Listen, Read, Interact - Spanish

Podyallup Episode 76 is about local sports, community events, and the small ways people can add value back to Puyallup. https://podyallup.comSupport the Show Show Notes

Episode 75 reflects on consistency, youth baseball, local sports, school arts events, Pierce College happenings, and upcoming events at the Washington State Fairgrounds, including Dozer Day Seattle and the Cryptid Tattoo and Obscurities Expo. https://podyallup.comSupport the Show Show Notes

Andrew talks PCR Giants baseball, the cost of travel ball, and what it would take to build a stronger, more affordable youth sports culture in Puyallup. https://podyallup.comSupport the Show Show Notes

A story-based interactive episode for beginning leaners of Spanish. A0-A2 level recommended. Show Notes (Plus Related Activities)Support the ShowThe Input LedgerFree Course for True Beginners: START HERETelling Time in Spanish Minicourse: TELLING TIMEWhat's your proficiency level in Spanish? Free QuizOnline Spanish Lessons and classes: Tacoma Language Academy https://listenreadinteract.com

Hyperlocal Puyallup update covering youth baseball, SPSL standings, school events, this weekend’s must-see happenings at the Washington State Fairgrounds, and more. https://podyallup.comSupport the Show Show Notes

A conversation with Pat Warfel covering technology’s impact on everyday skills, local Puyallup issues, and practical reflections on driving, education, and community life. https://podyallup.comSupport the Show Show Notes

Part 2/3 of a series for late beginners to intermediate Spanish learners. Each episode is a self-contained lesson designed to ample opportunities for listening, reading, and interacting with Spanish. Lots of activities are available on the show notes page for this episode. Show Notes (Plus Related Activities)Support the ShowThe Input LedgerFree Course for True Beginners: START HERETelling Time in Spanish Minicourse: TELLING TIMEWhat's your proficiency level in Spanish? Free QuizOnline Spanish Lessons and classes: Tacoma Language Academy https://listenreadinteract.com

Stepping into a Cal Ripken Majors head coaching role, this episode explores draft strategy, building computer-assisted lineup tools, and the responsibility of leading young athletes with purpose and character. It also covers local school arts and sports updates, upcoming Fair events, and new developments at Tacoma Language Academy. https://podyallup.comSupport the Show Show Notes

A short story and accompanying interactive activities (see show notes page) for A1-B1 beginners/intermediates in Spanish. Perfect for learners who want simple and engaging comprehensible input. Show Notes (Plus Related Activities)Support the ShowThe Input LedgerFree Course for True Beginners: START HERETelling Time in Spanish Minicourse: TELLING TIMEWhat's your proficiency level in Spanish? Free QuizOnline Spanish Lessons and classes: Tacoma Language Academy https://listenreadinteract.com

The various ramblings of a Puyallup shut-in https://podyallup.comSupport the Show Show Notes

I introduce the show and explain the why behind the CI Immersion System™ Show Notes (Plus Related Activities)Support the ShowThe Input LedgerFree Course for True Beginners: START HERETelling Time in Spanish Minicourse: TELLING TIMEWhat's your proficiency level in Spanish? Free QuizOnline Spanish Lessons and classes: Tacoma Language Academy https://listenreadinteract.com

A short story and accompanying interactive activities (see show notes page) for A2-B1 beginners/intermediates in Spanish. Perfect for learners who want simple and engaging comprehensible input. Show Notes (Plus Related Activities)Support the ShowThe Input LedgerFree Course for True Beginners: START HERETelling Time in Spanish Minicourse: TELLING TIMEWhat's your proficiency level in Spanish? Free QuizOnline Spanish Lessons and classes: Tacoma Language Academy https://listenreadinteract.com

El Palacio Salvo está en el centro de Montevideo, la capital uruguaya. Es un edificio muy famoso y muy alto. Muchas personas lo reconocen fácilmente. Show Notes (Plus Related Activities)Support the ShowThe Input LedgerFree Course for True Beginners: START HERETelling Time in Spanish Minicourse: TELLING TIMEWhat's your proficiency level in Spanish? Free QuizOnline Spanish Lessons and classes: Tacoma Language Academy https://listenreadinteract.com

This episode explores los villancicos, the traditional Christmas songs heard across the Spanish-speaking world during the Christmas season. You will learn why these songs use simple language, how they mix everyday life with religious imagery, and why they remain an important cultural tradition today. We also take a closer look at the classic villancico Los peces en el río and highlight key vocabulary and cultural details that help Spanish learners understand the song more deeply. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants seasonal Spanish input, a quick cultural lesson, or a better understanding of Navidad en español. Show Notes (Plus Related Activities)Support the ShowThe Input LedgerFree Course for True Beginners: START HERETelling Time in Spanish Minicourse: TELLING TIMEWhat's your proficiency level in Spanish? Free QuizOnline Spanish Lessons and classes: Tacoma Language Academy https://listenreadinteract.com

A discuss the weeks' happenings in Puyallup. https://podyallup.comSupport the Show Show Notes

Descubre si el Día de Acción de Gracias se celebra en el mundo hispano o no y cómo algunas familias crean su propia versión especial. Show Notes (Plus Related Activities)Support the ShowThe Input LedgerFree Course for True Beginners: START HERETelling Time in Spanish Minicourse: TELLING TIMEWhat's your proficiency level in Spanish? Free QuizOnline Spanish Lessons and classes: Tacoma Language Academy https://listenreadinteract.com

A series of interactive activities (see show notes page) based on short stories for novice learners of Spanish. Show Notes (Plus Related Activities)Support the ShowThe Input LedgerFree Course for True Beginners: START HERETelling Time in Spanish Minicourse: TELLING TIMEWhat's your proficiency level in Spanish? Free QuizOnline Spanish Lessons and classes: Tacoma Language Academy https://listenreadinteract.com

Various ramblings from my week in Puyallup. https://podyallup.comSupport the Show Show Notes

Part 6/6 of a series of short stories for true beginners in Spanish. Follow along at the show notes page for more ways to read and interact with the language. Show Notes (Plus Related Activities)Support the ShowThe Input LedgerFree Course for True Beginners: START HERETelling Time in Spanish Minicourse: TELLING TIMEWhat's your proficiency level in Spanish? Free QuizOnline Spanish Lessons and classes: Tacoma Language Academy https://listenreadinteract.com

Part 4/6 of a series of short stories for true beginners in Spanish. Follow along at the show notes page for more ways to read and interact with the language. Show Notes (Plus Related Activities)Support the ShowThe Input LedgerFree Course for True Beginners: START HERETelling Time in Spanish Minicourse: TELLING TIMEWhat's your proficiency level in Spanish? Free QuizOnline Spanish Lessons and classes: Tacoma Language Academy https://listenreadinteract.com

In this solo episode, I discuss the end of summer quarter at Pierce College, projects I've been working on, various construction projects in the area, I try my hand at pronouncing some Lashootseed language, and much more. https://podyallup.comSupport the Show Show Notes

Part 2/5 of a Sci-Fi story! This episode is a self-contained Spanish lesson. You'll move from short isolated sentences, to a short fiction reading, and a complete version of the same story. Visit the show notes page to follow along and for more ways to interact with this language. Show Notes (Plus Related Activities)Support the ShowThe Input LedgerFree Course for True Beginners: START HERETelling Time in Spanish Minicourse: TELLING TIMEWhat's your proficiency level in Spanish? Free QuizOnline Spanish Lessons and classes: Tacoma Language Academy https://listenreadinteract.com

In this solo episode, I talk about fireworks and a different kind of tolerance, I detail the excitement by Good Sam hospital, and much more. https://podyallup.comSupport the Show Show Notes

In this episode, I sit down with Pat Warfel and we chat about technology and testing in schools, we hash out the drama at the local baseball tournament and the Puyallup comic con festival thing, talk about upcoming events, and much more. https://podyallup.comSupport the Show Show Notes

In this solo episode of Podyallup, I encourage people to learn a new language, congratulate the 2025 PSD HS graduates, give props to a local orthodontist, and much more. https://podyallup.comSupport the Show Show Notes

In this solo episode, I talk about the Puyallup High School baseball program's success in the face of defeat, the beginning of the end of the school year, subbing in the school district, upcoming events, and more. https://podyallup.comSupport the Show Show Notes

In this solo episode, I talk about PHS' winning ways and their dramatic walk-off hit, as well as explore the other side of a walk-off. I talk about the potential danger of AI, the quest for a dumb phone, and much more. https://podyallup.comSupport the Show Show Notes

In this solo episode, I talk about why I'm thankful for this present moment, youth baseball and good groups of kids, the state of the high school baseball playoffs, and much more. https://podyallup.comSupport the Show Show Notes

In this solo episode, I share what I've been up to in the world of Puyallup, I wonder how many of my online students are secretly doing other things during class, I tell tale of a broken window, and much more. https://podyallup.comSupport the Show Show Notes

In this solo episode, I discuss some wins and losses in the community, the recent bond measure, talk about upcoming events, and more. https://podyallup.comSupport the Show Show Notes

Spring break, spring cleaning, spring quarter, spring sports... spring everything... Plus local events, and more. https://podyallup.comSupport the Show Show Notes

Starting Online Classes, Youth Baseball, Upcoming Events in the Puyallup area, and more. https://podyallup.comSupport the Show Show Notes

Springtime in Puyallup baseball and community building, fundraisers for schools, Puyallup Farmer's Market, upcoming events, and more. https://podyallup.comSupport the Show Show Notes

Ending the quarter strong, learning Spanish, trials and triumphs of the dual immersion program, Puyallup High School championship game appearance, volunteer opportunities, and sharing updates on local events, sports, and arts in the Puyallup community. https://podyallup.comSupport the Show Show Notes

Reflecting on the Lenten season, juggling multiple projects, and sharing updates on local events, sports, and arts in the Puyallup community. https://podyallup.comSupport the Show Show Notes

Spring has sprung, Tim's Kitchen, the importance of going to class regularly, mea culpas, and more. https://podyallup.comSupport the Show Show Notes

I discuss the bond for Puyallup School District, the PSD dual immersion programs, upcoming events in the community, and much more. https://podyallup.comSupport the Show Show Notes

A cold snap, the Great Puyallup Tree Caper, a roundup of week's activities, upcoming events in the community, and more. https://podyallup.comSupport the Show Show Notes

A roundup of week's activities, more thoughts on the local vs. global mentality, upcoming events in the community, and more. https://podyallup.comSupport the Show Show Notes

Thinking locally vs. thinking globally, the value of learning a new language, upcoming events in the community, and more. https://podyallup.comSupport the Show Show Notes

There are a lot of people out there calling themselves financial planners, but not all of them have your best interests in mind. In this episode Travis talks about finding the right advisor as well as how to begin planning for retirement.

This episodes examines some statistics about retirement that may catch you off guard. We will also examine some retirement mistakes and discuss ways to avoid committing those mistakes in your retirement strategy.

This episode examines some of the biggest dangers of putting off creating a financial strategy for retirement, including budgeting, long-term care and sharing your financial story with your beneficiaries.

In this episode Michael gives us an update on what's happening with the markets, tariffs and the economy. We talk about how this affects your money and saving for retirement.

This episode examines the connection between your emotions and your financial life. Looking at tips and options to keep your finances safe from your emotional rollercoaster.

Defining what a Bear Market is and addressing the stages and causes. Also, strategies designed to help keep your retirement safe from a bear market.

This episode examines the connection between your emotions and your financial life. Looking at tips and options to keep your finances safe from your emotional rollercoaster.

Pensions are disappearing. What can you do to make sure that you have adequate monthly income in retirement? Listen to this podcast to learn more about retirement preparation

Your job is the engine of your wealth accumulation machine. This episode looks at ways to increase your happiness at work, to improve your productivity at work. And what to do with the pay increase that comes from being a happy and productive worker.

We know you don't want to hear about taxes... boring! But how about paying less in taxes? Also, you have to be ready to deal with a number of tax situations as you head into retirement. Be prepared and save money! In this episode Mike talks about how to be prepared and minimize that tax burden in retirement.