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Un día en español

Come along for a memorable day in the life of a real Spanish speaker!These stories told in basic Spanish will transport you around the Spanish-speaking world, with helpful guidance and learning tips in English along the way.Are you ready for a challenge? Then listen to the “Un día en español - monolingüe” series. From season 2 onwards, a Spanish-speaking host will guide you through the same stories.We’d love to hear what you think of the podcast. Send us an email at [email protected] and remember to mention “Un día en español” in the subject line.

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  1. 48

    S2E10 - Story only: A New Life Over the Atlantic

    Here you can listen to Michelle’s story without the English narration.We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3rRWqvv

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    S2E10 - A New Life Over the Atlantic

    Michelle from Venezuela is going to leave her country and embark on a new life. She’s moving to Berlin, Germany, where things aren’t so easy for her, but she meets every obstacle head-on.Let us know what you think of Season 2 in this short survey: https://bit.ly/3LPfZN1Don’t just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: https://bit.ly/37D4pG9

  3. 46

    S2E9 - Story only: Death was not a Beach

    Here you can listen to Silvía’s story without the English narration.We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story! Learn more: https://bit.ly/36Lo5XJ

  4. 45

    S2E9 - Death was not a Beach

    Sílvia from Spain shares a childhood story about overcoming her fears with us.When she was a child, Sílvia had a worry that no adult could ease, until she saw an episode of one of her favorite TV shows…Don’t just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: https://bit.ly/36LnR2PLet us know what you think of Season 2 in this short survey! https://bit.ly/3LPfZN1

  5. 44

    S2E8 - Story only: A True Spartan

    Here you can listen to Angel’s story without the English narration.We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3jbqfTn

  6. 43

    S2E8 - A True Spartan

    Ángel Raúl lives in Hawaii and today he’s getting ready to face a new challenge. He’s going to take part in the Spartan Race, in which both his physical and mental strength will be put to the test.Don’t just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: https://bit.ly/3LpU5iNLet us know what you think of Season 2 in this short survey! https://bit.ly/3LPfZN1

  7. 42

    S2E7 - Story only: The Legend of Juan Noj

    Here you can listen to Lionel’s story without the English narration.We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3iBxMdK

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    S2E7 - The Legend of Juan Noj

    Lionel from Guatemala tells us a story of a mysterious experience he had as a child.On the way home after a night of fishing with his father, they have an encounter that Lionel will never forget. Don’t just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: https://bit.ly/3D8K5aXLet us know what you think of Season 2 in this short survey! https://bit.ly/3LPfZN1

  9. 40

    S2E6 - Story only: My Friend Chelo

    Here you can listen to Laura’s story without the English narration.We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story! Learn more: https://bit.ly/363jS0J

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    S2E6 - My Friend Chelo

    Laura, an Italian teacher in Mexico City, tells us about a very special student. Chelo is sick, but wants to learn Italian so she can travel to Italy once she’s healthy again.Don’t just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: https://bit.ly/3IUYFVjLet us know what you think of Season 2 in this short survey! https://bit.ly/3LPfZN1

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    S2E5 - Story only: Love in the Time of Corona

    Here you can listen to Minette’s story without the English narration.We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3rOX51d

  12. 37

    S2E5 - Love in the Time of Corona

    Minette from Mexicali says that we all do crazy things for love, herself included!She’s trying to move to Colombia to live with her girlfriend, but a global pandemic is getting in the way!Don’t just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: https://bit.ly/3uQ30oBLet us know what you think of Season 2 in this short survey! https://bit.ly/3LPfZN1

  13. 36

    S2E4 - Story only: A Tour of the Senses

    Here you can listen to Francisco’s story without the English narration.We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3BkDaun

  14. 35

    S2E4 - A Tour of the Senses

    Join Francisco, a charming tour guide from the North of Spain, on one of his tours.He’ll show an American family around an area he knows by heart, and they’ll do a tour through beautiful vineyards that they’ll never forget. Don’t just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: https://bit.ly/3LwWrNWLet us know what you think of Season 2 in this short survey! https://bit.ly/3LPfZN1

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    S2E3 - Story only: A Paranormal Pajama Party

    Here you can listen to Sofía’s story without the English narration.We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story! Learn more: https://bit.ly/34Oz5SP

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    S2E3 - A Paranormal Pajama Party

    Sofía lives in Cancún and today she’s going to a sleepover with her three friends.But the evening takes an unexpected turn when the scary stories they’re telling get just a little too real…Don’t just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: https://bit.ly/3I5LJLILet us know what you think of Season 2 in this short survey! https://bit.ly/3LPfZN1

  17. 32

    S2E2 - Story only: The day el Sabino fell

    Here you can listen to Ignacio’s story without the English narration.We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3nAmf1a

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    S2E2 - The day el Sabino fell

    Ignacio is planning to celebrate his 30th birthday on the canals of Xochimilco. But this celebration is far from what he expected, since the locals put everything on hold to see if el Sabino is alright after his fall. But who’s el Sabino, and why is he so important to the people of Xochimilco? Don’t just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: https://bit.ly/3fAS3yELet us know what you think of Season 2 in this short survey! https://bit.ly/3LPfZN1

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    S2E1 - Story only: A Tormentous Hike

    Listen to Gissell’s story about an adventurous and unforgettable hike in Costa Rica. Let us know what you think at [email protected] the transcript here: https://bit.ly/3JMkWWs

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    S2E1 - A Tormentous Hike

    Gissell goes on a hike in Costa Rica that’s a bit less relaxing than she expected. She goes to Braulio Carrillo National Park with her friend, and the active volcano isn’t even the most threatening thing in store for them!Don’t just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: https://bit.ly/3qUP5tMLet us know what you think of Season 2 in this short survey! https://bit.ly/3LPfZN1

  21. 28

    S2E0 - Trailer

    Un día en español, Babbel’s podcast for Spanish learners, is back for a new season! From hiking on top of a volcano to paranormal pajama parties, follow your host Sebastian for more unforgettable real stories told by Spanish speakers from around the world.

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    S1E13 - Story only: Landing my dream TV job

    Here you can listen to Daniela’s story with Spanish narration. We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story!Don’t just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: https://bit.ly/3cgXkKO or visit https://babbel.com/podcastsLet us know what you think at [email protected]

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    S1E13 - Landing my TV dream job

    Daniela from the Dominican Republic wants to land a film job in New York.This requires getting up at 5 each morning, searching for sets around the city, and cold-calling producers. Today, she’s got a lead for the hit TV show Orange Is the New Black and gets ready to go out and get her dream job. Let us know what you think of Season 1 in this short survey! https://forms.gle/HFtt4NwQF1FEbGwZ7Don’t just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: https://bit.ly/3sFxBSa or visit https://babbel.com/podcasts Let us know what you think at [email protected]

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    S1E12 - Story only: Salsa dancing date in Brooklyn

    Here you can listen to Francisco’s story with Spanish narration. We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story!Don’t just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: https://bit.ly/3ePL9X5 or visit https://babbel.com/podcastsLet us know what you think at [email protected]

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    S1E12 - Salsa dancing date in Brooklyn

    Francisco has a date at a salsa party tonight and he really doesn’t want to mess up. Unfortunately, Francisco is a notoriously bad dancer, and everyone assumes all Latinos dance so well! Will stereotypes and a lack of rhythm get in the way of his chances to find love in the big city?Don’t just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: https://bit.ly/3Q2syc5 or visit https://babbel.com/podcastsLet us know what you think at [email protected]

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    S1E11 - Story only: Journey to Monkey Island

    Here you can listen to Karina's story with Spanish narration. We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story!Don’t just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: https://bit.ly/2Qame6j or visit https://babbel.com/podcastsLet us know what you think at [email protected]

  27. 22

    S1E11 - Journey to Monkey Island

    Karina is going to the Peruvian Amazon to volunteer at a wildlife refuge for monkeys. A dream come true! But the journey to get there ends up being more adventurous than she had hoped for and she finds herself gambling with her future, literally. Don’t just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: https://bit.ly/3vS1GES or visit https://babbel.com/podcasts Let us know what you think at [email protected]

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    S1E10 - Story only: The great empanada bake off

    Here you can listen to Tomas’ story with Spanish narration. We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story!Don’t just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: https://bit.ly/3qSi4MM or visit https://babbel.com/podcastsLet us know what you think at [email protected]

  29. 20

    S1E10 - The great empanada bake off

    Join a group of bright high school kids as they make money for a trip to Patagonia.Find out how this group of entrepreneurial-minded high school kids are getting cash together to pay for a school trip – and they’re learning about traditional cooking at the same time.Don’t just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: https://bit.ly/3TYn0QT or visit https://babbel.com/podcastsLet us know what you think at [email protected]

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    S1E9 - Story only: Meeting the family... in Spanish

    Micaela shares how she introduced her English boyfriend to her family, in Spanish.We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story!Don’t just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: https://bit.ly/38KHHZY or visit https://babbel.com/podcastsLet us know what you think at [email protected]

  31. 18

    S1E9 - Meeting the family... in Spanish

    Micaela introduces her English boyfriend to her family for the first time.Meeting the family can be stressful enough as it is – without the added complications of not speaking the same language! Find out if Micaela’s boyfriend can handle this challenge. Don’t just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: https://bit.ly/3dhG9Ig or visit https://babbel.com/podcastsLet us know what you think at [email protected]

  32. 17

    S1E8 - Story only: Mom’s (not quite) farewell

    Listen to Alexandra’s story of touring Puerto Rico island with her family in Spanish.We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story!Don’t just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: https://bit.ly/3s4MqNT or visit https://babbel.com/podcastsLet us know what you think at [email protected]

  33. 16

    S1E8 - Mom’s (not quite) farewell

    Alexandra and her family tour the island of Puerto Rico, but her mom’s feeling ill.After a week with friends on Isla Culebra on the coast of Puerto Rico, Alexandra's mom and dad pick her up to take her back to San Juan. Her mom doesn't feel well, but she insists the family tours around the island of Puerto Rico to visit her favorite places.Don't just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: https://bit.ly/3u8fMLS or visit https://babbel.com/podcastsLet us know what you think at [email protected]

  34. 15

    S1E7 - Story only: “Taking” the subway in Buenos Aires

    Here you can listen to Daphene’s story with Spanish narration. We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story!Don’t just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: https://bit.ly/3vxahYG or visit https://babbel.com/podcastsLet us know what you think at [email protected]

  35. 14

    S1E7 - “Taking” the subway in Buenos Aires

    As Daphene rides the subway in Buenos Aires, she has an unexpected misunderstanding.Originally from Puerto Rico, Daphene is an exchange student who is trying to navigate the big city that she temporarily calls home. She realises that even native speakers of Spanish can make hilarious mistakes.Don’t just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: bit.ly/3w0sBOE or visit https://babbel.com/podcasts Let us know what you think at [email protected]

  36. 13

    S1E6 - Story only: Fake wedding in Montevideo

    Listen in Spanish to Martina’s story of fake weddings.We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story!Don’t just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: https://bit.ly/3ln5ft6 or visit https://babbel.com/podcastsLet us know what you think at [email protected]

  37. 12

    S1E6 - Fake wedding in Montevideo

    Martina takes us on a trip to Montevideo, Uruguay, to attend an unusual local event.In Uruguay, like in many other places around the world, people are waiting longer before getting married. But where does that leave all the 20-somethings who crave unforgettable “wedding” parties with food, drinks and dancing? Well, they arrange fake weddings, known as “falsas bodas”! Don’t just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: bit.ly/3JmM13A or visit https://babbel.com/podcasts Let us know what you think at [email protected]

  38. 11

    S1E5 - Story only: Surprise at the CN Tower

    Hear about Ángela’s visit up Toronto’s famous CN Tower with her boyfriend in Spanish.We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story!Don’t just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: https://bit.ly/3qSNaE2 or visit https://babbel.com/podcastsLet us know what you think at [email protected]

  39. 10

    S1E5 - Surprise at the CN Tower

    Ángela from Colombia joins her boyfriend in Canada and they go up Toronto’s CN Tower.They’ve had a long distance relationship for years, but now, Ángela is finally able to spend some time in Toronto to take an English course. They go on a date up the CN Tower and Ángela gets the surprise of a lifetime.Don’t just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: bit.ly/3JnHr53 or visit https://babbel.com/podcasts Let us know what you think at [email protected]

  40. 9

    S1E4 - Story only: Meeting my sister for the first time

    Listen in Spanish to Melina’s story of going to meet her younger sister in Cusco.We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story! Don’t just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: https://bit.ly/3vwk9la or visit https://babbel.com/podcastsLet us know what you think at [email protected]

  41. 8

    S1E4 - Meeting my sister for the first time

    Melina from Peru travels to Cusco to meet her younger sister for the first time.Listen to Melina’s story about that very special day as she and her family travel to Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca empire.Don’t just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: bit.ly/3xDEmew or visit https://babbel.com/podcasts Let us know what you think at [email protected]

  42. 7

    S1E3 - Story only: Teaching Spanish to American students

    Listen to Carmela’s story of her first day as a college teacher in the USA in Spanish.We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story!Don’t just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: https://bit.ly/3eKwADV or visit https://babbel.com/podcastsLet us know what you think at [email protected]

  43. 6

    S1E3 - Teaching Spanish to American students

    Carmela is nervous on the first day of her new job as a Spanish teacher at a college.She’s gone to the United States from Spain and is filled with nerves about teaching. She wonders if the students will be able to follow a whole class taught only in Spanish.Don’t just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: bit.ly/43ZW3Ru or visit https://babbel.com/podcasts Let us know what you think at [email protected]

  44. 5

    S1E2 - Story only: My pet armadillos

    Listen in Spanish to Julio’s story of growing up in Mexico with rainforest wildlife.We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story!Don’t just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: https://bit.ly/3rRwtdF or visit https://babbel.com/podcastsLet us know what you think at [email protected]

  45. 4

    S1E2 - My pet armadillos

    Julio and his family live in a part of Mexico that has a rainforest and wildlife.His dad rescues wild animals from the dangers of the highway, including two armadillos, that they name Chato and Chebo. Find out how they bring total chaos to the household one day.Don’t just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: bit.ly/4aQWvDQ or visit https://babbel.com/podcasts Let us know what you think at [email protected]

  46. 3

    S1E1 - Story only: Surfing in Puerto Escondido

    Listen to Andrea in Spanish as she shares her story about surfing for the first time.We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story!Don’t just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: https://bit.ly/3eR09Um or visit https://babbel.com/podcastsLet us know what you think at [email protected]

  47. 2

    S1E1 - Surfing in Puerto Escondido

    Join Andrea, who’s living in Mexico, as she attempts to go surfing for the first time.She loves hanging out at the beach and has always wanted to try surfing, but something has been holding her back. This particular day, she decides not to let anything stop her – with a little help from a new friend. Don't just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: bit.ly/3Uia9KJ or visit https://babbel.com/podcastsLet us know what you think at [email protected]

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    Introducing Un día en español: A Spanish learning podcast

    Beginner Spanish learners, here’s a new podcast of stories told by native speakers! Each episode brings you the story of a memorable day in the life of a Spanish speaker in the U.S. or Latin America. The stories are in basic Spanish, with English guidance provided along the way. Subscribe now!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Come along for a memorable day in the life of a real Spanish speaker!These stories told in basic Spanish will transport you around the Spanish-speaking world, with helpful guidance and learning tips in English along the way.Are you ready for a challenge? Then listen to the “Un día en español - monolingüe” series. From season 2 onwards, a Spanish-speaking host will guide you through the same stories.We’d love to hear what you think of the podcast. Send us an email at [email protected] and remember to mention “Un día en español” in the subject line.

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Babbel

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Come along for a memorable day in the life of a real Spanish speaker!These stories told in basic Spanish will transport you around the Spanish-speaking world, with helpful guidance and learning tips in English along the way.Are you ready for a challenge? Then listen to the “Un día en español -...

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