Lola Lago detective

Lola Lago detective

This series includes the classic adventures of the famous Spanish private investigator, Lola Lago.

LOLA LAGO DETECTIVE is recommended for Higher Education students.

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La llamada de La Habana + CD
La llamada de La Habana

ISBN: 9788484431329

Level: Intermediate Mid - Advanced Low

9.50 USD
Lejos de casa + CD
Lejos de casa

ISBN: 9788484431336

Level: Intermediate Mid - Advanced Low

9.50 USD
Poderoso caballero + CD
Poderoso caballero

ISBN: 9788484431305

Level: Intermediate Mid

9.50 USD
Por amor al arte + CD
Por amor al arte

ISBN: 9788484431312

Level: Intermediate Mid

9.50 USD
Una nota falsa + CD
Una nota falsa

ISBN: 9788484431299

Level: Intermediate Mid

9.50 USD
Vacaciones al sol + CD
Vacaciones al sol

ISBN: 9788484431282

Level: Novice High - Intermediate Low

9.50 USD
¿Eres tú, María? + CD
¿Eres tú, María?

ISBN: 9788484431343

Level: Intermediate High - Advanced Low

9.50 USD

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About LOLA LAGO DETECTIVE

LOLA LAGO DETECTIVE is a popular graded reader series designed for college-level Spanish learners. Written by Lourdes Miquel and Neus Sans, the series follows Lola Lago, a sharp and determined private investigator based in Madrid, as she solves a range of intriguing cases rooted in real-world cultural contexts.

Each novella is short, accessible, and packed with linguistic and cultural relevance—making it ideal for supplementing intermediate-level Spanish courses.

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Why LOLA LAGO DETECTIVE?

  • Level-Appropriate Language
    Written specifically for Novice High to Intermediate High learners (A1–B1), making it ideal for Spanish courses at the college level.
  • Compelling Mystery Stories
    Each book presents a self-contained case that keeps students engaged while naturally introducing vocabulary and grammar in context.
  • Cultural Immersion in Madrid
    Students gain insight into everyday life, customs, and language as spoken in Spain—especially Castilian Spanish.

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  • Strong, Relatable Protagonist
    Lola Lago is a modern, independent detective who resonates with today’s learners and offers representation beyond stereotypical characters.
  • Integrated Language Skills
    Combines reading with listening practice (many editions include audio), supporting comprehension, pronunciation, and fluency.
  • Short, Flexible Format
    Each story is 45–60 pages, making it easy to assign as a class reader, independent study, or project-based learning resource.

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Vacaciones al sol

Novice Low-Novice High

Sample chapter

Poderoso caballero

Novice High-Intermediate Low

Sample chapter

UNA NOTA FALSA

Novice High-Intermediate Low

Sample chapter

POR AMOR AL ARTE

Novice High-Intermediate Low

Sample chapter

La llamada de La HabanA

Intermediate Low-Intermediate Mid

Sample chapter

Lejos de casa

Intermediate Low-Intermediate Mid

Sample chapter

¿Eres tú, María?

Intermediate Mid-Intermediate High

Sample chapter

How to Use LOLA LAGO DETECTIVE in Class?

1. Detective Notebook
Students track clues, suspects, and red herrings as they read.
Focus: Inferencing, attention to detail, comprehension skills.

2. Interrogate a Suspect
Role-play interviews between Lola and different characters in the case.
Focus: Question formation, tone of voice, improvisational speaking.

3. Write a Police Report
Summarize the case from a legal or investigative point of view.
Focus: Formal register, past tenses, writing structure.

4. Alternate Endings
Rewrite the resolution with a surprise twist and share in groups.
Focus: Narrative creativity, past-tense verbs, sequencing.

5. Read and Act Aloud
Use the audio recording to model tone and delivery, then have students perform scenes.
Focus: Pronunciation, intonation, fluency building.

6. Hold a Verdict Debate
Was Lola’s conclusion right? Students debate the outcome of the case.
Focus: Argumentation, persuasion, use of evidence.

 

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