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Graded Spanish readers · A1 to C2

Read real stories in Spanish, at your level.

28 original books set across the Spanish-speaking world, from your first sentences to near-native. Listen while you read, tap any word for its meaning, and move up a level when the story feels easy.

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  • Six levels, A1 to C2
  • Read aloud, word by word
  • Tap any word for English
A chapter of the graded reader 'El café de la abuela' at level A2, with the paragraph being read aloud highlighted and the current word marked.

fincafarm

Nivel A2Same story, simpler Spanish

Who it's for

For adults who want to understand real Spanish.

If you've done the apps and the flashcards and still lose the thread when Spanish gets going, reading whole stories at the right level is how it starts to click.

Beginners ready for more than words

Start at A1: short chapters, the present tense and everyday words, with English one tap away.

«Me llamo Sofía y vivo en Bogotá.»

Stuck in the middle

You know the grammar but real Spanish still feels fast. B1 and B2 stories build the reading stamina that makes it feel normal.

«Ya no traduzco cada palabra.»

Family, partners and heritage speakers

Understand more than you can say? Reading at your level fills in the words you never learned at home.

«Por fin entiendo a mi abuela.»

Travelers and future expats

Stories set in Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, Spain, Peru, Chile, Cuba and Costa Rica, with the words people there really use.

«¿Me regala un tinto, por favor?»

Advanced learners

C1 and C2 are long and literary, for when you want Spanish that reads like a real novel.

«Leer por placer, en español.»

Ten spare minutes a day

A chapter fits on the bus, in a lunch break or before bed, and the app remembers where you stopped.

«Un capítulo más y ya.»

How it works

Pick a level. Pick a story. Read, listen, answer.

  1. Find your level

    Take the two-minute level check, or pick one yourself. A1 is short and simple; C2 is long and literary.

  2. Pick a story

    Each book card tells you what it's about and how long a chapter takes at your level. Every book has eight chapters.

  3. Read, listen, answer

    Read straight through, check the summary, go over the words, then answer five questions. Three right and the chapter is done.

A chapter of 'El café de la abuela' at A2 with the read-aloud highlight on the current word.
Cuentos · stories

28 original books, written for learners.

A family mystery on a coffee farm in Salento, a suitcase mix-up in Medellín, a detective dog in Seville, a road trip across Cuba. Every story was written for this library.

  • Listen while you read. The speaker button reads the chapter aloud and lights up each word as it's spoken, at the speed you choose.
  • Each chapter has five steps: Leer, Resumen, Vocabulario, Preguntas and Frases (fill-the-gap and put-it-in-order sentences).
  • Finish a book and take its final exam.
  • Chapters you've opened keep working offline.
The word sheet for 'finca': the meaning 'farm', buttons to translate the sentence or the whole paragraph, save the word for review, and listen from that word.
Diccionario · tap any word

A dictionary built into every page.

Tap any word in any story to see what it means, with no switching apps. The built-in dictionary has more than 15,000 Spanish word forms, including the ones used in the books.

  • Translate the whole sentence or paragraph when you need it, or turn on EN for English under every paragraph.
  • Hear any word, or start the read-aloud from right there.
  • Save words and they come back in Palabras on a spaced-review schedule, with flashcards and quizzes that use the sentences where you met them.
The news screen with a level picker from A1 to C2 and the day's stories written for the chosen level.
Niveles · reading levels

Six levels, and you can switch mid-chapter.

Twelve of the books are written six times, once for each level from A1 to C2. The events are the same at every level, so if a chapter is too hard or too easy you can switch level and keep following the story.

  • Sixteen more books are each written for one level, so every level has its own shelf.
  • Each book page shows the same opening lines at all six levels, so you can see the difference.
  • Your quiz scores nudge you up or down a level, and Progreso shows chapters read per level and your streak.
  • Short news stories, written at all six levels, too.
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Reading is free. Pro is for talking.

The books, daily news, music lessons and learning path are free, and so are 20 voice minutes with your AI coach, no credit card. Pro adds a monthly allowance of voice minutes so you can have a real Spanish conversation every day, in the Spanish you choose.

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  • 20 voice minutes with your coach to try it
  • All the books, A1 to C2, with read-aloud
  • Daily news, music lessons and the learning path
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FAQ

Questions, answered.

What level do I need?

Any. The library goes from A1 (first steps) to C2 (near-native). Not sure where you are? The two-minute level check suggests where to start, and you can change level at any time, even in the middle of a chapter.

Do I need an account?

You can open the library and start reading straight away. Sign in with your Google account and your progress (chapters read, saved words, your level) is saved to your account, so it follows you to a new phone or computer.

What is Paseo Pro, and how much is it?

Paseo Pro is the voice-coach plan: $19.99 a month with 300 voice minutes a month, or $99 a year with 200 voice minutes a month. Books, news, music lessons and the learning path are free, plus 20 voice minutes to try your coach, no card. Nothing is charged unless you choose to subscribe, and you can cancel anytime.

Is everything in Spanish? What if I get lost?

The stories are in Spanish, and English is always one tap away: tap a word for its meaning, translate a sentence or a paragraph, or turn on EN to see the English under every paragraph. Each chapter also has a short summary.

Which Spanish will I read?

Stories are set across the Spanish-speaking world (Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, Spain, Peru, Chile, Cuba, Costa Rica and more), and the characters talk the way people there do. The dictionary explains local words like parce, tinto and bacano.

What do I need? Does it work on iPhone and Android?

A phone, tablet or computer with an up-to-date browser. On your phone you can add Paseo to your home screen so it opens like an app. Chapters you've already opened keep working without a connection.

Can I listen instead of reading?

Yes, and together is best. The speaker button reads the chapter aloud and highlights each word as it's spoken, with play, pause, speed and paragraph controls, and the page scrolls along with the voice.

What happens to my data?

If you sign in, we store your email and your reading progress so it can follow you between devices. We don't sell your personal information. The details are in our Privacy Policy, and you can delete your account at any time.

Is there a minimum age?

Yes. Paseo is for adults: you must be 18 or older. See our Terms.

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