Not a textbook.
A real story.
Tomás en Madrid is a graded reader designed for A2–B1 Spanish learners. It's not a textbook — it's a real story with a compelling arc, written in natural Spanish with a full English translation alongside every chapter. You'll never feel lost, and your comprehension builds naturally.
What's inside each chapter
- Written in Spanish at A2–B1 level throughout
- A queer love story set in real Madrid locations
- Vocabulary that sticks because it's tied to story
- Each chapter includes glossary, journal prompts, and shadowing practice
Scenes from the story
Chapter 1
El Viaje
Tomás arrives in Madrid alone, navigates the airport in broken Spanish, and catches a stranger’s eye on his first night out.
Chapter 4
La Conversación en Scruff
A flood of messages, slang they don’t teach in class, and a late-night invitation that changes everything.
Chapter 8
La Despedida
A farewell party with friends, a quiet moment on the balcony, and a promise: this is only a pause between chapters.