History · US Latino History · A2
The Bracero Program (1942–1964)
El Programa Bracero (1942–1964)
What this story covers
“The Bracero Program (1942–1964)” (“El Programa Bracero (1942–1964)” in Spanish) is a short non-fiction Spanish reading about us latino history. For 22 years, millions of Mexican workers came to the US under government contracts. Their hands fed America during World War II and beyond.
The same story is written at three levels — A2 Foundations, B1 Intermediate and B2 Advanced — so you can read at the level that stretches you without losing the thread. Every level comes with a one-tap English translation, curated vocabulary in context, and comprehension questions.
Opens at A2 · 1 min read · 126 words · native-recorded audio
En 1942, había una guerra mundial. Muchos hombres de Estados Unidos eran soldados. No había trabajadores en los campos.
Keep reading — free
Drop your email to keep reading this story at A2, get a fresh free story each week, and a short intro to how the levels work. No card, no spam, unsubscribe any time.
Free A2 reading · No card required · Unsubscribe any time
Already have an account? Sign in · Or read a fully open one: Cuban Missile Crisis