Learn Spanish with Stories

By Lingo Mastery Spanish

What's Learn Spanish with Stories about?

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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Learn Spanish with Stories episodes:

04.23.2024
Guyana vs Venezuela, War for the Essequibo (Guyana vs Venezuela, Guerra por el Esequibo)
There could be a war brewing in South America... and it's a conflict that has been a long time coming. You see, Guyana and Venezuela have been fighting a silent battle for centuries over a large territory that makes up two-thirds...
04.16.2024
Javier Milei in Power, A Change in Argentina? (Javier Milei al Poder, ¿Un Cambio en Argentina?)
Love him or hate him, it is clear that Javier Milei has rapidly made himself quite a controversial figure in global politics. Carrying a message that is unique and very different from traditional South American politicians, Milei has vowed to...
04.09.2024
Secrets of the Jungle, Latin America’s Hidden Tribes (Secretos de la Selva, Las Tribus Ocultas de América Latina)
Believe it or not, there are communities of people out there who have never been contacted: they've only ever seen a handful of outsiders in their lifetimes, never been on the internet, driven a car (or bicycle) and are still...
04.02.2024
Francisco de Miranda, Latin American Hero (Francisco de Miranda, Héroe Latinoamericano)
Before Simón Bolívar, before José de San Martín, there was someone else. A man who fought for independence not only in South America but in France and the United States, and whose name is the ONLY American one (North or...
03.26.2024
The Future of Latin America, Moving Forward or Backward? (El Futuro de Latinoamérica, ¿Progreso o Atraso?)
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...
03.19.2024
The Origins of Humanity in Latin America (Orígenes de la Humanidad en América Latina)
We often talk about the "discovery of America" when we speak of Columbus and the Spanish. But they didn't really discover America. Think about it: they only came across a continent that was already populated. So the real question would be:...
03.12.2024
Reggaeton: The Rhythm That Took over the World (Reggaetón, el Ritmo que Dominó el Mundo)
Bad Bunny, Karol G, and even Shakira in more recent years... If these names don't sound like anything to you, it's time to dust those earphones off and tune in to the most recent craze of Latin American music that...
03.05.2024
The Legend of Dr. Knoche, Echoes of Immortality (La Leyenda del Dr. Knoche, Ecos de Inmortalidad)
You've probably wondered what's beyond the veil between life and death, and that's normal. But some people really want to take it beyond just wondering and actually discover what that is. In the case of the two men we'll talk about...
02.27.2024
Does Racism Exist in Latin America? (¿Existe el Racismo en Latinoamérica?)
Latin America might be the most diverse region on the planet - after all, it is home to over 660 million people from countless origins, including Spanish, Pre-Columbian, British, Portuguese, African, Indian, Japanese, and more - so it would be...
02.20.2024
Wild Territory, Latin America's Most Dangerous Animals (Territorio Salvaje, Los Animales Más Peligrosos de Latinoamérica)
While many of them are cute and fluffy, we've come to learn that some animals out there are VERY dangerous. Latin America is one such place which - though not as "everything is out to get you" as Australia, is...
02.13.2024
Celia Cruz and the Magic of Salsa (Celia Cruz y la Magia de la Salsa)
¡Azúcar! - Whenever you hear this cry, you just know some amazingly good Salsa music is about to begin, as Celia Cruz's voice is moments away from hitting your headphones. And what a character she was, with her flashy hairstyles...
02.06.2024
Machu Picchu, The Citadel in the Clouds (Machu Picchu, La Ciudadela Entre Las Nubes)
Hidden in the Andes mountain range for close to 400 years, Peru's Machu Picchu has long been an incredibly famous South American tourist destination. After all, it's wonderful location, beautiful views and the advanced technology with which it was created...
01.30.2024
The Andes, Where America Touches the Sky (Los Andes, Donde América Toca El Cielo)
Move aside, the Himalayas. The Andes might not have the highest peaks in the world, but it's actually the most extensive mountain range on our planet, encompassing 7,242 kilometers and stretching across SEVEN different nations. It's South America's pride. But what's...
01.23.2024
Eva Perón, Don't Cry for Me, Argentina (Eva Perón, No Llores Por Mí, Argentina)
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...
01.16.2024
Boca Juniors vs. River Plate, The Eternal Superclásico (Boca Juniors vs. River Plate, El Eterno Superclásico)
Do you love soccer? Argentinians do, that's for sure. Their two top teams - Boca Juniors and River Plate - are actually among the fiercest rivals in world soccer, and have seen some of the most amazing encounters that Latin...
01.09.2024
Miriam Rodríguez, A Mother's Sacrifice (Miriam Rodríguez, El Sacrificio De Una Madre)
Sometimes, waiting for law enforcement to help is not enough, especially if the local police are involved in the crime you expect them to solve. Such was the belief of a brave mother named Miriam Rodriguez, who in January of...
01.02.2024
Alí Lameda, A Poet Imprisoned in North Korea (Alí Lameda, Un Poeta Preso en Corea del Norte)
How much do you know about what goes on in North Korea? Probably not much. Perhaps you think that a lot of what is said is just negative propaganda by anti-communists. But what if I told you that a Venezuelan...
12.26.2023
Mapuche Conflict, An Unending Battle (Conflicto Mapuche, Una Batalla Interminable)
Have you ever heard of the Mapuche people, or the historical country of “Wallmapu”? Probably not, and there’s a reason for that: the Mapuche people have been conquered, colonized, and excluded for centuries, since the Spanish arrived in South America......
12.19.2023
Banana Republic, Cause or Consequence of Decadence? (República Bananera, ¿Causa o Consecuencia de la Decadencia?)
While capitalism has undoubtedly brought us some of our most impressive advancements as a species, it has also done some pretty terrible stuff to people across the world. Latin America is not an exception. In the early 20th century, as corporations...
12.12.2023
Latin America's Lost Treasures (Tesoros Perdidos de Latinoamérica)
When you watch a pirate movie, have you ever asked yourself where most of them are based? Heck, isn't the most famous movie pirate saga based in, precisely, Latin America (the Caribbean)? And I bet you didn't know that most...
12.05.2023
The Chicxulub Crater: The End of the Dinosaurs (El Cráter de Chicxulub: El Fin de los Dinosaurios)
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...
11.28.2023
Alberto Fujimori, A Presidential Controversy (Alberto Fujimori, Una Controversia Presidencial)
It may be surprising if you didn't already know this, but back in the late 1980s, a son of first-generation Japanese immigrants rose enough in political power and popularity to become president of a South American nation. We're talking...
11.21.2023
The Vargas Tragedy, When Nature Roared (La Tragedia de Vargas, Cuando la Naturaleza Rugió)
What if I told you that there was a "day in which the mountain rolled into the sea" in Venezuela? What would you think? It sounds almost poetic, but it describes the country's worst natural tragedy in history. It...
11.14.2023
Gabriel García Márquez, The Father of Magical Realism (Gabriel García Márquez, El Padre del Realismo Mágico)
Did you know that one of the most influential writers in history is actually from Latin America? Colombia, to be exact – I’m talking of Gabriel García Márquez, of course! Father of the amazing and refreshing genre known as...
11.07.2023
Why Do They Speak Portuguese in Brazil? (¿Por Qué en Brasil Se Habla Portugués?)
Do you know what’s one of the strangest things in Latin America? The fact that the biggest country in a Spanish-majority region (with a third of the total population in Latin America) speaks a different language: Portuguese. You’d think...
10.31.2023
The Triple Alliance War, The Dark History of the South (La Guerra de la Triple Alianza, La Oscura Historia del Sur)
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...
10.24.2023
Kiki Camarena, A Heavy Price to Pay (Kiki Camarena, Un Gran Precio a Pagar)
Many of the best heroic stories end in tragedy. Such is the case of Kiki Camarena, the ace DEA agent with a magnificent sixth sense and an ability to sniff out the bad guys unlike any other. Although his...
10.17.2023
Gustavo Dudamel, The Genius Behind the Music (Gustavo Dudamel, El Genio Detrás de la Música)
Some people are born different. Talented, special, prodigies… whatever you want to call them, they are able to do things others could only dream of. Gustavo Dudamel is one such man – from a young age, he demonstrated an immense...
10.10.2023
Nevado del Ruiz Volcano, The Unforgettable Armero Tragedy (Volcán Nevado del Ruiz, La Inolvidable Tragedia de Armero)
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...
10.03.2023
Spanish in Asia, Hispanic Influence in the Philippines (Español en Asia, Influencia Hispana en Filipinas)
Welcome back to the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast by Lingo Mastery! We’ve arrived once more, this time with Season 3, to bring you the best in Spanish learning. This time, we want to travel across the world, away...
06.06.2023
Lugares Imperdibles de América Latina, Un Viaje Inolvidable (Must-See Places in Latin America, An Unforgettable Journey)
We’ve reached the Season Finale of another wonderful season, and we want to thank you for your support all throughout the year, in which we became one of the biggest Spanish learning podcasts and reached thousands more than we ever...
05.30.2023
The Aztec Empire, The Rise and Fall of a Giant (Imperio Azteca, el Ascenso y la Caída de un Gigante)
When you think of the most impressive empires in the world, you cannot avoid thinking of the Aztec Empire, the powerful Mesoamerican civilization that conquered much of modern-day Mexico and was comprised of several million people. This is because, for...
05.23.2023
Shining Path, Abimael's Army (Sendero Luminoso, El Ejército de Abimael)
In the history of Latin America, political extremes have caused great pain and suffering, especially to innocents throughout the rural areas of Central and South America. Communism has not been an exception to this rule. And in Peru, during the...
05.16.2023
Nayib Bukele, Tyrant or Savior? (Nayib Bukele, ¿Tirano o Salvador?)
Nayib Armando Bukele Ortez. You may love him, hate him, or wonder who we’re even talking about – but the truth is that Nayib Bukele has changed the direction of El Salvador’s history forever, simply by turning it from the...
05.09.2023
Operation Just Cause, The Last Invasion of Latin America (Operación Causa Justa, La Última Invasión a Latinoamérica)
Did you know Panama has no army? Probably not, but it wasn’t an arbitrary or random decision. You see, it was all due to one man: a dictator, a tyrant, an enemy of the United States of America. Manuel Antonio...
05.02.2023
The Most Bizarre Places in Latin America (Lugares Más Bizarros de América Latina)
So, by you now you know your Latin American beaches, your mountains and waterfalls - of which there are many, so congrats for that – but you probably haven’t yet heard of the lesser-known “bizarre” or even “haunted” places in...
04.25.2023
Pablo Escobar, "Plata o Plomo" (Pablo Escobar, Plata o Plomo)
While today we may recognize Medellín as a beautiful city that is not only welcoming of tourists and digital nomads but also a safe place to live, it was not this way just a few decades ago… You see, in...
04.18.2023
O Rei Pelé: The Best Football Player in History? (O Rei Pelé, ¿El Mejor Futbolista de la Historia?)
Diego Maradona. Lionel Messi. Cristiano Ronaldo. They have all been the greatest of their times at some point… but there is a player who is even greater than these footballing giants. The winner of 7 Ballons d’Or (you’ll understand in...
04.11.2023
Frida Kahlo, A… Feminist Icon? (Frida Kahlo, Un Ícono… ¿Feminista?)
Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo Calderón. You may know her simply as Frida Kahlo… An artist with a tragic past. A woman who knew suffering and sadness. A wonderful warrior who fought like no other, both against the societal reality of...
04.04.2023
Antarctic Expedition, What’s Beyond Southern South America? (Expedición Antártica, ¿Qué Hay al Sur de Suramérica?)
South America is fascinating and has some incredibly remote areas, but what if you want to go even more south and even more remote? Well, good news for you, as you would find yourself in Antarctica, the land of the...
03.28.2023
What If...? Alternate Latin American History (¿Qué Pasaría Si...? Historia Latinoamericana Alterna)
This is it. The episode you’ve been waiting for… the long-awaited What If? episode, in which we travel through realities and find out what could have happened in Latin American history. Join Anthony and Li as they make use of...
03.21.2023
Latin Americans Around the World, Debunking Myths (Latinoamericanos por el Mundo, Desmintiendo Mitos)
Over time, more and more Latin Americans have left their nations and traveled across the world – sometimes out of necessity, other times out of the desire to triumph in a nation that offers them opportunities. However, this has sometimes...
03.14.2023
Hurricane Maria, Devastation in the Caribbean (Huracán María, Devastación en el Caribe)
In September 2017, life changed forever for Puerto Ricans and other inhabitants of the Caribbean. With an estimated cost in damages of over $91 billion dollars and causing the death of over 3,000 people, Hurricane Maria was a disaster that...
03.07.2023
Latin American Joy, Most Important Celebrations (Alegría Latinoamericana, Celebraciones Más Importantes)
You know the Brazilian Carnival, but have you heard how incredible all of the other famous parties and celebrations across South America can be? They get really wild – there is nobody in the world that can party like Latin...
02.28.2023
Shakira, the Hips That Don't Lie (Shakira, Las Caderas que no Mienten)
Let’s talk about Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll – better known as Shakira –but also known as the world’s top Latin American singer, an extremely successful businesswoman, and a dancing and songwriting icon. She is one of Latin America’s great figures...
02.21.2023
Guerrilla vs. Paramilitary - The Armed Conflict in Colombia (Guerrilla vs. Paramilitares - Conflicto Armado en Colombia)
Today, Colombia is one of the most wonderful tourist destinations for those looking to escape for a while to South America, and is considered a safer option than several other nations in Latin America… but a few decades ago, this...
02.14.2023
Simón Bolívar, The Liberator (Simón Bolívar, El Libertador)
There is a famous historic figure who eclipses most others who have ever existed in Latin America, especially South America. His glorious cause led to the liberation of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru and Venezuela, with this latter nation being...
02.07.2023
The Cayman Islands, A Caribbean Tax Haven (Islas Caimán, El Paraíso Fiscal Caribeño)
Shakira, Lionel Messi, Elton John… What do these and other high-profile celebrities have in common? That they have all been in the news lately is one feature they share, of course, but the other is the fact that they’ve all...
01.31.2023
Latin America 2.0, The Digital Nomad's Paradise (Latinoamérica 2.0, El Paraíso de los Nómadas Digitales)
Digital nomads - you may have heard of them. One of the coolest trends in the latest decade(s), we're talking about those freelancers, remote workers and entrepreneurs who travel the world while making money online, be it from long-term employment,...
01.24.2023
Martinique in 1902, A Deadly River of Lava (Martinica en 1902, Un Río Mortal de Lava)
Have you ever witnessed a volcano eruption? It is one of the most terrifying forces of nature – pillars of thick, black smoke usually accompanied by sudden flashes of lightning; followed by the flowing rivers of lava pouring down its...

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Learn Spanish with Stories episodes:

Guyana vs Venezuela, War for the Essequibo (Guyana vs Venezuela, Guerra por el Esequibo)

Javier Milei in Power, A Change in Argentina? (Javier Milei al Poder, ¿Un Cambio en Argentina?)

Secrets of the Jungle, Latin America’s Hidden Tribes (Secretos de la Selva, Las Tribus Ocultas de América Latina)

Francisco de Miranda, Latin American Hero (Francisco de Miranda, Héroe Latinoamericano)

The Future of Latin America, Moving Forward or Backward? (El Futuro de Latinoamérica, ¿Progreso o Atraso?)

The Origins of Humanity in Latin America (Orígenes de la Humanidad en América Latina)

Reggaeton: The Rhythm That Took over the World (Reggaetón, el Ritmo que Dominó el Mundo)

The Legend of Dr. Knoche, Echoes of Immortality (La Leyenda del Dr. Knoche, Ecos de Inmortalidad)

Does Racism Exist in Latin America? (¿Existe el Racismo en Latinoamérica?)

Wild Territory, Latin America's Most Dangerous Animals (Territorio Salvaje, Los Animales Más Peligrosos de Latinoamérica)

Celia Cruz and the Magic of Salsa (Celia Cruz y la Magia de la Salsa)

Machu Picchu, The Citadel in the Clouds (Machu Picchu, La Ciudadela Entre Las Nubes)

The Andes, Where America Touches the Sky (Los Andes, Donde América Toca El Cielo)

Eva Perón, Don't Cry for Me, Argentina (Eva Perón, No Llores Por Mí, Argentina)

Boca Juniors vs. River Plate, The Eternal Superclásico (Boca Juniors vs. River Plate, El Eterno Superclásico)

Miriam Rodríguez, A Mother's Sacrifice (Miriam Rodríguez, El Sacrificio De Una Madre)

Alí Lameda, A Poet Imprisoned in North Korea (Alí Lameda, Un Poeta Preso en Corea del Norte)

Mapuche Conflict, An Unending Battle (Conflicto Mapuche, Una Batalla Interminable)

Banana Republic, Cause or Consequence of Decadence? (República Bananera, ¿Causa o Consecuencia de la Decadencia?)

Latin America's Lost Treasures (Tesoros Perdidos de Latinoamérica)

The Chicxulub Crater: The End of the Dinosaurs (El Cráter de Chicxulub: El Fin de los Dinosaurios)

Alberto Fujimori, A Presidential Controversy (Alberto Fujimori, Una Controversia Presidencial)

The Vargas Tragedy, When Nature Roared (La Tragedia de Vargas, Cuando la Naturaleza Rugió)

Gabriel García Márquez, The Father of Magical Realism (Gabriel García Márquez, El Padre del Realismo Mágico)

Why Do They Speak Portuguese in Brazil? (¿Por Qué en Brasil Se Habla Portugués?)

The Triple Alliance War, The Dark History of the South (La Guerra de la Triple Alianza, La Oscura Historia del Sur)

Kiki Camarena, A Heavy Price to Pay (Kiki Camarena, Un Gran Precio a Pagar)

Gustavo Dudamel, The Genius Behind the Music (Gustavo Dudamel, El Genio Detrás de la Música)

Nevado del Ruiz Volcano, The Unforgettable Armero Tragedy (Volcán Nevado del Ruiz, La Inolvidable Tragedia de Armero)

Spanish in Asia, Hispanic Influence in the Philippines (Español en Asia, Influencia Hispana en Filipinas)

Lugares Imperdibles de América Latina, Un Viaje Inolvidable (Must-See Places in Latin America, An Unforgettable Journey)

The Aztec Empire, The Rise and Fall of a Giant (Imperio Azteca, el Ascenso y la Caída de un Gigante)

Shining Path, Abimael's Army (Sendero Luminoso, El Ejército de Abimael)

Nayib Bukele, Tyrant or Savior? (Nayib Bukele, ¿Tirano o Salvador?)

Operation Just Cause, The Last Invasion of Latin America (Operación Causa Justa, La Última Invasión a Latinoamérica)

The Most Bizarre Places in Latin America (Lugares Más Bizarros de América Latina)

Pablo Escobar, "Plata o Plomo" (Pablo Escobar, Plata o Plomo)

O Rei Pelé: The Best Football Player in History? (O Rei Pelé, ¿El Mejor Futbolista de la Historia?)

Frida Kahlo, A… Feminist Icon? (Frida Kahlo, Un Ícono… ¿Feminista?)

Antarctic Expedition, What’s Beyond Southern South America? (Expedición Antártica, ¿Qué Hay al Sur de Suramérica?)

What If...? Alternate Latin American History (¿Qué Pasaría Si...? Historia Latinoamericana Alterna)

Latin Americans Around the World, Debunking Myths (Latinoamericanos por el Mundo, Desmintiendo Mitos)

Hurricane Maria, Devastation in the Caribbean (Huracán María, Devastación en el Caribe)

Latin American Joy, Most Important Celebrations (Alegría Latinoamericana, Celebraciones Más Importantes)

Shakira, the Hips That Don't Lie (Shakira, Las Caderas que no Mienten)

Guerrilla vs. Paramilitary - The Armed Conflict in Colombia (Guerrilla vs. Paramilitares - Conflicto Armado en Colombia)

Simón Bolívar, The Liberator (Simón Bolívar, El Libertador)

The Cayman Islands, A Caribbean Tax Haven (Islas Caimán, El Paraíso Fiscal Caribeño)

Latin America 2.0, The Digital Nomad's Paradise (Latinoamérica 2.0, El Paraíso de los Nómadas Digitales)

Martinique in 1902, A Deadly River of Lava (Martinica en 1902, Un Río Mortal de Lava)