Spanish stories for the Super 7 verbs
A few verbs carry most of what a beginner says: to be, to have, there is, to go, to want, to like. Many Spanish teachers call them the Super 7 and teach them first. Each story below is built on one of these verbs, with one sentence per page and a Parent & Teacher Guide in English at the end. Read one story a few times this week, then move to the next verb.
The Super 7
ser
soy / es
to be (who or what someone is)
What your child can say after this story
Soy Manuel. Lola es mi amiga.
I am Manuel. Lola is my friend.
tener
tengo / tiene
to have
What your child can say after this story
Tengo un perro.
I have a dog.
estar
estoy / está
to be (where or how someone is)
What your child can say after this story
Estoy aquí. Lola está debajo de la mesa.
I am here. Lola is under the table.
hay
hay
there is, there are
What your child can say after this story
Hay un pájaro en el árbol.
There is a bird in the tree.
ir
voy / va
to go
What your child can say after this story
Voy a la escuela.
I go to school.
querer
quiero / quiere
to want
What your child can say after this story
Quiero agua, por favor.
I want water, please.
gustar
me gusta / te gusta
to like
What your child can say after this story
Me gusta el helado.
I like ice cream.
More verbs
poder
puedo / puede
can, to be able to
What your child can say after this story
Puedo saltar.
I can jump.
Start with one free story tonight
The Manuel y Lola starter story is free: one printable story with key words, a parent guide, and activities.