Hannah is a curious girl. When a butterfly lands in her back yard, she wants to learn all about it. After visiting the library, she learns that these butterflies are special and that they fly all the way to Mexico from Canada. What else will she learn about the mariposa monarca? This story is told in the present tense. Important vocabulary in the story inclu ... Show More
Mar 16
Mi viaje a México, parte 3
In June of 2025 I finally traveled to a place I have wanted to visit for some time: Mexico. In today’s leg of my trip, we left the ruins and the beach behind for a taste of lake life in Bacalar. As a Minnesota girl, I love lake life, and being in the small town of Bacalar was bot ... Show More
15m 13s
Mar 9
Mi viaje a México, parte 2
In June of 2025 I finally traveled to a place I have wanted to visit for some time: Mexico. My trip to Mexico began with the beach and then the impressive ruins of Chichén Itzá. However, the best moments of the trip were yet to come, including a magical cenote and a more intimate ... Show More
16m 17s
Mar 2
Mi viaje a México, parte 1
In June of 2025 I finally traveled to a place I have wanted to visit for some time: Mexico. It was an amazing adventure filled with history, food, fun, and friendship. It inspired several story ideas, some of which you have already heard and will probably recognize, and some that ... Show More
16m 28s
Aug 2025
What Was My Childhood Like?
Send a textWelcome to season 2 of Simple Stories in English! In this season, I will be telling you more about myself. I have very fond memories of my childhood. I spent a lot of time outside with my friends and family, no matter the time of year. As a child I played, I ran, I rod ... Show More
16m 15s
Oct 2025
El molinero y las tres plumas | The Miller and the Three Feathers
Want the full transcript, English translation, and vocabulary list? Become a member and turn every episode into a full Spanish learning experience.In “The Miller and the Three Feathers”, a poor miller’s youngest son, Pedro, sets off on a journey to find the most extraordinary f ... Show More
12m 7s