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Marta Ruiz Yedinak
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Marta Ruiz Yedinak, a Spanish National Board Certified Teacher, uses basic to intermediate level Spanish to tell stories and talk about everyday topics. Second language acquisition takes place through comprehensible input, and when the topics are interesting and compelling to the learner, it happens almost without awareness. Sit back, enjoy, and improve your Spanish listening skills! Join the Facebook group for collaboration!

  1. ٢٥ أغسطس

    202. Mi vida-Parte 7: Profe...¡¿yo?!

    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. 🤔✨ 👉 Want to know what happened? Hit play, share this episode with a friend, and don’t forget to leave me a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating so more Spanish learners can discover ¡Cuéntame! 💌 Email us!☕ Buy Me a Coffee👥 Facebook Group📸 Instagram📞 Send me a voice message in Spanish or English at 1-920-361-3329 to participate in an upcoming episode!

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  2. ٢٢ أغسطس

    201. Mi vida-Parte 6: ¡Hola, Wisconsin!

    🎙️ Episode 201: My Life – Part 6: Hello, Wisconsin! In this episode of ¡Cuéntame!, Marta continues sharing the story of her life. After meeting Keith in Ixtapa, their long-distance relationship grew through phone calls and emails (back in the days before cell phones!). Marta invited Keith to her best friend’s wedding in Morelia, and soon after, it was her turn to visit him in Wisconsin. She opens up about the cultural challenges of making that decision, her family’s reactions, and how love led her to take a brave step. Just months later, she and Keith were married in Las Vegas, beginning a new chapter of their lives together. This episode gives learners a chance to hear real-life Spanish while following Marta’s story of love, culture, and difficult choices. 👉 If you’re enjoying the podcast, please rate it with stars and share it with others so more Spanish learners can find us! 📩 Email us!☕ Buy Me a Coffee👥 Facebook Group📸 Instagram🎤 Send a voice message in Spanish or English: 1-920-361-3329

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  3. ١٨ أغسطس

    200. Mi vida-Parte 5: ¡Hola, Keith!

    Previously, Marta talked about life after university—living with her parents and teaching in two schools while searching for new opportunities. But everything began to change when a trip to Ixtapa with friends led her to Señor Frog’s… and that’s where she first locked eyes with Keith. What happened next? That’s the story listeners will hear in this episode. 👉 Stay connected with Cuéntame! ✉️ Email us! ☕ Buy Me a Coffee 💬 Join the Facebook Group 📸 Follow on Instagram Listeners can also send a voice message in Spanish or English to 1-920-361-3329. If you enjoy Cuéntame, don’t forget to rate the podcast with stars and share it with friends—that’s how more people can discover these stories.

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  4. ٣ يوليو

    199. Mi vida - Parte 4: ¿Productiva?

    Welcome to another episode of ¡Cuéntame!, the Spanish podcast created especially for beginner learners. In this episode, host Marta shares part 4 of her personal story in Spanish — this time, focusing on her life after college and the challenges she faced trying to be productiva. As always, there are two versions of this episode. First, you'll hear a slower version with some helpful English translations to support your understanding. After that, there's a second version at normal speed — without translations — for an extra challenge. Don’t forget to check the transcript while you listen; it’s a great tool to follow along and reinforce your learning. We’d love your help spreading the word! Please rate the podcast wherever you listen so that other learners can find us more easily. Share it with your friends, classmates, or anyone who’s learning Spanish. Want to support the podcast? You can find us on Buy Me a Coffee, join the conversation in our Facebook Group, and follow us on Instagram for updates and extra content. And we want to hear from you! Send a voice message — in Spanish or English — to 1-920-361-3329 and be part of the community. You can also email us anytime. Now let’s jump into Episode 199: Mi vida – Parte 4: ¿Productiva?

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  5. ٢٨ يونيو

    198. Mi vida-Parte 3: La universidad

    🎧 Episode 198: Mi vida – Part 3: La universidad In this episode of ¡Cuéntame!, Marta shares the ups and downs of her college years. From exploring dentistry and chemistry to discovering a passion for computer science—and ultimately finding her calling in Communications—her journey is full of relatable twists, doubts, and aha moments. She reflects on the friendships she formed, the challenges she faced, and the joy of finally finding a path that truly fit her personality and strengths. Transcript HERE! Designed for Spanish learners, this episode includes two versions: first, a slow-paced version with some English translations, followed immediately by a normal-paced version without translations. Don’t forget to stay until the end for a quick five-sentence translation quiz to test your Spanish skills! If you enjoy this episode, please rate it with stars and share it with fellow language learners. You can also support the show or connect with the community using the links below: 👉 Email us! 👉 Buy Me a Coffee 👉 Facebook Group 👉 Instagram 🎤 Send a voice message in Spanish or English to 1-920-361-3329, so you can participate in the next episode!

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  6. ٢٤ يونيو

    197. Mi vida - Parte 2: La adolescencia

    🎧 Episode 197: Mi vida - Part 2: La adolescencia In this episode of ¡Cuéntame!, Marta continues sharing her life story—this time focusing on her teenage years. She reflects on the joys of high school, her love of language learning, and the challenges of growing up in a conservative family. From movie nights with friends to strict rules at home, listeners get a personal glimpse into her adolescence in coastal Mexico—and how societal expectations shaped her experience. This episode is perfect for Spanish learners! It includes two versions: first, a slower-paced version with some English translations to support comprehension, followed immediately by a normal-paced version without translations. Be sure to stick around after the main content for a five-sentence translation quiz to test your understanding! Transcript HERE! If you enjoy the episode, please rate it with stars to help others discover the podcast. You can also support the show through the links below! 👉 Email us!👉 Buy Me a Coffee👉 Facebook Group👉 Instagram🎤 Send a voice message in Spanish or English to 1-920-361-3329 and participate in the next episode!

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  7. ٢٢ يونيو

    196. Mi vida-Parte 1: La infancia

    In this episode of ¡Cuéntame!, Marta takes Spanish learners on a heartfelt and humorous journey through her childhood in the coastal city of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico. From being a top student to getting into a bit of mischief—like passing notes, saying bad words, and even bringing cigarettes to school—Marta shares it all with honesty and charm. Despite the discipline issues, her childhood was filled with joy, outdoor adventures, and love. This episode is specially designed for Spanish learners. First, you'll hear a slow version of the story with English support and brief translations to help you understand. Right after, you'll hear the same story at a natural pace with no translations, so you can challenge your listening skills. And at the very end, stick around for a five-sentence translation quiz to review and reinforce what you learned! If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it and share it with a friend who’s also learning Spanish. Your support helps the podcast grow and reach more language learners worldwide. Transcript HERE Steven, here is the link to one of the BEST French teachers! www.aliceayel.com, who also has this YouTube channel. 📬 Email us☕ Buy Me a Coffee👥 Join our Facebook Group📸 Follow us on Instagram🎙️ Send a voice message (Spanish or English) to 1-920-361-3329 And don’t miss the next episode—Marta will be sharing stories from her teenage years!

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  8. ١٩ يونيو

    195. La esperanza

    Welcome to ¡Cuéntame!, a podcast designed especially for Spanish learners who want to improve their listening skills through real stories and authentic topics—in real Spanish! In Episode 195, host Marta talks about a powerful emotion that keeps us going during difficult times: hope—la esperanza. This podcast episodes include two versions to support different learning levels: First, there’s a scaffolded version, where Marta speaks slowly and includes some English to help guide comprehension. Immediately after, listeners will hear the same episode at a natural pace, without translations, for a more immersive experience. At the end of the episode, there’s a translation quiz to review key vocabulary and check understanding—so be sure to listen all the way through! Listeners are encouraged to rate and review the podcast to help it grow and reach more Spanish learners around the world. ⁠Transcript here!⁠ To connect further:📧 Send an ⁠email⁠ with questions or feedback☕ Support the podcast via ⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠📱 Follow the community on ⁠Instagram⁠💬 Join the conversation in the ⁠Facebook Group⁠🎙️ And send a voice message in Spanish or English to 1-920-361-3329—Marta would love to hear from you!

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Marta Ruiz Yedinak, a Spanish National Board Certified Teacher, uses basic to intermediate level Spanish to tell stories and talk about everyday topics. Second language acquisition takes place through comprehensible input, and when the topics are interesting and compelling to the learner, it happens almost without awareness. Sit back, enjoy, and improve your Spanish listening skills! Join the Facebook group for collaboration!

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