Spanish Short Stories for Beginners

Enjoy while Learning.....

I enjoyed the male speaker as I find the manner of what he says in a slow, sure fashion with the correct enunciation and pronunciation of the words & phrases. It’s as if he is trying to spell out the words as he speak them. Also, he knows when to emphasize points and delivers them well. He is such a good storyteller so that a non-Spanish speaker can somehow get a bit of an idea of what he was talking about and can understand the whole story.

On the other hand, the first female speaker presented herself well as she speaks the language in a way it is done in a natural setting – very conversational, fluent and you can feel the emotions as it is spoken. I love the highs & lows of her voice as she speaks depending on the situation.

The second female speaker with the conventional method of giving out the Spanish words and phrases and subsequently providing their counterpart English words and phrases is the simplest and easiest to do. I like that the conjugation of the verb is also being explained so helps one to understand better the use of the verb tense. However, this method maybe is not as interesting and engaging as the first two stories above.

Overall, I find this a useful and worthy audiobook both for a beginner and someone who has already a grasp of the Spanish language but wants to learn more. Truly, one can enjoy while learning!

63 of 63 people found this review helpful

Great Way to Learn the Basics!

As a pre-medicine student, Spanish is extremely helpful and useful to have on my resume. It is not required in college, but I possess some knowledge from high school. I desired the ability to brush up on my skills, and refresh my memory of the language, so I sought out an audiobook in order to be able to hear the words being spoken. I came across this audiobook and absolutely loved the presentation and the content. At the beginning of the book, the author provides an introduction and an email, which I found to be very helpful if having trouble accessing the PDF version. It was nice to be able to follow along with the PDF version while also hearing the story. This allowed me to recognize words and spell them correctly.

In regards to the speaker, he was very easy to follow. He spoke clearly and slowly so that the listener could take time to comprehend the story. The content of the book is perfect for beginners; it possesses everyday words that would be useful in common conversation. The story was interesting, yet provided knowledge that the listener could apply later.

Overall, I adored this audiobook; I would definitely recommend it to my friends and peers looking to learn the basics of Spanish.

47 of 47 people found this review helpful

Absolutely will add to you Spanish language skills

Would you listen to Spanish Short Stories for Beginners again? Why?

Certainly. Spanish language has always been a big part of my own native language and this book made me much closer to it.

What did you like best about this story?

I like the stories and how the voice over was able to give life to the stories and scenarios in the various chapters.

Have you listened to any of Lucia Bodas and Abel Franco ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Not yet, but now, I would like to listen to more of it.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, indeed.

Any additional comments?

Perfect for those who want a fresh way of learning Spanish once again.

42 of 42 people found this review helpful

Good foundation in learning the Spanish language

Any additional comments?

I studied Spanish language in College and continued learning it using alternative mobile applications but that was a long time ago and mostly just reading Spanish words and their translations. This audiobook is truly a refresher for a novice like me in Spanish language.

Listening to the stories allow me to enhance my comprehension and help me learn how to pronounce Spanish words the right way. The difficulty level will not stressed you out but rather help you learn the basics of the language while being entertained.


The stories involve words and phrases that can be used in a day to day conversation and the delivery of it is so clear and easy to understand. The pacing of the narrators voices both male and the female one allows me to comprehend the phrases effectively. Furthermore, the narrators enunciate the words fluently and in a conversational way. Grammatical structures were presented in a smart way that lets you grasp it easily and the vocabulary section at the last part was presented in a way that will stay in your memory. The audiobook is a really helpful tool to learn the Spanish language quickly and efficiently. It allows me to be more confident in learning the language. This medium is really an effective tool to brush up your Spanish and to let you have a good foundation of it.

84 of 85 people found this review helpful

A perfect way to jumpstart to speak in Spanish!

I really enjoy this audio-book. It also helps that Lucia Bodas and Abel Franco deliver and narrate the story in a clear way for us non Spanish-speaking listeners. Since I am learning how to speak in Spanish this a good way for me to learn this beautiful language. I hope you guys give is a try because you will not be disappointed!

33 of 33 people found this review helpful

Good content and awesome learning experience.

What made the experience of listening to Spanish Short Stories for Beginners the most enjoyable?

The book introduce you in casual routine through short stories which represent real situations, showing a dynamic and useful vocabulary for a daily conversation. For beginners students this is an excellent way to learn Spanish. I really enjoyed the story of Jose and Isabel, and also the reinforcement of the words ( Doing a fast translation to English ), I increased the range of my vocabulary.

What did you like best about this story?

The both storytellers have an amazing pronunciation, this make the process of listening and memorize easier, they talk in an appropriate timing providing a perfect comprehension of the words.

Have you listened to any of Lucia Bodas and Abel Franco ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No i've never heard before.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The story about Jose e Isabel and his family, the story is situated in a different period of time which makes the content interesting and curious, the costumes, culture and the behaviour of the family whose lived at that age was something that made me think how we changed our behaviour during the time, issues as pregnancy, work, family changed so much since that time.

30 of 30 people found this review helpful

Great Book for Beginners Looking to Learn Spanish

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, because it was a smooth read and really helped me grasp Spanish language, conjunctions and much more.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Spanish Short Stories for Beginners?

The many vocab words that I learned and the great short stories told in the book.

What about Lucia Bodas and Abel Franco ’s performance did you like?

I liked the speed at which they read. It was not to fast so I could comprehend what they were saying but not to slow to where I did not want to read it.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Not really it was a great learning experience.

Any additional comments?

This was a really good book to read. I have taken Spanish classes in the past and learned some Spanish but this book really helped me understand the Spanish language. I thought the pace of the book was great, it went slow enough that I could understand what was being said or at least parts that I recognized but did not go to slow so that it did not drag on. I recommend this book to anyone who is trying to start learning Spanish or trying to brush up on their Spanish or French. The definitions that were being explained helped me refresh my vocabulary. This was a great book that allowed me to learn Spanish and French better than I have before.

26 of 26 people found this review helpful

Perfect for Beginners!

Where does Spanish Short Stories for Beginners rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is one of the best book out there. I definitely recommend this book for beginners, easy to understand and to follow.

What about Lucia Bodas and Abel Franco ’s performance did you like?

Clear and easy to understand! :)

Any additional comments?

Reading and listening to the book simultaneously reminded me of the times that I started learning the language. This book helped me refresh my memory in a very engaging way.

50 of 51 people found this review helpful

AWESOME!!!

Where does Spanish Short Stories for Beginners rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Spanish Verbs Conjugation - with No Memorization!it boost my interest in studying spanish language.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Spanish Short Stories for Beginners?

having fun and learning more vocabularies.

Which character – as performed by Lucia Bodas and Abel Franco – was your favorite?

Spanish-Short-Stories-for-Beginners and Spanish-Verb-Drills-Mega-Bundle.it helps learn how to pronounce Spanish words properly with correct pronunciation.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

it would be ...
HOLA SPANIA.

Any additional comments?

this books are great this will be a great help and boost interest to anyone wants to learn spanish while having fun listening to the short stories

22 of 22 people found this review helpful

Perfect for someone re-learning the language

What did you love best about Spanish Short Stories for Beginners?

As someone who studied Spanish growing up until I graduated high school, I was looking for something to touch up on my skills especially since I had forgotten some of my Spanish when I started learning German.I found the stories comprehensive and the speaker crisp and clear. Compared to other language learning products I’ve used, I found this more useful since it wasn’t just an exercise workbook or vocabulary list.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Spanish Short Stories for Beginners?

I feel like that in order to really learn a language, you have to either immerse yourself in the culture or study the language being used in everyday use. This is why I found the short stories so useful. It really makes you feel like you are in a Spanish setting rather than just being lectured to about vocabulary and grammar. The best part for me was that the audio is broken up into sections which seem to be around 10 minutes each, so it is convenient for me to listen to them while driving.

Have you listened to any of Lucia Bodas and Abel Franco ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have not listened to their other audio books before but I feel like I would be inclined to after listening to this book provided its material that is relevant to me.

Any additional comments?

I've used a bunch of different language learning tools, some a lot more expensive than others, and I found this was as helpful as any of them. Of course, you want to diversify how you learn a language so using other tools on top of these short stories + PDF file will help you solidify your learning. But this is a great place to start.

Rather than feeling like I was thrown back in school again, the short stories were enjoyable to listen to and presented me a challenge to comprehend all of it while being spoken by a native Spanish speaker. Before bed, I review the PDF file for a few minutes to help reinforce what I learned during the day, and between the authentic Spanish speaker and the PDF, my Spanish is definitely starting to improve!

14 of 14 people found this review helpful