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Learn Spanish with Stories

Learn Spanish with Stories

Lingo Mastery Spanish

Learn Spanish with Stories is the number one podcast for upper beginner to intermediate Spanish learners. The main objective of this podcast is to give students fun and interesting stories from Latin America to help students with Spanish immersion. You can read while you listen if you head over to podcast.lingomastery.com to find the transcript.

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Have you ever wondered why Paraguay isn’t really a big, star destination in South America? In fact, it’s actually one of the least talked about locations in all of Latin America despite its size and location.

Well, this might have a lot to do with the fact that it went through a truly terrible war in the 1800s that decimated its infrastructure and even its population (up to HALF of Paraguayans died!), leaving the country more or less in ruins, and in need of serious rebuilding.

And who were the culprits? That would be an interesting alliance between the Empire of Brazil (yes, it was an empire once), Argentina and Uruguay – in other words, what would be known as The Triple Alliance.

But what caused the War of the Triple Alliance, and why did it get so ugly? Find out in today’s episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast!

Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/1175

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One of the most interesting thing about sports in Latin America is how varied they can be, with most of them having been imported from Europe. However, there is one particular sport that Latin Americans haven’t simply adopted but actually mastered, playing it at a level that surpasses those who influenced them to play it in the first place. We’re talking about baseball.

With countless athletes from Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, and both Colombia and Venezuela holding some of the most incredible world records, it is clear that Latin Americans have a level of domination seen in few other sports. Let’s dive into this subject in our latest episode of Learn Spanish with Stories!

Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/1083

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Learn Spanish with Stories - Why We Love Latin America (Por Qué Amamos Latinoamérica)
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06/07/22 • 28 min

We have reached the Season 1 Finale of our podcast – and this episode is a bit different. Although we have typically told the story from a third-person perspective (apart from Episode 2 – Últimas Horas), this episode is a first-person tale by your narrator, Anthony, in which he explains just how Latin America can take over your heart and mind. With its natural beauty, wonderful locations, lovely people and fantastic variety of cultures, Latin America is a place to love.

And just as importantly, he explains the problems that you may face while there, alongside how Latin Americans deal with them to be among the happiest and positive people on the entire planet.

The end of the first season of our Spanish-learning journey, this is Episode 36 of our Learn Spanish with Stories podcast – Why We Love Latin America. Enjoy... and see you in Season 2! (Coming in October 2022)

Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/1074

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In 1985, Colombia was going through one of its most terrible periods in all its history. On one side, Pablo Escobar was destabilizing the nation with his drug trade and violence, and the Cali Cartel was growing in power. On the other, only two years before, a terrible earthquake had destroyed the city of Popayán, scarring the memories of local citizens and bringing fear to those around the nation.

But before the nation could recover, an even more horrific event struck – one that would be seared not only into the minds of Colombians, but of all humans worldwide. The brave, pleading eyes of Omayra Sanchez, the desperation of her rescuers, the pain and terror following a volcanic eruption and the avalanche of hot mud that followed...

This is the story of the eruption of Nevado del Ruiz: the Armero Tragedy, and all the horror - as well as the courage - that followed.

Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/1172

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Eva 'Evita' Perón, a woman who caused so much amazement and admiration over the decades that even Madonna, the Queen of Pop, begged to play her in a film. A young woman who, despite growing into the wealth of Argentine politics, actually came from a poor background and knew what it meant to be hungry.
The wife of controversial president, Juan Domingo Perón, Evita was a radically contrasting figure. On the one hand, she mingled with the poor and brought women's rights forward a few decades...
On the other, she and her husband were supporters of fascism across the world, including figures such as Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler.
But we'll let you conclude as to how you feel about her, because nobody (not even the greatest humans of all time) are either "good" or "bad".
Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/1187

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What will Latin America look like in 2040? It's a question that many experts and onlookers have been asking for a while now. With climate change, socioeconomic equality and the security of the region having become such important subjects in recent decades, one must wonder if the nation comprising Latin America are ready to face them.
This is why two experts, Laura and Rafael, have united to create a new global initiative that will bring Latin America forward several decades and get the wheels of progress turning.
In this special DUAL episode, we touch upon a story of two visionaries who join forces to create an ambitious project together - one that will change the future of Latin America forever.
Enjoy this week's episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast - and get ready, you haven't seen anything like this yet!
Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/1196

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Learn Spanish with Stories - The Last Hours (Últimas Horas)

The Last Hours (Últimas Horas)

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10/19/21 • 24 min

Venezuela’s crisis is well known across the world – over 5.5 million Venezuelans have left the nation since 2014, due to countless issues of food shortages, a lack of fuel for vehicles and government-sponsored repression against protests. In this episode, we talk precisely about one of the worst events in recent Venezuelan history: the protests of February 12, 2014. From a first-person perspective, you will learn exactly what occurred on this day; a tragic day of great sadness and loss that will never be forgotten.
Transcript of this episode is available at: podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/594

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Learn Spanish with Stories - The Lost City of Colombia (La Ciudad Perdida de Colombia)
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10/15/21 • 20 min

In the dense jungles of Colombia’s Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, there lies a mysterious “lost city”, which was hidden among the bushes, trees and forgotten trails for over 2,000 years. Home to mystical roads, ritualistic boulders and an immense stone staircase that had remained invisible for centuries until the 1970s, the story behind this enigmatic location will blow your mind.
Transcript of this episode is available at: podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/459

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Mexico has been through its fair share of injustice when it comes to foreign powers, and I'm not even talking of that time when they signed away 55% of its territory to the United States of America, but of something much more ridiculous.
You see, in the 1830s, a small dispute over a local bakery turned into an international geopolitical conflict between Mexico and France, with bombings, embargoes and tensions heightened to the maximum. It also led us to learn just how vulnerable Latin American countries were when faced with a European tyrant.
But this small description isn't enough to explain how bizarre the entire situation was, so I recommend you check out this week's episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast!
Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/1535

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Did you grow up loving dinosaurs like me? Maybe, maybe not, but you have to admit that it's sad how they disappeared. One day they were out there doing their thing, and then BOOM! A giant asteroid fell from the sky and ended them all.

But where did that asteroid land? To be honest, there are mixed studies, but it is widely believed that the Yucatan extinction event was the cause for the disappearance of dinosaurs and 75% of all animal and plant life on Earth. Its crater, specifically known as The Chicxulub Crater, was discovered relatively recently (in the 1970s) and is still an extremely interesting subject of study.

In this latest episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast, we'll dig deep into the story of this now-hidden crater, the story of the asteroid that caused it, and the fate of the dinosaurs 65-66 million years ago, all while learning Spanish. Enjoy!

Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/1180

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How many episodes does Learn Spanish with Stories have?

Learn Spanish with Stories currently has 120 episodes available.

What topics does Learn Spanish with Stories cover?

The podcast is about Spanish Language, Learn Spanish, How To, Language Learning, Podcasts and Education.

What is the most popular episode on Learn Spanish with Stories?

The episode title 'The Triple Alliance War, The Dark History of the South (La Guerra de la Triple Alianza, La Oscura Historia del Sur)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Learn Spanish with Stories?

The average episode length on Learn Spanish with Stories is 27 minutes.

How often are episodes of Learn Spanish with Stories released?

Episodes of Learn Spanish with Stories are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Learn Spanish with Stories?

The first episode of Learn Spanish with Stories was released on Oct 15, 2021.

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