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by Freddie Cassin Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Are Duolingo Spanish podcasts free?

Yes, Duolingo Podcasts are 100% free!

What does podcast mean in Spanish?

podcast n. (internet broadcast) (voz inglesa) podcast nm. redifusión multimedia nf + adj.

Who narrates duolingo French podcast?

Ngofeen MputubweleThere are over 20M people actively learning French with Duolingo who can benefit from having this free learning resource. Who is the host of the podcast? The Duolingo French Podcast is hosted by ​Ngofeen Mputubwele​ (​ngo-FEN mpù-tù-BWEH-leh​), a journalist, lawyer, and podcast producer based in New York City.

Who are the voice actors for Duolingo?

0:179:39Duolingo Character Voices • Emily Chiu and Dr. Kevin Lenzo • Duocon ...YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd this year kevin and i would like to introduce you to their voices. So you're probably familiarMoreAnd this year kevin and i would like to introduce you to their voices. So you're probably familiar with siri or alexa's voices.

Who is Estelle in Duolingo?

Estelle is an Associate Curriculum Designer at Duolingo. She studied Chinese, German, and Linguistics in undergrad and had a brief stint in adult education teaching English as a second language.

Do you get XP for duolingo podcasts?

You earn 250 XP for every Duolingo Event that you attend!

Episode 95: Un viaje en ruedas (A Wheeled Journey)

In 2011, Mónica Mera survived an accident that left her paraplegic and emotionally devastated. She thought her days of adventure were over, until she received an invitation to join a special journey on the famous Camino de Santiago trail in Spain.

Episode 94: The Rodin Thief - Art Mysteries, Episode 6

After a famous sculpture by Auguste Rodin goes missing, and then dramatically reappears, a Chilean filmmaker sets out to uncover the motives of the mysterious art student responsible for the theft.

Episode 93: The Secret Life of María Lejárraga - Art Mysteries, Episode 5

When two literature professors discover that a woman named María Lejárraga was behind some of the greatest Spanish literary works of the 20th century, they set out to learn why her name was omitted from history, and do everything in their power to restore her work to her name.

Episode 91: The Fake Matisse - Art Mysteries, Episode 3

After a famous Matisse painting from a Venezuelan museum mysteriously shows up in a Miami art gallery, a journalist investigates and discovers the unthinkable: for years, the so-called masterpiece on display at the museum was a fake.

When will Duolingo Spanish podcast be released?

The Duolingo Spanish Podcast is back with new episodes starting July 2, 2020. Listen to the trailer now!

Who is the host of Duolingo?

These are not language lessons; they’re life lessons through language. Hosted by Martina Castro, co-founder of NPR’s Radio Ambulante.

What is Juan Pablo's favorite sport?

Juan Pablo grew up fascinated with bullfighting, a tradition in his home country of Spain. But when he discovers recorte — the art of bull dodging — he sees it as a thrilling, more humane alternative. He throws himself into the dangerous sport, risking his life every time he faces a bull. A transcript of this episode is available at podcast.duolingo.com.

What instruments did Peruvian composers use in their opera?

After years of studying classical music overseas, a Peruvian composer returns home and decides to write an opera incorporating classical instruments as well as Andean ones like the zampoña and the quena — both types of flutes. A transcript of this episode is available at podcast.duolingo.com.

What do cholitas wear?

A group of indigenous women from Bolivia go to great heights to show the world that mountaineering is for everyone — including cholitas who wear their traditional skirts and shawls with pride. A transcript of this episode is available at podcast.duolingo.com.

Who was the woman behind the Spanish literary works of the 20th century?

When two literature professors discover that a woman named María Lejárraga was behind some of the greatest Spanish literary works of the 20th century, they set out to learn why her name was omitted from history, and do everything in their power to restore her work to her name. A transcript of this episode is available at podcast.duolingo.com.

Episode 2: Sin miedo

When Belén Fernández Llanos turned 28, she decided to move from Chile to Argentina with her boyfriend of ten years to start a new life together. Belén was ready for an adventure… But the one that awaited her in Buenos Aires would turn out very differently than what she had imagined.

Episode 1: Mi héroe, mi amigo

Welcome to the Duolingo Spanish Podcast. 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.

Episode 23: El regalo (The Gift)

When David Martínez was four years old, he and his parents took a bus to the north of Colombia to visit extended family for Christmas. They had many gifts with them, including a ham for the family dinner. But what should have been an uneventful trip turned into a dangerous journey that David would never forget.

Episode 22: Autostop en Afganistán (Hitchhiking in Afghanistan)

After the September 11th attacks in 2001, Juan Pablo Villarino was dismayed to see how people were starting to lose trust in the ultimate good of humanity. So he figured the best way to prove he was still right to trust total strangers was to hitchhike through the epicenter of the war on terror.

Episode 21: La nana (The Nanny)

When she was growing up in Santiago, Chile, Yasna Mussa says it was common for her friend’s families to employ nannies. Even though these workers, mostly women, spent most of their days caring for these families, Yasna remembers them being somewhat invisible. She didn’t take notice of this until she became a nanny herself in a foreign country.

Episode 20: Antártida (Antarctica)

Federico Bianchini had always dreamt of traveling to Antarctica from his native Argentina. But little did he know that the great white continent had a plan of its own for him once he got there.

Episode 19: Flamenco

Flamenco is famous for the emotional intensity of its songs and dances. Argentinian Samanta Gamarra discovered that this ancient art from southern Spain has another quality that is less known for, the ability to heal wounds, the deepest ones.

Episode 43: Drag queen de nacimiento (Born to Drag)

In 1980s Quibdó, a rural, Afro-Colombian city, homophobia was a part of everyday life. But when Erlin Mena found the courage to put on heels and dance in drag, he helped create a thriving queer community that endures to this day.

Episode 42: La rebeldía mariachi (The Rebels of Mariachi)

Growing up as the daughter of a mariachi, Mireya Ramos learned early on that mariachi was a male-dominated world. But after moving to New York City, Mireya decided to challenge tradition and create an all-female mariachi group, opening doors for other musicians and redefining the genre.

Episode 41: La lucha por la identidad (The Fight for Identity)

It took Vincenzo Bruno years to fully embrace his trans identity. But the moment he did, he became a fierce advocate for other LGBTIQ Costa Ricans, helping to launch a campaign that would end up altering the course of Costa Rican history.

Episode 40: Una victoria en la cancha (A Victory on the Soccer Field)

In May 2019, twenty Paraguayan soccer players traveled from their hometown to Asunción, the nation’s capital, to play the most important game of their lives. Led by their captain, José Elías Argaña, they were the first indigenous team to qualify to Paraguay’s national soccer league.

Episode 39: El Woodstock chileno (Chilean Woodstock)

In 1970, in a country polarized by cold-war politics, Jorge Gómez organized an outdoor music festival. But what he expected to be a peaceful gathering, turned into a life-defining moment that would become an enduring myth in his country.

What is Duolingo podcast?

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.

Who is Marco Avilés' dog?

In Perú, writer Marco Avilés and his dog Piji were inseparable. But when Marco decided they should pursue better lives in the United States, and Marco found himself working for a top chef, their bond and sense of adventure would be tested in ways he had never imagined.

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