Duolingo Spanish Podcast

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Duolingo Spanish Podcast

True stories for English speakers learning Spanish. From the makers of Duolingo, the most popular language-learning app, comes a new podcast that delivers fascinating real-life stories in easy-to-understand Spanish with English narration. These are not language lessons; they’re life lessons through language. Hosted by Martina Castro, co-founder of NPR’s Radio Ambulante.

  1. Duo’s Film Club - Fresa y chocolate

    02/29/2024

    Duo’s Film Club - Fresa y chocolate

    For today’s episode, Duo’s Film Club has a cult classic from Cuba, Fresa y chocolate, which broke barriers in the world of cinema. It tells the story of two unlikely friends and sends a powerful message of acceptance and diversity, while showcasing Cuba’s amazing culture and the warmth of its people. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3UWB0g8.

    18 min
  2. Duo’s Film Club - Coco

    02/22/2024

    Duo’s Film Club - Coco

    Today Duo’s Film Club is featuring an animated film for the whole family. It’s Coco, a vibrant tale about traditions like el Día de los Muertos, mariachi music, and the importance of family. Join our host Martina Castro and guest Mauricio García as we explore this Oscar-winning treasure of Mexican culture.  A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/49OyaxX.

    18 min
  3. Duo’s Film Club - Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios

    02/15/2024

    Duo’s Film Club - Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios

    It’s impossible to talk about Spanish-language movies and not talk about the one and only Pedro Almodóvar, the Spanish director and icon of cinema. So, for today’s session of Duo’s Film Club, we’re going to introduce you to Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios, a screwball comedy that takes us inside Almodóvar’s dramatic and colorful universe. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3uCcmXr.

    18 min
  4. Duo’s Film Club - Como agua para chocolate

    02/08/2024

    Duo’s Film Club - Como agua para chocolate

    Today's film has all the makings of a classic Mexican telenovela: forbidden love, revolution, delicious food, and a dash of magical realism. Como agua para chocolate is a treasure of Mexican cinema that pays homage to the country’s rich cuisine and culture. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/49wMU4F.

    20 min
  5. Duo’s Film Club - Wild Tales

    02/01/2024

    Duo’s Film Club - Wild Tales

    Duo’s Film Club goes to Argentina for Relatos salvajes, a thought-provoking dark comedy. With a stellar cast and biting social commentary, the movie explores human behavior when it’s pushed to its limits and showcases Argentina’s unique humor and culture. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/48XZXMj.

    19 min
  6. Duo’s Film Club - El laberinto del fauno

    01/25/2024

    Duo’s Film Club - El laberinto del fauno

    We asked and you answered! The Duo fanbase has spoken and chosen El laberinto del fauno as the winner of our first movie selection. Join our host, Martina Castro, and movie critic, Ana Laura Pérez Flores, as they delve into this masterpiece of Spanish-language cinema! A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3OgYVCX.

    18 min
  7. Trailer Season 20

    01/08/2024

    Trailer Season 20

    The Duolingo Spanish Podcast is back with an all new season starting on January 25th! We’re headed to the movies with Duo’s Film Club. With critics as our guides, we’re exploring six of the most iconic films from the Spanish-speaking world. Listen to the trailer now!

    1 min
  8. Una rana llamada Romeo (A Frog Named Romeo) - Revisited

    12/21/2023

    Una rana llamada Romeo (A Frog Named Romeo) - Revisited

    A Bolivian biologist studies a lone frog named Romeo, who's in danger of extinction — until she makes him a dating profile and starts an international fundraising campaign to find his Juliet and save the species. A transcript of this episode is available at https://podcast.duolingo.com/episode-145-una-rana-llamada-romeo-a-frog-named-romeo-revisited.

    26 min
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True stories for English speakers learning Spanish. From the makers of Duolingo, the most popular language-learning app, comes a new podcast that delivers fascinating real-life stories in easy-to-understand Spanish with English narration. These are not language lessons; they’re life lessons through language. Hosted by Martina Castro, co-founder of NPR’s Radio Ambulante.

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