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¡Cuéntame! | Learn Spanish with Comprehensible Input

Marta Ruiz Yedinakpodcasters.spotify.com
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

40. El zoológico

Marta talks about a very interesting zoo that she visited. It is Shamba Safari , where people get through riding in their cars and are able to feed some of the animals that are roaming free. Click here for the transcript . Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...

Aug 30, 20219 minSeason 1Ep. 40

39. El regreso a clases

Marta talks about the return to classes after the summer break. She talks about her room setup and how her school will start without the use of face masks for COVID prevention. Transcript here! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...

Aug 26, 202110 minSeason 1Ep. 39

38. El dolor

Marta talks about the physical pain caused by an incident at the dog park and what she uses to mitigate it. Find the transcript here! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...

Aug 23, 202111 minSeason 1Ep. 38

37. Estudiantes de intercambio

Marta talks about the exciting week ahead, as she is welcoming two exchange students into her home: One girl from Spain and another from Germany. She talks about the main goals for exchange students and the benefits that they get out of this wonderful experience. Transcript here! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...

Aug 20, 202111 minSeason 1Ep. 37

36. Mi amiga Cynthia

Marta talks about Cynthia, her friend from Pennsylvania who just stopped by for a short visit to Wisconsin. Targets: Far/Near Transcript here. Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...

Aug 16, 202111 minSeason 1Ep. 36

35. Visita a México 2021

Marta talks about the rest of her visit to México this year. She stayed mostly home. She couldn't go out much because of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, she could visit her friend, Iván Málaga at his restaurant. Marta talks about him and his mother, Doña Eva, both loved and respected in the city of Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán, for being such generous people. Transcript here. Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...

Aug 12, 202110 minSeason 1Ep. 35

34. Día #1 en México: Restaurante La Perla

Marta talks about her first stop during her most recent visit to México. La Perla is a restaurant in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero. She talks about the different types of food that this restaurant offers, including her favorite shellfish and the different ways she likes to eat it. Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...

Aug 09, 202110 minSeason 1Ep. 34

33. ¡Feliz cumpleaños, Mari!

Marta makes a pause from her series of episodes talking about her recent visit to México, to celebrate Mari's birthday. Mari is the extraordinary woman who was her nanny and became much more than that for her and her entire family. Transcript here. Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...

Aug 05, 202111 minSeason 1Ep. 33

32. Mi regreso de México

Marta talks about the stressful return to the US after visiting her family in México during pandemic restrictions and stipulations. Click here for the transcript. Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...

Aug 02, 202110 minSeason 1Ep. 31

31. Los deportes

In this episode, Marta talks about the sports she likes watching at the Olympics, what some members of her family do to exercise, and also what she used to practice in college. Here is the transcript! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...

Jul 29, 202110 minSeason 1Ep. 31

30. La música

In this episode, Marta talks about music, her favorite genre, and singers, as well as a really cool tradition with Mariachi bands in México. Click here for the transcript ! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...

Jul 26, 202110 minSeason 1Ep. 30

29. Los pasatiempos|Parte 2

Marta talks about one of her favorite hobbies: going to the movies! Click here for the transcript Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...

Jul 22, 20219 minSeason 1Ep. 29

28. Los pasatiempos|Parte 1

In this part one of two, Marta talks about her favorite pastimes or hobbies. Click here for the transcript. Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...

Jul 19, 202110 minSeason 1Ep. 28

27. Los acentos|Parte 2

Marta continues reflecting on accents in second language communication. She points out how variations in accent and vocabulary happen not only in second language usage but also within our own primary language. Transcript Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...

Jul 15, 202110 minSeason 1Ep. 27

26. Los acentos|Parte 1

Marta talks about the different accents that people who speak languages other than their native language have, and how accents are a motive for celebration rather than shame. Transcript Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...

Jul 12, 202110 minSeason 1Ep. 26

25. Sentirse culpable

Marta talks about what causes her to feel guilty and how to prevent such a sad feeling. Transcript here. Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...

Jul 08, 20218 minSeason 1Ep. 25

24. El Cuatro de Julio

Marta talks about the Fourth of July celebration in the U.S. and how it is celebrated where she lives. Transcript here. Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...

Jul 05, 202110 minSeason 1Ep. 24

23. La chica del parque

Marta talks about Claire, a girl she met at the dog park. She talks about the reasons why she was impressed by her, and how her future plans now that she finished college are inspiring for all women. Transcript here! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...

Jul 01, 202110 minSeason 1Ep. 23

22. ¿Frío o calor?

Marta talks about the perfect weather (in temperatures) and the misconception of many people who think that Mexico is entirely hot. Click here for the transcript Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...

Jun 28, 20218 minSeason 1Ep. 22

21. ¡A viajar!

Marta talks about traveling again in July after COVID kept her from visiting her family in México last summer. She discusses her preferred mean of transportation and why flying is not her favorite. Here is the transcript. Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...

Jun 24, 20219 minSeason 1Ep. 21

20. El Día del Sol

Marta talks about the International Day of the Sun, and how it is celebrated in the Año Nuevo Andino in the Southern Hemisphere. Transcript Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...

Jun 21, 20219 minSeason 1Ep. 20

19. El Día del Padre

In this episode, Marta talks about the Father's Day celebration in México and other countries, as well as its origin. Click here for the transcript. Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...

Jun 17, 20219 minSeason 1Ep. 19

18. Las mascotas|Parte 2

Marta talks about the responsibilities that imply having a pet. Click here for the transcript of this episode . Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...

Jun 14, 20219 minSeason 1Ep. 18

17. Las mascotas|Parte 1

In part 1 of this topic, Marta talks about different kinds of pets, and how people prefer different pets for different reasons. She talks about Maya, a labrador dog that she had for 13 years, and also about her current dog, Mila. Here is the transcript for this episode.

Jun 10, 20219 minSeason 1Ep. 17

16. El Mes del Orgullo LGBTQ

Marta talks about the origin of Pride Month and what it is about. Here is the transcript for this episode. Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...

Jun 07, 20218 minSeason 1Ep. 16

15. Las vacaciones de verano

Marta talk about summer vacation and the things that she likes doing during that period. It is an opportunity to renew and change habits. Click here for the transcript and if you want to support this podcast, click here ! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...

Jun 03, 20217 minSeason 1Ep. 15

14. El Día de Recordación

Marta talks about Memorial Day in the EE. UU. Click here for the transcript .  Email us!     Become a supporter!    Buy Me a Coffee           Facebook Group...

May 31, 20218 minSeason 1Ep. 14

13. Graduación en tiempos del COVID

Marta talks about the class of 2021 and how they pushed through with a good attitude and hard work to be able to graduate this year. Click here for the transcript. Want to support this podcast? Click here! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...

May 27, 20219 minSeason 1Ep. 13

12. Las quinceañeras|Parte 2

In this second part of Quinceañeras, Marta talks about the specific activities and rituals included in the celebration.  Click here for the transcript  Email us!     Become a supporter!    Buy Me a Coffee     Facebook Group...

May 24, 20219 minSeason 1Ep. 12

11. Desastres naturales-Special Weekend Episode

In this special weekend episode, Marta talks about natural disasters in general, but more specifically about earthquakes. She talks about her personal experience as a middle school student, when the devastating earthquake of 1985 happened while she was in school. A video is included in the transcript of this episode . Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...

May 23, 202110 minSeason 1Ep. 11