JUAN WAS LOST - Learn directions within the context of a bilingual story!
Sep 10, 2023Welcome to this language-learning blog, where go on a little language journey. One tale at a time. This story revolves around Juan, a young boy living in a serene countryside village, and his quest for adventure. In this blog you'll gain access to a range of educational resources including a video, an MP3 audio file, and a bilingual transcript, so you can choose your way of learning, or even better, combine them!
Whether you're looking to improve your Spanish pronunciation, comprehension, or cultural awareness, you're in for an cool experience. Join us as we explore Juan's adventure and discover how these resources can help you on your path to mastering the Spanish language.
JUAN ESTABA PERDIDO/
JUAN WAS LOST
Había una vez un niño llamado Juan que vivía en un pequeño pueblo en el campo. Un día, Juan decidió explorar más allá de las colinas y los bosques que rodeaban su casa. Quería descubrir nuevos lugares emocionantes.
Once upon a time, there was a boy named Juan who lived in a small village in the countryside. One day, Juan decided to explore beyond the hills and forests that surrounded his house. He wanted to discover exciting new places.
Juan le preguntó a su mamá: "¿Puedo ir a explorar, mamá?"
Juan asked his mom, "Can I go explore, Mom?"
Su mamá asintió y le dijo: "Sí, Juan, pero asegúrate de regresar antes de la cena. Y si te pierdes, no dudes en pedir ayuda."
His mom nodded and said, "Yes, Juan, but make sure to come back before dinner. And if you get lost, don't hesitate to ask for help."
Juan se puso sus zapatos y comenzó su aventura. Caminó por un camino de tierra y pronto llegó a un cruce de caminos. No sabía qué dirección tomar. Se acercó a un hombre que estaba parado allí y le preguntó: "Disculpe, ¿puede decirme cómo llegar al río?"
Juan put on his shoes and began his adventure. He walked along a dirt path and soon reached a crossroads. He didn't know which direction to take. He approached a man who was standing there and asked, "Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the river?"
El hombre sonrió y le dijo: "Claro, niño. Ve por este camino, gira a la izquierda en el próximo cruce y camina recto. Llegarás al río en unos 20 minutos."
The man smiled and said, "Of course, young man. Go down this path, turn left at the next junction, and walk straight. You'll reach the river in about 20 minutes."
Juan siguió las indicaciones y finalmente llegó al río. Era un lugar hermoso con aguas cristalinas y árboles verdes a su alrededor. Pasó horas explorando y jugando cerca del río.
Juan followed the directions and finally arrived at the river. It was a beautiful place with crystal-clear waters and green trees all around. He spent hours exploring and playing by the river.
Cuando decidió regresar a casa, se dio cuenta de que estaba un poco perdido. No recordaba el camino de regreso al pueblo. Se sintió nervioso, pero recordó lo que su mamá le había dicho sobre pedir ayuda si se perdía.
When he decided to head back home, he realized he was a bit lost. He didn't remember the way back to the village. He felt nervous but remembered what his mom had told him about asking for help if he got lost.
Juan vio a una mujer mayor caminando por el camino y se le acercó. Dijo: "Disculpe, señora, me he perdido. ¿Puede decirme cómo llegar al pueblo?"
Juan saw an older woman walking along the path and approached her. He said, "Excuse me, ma'am, I've gotten lost. Can you tell me how to get to the village?"
La mujer sonrió amablemente y le respondió: "Por supuesto, cariño. Debes volver por el mismo camino por el que viniste, luego gira a la derecha en el cruce y sigue recto. Llegarás al pueblo en unos 30 minutos."
The woman smiled kindly and replied, "Of course, dear. You need to go back the same way you came, then turn right at the junction and keep going straight. You'll reach the village in about 30 minutes."
Juan siguió las indicaciones de la mujer y finalmente llegó de nuevo al pueblo. Estaba aliviado y agradecido por la ayuda que había recibido. Regresó a casa justo a tiempo para la cena.
Juan followed the woman's directions and finally made it back to the village. He was relieved and grateful for the help he had received. He returned home just in time for dinner.
Su mamá le preguntó: "¿Cómo te fue en tu aventura, Juan?"
His mom asked him, "How was your adventure, Juan?"
Juan sonrió y le contó todo sobre su día, incluyendo cómo había pedido direcciones a las personas que conoció en el camino.
Juan smiled and told her all about his day, including how he had asked for directions from the people he met along the way.
Esa noche, Juan se acostó en su cama con una sonrisa en el rostro. Había aprendido que, si alguna vez se perdía, podía pedir ayuda y las personas amables estarían dispuestas a guiarlo de regreso a casa. Además, había descubierto que su pequeño pueblo y sus alrededores escondían tesoros de belleza y aventura que todavía no había explorado por completo.
That night, Juan lay in his bed with a smile on his face. He had learned that if he ever got lost, he could ask for help, and kind people would be willing to guide him back home. Furthermore, he had discovered that his small village and its surroundings hid treasures of beauty and adventure that he had yet to fully explore.
El fin/ The End
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