The only intermediate Spanish short story book with bilingual summaries, quizzes, translations + a 7-day challenge. Are you starting to feel confident with your Spanish, but want to get to the next level? These engaging short stories make learning natural and fun, while giving you tools that no textbook or app can.
This book helps intermediate learners break through the plateau with compelling stories inspired by real Latin American and Spanish life - written in accessible but challenging Spanish that pushes your skills upward in a fun, natural way.
What you'll get:
✅ 15 Culturally-relevant stories that are fun to read in 10 minutes or less
✅ Chapter summaries in both languages so you don't get stuck
✅ Quizzes, vocab lists and verb conjugations - to solidify your learning
✅ English translations to check your understanding and build confidence
This book is ideal for intermediate learners - the perfect challenge if you've been learning for a while and are ready for concrete steps to skyrocket your Spanish. CEFR level: B1-C1. (This is not a book for beginners - see our other beginners books if you're just starting out). Focused primarily on Latin American Spanish and culture - but the Spanish you learn will 100% work in Spain too.
Instead of memorizing endless rules, you'll absorb Spanish naturally - the way you learned your first language. And best of all, you'll impress the people around you: imagine ordering confidently in Spanish on your next trip, your partner smiling proudly, or your friends' jaws dropping when locals respond like you've been speaking Spanish for years.
Sample stories: Uncover letters from strangers that change everything; decode the motives of a mysterious political candidate; and navigate chaotic airport layovers. Cool off after sweltering afternoons in Spanish summer; attend a high-school reunion full of surprises; and join a salsa class that goes delightfully off-script - all this and more is coming up.
