A train platform changes: a short story
Tomás faces a delayed train and a platform change; follow the directions to the new platform.
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A beach cleanup and an unexpected find
Gloves, bags and a lost wallet shape this Spanish story about a beach cleanup and the tasks shared by volunteers.
Read and practiseA delayed flight and a new connection
A missed connection leads to a choice between an evening flight with a stop and a direct flight the next morning.
Read and practiseNeighbors agree on quieter evenings
Courtyard music raises different concerns; follow the neighbors as they find a compromise and plan to revisit it.
Read and practiseCommunity fridge: reading the guidelines
A fictional fridge notice explains which food is accepted, how packages are dated and what visitors may take.
Read and practiseA coat at a clothing swap: Spanish reading
A coat at a clothing swap has a missing button; follow a volunteer’s help and the exchange.
Read and practiseReading a household energy bill in Spanish
An April energy bill shows a billing period, electricity consumption and a payment deadline to identify.
Read and practiseA bicycle theft insurance claim
A stolen bicycle leads to a fictional claim: follow the police report, purchase receipt and photograph through the process.
Read and practiseA fictional missed-dose leaflet
A missed dose appears in a fictional Spanish leaflet: identify its instruction, the information to note and when to seek advice.
Read and practiseA local election notice in Spanish
A fictional election notice identifies the eligible voters, polling place and hours for a local vote.
Read and practiseReading a room rental notice in Spanish
A Spanish room advertisement lists costs and availability; identify the included bill and contact steps.
Read and practiseA part-time job advertisement
A bookshop vacancy sets out duties, afternoon hours and application requirements in a short Spanish advertisement.
Read and practiseComparing mobile phone plans
Two fictional mobile plans differ in data, monthly price and commitment; compare their terms and answer questions.
Read and practiseSharing a flat’s electricity bill
Two flatmates divide an electricity bill equally after one pays the company upfront; follow the transfer that settles their shares.
Read and practiseRead a Spanish notice about a repair event
A community repair notice lists booking instructions; identify the deadline and items excluded from help.
Read and practiseA community bus route consultation
A proposed neighborhood bus route serves a health center and a market, but would make the journey longer.
Read and practiseReading a recycling collection calendar
A neighbourhood collection calendar assigns paper, packaging and glass to different days; find each material and its pickup day.
Read and practiseReading a pool maintenance update
A pool notice explains which facilities close, when reopening is possible and where pass holders can swim in the meantime.
Read and practiseA school trip permission form
A museum trip form asks for family permission and an emergency number: find the visit date and required details.
Read and practiseRead a Spanish reading-club announcement
A reading club announcement names a discussion text; find the registration deadline and absence request.
Read and practiseReading a secondhand desk listing
A used desk listing gives its dimensions and condition, plus the arrangements for collecting it from the seller.
Read and practiseA food bank donation appeal
Rice, lentils and a deadline: read a fictional Spanish appeal and locate the collection point.
Read and practiseA neighborhood theatre audition
A short poem leads to an audition: follow a fictional applicant from practice to the company’s response.
Read and practiseRead a Spanish community tool-loan notice
Borrowing tools requires a card: find the loan period and how to report a fault in a Spanish notice.
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