Best Comprehensible Input Podcasts (2024)

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178. Octubre: El Mes Rosa 9:14

8d ago9:14

9:14

Email us! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group InstagramMarta talks about October being the month to raise awareness for breast cancer worldwide, how it began, what are the objectives and activities around it. She also shares some not-so-good news about her own health... Transcript HERE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cu…

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177. Celebrando a Juan Gabriel 10:57

16d ago10:57

10:57

To close the celebration of HIspanic Heritage Month, Marta celebrates the life and legacy of Juan Gabriel. Transcript here! Email us! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuentamemarta/support

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176. Celebrando a Selena Quintanilla 11:21

1M ago11:21

11:21

Continuing the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Marta talks about the life and legacy of Selena Quintanilla, the Queen of Tex-Mex. Our amazing caller for this episode is Monty, from Texas, but who lives in Florida :) Gracias, Monty! Leave your voice message at +1 (920)361-3329 Transcript here! Email us! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group Instagr…

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175. Celebrando a Sonia Sotomayor 10:59

1M ago10:59

10:59

Continuing with the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Marta talks about Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic woman to become a US Supreme Court Justice. Transcript here! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuentamemarta/support…

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174. El Mes de la Herencia Hispana 10:44

1M ago10:44

10:44

Marta talks about Hispanic Heritage Month in the USA, how it began, why is it in this particular timeframe, and why it is important to celebrate it. This month, we will celebrate SHM by publishing episodes talking about some of the many amazing Hispanic people who contribute to the growth of this country. Transcript here! Follow us on Instagram! @…

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173. Los chismes 8:49

2M ago8:49

8:49

Marta talks about gossip and how it is not a good habit to have! Transcript here! Follow us in Instagram, @cuentame.podcast Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuentamemarta/support

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172. La prisa 8:35

2M ago8:35

8:35

Marta talks about the difficulty of switching her lifestyle from calm, without schedule, to more rigid timings… She thinks that during the school year, time flies and she is always in a hurry! Transcript here! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuentamemarta…

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171. Las elecciones presidenciales 9:22

2M ago9:22

9:22

Marta talks about the current presidential election in the US. Transcript here! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuentamemarta/support

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170. Los cambios 11:43

3M ago11:43

11:43

Marta talks about change, and how some are nice, some not so nice, some permanent and some temporary. Transcript here! Email us at cuentamemarta@gmail.com Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group Follow us on Instagram! @cuentame.podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuentamemarta/support…

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169. El acoso - Parte 2 8:01

4M ago8:01

8:01

Marta shares possible solutions to harassment. Transcript here! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuentamemarta/support

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168. El acoso - Parte 1 7:38

4M ago7:38

7:38

Marta talks about the meaning of harassment and defines three specific types. ⁠Transcript Here!⁠ ⁠Email us!⁠ ⁠Become a supporter!⁠ ⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠ ⁠Facebook Group⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuentamemarta/support

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167. Juneteenth 9:34

4M ago9:34

9:34

Marta joins the celebration of Juneteenth by telling a little bit about its origin, and why it is important to observe it. Transcript HERE Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuentamemarta/support

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166. Guanacaste 8:19

5M ago8:19

8:19

Marta talks about the province of Guanacaste, in Costa Rica, and the origin of its the name. Transcript here! ⁠Email us!⁠ ⁠Become a supporter!⁠ ⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠ ⁠Facebook Group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuentamemarta/support

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165. El eclipse 9:53

7M ago9:53

9:53

Marta is excited because tomorrow there will be a total eclipse! She explains the general idea of how eclipses happen, and also how important it is to watch them properly. ⁠Transcript here⁠Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuentamemarta/support…

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164. ¡Costa Rica! 7:23

8M ago7:23

7:23

Marta is about to travel to Costa Rica with her students! She shares some of the facts about this beautiful country. Transcript here! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuentamemarta/support

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163. La envidia 7:34

8M ago7:34

7:34

Marta talks about envy, and proposes 4 ideas to turn it into something positive. Transcript here Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuentamemarta/support

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162. Los celos 7:10

8M ago7:10

7:10

Marta talks about jealousy, and how it can be a destructive emotion. ⁠Transcript here⁠Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuentamemarta/support

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161. Los malentendidos 7:08

10M ago7:08

7:08

Marta talks about misunderstandings, and how she deals with them in her life. Transcript here Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuentamemarta/support

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160. La depresión posvacacional 8:18

10M ago8:18

8:18

Marta talks about the apathy and lack of energy that follows the Christmas break, and shares her strategies to overcome it. ⁠Transcript here⁠ ⁠Email us!⁠ ⁠Become a supporter!⁠ ⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠ ⁠Facebook Group⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuentamemarta/support

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159. El Día de la Virgen: ¿Manipulación? 8:18

10M ago8:18

8:18

Marta talks about how skeptical people who don't believe that there was a miracle in the story of Juan Diego and la Virgen de Guadalupe. Instead, they think it was all a trick from the Spanish Catholic Church to help the evangelization of Mexico. This is the last of three episodes dedicated to the Day of our Lady of Guadalupe. If you haven’t listen…

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158. El Día de la Virgen: La celebración 7:16

11M ago7:16

7:16

Last episode, Marta talked about the origins of the Day of our Lady of Guadalupe, in Mexico. Today, she is talking about how it is celebrated. It is for students at the novice-mid and above levels, because of length of sentences, uses of tenses and variety of vocabulary. Transcript HERE Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group -…

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157. El Día de la Virgen: La historia 7:22

11M ago7:22

7:22

Marta talks about the history behind the celebration of La Virgen de Guadalupe, on December 12th in Mexico. This episode is for novice-high as it has a variety of new vocabulary, different tenses and conjugation forms.Transcript here!Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co…

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156. ¡Hola, Keeley! 9:09

11M ago9:09

9:09

Marta talks about the new addition to her family: a 4-month-old goldendoodle puppy who they rescued from an unethical breeder. This episode is intermediate level for the number of new vocabulary words, the use of past tenses and subjunctive and also because it is over a minute longer than the normal episode length. Follow the transcript here to aid…

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155. El monstruo del armario-Advanced 9:17

12M ago9:17

9:17

Marta tells once more this scary story written by Pablo Conde. Find the YouTube video here! In this version specially recorded for advanced students, Marta uses higher level grammar and vocabulary. You will listen to Marta tell the story in preterit and imperfect and also use "If" clauses, and subjunctive. Even if you are an advanced student, it is…

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154. El monstruo del armario 9:33

1y ago9:33

9:33

Marta tells the scary story created by Pablo Conde, and that you can find in YouTube here Transcript Here Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuentamemarta/support

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153. Adiós, Mila 8:45

1y ago8:45

8:45

Marta talks about the heartbreak of losing Mila, her beloved dog. Transcript Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuentamemarta/support

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152. Amor a primera vista 8:34

1y ago8:34

8:34

Marta talks about how she found love at first sight during her trip to Europe. Transcript here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1boxwinJZUT70eXlRnLSeE6qyfVv8sPCYi5xJRHl7gUE/edit--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuentamemarta/support

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151. Viajes de verano -Parte 2 7:52

1y ago7:52

7:52

Marta concludes her summer travels with Keith. She is happy for the opportunity she had, but she is also happy to be back home! Transcript here Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuentamemarta/support

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150. Viajes de verano - Parte 1 9:11

1y ago9:11

9:11

Marta talks about the places she visited with her husband after her Paris immersion program ended. She starts in Belgium, France and Spain. She talks about the origin of Tapas, one of the staples of Spanish cuisine. Transcript here! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com…

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149. El final del curso de francés 8:15

1+ y ago8:15

8:15

Marta talks about the end of her experience in the French course and what she learned. She also looks forward to celebrating with her husband. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fGCcUtediGofl7kSdwQVXko1DI0qKikP4EIOkWGeyjQ/edit--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuentamemarta/support…

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148. Mi primera clase en la escuela de francés 8:31

1+ y ago8:31

8:31

Marta talks about how her first day in French school went, and the postcards that she and her classmates had to write. Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eez7_EqxQcpDvbCt_ihkxfSS9fVfg2t92p5d5_BHzuc/edit--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuentamemarta/support…

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147. París: El día de orientación en la escuela 7:51

1+ y ago7:51

7:51

Marta talks about the orientation day at the French school in Paris. Transcript here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f_AEESUK3Tc8C5g0fuLphbNf5DA3eFyB5kVImtUjbVI/edit--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuentamemarta/support

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146. En el metro de París 8:50

1+ y ago8:50

8:50

Marta talks about her exploring the subway in Paris didn’t go as smooth as she would have liked it, and how she met Geraldine, a lovely girl who helped her out! Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hP_aMH_mKiYi1a6JCRWNHZ1-cGtH3wKwyt0gVtpXFyU/edit--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuentamemarta/support…

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145. Abrumada en París 8:23

1+ y ago8:23

8:23

Marta talks about how on her first day in Paris, the difficulty communicating in French made her feel overwhelmed (abrumada), and what gave her the inspiration to continue with her adventure. Transcript here! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CQOfrhCTXCM7HHC_PrCJYagpZUrrW5OqNCMIE9S1-BE/edit--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…

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144. ¡Hola, París! 8:05

1+ y ago8:05

8:05

Marta talks about how her journey of almost three years acquiring French has led her to her new adventure in Paris! Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QNYmjU9HamKk4n0iTDIbS4ihF-1grkZ2XIcB54e9TPU/edit--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuentamemarta/support

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143. La basura 9:28

1+ y ago9:28

9:28

Marta talks about the problem that garbage represents, and how many people don’t dispose of it properly. Transcript link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16uPIubQjB7JA-k7Syd07TaPWjaJcn_Pt7uOVqu_q-5Y/edit--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuentamemarta/support

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142. Mi salud | La conclusión 8:59

1+ y ago8:59

8:59

Marta talks about her health problems and what was the diagnosis. Transcript here! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook GroupIf you have problems with the transcript link, email at cuentamemarta@gmail.com or join the Facebook group. Send a voice message at 1-920-361-3329 in English or Spanish to be included in an episode! Anything…

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141. Las calificaciones en México y en EE. UU. 7:13

1+ y ago7:13

7:13

Marta talks about the grading system in Mexico and the US Transcript here! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuentamemarta/support

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140. Las sorpresas 7:29

1+ y ago7:29

7:29

Marta talks about surprises, and how some people don't like them. Also, talks about a wonderful surprise that Églantine, her French exchange student, received a day before graduation. Transcript here! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuentamemarta/support…

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139. Jenna, llena de amor 8:14

1+ y ago8:14

8:14

Marta talks about Jenna, one of her students who is graduating this year, and how she is truly a role model for adults and teens as well! Transcript here! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuentamemarta/support…

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138. Los mapas de Google 9:20

1+ y ago9:20

9:20

Marta talks about how she took her students on a virtual tour through her hometown in México. Transcript here! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuentamemarta/support

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137. Las inseguridades 11:04

1+ y ago11:04

11:04

Marta talks about her insecurities and how these have caused her stress throughout her life. Transcript here Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuentamemarta/support

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136. Mi salud | parte 3 7:50

1+ y ago7:50

7:50

Marta gives an update on her health issues, and talks about how she has never liked to wait! Also, she is inviting everybody to send a voice message in Spanish using WhatsApp, at +1 920-361-3329. Marta will include your participation in the episode! This episode has the very first one, by one of her exchange students... Transcript here! Email us! B…

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135. ¡El segundo aniversario! 7:24

1+ y ago7:24

7:24

Today, Marta is celebrating the second anniversary of the podcast. To celebrate, she talks about how it all began. She talks about how the French podcast Un Petit Caoua inspired her as a learner and as a teacher. Transcript here! Un Petit Caoua (French Podcast) link Fluency Fast language classes Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Faceboo…

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134. ¡El nuevo logo! 7:38

1+ y ago7:38

7:38

Marta is celebrating the second anniversary of ¡Cuéntame! Dylan Fischer, one of her former Spanish students is the person who designed the logo. In this episode, Marta talks about the modifications of the logo, and how Dylan offered to refresh it as a way to celebrate the anniversary! Now Marta needs your help in choosing the new version! There are…

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133. Mi salud | Parte 2 7:23

1+ y ago7:23

7:23

Marta talks about the results of her recent bloodwork and how she made the mistake to look up for answers in the internet, because it caused her to panic. Transcript here Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuentamemarta/support…

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132. Mi salud 7:33

1+ y ago7:33

7:33

Marta talks about the health issues she has been dealing with for the past several weeks, and her recent visit to the doctor's office, which involves a nurse drawing her blood and sending it to a laboratory for analysis. Here is the transcript! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters…

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131. Caro: ¡pilotos y más pilotos! 7:28

1+ y ago7:28

7:28

Marta continues the story of one of her students, Caroline, and how flying airplanes came to be a family tradition. Here is a link to the newspaper article in English, with more details and pictures! Click here for the transcript. Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p…

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130. Caro, la talentosa 6:52

1+ y ago6:52

6:52

In this first part of two, Marta talks about Caroline, one of her many talented students in Spanish class. Transcript here Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuentamemarta/support

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129. La jubilación 7:38

2y ago7:38

7:38

Marta talks about her parents' retirement. Transcript here Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuentamemarta/support

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