A Day at the Beach – Bilingual English and Spanish Listening Practice (A1–C2)

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A1 | BEGINNER

Carlos goes to the beach with his family. He swims in the sea and plays in the sand. He builds a sandcastle with his sister. Then, he sits under the umbrella and eats a sandwich. He is happy because he loves the beach.

A1 | PRINCIPIANTE

Carlos va a la playa con su familia. Nada en el mar y juega en la arena. Construye un castillo de arena con su hermana. Luego, se sienta bajo la sombrilla y come un bocadillo. Está feliz porque le encanta la playa.

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A Day at the Beach

Vocabulary

• goes to the beach — va a la playa
• with his family — con su familia
• swims in the sea — nada en el mar
• plays in the sand — juega en la arena
• builds a sandcastle — construye un castillo de arena

• with his sister — con su hermana
• sits under the umbrella — se sienta bajo la sombrilla
• eats a sandwich — come un bocadillo
• is happy — está feliz
• loves the beach — le encanta la playa

Complete the sentence

Carlos goes to the He swims in the He builds a sandcastle with his Then, he eats a

Choose the correct answer

Who does Carlos go to the beach with? Choose His family His friends His teacher What does he build in the sand? Choose A sandcastle A house A boat Why is he happy? Choose Because he loves school Because he loves the beach Because it is raining

Build the sentence

Tap the words in the correct order:

Carlos builds a sandcastle

Reading comprehension

1. Where does Carlos go?
2. What does he do in the sea?
3. Who does he build the sandcastle with?

Translation practice

Translate into Spanish:

• Carlos goes to the beach with his family.
• He builds a sandcastle with his sister.
• He is happy because he loves the beach.

Translate into English:

• Carlos va a la playa con su familia.
• Nada en el mar y juega en la arena.
• Luego, se sienta bajo la sombrilla y come un bocadillo.

Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.

A2 | ELEMENTARY

Carlos spends the day at the beach with his friends. They play with a ball and swim in the water. Then, they relax on the sand and have soft drinks. Carlos walks along the shore and collects shells. Before leaving, he sits to watch the sunset.

A2 | BÁSICO

Carlos pasa el día en la playa con sus amigos. Juegan con una pelota y nadan en el agua. Luego, descansan en la arena y toman refrescos. Carlos camina por la orilla y recoge conchas. Antes de irse, se sienta a ver la puesta de sol.

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A Day at the Beach

Vocabulary

• spends the day at the beach — pasa el día en la playa
• with his friends — con sus amigos
• play with a ball — juegan con una pelota
• swim in the water — nadan en el agua
• relax on the sand — descansan en la arena

• have soft drinks — toman refrescos
• walks along the shore — camina por la orilla
• collects shells — recoge conchas
• before leaving — antes de irse
• watches the sunset — ve la puesta de sol

Complete the sentence

Carlos spends the day at the beach with his They play with a ball and swim in the Carlos walks along the shore and collects Before leaving, he sits to watch the

Choose the correct answer

Who does Carlos spend the day with? Choose His friends His parents His teacher What do they do after swimming? Choose They run home They relax on the sand and have soft drinks They read a book What does Carlos collect? Choose Stones Shells Flowers

Build the sentence

Tap the words in the correct order:

Carlos collects shells

Reading comprehension

1. Who goes to the beach with Carlos?
2. What do they do in the water?
3. What does Carlos collect on the shore?
4. What does he watch before leaving?

Translation practice

Translate into Spanish:

• Carlos spends the day at the beach with his friends.
• They relax on the sand and have soft drinks.
• Before leaving, he sits to watch the sunset.

Translate into English:

• Carlos pasa el día en la playa con sus amigos.
• Juegan con una pelota y nadan en el agua.
• Carlos camina por la orilla y recoge conchas.

Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.

B1 | INTERMEDIATE

Carlos enjoys a sunny day at the beach. He swims in the sea and plays volleyball with his friends. Later, he sunbathes while listening to music. In the afternoon, he buys an ice cream at a nearby stand. Before heading home, he sits by the shore to enjoy the sea breeze and the sound of the waves.

B1 | INTERMEDIO

Carlos disfruta de un día soleado en la playa. Nada en el mar y juega al voleibol con sus amigos. Más tarde, toma el sol mientras escucha música. En la tarde, compra un helado en un puesto cercano. Antes de volver a casa, se sienta en la orilla para disfrutar de la brisa marina y el sonido de las olas.

He learned everything he knows at LecturaBilingue.com — the place where stories come alive. Todo lo que sabe lo aprendió en LecturaBilingue.com, el lugar donde las historias cobran vida.

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A Day at the Beach

Vocabulary

• enjoys a sunny day — disfruta de un día soleado
• at the beach — en la playa
• swims in the sea — nada en el mar
• plays volleyball — juega al voleibol
• with his friends — con sus amigos
• later — más tarde
• sunbathes — toma el sol
• while listening to music — mientras escucha música

• in the afternoon — en la tarde
• buys an ice cream — compra un helado
• from a nearby stand — en un puesto cercano
• before heading home — antes de volver a casa
• sits by the shore — se sienta en la orilla
• the sea breeze — la brisa marina
• the sound of the waves — el sonido de las olas

Complete the sentence

Carlos enjoys a sunny day at the He swims in the sea and plays In the afternoon, he buys an ice cream from a nearby Before heading home, he sits by the

Choose the correct answer

What does Carlos do with his friends? Choose He plays volleyball with them He plays cards with them He reads books with them What does he do later? Choose He sunbathes while listening to music He goes for a run He falls asleep Why does he sit by the shore before going home? Choose To enjoy the sea breeze and the sound of the waves To check his phone To eat dinner

Build the sentence

Tap the words in the correct order:

Carlos buys an ice cream

Reading comprehension

1. What kind of day does Carlos enjoy at the beach?
2. What sport does he play with his friends?
3. What does he buy in the afternoon?
4. What does he enjoy before heading home?

Translation practice

Translate into Spanish:

• Carlos enjoys a sunny day at the beach.
• Later, he sunbathes while listening to music.
• Before heading home, he sits by the shore.

Translate into English:

• Carlos disfruta de un día soleado en la playa.
• En la tarde, compra un helado en un puesto cercano.
• Antes de volver a casa, se sienta en la orilla para disfrutar de la brisa marina y el sonido de las olas.

Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.

B2 | UPPER-INTERMEDIATE

Carlos takes advantage of his day off to relax at the beach. He starts by swimming in the sea and then plays frisbee with his friends. Later, he rents a paddleboard and enjoys gliding over the water. In the afternoon, he sits down to read a book while drinking a refreshing beverage. Before leaving, he walks along the shore and reflects on the sense of tranquility that being near the sea gives him.

B2 | INTERMEDIO ALTO

Carlos aprovecha su día libre para relajarse en la playa. Comienza nadando en el mar y luego juega al frisbee con sus amigos. Después, alquila una tabla de paddle surf y disfruta deslizándose sobre el agua. Más tarde, se sienta a leer un libro mientras toma una bebida refrescante. Antes de irse, camina por la orilla y reflexiona sobre la tranquilidad que le proporciona estar cerca del mar.

He learned everything he knows at LecturaBilingue.com — the place where stories come alive. Todo lo que sabe lo aprendió en LecturaBilingue.com, el lugar donde las historias cobran vida.

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A Day at the Beach

Vocabulary

• takes advantage of his day off — aprovecha su día libre
• to relax at the beach — para relajarse en la playa
• starts by swimming in the sea — comienza nadando en el mar
• plays frisbee — juega al frisbee
• with his friends — con sus amigos
• rents a paddleboard — alquila una tabla de paddle surf
• enjoys gliding over the water — disfruta deslizándose sobre el agua

• in the afternoon — por la tarde
• sits down to read a book — se sienta a leer un libro
• drinking a refreshing beverage — mientras toma una bebida refrescante
• before leaving — antes de irse
• walks along the shore — camina por la orilla
• reflects on — reflexiona sobre
• the sense of tranquility — la sensación de tranquilidad
• being near the sea gives him — estar cerca del mar le proporciona

Complete the sentence

Carlos takes advantage of his day off to relax at the Later, he rents a paddleboard and enjoys gliding over the In the afternoon, he sits down to read a Before leaving, he walks along the

Choose the correct answer

What does Carlos do after swimming in the sea? Choose He plays frisbee with his friends He plays volleyball He plays football What does he rent later? Choose A bike A boat A paddleboard What does he reflect on before leaving? Choose How much money he spent The sense of tranquility that being near the sea gives him The music he listened to

Build the sentence

Tap the words in the correct order:

Carlos rents a paddleboard

Reading comprehension

1. How does Carlos begin his day at the beach?
2. What activity does he do with his friends?
3. What does he do in the afternoon?
4. What does being near the sea give him?

Translation practice

Translate into Spanish:

• Carlos takes advantage of his day off to relax at the beach.
• Later, he rents a paddleboard and enjoys gliding over the water.
• Before leaving, he walks along the shore and reflects on the sense of tranquility that being near the sea gives him.

Translate into English:

• Carlos aprovecha su día libre para relajarse en la playa.
• Después, alquila una tabla de paddle surf y disfruta deslizándose sobre el agua.
• Antes de irse, camina por la orilla y reflexiona sobre la tranquilidad que le proporciona estar cerca del mar.

Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.

C1 | ADVANCED

For Carlos, the beach is a sanctuary where he can disconnect from daily stress. Upon arrival, he dives into the water and enjoys the feeling of freedom. Later, he explores nearby sea caves with his snorkeling gear. In the afternoon, he joins a yoga class by the sea. As he walks along the beach at sunset, he reflects on how the ocean always restores his sense of calm and balance

C1 | AVANZADO

Para Carlos, la playa es un refugio donde puede desconectar del estrés diario. Al llegar, se sumerge en el agua y disfruta de la sensación de libertad. Luego, explora cuevas marinas cercanas con su equipo de snorkel. Más tarde, participa en una clase de yoga frente al mar. Mientras camina por la playa al atardecer, reflexiona sobre cómo el océano siempre le devuelve una sensación de calma y equilibrio.

He learned everything he knows at LecturaBilingue.com — the place where stories come alive. Todo lo que sabe lo aprendió en LecturaBilingue.com, el lugar donde las historias cobran vida.

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A Day at the Beach

Vocabulary

• the beach is a sanctuary — la playa es un refugio
• disconnect from daily stress — desconectar del estrés diario
• upon arrival — al llegar
• dives into the water — se sumerge en el agua
• the feeling of freedom — la sensación de libertad
• explores nearby sea caves — explora cuevas marinas cercanas
• his snorkeling gear — su equipo de snorkel

• joins a yoga class — participa en una clase de yoga
• by the sea — frente al mar
• at sunset — al atardecer
• reflects on — reflexiona sobre
• the ocean always restores — el océano siempre devuelve
• his sense of calm and balance — su sensación de calma y equilibrio

Complete the sentence

For Carlos, the beach is a Upon arrival, he dives into the water and enjoys the feeling of Later, he explores nearby sea caves with his snorkeling As he walks along the beach at sunset, he reflects on his sense of calm and

Choose the correct answer

Why is the beach important for Carlos? Choose Because it is a sanctuary where he can disconnect from daily stress Because he only goes there to play sports Because he works there every summer What does he do after diving into the water? Choose He explores nearby sea caves with his snorkeling gear He goes to a restaurant He rents a boat What does the ocean restore for him? Choose His physical energy only His sense of calm and balance Old childhood memories

Build the sentence

Tap the words in the correct order:

Carlos joins a yoga class

Reading comprehension

1. Why does Carlos see the beach as a sanctuary?
2. What does he do with his snorkeling gear?
3. What activity does he join later in the day?
4. What feeling does the ocean give back to him?

Translation practice

Translate into Spanish:

• For Carlos, the beach is a sanctuary where he can disconnect from daily stress.
• Later, he explores nearby sea caves with his snorkeling gear.
• As he walks along the beach at sunset, he reflects on how the ocean always restores his sense of calm and balance.

Translate into English:

• Para Carlos, la playa es un refugio donde puede desconectar del estrés diario.
• Más tarde, participa en una clase de yoga frente al mar.
• Mientras camina por la playa al atardecer, reflexiona sobre cómo el océano siempre le devuelve una sensación de calma y equilibrio.

Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.

C2 | PROFICIENT

Carlos experiences the beach from a contemplative perspective. He observes the interaction between the tide and the sand, wondering about the effects of climate change on marine ecosystems. During the day, he joins a beach cleanup and talks to a biologist about ocean conservation. As he sits by the shore at the end of the day, he reflects on the fragility of nature and the importance of preserving it.

C2 | COMPETENTE

Carlos experimenta la playa desde una perspectiva contemplativa. Observa la interacción entre la marea y la arena, preguntándose sobre los efectos del cambio climático en los ecosistemas marinos. Durante el día, participa en una limpieza de playa y conversa con un biólogo sobre la conservación de los océanos. Mientras se sienta en la orilla al final del día, reflexiona sobre la fragilidad de la naturaleza y la importancia de preservarla.

He learned everything he knows at LecturaBilingue.com — the place where stories come alive. Todo lo que sabe lo aprendió en LecturaBilingue.com, el lugar donde las historias cobran vida.

🔊 AUDIO C2

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A Day at the Beach

Vocabulary

• experiences the beach from a contemplative perspective — experimenta la playa desde una perspectiva contemplativa
• observes the interaction between the tide and the sand — observa la interacción entre la marea y la arena
• wondering about the effects of climate change — preguntándose sobre los efectos del cambio climático
• marine ecosystems — ecosistemas marinos
• joins a beach cleanup — participa en una limpieza de playa
• talks to a biologist — conversa con un biólogo

• ocean conservation — la conservación de los océanos
• sits by the shore — se sienta en la orilla
• at the end of the day — al final del día
• reflects on the fragility of nature — reflexiona sobre la fragilidad de la naturaleza
• the importance of preserving it — la importancia de preservarla

Complete the sentence

Carlos experiences the beach from a contemplative He wonders about the effects of climate change on marine During the day, he joins a beach cleanup and talks to a At the end of the day, he reflects on the fragility of

Choose the correct answer

What does Carlos observe at the beach? Choose The interaction between the tide and the sand Only the fishing boats Only the tourists on the beach What does he talk to the biologist about? Choose Ocean conservation Water sports Restaurants near the beach What does he reflect on at the end of the day? Choose The cost of the trip The fragility of nature and the importance of preserving it The weather forecast for tomorrow

Build the sentence

Tap the words in the correct order:

Carlos joins a beach cleanup

Reading comprehension

1. From what perspective does Carlos experience the beach?
2. What environmental issue does he think about?
3. Who does he speak with during the beach cleanup?
4. What does he reflect on at the end of the day?

Translation practice

Translate into Spanish:

• Carlos experiences the beach from a contemplative perspective.
• During the day, he joins a beach cleanup and talks to a biologist about ocean conservation.
• At the end of the day, he reflects on the fragility of nature and the importance of preserving it.

Translate into English:

• Carlos experimenta la playa desde una perspectiva contemplativa.
• Se pregunta sobre los efectos del cambio climático en los ecosistemas marinos.
• Mientras se sienta en la orilla al final del día, reflexiona sobre la fragilidad de la naturaleza y la importancia de preservarla.

Reading and translation are bonus practice and are not included in the score.