Jack London — To Build a Fire
A man and his dog cross the Yukon in fifty below. He has matches, knowledge, and a warning he didn't take seriously. Ten short episodes in clear B1 Spanish — about an hour total.
10 episodes · ~77 min
€1.95
Spanish stories, told so you can actually understand.
Even if you think your Spanish isn't ready yet, it is — these stories are built so your brain understands them, even without knowing every word or rule. It feels a little like magic. Try the first story.
Why this exists
I finished Pimsleur Spanish — A2-ish, maybe a touch more. I wanted to start listening to real Spanish.
But everything I found was either too hard (native podcasts, audiobooks, news) or too easy (textbook dialogues for absolute beginners).
Or just not interesting.
So I made what I wished existed: short classic stories, told in clear Spanish, slow enough that you can follow — fast enough that it doesn't feel like a lesson.
Press play above. You may understand more than you expect.
Start with the free podcast
A classic story in clear Spanish, told one short episode at a time. New episode every day.
Listen on Spotify
Add to podcast app
Copy the RSS feed link below and paste it into Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Overcast, or Castbox.
https://stories.anicha.space/feeds/le-petit-prince.xml I'm not going to tell you which story it is. It's nicer when you discover it.
When you want the next story
When you've finished the free one — or you want to listen ahead — there are full stories you can buy. Buy once. Get a private podcast feed. Listen at your own pace.
Leo Tolstoy — How Much Land Does a Man Need?
A peasant chases the offer of cheap land — as much as he can walk around in a single day, sunrise to sunset. Tolstoy's 1886 parable, in ten short episodes of clear B1 Spanish — about an hour total.
10 episodes · ~68 min
€1.95
More stories are coming.
Made for the bit between courses and the real thing
You don't need to understand every word. You just need to keep going.
Best if
- you've got the basics (A2 / starting B1) and want real listening
- you like stories more than grammar drills
- you want 10 minutes of Spanish a day
FAQ
Do I need a special app?
No. Use Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Overcast, or Castbox. Spotify does not support private feeds.
What level is this?
A2–B1 / B1 Bridge.
How long are the episodes?
Usually 7–10 minutes.
Do I pay monthly?
No. You buy one story at a time.
Is this a course?
No. It is Spanish listening practice through stories.
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