A1 Music & Arts Spanish Stories
Read engaging stories tailored to the A1 level in the Music & Arts category to accelerate your learning.

¿Cómo se baila la jota? Mi primer festival en Aragón.
A traveler experiences a traditional festival in Aragón, Spain, and gets a fun, spontaneous lesson in dancing the regional "jota."

Mi Primera Clase de Salsa
It's your first salsa class! The music is fast and you're a little nervous, but with a friendly teacher and a few fun mistakes, you might just fall in love with dancing.

Mi primera clase de dibujo: ¿Por qué mi cactus tiene bigote?
In your first drawing class, the teacher asks you to draw a cactus, but what happens when you decide your cactus needs a little something extra, like a mustache?

Mi primera vez escuchando cumbia: ¿Cómo me hizo bailar un ritmo colombiano?
A traveler in Colombia hears a new, exciting rhythm at a party. Discover cumbia music and see if its happy beat can make anyone get up and dance.

¿Por qué mi primer alebrije solo tiene un ala? Creando arte fantástico en Oaxaca
Discover the magical world of Oaxacan folk art and find out why a creative mistake can sometimes be the most beautiful part of your creation. Learn how to make your very own fantastic creature, an alebrije!

¿Quién pintó los murales de mi barrio? El secreto del arte callejero de Valparaíso
A young woman in Valparaíso, Chile, discovers the beautiful secret behind the colorful murals that decorate her city's streets. Who are the mysterious artists?

¿Quiénes son los 'Castellers'? Mi primera vez viendo una torre humana en Cataluña.
Discover the incredible 'Castellers' of Catalonia! Witness the creation of a spectacular human tower through the eyes of a first-time visitor in a bustling Spanish plaza.