the world. Known for its high caffeine content and, some claim, health properties, it is possible to find cans of Yerba Mate in health shops and even on grocery store shelves. The original mate, however, is drunk from a hollowed out gourd through a metal “bombilla” straw. The plant itself was a gift from the gods. Today’s legend explains the origin story of this popular plant</p><p>This legend is told in the both the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “bebe” (drinks), “vaso” (cup), “tierra” (land, earth), “regalo” (present, gift), “luna” (moon), “dioses” (gods), and “cielo” (sky). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/03/07/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-la-yerba-mate/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/03/07/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-la-yerba-mate/</a></p><p>¡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 coffee at <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mate is a popular drink in South America and is becoming ever more prevalent around the world. Known for its high caffeine content and, some claim, health properties, it is possible to find cans of Yerba Mate in health shops and even on grocery store shelves. The original mate, however, is drunk from a hollowed out gourd through a metal “bombilla” straw. The plant itself was a gift from the gods. Today’s legend explains the origin story of this popular plant</p><p>This legend is told in the both the present and past tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “bebe” (drinks), “vaso” (cup), “tierra” (land, earth), “regalo” (present, gift), “luna” (moon), “dioses” (gods), and “cielo” (sky). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/03/07/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-la-yerba-mate/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/03/07/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-la-yerba-mate/</a></p><p>¡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 coffee at <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>La Leyenda de la Siguanaba</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. There are many legends of monstrous women that roam the streets looking for victims. We have already heard the stories of la Llorona, la Patasola and la Tunda. Today’s legend of la Siguanaba has many similarities. Like the three other women, she did not begin as a monster, but became one because of her own bad choices. Now, she is doomed to cause havoc and scare away the men that once adored her. I hope you enjoy la leyend...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. There are many legends of monstrous women that roam the streets looking for victims. We have already heard the stories of la Llorona, la Patasola and la Tunda. Today’s legend of la Siguanaba has many similarities. Like the three other women, she did not begin as a monster, but became one because of her own bad choices. Now, she is doomed to cause havoc and scare away the men that once adored her. I hope you enjoy la leyenda de la Siguanaba. </p><p>The first half of this legend is told in the past tense and the second half is in the present tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “hermoso/hermosa” (beautiful), “cara” (face), “piel” (skin), “cabeza” (head), “caballo” (horse), “estaba enamorado/a” (was in love), “se enamoró” (fell in love) and “cambió” (changed). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/02/28/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-la-siguanaba/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/02/28/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-la-siguanaba/</a></p><p>¡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 coffee at <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. There are many legends of monstrous women that roam the streets looking for victims. We have already heard the stories of la Llorona, la Patasola and la Tunda. Today’s legend of la Siguanaba has many similarities. Like the three other women, she did not begin as a monster, but became one because of her own bad choices. Now, she is doomed to cause havoc and scare away the men that once adored her. I hope you enjoy la leyenda de la Siguanaba. </p><p>The first half of this legend is told in the past tense and the second half is in the present tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “hermoso/hermosa” (beautiful), “cara” (face), “piel” (skin), “cabeza” (head), “caballo” (horse), “estaba enamorado/a” (was in love), “se enamoró” (fell in love) and “cambió” (changed). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/02/28/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-la-siguanaba/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/02/28/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-la-siguanaba/</a></p><p>¡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 coffee at <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>La Leyenda de Huatyacuri</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today’s legend comes from Perú. Huatyacuri lived a lonely life in the Andes mountains. While his father, Pariacaca, the god of wind and storms, loved him, he could not physically hug him, as he only existed in the wind, rain and snow. Huatyacuri longed for ams to hold him. Then he met the beautiful Chaupiñaca and called upon his father to help him overcome the trials presented by her brother Kamachiq to be able to marry her. I hope you enjoy this simplified version of la leyenda de Huatyacuri...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Today’s legend comes from Perú. Huatyacuri lived a lonely life in the Andes mountains. While his father, Pariacaca, the god of wind and storms, loved him, he could not physically hug him, as he only existed in the wind, rain and snow. Huatyacuri longed for ams to hold him. Then he met the beautiful Chaupiñaca and called upon his father to help him overcome the trials presented by her brother Kamachiq to be able to marry her. I hope you enjoy this simplified version of la leyenda de Huatyacuri.</p><p>This legend is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “viento” (wind), “hermoso/hermosa” (beautiful), “flauta” (flute), “promesa” (promise), “casarse” (marry), “ropa” (clothing), and “abraza” (hug). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/02/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-huatyacuri/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/02/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-huatyacuri/</a></p><p>¡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 coffee at <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today’s legend comes from Perú. Huatyacuri lived a lonely life in the Andes mountains. While his father, Pariacaca, the god of wind and storms, loved him, he could not physically hug him, as he only existed in the wind, rain and snow. Huatyacuri longed for ams to hold him. Then he met the beautiful Chaupiñaca and called upon his father to help him overcome the trials presented by her brother Kamachiq to be able to marry her. I hope you enjoy this simplified version of la leyenda de Huatyacuri.</p><p>This legend is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “viento” (wind), “hermoso/hermosa” (beautiful), “flauta” (flute), “promesa” (promise), “casarse” (marry), “ropa” (clothing), and “abraza” (hug). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/02/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-huatyacuri/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/02/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-huatyacuri/</a></p><p>¡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 coffee at <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>La Leyenda de la Tunda</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today’s legend comes from the African communities on the Pacific coast of Colombia and Ecuador. According to legend, the diablo, or devil, seduced a beautiful African princess who arrived on a slave ship. Not knowing he was the devil, she loved him and had many children. One of those children is La Tunda - a very smelly woman who can change her appearance and put people in a trance by feeding them food cooked in her “trasero”, or bum. I think it is important to note that this legend was very ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Today’s legend comes from the African communities on the Pacific coast of Colombia and Ecuador. According to legend, the diablo, or devil, seduced a beautiful African princess who arrived on a slave ship. Not knowing he was the devil, she loved him and had many children. One of those children is La Tunda - a very smelly woman who can change her appearance and put people in a trance by feeding them food cooked in her “trasero”, or bum.</p><p>I think it is important to note that this legend was very likely altered to scare enslaved people into submission, which is not okay. But if we look closer, as an Afro-Ecuadorian writer recently pointed out, perhaps la Tunda was just trying to free people from enslavement. As a free woman roaming the jungle, she simply wanted to bring more people to her way of life. I hope you enjoy la leyenda de la Tunda.</p><p>This legend is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “jungla” (jungle), “esclavos” (slaves), “apesta” (stinks), “trasero” (bum), “víctima” (victim), “diablo” (devil), and “rezar” (pray). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/02/14/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-la-tunda/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/02/14/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-la-tunda/</a></p><p>¡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 coffee at <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today’s legend comes from the African communities on the Pacific coast of Colombia and Ecuador. According to legend, the diablo, or devil, seduced a beautiful African princess who arrived on a slave ship. Not knowing he was the devil, she loved him and had many children. One of those children is La Tunda - a very smelly woman who can change her appearance and put people in a trance by feeding them food cooked in her “trasero”, or bum.</p><p>I think it is important to note that this legend was very likely altered to scare enslaved people into submission, which is not okay. But if we look closer, as an Afro-Ecuadorian writer recently pointed out, perhaps la Tunda was just trying to free people from enslavement. As a free woman roaming the jungle, she simply wanted to bring more people to her way of life. I hope you enjoy la leyenda de la Tunda.</p><p>This legend is told in the present tense. Repeated words and phrases include “jungla” (jungle), “esclavos” (slaves), “apesta” (stinks), “trasero” (bum), “víctima” (victim), “diablo” (devil), and “rezar” (pray). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/02/14/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-la-tunda/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/02/14/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-la-tunda/</a></p><p>¡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 coffee at <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>La Leyenda del Chupacabras</itunes:title>
    <title>La Leyenda del Chupacabras</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. Few Hispanic legends have spread as far as the rather recently discovered “chupacabras. Formed from the words “chupa”, meaning “sucks” and “cabras”, meaning goats, this legendary creature sucks the blood of animals and leaves their corpses behind. I hope you enjoy today’s overview of the legend of “el chupacabras”. This legend is told in the past tense. Repeated words and phrases include “chupa” (sucks), “sangre” (blood), ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. Few Hispanic legends have spread as far as the rather recently discovered “chupacabras. Formed from the words “chupa”, meaning “sucks” and “cabras”, meaning goats, this legendary creature sucks the blood of animals and leaves their corpses behind. I hope you enjoy today’s overview of the legend of “el chupacabras”.</p><p>This legend is told in the past tense. Repeated words and phrases include “chupa” (sucks), “sangre” (blood), “heridas” (wounds), “monstruo” (monster), “reptil” (reptile), “patas” (legs, paws), and “vacas” (cows). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/02/07/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-chupacabras/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/02/07/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-chupacabras/</a></p><p>¡Muchas gracias por escuchar! I began this podcast one year ago and it has grown bigger than I ever expected. I hope to continue to provide simple, comprehensible stories in Spanish in the coming year. If you would like to help me in that endeavor, consider buying me a coffee at <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. Few Hispanic legends have spread as far as the rather recently discovered “chupacabras. Formed from the words “chupa”, meaning “sucks” and “cabras”, meaning goats, this legendary creature sucks the blood of animals and leaves their corpses behind. I hope you enjoy today’s overview of the legend of “el chupacabras”.</p><p>This legend is told in the past tense. Repeated words and phrases include “chupa” (sucks), “sangre” (blood), “heridas” (wounds), “monstruo” (monster), “reptil” (reptile), “patas” (legs, paws), and “vacas” (cows). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/02/07/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-chupacabras/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/02/07/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-chupacabras/</a></p><p>¡Muchas gracias por escuchar! I began this podcast one year ago and it has grown bigger than I ever expected. I hope to continue to provide simple, comprehensible stories in Spanish in the coming year. If you would like to help me in that endeavor, consider buying me a coffee at <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher</a> </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>La Leyenda del Coco</itunes:title>
    <title>La Leyenda del Coco</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. Listener discretion is advised for this episode. El Coco, el Cuco y el Cucuy are the Spanish equivalent of the Bogeyman. Parents tell stories of this creature to scare their children into behaving. But el coco is not just a myth. This character is based in a very real, very disturbing event from Spain in the early 1900s. I hope you enjoy today’s exploration of the origin of “el coco”. This legend is told in the present, pa...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. Listener discretion is advised for this episode. El Coco, el Cuco y el Cucuy are the Spanish equivalent of the Bogeyman. Parents tell stories of this creature to scare their children into behaving. But el coco is not just a myth. This character is based in a very real, very disturbing event from Spain in the early 1900s. I hope you enjoy today’s exploration of the origin of “el coco”. This legend is told in the present, past and future tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “comerá” (will eat), “lleva” (takes, carries), “sangre” (blood), “fue” (was/went), “llegó” (arrived). No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/01/31/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-coco/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/01/31/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-coco/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. Listener discretion is advised for this episode. El Coco, el Cuco y el Cucuy are the Spanish equivalent of the Bogeyman. Parents tell stories of this creature to scare their children into behaving. But el coco is not just a myth. This character is based in a very real, very disturbing event from Spain in the early 1900s. I hope you enjoy today’s exploration of the origin of “el coco”. This legend is told in the present, past and future tenses. Repeated words and phrases include “comerá” (will eat), “lleva” (takes, carries), “sangre” (blood), “fue” (was/went), “llegó” (arrived). No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/01/31/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-coco/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/01/31/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-coco/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>La Leyenda de La Ciguapa</itunes:title>
    <title>La Leyenda de La Ciguapa</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[A woman roams the mountains of la República Dominicana. She is not like other women. She is a protector of nature. Many have tried to trap her, but she is difficult to find because her feet are backwards and lead you in the wrong direction. This woman is a “Ciguapa”. She hypnotizes men with her dark eyes and beauty and leads them to their death. This legend is told in the present tense. Repeated words include “protege” (protects), “naturaleza” (nature), “bosque” (forest), and “tiene miedo” (f...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>A woman roams the mountains of la República Dominicana. She is not like other women. She is a protector of nature. Many have tried to trap her, but she is difficult to find because her feet are backwards and lead you in the wrong direction. This woman is a “Ciguapa”. She hypnotizes men with her dark eyes and beauty and leads them to their death. This legend is told in the present tense. Repeated words include “protege” (protects), “naturaleza” (nature), “bosque” (forest), and “tiene miedo” (fears/is scared). No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/01/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-la-ciguapa/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/01/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-la-ciguapa/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A woman roams the mountains of la República Dominicana. She is not like other women. She is a protector of nature. Many have tried to trap her, but she is difficult to find because her feet are backwards and lead you in the wrong direction. This woman is a “Ciguapa”. She hypnotizes men with her dark eyes and beauty and leads them to their death. This legend is told in the present tense. Repeated words include “protege” (protects), “naturaleza” (nature), “bosque” (forest), and “tiene miedo” (fears/is scared). No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/01/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-la-ciguapa/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/01/24/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-la-ciguapa/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2021 16:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>La Leyenda del Carruaje de la Muerte</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today’s legend comes from the country of Guatemala, although it is a popular story in many countries. According to the legend, a “carruaje” or carriage appears in the night driven by death (“la muerte”) himself, or herself, to carry souls to the afterlife. This legend is told mostly in the present tense. Repeated words include “tiene miedo” (is scared), “ruido” (noise), “sonido” (sound), “espantoso” (scary), “se esconde” (hides) and “caballos” (horses). No matter where you are in your languag...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Today’s legend comes from the country of Guatemala, although it is a popular story in many countries. According to the legend, a “carruaje” or carriage appears in the night driven by death (“la muerte”) himself, or herself, to carry souls to the afterlife. This legend is told mostly in the present tense. Repeated words include “tiene miedo” (is scared), “ruido” (noise), “sonido” (sound), “espantoso” (scary), “se esconde” (hides) and “caballos” (horses). No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/01/21/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-carruaje-de-la-muerte/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/01/21/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-carruaje-de-la-muerte/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today’s legend comes from the country of Guatemala, although it is a popular story in many countries. According to the legend, a “carruaje” or carriage appears in the night driven by death (“la muerte”) himself, or herself, to carry souls to the afterlife. This legend is told mostly in the present tense. Repeated words include “tiene miedo” (is scared), “ruido” (noise), “sonido” (sound), “espantoso” (scary), “se esconde” (hides) and “caballos” (horses). No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/01/21/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-carruaje-de-la-muerte/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/01/21/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-carruaje-de-la-muerte/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>La Leyenda del Pombero</itunes:title>
    <title>La Leyenda del Pombero</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today’s legend comes from the Guaraní culture in the countryside of Paraguay. The Guaraní tell of a short, hairy man who comes out at night to cause a variety of problems. He is “El Pombero”. While the Pombero is not necessarily considered “peligroso”, or dangerous, he is “travieso”, or mischievous. You can get on the Pombero’s good side by leaving him “regalos” or gifts. But you can also get on his bad side by saying his name at night or copying his whistle. This legend is told in the presen...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Today’s legend comes from the Guaraní culture in the countryside of Paraguay. The Guaraní tell of a short, hairy man who comes out at night to cause a variety of problems. He is “El Pombero”. While the Pombero is not necessarily considered “peligroso”, or dangerous, he is “travieso”, or mischievous. You can get on the Pombero’s good side by leaving him “regalos” or gifts. But you can also get on his bad side by saying his name at night or copying his whistle. This legend is told in the present tense. Repeated words include “cree” (believes), “tiembla” (trembles), “silba” (whistles), and “tiene miedo” (fears/is scared). No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/01/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-pombero/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/01/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-pombero/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today’s legend comes from the Guaraní culture in the countryside of Paraguay. The Guaraní tell of a short, hairy man who comes out at night to cause a variety of problems. He is “El Pombero”. While the Pombero is not necessarily considered “peligroso”, or dangerous, he is “travieso”, or mischievous. You can get on the Pombero’s good side by leaving him “regalos” or gifts. But you can also get on his bad side by saying his name at night or copying his whistle. This legend is told in the present tense. Repeated words include “cree” (believes), “tiembla” (trembles), “silba” (whistles), and “tiene miedo” (fears/is scared). No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/01/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-pombero/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/01/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-pombero/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>La Leyenda de los Cadejos</itunes:title>
    <title>La Leyenda de los Cadejos</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. In Central America, large dogs roam the mountains. They are los Cadejos. Legend says God created white dogs to protect humans. Not to be outdone, the devil created black dogs to terrorize humans. In either case, cadejos appear when they are most needed, to either do good or harm depending on the person. This legend is told in both the present and past tenses. Repeated words include “protege” (protect), “aparece” (appear), ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. In Central America, large dogs roam the mountains. They are los Cadejos. Legend says God created white dogs to protect humans. Not to be outdone, the devil created black dogs to terrorize humans. In either case, cadejos appear when they are most needed, to either do good or harm depending on the person. This legend is told in both the present and past tenses. Repeated words include “protege” (protect), “aparece” (appear), “defiende” (defend), “atacar” (attack), and “cachorro” (puppy). No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/01/03/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-los-cadejos/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/01/03/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-los-cadejos/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. In Central America, large dogs roam the mountains. They are los Cadejos. Legend says God created white dogs to protect humans. Not to be outdone, the devil created black dogs to terrorize humans. In either case, cadejos appear when they are most needed, to either do good or harm depending on the person. This legend is told in both the present and past tenses. Repeated words include “protege” (protect), “aparece” (appear), “defiende” (defend), “atacar” (attack), and “cachorro” (puppy). No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/01/03/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-los-cadejos/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2021/01/03/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-los-cadejos/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>La Leyenda de La Patasola</itunes:title>
    <title>La Leyenda de La Patasola</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. Today’s legend comes from Colombia. La Patasola is a deformed ghost creature. As her name indicates, she only (sola) has one leg (pata or pierna). What caused her demise? Why does she hop around on her leg tormenting others? The answers to those questions and more appear in this retelling of “La leyenda de la Patasola”. The legend is mostly told in the past tense. Repeated words include “infiel” (unfaithful), “enamorado” (...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. Today’s legend comes from Colombia. La Patasola is a deformed ghost creature. As her name indicates, she only (sola) has one leg (pata or pierna). What caused her demise? Why does she hop around on her leg tormenting others? The answers to those questions and more appear in this retelling of “La leyenda de la Patasola”. The legend is mostly told in the past tense. Repeated words include “infiel” (unfaithful), “enamorado” (in love), “celoso” (jealous), “patrón” (boss), “lavar la ropa” (wash clothing), and “mujer” (woman/wife). No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/12/28/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-la-patasola/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/12/28/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-la-patasola/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. Today’s legend comes from Colombia. La Patasola is a deformed ghost creature. As her name indicates, she only (sola) has one leg (pata or pierna). What caused her demise? Why does she hop around on her leg tormenting others? The answers to those questions and more appear in this retelling of “La leyenda de la Patasola”. The legend is mostly told in the past tense. Repeated words include “infiel” (unfaithful), “enamorado” (in love), “celoso” (jealous), “patrón” (boss), “lavar la ropa” (wash clothing), and “mujer” (woman/wife). No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/12/28/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-la-patasola/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/12/28/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-la-patasola/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>La Leyenda del Ratoncito Pérez</itunes:title>
    <title>La Leyenda del Ratoncito Pérez</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. Alfonso XIII became king at birth. When he was about to lose his first tooth, the author Luis Coloma wrote him a story about a mouse (ratón) named Pérez. That mouse visits children all over the Spanish-speaking world when a child loses a tooth. The legend is mostly told in the past tense, with some present tense in the dialogue. Repeated words include “almohada” (pillow), “diente” (tooth), “rey” (king), “cayó” (fell), and ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. Alfonso XIII became king at birth. When he was about to lose his first tooth, the author Luis Coloma wrote him a story about a mouse (ratón) named Pérez. That mouse visits children all over the Spanish-speaking world when a child loses a tooth. The legend is mostly told in the past tense, with some present tense in the dialogue. Repeated words include “almohada” (pillow), “diente” (tooth), “rey” (king), “cayó” (fell), and “debajo” (under). No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/12/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-ratoncito-perez/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/12/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-ratoncito-perez/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. Alfonso XIII became king at birth. When he was about to lose his first tooth, the author Luis Coloma wrote him a story about a mouse (ratón) named Pérez. That mouse visits children all over the Spanish-speaking world when a child loses a tooth. The legend is mostly told in the past tense, with some present tense in the dialogue. Repeated words include “almohada” (pillow), “diente” (tooth), “rey” (king), “cayó” (fell), and “debajo” (under). No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/12/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-ratoncito-perez/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/12/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-ratoncito-perez/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>La Leyenda de Juan Diego y la Virgen de Guadalupe</itunes:title>
    <title>La Leyenda de Juan Diego y la Virgen de Guadalupe</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. In the year 1531 the Virgen Mary appeared to humble Mexican peasant by the name of Juan Diego. She had a message for the bishop. Initially, he didn’t believe Juan Diego. He thought we has telling “mentiras” (lies), not “la verdad” (the truth). He asked for a “señal” (sign). Later, Juan Diego returned, and the Virgen’s image miraculously appeared on his tilma, or cloak. That image has become known as “La Virgen de Guadalupe...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. In the year 1531 the Virgen Mary appeared to humble Mexican peasant by the name of Juan Diego. She had a message for the bishop. Initially, he didn’t believe Juan Diego. He thought we has telling “mentiras” (lies), not “la verdad” (the truth). He asked for a “señal” (sign). Later, Juan Diego returned, and the Virgen’s image miraculously appeared on his tilma, or cloak. That image has become known as “La Virgen de Guadalupe” and is celebrated and honored every December. This religious legend repeats vocabulary such as “obispo” (bishop), “cura” (priest), “milagroso” (miraculous), and “iglesia” (church), The legend is mostly told in the past tense, with some present tense in the dialogue and at the end. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/12/07/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-juan-diego-y-la-virgen-de-guadalupe/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/12/07/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-juan-diego-y-la-virgen-de-guadalupe/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. In the year 1531 the Virgen Mary appeared to humble Mexican peasant by the name of Juan Diego. She had a message for the bishop. Initially, he didn’t believe Juan Diego. He thought we has telling “mentiras” (lies), not “la verdad” (the truth). He asked for a “señal” (sign). Later, Juan Diego returned, and the Virgen’s image miraculously appeared on his tilma, or cloak. That image has become known as “La Virgen de Guadalupe” and is celebrated and honored every December. This religious legend repeats vocabulary such as “obispo” (bishop), “cura” (priest), “milagroso” (miraculous), and “iglesia” (church), The legend is mostly told in the past tense, with some present tense in the dialogue and at the end. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/12/07/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-juan-diego-y-la-virgen-de-guadalupe/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/12/07/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-juan-diego-y-la-virgen-de-guadalupe/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>La Leyenda de la Pachamama</itunes:title>
    <title>La Leyenda de la Pachamama</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. Incan mythology tells of a mother of all living. She is la Pachamama, or Mother Earth. She controls fertility and the land and gives freely to those who give back to her and causes problems for those who take too much. This legend repeats vocabulary such as “mundo” (world), “tierra” (land/earth), “alimentar” (to feed), “dar” (to give), “tomar” (to take), “cuida” (care for), and “temblor” (earthquake). The second half ventu...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. Incan mythology tells of a mother of all living. She is la Pachamama, or Mother Earth. She controls fertility and the land and gives freely to those who give back to her and causes problems for those who take too much. This legend repeats vocabulary such as “mundo” (world), “tierra” (land/earth), “alimentar” (to feed), “dar” (to give), “tomar” (to take), “cuida” (care for), and “temblor” (earthquake). The second half ventures into the past tense with verbs such as “vio” (saw), “le gustaba” (he liked) “cazaba” (hunted) and “hablaron” (they spoke). No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/11/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-la-pachamama/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/11/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-la-pachamama/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. Incan mythology tells of a mother of all living. She is la Pachamama, or Mother Earth. She controls fertility and the land and gives freely to those who give back to her and causes problems for those who take too much. This legend repeats vocabulary such as “mundo” (world), “tierra” (land/earth), “alimentar” (to feed), “dar” (to give), “tomar” (to take), “cuida” (care for), and “temblor” (earthquake). The second half ventures into the past tense with verbs such as “vio” (saw), “le gustaba” (he liked) “cazaba” (hunted) and “hablaron” (they spoke). No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/11/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-la-pachamama/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/11/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-la-pachamama/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2020 19:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>La Leyenda del Silbón</itunes:title>
    <title>La Leyenda del Silbón</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. A tall young man strolls the plains in the Llanos region of Venezuela. He is the Silbón, or Whistler. You know he is near when his whistle (silbato) is faint, but you are safe when he whistles loudly. The origin of el Silbón is not for the faint of heart and explains why he also carries a sack of bones. Todays simple story embellishes the origin of el Silbón and his love of whistling (silbar). This legend repeats vocabular...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. A tall young man strolls the plains in the Llanos region of Venezuela. He is the Silbón, or Whistler. You know he is near when his whistle (silbato) is faint, but you are safe when he whistles loudly. The origin of el Silbón is not for the faint of heart and explains why he also carries a sack of bones. Todays simple story embellishes the origin of el Silbón and his love of whistling (silbar). This legend repeats vocabulary such as “silba” (whistles), “venado” (deer), “cazar” (to hunt), “tripa” (tripe/intestines), and “cuerpo” (body). It even includes a few verbs in the past tense (cocinó = cooked, mataste = you killed). No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/11/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-silbon/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/11/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-silbon/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. A tall young man strolls the plains in the Llanos region of Venezuela. He is the Silbón, or Whistler. You know he is near when his whistle (silbato) is faint, but you are safe when he whistles loudly. The origin of el Silbón is not for the faint of heart and explains why he also carries a sack of bones. Todays simple story embellishes the origin of el Silbón and his love of whistling (silbar). This legend repeats vocabulary such as “silba” (whistles), “venado” (deer), “cazar” (to hunt), “tripa” (tripe/intestines), and “cuerpo” (body). It even includes a few verbs in the past tense (cocinó = cooked, mataste = you killed). No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/11/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-silbon/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/11/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-silbon/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2020 17:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:season>3</itunes:season>
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    <itunes:title>La Leyenda de Quetzal</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. In the middle of the Guatemalan flag there is a beautiful green bird with a bright red chest and a long flowing tail. It is the quetzal, a symbol of liberty and a nahual, or spirit guide, of the Maya and Quiché people. Todays simple story explains one of the many legends surrounding this stunning bird. This legend repeats vocabulary such as “lucha” (fights), “cacique” (chieftain), “pecho” (chest), “guerreros” (warriors), a...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. In the middle of the Guatemalan flag there is a beautiful green bird with a bright red chest and a long flowing tail. It is the quetzal, a symbol of liberty and a <em>nahual</em>, or spirit guide, of the Maya and Quiché people. Todays simple story explains one of the many legends surrounding this stunning bird. This legend repeats vocabulary such as “lucha” (fights), “cacique” (chieftain), “pecho” (chest), “guerreros” (warriors), and “va a” (is going to) to express the future. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/11/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-quetzal/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/11/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-quetzal/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. In the middle of the Guatemalan flag there is a beautiful green bird with a bright red chest and a long flowing tail. It is the quetzal, a symbol of liberty and a <em>nahual</em>, or spirit guide, of the Maya and Quiché people. Todays simple story explains one of the many legends surrounding this stunning bird. This legend repeats vocabulary such as “lucha” (fights), “cacique” (chieftain), “pecho” (chest), “guerreros” (warriors), and “va a” (is going to) to express the future. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/11/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-quetzal/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/11/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-quetzal/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>La Leyenda de la Mocuana</itunes:title>
    <title>La Leyenda de la Mocuana</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. In the mountains of Nicaragua, a young woman roams the mountains inviting young men to come see her treasure. Those who follow la Mocuana visit a cave full of gold before disappearing forever. Is la Mocuana evil, or just the victim of a broken heart? This legend repeats vocabulary such as “tesoro” (treasure), “oro” (gold), “se enamora” (falls in love), “tiene miedo” (is scared), and “cueva” (cave). No matter where you are ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. In the mountains of Nicaragua, a young woman roams the mountains inviting young men to come see her treasure. Those who follow la Mocuana visit a cave full of gold before disappearing forever. Is la Mocuana evil, or just the victim of a broken heart? This legend repeats vocabulary such as “tesoro” (treasure), “oro” (gold), “se enamora” (falls in love), “tiene miedo” (is scared), and “cueva” (cave). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/11/03/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-la-mocuana/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/11/03/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-la-mocuana/</a><br/><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. In the mountains of Nicaragua, a young woman roams the mountains inviting young men to come see her treasure. Those who follow la Mocuana visit a cave full of gold before disappearing forever. Is la Mocuana evil, or just the victim of a broken heart? This legend repeats vocabulary such as “tesoro” (treasure), “oro” (gold), “se enamora” (falls in love), “tiene miedo” (is scared), and “cueva” (cave). 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/11/03/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-la-mocuana/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/11/03/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-la-mocuana/</a><br/><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>La Leyenda del Caleuche</itunes:title>
    <title>La Leyenda del Caleuche</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. In southern Chile there is an island named Chiloé. The people of Chiloé are fishermen. Thus many of their legends focus on the sea. The most famous legend from Chiloé is about a ghost ship: the Caleuche. This ship is different from other stories of ghost ships because it is driven by a lovely mermaid who throws a party for her crew every night. But the way she gathers her crew, and their zombi-like state, is chilling.   Th...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. In southern Chile there is an island named Chiloé. The people of Chiloé are fishermen. Thus many of their legends focus on the sea. The most famous legend from Chiloé is about a ghost ship: the Caleuche. This ship is different from other stories of ghost ships because it is driven by a lovely mermaid who throws a party for her crew every night. But the way she gathers her crew, and their zombi-like state, is chilling. <br/><br/>This legend features  seafaring vocabulary such as “océano” (ocean), “barco” (boat), “pescador” (fisherman), “pez” (fish), and “sirena” (mermaid). No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/10/25/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-caleuche/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/10/25/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-caleuche/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. In southern Chile there is an island named Chiloé. The people of Chiloé are fishermen. Thus many of their legends focus on the sea. The most famous legend from Chiloé is about a ghost ship: the Caleuche. This ship is different from other stories of ghost ships because it is driven by a lovely mermaid who throws a party for her crew every night. But the way she gathers her crew, and their zombi-like state, is chilling. <br/><br/>This legend features  seafaring vocabulary such as “océano” (ocean), “barco” (boat), “pescador” (fisherman), “pez” (fish), and “sirena” (mermaid). No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/10/25/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-caleuche/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/10/25/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-caleuche/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2020 16:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>La Leyenda de Iztaccíhuatl y Popocatéptl</itunes:title>
    <title>La Leyenda de Iztaccíhuatl y Popocatéptl</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. Outside of Mexico City there are two impressive mountains. But perhaps, they are more than just mountains. According to legend, the mountains are two star-crossed lovers who couldn’t be together in life. Iztaccíhuatl is an extinct volcano while Popocatéptl is active, and watches over her.   This story features repetitions some lesser known vocabulary such as “cacique” (tribal chief), “guerrero” (warrior) and “proteger” (pr...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. Outside of Mexico City there are two impressive mountains. But perhaps, they are more than just mountains. According to legend, the mountains are two star-crossed lovers who couldn’t be together in life. Iztaccíhuatl is an extinct volcano while Popocatéptl is active, and watches over her. <br/><br/>This story features repetitions some lesser known vocabulary such as “cacique” (tribal chief), “guerrero” (warrior) and “proteger” (protect), cognates such as “tribu” (tribe), “violento” (violent) and “batalla” (battle) and some hard to pronounce names! No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/10/18/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-iztaccihuatl-y-popocateptl/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/10/18/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-iztaccihuatl-y-popocateptl/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. Outside of Mexico City there are two impressive mountains. But perhaps, they are more than just mountains. According to legend, the mountains are two star-crossed lovers who couldn’t be together in life. Iztaccíhuatl is an extinct volcano while Popocatéptl is active, and watches over her. <br/><br/>This story features repetitions some lesser known vocabulary such as “cacique” (tribal chief), “guerrero” (warrior) and “proteger” (protect), cognates such as “tribu” (tribe), “violento” (violent) and “batalla” (battle) and some hard to pronounce names! No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/10/18/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-iztaccihuatl-y-popocateptl/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/10/18/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-iztaccihuatl-y-popocateptl/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2020 16:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>La Leyenda de La Llorona</itunes:title>
    <title>La Leyenda de La Llorona</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This new season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. The most well-known legend of the Spanish-speaking world is that of “La Llorona” or the weeping woman. She floats near water in search of her lost children. But you must be careful, because she may mistake you for one of her sons! This story features repetitions of the phrase “tiene miedo” (is scared) as well as the words “niño” (child), “mujer” (woman), “hombre” (man), “hijos” (sons/children) and “río” (river). No matter wh...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>This new season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. The most well-known legend of the Spanish-speaking world is that of “La Llorona” or the weeping woman. She floats near water in search of her lost children. But you must be careful, because she may mistake you for one of her sons! This story features repetitions of the phrase “tiene miedo” (is scared) as well as the words “niño” (child), “mujer” (woman), “hombre” (man), “hijos” (sons/children) and “río” (river). No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/10/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-llorona/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/10/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-llorona/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This new season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. The most well-known legend of the Spanish-speaking world is that of “La Llorona” or the weeping woman. She floats near water in search of her lost children. But you must be careful, because she may mistake you for one of her sons! This story features repetitions of the phrase “tiene miedo” (is scared) as well as the words “niño” (child), “mujer” (woman), “hombre” (man), “hijos” (sons/children) and “río” (river). No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/10/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-llorona/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/10/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-llorona/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2020 15:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>¿Cómo es mi familia?</itunes:title>
    <title>¿Cómo es mi familia?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This second season of personal simple stories continues with an answer to the question “what is my family like?” (¿Cómo es mi familia?). My family is very special to me. It is both small (pequeño) and big (grande). In this story I talk about my husband (esposo/marido) my sons (hijos), my sisters (hermanas), my brothers (hermanos) and my parents (padres).   You can find a transcript of the story and read along at https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/0...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This second season of personal simple stories continues with an answer to the question “what is my family like?” (¿Cómo es mi familia?). My family is very special to me. It is both small (pequeño) and big (grande). In this story I talk about my husband (esposo/marido) my sons (hijos), my sisters (hermanas), my brothers (hermanos) and my parents (padres). <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/09/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-como-es-mi-familia/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/09/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-como-es-mi-familia/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This second season of personal simple stories continues with an answer to the question “what is my family like?” (¿Cómo es mi familia?). My family is very special to me. It is both small (pequeño) and big (grande). In this story I talk about my husband (esposo/marido) my sons (hijos), my sisters (hermanas), my brothers (hermanos) and my parents (padres). <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/09/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-como-es-mi-familia/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/09/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-como-es-mi-familia/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2020 13:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>¿Adónde voy yo?</itunes:title>
    <title>¿Adónde voy yo?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This second season of personal simple stories continues with an answer to the question “where do I go?” (¿Adónde voy yo?). I go to many lugares (places) within my typical week or year when I have the opportunity. This episode features the verb “voy” (I go) with varias places (lugares) that I visit. Some of the places I go are mundane, such as the store (tienda) and work (trabajo). Other places are more exciting such as National Parks (parques nacionales)...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This second season of personal simple stories continues with an answer to the question “where do I go?” (¿Adónde voy yo?). I go to many lugares (places) within my typical week or year when I have the opportunity. This episode features the verb “voy” (I go) with varias places (lugares) that I visit. Some of the places I go are mundane, such as the store (tienda) and work (trabajo). Other places are more exciting such as National Parks (parques nacionales) and other countries (países). Maybe you have been some of these places too. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/09/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-adonde-voy-yo/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/09/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-adonde-voy-yo/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This second season of personal simple stories continues with an answer to the question “where do I go?” (¿Adónde voy yo?). I go to many lugares (places) within my typical week or year when I have the opportunity. This episode features the verb “voy” (I go) with varias places (lugares) that I visit. Some of the places I go are mundane, such as the store (tienda) and work (trabajo). Other places are more exciting such as National Parks (parques nacionales) and other countries (países). Maybe you have been some of these places too. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/09/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-adonde-voy-yo/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/09/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-adonde-voy-yo/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2020 16:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>¿Dónde vivo yo?</itunes:title>
    <title>¿Dónde vivo yo?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This new season of personal simple stories continues with an answer to the questions “where do I live?” (¿Dónde vivo yo?). When I first moved to the state (estado) of Colorado, I didn’t really like it. Over the past few years, though, I have come to really enjoy where I live. Although I am not from here, I now call Colorado home. In this episode I describe the nature (naturaleza) of where I live nestled in a valley (valle) among mountains (montañas), des...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This new season of personal simple stories continues with an answer to the questions “where do I live?” (¿Dónde vivo yo?). When I first moved to the state (estado) of Colorado, I didn’t really like it. Over the past few years, though, I have come to really enjoy where I live. Although I am not from here, I now call Colorado home. In this episode I describe the nature (naturaleza) of where I live nestled in a valley (valle) among mountains (montañas), dessert (desierto), canyons (cañones), rivers (ríos) and creeks (riachuelos). I also describe my yard (jardín) with its garden (hortaliza) and chickens (gallinas), before finally describing my house (casa). <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/09/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-donde-vivo-yo/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/09/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-donde-vivo-yo/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This new season of personal simple stories continues with an answer to the questions “where do I live?” (¿Dónde vivo yo?). When I first moved to the state (estado) of Colorado, I didn’t really like it. Over the past few years, though, I have come to really enjoy where I live. Although I am not from here, I now call Colorado home. In this episode I describe the nature (naturaleza) of where I live nestled in a valley (valle) among mountains (montañas), dessert (desierto), canyons (cañones), rivers (ríos) and creeks (riachuelos). I also describe my yard (jardín) with its garden (hortaliza) and chickens (gallinas), before finally describing my house (casa). <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/09/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-donde-vivo-yo/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/09/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-donde-vivo-yo/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This new season of personal simple stories continues with an answer to the questions “what do I eat?” (¿Qué como yo?). Starting with a typical desayuno (breakfast) of huevos (eggs), moving to almuerzo (lunch) and cena (dinner), exploring some meriendas (snacks) and postres (desserts) and ending with my favorite drink of agua (water), this story lists many foods found in most households. This episode features the verb “como” (I eat) with many food cognate...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This new season of personal simple stories continues with an answer to the questions “what do I eat?” (¿Qué como yo?). Starting with a typical desayuno (breakfast) of huevos (eggs), moving to almuerzo (lunch) and cena (dinner), exploring some meriendas (snacks) and postres (desserts) and ending with my favorite drink of agua (water), this story lists many foods found in most households. This episode features the verb “como” (I eat) with many food cognates. This episode also presents one paragraph of past tense (comí - I ate; visité - I visited) in a comprehensible way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/08/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-que-como-yo/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/08/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-que-como-yo/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This new season of personal simple stories continues with an answer to the questions “what do I eat?” (¿Qué como yo?). Starting with a typical desayuno (breakfast) of huevos (eggs), moving to almuerzo (lunch) and cena (dinner), exploring some meriendas (snacks) and postres (desserts) and ending with my favorite drink of agua (water), this story lists many foods found in most households. This episode features the verb “como” (I eat) with many food cognates. This episode also presents one paragraph of past tense (comí - I ate; visité - I visited) in a comprehensible way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/08/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-que-como-yo/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/08/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-que-como-yo/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>¿Qué quiero yo?</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This new season of personal simple stories continues with a somewhat abstract question: “¿Qué quiero yo?” (What do I want?). Some things that I want might change from time to time. Others depend on how I am feeling. Some of my wants are within reach, while others seem impossible. This episode features the verb “quiero” (I want) in multiple ways with many cognates. This episode also presents one paragraph of advanced grammar with the present subjunctive (...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This new season of personal simple stories continues with a somewhat abstract question: “¿Qué quiero yo?” (What do I want?). Some things that I want might change from time to time. Others depend on how I am feeling. Some of my wants are within reach, while others seem impossible. This episode features the verb “quiero” (I want) in multiple ways with many cognates. This episode also presents one paragraph of advanced grammar with the present subjunctive (quiero que mis hijos sean felices) in a comprehensible way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/08/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-que-quiero-yo/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/08/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-que-quiero-yo/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This new season of personal simple stories continues with a somewhat abstract question: “¿Qué quiero yo?” (What do I want?). Some things that I want might change from time to time. Others depend on how I am feeling. Some of my wants are within reach, while others seem impossible. This episode features the verb “quiero” (I want) in multiple ways with many cognates. This episode also presents one paragraph of advanced grammar with the present subjunctive (quiero que mis hijos sean felices) in a comprehensible way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/08/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-que-quiero-yo/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/08/10/simple-stories-in-spanish-que-quiero-yo/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:duration>588</itunes:duration>
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    <itunes:title>¿Qué hago yo?</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This new season of personal simple stories continues with a list of activities. The questions “¿Qué hago yo?”, or “What do I do?” is answered with actions. So, what do I do? I talk (hablo), I walk (camino), I explore (exploro) and I create (creo) by knitting (tejo) and writing (escribo) in addition to many other comprehensible verbs in the “yo” (I) form.   You can find a transcript of the story and read along at https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/0...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This new season of personal simple stories continues with a list of activities. The questions “¿Qué hago yo?”, or “What do I do?” is answered with actions. So, what do I do? I talk (hablo), I walk (camino), I explore (exploro) and I create (creo) by knitting (tejo) and writing (escribo) in addition to many other comprehensible verbs in the “yo” (I) form. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/08/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-que-hago-yo/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/08/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-que-hago-yo/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This new season of personal simple stories continues with a list of activities. The questions “¿Qué hago yo?”, or “What do I do?” is answered with actions. So, what do I do? I talk (hablo), I walk (camino), I explore (exploro) and I create (creo) by knitting (tejo) and writing (escribo) in addition to many other comprehensible verbs in the “yo” (I) form. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/08/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-que-hago-yo/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/08/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-que-hago-yo/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>¿Cómo estoy yo?</itunes:title>
    <title>¿Cómo estoy yo?</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This new season of personal simple stories continues with the a description of the creator. “Soy” and “estoy” are often confused in Spanish because they both translate as “I am”, however, they are used in different situations. This episode answers the questions “¿Cómo estoy yo?” (How am I [feeling]?) with the emotions I feel in various circumstances. These emotions include frustration (estoy frustrada), anger (estoy enojada), boredom (estoy aburrida), ne...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This new season of personal simple stories continues with the a description of the creator. “Soy” and “estoy” are often confused in Spanish because they both translate as “I am”, however, they are used in different situations. This episode answers the questions “¿Cómo estoy yo?” (How am I [feeling]?) with the emotions I feel in various circumstances. These emotions include frustration (estoy frustrada), anger (estoy enojada), boredom (estoy aburrida), nerves (estoy nerviosa), tiredness (estoy cansada), exhaustion (estoy agotada), confusion (estoy confundida), embarrassment (estoy avergonzada), worry (estoy preocupada), sadness (estoy triste), excitement (estoy emocionada), surprise (estoy sorprendida) and gratitude (estoy agradecida). This simple story features multiple repetitions of “estoy” and “soy” (I am) as well as many other comprehensible verbs in the “yo” (I) form. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/07/27/simple-stories-in-spanish-como-estoy-yo/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/07/27/simple-stories-in-spanish-como-estoy-yo/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This new season of personal simple stories continues with the a description of the creator. “Soy” and “estoy” are often confused in Spanish because they both translate as “I am”, however, they are used in different situations. This episode answers the questions “¿Cómo estoy yo?” (How am I [feeling]?) with the emotions I feel in various circumstances. These emotions include frustration (estoy frustrada), anger (estoy enojada), boredom (estoy aburrida), nerves (estoy nerviosa), tiredness (estoy cansada), exhaustion (estoy agotada), confusion (estoy confundida), embarrassment (estoy avergonzada), worry (estoy preocupada), sadness (estoy triste), excitement (estoy emocionada), surprise (estoy sorprendida) and gratitude (estoy agradecida). This simple story features multiple repetitions of “estoy” and “soy” (I am) as well as many other comprehensible verbs in the “yo” (I) form. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/07/27/simple-stories-in-spanish-como-estoy-yo/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/07/27/simple-stories-in-spanish-como-estoy-yo/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>¿Cómo soy yo?</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This new season of personal simple stories continues with the a description of the creator. “¿Cómo soy yo?” (What am I like?) begins with a short physical description followed by many personality traits. This simple story features multiple repetitions of “soy” (I am) and “puedo” (I can) as well as many other comprehensible verbs in the “yo” (I) form.   You can find a transcript of the story and read along at https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/07/23...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This new season of personal simple stories continues with the a description of the creator. “¿Cómo soy yo?” (What am I like?) begins with a short physical description followed by many personality traits. This simple story features multiple repetitions of “soy” (I am) and “puedo” (I can) as well as many other comprehensible verbs in the “yo” (I) form. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/07/23/simple-stories-in-spanish-como-soy-yo/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/07/23/simple-stories-in-spanish-como-soy-yo/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This new season of personal simple stories continues with the a description of the creator. “¿Cómo soy yo?” (What am I like?) begins with a short physical description followed by many personality traits. This simple story features multiple repetitions of “soy” (I am) and “puedo” (I can) as well as many other comprehensible verbs in the “yo” (I) form. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/07/23/simple-stories-in-spanish-como-soy-yo/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/07/23/simple-stories-in-spanish-como-soy-yo/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>¿Qué me gusta?</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This new season of personal simple stories continues with the creator’s likes. This story features multiple repetitions of “me gusta” (I like) and “me encanta” (I love) as well as many other comprehensible verbs in the “yo” (I) form. You can find a transcript of the story and read along at smalltownspanishteacher.com. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. Happy listening! Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This new season of personal simple stories continues with the creator’s likes. This story features multiple repetitions of “me gusta” (I like) and “me encanta” (I love) as well as many other comprehensible verbs in the “yo” (I) form. You can find a transcript of the story and read along at smalltownspanishteacher.com. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. Happy listening!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This new season of personal simple stories continues with the creator’s likes. This story features multiple repetitions of “me gusta” (I like) and “me encanta” (I love) as well as many other comprehensible verbs in the “yo” (I) form. You can find a transcript of the story and read along at smalltownspanishteacher.com. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. Happy listening!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This new season of personal simple stories begins with the creator’s introduction. This story features multiple repetitions of “soy” (I am), “tengo” (I have) and “me gusta” (I like) as well as many other comprehensible verbs in the “yo” (I) form.   You can find a transcript of the story and read along at https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/category/simple-stories-spanish/simple-stories-spanish-2/ Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This new season of personal simple stories begins with the creator’s introduction. This story features multiple repetitions of “soy” (I am), “tengo” (I have) and “me gusta” (I like) as well as many other comprehensible verbs in the “yo” (I) form. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/category/simple-stories-spanish/simple-stories-spanish-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/category/simple-stories-spanish/simple-stories-spanish-2/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Who is the Small Town Spanish Teacher? This new season of personal simple stories begins with the creator’s introduction. This story features multiple repetitions of “soy” (I am), “tengo” (I have) and “me gusta” (I like) as well as many other comprehensible verbs in the “yo” (I) form. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/category/simple-stories-spanish/simple-stories-spanish-2/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/category/simple-stories-spanish/simple-stories-spanish-2/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Hasta luego</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The end of the school year sparks excitement for summer break, but it can also cause some sadness and students and teachers say goodbye - some for the summer, some for longer. Imani walks through the halls chanting “hasta luego” (see you later) to those she passes, until she realizes that she might not actually “see” some of them in the future. You can find a transcript of the story and read along at https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-hasta-luego/ Su...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The end of the school year sparks excitement for summer break, but it can also cause some sadness and students and teachers say goodbye - some for the summer, some for longer. Imani walks through the halls chanting “hasta luego” (see you later) to those she passes, until she realizes that she might not actually “see” some of them in the future. You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-hasta-luego/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-hasta-luego/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The end of the school year sparks excitement for summer break, but it can also cause some sadness and students and teachers say goodbye - some for the summer, some for longer. Imani walks through the halls chanting “hasta luego” (see you later) to those she passes, until she realizes that she might not actually “see” some of them in the future. You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-hasta-luego/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-hasta-luego/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>El cuaderno mágico</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Some students feel that they just don’t know anything, so why even try? Perhaps they just need a little bit of motivation and confidence. Daniel is not the smartest student, but he finds inspiration through a “cuaderno mágico” (magic notebook). Daniel “se da cuenta” (realizes) that maybe he is smart after all. You can find a transcript of the story and read along at https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-cuaderno-magico/ Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Some students feel that they just don’t know anything, so why even try? Perhaps they just need a little bit of motivation and confidence. Daniel is not the smartest student, but he finds inspiration through a “cuaderno mágico” (magic notebook). Daniel “se da cuenta” (realizes) that maybe he is smart after all. You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-cuaderno-magico/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-cuaderno-magico/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Some students feel that they just don’t know anything, so why even try? Perhaps they just need a little bit of motivation and confidence. Daniel is not the smartest student, but he finds inspiration through a “cuaderno mágico” (magic notebook). Daniel “se da cuenta” (realizes) that maybe he is smart after all. You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-cuaderno-magico/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-cuaderno-magico/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2020 14:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Estoy aburrido</itunes:title>
    <title>Estoy aburrido</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We all get bored. Jorgito has a room full of things, but he still gets bored. When he tells people he is bored, they just send him away to do something else. Will he just stay bored forever? Or will he find something to entertain the day away? This story features multiple repetitions of “estoy aburrido” (I’m bored) as well as “juguetes" (toys) such as “carritos” (toy cars) “dinosaurios” (dinosaurs) “oso de peluche” (teddy bear) and “muñecas” (dolls). You can find a transcript of the story and...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We all get bored. Jorgito has a room full of things, but he still gets bored. When he tells people he is bored, they just send him away to do something else. Will he just stay bored forever? Or will he find something to entertain the day away? This story features multiple repetitions of “estoy aburrido” (I’m bored) as well as “juguetes&quot; (toys) such as “carritos” (toy cars) “dinosaurios” (dinosaurs) “oso de peluche” (teddy bear) and “muñecas” (dolls). You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-estoy-aburrido/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-estoy-aburrido/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We all get bored. Jorgito has a room full of things, but he still gets bored. When he tells people he is bored, they just send him away to do something else. Will he just stay bored forever? Or will he find something to entertain the day away? This story features multiple repetitions of “estoy aburrido” (I’m bored) as well as “juguetes&quot; (toys) such as “carritos” (toy cars) “dinosaurios” (dinosaurs) “oso de peluche” (teddy bear) and “muñecas” (dolls). You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-estoy-aburrido/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-estoy-aburrido/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2020 15:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Te quiero, mamá</itunes:title>
    <title>Te quiero, mamá</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mothers are very important people in the lives of many. Nadia is mother to Luisa and Perla. Luisa loves (quiere) her family and she loves to help (ayudar). But sometimes her help can lead to headaches for her mother. All is well, though, when Luisa hugs (abraza) her mom and tells her “I love you” (te quiero). I hope you enjoy “Te quiero, mamá”. 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 htt...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Mothers are very important people in the lives of many. Nadia is mother to Luisa and Perla. Luisa loves (quiere) her family and she loves to help (ayudar). But sometimes her help can lead to headaches for her mother. All is well, though, when Luisa hugs (abraza) her mom and tells her “I love you” (te quiero). I hope you enjoy “Te quiero, mamá”. 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-te-quiero-mama/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-te-quiero-mama/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mothers are very important people in the lives of many. Nadia is mother to Luisa and Perla. Luisa loves (quiere) her family and she loves to help (ayudar). But sometimes her help can lead to headaches for her mother. All is well, though, when Luisa hugs (abraza) her mom and tells her “I love you” (te quiero). I hope you enjoy “Te quiero, mamá”. 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-te-quiero-mama/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/08/simple-stories-in-spanish-te-quiero-mama/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2020 17:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Ramona en la playa</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Who doesn’t enjoy a day at the beach? Ramona certainly does. She goes to the beach (playa) every day and watches the tourists (turistas) as they take pictures (toman fotos) play in the waves (olas) and play in the sand (arena). Ramona is not a tourist. She is a capuchin monkey (mono capuchino). She is also a famous thief (ladrona). Listen in to find out how Ramona swindles beachgoers in “Ramona en la playa”. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Who doesn’t enjoy a day at the beach? Ramona certainly does. She goes to the beach (playa) every day and watches the tourists (turistas) as they take pictures (toman fotos) play in the waves (olas) and play in the sand (arena). Ramona is not a tourist. She is a capuchin monkey (mono capuchino). She is also a famous thief (ladrona). Listen in to find out how Ramona swindles beachgoers in “Ramona en la playa”. 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-ramona-en-la-playa/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-ramona-en-la-playa/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Who doesn’t enjoy a day at the beach? Ramona certainly does. She goes to the beach (playa) every day and watches the tourists (turistas) as they take pictures (toman fotos) play in the waves (olas) and play in the sand (arena). Ramona is not a tourist. She is a capuchin monkey (mono capuchino). She is also a famous thief (ladrona). Listen in to find out how Ramona swindles beachgoers in “Ramona en la playa”. 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-ramona-en-la-playa/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/05/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-ramona-en-la-playa/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2020 17:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Las vacas perdidas</itunes:title>
    <title>Las vacas perdidas</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Paula enjoys living in the mountains with her dog Bobo and her one hundred and fifty cows (vacas). But sometimes her cows wander off and need help getting out of some sticky situations. Paula counts (cuenta) her coas and when they are missing (le faltan), she looks for them. Paula will do anything to help her cows if they get stuck (metida). She will pull (jala), cut (corta) and even sing (canta) to help them. Will she be able to help them all? Find out in “Las vacas perdidas”. No matter wher...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Paula enjoys living in the mountains with her dog Bobo and her one hundred and fifty cows (vacas). But sometimes her cows wander off and need help getting out of some sticky situations. Paula counts (cuenta) her coas and when they are missing (le faltan), she looks for them. Paula will do anything to help her cows if they get stuck (metida). She will pull (jala), cut (corta) and even sing (canta) to help them. Will she be able to help them all? Find out in “Las vacas perdidas”. 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/04/25/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-vacas-perdidas/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/04/25/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-vacas-perdidas/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Paula enjoys living in the mountains with her dog Bobo and her one hundred and fifty cows (vacas). But sometimes her cows wander off and need help getting out of some sticky situations. Paula counts (cuenta) her coas and when they are missing (le faltan), she looks for them. Paula will do anything to help her cows if they get stuck (metida). She will pull (jala), cut (corta) and even sing (canta) to help them. Will she be able to help them all? Find out in “Las vacas perdidas”. 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/04/25/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-vacas-perdidas/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/04/25/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-vacas-perdidas/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>La madre ocupada</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[When things get lost, the logical solution is to look for them. Sometimes we are so busy looking that we don’t see what is right under our noses. Lourdes is busy (ocupada). She tries to make time for her son’s problems, but sometimes her own problems get in the way, such as when she needs some ginger (jengibre) for her cake (pastel). This story has multiple repetitions of ¿buscaste? (did you look?) And busqué (I looked) as well as places around the house. Will there be time to find everything...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>When things get lost, the logical solution is to look for them. Sometimes we are so busy looking that we don’t see what is right under our noses. Lourdes is busy (ocupada). She tries to make time for her son’s problems, but sometimes her own problems get in the way, such as when she needs some ginger (jengibre) for her cake (pastel). This story has multiple repetitions of ¿buscaste? (did you look?) And busqué (I looked) as well as places around the house. Will there be time to find everything? Find out in “La madre ocupada”. 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/04/19/la-madre-ocupada/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/04/19/la-madre-ocupada/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When things get lost, the logical solution is to look for them. Sometimes we are so busy looking that we don’t see what is right under our noses. Lourdes is busy (ocupada). She tries to make time for her son’s problems, but sometimes her own problems get in the way, such as when she needs some ginger (jengibre) for her cake (pastel). This story has multiple repetitions of ¿buscaste? (did you look?) And busqué (I looked) as well as places around the house. Will there be time to find everything? Find out in “La madre ocupada”. 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/04/19/la-madre-ocupada/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/04/19/la-madre-ocupada/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2020 18:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>La mentira de Miguel</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Miguel just wants to go to a concert, but his mom says no, even when he begs (suplica). So, Miguel and his friend come up with a plan that involves just a little lie (mentira). Miguel typically tells the truth (verdad), so lying is not easy for him. Will he be able to maintain the lie, or will he cave under pressure? Find out in “La mentira de Miguel”. 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&...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Miguel just wants to go to a concert, but his mom says no, even when he begs (suplica). So, Miguel and his friend come up with a plan that involves just a little lie (mentira). Miguel typically tells the truth (verdad), so lying is not easy for him. Will he be able to maintain the lie, or will he cave under pressure? Find out in “La mentira de Miguel”. 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/04/11/la-mentira-de-miguel/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/04/11/la-mentira-de-miguel/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Miguel just wants to go to a concert, but his mom says no, even when he begs (suplica). So, Miguel and his friend come up with a plan that involves just a little lie (mentira). Miguel typically tells the truth (verdad), so lying is not easy for him. Will he be able to maintain the lie, or will he cave under pressure? Find out in “La mentira de Miguel”. 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 <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/04/11/la-mentira-de-miguel/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/04/11/la-mentira-de-miguel/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Las botas</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Luis enjoys his life as a ranchero. He likes taking care of animals. But being on a ranch requires specific footwear, namely boots (botas). Luis has a special friend that he wants to spend time with on the ranch, but she does not have boots, so Luis decides to get her some. Luis goes (va) all over town, including the shoe store (zapatería) the bank (banco) and the gas station (estación de gas) as he tries to buy (comprar) the perfect boots. Will he be able to get what he wants? Find out in “L...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Luis enjoys his life as a ranchero. He likes taking care of animals. But being on a ranch requires specific footwear, namely boots (botas). Luis has a special friend that he wants to spend time with on the ranch, but she does not have boots, so Luis decides to get her some. Luis goes (va) all over town, including the shoe store (zapatería) the bank (banco) and the gas station (estación de gas) as he tries to buy (comprar) the perfect boots. Will he be able to get what he wants? Find out in “Las botas”. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/04/03/las-botas/'> https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/04/03/las-botas/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Luis enjoys his life as a ranchero. He likes taking care of animals. But being on a ranch requires specific footwear, namely boots (botas). Luis has a special friend that he wants to spend time with on the ranch, but she does not have boots, so Luis decides to get her some. Luis goes (va) all over town, including the shoe store (zapatería) the bank (banco) and the gas station (estación de gas) as he tries to buy (comprar) the perfect boots. Will he be able to get what he wants? Find out in “Las botas”. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/04/03/las-botas/'> https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/04/03/las-botas/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>El oso curioso</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Most people know the story of Goldilocks and the three bears, but what if the bear is the intruder? Berry is an “oso curioso” (curios bear). He just wants to know what life is like inside of a house (casa). Berry looks through windows (ventanas) and sees (ve) and touches (toca) a lot of different things. What will this curious bear find? 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://small...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Most people know the story of Goldilocks and the three bears, but what if the bear is the intruder? Berry is an “oso curioso” (curios bear). He just wants to know what life is like inside of a house (casa). Berry looks through windows (ventanas) and sees (ve) and touches (toca) a lot of different things. What will this curious bear find? No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/03/28/el-oso-curioso/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/03/28/el-oso-curioso/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most people know the story of Goldilocks and the three bears, but what if the bear is the intruder? Berry is an “oso curioso” (curios bear). He just wants to know what life is like inside of a house (casa). Berry looks through windows (ventanas) and sees (ve) and touches (toca) a lot of different things. What will this curious bear find? No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/03/28/el-oso-curioso/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/03/28/el-oso-curioso/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2020 18:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Pastel para el desayuno</itunes:title>
    <title>Pastel para el desayuno</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Birthdays are a special time, especially for young kids. Ruthie wakes up on her birthday wanting something special to eat for breakfast (desayuno): cake (pastel)! Her parents think that she should eat what they do, but Ruthie is determined to have her pastel and eat it too. Can she convince her sweet grandmother to make her cake for breakfast? With multiple repetitions of desayuno (breakfast), debes (you should), puedes (you can) and parece (it seems), this story is great for reviewing foods ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Birthdays are a special time, especially for young kids. Ruthie wakes up on her birthday wanting something special to eat for breakfast (desayuno): cake (pastel)! Her parents think that she should eat what they do, but Ruthie is determined to have her pastel and eat it too. Can she convince her sweet grandmother to make her cake for breakfast? With multiple repetitions of desayuno (breakfast), debes (you should), puedes (you can) and parece (it seems), this story is great for reviewing foods and common verbs. Yet, no matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/03/20/pastel-para-el-desayuno/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/03/20/pastel-para-el-desayuno/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Birthdays are a special time, especially for young kids. Ruthie wakes up on her birthday wanting something special to eat for breakfast (desayuno): cake (pastel)! Her parents think that she should eat what they do, but Ruthie is determined to have her pastel and eat it too. Can she convince her sweet grandmother to make her cake for breakfast? With multiple repetitions of desayuno (breakfast), debes (you should), puedes (you can) and parece (it seems), this story is great for reviewing foods and common verbs. Yet, no matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/03/20/pastel-para-el-desayuno/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/03/20/pastel-para-el-desayuno/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2020 16:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>La muchacha está enferma</itunes:title>
    <title>La muchacha está enferma</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[When a child is sick, they should stay home. However some kids fake being sick to get out of schoolwork. Such is the case of Jessica, who would rather be at home than taking tests. She fakes a cough (tos), and a cold (está resfriada) so she can stay at home on her teléfono. What a great actress! That is until she actually does get sick (enferma). 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 http...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>When a child is sick, they should stay home. However some kids fake being sick to get out of schoolwork. Such is the case of Jessica, who would rather be at home than taking tests. She fakes a cough (tos), and a cold (está resfriada) so she can stay at home on her teléfono. What a great actress! That is until she actually does get sick (enferma). No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/03/14/la-muchacha-esta-enferma/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/03/14/la-muchacha-esta-enferma/</a>.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When a child is sick, they should stay home. However some kids fake being sick to get out of schoolwork. Such is the case of Jessica, who would rather be at home than taking tests. She fakes a cough (tos), and a cold (está resfriada) so she can stay at home on her teléfono. What a great actress! That is until she actually does get sick (enferma). No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. <br/><br/>You can find a transcript of the story and read along at <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/03/14/la-muchacha-esta-enferma/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/03/14/la-muchacha-esta-enferma/</a>.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2020 19:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>La banda de animales</itunes:title>
    <title>La banda de animales</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The world is full of musical styles and instruments. Some people like to sing while others like to play and even more just like to listen. Music truly has the potential to bring people together. Eduardo and Feliz enjoy making music and want to create a band. Eduardo sings (canta), Félix and others play (toca) instruments and others just listen (escucha) to the música. Discover where their music adventure leads them and the other animals that join their band. No matter where you are in your la...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The world is full of musical styles and instruments. Some people like to sing while others like to play and even more just like to listen. Music truly has the potential to bring people together. Eduardo and Feliz enjoy making music and want to create a band. Eduardo sings (canta), Félix and others play (toca) instruments and others just listen (escucha) to the música. Discover where their music adventure leads them and the other animals that join their band. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. Happy listening!<br/><br/>You can read along here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/03/07/la-banda-de-animales/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/03/07/la-banda-de-animales/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The world is full of musical styles and instruments. Some people like to sing while others like to play and even more just like to listen. Music truly has the potential to bring people together. Eduardo and Feliz enjoy making music and want to create a band. Eduardo sings (canta), Félix and others play (toca) instruments and others just listen (escucha) to the música. Discover where their music adventure leads them and the other animals that join their band. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. Happy listening!<br/><br/>You can read along here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/03/07/la-banda-de-animales/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/03/07/la-banda-de-animales/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2020 18:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>El cumpleaños de Félix</itunes:title>
    <title>El cumpleaños de Félix</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Every party has potential for fun and for disaster. Eduardo the elephant wants to create a perfect birthday party for his friend Félix. He invites guests (invitados), decorates (decora) and prepares (prepara) food - including lots and lots of cheese (queso). He even buys a piñata! It will sure be a party to remember. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. Happy listening!  You can listen along here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/03...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Every party has potential for fun and for disaster. Eduardo the elephant wants to create a perfect birthday party for his friend Félix. He invites guests (invitados), decorates (decora) and prepares (prepara) food - including lots and lots of cheese (queso). He even buys a piñata! It will sure be a party to remember. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. Happy listening!<br/><br/>You can listen along here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/03/07/el-cumpleanos-de-felix/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/03/07/el-cumpleanos-de-felix/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every party has potential for fun and for disaster. Eduardo the elephant wants to create a perfect birthday party for his friend Félix. He invites guests (invitados), decorates (decora) and prepares (prepara) food - including lots and lots of cheese (queso). He even buys a piñata! It will sure be a party to remember. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. Happy listening!<br/><br/>You can listen along here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/03/07/el-cumpleanos-de-felix/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/03/07/el-cumpleanos-de-felix/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Eduardo es gordo</itunes:title>
    <title>Eduardo es gordo</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Friends can be similar, but also quite different. Eduardo the elephant decides to change his lifestyle after his tiny friend Felix the mouse calls him fat. He runs (corre) and eats (come) good food. Perhaps now Felix should change his lifestyle too! No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. Happy listening!  You can read along here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/02/22/eduardo-es-gordo/ Support the show ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Friends can be similar, but also quite different. Eduardo the elephant decides to change his lifestyle after his tiny friend Felix the mouse calls him fat. He runs (corre) and eats (come) good food. Perhaps now Felix should change his lifestyle too! No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. Happy listening!<br/><br/>You can read along here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/02/22/eduardo-es-gordo/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/02/22/eduardo-es-gordo/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Friends can be similar, but also quite different. Eduardo the elephant decides to change his lifestyle after his tiny friend Felix the mouse calls him fat. He runs (corre) and eats (come) good food. Perhaps now Felix should change his lifestyle too! No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. Happy listening!<br/><br/>You can read along here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/02/22/eduardo-es-gordo/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/02/22/eduardo-es-gordo/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2020 20:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
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    <itunes:title>Eduardo busca novia</itunes:title>
    <title>Eduardo busca novia</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[It can be hard to wander through life alone, especially on Valentine’s Day. Eduardo the elephant is searching for the perfect girlfriend. He wants someone who is nice (amable), fun (divertida), and patient (paciente). However, as Eduardo discovers, those traits can sometimes be hard to find. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. Happy listening!  You can read along here: https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/02/22/eduardo-busca-novia/ Sup...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>It can be hard to wander through life alone, especially on Valentine’s Day. Eduardo the elephant is searching for the perfect girlfriend. He wants someone who is nice (amable), fun (divertida), and patient (paciente). However, as Eduardo discovers, those traits can sometimes be hard to find. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. Happy listening!<br/><br/>You can read along here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/02/22/eduardo-busca-novia/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/02/22/eduardo-busca-novia/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It can be hard to wander through life alone, especially on Valentine’s Day. Eduardo the elephant is searching for the perfect girlfriend. He wants someone who is nice (amable), fun (divertida), and patient (paciente). However, as Eduardo discovers, those traits can sometimes be hard to find. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. Happy listening!<br/><br/>You can read along here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/02/22/eduardo-busca-novia/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/02/22/eduardo-busca-novia/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2020 19:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>El elefante y el ratón</itunes:title>
    <title>El elefante y el ratón</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What do people do in the park? They run and walk and maybe even dance. What does an elephant do in the park? Well, he writes poetry and makes friends with a mouse, of course! Listen along as the Small Town Spanish Teacher tells the story of "El elefante y el ratón" - the story she uses on day 1 of Spanish 1. It repeats the verbs "mira" (sees/looks), "corre" (runs), "escucha" (listens), "dice" (says), "escribe" (writes) and "para" (stops) as well as multiple cognates. No matter where you are i...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>What do people do in the park? They run and walk and maybe even dance. What does an elephant do in the park? Well, he writes poetry and makes friends with a mouse, of course! Listen along as the Small Town Spanish Teacher tells the story of &quot;El elefante y el ratón&quot; - the story she uses on day 1 of Spanish 1. It repeats the verbs &quot;mira&quot; (sees/looks), &quot;corre&quot; (runs), &quot;escucha&quot; (listens), &quot;dice&quot; (says), &quot;escribe&quot; (writes) and &quot;para&quot; (stops) as well as multiple cognates. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. Happy listening!<br/><br/>You can read along here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/02/15/el-elefante-y-el-raton/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/02/15/el-elefante-y-el-raton/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What do people do in the park? They run and walk and maybe even dance. What does an elephant do in the park? Well, he writes poetry and makes friends with a mouse, of course! Listen along as the Small Town Spanish Teacher tells the story of &quot;El elefante y el ratón&quot; - the story she uses on day 1 of Spanish 1. It repeats the verbs &quot;mira&quot; (sees/looks), &quot;corre&quot; (runs), &quot;escucha&quot; (listens), &quot;dice&quot; (says), &quot;escribe&quot; (writes) and &quot;para&quot; (stops) as well as multiple cognates. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. Happy listening!<br/><br/>You can read along here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/02/15/el-elefante-y-el-raton/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/02/15/el-elefante-y-el-raton/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How does this teacher start her students on their language journey? With a story, of course! Listen along as the Small Town Spanish Teacher tells the story of "Carlos y el elefante" - the story she uses on day 1 of Spanish 1. It repeats the verbs "mira" (sees/looks), "corre" (runs), "se sienta" (sits), "se levanta" (stands) and "para" (stops) as well as multiple cognates. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. Happy listening!  You can read along ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>How does this teacher start her students on their language journey? With a story, of course! Listen along as the Small Town Spanish Teacher tells the story of &quot;Carlos y el elefante&quot; - the story she uses on day 1 of Spanish 1. It repeats the verbs &quot;mira&quot; (sees/looks), &quot;corre&quot; (runs), &quot;se sienta&quot; (sits), &quot;se levanta&quot; (stands) and &quot;para&quot; (stops) as well as multiple cognates. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. Happy listening!<br/><br/>You can read along here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/02/08/carlos-y-el-elefante/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/02/08/carlos-y-el-elefante/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How does this teacher start her students on their language journey? With a story, of course! Listen along as the Small Town Spanish Teacher tells the story of &quot;Carlos y el elefante&quot; - the story she uses on day 1 of Spanish 1. It repeats the verbs &quot;mira&quot; (sees/looks), &quot;corre&quot; (runs), &quot;se sienta&quot; (sits), &quot;se levanta&quot; (stands) and &quot;para&quot; (stops) as well as multiple cognates. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. Happy listening!<br/><br/>You can read along here: <a href='https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/02/08/carlos-y-el-elefante/'>https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2020/02/08/carlos-y-el-elefante/</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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