For beginners, Cuentos para niños

Question

Hi guys,

Since my Spanish is only a month old and newspapers and books are really hard to start with, I thought I should get acquainted with the Spanish literature by reading children stories. It turned out to be a great idea.

Check out this link http://www.elhuevodechocolate.com/cuentos.htm

As a beginner, I find the language used very easy, I'm slowly getting comfortable with the Spanish structure and grammar, my vocabulary is building up, the stories are interesting and funny and I'm simply living my childhood again but this time in Spanish.

It's working for me, I hope other beginners will find it helpful too.

Haha I've been using the same site..LOL... I don't know why I didn't share it with the others on spanishdict. Good link - blazinbilly252, Jul 1, 2011

Gran idea, de seguro será muy útil para los estudiantes de español... ¡Muchas gracias por compartir esto con ellos! - Vicente1, Jul 1, 2011

Answer 1

Great idea. I'm sure many will appreciate the link. Since you are reliving your childhood, may I also suggest "Plaza Sésamo", which is on most Spanish speaking public broadcasting stations.

There are also examples online. Check out this link where Elmo learns to use the potty. Enjoy!

Elmoooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am such a kid at heart. Thank you for sharing Nicole *hugs* - HotChickCD, Jul 2, 2011

Answer 2

another good site for children's short stories (nice for beginning Spanish readers)

Answer 3

I did the same, read red and read some more because it truly helps. Things go into your mind without you even realising it. It's a great way to learn, one of them anyway.

thumbs up

Answer 4

Thank you for sharing SpanishPal. I also like that it is in Reading Comprehension format with questions to answer after

Answer 5

That is amazing , not only because it is a great learning tool for dummies like me

but also because I am surprised that it has not been suggested before .

thank you Spanish pal , you certainly are !

You're welcome! De nada! - SpanishPal, Jul 2, 2011

Answer 6

I have been using online Spanish children's books to practice reading Spanish, as well. Thank you for sharing this link!

De nada! - SpanishPal, Jul 1, 2011

Answer 7

Thank you for sharing! These look great, ill have a read later.

Answer 8

It sounds like anyone, at any Spanish level, could enjoy them!

sweet! It is healthy not to be too serious :) - Silvia, Jul 1, 2011

Answer 9

Muchas gracias mi amigo! I have the same dilemma, my spanish is also one month old and i find it hard to understand those stories i recently studying particularly some hardcore words which really gives me some headeache. My vocabulary is really poor which right now i am pushing myself to read and read some spanish stories. You're link is definitely a relief for such a new learner of spanish like me. hihihihi.

Answer 10

Thank you, great sites, I will look at the books and I love Elmno on youtube.

Answer 11

Thank you... what a great site!

Answer 12

Thanks! These are great. I am just learning Spanish too, and I don't understand very much of the stories. I think what I will do is just read them carefully and NOT look up any words. Then after a few more spanishdict lessons and working through my textbook I will go back to the story and see if more of it makes sense.