70. Las piñatas - Parte 1
Marta talks about the origin of the piñatas and how they were used for the evangelizing of Mexico. Transcript here! Become a member or Buy me a coffee!
Dec 20, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 70
¡Cuéntame! | Learn Spanish with Comprehensible Input
Marta Ruiz Yedinak, a Spanish National Board Certified Teacher, uses basic to intermediate level Spanish to tell stories and talk about everyday topics. Second language acquisition takes place through comprehensible input, and when the topics are interesting and compelling to the learner, it happens almost without awareness. Sit back, enjoy, and improve your Spanish listening skills! Join the Facebook group for collaboration!
Episodes
69. Tradiciones Navideñas|Las Posadas|Parte 2
As a follow-up to the last episode, Marta talks about what actually goes on during the celebration of Las Posadas. Click here for the transcript! Become a member or Buy me a Coffee...
Dec 13, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 69
68. Tradiciones Navideñas|Las Posadas|Parte 1
Marta talks about the origin of the Christmas tradition of Las Posadas. Click here for the transcript. Become a member or Buy Me a Coffee
Dec 13, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 68
67. Tradiciones Navideñas|El Tió de Nadal-Parte 2
After having learned the origins of this tradition in the last episode, Marta talks about the actual celebration of El Tió de Nadal. Transcript Become a member or Buy me a Coffee
Dec 08, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 66
66. Tradiciones Navideñas: El Tió de Nadal-Parte 1
Marta talks about the origin of this peculiar Christmas tradition in Spain. Transcript here! Become a supporter or Buy Me a Coffee
Dec 08, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 66
65. El resentimiento
Marta talks about resentment, the pain that it causes, and the only ways to overcome it. Transcript here! Do you want to support the production of this podcast? Become a member or Buy me a coffee! :)
Nov 30, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 65
64. El Día de Acción de Gracias
Marta talks about the Thanksgiving celebration in the U.S. and why it is controversial. She also talks about what she is thankful for. Transcript here Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...
Nov 25, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 64
63. Mi cumpleaños
Marta talks about her birthday and how the way she celebrates has changed through her life stages. Transcript here! Do you want to support the production of this podcast? Become a member, or buy me a coffee!...
Nov 22, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 63
62. Los teléfonos en la escuela
Marta talks about the ongoing problem that the use of cellphones in the classroom. Transcript here! Do you want to support this podcast? Become a member or buy me a coffee!
Nov 18, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 62
61. Mi hermano
Marta talks about her younger brother, Antonio. Transcript here Do you want to support this podcast? Become a member or Buy Me a Coffee .
Nov 15, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 61
60. El Día de los Veteranos
Marta talks about Veteran's Day and how it is different from Memorial Day in the US. Transcript here! Do you want to support the production of this podcast? Become a member or Buy Me a Coffee!
Nov 11, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 60
59. Las mariposas monarca
Marta talks about the monarch butterfly and why this insect is so special in Mexican culture. Transcript here! Do you want to support the production of this podcast? Become a member, or Buy Me a Coffee!
Nov 04, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 59
58. La Catrina
Marta talks about La Catrina, the iconic Mexican representation of Death, its origins and significance. Transcript here! Interested in supporting the production of this podcast? You have two options: Become a member here , or Buy Me a Coffee!...
Oct 31, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 58
57. El Día de Muertos
Marta talks about the Day of the Dead celebration and its iconic elements. Transcript here! Become a supporter of this podcast Here, or Buy Me a Coffee
Oct 30, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 57
56. La Llorona
Marta talks about the Mexican legend of La Llorona (The Weeping Woman); a chilling story just in time to get us ready for Halloween! Find the transcript here. Help us continue with the production of this podcast. Here are two options! Anchor , and Buy Me a Coffee . ...
Oct 28, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 56
55. El Halloween
Marta talks about Halloween and the most typical activities that people enjoy during this celebration such as costumes and Trick or Treat. Find the transcript here! Help us continue with the production of this podcast by becoming a member , or Buy Me a Coffee! ...
Oct 28, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 54
54. El aburrimiento
Marta talks about boredom, and how she deals with it. Transcript here! Do you want to help with the production of this podcast? You can be a supporter in Anchor , or Buy Me a Coffee! Thank you for listening!...
Oct 22, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 54
53. Los medios sociales
Marta talks about social media, the pros, and cons. Transcript here . Interested in helping with the production of this podcast? Here are two options: Buy Me a Coffee or become a supporter on Anchor...
Oct 18, 2021•7 min
52. Los tatuajes
Marta talks about tattoos and why people get them. Transcript here! Interested in supporting the production of ¡Cuéntame!? You can do it through Anchor or Buy Me a Coffee!
Oct 14, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 52
51. El Día de la Raza
Marta talks about El Día de la Raza, AKA Columbus Day, and why it is a controversial celebration. Click here for the transcript! Interested in supporting the production of this podcast? Here are two options! Anchor and Buy Me a Coffee! Thank YOU!...
Oct 11, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 51
50. Mi rutina vespertina
Marta talks about her PM routine. Transcript here! Are you interested in helping with this podcast production? There are two platforms to do that! Explore the options here: Anchor or Buy me a Coffee .
Oct 07, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 50
49. Mi rutina matutina
Marta talks about her morning routine. The use of reflexive verbs is the target here! Click here for the transcript. Are you interested in helping with this podcast production? There are two platforms to do that! Explore the options here: Become a supporter or Buy me a Coffee...
Oct 04, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 49
48. Mi mamá
Marta talks about her mother. Script here! Are you interested in helping with this podcast production? There are two platforms to do that! Explore the options here: Become a supporter or Buy me a Coffee...
Sep 30, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 48
47. El código de vestimenta
Marta talks about dress code and how it is a controversial topic for many. Transcript here. Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...
Sep 27, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 47
46. El café
Marta talks about her favorite morning drink, and how it is has some benefits to the health when it is taken in moderation. Transcript here. Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...
Sep 23, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 46
45. Los días de la semana
Marta talks about the days of the week. Which one is her favorite, and which one is her least favorite? Why? Transcript here. Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...
Sep 20, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 45
44. El Día de Independencia de México: La celebración
Marta talks about the big celebration in México for Independence Day. Find the transcript here. Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...
Sep 16, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 44
43. El Día de Independencia de México: La historia
Marta's country has its biggest national holiday this week! Independence Day. Marta talks about how the war for independence from Spain began in 1810. Click here for the transcript. Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...
Sep 13, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 43
42. ¡Se me olvidó!
Marta didn't publish an episode last Monday. She didn't want to make excuses... so she explains why: She forgot! It happened to be Labor Day... but it was not the reason. She just forgot... and for that, feels embarrassed and apologizes. She happens to be in the middle of adapting to a new family dynamic with her two exchange students... but that is not a reason. She forgot! and for that, feels embarrassed and apologizes. Find the Transcript here Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Co...
Sep 09, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 42
41. El cumpleaños de mi hermana
Today is the birthday of Marta's sister, and to celebrate her, Marta talks about her and how happy she is to have her in her life. Transcript here! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...
Sep 02, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 41