Sugar 'n Sage

Sugar 'n Sage

Author: Small Town Spanish Teacher February 14, 2023 Duration: 13:56
This new season of fresh stories all about personal experiences. Today’s story is about a very talented musical family and their band, Sugar ‘n Sage. Based in Vancouver, Canada, this groups gets audiences on their feet, dancing and singing along to their toe-tapping songs. Today’s story is told in the third person using both the present and past tenses. Important vocabulary in the story includes: “juntos” (together), “agrega” (adds), “baterista” (drummer), and “cantante” (singer). Learn mor...

Hosted by the Small Town Spanish Teacher, Simple Stories in Spanish offers a gentle, story-driven path into the language. Each biweekly episode features an original, easy-to-follow narrative told entirely in Spanish, designed to be accessible whether you're just starting out or looking to maintain your hard-earned skills. The charm of this podcast lies in its simplicity-engaging tales about everyday life, curious characters, and relatable scenarios become your learning material, moving you beyond vocabulary lists into the natural flow of spoken language. You'll find yourself picking up common phrases, grammatical structures, and cultural nuances almost without noticing, simply by following the story. It’s a low-pressure, immersive experience that builds comprehension gradually and effectively. For those who want to dive deeper, full transcripts are available on the teacher's website to reinforce what you hear. More than just a lesson, this podcast feels like a quiet moment of connection, a chance to get lost in a tale while your ear adjusts to a new rhythm of speech. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by traditional language instruction, this approach provides a welcoming alternative. Tune in, let the story carry you, and feel your understanding grow with every episode. Your support for the continued creation of these stories is always appreciated.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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Duration: 19:57
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El nacimiento de una lengua [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:47
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El Popol Vuh [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:54
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Duration: 17:04
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Duration: 18:00
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Duration: 19:18
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Duration: 20:22
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Duration: 16:38
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Duration: 18:20
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