
Spanish bilingual graded story
Sueño de una noche de verano
A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Spanish
4 levels: A0–B1 Natural Spanish audio30–37 minSpanish + English bilingual support
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About this story
Four young lovers enter a forest outside Athens, each pursuing someone who loves another. Unknown to them, the forest is ruled by Oberon and Titania, the fairy king and queen, who are fighting over a young boy. Oberon sends the mischievous Puck to use a magical flower that makes people fall in love with the first creature they see. But Puck enchants the wrong people, transforming romantic confusion into complete chaos. Meanwhile, a group of amateur actors rehearses a play, and one of them receives the head of a donkey. Can the magic be reversed before sunrise, allowing the lovers to discover whom they truly love?
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Sueño de una noche de verano · Scene 1En la ciudad de Atenas hay una ley muy dura. Un padre puede decir con quién se va a casar su hija. Si la hija no quiere, la ley dice que ella va a morir. Casi nunca pasa eso, pero los padres a veces usan esa amenaza. Un día, un hombre viejo que se llama Egeo va a ver a Teseo, el jefe de Atenas. Egeo tiene una hija. Su hija se llama Hermia. Egeo quiere que Hermia se case con Demetrio, un joven de buena familia. Pero Hermia no quiere. Hermia ama a otro joven de Atenas. Ese joven se llama Lisandro. Entonces Egeo pide justicia. Egeo quiere que la ley se cumpla contra su hija. Hermia dice por qué no quiere. Ella dice que Demetrio amaba antes a su amiga Helena. Y Helena ama mucho a Demetrio. Pero Egeo no escucha a Hermia. Teseo es bueno, pero no puede cambiar la ley. Entonces Teseo da a Hermia cuatro días para pensar. Después de cuatro días, si Hermia no se casa con Demetrio, va a morir.
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Is this story suitable for complete beginners?
The Starter version uses short sentences, common vocabulary and simplified narration.
Which level should I choose?
Choose the easiest version that you can follow comfortably. You can switch levels without losing your place.
Can I listen while reading?
Yes. Each scene includes Spanish narration and playback-speed controls.
Is the English translation optional?
Yes. You can display it beside the Spanish text or hide it for a more immersive experience.


