Podcasts about simple stories

Send us a textWelcome to season 2 of Simple Stories in English! In this season, I will be telling you more about myself. I am lucky that I get to do many things that I enjoy and I have everything that I need right now. However, there are still some things that I want, someday.This story is in the first person and the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: things, activities, time, work, and want. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. You can find a transcript of the story at https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/05/19/simple-stories-in-english-what-do-i-want/ Thank you for listening, and a HUGE thank you for your support! I really enjoy creating and sharing simple, comprehensible stories. If you would like to help me in that endeavor, consider buying me a taco at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher or donating to Small Town Spanish Teacher on Venmo or PayPal.

Send us a textWelcome to season 2 of Simple Stories in English! In this season, I will be telling you more about myself. Many of my activities are related to daily necessities or work, but I do a lot of other things. I create, I explore, I exercise, and I listen to and make music. What do you do?This story is in the first person and the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: create, make, imagine, explore, photos, and exercise. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. You can find a transcript of the story at https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/04/29/simple-stories-in-english-what-do-i-do/ Thank you for listening, and a HUGE thank you for your support! I really enjoy creating and sharing simple, comprehensible stories. If you would like to help me in that endeavor, consider buying me a taco at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher or donating to Small Town Spanish Teacher on Venmo or PayPal.

Send us a textWelcome to season 2 of Simple Stories in English! In this season, I will be telling you more about myself. Many of my activities are related to daily necessities or work, but I do a lot of other things. I create, I explore, I exercise, and I listen to and make music. What do you do?This story is in the first person and the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: create, make, imagine, explore, photos, and exercise. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. You can find a transcript of the story at https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/04/15/simple-stories-in-english-how-do-i-feel/ Thank you for listening, and a HUGE thank you for your support! I really enjoy creating and sharing simple, comprehensible stories. If you would like to help me in that endeavor, consider buying me a taco at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher or donating to Small Town Spanish Teacher on Venmo or PayPal.

Send us a textWelcome to season 2 of Simple Stories in English! In this season, I will be telling you more about myself. We all have different likes and dislikes. Continuing with this season of personal stories, this episode explores the question: “What Do I Like?”This story is in the first person and the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: I like and I love. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. You can find a transcript of the story at https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/04/01/simple-stories-in-english-what-do-i-like/ I really enjoy creating and sharing simple, comprehensible stories. I work hard to provide tools and supports for those who want to learn and I like to keep it ad free. Please, consider buying me a taco to support my work at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher 

Send us a textWelcome to season 2 of Simple Stories in English! In this season, I will be telling you more about myself. This second episode presents multiple descriptive adjectives that both do and don't describe my physical characteristics and personal qualities to answer the question: “what am I like?” So you can better talk about what you are like.This story is in the first person and the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: fun, smart, strong, patient, hardworking, and characteristics. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. You can find a transcript of the story at https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/03/18/simple-stories-in-english-what-am-i-like/ I really enjoy creating and sharing simple, comprehensible stories. I work hard to provide tools and supports for those who want to learn and I like to keep it ad free. Please, consider buying me a taco to support my work at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher 

Welcome to season 2 of Simple Stories in English! In this season, I will be telling you more about myself. In this first episode you will learn. In today's episode I am going to answer the question: Who am I?This story is in the first person and the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story includes: I'm, live, teacher, sing and mom. No matter where you are in your language journey, stories will help you on your way. You can find a transcript of the story at https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/03/10/simple-stories-in-english-who-am-i/ I really enjoy creating and sharing simple, comprehensible stories. I work hard to provide tools and supports for those who want to learn and I like to keep it ad free. Please, consider buying me a taco to support my work at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SpanishTeacher or by donating through Venmo or PayPal @SmallTownSpanishTeacher

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 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).No matter where you 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://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2025/02/02/simple-stories-in-spanish-ramona-la-mona-capuchina/ Support the show

Hosts: Adam Rani (@adamthechase)   & Christine Chen (@cchenmtf)  For more information about Christine Chen: christinewchen.comFor more information go to getreelisms.com For more information on ERZULIE go to: erzuliefilm.com HOSTS:Adam RaniChristine Chen WEBISODE version of the Podcastgetreelisms.com 00:00 Reflecting on 'Past Lives' - A Deep Dive 01:05 Welcome to Get Reelisms Podcast 02:01 Oscars Excitement and Red Carpet Stories 03:40 Discussing Best Picture Nominations 05:09 The Emotional Impact of 'Past Lives' 14:30 The Beauty of Simple Stories in Film 24:48 Exploring 'The Zone of Interest' 32:15 Emma Stone's Stellar Performance in 'Poor Things' 34:37 Analyzing 'Anatomy of a Fall' 35:45 Analyzing the Courtroom Drama 36:15 The Kid's Perspective and Experiment 38:08 French Legal System and Defense Tactics 40:10 Bias and Personal Beliefs in Court 42:17 Final Thoughts on the Film 43:51 Reviewing 'Maestro' 49:11 Critique of 'Oppenheimer' 57:13 Discussion on 'Barbie' 59:46 The Holdovers and Its Unique Style 01:02:51 Thoughts on 'Killers of the Flower Moon' 01:09:17 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts   Official Get Reelisms PageGet Reelisms Amazon StoreInstagram

This Sunday, we are happy to have Julian Freeman here again to preach about the parable of the lost treasure in our “Simple Stories” series. For those of you who might have missed Julian the first time he preached, he is a member of our Harvest family who previously served as a pastor for many years. We look forward to hearing what God has laid on his heart as we look at this brief but powerful parable. Series: Simple Stories: How the parables of Jesus change everything Julian Freeman Message: 9 – Hidden treasure Harvest Bible Chapel Text: Matthew 13:44 August 25, 2024 I will live like the kingdom is a treasure when I see… ...my poverty. ...my purchase. Romans 5:6–8 Ephesians 5:25–27 ...my place in the story. James 1:12 1 Peter 5:6 Mark 10:28–30 Matthew 25:23

Der Schriftsteller Ingo Schulze ist bekannt für Erzählungen und Romane, die die DDR, die Wende- und Nachwendezeit aus Ost-Perspektive verhandeln. Etwa in "Simple Stories", "Neue Leben", "Adam und Evelyn" oder zuletzt "Die rechtschaffenen Mörder". Diesmal ist er tief in den Westen gereist, ins Ruhrgebiet. Ein halbes Jahr lang hat der 1962 in Dresden geborene Autor als "Metropolenschreiber Ruhr" in Mühlheim gelebt. Aus Begegnungen, Beobachtungen und Erkundungen ist das Buch "Zu Gast im Westen" entstanden. Natürlich war der Fußballfan Ingo Schulze auch im Stadion und er hat sich Currywurst Pommes schmecken lassen, das "Nationalgericht" des Ruhrpotts – und Berlins. Da lag es für Nadine nahe, sich mit Ingo Schulze auf eine Currywurst zu verabreden, um nicht nur über das Buch, sondern auch darüber zu reden, warum es immer noch eine Rolle spielt, ob jemand aus West- oder Ost-Deutschland kommt, und wie der Krieg in der Ukraine Ingo Schulze auf einem Kriegsgräberfriedhof in Mühlheim an der Ruhr eingeholt hat. Nadine Kreuzahler empfiehlt Pajtim Statovci "Meine Katze Jugoslawien", aus dem Finnischen von Stefan Moster, 320 Seiten, Luchterhand Literaturverlag. Ingo Schulze empfiehlt Olga Martynova "Gespräch über die Trauer", 304 Seiten, S. Fischer Verlag Olga Martynova "Such nach dem Namen des Windes", Gedichte. S. Fischer Verlag Das Buch von Ingo Schulze, über das wir im Podcast reden Ingo Schulze "Zu Gast im Westen. Aufzeichnungen aus dem Ruhrgebiet", 344 Seiten, Wallstein Verlag. Der Ort "Curry 36", Mehringdamm 36, Berlin Kreuzberg Der Autor Ingo Schulze, geboren 1962 in Dresden, lebt seit Mitte der 90er Jahre in Berlin. Seine Bücher wurden vielfach ausgezeichnet. Zuletzt erschienen die Romane "Peter Holtz" (2017) und "Die rechtschaffenen Mörder" (2020), die Erzählungen "Tasso im Irrenhaus" (2021) und der Essayband "Der Amerikaner, der den Kolumbus zuerst entdeckte …" (2022). Seit November 2023 ist Ingo Schulze Präsident der Deutschen Akademie für Sprache und Dichtung.

One of the temptations of our age has been to pick and choose the parts of the Bible we believe. We allow our experiences, perspectives and ideals to inform what the Word of God says and means to us, and how we live as a result. It's the prevailing idea behind the “deconstruction” or the “unhitch from the Bible” movements, leading so many to abandon the truth, forgoing the teaching of the Scriptures that the Church has held to for thousands of years to selfishly believe what they want, and what fits into their categories. At Harvest, we have a high view of the Scriptures as the inspired, inerrant, sufficient, authoritative Word of God. God speaks to us from his Word, and we respond by believing it in faith, and living it out, even when it's hard. As our summer series, Simple Stories, continues this week, we come to another hard-hitting parable of Jesus, in which he unpacks some of the truths that this world loves to ignore. But for those of us who believe what he says, and are living in light of it, it's truth that brings hope which transcends this life and brings the utmost comfort and peace in the midst of hardship. The message is clear and urgent. How we respond to the truths of God's Word and the gospel of Jesus Christ that it proclaims will echo into eternity. How will you respond? Series: Simple Stories: How the parables of Jesus change everything Jordan Coros Message 5 - Rich Man & Lazarus Harvest Bible Chapel Text: Luke 16:19-31 July 28, 2024 Do I believe that God's Word is sufficient… …to navigate what I can see… (v. 19-21) 1 Timothy 6:17 I don't always feel His presence, but God's promises do not depend on my feelings; they rest upon his integrity. R.C. Sproul …in light of what I cannot yet see? (v. 22-31) Hebrews 9:27 This second plea may seem to reflect a concern on the part of the rich man for others, but his family was regarded as an extension of himself. In looking out for his brothers, the rich man is still looking out for his own interest. David Garland John 5:46 Luke 24:27 The whole counsel of God concerning all things necessary for His own glory, man's salvation, faith, and life, is either expressly set down in Scripture, or by good and necessary consequence may be deduced from Scripture: unto which nothing at any time is to be added, whether by new revelations of the Spirit, or traditions of men. Westminster Confession of Faith, 1646

Our hard wiring response to change is exactly the wrong thing we need to thrive in turbulence, uncertainty and complexity.  In Jennifer Garvey Berger's practical new book, Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps, she boils down the problem and ways to free ourselves. In this podcast, we explore how to get out of the first mindtrap – creating simple […] The post BOO422 – Encore – Getting Out of the Mindtrap of Simple Stories appeared first on Marcia Hyatt.

Welcome to the Business Strategy podcast with your host Steve Coughran. In today's episode, we delve into the art of storytelling with Akeem Shannon, the CEO and Founder of Flipstik. Akeem shares three simple yet powerful stories that have been instrumental in scaling his business from its startup phase to rapid growth. Drawing from his experiences, including his appearance on the hit TV show Shark Tank, Akeem emphasizes the importance of storytelling in various aspects of business, from effectively communicating strategies to inspiring teams, attracting investors, and even decoding financial statements for deeper understanding. Tune in as we uncover how storytelling can transform your business journey and lead to success, just as it has for Akeem and Flipstik.Links:Do you have ideas or feedback to share? Email me at contact@coltivar.comTo learn more about us, visit:  https://www.coltivar.com/Disclaimer:The views expressed here are those of the individual Coltivar Group, LLC (“Coltivar”) personnel quoted and are not the views of Coltivar or its affiliates. Certain information contained in here has been obtained from third-party sources. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, Coltivar has not independently verified such information and makes no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendations. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. Please see https://www.coltivar.com/privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use for additional important information.Support the Show.

Have you ever felt the world weigh heavily on your shoulders, seeking solace but not knowing where to turn? In this episode, Stephanie shares her journey toward finding peace through rest and faith. Through personal stories, including an impactful weekend with her friend Amy, she invites listeners to reflect on what God has for their life. Connect with Stephanie: Get a free resource The 4G Method Journal here. Shop Stephanie's books here. Follow me on IG: @Giving_Gal or FB/GivingGal

Navigating leadership in today's world is more challenging than ever, marked by its unpredictability and rapid changes. Despite this, many still rely on traditional tactics, even when they prove ineffective. In her book "Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps," leadership consultant, researcher, and coach Jennifer Garvey Berger identifies common shortcuts, or mindtraps, that people fall into. Often, without realizing we're caught in one of these traps, we tend to believe the solution lies in trying harder. In this episode, JP and Nate embark on the first of a series of discussions, spread across the coming months, where they explore each of Berger's five leadership mindtraps in depth. √ Simple solutions don't exist in a complex world √ The story we are telling ourselves is critical √ Simple communication leads to big problems Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now. Become Part of Our 1:1 Coaching Program (Click here for more information). Do you want to learn more about how we can support you and your team? Get in touch with us here. Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter. Get Access to Our Online Courses - including the Competitive Cauldron, Playing Time System, & Culture System Online.

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Paper Talk The Paper Lover's Podcast Welcome back  friends ! So happy you are here we ask that you grab yourself a cuppa and cozy up for another chatty episode of all things paper. Today we chat about all the amazing new releases that have been dropping into our crafty community . Simple Stories , 49Th & Market and many many more .  We ask that you please visit our Instagram account @paper_talk to stay updated . We as always  appreciate all your continued support. Remember to keep it Crafty

In this episode, we were honored to talk with educator, teacher and writer extraordinaire, Dr. Donna Akiba Sullivan Harper. She taught at  Spelman for 32 years and was the Fuller E. Calloway Professor of English. She is also a world renowned expert on Langston Hughes and his Simple stories.  We talked about her longtime love and scholarship of Langston Hughes, the story of how Simple came to be, and the legacy of the stories today. Dr. Harper shares so many awesome stories and we shared many laughs! It was so great to talk about Simple for the third time and y'all better start reading these stories after this one!  1:12 When Dr. Harper was first introduced to Langston Hughes 4:08 Dr. Harper's relationship with her professor  7:02 Her undergraduate thesis on Langston Hughes  10:19 How her classes on Langston Hughes changed over time 19:32 How Langston Hughes wrote about women  22:52 “The Need for Heroes”  26:12 The Origin Story for the character of Simple 30:01 Black literacy and the Black press in Langston Hughes' time  35:41 People thought Simple was a real person! 38:35 Dr. Harper's 3 favorite Simple Stories  43:46 What makes Simple so relevant?  48:27 Why do many people still not know Simple?  49:23 The Danny Glover Story  55:23 Looking for Langston and Langston Hughes' sexuality  1:02 The Boondocks comparison to Simple  1:04 The Importance of Laughter  1:06 Further reading for Langston Hughes  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realballersread/support

Tim and Lisa are back today with wisdom, laughter, and jet lag!  Join us as we talk about MindSpace -- how our brains seek out a simple story and when that might not actually serve us well, how our emotions are involved with the investment journey, and the complexities of what makes the market tick.Connect with us:Schedule a call with TimSchedule a call with LisaSchedule a call with JeanLearn more at thereiconcierge.com

El inglés y yo hemos una competición algo tóxica para aprender francés. Te contamos cómo lo hacemos en este episodio. ¡Disfruta y aprende mucho! You can find the free transcript (in Spanish and English) and the flashcards on www.spanishlanguagecoach.com

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” (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 https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/01/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-carruaje-de-la-muerte/ Support the show

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” (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 https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2023/01/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-como-es-mi-familia-2/  Support the show

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” (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 https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/12/20/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-gatito-valiente-2/ Support the show

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), “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 https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/12/12/simple-stories-in-spanish-un-cuento-de-invierno-2/ Support the show

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 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 https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/12/04/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-de-iztaccihuatl-y-popocatepetl/ Support the show

Jordan talks with Asali Solomon about The Days of Afrekete, the unexpected discovery that she's a funny writer, and trying to impart wisdom to students while she's still learning too.  MENTIONED: Get a Life (1990-1992) The Simple Stories by Langston Hughes The Book of Night Women by Marlon James An Exact Replica of a Figment of My Imagination by Elizabeth McCracken Asali Solomon's first novel, Disgruntled, was named a best book of the year by the San Francisco Chronicle and The Denver Post. Her debut story collection, Get Down, earned her a Rona Jaffe Foundation Writers' Award and the National Book Foundation's “5 Under 35” honor, and was a finalist for the Hurston/Wright Legacy Award. Her work has appeared in O, The Oprah Magazine, Vibe, Essence, The Paris Review Daily, McSweeney's, and several anthologies, and on NPR. Solomon teaches fiction writing and literature of the African diaspora at Haverford College. She was born and raised in Philadelphia, where she lives with her husband and two sons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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 https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/11/21/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-pequena-victoria-2/ Support the show

We are back! ¡Hemos vuelto! Hoy te hablamos de limpiar la casa, o mejor dicho, de nuestro intento por limpiar la casa. También te explicamos por qué no hemos compartido ningún episodio en cuatro meses. ¡Disfruta y aprende mucho! You can find the free transcript (in Spanish and English) and the flashcards on www.spanishlanguagecoach.com

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. 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 https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/11/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-eduardo-busca-novia/ Support the show

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.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 https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/11/07/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-muchacha-enferma/ Support the show

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 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 https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/10/31/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-caleuche-2/ Support the show

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 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 https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/10/23/simple-stories-in-spanish-donde-vivo-yo-2/ Support the show

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 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 https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/10/16/simple-stories-in-spanish-si-vas-a-costa-rica/ Support the show

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.  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 https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/10/09/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-leyenda-del-quetzal/ Support the show

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, but helping them brought her a real surprise. 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 https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/09/25/simple-stories-in-spanish-las-vacas-perdidas-2/  Support the show

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” (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 https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/09/18/simple-stories-in-spanish-quien-soy-yo-2/ Support the show

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 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 https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/08/03/simple-stories-in-spanish/  Learn more about Juchirap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMEQf4SrYy4 Learn more about Kumbarikira: http://latinalista.com/columns/globalviews/childrens-rap-video-gives-new-life-to-peruvian-indigenous-language Support the show

Jesus was a master storyteller he told many simple stories with profound truths. One of those stories was the story of the 99 and one. Jesus is the good shepherd he takes care of his sheep Photo by Robinson Recalde on Unsplash

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 “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 https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/07/17/simple-stories-in-spanish-una-fotografa-profesional/Support the show

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, stories will help you on your way. You can find a transcript of the story and read along at https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/07/03/simple-stories-in-spanish-amor-en-mexico/ Support the show

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-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 https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/06/22/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-viaje/  Support the show

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), “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 https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/06/13/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-lana-de-dayana/ Support the show

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), “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 https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/05/30/simple-stories-in-spanish-el-gatito-valiente/  ¡Muchas gracias por escuchar! Support the show

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 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  https://smalltownspanishteacher.com/2022/05/15/simple-stories-in-spanish-la-recepcionista/Support the show