Alba's Podcasts

"The story of an hour" (Historia de una hora) by Kate Chopin.

You can read, listen along and download the story in Spanish and English. The Parallel-Text is also available. (Puede leer, escuchar y descargar la historia en Español e Inglés. Texto Paralelo bilingüe disponible)

Spanish:

http://albalearning.com/audiolibros/chopin_historia-sp.html

English:

http://albalearning.com/audiolibros/chopin_historia-en.html

Spanish-English (Parallel-Text and Audio):

http://albalearning.com/audiolibros/chopin_historia-sp-en.html

TODOS los audiolibros y libros (audio y texto) en:

http://albalearning.com/audiolibros

The open gate, by Maud Lindsay.

Pueden leer, escuchar y descargar la historia visitando (You can read, listen along and download at):

http://albalearning.com/audiolibros/mlindsay_lapuerta-sp.html 

Pueden leer, escuchar y descargar la versión en Inglés (You can read, listen to and download the English version at):

http://albalearning.com/audiolibros/mlindsay_lapuerta-en.html

Existe también la doble versión en Español e Inglés (There is also a double version in Spanish and English at):

http://albalearning.com/audiolibros/mlindsay_lapuerta-sp-en.html 

This is the English version of the short story "Caperucita Roja" by Charles Perrault. http://albalearning.com/audiolibros/cperrault_caperucitaroja-fr.html You can read, listen to and download not only this version but also in: Spanish, French, Spanish-English, Spanish-French, English-French ALL the Audiobooks in Spanish at http://albalerning.com/audiolibros/

Alma, corazón y vida_Soul, heart and life I've tried to sing along with Los Panchos this beautiful song just to prove you that we can sing and learn by doing it even if we do not sing well, even if we have no voice. It doesn't matter. Just try! Sing with me while reading the lyrics and check the translation into English. Do the quizzes online to learn the vocabulary and play with the words. http://albalearning.com/almacorazonyvida.html http://scratchblog.wordpress.com

Love letters in the sand_Cartas de amor en la arena (Pat Boone lyrics. Sung by Dizzy) Listen and read the lyrics in both languages, Spanish and English. Do the quizzes visiting: http://albalearning.com/lovelettersinthesand.html Other stuff at http://scratchblog.wordpress.com Do you want to listen to more songs by Dizzy?. Visit http://www.esnips.com/user/DizzyDizzy

A million to one (Un millón a uno) a Philip Medley'song made famous by Jimmy Charles, now sung by Ed Bogus. You can find the lyrics in both Spanish and English and quizzes online and a dictation to learn the vocabulary at (Puede encontrar la letra en ambas lenguas, Español e Ingles, junto con ejercicios y un dictado en lína para aprender el vocabulario visitando: http://albalearning.com/amilliontoone.html http://scratchblog.wordpress.com Do you want to listen to more songs by Ed Bogus? Visit: http://www.esnips.com/web/KaraokefolderofEdbogus

You are so beautiful_Tú eres tan hermosa, by Don Belter Lyrics from Joe Cocker, sung by Don Belter. You can find the lyrics in both languages, Spanish and English, together with quizzes online and a dictation related to the song vocabulary, at: http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/10/you-are-so-beautiful_don-belter/ http://scratchblog.wordpress.com

This is a beautiful song sung by Frederic White. You can find the lyrics in both languages, English and Spanish, visiting the blog page http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/09/when-you-tell-me-that-you-love-me_frederic-white/ (I'll build some quizzes based on the vocabulary of the song) Do you want to listen to more songs by Frederic White? Visit his eSnips folder: http://www.esnips.com/user/FredEricWhite

Amar-To love ( Presente Simple) You can find the text and quizzes online at http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/2007/09/18/quiz-grammar_simple-present_to-love-amar/ How to conjugate verbs ending AR. Learn by doing the quiz http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/2007/09/19/quiz_present-simple_regular-verbs-ending-ar/

Había una vez una niña que no quería comer. Su mamá le decía: Si quieres crecer y bella ser tienes que comer. La niña lloraba y lloraba porque no quería nada. Un día la boca abrió y todo se comió. Colorín colorado este cuento se ha acabado. You can find all the quizzes online (vocabulary, dictations...etc) visiting: http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/2007/09/17/quizzes_la-nina-que-no-queria-comer/ http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/category/lessonslecciones/quizzesejercicios/

You can listen and do some quizzes online and a dictation visiting: http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/2007/08/02/quizzes-5_meses-del-ano-months-of-the-year/ Other quizzes at: http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/category/lessonslecciones/quizzesejercicios/

Try this dictation online at http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/2007/09/13/quizzes_dictado_el-astronomo/

Stanzas of the soul that suffers with longing to see God I live, but not in myself, and I have such hope that I die because I do not die ..... This is the English version of the poem. You can find the Spanish one, together with both texts visiting the blog page http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/2007/09/11/coplas-del-alma_sjuan-de-la-cruz/ You can download the Spanish version visiting : http://audiolibros.podomatic.com

“Fear” by Edith Nesbit If you were here, Hopes, dreams, ambitions, faith would disappear, Drowned in your eyes; and I should touch your hand, Forgetting all that now I understand. For you confuse my life with memories Of unrememberable ecstasies Which were, and are not, and can never be; . . . Ah! keep the whole earth between you and me. You can find the spanish version visiting http://audiolibros.podomatic.com or visiting http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/2007/09/09/fear-by-e-nesbit/ Quizzes Online_English-Spanish http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/2007/09/09/quizzes_fear-temor/

Learn how to say "hello" in Spanish (Informal) Read and listen along with the text at the blog page http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/2007/09/05/saying-hello-in-spanish/ Vocabulary notes and Quizzes Online http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/2007/09/05/quizzes-saying-hello-in-spanish-informal/ (You can always practise leaving your audio messages on Vaestro Audio Forum)

It's not unusual_No es raro We'll listen to Ed Bogus singing this nice song and we'll analyse the vocabulary. The transcription of the podcast ( with the lyrics in both languages, Spanish and English) is available at the blog. Vocabulary notes. http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/2007/09/03/its-not-unusual_ed-bogus/ There are some quizzes to do online, ready to test your vocabulary. Give it a try! http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/2007/09/03/quizzes_its-not-unusual/ Do you want to listen to Ed Bogus ? http://www.esnips.com/web/KaraokefolderofEdbogus

(This is the English version of Frenesi) FRENZY She was flying. Her body opens like budroses at dawn, Embrasing the beams of sunlight that go through her pores, Drinking the dew that slides through her petals, Allowing herself to be caressed and invaded by the vibrating notes of the accordion. The heart beats follow the rhythm, Shyly at the beginning, Driven into a frenzy afterwards. Her eyes closed. Time stops, Just she, the accordion and her heart… ----- You can find the Spanish version, vocabulary notes and quizzes online based on them visiting: http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/2007/08/27/frenesi_alba/

Frenesí_Frenzy (By Alba) FRENESÍ Volaba. Su cuerpo se abre como se abren los capullos de las rosas al alba, abrazando los rayos solares que penetran sus poros, bebiendo del rocío que se desliza por sus pétalos, dejándose acariciar e invadir por las vibraciones de las notas del acordeón. Los latidos del corazón se acompasan con el ritmo, tímidamente en un inicio, en completo frenesí después. Los ojos cerrados. El tiempo se paraliza. Sólo ella, el acordeón y su corazón ... You can find the English versión and some vocabulary notes with quizzes online, visiting: http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/2007/08/27/frenzy_alba/

A fool such as I _ Un tonto como yo A song by Dizzy. You can listen more of his songs visiting : http://www.esnips.com/user/DizzyDizzy The lyrics in Spanish and English to be read or downloaded at: http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/2007/08/26/a-fool-such-as-i_dizzy/ Quizzes online here: http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/2007/08/26/quizzes_a-fool-such-as-i/

You can find the lyrics in English and Spanish visiting the blog: http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/2007/08/20/autumn-leaves_nat-king-cole/ Some quizzes are ready for you to check your comprehension. Quizzes online. http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/2007/08/20/the-autumn-leaves_quizzes-online/

You can find the text to listen to while listening to the story visiting: http://scratchblog.wordpress.com There are some vocabulary notes and some questions to test your reading comprehension. http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/2007/08/19/la-intrepida-aventurera_alba/

You can do the online quizzes visiting the page http://scratchblog.wordpress.com This is the direct link for this quizzes http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/2007/08/02/quizzes-5_meses-del-ano-months-of-the-year/

Basic vocabulary. Colours. Vocabulario básico. Colores You can find the text and some quizzes online at http://scratchblog.wordpress.com

New quizzes online in order to help you while learning basic vocabulary. Spanish and English. Nuevos ejercicios en línea para ayudarle a aprender vocabulario básico. Visit : http://scratchblog.wordpress.com (Look for ejercicios or quizzes. Bear with me, it is not an easy task). Thanks :-) Please send your comments to me.

“El miedo hace que los hombres que padecen cáncer eviten buscar ayuda”(From BBC News) Puede encontrar la transcripción, así como la versión en inglés, visitando el blog: http://scratchblog.wordpress.com http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/2007/07/23/noticias-3_la-prostata-y-los-hombres/

Fear 'makes cancer men shun help' (From BBC News) You can find the transcription and the Spanish version visiting: http://scratchblog.wordpress.com http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/2007/07/23/news-3_prostate-and-men/

Versión en Español del cuento de Hans Christian Andersen, La princesa y el guisante.. Spanish Version of the short story by Hans Christian Andersen, The Princess and the pea . Pueden encontrar el texto en el blog (You can find the text visiting the blog) http://scratchblog.wordpress.com La versión en Francés en http://espagnol.podomatic.com

The Princess and the Pea, by Hans Christian Andersen You can read (and download) the text visiting the blog where you will find the Spanish version very soon. (Pueden leer y descargar el texto visitando el blog donde , muy pronto, encontrarán tambien la versión en Español ) http://scratchblog.wordpress.com http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/2007/07/17/the-princess-and-the-pea_hcandersen/

Listen to this song and read the lyrics in both languages, Spanish and English visiting the blog http://scratchblog.wordpress.com

Diabetic girls “skip jabs to stay slim” 4th July 2007 Thousands of teenage girls may be skipping insulin injections in the hope it will make them thin. Diabetes UK estimates that up to one in three diabetic women under 30 in the UK are missing injections to help them lose weight. That would equate to up to 5,000 women under 30, of which up to 3,000 are teenage girls. The practice - which is sometimes called "diabulimia" - can have severe health consequences. http://scratchblog.wordpress.com

Chicas diabéticas “se saltan los pinchazos para estar delgadas” 4 de Julio 2007 Miles de adolescentes pueden estar saltándose las inyecciones de insulina con la esperanza de que ello les ayudará a estar más delgadas. Diabetes UK estima que una de cada tres mujeres diabéticas menores de 30 años no se inyecta para así perder peso. Esto equivaldría a 5.000 mujeres de menos de 30 años, de las cuales 3.000 son chicas adolescentes. Esta práctica, conocida a veces como “diabulimia”, puede tener graves consecuencias para su salud. http://scratchblog.wordpress.com

A Canadian mother has frozen her eggs for use by her seven-year-old daughter, who is likely to become infertile. Melanie Boivin wants her daughter to have the choice of having children in the future. Should the girl opt to use the eggs and gain regulatory approval, she would effectively have a baby that was her half-brother or sister. Critics said the work, presented at a fertility conference in Lyon, was deeply concerning. But the doctors from the McGill Reproductive Center, Montreal, called the donation an act of motherly love. Also, the girl and any future partner would have a choice as to whether to use the eggs or not, they said.

Una madre canadiense ha congelado sus óvulos para que su hija de siete años,que puede ser infértil, los pueda usar en el futuro. Melanie Boivin quiere que su hija tenga la opción de tener hijos en el futuro. Si la niña optase por usar estos óvulos y conseguir la aprobación legal, tendría un bebé que sería su medio hermano o hermana. Los críticos denuncian que este caso, presentado en una conferencia sobre fertilidad en Lyon es muy preocupante. Pero los doctores del Centro de Reproducción McGill en Montreal, Canadá, califican la donación de acto de amor materno. Añaden que la niña y cualquier futuro compañero tendrán la opción de elegir si quieren usar los óvulos o no.

This is the English version of the short story "Caperucita Roja" by Charles Perrault. http://albalearning.com/audiolibros Other versions: Spanish, French, Spanish-English, Spanish-French, English-French The Spanish version is available (text and sound) at http://espagnolblog.wordpress.com/2007/07/02/caperucita-roja_charles-perrault/ The French version is available (text and sound ) at http://espagnolblog.wordpress.com/2007/06/25/le-petit-chaperon-rouge_perrault/

The promised translation of the poem "Solitude". You can find the text in both languages at http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/2007/07/01/solitude_ella-wheeler-wilcox/ The mp3 of "Solitude" in English can be found at http://alba.podomatic.com/enclosure/2007-07-01T13_11_12-07_00.mp3

A wonderful poem I had to read. You can find the text in the blog http://scratchblog.wordpress.com

This is a poem I came across in esnips . Please listen to it and read it in the blogpage http://scratchblog.wordpress.com or in Rakesh Paul's esnips page http://www.esnips.com/web/finaldestination

Lesson 1 in Study.com You can find the transcription visiting http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/2007/06/23/lesson-1_studycom/

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Rima I_Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer (English) You can find the Spanish version http://audiolibros.podomatic.com/enclosure/2007-06-11T01_09_22-07_00.mp3 Open the pdf file to get the Rima in English and Spanish in the blog http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/2007/06/19/rima-i_gabecquer-english/

Goodbye to love_Adios al amor Originally sung bye "The carpenters" we'll listen and study this song today bye FredEric White. The lyrics and translation at: http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/tag/songscanciones/

Summer Wind _Viento de Verano. A song that was sung by Franck Sinatra. Today we will listen to Rick Lake whose performance is simply perfect . Congratulations Rick and thanks a lot!!. Listen to the song and the translation into Spanish. The text (and a link to Rick Lake site) is available at: http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/tag/songscanciones/

Presente de Indicativo del verbo Ser Pronombres Personales Yo soy..I am.. El texto en http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/tag/lessonslecciones/beginners/grammar/ French version: http://espagnolblog.wordpress.com/2007/06/12/serpronombres-personales-fr/

Usual expressions in Spanish and the equivalent in English: Levantarse con el pie izquierdo_Get up on the wrong side of the bed You can find the text and vocabulary (free) at http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/tag/lessonslecciones/

Numbers from 1 to 10_Números del 1 al 10 1 _ Uno _ One 2_ Dos _ Two 3_ Tres _ Three 4_ Cuatro _ Four 5_ Cinco _ Five 6_ Seis _ Six 7_ Siete _ Seven 8_ Ocho _ Eight 9_ Nueve _ Nine 10_ Diez _ Ten http://scratchblog.wordpress.com

This beautiful song was sung by Engelbert Humperdink in the past. Now we will listen to Dizzy. Terrific! Thanks Dizzy! Esta preciosa canción fue cantada por Engelbert Humperdink en el pasado. Ahora escucharemos a Dizzy. ¡Genial! ¡¡Gracias Dizzy!! If you want to listen to Dizzy singing more songs visit : http://www.esnips.com/web/Dizzy-MyKindaMusic Si desean escuchar más canciones de Dizzy visitad esa página You can find the transcription of the podcasts, the lyrics in both, Spanish and English, and some vocabulary visit http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/tag/songscanciones/

We'll try to learn new vocabulary by listening and writing this short dialogue. Try to write what you listen and then compare your writing with the text you'll find in the pdf file that can be found in the blog http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/tag/lessonslecciones/

This is a Bolero, originally sung by Luis Miguel, though it was Armando Manzanero who wrote "Contigo aprendí" and made it world wide famous. This is a version made by Ruben Garcia. Congratulations Ruben and thank you very much :-) You can find the lyrics in the blog(songs/canciones) http://scratchblog.wordpress.com

There are songs that will remain in our memories forever, like this one "Perfidia" or "Treachery" in English. Listen to this beautiful song in Spanish and see what the lyrics mean in English. Open the pdf file please.( You can find it in the blog, songs/canciones section) http://scratchblog.wordpress.com

This is a simple dictation for you to test. For very beginners. Please let me know if you'd love this kind of stuff. For the text visit the blog: http://scratchblog.wordpress.com

This is a song by Ed Bogus. Congratulations Ed! Thanks for allowing me to play it in the podcast :-) South of the border... Al sur the la frontera... You can find the lyrics in both languages in the blog(songs/canciones) http://scratchblog.wordpress.com

(This song was originally sung by Elvis Presly. Honestly, this version is terrific! Congratulations Dizzy!!) Baby let me be.. Cariño déjame ser... You can find the lyrics in both languages in the blog (songs/canciones) http://scratchblog.wordpress.com

This is "The open gate" translated into Spanish. You can find both versions visiting the blog (short stories/historias cortas) http://scratchblog.wordpress.com

Usual expressions in Spanish and the equivalent in English: Estar como el perro y el gato_At each other's throat You can find the text and vocabulary (free) at http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/tag/lessonslecciones/ You can get the equivalent in French visiting http://espagnol.podomatic.com

It's now or never..._ Es ahora o nunca... The text in the blog: (songs/canciones) http://scratchblog.wordpress.com

Enero _ January Febrero _February Marzo _March Abril_April Mayo_May Junio_June Julio_July Agosto_August Septiembre_September Octubre_October Noviembre_November Diciembre_December You can find the French version at http://espagnol.podomatic.com Visit the blog http://scratchblog.wordpress.com

Enero Febrero Marzo Abril Mayo Junio Julio Agosto Septiembre Octubre Noviembre Diciembre You can find the French version at http://espagnol.podomatic.com Visit the blog http://scratchblog.wordpress.com

MOTTO FOR THE MOTHER Early teach your child, through play, to guard that which is dear to him from the danger of loss. ..... You can find the text opening the pdf file (short stories section) at: http://scratchblog.wordpress.com The Spanish Version is coming, keep tuned please :-)

The days of the week _ Los días de la semana Lunes (Monday) Martes (Tuesday) Miércoles (Wednesday) Jueves (Thursday) Viernes (Friday) Sábado (Saturday) Domingo (Sunday)

Man is the most elevated of creatures, Woman, the most sublime of ideals... El hombre es la más elevada de las criaturas La mujer, el más sublime de los ideales... You can find the poem at (Puede encontrar el poema en) http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/tag/poetrypoesia/ If you want to read and listen to the French version, please visit http://espagnol.podomatic.com/entry/2007-05-11T11_40_46-07_00

Usual expressions in Spanish and the equivalent in English: Dar la lata al alguien_To be a pain in the neck You can find the text and vocabulary (free) at http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/tag/lessonslecciones/

This is a beautiful version of the song "La vie en rose" made by Louis Armstrong. You can find the version made by Edith Piaff at http://espagnolblog.wordpress.com This English-Spanish lyrics can be found at http://scratchblog.wordpress.com

As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that wasn't supposed to ever let you down probably will. You will have your heart broken probably more than once and it's harder every time. You'll break hearts too, so remember how it felt when yours was broken. You'll fight with your best friend. You'll blame a new love for things an old one did.... The whole transcription and the amazing picture at http://scratchblog.wordpress.com

When the night has come.... Cuand la noche ha llegado... Find the lyrics in both languages (English and Spanish), some vocabulary and the video at http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/tag/songscanciones/

Usual expressions in Spanish and the equivalent in English: Coger el toro por los cuernos_Grasp the nettle You can find the text and vocabulary (free) at http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/tag/lessonslecciones/

A phone call _ Una llamada de teléfono Vocabulary in context. The transcription can be found at: http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/lessons/

We will study this song, "crazy", and listen to our friend singing it. Doesn't she make a great job? Sure she does! Congratulations Likita! Crazy, crazy for feeling so lonely... Loca, loca por sentirme tan sola... The lyrics and vocabulary can be found at http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/tag/songscanciones/

Puedo escribir los versos más tristes esta noche... Puede encontrar el texto en http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/tag/poetrypoesia/

Puedo escribir los versos más tristes esta noche... I can write the saddest lines tonight... The poem in English. You can find the poem in both, English and Spanish, at http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/tag/poetrypoesia/

Quizás, quizás, quizás _ Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps You can find the lyrics in both languages with some vocabulary at http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/tag/songscanciones/

Los suspiros son aire y van al aire! Las lágrimas son agua y van al mar! ...... The text in both languages can be found at http://scratchblog.wordpress.com/tag/poetrypoesia/