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Learn Spanish with Stories

Lingo Mastery Spanish

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Learn Spanish with Stories is the number one podcast for upper beginner to intermediate Spanish learners. The main objective of this podcast is to give students fun and interesting stories from Latin America to help students with Spanish immersion. You can read while you listen if you head over to podcast.lingomastery.com to find the transcript.
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Learn Spanish free with music-based Spanish lessons and conversations. The best way to learn Spanish and become fluent is through immersion in the culture. Learn to speak Spanish like a native speaker with real-life conversations in Latin American Spanish without boring grammar textbooks. Whether you're a Spanish beginner or intermediate Spanish learner, you'll learn Spanish quickly listening to this podcast. Learning Spanish for adults can be fun, so let us help you go from Spanish beginner ...
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Accelerated Spanish: Learn Spanish online the fastest and best way, by Master of Memory

Timothy Moser: Spanish coach, mnemonist, language hacker, and accelerated

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Learn Spanish with mnemonics! Through Accelerated Spanish, Master of Memory presents the fastest way to learn Spanish using timeless accelerated learning principles. Building from a solid foundation, this show will teach you not just to memorize vocabulary at unbelievable rates, but also to speak Spanish idiomatically. If you're looking for the best way to learn Spanish online for free, you've come to the right place.
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Immersive Spanish

Immersive Spanish

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Immersive Spanish is a unique tool for learning Spanish. It's for people who feel like learning a language is impossible, or have failed many times before. We use sound design to immerse you in the Hispanic world, telling a story as you learn, on a voyage around Spain! Learning useful tips as we go in an easy to remember format. Download the transcripts here. For advertising enquiries, email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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ADVANCED SPANISH ➡ Are you eager to learn SPANISH in a fun and meaningful way? Welcome to my language learning sanctuary, where we immerse ourselves in the power of "comprehensible input". 👧🏻 I'm Ameyalli, a Mexican biologist and avid traveler. And I'm passionate about helping you to boost the longevity of your mind and relationships while you learn SPANISH. ✨ And what kind of content can you find? - Spirituality - Self-development - Neurosciences - Relationships - Sexuality - Drugs - Plants ...
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Join us on a journey to Spanish fluency as we immerse you in the rich tapestry of the language with native speakers as your guides. From fascinating stories and anecdotes from the Spanish-speaking world, covering topics like art, history, literature, and music to casual conversations and in-depth interviews, our podcast offers an authentic and immersive experience designed to enhance your Spanish skills. Whether you're a beginner or aiming for mastery, tune in to learn, practice, and elevate ...
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Immersion Living Tijuana is all about Americans in Tijuana, Mexico learning Spanish through an experience of the mexican culture. In this podcast, we chat about life & culture within our 'rincon' of the US/Mexico border. The bulk is in slow-Spanish, designed to help our American audience learn the language. Major points are introduced and recapped in English within the first and last 5 minutes of the episodes. ImmersionLiving.com Gracias por escucharnos!
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The Language Mastery Show

John Fotheringham

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The Language Mastery Show brings you conversations with the world's best language learners. Get an inside look at how polyglots, linguists, and everyday people master languages the smart way, and how YOU can, too. I'm your host, John Fotheringham, a linguist, teacher, and the author of Master Japanese and Master Mandarin. For more language learning tips, tools, and immersion resources, visit AnywhereImmersion.com.
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I host an online radio show / Podcast called Tom's World Language Café. I also have taught Spanish at Butler University and Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis. I am author of world language teaching materials for Spanish teachers and students, Director of Aventura Cultural Summer Spanish Teacher Immersion Programs in Madrid, Havana and Guadalajara, MX (sponsored by WorldStrides with the participation of Purude University -- Fort Wayne) and a workshop presenter. My books can be found at Te ...
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💸 Numbers & Money in Mexico: What You Really Need to Know Confused by prices in pesos? Not sure how to ask how much something costs — or how to understand the answer? In this episode, I’ll guide you through the key Spanish phrases and cultural tips you need to talk confidently about money and numbers in Mexico. From buying tacos to tipping at a res…
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This episode of the Immersive Spanish podcast finds Kav and Ana continuing their search for the treasure. They teach you useful Spanish along the way. Follow along with bonus lessons and audios to accompany this adventure at our Patreon. Enrol in the new Beginner Spanish now at www.immersivespanish.net - a course designed to get you from 'learning'…
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🍻 How to Ask for a Beer in Spanish (Like a Local) Sure, you could say “una cerveza, por favor”… but do you want to sound like a tourist or like someone who actually knows the vibe? In this episode, I’ll teach you how to ask for a beer in real-life Spanish — from polite phrases to the casual and slangy ways people actually order at bars in Mexico. P…
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❤ Would you like to practice your Spanish talking with me every day? Join the club "Biolingua Connect" and practice your Spanish in a safe, fun, and intimate environment with me.By Ameyalli Steele
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Ever found yourself wishing you could’ve said something better—in Spanish? 👀 In this episode of the Learn Spanish con Salsa podcast, we’re throwing it back to Episode 223 where we covered Karol G’s hit song “Si Te Hubiera Conocido.” Now we’re digging into the grammar behind the feels 😭 — so you can master those emotional, regret-filled “what if” mo…
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One of the saddest things about crime in Latin America is that even the worst criminals can benefit from impunity. In the case of Linda Loaiza, this was demonstrated in the most brazen and shameless way possible. Linda was a young woman from the west of Venezuela who moved to the capital, Caracas, to study and become a veterinarian. But one day, sh…
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#198 How can simple, consistent routines create a classroom where students communicate confidently in the target language every day? In this episode we look at how effective routines lead to successful classrooms. I’m joined by Tia Parnell, a French teacher in Ontario, Canada. Tia shares practical insight into how routines can create structure, boo…
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This episode of the Immersive Spanish podcast finds Kav and Ana continuing their search for the treasure. They teach you useful Spanish along the way. Follow along with bonus lessons and audios to accompany this adventure at our Patreon. Enrol in the Set Menu Course now at www.immersivespanish.net - a course designed to get you from 'learning' Span…
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Tired of sounding like a textbook? In this episode, we dive into the most common Mexican slang phrases that locals actually use—casual, real, and sometimes a little wild. From “no manches” to “me vale madre,” I’ll break down what they mean, when to use them, and how to sound natural without trying too hard. 👉 Perfect for Spanish learners, travelers…
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This episode of the Immersive Spanish podcast finds Kav and Ana continuing their search for the treasure. They teach you useful Spanish along the way. Follow along with bonus lessons and audios to accompany this adventure at our Patreon. Enrol in the Set Menu Course now at www.immersivespanish.net - a course designed to get you from 'learning' Span…
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Guatemala has a Nobel prize winner who you've probably never heard of, but she's one of the most incredible cases of a small voice being powerful enough to topple giants: Rigoberta Menchú. A poor indigenous woman in a nation where belonging to any of those three conditions reduces you to background noise, Rigoberta lost multiple family members in t…
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#197 Have you heard of a Write and Discuss or have you tried it in your classroom? If you've done it, you know how useful and beneficial it is for students and yourself as the teacher. If this is new to you, in this episode you’ll hear about an incredibly useful collaborative writing activity that you can do with your students right away. No prepar…
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Rock music is no longer as popular in the world as it once was (and what a loss THAT has been, am I right?) - but rock "in español" has a very important place in world history. Not only was it super difficult to produce and promote (thanks to the fact that Latin American dictatorships would read the lyrics with magnifying glasses to ensure it wasn'…
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#196 What if your students could step inside the Louvre Museum, explore Frida Kahlo’s studio, or walk through the streets of ancient cities, all without leaving your classroom? In this episode, we explore the Google Arts & Culture app with French teacher and tech integration specialist Heidi Trude. From boosting cultural understanding to sparking m…
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In this episode, host Tamara Marie talks with Brittany, a passionate educator, all about her journey to Spanish fluency. Despite years of studying Spanish, Brittany felt stuck when it came to real conversations. 😞 Her motivation? To connect better with her students and with Spanish speakers in her Zumba classes. 👟 Tamara and Brittany discuss why tr…
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❤ Would you like to practice your Spanish talking with me every day? Join the club "Biolingua Connect" and practice your Spanish in a safe, fun, and intimate environment with me. This is a production of Spanish Synapse, the Spanish learning video podcast for curious minds, travelers and science lovers.…
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The US has done incredible things in its history, but it has also been involved in some of the most tragic events, too. The El Mozote Massacre that occurred on December 11, 1981, is among the worst of these US-sponsored tragedies. With communist guerrilla movements spreading across El Salvador, both the American and Salvadoran governments knew that…
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#195 There are lots of misconceptions about teaching grammar. There are also opinions about whether or not there is a place for teaching grammar in a proficiency-based classroom. In this episode, Catherine Ritz and Mike Travers, authors of Proficiency-Based Instruction: Teaching GRAMMAR for Proficiency, join me to talk about the place of grammar in…
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Today's episode is different. And it's different not because it's a true story (because we always feature those on our podcast), but because your narrator, Anthony, went through the events expressed in the tale. This is the reality of how Venezuela collapsed, of what led 7 million people to flee the country and seek a better life elsewhere. It's an…
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#194 Where do you find opportunities for exploring language and culture beyond the classroom? Have you found ways to involve your students in service learning projects? In this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Chris Howell who is the co-founder of the Pulsera Project. This is an organization that supports artisans in Guatemala and Nic…
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The lithium in your phone's battery, maybe the device you're using to read this - it may probably have come from Chile, and the copper in the wires of your charger may have come from Peru... Latin America is and has always been one of the main provider of precious metals in the world. And this didn't begin with the Spanish and Portuguese colonizati…
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#193 Do you use task cards? How can we get the most out of them in our language classrooms? Task cards are useful tools for building engagement, supporting proficiency, and adding variety to your routines. In this episode, we’re looking at 15 creative ways to use task cards. You might already have a few that you like to use, and after this episode …
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[FREE DOWNLOAD] Quick Guide to Your First Spanish Conversation >> Click here to download or go to www.spanishconversationguide.com - Learn *exactly* what to say when you meet someone for the first time in less than 30 minutes! Support the show ⭐Leave us a rating & review and we just might give you a shout out on a future episode ;) 📩 Join our e-mai…
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In this episode, we’re talking to a Spanish learner that’s probably a lot like you. Brittany feels a connection with Latino culture, music, and her local community. After downloading numerous apps and stocking up on textbooks, Brittany was still unable to have a conversation in Spanish. 💬 Brittany shares the strategy that led her to a 549-day Spani…
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The gods of ancient Latin American belief were very interesting and different from what we have to come to know in Asia, Europe, and North America... they were somewhat more human, said to walk among us when they felt like it, and collaborated closely with animals and nature to make things occur. Quetzalcóatl, the Feathered Serpent, is one such exa…
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#192 How much flexibility or autonomy do you have over your curriculum? Are you able to integrate CI techniques and procedures? This can be a bit challenging if our curriculum is aligned with chapters in a textbook or prescribed units. Today I speak with Ashley Mikkelsen, a Spanish teacher in North Dakota. Ashley talks us through her personal journ…
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This episode of the Immersive Spanish podcast finds Kav and Ana continuing their search for the treasure. They teach you useful Spanish along the way. Follow along with bonus lessons and audios to accompany this adventure at our Patreon. Enrol in the Set Menu Course now at www.immersivespanish.net - a course designed to get you from 'learning' Span…
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❤ Would you like to practice your Spanish talking with me every day? Join the club "Biolingua Connect" and practice your Spanish in a safe, fun, and intimate environment with me. This is a production of Spanish Synapse, the Spanish learning video podcast for curious minds, travelers and science lovers.…
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In this episode, we’re breaking down the lyrics to "Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido" by Colombian reggaetonera Karol G. This upbeat song with 🏝️ Caribbean flavor isn’t just catchy—it's full of Spanish grammar you probably didn't know about 🫢 and Spanish phrases you can start using today. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How to express hypothetical s…
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Retiring in Latin America as a foreigner = 👍​ Retiring in Latin America as a Latin American = ​☠️​ Let's face it - when you think of the Caribbean, Brazilian beaches, the Angel Falls in Venezuela, Mexican resorts and Argentine plains, there's a feeling of relief and joy that you can spend your final years just exploring the land and living for chea…
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#191 Do you have effective routines that support your students’ language proficiency and communication skills? We often think of the communication modes, proficiency levels and 90+% target language as the routines that we foster in the classroom. In this episode you’ll hear about another type of routine, student-created graphic organizers. These ar…
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In this episode, we’re breaking down 10 must-know Spanish phrases you’ll actually hear in real conversations. Whether you're chatting with native speakers or just trying to understand Spanish TV without subtitles, these expressions will help you sound more natural and confident. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: What to say when someone surprises …
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There is a Filipino hero who, despite raising his voice and an entire nation against the Spanish colonizers, is so respected globally that he has his own monument in the center of Madrid, Spain's capital. His name is José Rizal - but what's the story behind this incredible figure, who, unlike Simón Bolívar or José de Martín (among others), never ra…
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This episode of the Immersive Spanish podcast finds Kav and Ana continuing their search for the treasure. They teach you useful Spanish along the way. Follow along with bonus lessons and audios to accompany this adventure at our Patreon. Enrol in the Set Menu Course now at www.immersivespanish.net - a course designed to get you from 'learning' Span…
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#190 A few weeks back I posted on LinkIn and Andrea Caulfield left a comment. Andrea is the World Language Curriculum Specialist in Denver Public Schools. She commented that she uses podcast episodes as a way of bringing professional development and coaching to the 100+ teachers in her district. I was intrigued to learn more about how she managed t…
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In this episode, I’m reviewing the lyrics of Échame la Culpa by Luis Fonsi and Demi Lovato. We’ll go line by line, translate the lyrics, and highlight key Spanish grammar and vocabulary you can use in daily conversations. Here’s what you’ll learn: The meaning of Échame la culpa and how to use similar expressions 🫢 The difference between yo entendí …
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If you think only North American politics get crazy around, before or after election season, then you're very mistaken: Latin America has a serious problem with political polarization. And the worst part, frankly (as a Latin American myself), is that both sides are very poor at doing their job. Because sadly, both the left and the right wing of pol…
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#189 We are all well aware of the importance of comprehensible input in our classrooms, and to support this many of us use stories as the way to do it. Do you use short stories, novels or graphic novels or comprehensible (CI) readers with your students? I’m excited to see that many teachers are using and leveraging texts with their students. I want…
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In this episode, we explore 7 ways to use the Spanish verb echar. Learn how to use it in everyday sentences, idiomatic expressions, and reflexive forms. Listen and learn... Common expressions with echar and their real-life applications. How echar is used in Latin Music Actionable steps to incorporate these phrases into your Spanish conversations [F…
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"Spain should ask for forgiveness" - these were the words of Mexico's new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, shortly after being elected. She took it a step further and decided not to invite Spain's King Felipe VI after he failed to respond, and this initiated a grand debate: should Spain apologize for what their ancestors did 500 years ago? Some claim …
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#188 We are always taking on new vocabulary themes and language structures in our language classroom. How do you make sure that your students are engaging with these new topics, particularly when it comes to speaking? In this episode, I speak with Jessica Hall, AKA Miss Señorita, who is a Spanish teacher in Connecticut. Jessica shares 3 speaking ac…
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Donald Trump is back in power, and he is already taking action to bring mass migration into the US from the south to a screeching halt (understandable based on the numbers we were witnessing, but not a popular decision). But he's also affecting Latin America in many other ways, several of which are extremely harmful for local economies. You see: Do…
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#187 What do your grades look like? Do the grades that your students earn reflect their mastery and what they can do with and in the target language? In this episode, I speak with Jude Krushnowski, the Director of the World Language Teacher Education Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He walks us through a framework for compete…
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If you think about a psychiatrist, you usually associate this with someone of very high social standing, and if it's somebody who even served the president, then there's no way they could be a wrongdoer, right? Right...? Wrong. Edmundo Chirinos, despite even being President Hugo Chavez's psychiatrist at one point, led a despicable double life in wh…
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This episode of the Immersive Spanish podcast finds Kav and Ana continuing their search for the treasure. They teach you useful Spanish along the way. Follow along with bonus lessons and audios to accompany this adventure at our Patreon. Enrol in the Set Menu Course now at www.immersivespanish.net - a course designed to get you from 'learning' Span…
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#186 How do we ensure our students know exactly what they’re working toward in their language learning journey? In this episode, we’re diving into Writing Can Do Statements—how to make them concrete, student-friendly, and aligned with proficiency levels and ACTFL’s communication modes. We’ll explore both yearly and unit-specific Can Do Statements, …
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Fine, right off the bat I'm cheating - Equatorial Guinea is NOT a Latin American country, I know... but it's also incredibly linked to the Spanish-speaking culture, and is a case study in itself of how colonization has entirely derailed the future of a nation in good ways and in bad. Equatorial Guinea has a curious story behind it. Unlike with Chri…
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#185 What have you learned about your teaching throughout your years of experience? Do you take time to look introspectively at what works well for you and why so that you can replicate it? In this episode, Carmen Scoggins, a Spanish teacher in North Carolina, joins me to talk us through her 5 universal truths about teaching. Though our personal ex…
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Have you heard of the "War of the Pacific" before? Your mind will inevitably go to WWII, where the American soldiers fought the Japanese in an endless, bloody battle that culminated in the two atomic bombs being launched on Japan, but... That's certainly NOT what this was. What I'm talking about today is the war that occurred between Chile and the …
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#184 Are you always on the lookout for new and inventive ideas to bring to our classrooms. I have one simple, yet powerful, tool. A mini-folding book is a compact, 8-page book made from a single sheet of paper. They are easy to create and can be customized for a wide range of classroom activities. In this episode I’ll tell you how to create the boo…
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