Practice your reading skills in your new language—and gain valuable insights into the Spanish-speaking world
Stories from Spain/Historias de España features Spanish and English stories side by side—lado a lado— to helps you practice and improve your reading skills in your new language while enjoying the support of your native tongue. The practical format spares you the inconvenience of constantly having to look up unfamiliar words and expressions in a dictionary. Simply read as much as you can understand in your new language and refer to the facing page for help, if needed.
The book includes 18 well-known Spanish legends chronicling nearly 1,000 years of Spanish history. These tales introduce an array of characters as dynamic and colorful as the country that gave birth to them. By reading these stories, you’ll fine-tune your language skills and gain valuable insights into the rich culture of the Spanish-speaking world. This updated third edition has been enhanced with 60-minutes of additional audio. Voiced by native Spanish speakers, the recordings cover the majority of the readings from the book and are accessible online and via app.
Stories from Spain/Historias de España features:
• A convenient side-by-side presentation—English on one page, Spanish on the facing page
• 18 fascinating Spanish legends chronicling nearly 1,000 years of Spanish history
• Extensive English-Spanish and Spanish-English vocabulary lists
• 60 minutes of audio recordings voiced by native Spanish speakers and available online or via app
