Vida: historias en inglés con traducción
58 historias cortas en inglés de nivel A1 a B2 sobre vida con traducción al español. Lee línea a línea, toca las palabras y escucha el audio.
A1The Shopping ListLa lista de comprasA rich man lived in a big house, but he wrote very badly. One day, he invited his friends to dinner and wanted a good meal. He wanted ducks, turkeys, and chickens, so he made a shopping list.1 minA1The Cat and Her KittensLa gata y sus gatitosA cat had three little kittens. They all lived together in a room downstairs. But one day, the cat decided that upstairs was better. She picked up one kitten and carried it upstairs.2 minA2A Day by the SeaUn día junto al marYesterday Mary went to the beach with her father, her brother Charles, and her sister Lucy. They took some food and decided to spend the whole day there.2 minA1The Heavy BasketLa cesta pesadaOne day, a boy had to take a large basket to his grandmother. The basket was full and very heavy. His little brother Tom decided to go with him.1 minA1The Apple Under the SofaLa manzana debajo del sofáToday is a cold winter evening. It is snowing outside, but the house is warm. Anna comes home after work. Her brother Mark is already making tea. There is bread, cheese, and red apples on the table.1 min
A1Life in the DesertVida en el desiertoLife in the Desert The desert is a large place where it is very hot during the day and very cold at night. There are almost no trees here, only yellow sand and big rocks.2 min
B2The Man Who Spoke Many LanguagesEl hombre que hablaba muchos idiomasThe Man Who Spoke Many Languages Victor Larsen was a famous traveler, writer, and linguist. Since childhood, he had dreamed of understanding people from different parts of the world.2 min
B2The Bookstore That Only Opens at NightLa librería que solo abre de nocheThe Bookstore That Only Opens at Night In the city center, among noisy streets and bright signs, there was one unusual shop. Its doors opened only when the sun went down behind the horizon.2 min
B2A Year Without the InternetUn año sin internetA Year Without the Internet One cold January day, Marina decided to turn off the internet at home. It was not an impulsive decision, but a well-thought-out attempt to change her life.2 min
B2The City That Changes Every MorningLa ciudad que cambia cada mañanaThe City That Changes Every Morning In this city, houses and streets change location every morning, like pieces on a chessboard.2 min
B2La ville où tout le monde parle en proverbesLa ciudad donde todos hablan con refranesThe City Where Everyone Speaks in Proverbs4 min
B2The House of Three GenerationsLa casa de tres generacionesThe House of Three Generations In an old but cozy house on the edge of the city live three generations of one family.2 min
B2The Island Where Time Runs SlowerLa isla donde el tiempo pasa más despacioThe Island Where Time Runs Slower At the edge of the endless ocean lies a small island, home to only about two hundred people.2 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
A2The Life of Marie CurieLa vida de Marie CurieThe Life of Marie Curie Marie Curie was born in Poland in 1867. Since childhood, she loved studying and dreamed of becoming a scientist.1 min
A2Life of a Grocery StoreVida de una tienda de comestiblesLife of a Grocery Store My grocery store is on the corner of the main street. Every morning I open the doors at eight o’clock. The shelves are full of bread, milk, fruits, vegetables, and sweets.1 min
A2Life with Ten Animals on the FarmVivir con diez animales en la granjaLife with Ten Animals on the Farm My farm is located outside the village, not far from a big forest. Ten animals live on the farm, and each has its own character.1 min
A2Life Next to a VolcanoVivir junto a un volcánLife Next to a Volcano Our town stands at the foot of a big volcano. Every morning we see its peak covered with smoke. Living next to a volcano is not scary if you know safety rules.1 min
A1City on the MoonCiudad en la LunaCity on the Moon We will live in a new city on the Moon. The city will have houses made of glass and metal. The windows will look at the Earth like a blue ball.2 min
A2Natalie Portman and the Power of LanguagesNatalie Portman y el poder de los idiomasNatalie Portman and the Power of Languages Natalie Portman was born in Jerusalem, into a family with Israeli and American roots.2 min
A2The City That Wakes Up Only at NightLa ciudad que despierta solo de nocheThe City That Wakes Up Only at Night Imagine a city where during the day it is quiet and the windows are dark, but at night thousands of soft lights turn on.3 min
A2Life in MoscowVida en MoscúLife in Moscow Moscow is a huge and busy city where life never stops, day or night. In the morning, the streets fill with cars, and the metro becomes a real river of people.1 min
A2City on the WaterCiudad sobre el aguaCity on the Water Imagine a city with no streets, only canals with clear water. Here, people travel in small boats, and each house has its own dock.1 min
A2Life in ParisLa vie à ParisLife in Paris1 min
A2Life on MarsVida en MarteLife on Mars Imagine that we live on Mars. Earth is far away, and outside the window there is red dust and strange rocks. We live in a big transparent dome that protects us from cold and wind.1 min
A2A Warehouse in a Small TownUn almacén en un pequeño puebloA Warehouse in a Small Town In a small American town, there is a large warehouse. It is located near the railway so that trucks and trains can deliver goods quickly.1 min
A2The Baker from a Small TownEl panadero de un pequeño puebloThe Baker from a Small Town In a small French town lived a baker named Jean. His bakery was on the corner of an old street and opened at five in the morning.1 min
A2Albert EinsteinAlbert EinsteinAlbert Einstein Albert Einstein was born in 1879 in the city of Ulm, Germany. As a child, he was quiet and started speaking later than other kids. He liked to ask questions and look at the stars.1 min
A2Neighbors in a Big HouseVecinos en una casa grandeNeighbors in a Big House In a big house on the edge of the city lived many neighbors. On the ground floor lived Maria. She always baked pies and shared them with everyone.1 min
A2The Old Park and the BenchEl viejo parque y el bancoThe Old Park and the Bench In a small town, there was an old park. People loved to come there to walk and rest. In the center of the park stood a wooden bench. This bench was very old but strong.1 min
A1A Letter from the FutureUna carta del futuroA Letter from the Future One warm summer evening, Maria found a strange envelope on her balcony. The envelope was made of shiny paper, and in golden letters it said: “Open only for you.”1 min
A1Life of RooseveltLa vida de RooseveltLife of Roosevelt Franklin Delano Roosevelt was a president of the United States who led the country during difficult times. He was born in 1882 in New York State into a wealthy family.1 min
A1Life in the FutureLa vida del futuroLife in the Future In the future, cities float in the sky and streets are lit by soft lights powered by clean energy from the sun and wind.2 min
A1Life in LondonLa vida en LondresLife in London London is a city where historic buildings stand next to modern skyscrapers. The morning here begins with a cup of tea or coffee and a rush to work in the crowded underground.1 min
A1Life in ChinaLa vida en ChinaLife in China China is a country where ancient traditions blend with the modern pace of megacities.2 min
A1A Day Between Work and StudyUn día entre trabajo y estudiosA Day Between Work and Study I wake up at 6:30, when the city is just starting to come alive.2 min
A1City NeighborsVecinos de la ciudadCity Neighbors Anton lives in a high-rise building in the city center. Every morning he meets his neighbors in the elevator and greets them.1 min
A1Life in the VillageLa vida en el puebloLife in the Village Sofia lives in a small village by the river. Her family’s house is on the edge of the village, next to a meadow and a wheat field.1 min
A1Life in an Old HouseLa vida en una casa antiguaLife in an Old House Mark moved into an old house built almost a hundred years ago. The house was tall, with thick brick walls and large windows in wooden frames.1 min
A1A Day at the LakeUn día en el lagoA Day at the Lake On a warm summer morning, Maria and Alex decided to spend their day off at the lake. They packed a basket with fruits, sandwiches, and lemonade.1 min
A1Morning in a New CityUna mañana en una nueva ciudadMorning in a New City Anna had recently moved to a new city for work. Her apartment was in an old building with high ceilings and large windows.1 min
A1A Funny IncidentUn caso divertidoA Funny Incident One sunny day, David was hurrying to meet his friends at a café in the city center. He was running a bit late, so he walked quickly, texting on his phone and not looking around.2 min
A1A Family Trip to the Furniture StoreUna salida familiar a la tienda de mueblesA Family Trip to the Furniture Store On Saturday morning, the Petrov family decided to go to a big furniture store outside the city. Dad wanted to buy a new sofa because the old one was very worn out.2 min
A1Life AbroadVida en el extranjeroLife Abroad Anna lived in a small town in her country. One day she decided to move abroad, to sunny Spain. At first it was hard: a new language, unfamiliar people, strange customs.1 min
A1The House with NeighborsLa Casa con VecinosThe House with Neighbors In a big house on Flower Street lived many people. On the first floor lived Anna. She loved music and often sang loudly with the windows open.1 min
A1The Wishing TreeEl Árbol de los DeseosThe Wishing Tree In a small town, there lived a boy named Lesha. He was very curious and asked his mother different things every day. “Mom, why is the sun warm?” he asked one day.2 min
A1My LifeMi vidaMy name is Anna. I live in a small town. I have a family: mom, dad, brother, and a cat. Every day I wake up early in the morning. I watch the sunrise. Then I have breakfast and go to school.1 min
A1Life in the DesertVida en el desiertoLife in the Desert The desert is a large place where it is very hot during the day and very cold at night. There are almost no trees here, only yellow sand and big rocks.2 minB2The Man Who Spoke Many LanguagesEl hombre que hablaba muchos idiomasThe Man Who Spoke Many Languages Victor Larsen was a famous traveler, writer, and linguist. Since childhood, he had dreamed of understanding people from different parts of the world.2 minB2The Bookstore That Only Opens at NightLa librería que solo abre de nocheThe Bookstore That Only Opens at Night In the city center, among noisy streets and bright signs, there was one unusual shop. Its doors opened only when the sun went down behind the horizon.2 minB2A Year Without the InternetUn año sin internetA Year Without the Internet One cold January day, Marina decided to turn off the internet at home. It was not an impulsive decision, but a well-thought-out attempt to change her life.2 minB2The City That Changes Every MorningLa ciudad que cambia cada mañanaThe City That Changes Every Morning In this city, houses and streets change location every morning, like pieces on a chessboard.2 minB2La ville où tout le monde parle en proverbesLa ciudad donde todos hablan con refranesThe City Where Everyone Speaks in Proverbs4 minB2The House of Three GenerationsLa casa de tres generacionesThe House of Three Generations In an old but cozy house on the edge of the city live three generations of one family.2 minB2The Island Where Time Runs SlowerLa isla donde el tiempo pasa más despacioThe Island Where Time Runs Slower At the edge of the endless ocean lies a small island, home to only about two hundred people.2 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 minA2The Life of Marie CurieLa vida de Marie CurieThe Life of Marie Curie Marie Curie was born in Poland in 1867. Since childhood, she loved studying and dreamed of becoming a scientist.1 minA2Life of a Grocery StoreVida de una tienda de comestiblesLife of a Grocery Store My grocery store is on the corner of the main street. Every morning I open the doors at eight o’clock. The shelves are full of bread, milk, fruits, vegetables, and sweets.1 minA2Life with Ten Animals on the FarmVivir con diez animales en la granjaLife with Ten Animals on the Farm My farm is located outside the village, not far from a big forest. Ten animals live on the farm, and each has its own character.1 minA2Life Next to a VolcanoVivir junto a un volcánLife Next to a Volcano Our town stands at the foot of a big volcano. Every morning we see its peak covered with smoke. Living next to a volcano is not scary if you know safety rules.1 minA1City on the MoonCiudad en la LunaCity on the Moon We will live in a new city on the Moon. The city will have houses made of glass and metal. The windows will look at the Earth like a blue ball.2 minA2Natalie Portman and the Power of LanguagesNatalie Portman y el poder de los idiomasNatalie Portman and the Power of Languages Natalie Portman was born in Jerusalem, into a family with Israeli and American roots.2 minA2The City That Wakes Up Only at NightLa ciudad que despierta solo de nocheThe City That Wakes Up Only at Night Imagine a city where during the day it is quiet and the windows are dark, but at night thousands of soft lights turn on.3 minA2Life in MoscowVida en MoscúLife in Moscow Moscow is a huge and busy city where life never stops, day or night. In the morning, the streets fill with cars, and the metro becomes a real river of people.1 minA2City on the WaterCiudad sobre el aguaCity on the Water Imagine a city with no streets, only canals with clear water. Here, people travel in small boats, and each house has its own dock.1 minA2Life in ParisLa vie à ParisLife in Paris1 minA2Life on MarsVida en MarteLife on Mars Imagine that we live on Mars. Earth is far away, and outside the window there is red dust and strange rocks. We live in a big transparent dome that protects us from cold and wind.1 minA2A Warehouse in a Small TownUn almacén en un pequeño puebloA Warehouse in a Small Town In a small American town, there is a large warehouse. It is located near the railway so that trucks and trains can deliver goods quickly.1 minA2The Baker from a Small TownEl panadero de un pequeño puebloThe Baker from a Small Town In a small French town lived a baker named Jean. His bakery was on the corner of an old street and opened at five in the morning.1 minA2Albert EinsteinAlbert EinsteinAlbert Einstein Albert Einstein was born in 1879 in the city of Ulm, Germany. As a child, he was quiet and started speaking later than other kids. He liked to ask questions and look at the stars.1 minA2Neighbors in a Big HouseVecinos en una casa grandeNeighbors in a Big House In a big house on the edge of the city lived many neighbors. On the ground floor lived Maria. She always baked pies and shared them with everyone.1 minA2The Old Park and the BenchEl viejo parque y el bancoThe Old Park and the Bench In a small town, there was an old park. People loved to come there to walk and rest. In the center of the park stood a wooden bench. This bench was very old but strong.1 minA1A Letter from the FutureUna carta del futuroA Letter from the Future One warm summer evening, Maria found a strange envelope on her balcony. The envelope was made of shiny paper, and in golden letters it said: “Open only for you.”1 minA1Life of RooseveltLa vida de RooseveltLife of Roosevelt Franklin Delano Roosevelt was a president of the United States who led the country during difficult times. He was born in 1882 in New York State into a wealthy family.1 minA1Life in the FutureLa vida del futuroLife in the Future In the future, cities float in the sky and streets are lit by soft lights powered by clean energy from the sun and wind.2 minA1Life in LondonLa vida en LondresLife in London London is a city where historic buildings stand next to modern skyscrapers. The morning here begins with a cup of tea or coffee and a rush to work in the crowded underground.1 minA1Life in ChinaLa vida en ChinaLife in China China is a country where ancient traditions blend with the modern pace of megacities.2 minA1A Day Between Work and StudyUn día entre trabajo y estudiosA Day Between Work and Study I wake up at 6:30, when the city is just starting to come alive.2 minA1City NeighborsVecinos de la ciudadCity Neighbors Anton lives in a high-rise building in the city center. Every morning he meets his neighbors in the elevator and greets them.1 minA1Life in the VillageLa vida en el puebloLife in the Village Sofia lives in a small village by the river. Her family’s house is on the edge of the village, next to a meadow and a wheat field.1 minA1Life in an Old HouseLa vida en una casa antiguaLife in an Old House Mark moved into an old house built almost a hundred years ago. The house was tall, with thick brick walls and large windows in wooden frames.1 minA1A Day at the LakeUn día en el lagoA Day at the Lake On a warm summer morning, Maria and Alex decided to spend their day off at the lake. They packed a basket with fruits, sandwiches, and lemonade.1 minA1Morning in a New CityUna mañana en una nueva ciudadMorning in a New City Anna had recently moved to a new city for work. Her apartment was in an old building with high ceilings and large windows.1 minA1A Funny IncidentUn caso divertidoA Funny Incident One sunny day, David was hurrying to meet his friends at a café in the city center. He was running a bit late, so he walked quickly, texting on his phone and not looking around.2 minA1A Family Trip to the Furniture StoreUna salida familiar a la tienda de mueblesA Family Trip to the Furniture Store On Saturday morning, the Petrov family decided to go to a big furniture store outside the city. Dad wanted to buy a new sofa because the old one was very worn out.2 minA1Life AbroadVida en el extranjeroLife Abroad Anna lived in a small town in her country. One day she decided to move abroad, to sunny Spain. At first it was hard: a new language, unfamiliar people, strange customs.1 minA1The House with NeighborsLa Casa con VecinosThe House with Neighbors In a big house on Flower Street lived many people. On the first floor lived Anna. She loved music and often sang loudly with the windows open.1 minA1The Wishing TreeEl Árbol de los DeseosThe Wishing Tree In a small town, there lived a boy named Lesha. He was very curious and asked his mother different things every day. “Mom, why is the sun warm?” he asked one day.2 minA1My LifeMi vidaMy name is Anna. I live in a small town. I have a family: mom, dad, brother, and a cat. Every day I wake up early in the morning. I watch the sunrise. Then I have breakfast and go to school.1 min