Historias en inglés para nivel B1
43 historias cortas en inglés de nivel B1 con traducción al español. Lee línea a línea, toca las palabras y escucha el audio.
B1PinocchioPinochoThe story begins when the poor craftsman Geppetto makes a wooden boy from a magical piece of wood. He calls him Pinocchio and dreams that he will become a real son.2 minB1The Government InspectorEl inspectorThe story begins in a small town where the officials receive terrible news. They hear that a secret inspector is coming from the capital to check their work.2 minB1Hansel and GretelHansel y GretelThe story begins when the brother and sister Hansel and Gretel live with their father and stepmother in a very poor family. There is almost no food in the house, and the adults think all the time…3 minB1Treasure IslandLa isla del tesoroThe story begins in a small seaside inn where young Jim Hawkins lives with his mother. One day a strange sailor arrives with a chest and a fearful look.2 minB1A week between health care and celebrationsUna semana entre el cuidado de la salud y las celebracionesOn Monday morning, I do not feel well. I have a fever, a cough, and back pain.2 minB1A day that has just passedUn día que acaba de pasarI have just woken up and just opened my eyes. I have just checked the time and just gotten out of bed.2 minB139. El estilo indirecto en la vida cotidiana39. Reported Speech in Everyday LifeOne morning at the office, Anna talked to her manager before the workday started. He said that the meeting was very important and that everyone needed to be on time.3 minB138. Passive Voice in Action38. La voz pasiva en acciónEvery morning in a quiet town, many things are done before people even wake up. The streets are cleaned, the lights are turned on, and the doors of small shops are opened.3 minB137. Can, Could, Be Able To in Real Life37. Can, Could, Be Able To en la vida realAnna is talking with her friend Sarah in the afternoon. They are sitting in a quiet café. Sarah looks excited and talks about her plans. She wants to travel next year.3 minB136. Giving Advice with Should, Ought to, Had Better36. Dar consejos con should, ought to, had betterAnna meets Tom in the park after work. Tom looks tired and worried. Anna asks him what is wrong. Tom says he feels stressed every day.2 minB135. Question Tags in Real Life35. Question tags en la vida realAnna meets Tom after work. They talk while walking home together. The weather is nice today. Anna smiles and says it is warm, isn’t it? Tom agrees and nods. He says they are lucky today, aren’t they?2 minB1The Jurassic Coast of the United KingdomLa Costa Jurásica del Reino UnidoThe Jurassic Coast of the United Kingdom. It is a long natural area in southern England along the English Channel.2 minB1Lençóis Maranhenses National ParkParque Nacional Lençóis MaranhensesLençóis Maranhenses National Park. It is one of the most unusual natural places in Latin America. This natural region is located in the northeast of Brazil. It is situated near the Atlantic Ocean.3 minB1Zhangjiajie and its stone mountainsZhangjiajie y sus montañas de piedraZhangjiajie and its stone mountains. This natural park is located in central China. The place is known for high stone pillars with unusual shapes. These rocks rise directly from the ground.2 minB1A speed clothing folding championship took place in SpainEn España se celebró un campeonato de doblado rápido de ropaAn unusual speed clothing folding championship took place in Spain. The competition was held in the city of Valencia in a large shopping center.1 minB1Japan launched the first driverless train on a regular lineJapón lanzó el primer tren sin conductor en una línea regularJapan launched the first driverless train on a regular railway line. The train started operating in a suburb of Tokyo and carries regular passengers.1 minB1A new metro line opened in Berlin after long renovationUna nueva línea de metro se abrió en Berlín después de una larga renovaciónA new metro line opened in Berlin after several years of renovation work. The line connects the eastern and western parts of the city and goes through five districts.1 minB1Migraine and treatment by a neurologistMigraña y tratamiento con un neurólogoFor several months I started to have strong headaches regularly The pain appeared suddenly most often in the second half of the day Light and loud sounds made the discomfort stronger2 minB1Dust allergy in a new apartmentAlergia al polvo en un apartamento nuevoA few months ago I moved to a new apartment in another part of the city The first days were calm and I felt normal After a week my eyes started to itch often and I got a runny nose2 minB1The Camino de Santiago in SpainEl Camino de Santiago en EspañaThe Camino de Santiago in Spain is often called the Camino de Santiago, and it is one of the most famous walking routes in Europe.2 minB1Tierra del Fuego in ArgentinaTierra del Fuego en ArgentinaTierra del Fuego in Argentina is called Tierra del Fuego, and this name often surprises tourists because the region is cold and windy.3 minB1Michael and the unexpected jobMichael y el encargo inesperadoMichael worked as a handyman and completed small repair jobs in people’s houses and apartments. He fixed taps doors sockets shelves and everything that stopped working in everyday life.3 minB1John and the Quiet ProjectJohn y el proyecto silenciosoJohn worked as an architect in a medium sized studio that designed public buildings and private houses.3 minB1Alex and the Night UpdateAlex y la actualización nocturnaAlex worked as an IT specialist in a small company that supported websites for local clients. His work was usually calm and well organized with clear tasks and stable systems.3 minB1Marie and the Cleanliness of a Small VillageMarie y la limpieza de un pequeño puebloMarie had been working for the town hall of a small village in the south of France for almost ten years. Her job was to keep the streets clean and maintain order in public spaces.4 minB1The Doctor and an Unexpected DiagnosisEl médico y un diagnóstico inesperadoAlexey had been working as a doctor in a district hospital for eight years and knew his office and his colleagues very well.5 min
B1Guide to Types of TablewareGuía de tipos de vajillaGuide to Types of Tableware 1. Plates There are different types of plates: flat — for main dishes, deep — for soup, small — for desserts or appetizers.2 min
B1Experimental Kitchen of the FutureCocina Experimental del FuturoExperimental Kitchen of the Future In the laboratory of the gastronomic center, work is in full swing: the chef, in a spotless kit and wearing virtual reality glasses, is testing a new menu.1 min
B1Behind the Kitchen ScenesTras Bambalinas de la CocinaBehind the Kitchen Scenes In the bustling restaurant’s open kitchen, the chef shouts “Service!” and taps the rhythm with his knife on the board.1 min
B1Complex Recipe: Fish in Wine and Saffron SauceReceta compleja: Pescado en salsa de vino y azafránComplex Recipe: Fish in Wine and Saffron Sauce Ingredients White fish fillet — 500 g Lemon juice — 100 ml Mix of fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, basil) — 3 tbsp Flour — 50 g2 min
B1City of Flavors and TraditionsCiudad de Sabores y TradicionesаCity of Flavors and Traditions In the heart of the old city lies a bustling gastronomic district.1 min
B1One Day in the Big City: The Life of AlexUn día en la gran ciudad: la vida de AlexOne Day in the Big City: The Life of Alex Alex lives in a metropolis where the streets are noisy from early morning until late at night.2 min
B1A Home for Tails: The Life of LinaUn hogar para colas: la vida de LinaA Home for Tails: The Life of Lina Lina lived on the outskirts of the city, where stray dogs and cats could often be seen.2 min
B1Warm Bread on the Corner: The Life of JordiPan caliente en la esquina: la vida de JordiWarm Bread on the Corner: The Life of Jordi Jordi lived in a quiet neighborhood of a big city, where everyone hurried about their business and rarely talked to each other.2 min
B1Through the Lens: The Life of CamilaA través del objetivo: la vida de CamilaThrough the Lens: The Life of Camila Camila had worked in an office for many years, where her days were always the same: morning coffee on the run, long meetings, calls, and emails.2 min
B1Evening Lessons: The Story of MarisaClases nocturnas: la historia de MarisaEvening Lessons: The Story of Marisa2 min
B1Scissors for the Future: The Story of EliasTijeras para el futuro: la historia de ElíasScissors for the Future: The Story of Elias Elias grew up in a small town where there were few opportunities for creative work.2 min
B1House from the Past: The Story of NicoCasa del pasado: la historia de NicoHouse from the Past: The Story of Nico Nico grew up in the suburbs of a big city and always dreamed of having his own house.1 min
B1Flowers from Afar: The Story of Lea the FloristFlores de lejos: la historia de Lea la floristaFlowers from Afar: The Story of Lea the Florist Lea lived in a small French town and worked in an office. Every day felt the same to her, and she dreamed of change.1 min
B1White Nights of Dr. AnnaNoches blancas de la doctora AnnaWhite Nights of Dr. Anna Dr. Anna had always dreamed of an unusual job that would help people. After graduating from medical university, she learned about a vacancy at a polar station in Antarctica.2 min
B1From the Kitchen to Fame: The Story of Chef MarcoDe la cocina a la fama: la historia del chef MarcoFrom the Kitchen to Fame: The Story of Chef Marco Marco grew up in the large Italian city of Milan. As a child, he had no interest in cooking and could not even make simple dishes.1 min
B1From Music to Medicine: The Story of Dr. LorenDe la música a la medicina: la historia del doctor LorenFrom Music to Medicine: The Story of Dr. Loren2 min
B1Albert Einstein: from doubts to great discoveriesAlbert Einstein: de las dudas a los grandes descubrimientosAlbert Einstein: from doubts to great discoveries Albert Einstein was born in 1879 in the small German city of Ulm, but he grew up in Munich.2 min
B1Guide to Types of TablewareGuía de tipos de vajillaGuide to Types of Tableware 1. Plates There are different types of plates: flat — for main dishes, deep — for soup, small — for desserts or appetizers.2 minB1Experimental Kitchen of the FutureCocina Experimental del FuturoExperimental Kitchen of the Future In the laboratory of the gastronomic center, work is in full swing: the chef, in a spotless kit and wearing virtual reality glasses, is testing a new menu.1 minB1Behind the Kitchen ScenesTras Bambalinas de la CocinaBehind the Kitchen Scenes In the bustling restaurant’s open kitchen, the chef shouts “Service!” and taps the rhythm with his knife on the board.1 minB1Complex Recipe: Fish in Wine and Saffron SauceReceta compleja: Pescado en salsa de vino y azafránComplex Recipe: Fish in Wine and Saffron Sauce Ingredients White fish fillet — 500 g Lemon juice — 100 ml Mix of fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, basil) — 3 tbsp Flour — 50 g2 minB1City of Flavors and TraditionsCiudad de Sabores y TradicionesаCity of Flavors and Traditions In the heart of the old city lies a bustling gastronomic district.1 minB1One Day in the Big City: The Life of AlexUn día en la gran ciudad: la vida de AlexOne Day in the Big City: The Life of Alex Alex lives in a metropolis where the streets are noisy from early morning until late at night.2 minB1A Home for Tails: The Life of LinaUn hogar para colas: la vida de LinaA Home for Tails: The Life of Lina Lina lived on the outskirts of the city, where stray dogs and cats could often be seen.2 minB1Warm Bread on the Corner: The Life of JordiPan caliente en la esquina: la vida de JordiWarm Bread on the Corner: The Life of Jordi Jordi lived in a quiet neighborhood of a big city, where everyone hurried about their business and rarely talked to each other.2 minB1Through the Lens: The Life of CamilaA través del objetivo: la vida de CamilaThrough the Lens: The Life of Camila Camila had worked in an office for many years, where her days were always the same: morning coffee on the run, long meetings, calls, and emails.2 minB1Evening Lessons: The Story of MarisaClases nocturnas: la historia de MarisaEvening Lessons: The Story of Marisa2 minB1Scissors for the Future: The Story of EliasTijeras para el futuro: la historia de ElíasScissors for the Future: The Story of Elias Elias grew up in a small town where there were few opportunities for creative work.2 minB1House from the Past: The Story of NicoCasa del pasado: la historia de NicoHouse from the Past: The Story of Nico Nico grew up in the suburbs of a big city and always dreamed of having his own house.1 minB1Flowers from Afar: The Story of Lea the FloristFlores de lejos: la historia de Lea la floristaFlowers from Afar: The Story of Lea the Florist Lea lived in a small French town and worked in an office. Every day felt the same to her, and she dreamed of change.1 minB1White Nights of Dr. AnnaNoches blancas de la doctora AnnaWhite Nights of Dr. Anna Dr. Anna had always dreamed of an unusual job that would help people. After graduating from medical university, she learned about a vacancy at a polar station in Antarctica.2 minB1From the Kitchen to Fame: The Story of Chef MarcoDe la cocina a la fama: la historia del chef MarcoFrom the Kitchen to Fame: The Story of Chef Marco Marco grew up in the large Italian city of Milan. As a child, he had no interest in cooking and could not even make simple dishes.1 minB1From Music to Medicine: The Story of Dr. LorenDe la música a la medicina: la historia del doctor LorenFrom Music to Medicine: The Story of Dr. Loren2 minB1Albert Einstein: from doubts to great discoveriesAlbert Einstein: de las dudas a los grandes descubrimientosAlbert Einstein: from doubts to great discoveries Albert Einstein was born in 1879 in the small German city of Ulm, but he grew up in Munich.2 min