Learn Spanish with Stories

Despite the extensive mountain ranges across the Alaska, Canada and mainland United States, it is in South America where you can find the tallest peak – Mount Aconcagua. An incredible geological formation, this massive stone giant stands at a height of just over 6,960 meters, representing not only the tallest peak in the Americas but also in the Western and Southern Hemispheres.

But our latest episode of Learn Spanish with Stories is more than just about how tall a mountain is – did you know that Inca human sacrifices used to take place here? Or the fact that the mountain was scaled by a boy aged ten just recently? All of this and more in Episode 24 of the Learn Spanish with Stories Podcast by Lingo Mastery!

Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/898

Throughout Latin America’s turbulent history, the region has been witness to terrible and unforgettable events, often orchestrated by heartless men and women who care more about their political gain than the lives of their people. One such event – and among the worst – was the right-wing, government-sponsored massacre which occurred in the Southern Cone of the South America, and in which even the CIA and U.S. Government were involved.

Resulting in the kidnapping, torture, murder and disappearance of hundreds, in this episode of Learn Spanish with Stories we cover the tale behind “Operation Condor”.

Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/897

About 1,000 kilometers away from the coasts of Ecuador lies an archipelago where Mother Nature’s deepest secrets were uncovered – the origin of all species. Discovered and ignored by many different explorers across the centuries, it was not until a young British scientist named Charles Darwin came across it that the value of the Galapagos Islands was finally discovered.

In this episode of Learn Spanish with Stories, we travel to the islands where biology, science and the world were changed forever, and find out more about the potential that this magnificent location holds for those willing to uncover it.

Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/855

Of all the works of engineering around the world, one of the most incredible and unique is the Panama Canal: bridging the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean, this fascinating structure is much like an engineering masterpiece of the last century, with bright minds and big pockets making it happen in a country which, today, is immensely proud of this landmark.

With around 14,000 ships going through annually, the Panama Canal connects 1,900 ports via 180 shipping routes – it is a true treasure for world trade, and the shipping and delivery of goods in and around the Americas would be unimaginable without it.

But what is the history behind this structure, and how is it that the U.S. practically took the project from under France’s nose? Find out more in the latest episode of Learn Spanish with Stories!

Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/854

Around five-hundred years ago, when America was still considered “The New World”, there were countless treasure hunters and adventurers who made their way to these exotic lands, chasing not only the hopes of acquiring power, but of obtaining the famed riches that so many of its discoverers had talked about. Soon, the biggest rumor of them all began to spread – the existence of a place named “El Dorado”, where a lake full to the brim with gold awaited any brave enough to venture into the jungle.

And so it began – a desperate, crazed series of exploratory journeys through the region containing the Amazon Forest – or Amazonia – with the Spanish conquistadors leading them at the forefront.

How did they end, and what did they find? Discover this and more in the latest episode of our Learn Spanish with Stories podcast.

Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/853

Many people are aware of the legendary Che Guevara, having seen him in old photos and on the front of many T-shirts. But how much do is really known about him? Few know what he studied at university or what his philosophies were (beyond Marxism), and how his philosophy actually began as that of a pampered rich young man. 

Furthermore, few know that he was actually one of South America’s biggest explorers, having traveled its four corners in his youth.

In this episode, we dive into the life and story of Ernesto “Che” Guevara and discover more about what led him to become who he came to be.

Transcript of this episode available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/852

The Mexico-United States border – a place of great hope for some and yet also a location of extreme terror for others. For those wishing to live “The American Dream”, this border can soon turn into their worst nightmare. From the cartels picking off anybody who hasn’t paid the price of passage to the heat that can dehydrate and cause harm to any type of traveler crossing these dry lands, the border between these two nations has equally spawned countless stories of bravery and despair that will live on for ages.

In this episode, we cover the truth behind the events that migrants must go through to cross from Mexico to United States, and what comes after the crossing for those desperate individuals looking to start a new life in the States.

Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/830

Across the world, we may witness fascinating places that are unlike any other location on the globe – such extreme and fascinating places that tourists are dragged there by their reputation alone. The Salar de Uyuni is one such place. Found in Bolivia, this MASSIVE salt flat has not just been a filming location for Star Wars and countless amateur YouTube travel videos, but also represents the world’s single largest lithium reserve. A place you will love to learn about, this great expanse of salt and dust also is able to act like a huge mirror: one which may explain why – at the end of the day – we are witnesses to a magnificent sky of salt on Earth.

Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/829

The Angel Falls. Yes, the tallest waterfall in the world – you probably have heard this quite a few times… but do you know the myths and legends behind this wonderful location? Found in Venezuela’s southeastern region of La Gran Sabana (a magical creation of nature in itself), this waterfall has a rich history that has captivated travelers and scientists for at least the last century, and which requires an interesting but very challenging journey to reach. In this episode, we dive from the summit of this fascinating waterfall and venture through the huge green plains of La Gran Sabana. Oh – and one last thing, in case you weren’t aware – you’re also going to learn about the oldest type of mountain in the world. All of this and more in our latest episode of Learn Spanish with Stories!

Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/828

When we talk about World War II and how it ended for the Nazis, it’s almost always about their defeat and how they ended up paying (in one way or another) for their crimes. However, you may not be aware that a small but privileged group of their officers were actually offered a new avenue and a hope for a fresh life – one without justice catching them. 

These lucky (and powerful) figures relocated to South America, joining right-wing tyrants such as Juan Domingo Perón in Argentina as they hid their true identities and managed to live out their full lives in a certain kind of tropical anonymity. Find out more about these fortunate fascists in the latest episode of Learn Spanish with Stories.

Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/827