A Spanish Comprehension-Based Reader ProgramTM
Novice High to Intermediate Low
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Created by award-winning Spanish educators who understand the classroom, Érase una vez is the first and only language program that features Comprehension-Based Readers. Perfect for middle and high school students (Levels 1–4), it immerses learners in engaging, culturally rich stories that build fluency and confidence.
Whether you’re supplementing to enhance your current curriculum or need a standalone solution, Érase una vez gives students the comprehensible input and multi-mode communication they need to build proficiency in Spanish—while having fun!
All eyes are on the great torero "El Julí" as he faces off against the most ferocious bull in the land. However, his daughter, Bianca, seems to notice that his greatest threat in not in the ring. Greed and deception could be the end of everything El Juli has fought for.
Veterinary students Beto and Javier are determined to save a street dog in need of medical attention. With no home and no family, the dog’s chances of recovery are slim. Can he rise up against all odds and find a forever home with a family who will love him?
After Diego’s birthday party, Joel, can’t shake the feeling that the party isn’t over. Something evil has followed Joel home and seems determined to also be part of Joel’s birthday celebration! Will Joel celebrate his 13th birthday, or will this uninvited guest ruin the party?
Monarch butterflies migrate as far as 3000 miles each year! As Teresa and her grandmother prepare the family’s altar to honor their Mazahua ancestors, Teresa discovers the incredible secret that hides among the wings of the monarch butterflies.
Panchito the toucan is beloved by the people in the town of Cataluña, Costa Rica. When a brutal attack leaves him with a badly damaged beak, the community and the nation are outraged. Can a new technology help the toucan survive? This incredible story is based on true events.
| FlexText®: your students’ online reader |
| Activities, assessments, and assignments all in one place |
| Audio readings by native speakers in each chapter |
| Built-in calendar reminders |
| Responsive design for any device |
| Note-taking tools with multi-color highlighting |
| Program Guide to help you confidently teach each level |
| Comprehensive Teacher’s Guide for every title |
| Explorer® tasks target all 3 modes of communication |
| 100+ instructional ideas in a filterable Strategies Toolkit |
| Online calendar syncs with student assignments |
| Printable games, activities, and extra content |
| Auto-grading for many tasks |
| Flexible rostering and LMS integration options |
Érase una vez is built to fit your teaching style. Go fully digital, use print materials, or mix and match—whatever works best for you and your students.
Our easy-to-use Teacher’s Guides (in downloadable PDF format) give you everything you need, from printable games and activities to creative ideas to get students moving and using Spanish in class.
You’ll also get our brand-new Teacher Program Guide, designed to walk you through each unit and equip you with the tools and confidence to make informed decisions based on your students’ needs.
Reading is a key component of language acquisition because it provides learners with abundant comprehensible input, which is essential for developing proficiency. Through reading, learners are exposed to vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structures in context, helping them acquire the language naturally.
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