Casi se muere is a level 1 Spanish reader by Blaine Ray. It follows the story of a teenager who travels to Chile and gets into a series of dramatic, funny, and sometimes scary situations. It’s written with high-frequency vocabulary and repetitive structures, making it perfect for beginner to intermediate learners.
But before you click on any sketchy download link, let’s talk about the book, why it’s so popular, and how to legally (and safely) get a copy.
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