Duolingo Spanish Podcast
True stories for English speakers learning Spanish. From the makers of Duolingo, the most popular language-learning app, comes a new podcast that delivers fascinating real-life stories in easy-to-understand Spanish with English narration. These are not language lessons; they’re life lessons through language. Hosted by Martina Castro, co-founder of NPR’s Radio Ambulante.
Latest episodes
Apr 22, 2021 • 2min
Trailer Season 11
The Duolingo Spanish Podcast is back with new episodes on April 29. Listen to the trailer now!
Mar 11, 2021 • 25min
Extrañamente idénticas (Strangely Identical)
When a family friend told Dolores Fernández that she’d seen her on television, Dolores was sure there must be a mistake. But then Dolores saw the program for herself…and there she was. Except Dolores had never been on television. So who was this mystery woman? A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3rcdcpo.
Mar 4, 2021 • 21min
El perro que protestó (The Dog Who Protested)
María Campos falls in love with a stray dog who has a knack for leading protests — and becomes a global symbol of unity and strength in Chile's historic social uprising. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3AKBlq4.
Feb 25, 2021 • 25min
Reforestación inteligente (Smart Reforestation)
After experiencing climate change-fueled wildfires in person, a young Spanish businessman searches for a solution to reforest the planet, with help from a tree-whispering monk. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3Gaew0g.
Feb 18, 2021 • 26min
Irse de Venezuela (Leaving Venezuela)
Pushed away by growing insecurity and political unrest in her country, a Venezuelan woman follows her dream of moving to Georgia, USA. There, she faces a tough reality of the language barrier and harsh work conditions…obstacles she meets with a fighter's spirit. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3Hli55g.
Feb 11, 2021 • 23min
Terapia de tatuajes (Tattoo Therapy)
A tattoo parlor in Barcelona helps survivors of domestic violence start a new chapter in their lives. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3gapNTRm.
Feb 4, 2021 • 24min
Buscando a los 33 (Finding the 33)
Eleven years ago, a young geologist named Sandra Jara became an unsung hero in the high-stakes race to rescue 33 trapped Chilean miners. Now, she’s telling her story. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3HhSYAh.
Jan 28, 2021 • 24min
El nopal es el nuevo cuero (Cactus is the New Leather)
After a fortuitous encounter in Taiwan, two Mexican friends decide to transform their national symbol into an ethical alternative for the fashion industry. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3s9934C.
Jan 21, 2021 • 22min
Una cancha para ellas (A Field of Their Own)
In one of the poorest neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, a soccer coach helps girls fight for their right to play, building a feminist soccer league that becomes an example of inclusion in sports. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3GddG2J.
Jan 13, 2021 • 40min
Inside "El gran robo argentino"
In this special episode, we go behind the scenes of “El gran robo argentino,” the first special mini-series from the Duolingo Spanish Podcast. Host and executive producer Martina Castro reveals the most intriguing secrets from this one-of-a-kind show — with a little help from those who made it possible. If you want to hear the original music composed for this series, you can check it out here: http://bit.ly/3nIygi5 . The Duolingo Spanish Podcast is back with new episodes starting on January 21, 2021.
