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Our Spanish podcasts offer an engaging way to immerse yourself in the language, as in you were already in Spain. Listening while doing other activities like walking, doing the housework, commuting to work or just relaxing after long day at work and feel your progress grow!
The Natural Method is based on short, focused episodes designed for maximum learning efficiency. Each track is intentionally concise, allowing you to stay fully engaged without cognitive overload, while repeatedly reinforcing the most important core vocabulary and high-frequency phrases used in everyday Spanish.
The podcasts were designed to help you progress gradually so be sure to listen to them multiple times. Don't get stressed if you can't remember the words, it's normal. Instead try to listen regularly and most importantly try to repeat the words and phrases out load. You’ll not only improve your comprehension and pronunciation but also speed up your progress by at least half (when compared to just studying on textbooks).
Whether you are a beginner taking your first steps or an advanced learner polishing your fluency, our official podcasts provide a convenient and efficient resource that brings the Spanish language closer to you anytime, anywhere.
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If you are serious about learning Spanish, we recommend that you download the Complete Spanish Master Course.
You will receive all the information available on the website in a convenient portable digital format as well as additional contents: over 15.000 Vocabulary Words and Useful Phrases, in-depth explanations and exercises for all Grammar Rules, exclusive articles with Cultural Insights that you won't find in any other textbook so you can amaze your Spanish friends and business partners thanks to your knowledge of their country and history.
With a one-time purchase you will also get hours of Podcasts to Practice your Spanish listening skills as well as Dialogues with Exercises to achieve your own Master Certificate.
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End of the Reconquista
This episode explores the conquest of Granada in 1492, the event that marked the end of the Reconquista and the fall of the last Muslim kingdom in Spain. Listeners will discover how the Catholic Monarchs, Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon, unified Spain and transformed the country into a rising European power. The episode also examines the political, religious, and cultural consequences of the conquest, including the legacy of Al-Ándalus and the beginning of the Spanish Empire. Through this historical story, learners will also encounter important Spanish vocabulary connected to history, religion, and medieval society.
Expulsion of Jews from Spain
This episode explores the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492, one of the most significant and tragic events in Spanish history. Listeners will learn about the long history of Jewish communities in the Iberian Peninsula, the rise of religious tensions, and the decision of the Catholic Monarchs to force conversion or exile. The episode also examines the difficult journey of the Sephardic Jews and the cultural and economic consequences of their expulsion from Spain.
Battle of Lepanto
This episode explores the Battle of Lepanto of 1571, one of the most important naval battles in European history. Listeners will learn how the Holy League, led by Spain and commanded by Don Juan of Austria, defeated the powerful Ottoman fleet in the Mediterranean. The episode also examines the political and religious significance of the battle, the role of figures such as Miguel de Cervantes, and the impact of the victory on Europe.
Expulsion of the Moriscos
This episode explores the expulsion of the Moriscos between 1609 and 1614, one of the most controversial events in Spanish history. Listeners will learn about the descendants of Spain’s Muslim population, the religious tensions that followed the Reconquista, and the decision of King Philip III to expel hundreds of thousands of Moriscos from the country.
Treaty of the Pyrenees
This episode explores the Treaty of the Pyrenees of 1659, the agreement that ended decades of war between Spain and France and transformed the balance of power in Europe. Listeners will learn how Spain’s long military conflicts weakened the empire while France rose under the leadership of Louis XIV. The episode also examines the territorial concessions made by Spain, the diplomatic negotiations, and the political consequences of the treaty for both countries.
Loss of Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippines
This episode explores the Spanish–American War of 1898, the conflict that marked the collapse of Spain’s colonial empire. Listeners will learn about the Cuban War of Independence, the explosion of the USS Maine, and the military defeat that forced Spain to lose Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. The episode also examines the political and emotional impact of the “Disaster of 1898” on Spanish society and the rise of the Generation of ’98.
Death of the Caudillo
This episode explores the death of Francisco Franco in 1975 and Spain’s transition from dictatorship to democracy. Listeners will learn how political leaders such as King Juan Carlos I and Adolfo Suárez guided the country through a peaceful but fragile period of reform and negotiation. The episode also examines the legalization of political parties, the first democratic elections, and the creation of the Spanish Constitution of 1978.
Failed Coup Attempt of 23 February
This episode explores the attempted coup d’état of February 23rd, 1981, one of the most dramatic moments in modern Spanish history. Listeners will learn about the political instability of Spain’s democratic transition, the armed takeover of parliament led by Antonio Tejero, and the fear of a return to dictatorship. The episode also examines the decisive role of King Juan Carlos I in defending the Constitution and stopping the coup.
Madrid Train Bombings
This episode explores the Madrid train bombings of March 11th, 2004, one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in Spanish history. Listeners will learn about the events of the attacks, the investigation that followed, and the political controversy that deeply affected Spanish society. The episode also examines the connection between international terrorism, the Iraq War, and the Spanish general elections held just days later.
Catalan Independence Referendum
This episode explores the Catalan crisis of 2017, one of the most serious political and constitutional conflicts in modern Spanish history. Listeners will learn about the rise of the Catalan independence movement, the controversial referendum of October 1st, and the confrontation between the Catalan and Spanish governments.
EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE
If you are serious about learning Spanish, we recommend that you download the Complete Spanish Master Course.
You will receive all the information available on the website in a convenient portable digital format as well as additional contents: over 15.000 Vocabulary Words and Useful Phrases, in-depth explanations and exercises for all Grammar Rules, exclusive articles with Cultural Insights that you won't find in any other textbook so you can amaze your Spanish friends and business partners thanks to your knowledge of their country and history.
With a one-time purchase you will also get hours of Podcasts to Practice your Spanish listening skills as well as Dialogues with Exercises to achieve your own Master Certificate.
Start speaking Spanish today!
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