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A1: Beginner Spanish listening exercises
- Una excursión en bici por Tierra de FuegoBerta is excited about her spring bike tour.
- Taza de agua y rosaFabilola is contemplating a stunning masterpiece by Zurbarán.
- Un trabajo lujosoEliseo explains why his job is a luxury.
- Una momia en el cuarto de bañoAngela caught her toddler doing something unusual in the bathroom to get ready for Halloween.
- Un torneo de patoLeo describes this Argentinian sport.
- La polleraLuz will wear a pollera to attend her best friend's wedding.
- Una sorpresa para mi novioOn Valentine's Day I'm going to ask my boyfriend to move in with me.
- AVE Madrid - SevillaEliseo is taking the high-speed AVE train to Seville.
- Las ventajas de las bicis plegablesHaving a folding bike is very useful.
- Alpaca Eva shows us the attributes of alpaca fabric
- Las latas de aluminioJulia likes to recycle aluminium cans.
- Desayuno andaluzClara is enjoying a delicious Andalusian breakfast with a view of the Giralda tower.
- Platería argentinaItziar is learning about the silver tradition in Argentina.
- Ropa de otoñoElisa has prepared her wardrobe to enjoy the outdoors this autumn.
- Bananas Pedro talks about why the banana is important for the Honduran economy.
- BarraMarilia describes her favourite beach.
- BellezaSergio is learning adjectives related to beauty.
- BiodanzaRoberto describes biodance.
- PájarosEva loves to look at the sky and watch the birds flying.
- BoxeoFernanda teaches boxing and she explains how combat sports are really beneficial.
- Camello, barco o helicópteroMiguel is watching a feature about the different means of transport that the Three Wise Men will use to distribute the presents in Spain.
- Sopa de ajos castellanaDiscover what the ingredients you need to cook a tasty Castillian garlic soup.
- Cayo CocoHector describes Cayo Coco.
- Chema MadozAlma tells us about her favourite photographer.
- Ajedrez en mi computadoraI'm playing chess against my computer!
- Los niños son el futuro del planetaSusana explains how family and school can teach environmentally-friendly behaviour so that children can save the planet.
- Los superpoderes de los niñosBetina reveals that children have superpowers.
- Chocolate Amador, owner of a chocolate shop in Quito, tells us that the best chocolate in the world is from Ecuador.
- Chocolate con churrosAraceli tells us about the hispanic tradition of chocolate con churros.
- Mercadillo de NavidadJavi is at the busy Plaza Mayor Christmas market to buy figurines for his nativity and decorations for his Christmas tree.
- ArcillaAlvaro is at his primary school crafting a handmade clay cereal bowl for his daily breakfast.
- Subiendo escaleras para perder pesoMy new way of doing exercise: climbing the stairs everyday.
- Papi te quieroGustavo wrote a rap to surprise his dad on Father's Day.
- Parejas de baileEduardo has fallen in love with his dance partner.
- Bailar, bailar, bailar Sol tells us why she loves dancing salsa.
- Descenso del SellaAlberto tells us about the great summer sport event "Descent of the Sella" in Asturias.
- Publicidad digitalAlicia explains how digital platforms are the new channel for commercials and to target more customers.
- Invitaciones digitalesCaro talks about how easy, quick and cheap it is to design and send digital invitations for your events.
- DormirDcinePaula is a film fanatic and has found the perfect hotel for her stay in Madrid.
- Un dibujo de la caraToday at school, Iris's teacher asked her students to draw a face.
- Deportes electrónicosGerardo explains what e-sports are.
- Edurne PasabanAndrea is passionate about mountaineering and tells us about her heroine Edurne Pasaban.
- Eliminando toxinasMy book recommends some ways to eliminate toxins.
- EsmeraldasFernando explains that Colombia produces the most emeralds for the global market.
- Placeres cotidianosGonzalo tells us some of his everyday pleasures.
- Rutina de ejercicios con una sillaJuanjo explain how to work out at home with just a chair.
- ModaDory tells us about her fashion blog.
- FinisterreMaite is walking the Camino de Santiago and today will arrive at Cape Finisterre which according to legend is the end of the world.
- Torrijas, el dulce español de Semana SantaEduardo talks about the most popular Easter dessert in Spain.
- Puente General Rafael Urdaneta, VenezuelaPetra talks about an important bridge in
A2: Lower Intermediate Spanish listening exercises
- Bomberas y paramédicasA firewoman and a female paramedic went to Julieta's school to give a talk to the students.
- Una semana divertidaFreeAdela tells us about all the fun things she did with her best friend this week.
- Una casita en PanamáLaila has an American cousin who wants to retire in Panama.
- Una sorpresa mañaneraBruno gave his boyfriend a morning surprise yesterday.
- Un calcetín rojo y un calcetín azulI wore mis-matching socks yesterday.
- Una finca autososteniblePaloma talks about her family farm.
- Un árbol muy viejo en ChileThere is an ancient tree in Chile that could be the oldest tree in the planet.
- Un deseo por cada uvaElisa is making a list of 12 wishes
- Museo ABC de Dibujo e IlustraciónFrancis invites us to explore the ABC Museum.
- ContableMoises describes his job.
- JarciaNestor talks about the arts and crafts made with the agave plant by the indigenous Xinka.
- El Parque del Alamillo en SevillaI took my friends to the Alamillo Park in Sevilla.
- Alicia y el cerebro maravillosoEstrella bought her daughter a fantastic book explaining how the brain works.
- Tarde de Roscón de ReyesValentina tells us how she and her family traditionally spend the 6th of January.
- Una idea para tallar tu calabazaPalmira has an idea for how to design the most creative Halloween pumpkin.
- ¿Y tú por qué escribes?Antonio is trying to find out why he wants to do writing therapy.
- Anna Vives, tipógrafa profesionalLearn the inspiring story of a young female designer from Spain who has Down syndrome.
- Arquitectura que sanaClara attended an architectural workshop to learn how to design hospitals that help in the healing process.
- Alfajores argentinosEmilio speaks about the origin of the "alfajor" and tells us which one is his favourite.
- Armando BarriosDario owns a masterpiece by Armando Barrios, the famous cubist Venezuelan artist.
- Averroes Loli talks about one of the most famous medieval hispano-arabic philosophers.
- Museo Vasco del FerrocarrilHéctor has taken his students to visit the Basque Railway Museum.
- Ser sencilloErnesto has decided changing his life will make him happier.
- Beatriz GalindoBrigido introduces the historical character of Beatriz Galindo.
- Sé influencerInés owns an influencer agency. Discover how this work!
- Belle Époque Catalina tells us about the film "Belle Époque" that her cousin recommended.
- Belén HostaletValeria introduces us an Spanish athleisure designer and influencer.
- Beneficios de la atención plenaMarina tells us why she practises mindfulness.
- Cadiwoman Cadiwoman use the chirigotas to fight for feminist rights.
- Aceite CarbonellPaco talks to us about the world's best-selling olive oil brand.
- En teleférico por ChicamochaAlba tell us about her adventure taking the cable car in Chicamocha.
- ChirigotasEstrella explains what a "chirigota" is.
- NochebuenaAlicia tells us about her special Christmas Eve.
- Ensalada de NavidadFederico tells us about a typical Spanish salad for Christmas time.
- Los beneficios del coachingDarío shows us the benefits of coaching in daily life.
- CarbónEstrella describes how she received a sweet surprise on her 5th Epiphany.
- Castillo de CocaConstanza shares her impressions about the spectacular Coca Castle.
- Barrios coloridosRafael tells us about his cousin's a tour of colourful Spanish neighbourhoods.
- El ColónCarmen talks us about the Costa Rican currency.
- Tatuajes de parejaSandra and her boyfriend made a romantic gesture to unite them forever, by each getting a tattoo of half a heart on their arms.
- Trabajar en un caféSamuel is trying to convince his colleague that instead of going to the office they should work from a new coffee shop.
- El curso de escritura creativaI'm signing up for a creative writing course.
- Cristóbal BalenciagaLast month Luis visited the exhibition of Cristobal Balenciaga, the famous Spanish fashion designer, at the V&A Museum in London.
- Curanto Jorge explains an ancient Chilean way of cooking.
- El cochinillo de CándidoJoaquin tells us about his lunch at Cándido's Restaurant.
- Papá cuéntame un cuentoLucía remembers her childhood when her father told her bedtime stories.
- Día de la canción criollaEloisa explains how in Peru there is a celebration that's more important than Halloween on the 31st of October.
- ¿Tienes inteligencia emocional?Agustín discovers emotional intelligence.
- EMOZ ZaragozaCesar talks about his wonderful visit to an origami museum.
- Efecto pasilloVera was having a bad day till the happy music of her favourite Spanish band brought some colour back into her life.
B1: Intermediate Spanish listening exercises
- Chipirones en su tintaSergio tells us how to cook one of his favourite dishes.
- 40 libros que leer antes de los 40Tomas accepted the challenge of reading a selection of 40 books before turning 40.
- 8 alimentos que son buenos para tu cerebroPedro gives advise about what to eat to have a healthy brain.
- Un día en el zoológicoPalmira is excited about her upcoming visit to Cali zoo.
- Un verano détoxVicente has planned a summer retreat at home to boots his energy levels.
- Una noche bajo las estrellasEstrella will take her kids to the countryside to spend the night under the stars and teach them about constellations.
- Una postal cada díaEster cannot wait to check her mailbox.
- Un jardín topiarioDani is looking forward to visiting the Tulcán cementery topiary gardens.
- Consejos para profesoresMarisa has some teacher's tips for a successful year.
- Tren Al AndalusAda is excited to board the luxury Al Andalus train with her girlfriend.
- Festival internacional de teatro clásico de AlmagroSol works for the Almagro International Classical Theater Festival, and will be on a radio show tomorrow to promote it.
- Los problemas de la generación alfaInés is worried about the challenges her daughter's generation will face.
- Una excursión por el glaciar ViedmaIrene is excited about walking on the Viedma glacier in the Parque Nacional Los Glaciares in Argentina.
- Un restaurante inclusivoBerto describes Latin America's most inclusive restaurant.
- AthflowFernando explains the athflow concept.
- Playa de los MuertosCesar goes Almería every summer.
- Amarres de amorVerónica is flying to Havana to get back together with her ex.
- Playas bioluminiscentesVictor talks about these awesome beaches.
- FlorecimientoJacinto always feels reborn, like the Phoenix, in the springtime.
- Isla del BurguilloMarcos tells us about his plan for a fabulous weekend in a castle on an small island.
- Quema calorías limpiandoOscar is a personal trainer who explains how doing housework can be a great fitness routine.
- Comprando una lámparaNacho needs to buy new lamps to give a different ambience to his living room.
- Centro CanalejasRaquel tells us about the luxury project "Centro Canalejas".
- CapoeiraNico wants to initiate his friend in the art of capoeira.
- Caricia, poema a una madreAlvaro wants to dedicate a poem by Gabriela Mistral, the Chilean writer, to his mother.
- Carolina Marín la leyenda del bádminton españolA brief introduction to Carolina Marín.
- CasadoSofia describes Costa Rica's most typical dish.
- Cerezos en FlorBlanca tells us about the Cherry Blossom Festival in the Jerte Valley in Cáceres (Spain).
- Chocolate con churrosAitor can't wait till New Year comes because on the 1st of January he always has chocolate with churros for breakfast.
- Chupa chups Maica tells us some interesting facts about the famous Chupa Chups lollipops.
- Masaje de cítricosAgustin explains how aromatherapy massage can bring cheer.
- Espacios cotrabajoFermín can't wait to move his company to a co-working space to develop and improve his business.
- Coctelería y mixologíaPerla is announcing the enrolment day for the Coctelería y Mixología course at Madrid Cocktail School.
- La lucha contra el plástico en ColombiaColombia combats plastic with bans, awareness and sustainability campaigns.
- Mediación de parejaPepa talks about her profession.
- Tarjetas de créditoPaco has too many credit cards, but his wife has a solution.
- Las Cruces de MayoAntonio is excied about his trip to the Crosses of May Festival.
- ¡Desestrésate!Psychologists recommend housework to get rid of stress.
- Decorando la mesaFelipe shares his ideas for decorating a stunning table.
- DeniaCarla is surrounded by retired foreigners each time that she spends the summer holidays with her family in Denia.
- DiamantesNerea explains the birth stone for people born in April.
- Diego sale de costaleroDiego is a proud Easter float bearer.
- Nómadas digitalesCeleste is changing her life to become a digital nomad.
- Descubriendo mi pasadoAfter discovering that he was adopted and his biological parents live in Colombia, Sebastián travelled there to meet them.
- Buceando en Isla de Coco, Costa RicaNoelia is getting ready to go diving for first time in the Pacific ocean.
- ¿Dibujas a mano o a ordenador?Digital or traditional? Master both for success.
- ¿Sabes como será la ciudad del futuro?There are some ideas about what the city of the future will be like.
- Carrera de trineosJimena can't wait to participate in the Baqueira Beret dog sled race.
- Haciendo la compra semanalI don't like doing my weekly grocery shopping.
- Domitila Barrios de Chungara, líder sindical y feminista bolivianaPaulo talks about a prominent Bolivian leader.
B2: Upper Intermediate Spanish listening exercises
- Pastores del siglo XXIRosa is changing her profession to became a shepherdess.
- Un castillo templarioJuan tells us about the one of the most popular Templar Castles in Spain.
- Un baby shower solidarioDina wants to invest the budget for her baby shower in a fundraising event for the NGO Madrina Foundation.
- Un crucero por el CaribeWe've finally decided which Caribbean cruise we're choosing for our honeymoon.
- Un vuelo divertidísimoIrene tells us about her entertaining plane ride.
- Un buen restaurante en TegucigalpaI found a very good restaurant with excellent reviews.
- Un hotel sorprendentePatricia has discovered an amazing hotel for her honeymoon.
- Una visita a la Casa Museo Marina Núñez del Prado Alba is revisiting one of her favourite museums.
- Un lugar de acogidaSergio believes that schools must become welcoming places of belonging and community.
- Adelitas Iria talks about a female icon of the Mexican revolution.
- La adoración de los Reyes MagosMariela describes what happened when she the Adoration of the Magi by Velázquez first time with her father at the Prado Museum.
- Anuncios y recuerdosBernardo talks about the impact commercials had on his childhood.
- Sin rumboAntonio talks about his solitary road trips with no fixed destination through the mountains.
- AltamiraMarta is very excited about her trip to Altamira where she plans to visit some very important prehistoric paintings.
- Una experiencia en los baños árabesMy holistic experience in a wonderful Turkish bath.
- El cuaderno de viaje de AndreaExplore Andrea's solo journey across South America and her unforgettable legacy.
- El día de la escarapela argentinaIsabel tells us about the Argentinian escarapela.
- La astrología me vuelve locaVanesa took an astrology course and now she is confused by the many horoscopos from diverse cultures that exist.
- PercebesHoracio describes this exclusive Spanish Galician seafood.
- Bocas del ToroDiego reminisces about his holidays in Boca de Toro.
- LibreríasWhile buying a book for his granddaughter, Adrián discovers a book on children's emotional education.
- Beneficios cerebrales de aprender idiomasJulia enrolled in Spanish and Italian classes as soon as she learned about the cerebral benefits of learning a second language.
- Alberto has a craving for cachapas.
- ¿Puedes aguantar 24 horas sin quejarte?Pedro has challenged himself to go 24 hours without complaining. Will he achieve it?
- Celia Sánchez-RamosRodolfo is writing an article about female Latin American and Spanish scientists.
- Che GuevaraFind out how Korda's photo of Che Guevara became an icon and was chosen by Time magazine as one of the most compelling images in history.
- Nochebuena en La Paz Juanjo tells us about his plans to celebrate Christmas Eve in La Paz, Bolivia.
- Alumbrado de NavidadRemedios tells us about the Christmas lights in Málaga.
- Subida al Naranjo de BulnesClimbing one of the most emblematic peaks in the Picos de Europa is mesmerasing.
- Colada y guaguasSergio describes the typical food prepared in Ecuador for All Saints Day.
- Mercado de Artesanías de La CiudadelaWhat an exciting experience I had at this Mexican craft market!
- MicromecenazgoRosaria tells us how she used crowdfunding to successfully launch her startup.
- CriptomonedasPaulo is having second thoughts about investing in cryptocurrency.
- Torre Cube, MéxicoJaime tells us about an iconic building in Jalisco designed by a Spanish woman architect.
- CiberabogadosZulema tells us about the profession of the future: cyber lawyer.
- Día de las VelitasMalena describes the celebration known as the Day of the Candles.
- Debate Jacinto is a moderator in a debate about Latin American policies.
- Poniendo el árbol de NavidadLet's get together to decorate the Christmas tree.
- Desalinizadoras Monica explains how Spain is a world leader in water desalination technology.
- Monólogos de un doctorFabian tells us how he became a comedian thanks to his patients' anecdotes when he was working as a hospital doctor.
- DominóSerafín loves to play dominos.
- Para gustos los coloresMarilia tells us that there are many versions of beauty besides its classic interpretation.
- Elsa y FredCarmen is getting married again.
- EmigraciónRoman tells us why he is emigrating and where to.
- EspartoJulián tells us about the amazing esparto grass festival that takes place in a small village in Navarra.
- Expresiones con coloresLaila explains some Spanish expressions that feature colours.
- TelasNadia found the perfect atelier and fabrics to make her dress for the ball.
- La familia políticaRicardo is nervous about meeting his family-in-law for first time.
- AbanicosEsteban explains the origin and use of one of Spain's iconic craft objects: the fan.
- MiedoQuique discovers a scary secret from his childhood.
C1: Advanced Spanish listening exercises
- Un gran admirador del Parque Güell Admire the unique Park Guell in Barcelona by Antoni Gaudí.
- Un mercado en alzaEduardo describes some interesting facts about the rise of the athleisure market.
- Un maquillador terroríficoDo you agree that terrifying make-up is the key to a good horror movie?
- El icónico vestido de boda de AmalAmal's iconic wedding dress by Oscar de la Renta was incredibly beautiful.
- Cuerpo, mente y espírituSebastián tells us how to find harmony and be happy and healthy.
- Diseñador, sastre, modista y costureraMagdalena explains the difference between the many professionals involved in making clothes.
- Peligro digitalMaribel is on the verge of bankruptcy because she keeps shopping and spending money on her phone.
- Entreteniendo a mis hijos en el cocheBernardo tells us how he entertained his kids during a terrible traffic jam.
- EpicureismoPepi is discovering Epicureanism.
- IgualdadMartina talks about her thoughts on equality.
- El fervor en la procesión de Ayacucho en PerúBeing part of the congregation at the processions in Ayacucho is such a unique experience.
- Reflexología podalSerafín explains foot reflexology.
- GóticoFederico explains Gothic architecture.
- Toma lagarejoJoaquín experiences the initiation for grape pickers in his family's vineyard.
- Más contento que un niño con zapatos nuevosXavi explains a Spanish expression about shoes.
- HornazoFreeMercedes tells us the origin of the Hornazo and Lunes de Aguas tradition in Salamanca.
- Yo tengo razón, tú estás equivocadoLucas prefers to agree with his brother rather than continue fighting.
- ¡Me han suspendido!I failed my driving test today.
- Me he decidido a montar una lavanderíaThis is the right decision: starting a laundromat.
- Estoy tiesaPaloma is struggling to make ends meet.
- ¡Estoy harta de las tareas domésticas!I don't want to clean or cook any more!
- Los caballos de JerezCome and see the very skillful horses of Jerez dance.
- LEGO: un juguete con mucho éxitoLEGO is probably the toy with the most sucess around the world.
- Las fuentes de La Granja de San IldefonsoVictor is planning to see the San Ildefonso fountains being turned on.
- La movida madrileñaJacinto tries to describe this underground cultural phenomenon.
- Lola FloresPaco tells us about a Spanish icon and flamenco artist whose legacy is alive and going viral on social media, although she left us 25 years ago her.
- Las vacaciones de mamáJuanjo talks about the freedom, relief and happiness that his mother feels when school starts again.
- Me han jaqueado la casaBelén is at home in her domotic house and now hackers are asking her for a ransom!
- BelenistaMartín talks about his passion about Nativities.
- Fin de Año en VarsoviaHave you ever spent New Year's Eve in a different country? I'm heading to Warsaw this year!
- La comida callejera de OaxacaErnesto has fallen in love with Oaxacan street food.
- OlefitnessAraceli is amazed to learn that you can do flamenco for fitness where you can burn up to 600 calories.
- Operación NécoraLearn about one of the first and largest drug trafficking raids in Galicia.
- Salir de farraAlfredo explains why he likes partying.
- Verano en la azoteaElsa has transformed her rooftop into an oasis to enjoy summer in the city.
- SororidadFabio had dinner with his sister yesterday, and she explained to him what "sororidad" means nowadays.
- El sistema solarJavier describes the solar system.
- El Defensor del PuebloClara is studying for the Spanish Citizenship test.
- DesconocidosEnrique has a plan to get to know all his neighbours from his apartment block.
- Dime qué tiras a la basura y te diré quién eres Did you know that detectives can determine what you eat, your habits, and your lifestyle just by looking at what's in your trash?
- Terraceo en EspañaDina is on holiday in Spain and is absolutely amazed by the terrace culture!
- Las jarapas de la Alpujarra granadinaI'm so pleased with my purchase of some Granadan rugs, I can't wait to see them decorating my house.
- El gigante europeo del disfrazCelia is surprised to learn that the European giant of costumes is in Huesca.
- El algoritmo del amorDafne doesn't believe that an algorithm can find your other half.
- Los luchadoresJoaquin is nervous thinking of a strategy to win the national wrestling championship.
- La guitarraFind out why Cecilia will take a Spanish guitar with her to a desert island.
- La invención de las escaleras mecánicasDid you know that the first escalators were created at the end of the 19th century?
- La invención de la ruedaHow important was the invention of the wheel for humanity?
- La planta del amor Vicente is frustrated because his marriage is in crisis.
- La fregonaJuan talks to us about his work day.