Listen, Read, Interact - Spanish
Episodes
LRI #84: Caballeros elegantes
09 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A story-based interactive episode for late beginner to intermediate leaners of Spanish. A2 to B2 level recommended. Show Notes (Plus Related Activitie...
LRI #83: El túnel de la decepción
02 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A story-based interactive episode for beginning leaners of Spanish. A0-A2 level recommended. Show Notes (Plus Related Activities)Support the ShowThe I...
LRI #82: El gatito feroz
25 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to example sentences that build into a Spanish story for beginners. Go to listenreadinteract.com/82 for the interactive show notes. Show Notes ...
LRI #81: Ups... Bueno - Parte III
18 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Part 3/3 of a series for late beginners to intermediate Spanish learners. Each episode is a self-contained lesson designed to ample opportunities for ...
LRI #80: Ups... Bueno - Parte II
11 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2/3 of a series for late beginners to intermediate Spanish learners. Each episode is a self-contained lesson designed to ample opportunities for ...
LRI #79: Ups... Bueno - Parte I
04 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1/3 of a series for late beginners to intermediate Spanish learners. Each episode is a self-contained lesson designed to ample opportunities for ...
LRI #78: Caída en Cerro Torre - Parte III
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Part 3/3 of a series for late beginners to intermediate Spanish learners. Each episode is a self-contained lesson designed to ample opportunities for ...
LRI #77: Caída en Cerro Torre - Parte II
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2/3 of a series for late beginners to intermediate Spanish learners. Each episode is a self-contained lesson designed to ample opportunities for ...
LRI #76: Caída en Cerro Torre
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1/3 of a series for late beginners to intermediate Spanish learners. Each episode is a self-contained lesson designed to ample opportunities for ...
LRI #75: La venganza se la sirve con mayonesa - Parte III
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Part 3/3 of a series for late beginners to intermediate Spanish learners. Each episode is a self-contained lesson designed to ample opportunities for ...
Bonus: La Pequeña Habana
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A brief look at La Pequeña Habana, Miami's Cuban neighborhood. Show Notes (Plus Related Activities)Support the ShowThe Input LedgerFree Course for Tr...
LRI #74: La venganza se la sirve con mayonesa - Parte II
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2/3 of a series for late beginners to intermediate Spanish learners. Each episode is a self-contained lesson designed to ample opportunities for ...
LRI #73: La venganza se la sirve con mayonesa - Parte I
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1/3 of a series for late beginners to intermediate Spanish learners. Each episode is a self-contained lesson designed to ample opportunities for ...
CI Immersion #3: Phase 1 - First Steps
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Phase One of CI Immersion focuses on building the systems that protect instructional clarity before the term begins. Define scope, pre-select stories,...
Bonus: ¿Cuál es la fecha del día de hoy?
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to say today's date in Spanish. For the purposes of this episode, today's date is locked in as "Wednesday, January 7." Show Notes (Plus Rela...
LRI #72: La carta
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A short story and accompanying interactive activities (see show notes page) for A1-B1 beginners/intermediates in Spanish. Perfect for learners who wan...
LRI #71: El Café Portento Parte III
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A short story and accompanying interactive activities (see show notes page) for A1-B1 beginners/intermediates in Spanish. Perfect for learners who wan...
LRI #70: El Café Portento Parte II
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A short story and accompanying interactive activities (see show notes page) for A1-B1 beginners/intermediates in Spanish. Perfect for learners who wan...
CI Immersion #2: Building an Acquisition Engine
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CI Immersion is more than a method. In this episode, Andrew explains the “acquisition engine” behind the system and introduces the six phases that...
LRI #69: El Café Portento - Parte I
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A short story and accompanying interactive activities (see show notes page) for A1-B1 beginners/intermediates in Spanish. Perfect for learners who wan...
CI Immersion #1: Starting from the Beginning
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I introduce the show and explain the why behind the CI Immersion System™ Show Notes (Plus Related Activities)Support the ShowFree Course for True Be...
LRI #68: El destino es cruel
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A short story and accompanying interactive activities (see show notes page) for A2-B1 beginners/intermediates in Spanish. Perfect for learners who wan...
LRI #67: Mole a la Fiona
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A short story and accompanying interactive activities (see show notes page) for A2-B1 beginners/intermediates in Spanish. Perfect for learners who wan...
LRI #66: Los tacones de la justicia
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A short story and accompanying interactive activities (see show notes page) for A2-B1 beginners/intermediates in Spanish. Perfect for learners who wan...
LRI #65: Se armó
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A short story and accompanying interactive activities (see show notes page) for A2-B1 beginners/intermediates in Spanish. Perfect for learners who wan...
Bonus: El Palacio Salvo
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
El Palacio Salvo está en el centro de Montevideo, la capital uruguaya. Es un edificio muy famoso y muy alto. Muchas personas lo reconocen fácilmente...
Bonus: Feliz Navidad
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
La Navidad (en combinación con la Nochebuena) es una fiesta muy importante en muchos países de habla hispana. Se celebra el 25 de diciembre y recuer...
LRI #64: La aventura del esquí
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A short story and accompanying interactive activities (see show notes page) for A1-A2 beginners in Spanish. Perfect for learners who want simple, comp...
LRI #63: David Esponja
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A short story and accompanying interactive activities (see show notes page) for A1-A2 beginners in Spanish. Perfect for learners who want simple, comp...
Bonus: Los peces en el río
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores los villancicos, the traditional Christmas songs heard across the Spanish-speaking world during the Christmas season. You will l...
LRI #62: La fealdad vence
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A short story and accompanying interactive activities (see show notes page) for A1-A2 beginners in Spanish. Perfect for learners who want simple, comp...
LRI #61: La lasaña y la granja lechera
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A series of interactive activities (show notes) built around a short story in Spanish Show Notes (Plus Related Activities)Support the ShowFree Course ...
Bonus: ¿Hay Día de Acción de Gracias en los países hispanos?
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Descubre si el Día de Acción de Gracias se celebra en el mundo hispano o no y cómo algunas familias crean su propia versión especial.FREE COURSE: ...
LRI #60: Dos por uno
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A series of listening activities. Accompanying readings interactive activities available on the show notes page.FREE COURSE: START HERE https://listen...
LRI #59: El incendio
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A brief series of listening exercises and interactive activities (show notes page).FREE COURSE: START HERE https://listenreadinteract.comSupport the S...
LRI #58: La venganza de una muerte inoportuna
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A series of interactive activities (see show notes page) based on short stories for novice learners of Spanish.FREE COURSE: START HERE https://listenr...
LRI #57: Que digamos
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A series of interactive activities (show notes page) based on short stories for novice learners of Spanish.FREE COURSE: START HERE https://listenreadi...
LRI #56: Nachos mortales
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A series of story-based listening exercises and interactive activities for Spanish learners. FREE COURSE: START HERE https://listenreadinteract.comSup...
LRI #55: Un embrujo pintoresco
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 6/6 of a series of short stories for true beginners in Spanish. Follow along at the show notes page for more ways to read and interact with the l...
LRI #54: El poder absoluto corrompe absolutamente
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 5/6 of a series of short stories for true beginners in Spanish. Follow along at the show notes page for more ways to read and interact with the l...
LRI #53: María, La Maldecida
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 4/6 of a series of short stories for true beginners in Spanish. Follow along at the show notes page for more ways to read and interact with the l...
LRI #52: La trágica historia de Marco el fantasma
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 3/6 in a series of short stories for true beginners. Visit the show notes page for more ways to listen, read, and interact with Spanish!FREE COUR...
LRI #51: El amigo del profesor Fernández
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2/6 in a series of short stories for true beginners. Visit the show notes page for more ways to listen, read, and interact with Spanish!FREE COUR...
LRI #50: El profesor triste y el teléfono inteligente
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The first part in a series of short stories for true beginners. Visit the show notes page for more activities! https://listenreadinteract.comSupport t...
LRI #49: Un café antes del fin del mundo
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 5 / 5 of a series of short stories for Intermediate learners. This episode is a self-contained Spanish lesson. You'll move from short isolated se...
LRI #48: Cinco minutos con el director
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 4 / 5 of a series of short stories for Intermediate learners. This episode is a self-contained Spanish lesson. You'll move from short isolated se...
LRI #47: Ojos en la nave
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 3 / 5 of a series of short stories for Intermediate learners. This episode is a self-contained Spanish lesson. You'll move from short isolated...
LRI #46: El objeto más allá de Plutón
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2/5 of a Sci-Fi story! This episode is a self-contained Spanish lesson. You'll move from short isolated sentences, to a short fiction reading, an...
LRI #45: La marginalización del astrónomo
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1/5 of a Sci-Fi story! This episode is a self-contained Spanish lesson. You'll move from short isolated sentences, to a short fiction reading, an...
LRI #44: La emergencia familiar
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a self-contained Spanish lesson. You'll move from short isolated sentences, to a short fiction reading, and a complete version of the ...
LRI #43: Antonio y el barman
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a self-contained Spanish lesson. You'll move from short isolated sentences, to a short fiction reading, and a complete version of the ...
LRI #42: El casamiento de los Burros
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a self-contained Spanish lesson. You'll move from short isolated sentences, to a short fiction reading, and a complete version of the ...
LRI #41: El juego
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a self-contained Spanish lesson. You'll move from short isolated sentences, to a short fiction reading, and a complete version of the ...
LRI #40: Catástrofe en la cancha de tenis
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll hear several comprehensible examples (perfect for a dictation) that build into a short story, you'll hear a longer version of ...
LRI #39: El arroz con pollo
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll hear several comprehensible examples (perfect for a dictation) that build into a short story, you'll hear a longer version of ...
LRI #38: El agua bendita
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll hear several comprehensible examples (perfect for a dictation) that build into a short story, you'll hear a longer version of ...
LRI #37: Una confusión diabólica
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll hear several comprehensible examples (perfect for a dictation) that build into a short story, you'll hear a longer version of ...
LRI #36: Misión cumplida
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you'll learn some of the basics of language acquisition, you'll be able to tell me the difference between learning and acquisition, yo...
LRI #35: Las Olimpiadas de las excusas
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you'll learn some of the basics of language acquisition, you'll be able to tell me the difference between learning and acquisition, yo...
LRI #34: El tesoro escondido
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you'll learn some of the basics of language acquisition, you'll be able to tell me the difference between learning and acquisition, yo...
LRI #33: La familia Medina y la ropa nueva
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you'll learn the basics of language acquisition, you'll be able to tell me the difference between learning and acquisition, you'll hea...
LRI #32: La voz del cielo
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you'll learn about heritage speakers and what to do if you are one, you'll hear several comprehensible examples (perfect for a dictati...
LRI #31: La familia Díaz va de compras
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you'll learn the basic tenants of language acquisition, you'll hear several comprehensible examples (perfect for a dictation) that bui...
LRI #30: La merienda del chupacabras
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you'll learn the basic tenants of language acquisition, you'll hear several comprehensible examples (perfect for a dictation) that bui...
LRI #29: En el espacio no se oyen los gritos
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you'll learn the basic tenants of language acquisition, you'll hear several comprehensible examples (perfect for a dictation) that bui...
LRI #28: El viejo, el elefante y el lamento del profesor
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you'll learn the basic tenants of language acquisition, you'll hear several comprehensible examples (perfect for a dictation) that bui...
LRI #27: El enemigo del mago
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you'll learn the basic tenants of language acquisition, you'll hear several comprehensible examples (perfect for a dictation) that bui...
LRI #26: La piña de la verdad: Capítulo 3 - El sueño punquero
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the basic tenants of language acquisition, hear some example sentences that build into short readings, listen to the second chapter of the...
LRI #25: La piña de la verdad: Capítulo 2 - La lasaña
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the basic tenants of language acquisition, hear some example sentences that build into short readings, listen to the second chapter of the...
LRI #24: La piña de la verdad - Capítulo 1
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about reading and its benefits for language acquisition, hear some example sentences that build into short readings, listen to the first chapter...
LRI #23: Estrella, la estrella no muy famosa
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you'll learn the basic tenants of language acquisition, you'll hear several comprehensible examples (perfect for a dictation) that bui...
LRI #22: Me morí de aburrimiento
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you'll learn about best language learning practices, you'll hear several comprehensible examples (perfect for a dictation) that build ...
LRI #21: La decepción del presidente
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you'll learn more about scaffolding and how to use it to your language learning advantage, you'll hear several comprehensible examples...
LRI #20: Un servicio al cliente excepcional
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you'll learn more about how to build a mental model of Spanish, you'll hear several comprehensible examples (perfect for a dictation) ...
LRI #19: Las cicatrices de la fama
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you'll learn more about learning vs. acquisition, how to maximize your language acquisition, you'll hear several comprehensible exampl...
LRI #18: Un embrujo pintoresco
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you'll learn how to roll your "R" in Spanish, you'll hear several comprehensible examples (perfect for a dictation) that build into a ...
LRI #17: Un maullido feroz
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you'll hear take on language acquisition, you'll hear several comprehensible examples (perfect for a dictation) that build into a shor...
LRI #16: La dulce receta salada
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you'll hear my answer to the question "What is the 'Silent Period'?", you'll hear several comprehensible examples (perfect for a dicta...
LRI #15: El poder absoluto corrompe absolutamente
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you'll hear my answer to the question "What is the CI method?", you'll hear several comprehensible examples (perfect for a dictation) ...
LRI #14: En todo moderación
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you'll learn about the concept of "Interlanguage", you'll hear several comprehensible examples (perfect for a dictation) that build in...
LRI #13: El sabio y el necio
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you'll learn about the "Critical Period Hypothesis", you'll hear several comprehensible examples (perfect for a dictation) that build ...
LRI #12: Una tarde fatídica
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you'll learn about a "The Poverty of the Stimulus", you'll hear several comprehensible examples (perfect for a dictation) that build i...
LRI #11: La luna de miel (El amor es ciego)
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you'll learn about a simple dictation activity you can do to improve your Spanish, you'll hear several comprehensible examples that bu...
LRI #10: El delito de Liliana
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn if there is a proper order to learn grammar, listen to several examples in Spanish, and hear two versions of the same Spanish story for beginner...
LRI #9: La siesta de Ignacio
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the "Affective Filter" and how it applies to language acquisition, listen to several examples in Spanish, and hear two versions of the sam...
LRI #8: La fiesta de la victoria
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what I think about Duolingo, listen to several examples in Spanish, and hear two versions of the same Spanish story for beginners. https://liste...
LRI #7: La joya escondida
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Expect to learn about how I learned Spanish and what I found to be the most useful in my own experience, build vocabulary by listening to several exam...
LRI #6: El peligro del deseo desenfrenado
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to optimize your language acquisition, listen to several examples in Spanish, and hear two versions of the same Spanish story for beginners....
LRI #5: Ya vienen los bomberos
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Expect to learn whether explicit grammar instruction is required for language acquisition, hear some comprehensible example sentences in Spanish, and ...
LRI #4: María la maldecida
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Expect to learn if reading alone is enough to acquire Spanish, listen to a number of comprehensible example sentences, and hear two versions of a shor...
LRI #3: La confusión de la vejez
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Expect to learn how to develop a language learning routine, hear some example sentences in Spanish, listen to a "yo" form version of a short story, an...
LRI #2: La trágica historia de Bryan el fantasma peculiar
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how it is we acquire languages, listen to several example sentences with high frequency vocabulary, and listen to two versions of a spooky(ish) ...
LRI #1: ¿Cuántos gatos son demasiados?
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The first ever episode of the Listen, Read, Interact Podcast. Examples in Spanish and two short stories for beginners. https://listenreadinteract.comS...