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197. Mi vida - Parte 2: La adolescencia

🎧 Episode 197: Mi vida - Part 2: La adolescenciaIn this episode of ¡Cuéntame!, Marta continues sharing her life story—this time focusing on her teenage years. She reflects on the joys of high school, her love of language learning, and the challenges of growing up in a conservative family. From movie nights with friends to strict rules at home, listeners get a personal glimpse into her adolescence in coastal Mexico—and how societal expectations shaped her experience.This episode is perfect for Spanish learners! It includes two versions: first, a slower-paced version with some English translations to support comprehension, followed immediately by a normal-paced version without translations. Be sure to stick around after the main content for a five-sentence translation quiz to test your understanding!Transcript HERE!If you enjoy the episode, please rate it with stars to help others discover the podcast. You can also support the show through the links below!👉 Email us!👉 Buy Me a Coffee👉 Facebook Group👉 Instagram🎤 Send a voice message in Spanish or English to 1-920-361-3329 and participate in the next episode!

196. Mi vida-Parte 1: La infancia

In this episode of ¡Cuéntame!, Marta takes Spanish learners on a heartfelt and humorous journey through her childhood in the coastal city of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico. From being a top student to getting into a bit of mischief—like passing notes, saying bad words, and even bringing cigarettes to school—Marta shares it all with honesty and charm. Despite the discipline issues, her childhood was filled with joy, outdoor adventures, and love.This episode is specially designed for Spanish learners. First, you'll hear a slow version of the story with English support and brief translations to help you understand. Right after, you'll hear the same story at a natural pace with no translations, so you can challenge your listening skills. And at the very end, stick around for a five-sentence translation quiz to review and reinforce what you learned!If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it and share it with a friend who’s also learning Spanish. Your support helps the podcast grow and reach more language learners worldwide.Transcript HERESteven, here is the link to one of the BEST French teachers! www.aliceayel.com, who also has this YouTube channel. 📬 Email us☕ Buy Me a Coffee👥 Join our Facebook Group📸 Follow us on Instagram🎙️ Send a voice message (Spanish or English) to 1-920-361-3329And don’t miss the next episode—Marta will be sharing stories from her teenage years!

195. La esperanza

Welcome to ¡Cuéntame!, a podcast designed especially for Spanish learners who want to improve their listening skills through real stories and authentic topics—in real Spanish!In Episode 195, host Marta talks about a powerful emotion that keeps us going during difficult times: hope—la esperanza.This podcast episodes include two versions to support different learning levels:First, there’s a scaffolded version, where Marta speaks slowly and includes some English to help guide comprehension.Immediately after, listeners will hear the same episode at a natural pace, without translations, for a more immersive experience.At the end of the episode, there’s a translation quiz to review key vocabulary and check understanding—so be sure to listen all the way through!Listeners are encouraged to rate and review the podcast to help it grow and reach more Spanish learners around the world.⁠Transcript here!⁠To connect further:📧 Send an ⁠email⁠ with questions or feedback☕ Support the podcast via ⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠📱 Follow the community on ⁠Instagram⁠💬 Join the conversation in the ⁠Facebook Group⁠🎙️ And send a voice message in Spanish or English to 1-920-361-3329—Marta would love to hear from you!

194. La inteligencia artificial

🎙️ Episode 194: Artificial IntelligenceIn this episode of ¡Cuéntame!, Marta dives into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence. What is AI? How does it work? And more importantly, how do we use it responsibly? From Siri to ChatGPT, this episode explores how AI is part of our daily lives, the benefits it offers, and the concerns it raises.📧 Email us☕ [Buy Me a Coffee]👥 Join our [Facebook Group]📸 Follow us on [Instagram]📞 Send a voice message in English or Spanish: 1-920-361-3329⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review it—your support helps more people find the show. ¡Gracias!

193. Consejos para graduados

🎓 Episode 193: Tips for GraduatesIn this special episode of ¡Cuéntame!, Marta shares six powerful and inspiring tips for graduates—but these lessons are helpful for anyone at any stage of life. From perseverance to self-care and authenticity, each piece of advice is designed to motivate and uplift. Whether you're graduating or just navigating life, this episode is for you!💬 Have a thought or message to share? Call or text us at 1-920-361-3329 in English or Spanish!📄Transcript HERE📩 Email us | ☕ Buy Me a Coffee | 📘 Join our Facebook Group | 📸 Follow us on Instagram⭐ If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate us with stars on the platform you’re using—it really helps others find the show!