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A1 Spanish reading practice.

At A1 you handle short, simple sentences about concrete everyday things: who, where, what. Passages stay inside the most common words so you're reading, not decoding.

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Un viaje a París

Me llamo María. Voy a París con mi familia. París es una ciudad grande y bonita. Visito la Torre Eiffel. Es muy alta. Me encanta. Vamos a un café. Tomamos café y comemos pasteles. Los pasteles son deliciosos. París es mi lugar favorito.

1. ¿Se llama María?

Hint: The passage begins by introducing the character's name.

2. ¿Come María pizza en el café?

Hint: Look at what the character eats at the café.

3. ¿Adónde va María?

Hint: The character announces her destination in the second sentence.

4. ¿Cómo es la Torre Eiffel?

Hint: The passage describes a specific characteristic of this famous monument.

5. ¿Qué come María en el café?

Hint: Look for what food the character eats after visiting the tower.

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+What does A1 mean in Spanish?

A1 is a CEFR level — beginner. At A1 you handle short, simple sentences about concrete everyday things: who, where, what. Passages stay inside the most common words so you're reading, not decoding.

+How do I know if A1 is my Spanish level?

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