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Honest guides on learning Spanish by reading, from the makers of Léelo.
The 100 Most Common Spanish Words, Grouped by Category
A categorized list of the most common Spanish words: 100 high-frequency verbs, pronouns, connectors, and nouns with English meanings and how to learn them.
Read the guideSpanish Graded Readers: How to Find Ones That Don't Suck
What Spanish graded readers are, how the CEFR reading ladder works, why most are boring, and where to find readers with real stories: free, print, apps.
Read the guideSpanish Books for Beginners: What to Read at Every Level
The best Spanish books for beginners, organized by CEFR level: which graded readers to start with, why kids' books backfire, and when to try real novels.
Read the guideHow Long Does It Take to Learn Spanish? An Honest Answer
How long does it take to learn Spanish? Realistic hour estimates for every CEFR level, from A1 to C2, plus how a daily reading habit shortens the timeline.
Read the guideComprehensible Input Spanish: What It Is and How to Get It
Comprehensible input, explained for Spanish learners: Krashen's hypothesis, why Dreaming Spanish made it popular, and how reading fills the other half.
Read the guideCan You Read Don Quixote in Spanish? Here's the Real Level
Can you read Don Quixote in Spanish? What CEFR level the 1605 original demands, which adapted editions to start with, and easier classics to read first.
Read the guideCan You Learn Spanish by Reading? Yes, With One Catch
Can you learn Spanish by reading alone? An honest look at what reading builds, what it can't cover, and how to make daily Spanish reading actually work.
Read the guideBest Spanish Reading Apps: LingQ, Beelinguapp, and More
An honest comparison of the best Spanish reading apps: LingQ, Beelinguapp, Readlang, Kindle, and Léelo. Find the right app for how and where you read.
Read the guideWant to put any of this into practice? Try the free Spanish short stories or take the free Spanish level test.