199. Mi vida - Parte 4: ¿Productiva?

199. Mi vida - Parte 4: ¿Productiva?

Author: Marta Ruiz Yedinak July 3, 2025 Duration: 14:56

Welcome to another episode of ¡Cuéntame!, the Spanish podcast created especially for beginner learners. In this episode, host Marta shares part 4 of her personal story in Spanish — this time, focusing on her life after college and the challenges she faced trying to be productiva.

As always, there are two versions of this episode. First, you'll hear a slower version with some helpful English translations to support your understanding. After that, there's a second version at normal speed — without translations — for an extra challenge. Don’t forget to check the transcript while you listen; it’s a great tool to follow along and reinforce your learning.

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Now let’s jump into Episode 199: Mi vida – Parte 4: ¿Productiva?




¿Estás buscando una forma natural y efectiva de mejorar tu comprensión del español? ¡Cuéntame! | Learn Spanish with Comprehensible Input es el espacio creado por Marta Ruiz Yedinak, una profesora certificada, donde el aprendizaje surge de la escucha relajada. Aquí no encontrarás listas interminables de vocabulario o reglas gramaticales complejas explicadas en inglés. En su lugar, Marta emplea un español claro, desde un nivel básico hasta intermedio, para narrar historias y conversar sobre temas cotidianos y curiosos. La idea central es que adquirir un segundo idioma ocurre de verdad cuando el "input" o lo que escuchas es comprensible y, lo más importante, te mantiene interesado. Así, sin esfuerzo consciente, tu oído se va adaptando a los ritmos y estructuras del lenguaje. Cada episodio de este podcast es una invitación a sumergirte en el idioma de una manera amable. Puedes escuchar mientras conduces, cocinas o descansas, permitiendo que el español te envuelva de forma gradual y orgánica. La variedad de temas asegura que siempre haya algo que capte tu curiosidad, haciendo que el proceso sea entretenido y sostenible a largo plazo. Marta ofrece un recurso valioso para quienes desean construir una base sólida de comprensión auditiva, un pilar fundamental para luego ganar fluidez. Para una experiencia más comunitaria, también existe un grupo de Facebook asociado donde los oyentes pueden conectar. Este podcast es, en esencia, un compañero accesible en tu camino hacia un español más natural y seguro.
Author: Language: Spanish Episodes: 217

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84. Las mentiras [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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83. Los miedos [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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82. Los sueños|Parte 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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81. Los sueños|Parte 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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80. El cansancio [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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79. Martin Luther King Jr. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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78. La rosca de Reyes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:33
Marta talks about the tradition of the rosca de Reyes, its symbolism, and how it has evolved over time. Click here for the transcript! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group
77. Los Reyes Magos [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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76. Los propósitos de año nuevo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Marta talks about some of the most popular New Year resolutions. Transcript here! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group