203. ¡Hola, Poska!

203. ¡Hola, Poska!

Author: Marta Ruiz Yedinak October 19, 2025 Duration: 15:13

In this heartwarming episode, Marta shares a story especially close to her heart — one filled with compassion, second chances, and the unexpected ways love finds us. It’s a reminder that sometimes, the most beautiful connections happen when we least expect them. Look for the pictures at the end of the transcript!

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¿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.
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212. El lago Titicaca [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:38
In this episode of ¡Cuéntame!, Marta takes us to Peru to explore a beautiful Andean legend about the origin of Lake Titicaca, one of the highest navigable lakes in the world, located between Peru and Bolivia in the Andes…
211. Tren-Tren y Kai-Kai [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:54
In Episode 211 of ¡Cuéntame!, Marta travels to southern Chile to share a powerful Mapuche legend: Tren-Tren and Kai-Kai. This traditional story explains the eternal struggle between the sea and the land, told through two…
210: La leyenda del colibrí [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:11
In this episode we travel to Ecuador to discover a beautiful and meaningful legend: La leyenda del colibrí. Learn why this tiny, colorful bird is considered a powerful symbol of love, hope, and connection, and how—accord…
209: La flor del ceibo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:42
In this episode of ¡Cuéntame!, listeners travel to Argentina as the podcast continues its series of legends from the Spanish-speaking world. Marta tells the beautiful and inspiring legend of the ceibo flower, a powerful…
208: El Aparecido del Nevado del Ruiz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:03
🎧 Episode 208 – El Aparecido del Nevado del RuizIn this episode of ¡Cuéntame!, Marta takes us to the cold, mysterious heights of Colombia to explore a fascinating legend from the Nevado del Ruiz. Surrounded by snow, fog,…
207. Keiko [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:08
Welcome back to ¡Cuéntame! I’m so glad you’re here. In today’s episode, we’re taking a break from our legends series to explore the real-life story behind one of the most famous animals in the world: Keiko, the orca from…
206. La Santa Compaña [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:45
Welcome back to ¡Cuéntame!, friends! I’m so glad you’re here for another episode. Before we jump into today’s mysterious legend, I want to remind you that your support helps this podcast keep growing. If you enjoy these…
205. El Xoloitzcuintle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:43
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204. El Silbón [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:50
In this first episode of a new ten-part series on Latin American legends, Marta takes listeners to Venezuela to discover a mysterious and chilling tale just in time for Halloween. Using clear and comprehensible Spanish,…
202. Mi vida-Parte 7: Profe...¡¿yo?! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:31
Hey friends, it’s Marta! In this episode, I take you into a chapter of my life I never saw coming. Let’s just say… one small decision turned my world upside down and opened a door I swore I would never walk through. 🤔✨👉…