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111. De regreso a Wisconsin
09 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marta is back in WI from her vacation in Mexico. She talks about the details of her return, which includes three flights and two layovers. Stressful f...
110. Visita México 2022|La Tostadería del Mar
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marta is in Mazatlán and today she talks about her favorite restaurant there. She talks about the food, and the beautiful animals one can see while b...
109. Visita México 2022|Mazatlán
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about the next part of her visit to Mexico: Mazatlán, a beautiful city located on the Pacific Ocean coast, in the state of Sinaloa. Her n...
108. Visita México 2022|Rigo, el peluquero
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about Rigo, a man who lives in Zihuatanejo and cuts hair... but he is not an ordinary barber at all! Here is the transcript! Email us! &n...
107. Visita México 2022|La huerta de mis padres
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marta is still in Mexico, visiting her parents. She talks about their mango orchard, and how drought and later a category 1 hurricane that just passed...
106. Visita México 2022|La piscina
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about her first days in Mexico, visiting her family. Her parents are to retire soon and now they have a pool! Transcript here! Email...
105. Mis vacaciones de verano 2022
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about her summer vacation plans, and how hugging her parents is her priority this year. She is also excited to meet the new member of her ...
104. Sarah y Ruth
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about Sarah and Ruth, the two exchange students that she hosted this school year. In a few days, Sarah will return to Germany and Ruth to ...
103. Las despedidas
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about goodbyes or farewells and how what makes them difficult. Transcript here! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy ...
102. La higiene dental
28 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about the importance of having a proper routine to take care of our teeth. Here is the transcript! Email us! Become a supporte...
101. El Día del Maestro
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to season 2! Marta talks about Teacher's Day in México and in the United States. Ideally suited for the topic, Jim Wooldridge, the creator of...
100. Las alergias
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about how the so anticipated Spring is not as perfect: Allergies make her feel sick! Here is the transcript! Email us! Become ...
99. ¿Eres ordenado?
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about how being disorganized during the week in her class makes her Fridays after school more difficult. Transcript here! Email us! ...
98. Cinco de Mayo: La celebración
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about the way Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in México and compares it to what it is in the U.S. Transcript here! Email us! Beco...
97. Cinco de Mayo: La historia
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marta decided to revamp the episode she had previously recorded about the history of Cinco de Mayo. That was the fifth episode of this podcast! Now, a...
96. El Día del Trabajo
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about Labor Day as it is celebrated on May 1st in most countries in the world, including México. She talks about its origins and the hist...
95. La leyenda de Sant Jordi
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about the legend of Sant Jordi, the patron saint of Catalunya, in Spain. Considered by many as the 'Valentine's Day in Catalunya", Sant Jo...
94. ¡Aniversario!
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marta celebrates the first anniversary of this podcast, talking about the process of language acquisition. Transcript here! Email us! Beco...
93. Semana Santa en México
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about Holy Week and the Easter celebrations in México. Transcript here! Email us! Become a supporter!  ...
92. El Día de San Patricio|Parte 2
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marta continues talking about the celebration of Saint Patrick's Day and explains why it is also an important celebration in Mexico. Transcript here! ...
91. El Día de San Patricio|Parte 1
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about the origin of Saint Patrick's Day. Transcript here! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee &nbs...
90. Mi visita a Pensilvania
19 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about her spring break trip to Pennsylvania. Transcript here! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee ...
89. Mis vacaciones de primavera
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about her plans for spring break. This episode features the future tense using different verbs. Here is the transcript! Email us! &n...
88. El Día Internacional de la Mujer
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about International Women's Day. Transcript here! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee ...
87. Los impulsos
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about what could be the consequences of acting by impulse. Transcript here! Email us! Become a supporter! &n...
86. El Día de San Valentín
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about the origins of the Valentine's Day celebration and how it is slightly different in Mexico. Transcript here! Email us! Be...
85. El Mes de la Historia Negra
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about Black History Month. Transcript here! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee ...
84. Las mentiras
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about lies, and how telling lies can cause problems. Transcript here! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffe...
83. Los miedos
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about her fears and how it is important to make an effort to overcome them in order to live fully. Transcript here! Email us! ...
82. Los sueños|Parte 2
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about the dreams we have when we sleep. Find the transcript here! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee &n...
81. Los sueños|Parte 1
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about dreams for the future. Here is the transcript! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee &nb...
80. El cansancio
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about the causes of her students and her own fatigue, and how it is worth it! Here is the transcript. Email us! &n...
79. Martin Luther King Jr.
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy. Transcript here! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee ...
78. La rosca de Reyes
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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!  ...
77. Los Reyes Magos
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about the day of the Reyes Magos (Wise Men Day) and how is celebrated. Transcript here! Email us! Become a supporter! &n...
76. Los propósitos de año nuevo
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about some of the most popular New Year resolutions. Transcript here! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffe...
75. ¡Feliz Año Nuevo!
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about some traditions to celebrate Nochevieja or New Year's Eve in Mexico. Click here for the transcript! Email us! Become a s...
74. Una Navidad verde y dorada
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about how she celebrated a Green and Gold Christmas 2021. Click here for the transcript Email us! Become a member or Buy me a coffee.
73. Celebrando la Nochebuena 2021
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about how she celebrated Christmas Eve 2021. Click here for the transcript Email us! Become a member or Buy me a coffee.
72. Tradiciones Navideñas|Colombia: La Noche de las Velitas
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about a beautiful Christmas tradition in Colombia called The Night of the Candles. Click here for the transcript! Become a member or Buy m...
71. Las piñatas - Parte 2
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about the symbolism of the piñatas. Transcript here! Become a member or Buy Me a Coffee!
70. Las piñatas - Parte 1
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about the origin of the piñatas and how they were used for the evangelizing of Mexico. Transcript here! Become a member or Buy me a coffe...
69. Tradiciones Navideñas|Las Posadas|Parte 2
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a follow-up to the last episode, Marta talks about what actually goes on during the celebration of Las Posadas. Click here for the transcript! Beco...
68. Tradiciones Navideñas|Las Posadas|Parte 1
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about the origin of the Christmas tradition of Las Posadas. Click here for the transcript. Become a member or Buy Me a Coffee
67. Tradiciones Navideñas|El Tió de Nadal-Parte 2
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After having learned the origins of this tradition in the last episode, Marta talks about the actual celebration of El Tió de Nadal. Transcript Becom...
66. Tradiciones Navideñas: El Tió de Nadal-Parte 1
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about the origin of this peculiar Christmas tradition in Spain. Transcript here! Become a supporter or Buy Me a Coffee
65. El resentimiento
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about resentment, the pain that it causes, and the only ways to overcome it. Transcript here! Do you want to support the production of thi...
64. El Día de Acción de Gracias
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about the Thanksgiving celebration in the U.S. and why it is controversial. She also talks about what she is thankful for. Transcript here...
63. Mi cumpleaños
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about her birthday and how the way she celebrates has changed through her life stages. Transcript here! Do you want to support the p...
62. Los teléfonos en la escuela
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about the ongoing problem that the use of cellphones in the classroom. Transcript here! Do you want to support this podcast? Become a memb...
61. Mi hermano
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about her younger brother, Antonio. Transcript here Do you want to support this podcast? Become a member or Buy Me a Coffee.
60. El Día de los Veteranos
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about Veteran's Day and how it is different from Memorial Day in the US. Transcript here! Do you want to support the production of t...
59. Las mariposas monarca
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about the monarch butterfly and why this insect is so special in Mexican culture. Transcript here! Do you want to support the production o...
58. La Catrina
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about La Catrina, the iconic Mexican representation of Death, its origins and significance. Transcript here! Interested in supporting the ...
57. El Día de Muertos
30 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about the Day of the Dead celebration and its iconic elements. Transcript here! Become a supporter of this podcast Here, or Buy Me a...
56. La Llorona
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about the Mexican legend of La Llorona (The Weeping Woman); a chilling story just in time to get us ready for Halloween! Find the transcri...
55. El Halloween
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about Halloween and the most typical activities that people enjoy during this celebration such as costumes and Trick or Treat. Find the tr...
54. El aburrimiento
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about boredom, and how she deals with it. Transcript here! Do you want to help with the production of this podcast? You can be a supporter...
53. Los medios sociales
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about social media, the pros, and cons. Transcript here. Interested in helping with the production of this podcast? Here are two options:&...
52. Los tatuajes
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about tattoos and why people get them. Transcript here! Interested in supporting the production of ¡Cuéntame!? You can do it throu...
51. El Día de la Raza
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about El Día de la Raza, AKA Columbus Day, and why it is a controversial celebration. Click here for the transcript! Interested in suppor...
50. Mi rutina vespertina
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about her PM routine. Transcript here! Are you interested in helping with this podcast production? There are two platforms to do that! Exp...
49. Mi rutina matutina
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about her morning routine. The use of reflexive verbs is the target here! Click here for the transcript. Are you interested in helping wit...
48. Mi mamá
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about her mother. Script here! Are you interested in helping with this podcast production? There are two platforms to do that! Explo...
47. El código de vestimenta
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about dress code and how it is a controversial topic for many. Transcript here. Email us! Become a supporter! ...
46. El café
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about her favorite morning drink, and how it is has some benefits to the health when it is taken in moderation. Transcript here. Email us...
45. Los días de la semana
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about the days of the week. Which one is her favorite, and which one is her least favorite? Why? Transcript here. Email us! ...
44. El Día de Independencia de México: La celebración
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about the big celebration in México for Independence Day. Find the transcript here. Email us! Become a supporter! ...
43. El Día de Independencia de México: La historia
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta's country has its biggest national holiday this week! Independence Day. Marta talks about how the war for independence from Spain began in 1...
42. ¡Se me olvidó!
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta didn't publish an episode last Monday. She didn't want to make excuses... so she explains why: She forgot! It happened to be Labor Day.....
41. El cumpleaños de mi hermana
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today is the birthday of Marta's sister, and to celebrate her, Marta talks about her and how happy she is to have her in her life. Transcript here...
40. El zoológico
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about a very interesting zoo that she visited. It is Shamba Safari, where people get through riding in their cars and are able to feed som...
39. El regreso a clases
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about the return to classes after the summer break. She talks about her room setup and how her school will start without the use of face m...
38. El dolor
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about the physical pain caused by an incident at the dog park and what she uses to mitigate it. Find the transcript here! Email us! ...
37. Estudiantes de intercambio
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about the exciting week ahead, as she is welcoming two exchange students into her home: One girl from Spain and another from Germany. She ...
36. Mi amiga Cynthia
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about Cynthia, her friend from Pennsylvania who just stopped by for a short visit to Wisconsin. Targets: Far/Near Transcript here. Email ...
35. Visita a México 2021
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about the rest of her visit to México this year. She stayed mostly home. She couldn't go out much because of the COVID-19 pandemic. H...
34. Día #1 en México: Restaurante La Perla
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about her first stop during her most recent visit to México. La Perla is a restaurant in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero. She talks about the diffe...
33. ¡Feliz cumpleaños, Mari!
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta makes a pause from her series of episodes talking about her recent visit to México, to celebrate Mari's birthday. Mari is the extraordinary...
32. Mi regreso de México
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about the stressful return to the US after visiting her family in México during pandemic restrictions and stipulations. Click here for th...
31. Los deportes
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Marta talks about the sports she likes watching at the Olympics, what some members of her family do to exercise, and also what she us...
30. La música
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Marta talks about music, her favorite genre, and singers, as well as a really cool tradition with Mariachi bands in México. Click he...
29. Los pasatiempos|Parte 2
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about one of her favorite hobbies: going to the movies! Click here for the transcript Email us! Become a supporter! ...
28. Los pasatiempos|Parte 1
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this part one of two, Marta talks about her favorite pastimes or hobbies. Click here for the transcript. Email us! Become a supporter...
27. Los acentos|Parte 2
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta continues reflecting on accents in second language communication. She points out how variations in accent and vocabulary happen not only in seco...
26. Los acentos|Parte 1
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about the different accents that people who speak languages other than their native language have, and how accents are a motive for celebr...
25. Sentirse culpable
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about what causes her to feel guilty and how to prevent such a sad feeling. Transcript here. Email us! Become a supporter! ...
24. El Cuatro de Julio
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about the Fourth of July celebration in the U.S. and how it is celebrated where she lives. Transcript here. Email us! Become...
23. La chica del parque
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about Claire, a girl she met at the dog park. She talks about the reasons why she was impressed by her, and how her future plans now that ...
22. ¿Frío o calor?
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about the perfect weather (in temperatures) and the misconception of many people who think that Mexico is entirely hot. Click here for t...
21. ¡A viajar!
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about traveling again in July after COVID kept her from visiting her family in México last summer. She discusses her preferred mean of tr...
20. El Día del Sol
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about the International Day of the Sun, and how it is celebrated in the Año Nuevo Andino in the Southern Hemisphere. Transcript Ema...
19. El Día del Padre
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Marta talks about the Father's Day celebration in México and other countries, as well as its origin. Click here for the transcri...
18. Las mascotas|Parte 2
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about the responsibilities that imply having a pet. Click here for the transcript of this episode. Email us! Become a suppor...
17. Las mascotas|Parte 1
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In part 1 of this topic, Marta talks about different kinds of pets, and how people prefer different pets for different reasons. She talks about Maya, ...
16. El Mes del Orgullo LGBTQ
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about the origin of Pride Month and what it is about. Here is the transcript for this episode. Email us! Become a supporter!...
15. Las vacaciones de verano
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talk about summer vacation and the things that she likes doing during that period. It is an opportunity to renew and change habits. Click here f...
14. El Día de Recordación
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about Memorial Day in the EE. UU. Click here for the transcript. Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coff...
13. Graduación en tiempos del COVID
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marta talks about the class of 2021 and how they pushed through with a good attitude and hard work to be able to graduate this year. Click here for th...
12. Las quinceañeras|Parte 2
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this second part of Quinceañeras, Marta talks about the specific activities and rituals included in the celebration. Click here for the tran...