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Free A1 Spanish reading passage

Una compañera nueva

A 55-word text about classroom introductions with vocabulary, line-by-line help, comprehension questions, prompts, and a printable answer key.

Level
A1
Length
55
Topic
Classroom introductions
A155 words · 1 min read

Una compañera nueva

Reviewed by Francisco · Updated

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English translation
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A new student arrives in class today.

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The teacher says, “Her name is Amina.”

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Amina is from Morocco and lives in Seville.

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She speaks Arabic, French, and a little Spanish.

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Pablo sits next to her.

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He asks, “Do you like drawing?”

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Amina says yes and shows her notebook.

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They both draw during the break.

Key vocabulary

alumna nueva·new female student
ser de·to be from
un poco de español·a little Spanish
sentarse junto a·to sit next to
¿Te gusta dibujar?·Do you like drawing?

Comprehension check

1.Where is Amina from?
2.Which language is Amina learning a little?
3.What does Pablo ask Amina?
4.Why do Pablo and Amina draw together?

Use the language

Writing prompt

Introduce an imaginary classmate with a name, country, city, languages, and one interest.

Speaking prompt

Introduce Amina aloud, then act out Pablo's question and her answer.

Focused practice

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Answers

Una compañera nueva — questions

Q01

What is “Una compañera nueva” about?

“Una compañera nueva” is a 55-word A1 Spanish reading passage about classroom introductions. It is designed as a short practice text rather than a serialized story.

Q02

Which Spanish grammar appears in “Una compañera nueva”?

The main grammar in “Una compañera nueva” is llamarse, ser, questions with dónde. The line notes explain the structures in context, and the vocabulary recap highlights the words needed to understand the scene.

Q03

How should I study this A1 Spanish text?

Read once for the main idea without opening the English support. Listen at normal speed if audio is available, check only the words that block meaning, then answer the comprehension questions and use the writing or speaking prompt.

Q04

Is this a Spanish text or a Spanish story?

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