215. La leyenda del Popocatépetl

218. La lucha libre

¡Hola, hola! Welcome back to ¡Cuéntame! Today we’re stepping into the exciting world of las luchas in Mexico! In this episode, you’ll learn about the colorful masks, the dramatic characters, and why lucha libre is such an important part of Mexican culture. Get ready for heroes, villains, acrobatics, and lots of fun while practicing your Spanish! Here is the transcript! [https://docs.google.com/document/d/15W2av9ylS5kNaciCt2K9Ooo6Ho2YAe6thhXzRtUa98U/edit?usp=sharing] If you enjoy the podcast, please support us by leaving a rating with stars on your favorite podcast platform. Those ratings help more Spanish learners discover ¡Cuéntame! and they truly make a huge difference for us. And we would LOVE to hear from you! Send us a voice message to 1920-361-3329 and tell us where you’re listening from, what episodes you enjoy, or even practice your Spanish with us. Your voice message might be featured in a future episode! Also, if you are interested in learning Spanish with us in a more personal way, click here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOcHRgxyzHqgzOh04tX4hu9QeeTV6nl_nGkIeyY_pK3XHusw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=104527452195859729557] to learn more about our virtual Spanish classes. We would love to have you join our community. Now… ¡vamos a las luchas! Email us! [cuentamemarta@gmail.com]   Buy Me a Coffee [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cuentame]       Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/818645755697629/?notif_id=1623692518834250¬if_t=groups_member_joined&ref=notif] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@marta.cuentame] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/cuentame.podcast/]

217. Aventuras en Ecuador

In this special episode of ¡Cuéntame!, we share all the unforgettable adventures from our school trip to Ecuador! From standing on the equator line in Quito to exploring ancient ruins, hiking through breathtaking mountains, visiting waterfalls, and learning about Ecuadorian culture, this trip was full of surprises, challenges, laughter, and incredible memories with our students. We also talk about the unexpected travel chaos that started our journey, the amazing moments that made it all worth it, and the lessons we learned along the way. If you love travel stories, cultural experiences, and comprehensible Spanish, you are going to love this episode! Transcript here! [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aUGYf349YFGPShUtCcwrgzu6gPsxPkgI25tif02yJlI/edit?usp=sharing] Be sure to click on the Facebook link [https://www.facebook.com/RHSPANISHTRAVELS] to see pictures from our adventures in Ecuador and experience the journey with us. Thank you for listening and for supporting ¡Cuéntame! Your support helps us continue creating content for Spanish learners around the world. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider sharing it, leaving a review, or supporting us so we can keep bringing you more stories and adventures! ⁠Email us!⁠ [cuentamemarta@gmail.com]   ⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠ [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cuentame]       ⁠Facebook Group⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/818645755697629/?notif_id=1623692518834250¬if_t=groups_member_joined&ref=notif] ⁠TikTok ⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@marta.cuentame] ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/cuentame.podcast/]

216. ¡Vamos a Ecuador!

🎙️ Episode 216: Let’s Go to Ecuador! In this episode, Marta shares exciting news. She is traveling to Ecuador with a group of students. She talks about the upcoming adventure, the travel itinerary, and the incredible places they will visit, including Quito, the equatorial line, waterfalls in Baños, Inca ruins, and beautiful cities in the Andes. She is excited… but also a little nervous because a snowstorm in Wisconsin might affect the flight. Transcript here! [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SskjLcQoXZHQBV4CdclWf6ywnzVvXCc43uYxElAeS6w/edit?tab=t.0] Interested in a virtual Spanish class with Marta? Click here! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOcHRgxyzHqgzOh04tX4hu9QeeTV6nl_nGkIeyY_pK3XHusw/viewform?usp=header] If you enjoy the podcast, please support the show by rating and sharing it with other Spanish learners. Stay connected with us: Email us! [cuentamemarta@gmail.com]   Buy Me a Coffee [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cuentame]       Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/818645755697629/?notif_id=1623692518834250¬if_t=groups_member_joined&ref=notif] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@marta.cuentame]Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/cuentame.podcast/] You can also send a voice message in Spanish or English to 1-920-361-3329.

215. La leyenda del Popocatépetl

Welcome to ¡Cuéntame!, the podcast that helps you practice and improve your Spanish through stories from the Spanish-speaking world. In this episode, Marta shares a very special story. Not only is it one of her favorite legends, it is also the final episode in the series of legends from the Spanish-speaking world. Today’s legend comes from Mexico and tells the tragic and beautiful story behind two of the country’s most famous volcanoes: Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl. According to the legend, these volcanoes were once two people deeply in love. If you are interested in learning more about it,⁠ ⁠check out ⁠⁠ [https://cpli-bookstore.myshopify.com/search?q=yedinak]the short novel for intermediate Spanish learners that I wrote! If you enjoy ¡Cuéntame!, please consider rating the podcast, sharing it with a friend or colleague, and helping other Spanish learners discover the show. And, if you want to take a virtual Spanish class with me, click⁠ ⁠here!⁠⁠ [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOcHRgxyzHqgzOh04tX4hu9QeeTV6nl_nGkIeyY_pK3XHusw/viewform?usp=header]⁠📧Email the show⁠⁠⁠ Buy Me a Coffee ⁠⁠ [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cuentame]to support the podcast⁠ ⁠ Join the Facebook Group⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/818645755697629/?notif_id=1623692518834250¬if_t=groups_member_joined&ref=notif] Follow along on⁠ ⁠TikTok ⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@marta.cuentame]and⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/cuentame.podcast/] You can also send a voice message in Spanish or English to 1-920-361-3329 to participate in upcoming episodes!

214. Bad Bunny y el Supertazón

In this episode of ¡Cuéntame!, Marta talks about the Super Bowl halftime show and Bad Bunny’s historic performance. She explores why the show was important for Latino representation, the reactions it generated, and what it reveals about culture, identity, and belonging in the United States. Transcript here! [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xZ7jh-LAbit8z0tYOUv8UKh8qw57RG0ic28uqof3PnY/edit?usp=sharing] Listeners are invited to email the show [cuentamemarta@gmail.com], support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cuentame], and join the Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/818645755697629/?notif_id=1623692518834250¬if_t=groups_member_joined&ref=notif]. Follow ¡Cuéntame! on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@marta.cuentame] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/cuentame.podcast/] for extra content and updates. If you are interested in my online class, click here! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOcHRgxyzHqgzOh04tX4hu9QeeTV6nl_nGkIeyY_pK3XHusw/viewform?usp=header] 🎙️ You can also send a voice message in Spanish or English to 1-920-361-3329 to share your thoughts.