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La Isla — Spanish Graded Reader + Audiobook (A2–B1)

Serena Capilli

La is a short graded Spanish reader for upper-beginner and intermediate learners (CEFR A2–B1), designed to help you improve your reading and listening comprehension naturally through an engaging mystery story set in Spain.

The audiobook is narrated in slow, clear Spanish, making it easier to follow the story and understand spoken Spanish.

🎧Want to read and listen at the same time?*

Get the Kindle or paperback edition of La Isla on Amazon and follow the text while you listen.

https://geni.us/laisla
The paperback edition also includes exercises to help you practice.

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  • 16 episodes
  • Avg 2 min
  • Spanish
  • S1 · E16
    August 10 · 2 min

    Spanish Listening Practice (A2–B1) | La Isla – Chapter 16: La paz

    Sin miedo ya, John acepta que hay historias sin respuesta y entiende que la casa tiene alma: ahora les toca a Helen y a él darle una vida nueva. Se sienta ante el ordenador y, por primera vez en meses, las palabras vuelven. This is Chapter 16 of La Isla, a graded Spanish mystery story written for upper-beginner and intermediate learners (A2–B1). Improve your Spanish listening comprehension naturally through an engaging story set in Mallorca, Spain. The language is accessible to learners while introducing useful vocabulary, natural expressions, and Spanish in context. 📖 Want to read the complete story while you listen? Get La Isla – A Short Story in Simple Spanish for Upper-Beginner to Intermediate Learners on Amazon: https://geni.us/laisla

  • S1 · E15
    August 10 · 1 min

    Spanish Listening Practice (A2–B1) | La Isla – Chapter 15: La figura

    A las tres de la madrugada, John sale al jardín y por fin la ve de cerca. No siente miedo, sino tristeza. Y le llega una imagen de la casa muchos años atrás, cuando allí vivía sola una mujer a la que el pueblo llamaba bruja. This is Chapter 15 of La Isla, a graded Spanish mystery story written for upper-beginner and intermediate learners (A2–B1). Improve your Spanish listening comprehension naturally through an engaging story set in Mallorca, Spain. The language is accessible to learners while introducing useful vocabulary, natural expressions, and Spanish in context. 📖 Want to read the complete story while you listen? Get La Isla – A Short Story in Simple Spanish for Upper-Beginner to Intermediate Learners on Amazon: https://geni.us/laisla

  • S1 · E14
    August 10 · 1 min

    Spanish Listening Practice (A2–B1) | La Isla – Chapter 14: La flor blanca

    Cena en la costa, vino, risas por fin y una idea para una novela nueva. Pero al volver a casa las tres flores negras ya no están en la ventana. En su lugar hay una sola flor blanca. This is Chapter 14 of La Isla, a graded Spanish mystery story written for upper-beginner and intermediate learners (A2–B1). Improve your Spanish listening comprehension naturally through an engaging story set in Mallorca, Spain. The language is accessible to learners while introducing useful vocabulary, natural expressions, and Spanish in context. 📖 Want to read the complete story while you listen? Get La Isla – A Short Story in Simple Spanish for Upper-Beginner to Intermediate Learners on Amazon: https://geni.us/laisla

  • S1 · E13
    August 10 · 3 min

    Spanish Listening Practice (A2–B1) | La Isla – Chapter 13: La confesión

    Esta vez John no discute: van juntos a la comisaría. Al día siguiente se descubre qué pasó de verdad aquel día en el jardín, y quién era inocente desde el principio. Pero queda un cabo suelto: las flores negras. This is Chapter 13 of La Isla, a graded Spanish mystery story written for upper-beginner and intermediate learners (A2–B1). Improve your Spanish listening comprehension naturally through an engaging story set in Mallorca, Spain. The language is accessible to learners while introducing useful vocabulary, natural expressions, and Spanish in context. 📖 Want to read the complete story while you listen? Get La Isla – A Short Story in Simple Spanish for Upper-Beginner to Intermediate Learners on Amazon: https://geni.us/laisla

  • S1 · E12
    August 10 · 2 min

    Spanish Listening Practice (A2–B1) | La Isla – Chapter 12: Las flores y el pendiente

    Al despedirse, John ve dos detalles que lo cambian todo: unas flores negras en la estantería y un solo pendiente de perlas. Los dos le suenan muchísimo. De golpe, todo encaja demasiado bien. This is Chapter 12 of La Isla, a graded Spanish mystery story written for upper-beginner and intermediate learners (A2–B1). Improve your Spanish listening comprehension naturally through an engaging story set in Mallorca, Spain. The language is accessible to learners while introducing useful vocabulary, natural expressions, and Spanish in context. 📖 Want to read the complete story while you listen? Get La Isla – A Short Story in Simple Spanish for Upper-Beginner to Intermediate Learners on Amazon: https://geni.us/laisla

  • S1 · E11
    August 10 · 3 min

    Spanish Listening Practice (A2–B1) | La Isla – Chapter 11: Margarita

    John conduce hasta Palma para mirar a los ojos a la mujer que llamó por teléfono. Una casa grande y medio vacía, café, tarta casera y una charla de lo más agradable. Demasiado agradable, quizá. This is Chapter 11 of La Isla, a graded Spanish mystery story written for upper-beginner and intermediate learners (A2–B1). Improve your Spanish listening comprehension naturally through an engaging story set in Mallorca, Spain. The language is accessible to learners while introducing useful vocabulary, natural expressions, and Spanish in context. 📖 Want to read the complete story while you listen? Get La Isla – A Short Story in Simple Spanish for Upper-Beginner to Intermediate Learners on Amazon: https://geni.us/laisla

  • S1 · E10
    August 10 · 3 min

    Spanish Listening Practice (A2–B1) | La Isla – Chapter 10: La promesa

    Helen lo tiene claro: hay que llamar a la policía ahora. John prefiere tirar del hilo él mismo, porque tiene “una sensación”. Llegan a un pacto: una cosa más, y se acabó la investigación casera. This is Chapter 10 of La Isla, a graded Spanish mystery story written for upper-beginner and intermediate learners (A2–B1). Improve your Spanish listening comprehension naturally through an engaging story set in Mallorca, Spain. The language is accessible to learners while introducing useful vocabulary, natural expressions, and Spanish in context. 📖 Want to read the complete story while you listen? Get La Isla – A Short Story in Simple Spanish for Upper-Beginner to Intermediate Learners on Amazon: https://geni.us/laisla

  • S1 · E9
    August 10 · 3 min

    Spanish Listening Practice (A2–B1) | La Isla – Chapter 9: El negocio

    Entre café y galletas, la vecina admite que su familia también quería comprar la casa: el negocio del alquiler turístico da mucho dinero en Deià. Niega con rabia cualquier relación con la muerte y repite la frase que John ya ha oído: la casa tiene memoria. This is Chapter 9 of La Isla, a graded Spanish mystery story written for upper-beginner and intermediate learners (A2–B1). Improve your Spanish listening comprehension naturally through an engaging story set in Mallorca, Spain. The language is accessible to learners while introducing useful vocabulary, natural expressions, and Spanish in context. 📖 Want to read the complete story while you listen? Get La Isla – A Short Story in Simple Spanish for Upper-Beginner to Intermediate Learners on Amazon: https://geni.us/laisla

  • S1 · E8
    August 10 · 3 min

    Spanish Listening Practice (A2–B1) | La Isla – Chapter 8: Isabel

    John decide conocer a los vecinos. La señora que le abre la puerta es amable, le ofrece un cafetito y le cuenta su vida con toda naturalidad. Todo parece normal, hasta que menciona el nombre de su hijo. This is Chapter 8 of La Isla, a graded Spanish mystery story written for upper-beginner and intermediate learners (A2–B1). Improve your Spanish listening comprehension naturally through an engaging story set in Mallorca, Spain. The language is accessible to learners while introducing useful vocabulary, natural expressions, and Spanish in context. 📖 Want to read the complete story while you listen? Get La Isla – A Short Story in Simple Spanish for Upper-Beginner to Intermediate Learners on Amazon: https://geni.us/laisla

  • S1 · E7
    August 10 · 3 min

    Spanish Listening Practice (A2–B1) | La Isla – Chapter 7: La llamada

    Un número desconocido. Al otro lado, una voz fría que dice ser la exmujer del muerto, acusa directamente a un vecino y le pide a John que vigile a quien tiene al lado. Esa noche, la figura del jardín vuelve a aparecer. This is Chapter 7 of La Isla, a graded Spanish mystery story written for upper-beginner and intermediate learners (A2–B1). Improve your Spanish listening comprehension naturally through an engaging story set in Mallorca, Spain. The language is accessible to learners while introducing useful vocabulary, natural expressions, and Spanish in context. 📖 Want to read the complete story while you listen? Get La Isla – A Short Story in Simple Spanish for Upper-Beginner to Intermediate Learners on Amazon: https://geni.us/laisla

  • S1 · E6
    August 10 · 3 min

    Spanish Listening Practice (A2–B1) | La Isla – Chapter 6: Manuel

    Un café en el pueblo para respirar y un desconocido que los mira demasiado. Dice llamarse Manuel, suelta que algunas casas tienen memoria, paga el desayuno y se marcha con una advertencia: en esa casa no todo es lo que parece. This is Chapter 6 of La Isla, a graded Spanish mystery story written for upper-beginner and intermediate learners (A2–B1). Improve your Spanish listening comprehension naturally through an engaging story set in Mallorca, Spain. The language is accessible to learners while introducing useful vocabulary, natural expressions, and Spanish in context. 📖 Want to read the complete story while you listen? Get La Isla – A Short Story in Simple Spanish for Upper-Beginner to Intermediate Learners on Amazon: https://geni.us/laisla

  • S1 · E5
    August 10 · 3 min

    Spanish Listening Practice (A2–B1) | La Isla – Chapter 5: El cuerpo

    Un grito de Helen desde el jardín. Entre los naranjos hay un hombre muerto. La policía habla de una posible alergia, pero nadie explica quién era ni cómo llegó hasta allí. Y en la ventana de la cocina aparecen tres flores secas y negras, puestas en fila. This is Chapter 5 of La Isla, a graded Spanish mystery story written for upper-beginner and intermediate learners (A2–B1). Improve your Spanish listening comprehension naturally through an engaging story set in Mallorca, Spain. The language is accessible to learners while introducing useful vocabulary, natural expressions, and Spanish in context. 📖 Want to read the complete story while you listen? Get La Isla – A Short Story in Simple Spanish for Upper-Beginner to Intermediate Learners on Amazon: https://geni.us/laisla

  • S1 · E4
    August 10 · 3 min

    Spanish Listening Practice (A2–B1) | La Isla – Chapter 4: Una nueva vida

    Primera noche en la casa: vino en la terraza, olor a azahar y un atardecer perfecto. Entonces el jardín se queda demasiado quieto y algo blanco se mueve entre los naranjos. Cuando Helen mira, ya no hay nada. This is Chapter 4 of La Isla, a graded Spanish mystery story written for upper-beginner and intermediate learners (A2–B1). Improve your Spanish listening comprehension naturally through an engaging story set in Mallorca, Spain. The language is accessible to learners while introducing useful vocabulary, natural expressions, and Spanish in context. 📖 Want to read the complete story while you listen? Get La Isla – A Short Story in Simple Spanish for Upper-Beginner to Intermediate Learners on Amazon: https://geni.us/laisla

  • S1 · E3
    August 10 · 3 min

    Spanish Listening Practice (A2–B1) | La Isla – Chapter 3: Deià

    La casa está en Deià, un pueblo de piedra dorada entre la montaña y el mar. Los amigos les dicen que están como una cabra, y uno suelta un aviso raro: en esas islas hay cosas raras. Aun así, dejan Londres. This is Chapter 3 of La Isla, a graded Spanish mystery story written for upper-beginner and intermediate learners (A2–B1). Improve your Spanish listening comprehension naturally through an engaging story set in Mallorca, Spain. The language is accessible to learners while introducing useful vocabulary, natural expressions, and Spanish in context. 📖 Want to read the complete story while you listen? Get La Isla – A Short Story in Simple Spanish for Upper-Beginner to Intermediate Learners on Amazon: https://geni.us/laisla

  • S1 · E2
    August 10 · 2 min

    Spanish Listening Practice (A2–B1) | La Isla – Chapter 2: El sueño

    Veinte años de matrimonio, una luna de miel en Mallorca y un plan aplazado mil veces por el trabajo, el dinero y “el momento”. Hasta que un anuncio en internet lo cambia todo. This is Chapter 2 of La Isla, a graded Spanish mystery story written for upper-beginner and intermediate learners (A2–B1). Improve your Spanish listening comprehension naturally through an engaging story set in Mallorca, Spain. The language is accessible to learners while introducing useful vocabulary, natural expressions, and Spanish in context. 📖 Want to read the complete story while you listen? Get La Isla – A Short Story in Simple Spanish for Upper-Beginner to Intermediate Learners on Amazon: https://geni.us/laisla

  • S1 · E1
    August 10 · 2 min

    Spanish Listening Practice (A2–B1) | La Isla – Chapter 1: La casa

    John y Helen encuentran en España la casa de sus sueños: piscina, luz por todas partes y naranjos en flor. Él dejó la oficina para montar su agencia y escribir novelas de misterio, pero desde hace un tiempo no consigue escribir ni una frase. This is Chapter 1 of La Isla, a graded Spanish mystery story written for upper-beginner and intermediate learners (A2–B1). Improve your Spanish listening comprehension naturally through an engaging story set in Mallorca, Spain. The language is accessible to learners while introducing useful vocabulary, natural expressions, and Spanish in context. 📖 Want to read the complete story while you listen? Get La Isla – A Short Story in Simple Spanish for Upper-Beginner to Intermediate Learners on Amazon: https://geni.us/laisla

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