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A1: Beginner Spanish listening exercises
- A bike tour through Tierra del Fuego Berta is excited about her spring bike tour.
- A cup of water and a roseFabilola is contemplating a stunning masterpiece by Zurbarán.
- A luxury jobEliseo explains why his job is a luxury.
- A mummy in the bathroom Angela caught her toddler doing something unusual in the bathroom to get ready for Halloween.
- A pato tournamentLeo describes this Argentinian sport.
- A polleraLuz will wear a pollera to attend her best friend's wedding.
- A surprise for my boyfriend On Valentine's Day I'm going to ask my boyfriend to move in with me.
- AVE Madrid - Seville Eliseo is taking the high-speed AVE train to Seville.
- Advantages of folding bikes Having a folding bike is very useful.
- AlpacaEva shows us the attributes of alpaca fabric
- Aluminium cansJulia likes to recycle aluminium cans.
- Andalusian breakfast Clara is enjoying a delicious Andalusian breakfast with a view of the Giralda tower.
- Argentine silverware Itziar is learning about the silver tradition in Argentina.
- Autumn clothes Elisa has prepared her wardrobe to enjoy the outdoors this autumn.
- BananasPedro talks about why the banana is important for the Honduran economy.
- BarraMarilia describes her favourite beach.
- Beauty Sergio is learning adjectives related to beauty.
- Biodance Roberto describes biodance.
- Birds Eva loves to look at the sky and watch the birds flying.
- Boxing Fernanda teaches boxing and she explains how combat sports are really beneficial.
- Camel, boat or helicopterMiguel is watching a feature about the different means of transport that the Three Wise Men will use to distribute the presents in Spain.
- Castilian garlic soupDiscover what the ingredients you need to cook a tasty Castillian garlic soup.
- Cayo Coco Hector describes Cayo Coco.
- Chema MadozAlma tells us about her favourite photographer.
- Chess on my computer I'm playing chess against my computer!
- Children are the future of the planetSusana explains how family and school can teach environmentally-friendly behaviour so that children can save the planet.
- Children's superpowersBetina reveals that children have superpowers.
- ChocolateAmador, owner of a chocolate shop in Quito, tells us that the best chocolate in the world is from Ecuador.
- Chocolate with churros Araceli tells us about the hispanic tradition of chocolate con churros.
- Christmas market Javi is at the busy Plaza Mayor Christmas market to buy figurines for his nativity and decorations for his Christmas tree.
- Clay Alvaro is at his primary school crafting a handmade clay cereal bowl for his daily breakfast.
- Climbing stairs to lose weightMy new way of doing exercise: climbing the stairs everyday.
- Daddy I love you Gustavo wrote a rap to surprise his dad on Father's Day.
- Dance partners Eduardo has fallen in love with his dance partner.
- Dancing, dancing, dancingSol tells us why she loves dancing salsa.
- Descent of the Sella Alberto tells us about the great summer sport event "Descent of the Sella" in Asturias.
- Digital advertisingAlicia explains how digital platforms are the new channel for commercials and to target more customers.
- Digital invitations Caro 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.
- Drawing a face Today at school, Iris's teacher asked her students to draw a face.
- E-sports Gerardo explains what e-sports are.
- Edurne PasabanAndrea is passionate about mountaineering and tells us about her heroine Edurne Pasaban.
- Eliminating toxins My book recommends some ways to eliminate toxins.
- Emeralds Fernando explains that Colombia produces the most emeralds for the global market.
- Everyday pleasures Gonzalo tells us some of his everyday pleasures.
- Exercise routines with a chair Juanjo explain how to work out at home with just a chair.
- Fashion Dory 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.
- French toast, the Spanish Easter sweet Eduardo talks about the most popular Easter dessert in Spain.
- General Rafael Urdaneta Bridge, Venezuela.Petra talks about an important bridge in
A2: Lower Intermediate Spanish listening exercises
- A firewoman and a female paramedic A firewoman and a female paramedic went to Julieta's school to give a talk to the students.
- A fun weekFreeAdela tells us about all the fun things she did with her best friend this week.
- A little house in PanamaLaila has an American cousin who wants to retire in Panama.
- A morning surprise Bruno gave his boyfriend a morning surprise yesterday.
- A red sock and a blue sockI wore mis-matching socks yesterday.
- A self-sustaining farmPaloma talks about her family farm.
- A very old tree in Chile There is an ancient tree in Chile that could be the oldest tree in the planet.
- A wish for every grapeElisa is making a list of 12 wishes
- ABC Museum of Drawing and Illustration Francis invites us to explore the ABC Museum.
- Accountant Moises describes his job.
- Agave fibres Nestor talks about the arts and crafts made with the agave plant by the indigenous Xinka.
- Alamillo Park in Sevilla I took my friends to the Alamillo Park in Sevilla.
- Alice and the Wonderful Brain Estrella bought her daughter a fantastic book explaining how the brain works.
- An afternoon with Roscón de ReyesValentina tells us how she and her family traditionally spend the 6th of January.
- An idea for carving your pumpkin Palmira has an idea for how to design the most creative Halloween pumpkin.
- And you, why do you write? Antonio is trying to find out why he wants to do writing therapy.
- Anna Vives, a typeface designer Learn the inspiring story of a young female designer from Spain who has Down syndrome.
- Architecture that healsClara attended an architectural workshop to learn how to design hospitals that help in the healing process.
- Argentinian Alfajores Emilio speaks about the origin of the "alfajor" and tells us which one is his favourite.
- Armando Barrios Dario owns a masterpiece by Armando Barrios, the famous cubist Venezuelan artist.
- AverroesLoli talks about one of the most famous medieval hispano-arabic philosophers.
- Basque Railway Museum Héctor has taken his students to visit the Basque Railway Museum.
- Be simple Ernesto has decided changing his life will make him happier.
- Beatriz Galindo Brigido introduces the historical character of Beatriz Galindo.
- Become an influencerInés owns an influencer agency. Discover how this work!
- Belle Époque Catalina tells us about the film "Belle Époque" that her cousin recommended.
- Belén Hostalet Valeria introduces us an Spanish athleisure designer and influencer.
- Benefits of mindfulnessMarina tells us why she practises mindfulness.
- Cadiwoman Cadiwoman use the chirigotas to fight for feminist rights.
- Carbonell olive oil Paco talks to us about the world's best-selling olive oil brand.
- Chicamocha by cable carAlba tell us about her adventure taking the cable car in Chicamocha.
- ChirigotasEstrella explains what a "chirigota" is.
- Christmas EveAlicia tells us about her special Christmas Eve.
- Christmas salad Federico tells us about a typical Spanish salad for Christmas time.
- Coaching benefits Darío shows us the benefits of coaching in daily life.
- CoalEstrella describes how she received a sweet surprise on her 5th Epiphany.
- Coca CastleConstanza shares her impressions about the spectacular Coca Castle.
- Colourful neighborhoodsRafael tells us about his cousin's a tour of colourful Spanish neighbourhoods.
- ColónCarmen talks us about the Costa Rican currency.
- Couples' tattoos Sandra and her boyfriend made a romantic gesture to unite them forever, by each getting a tattoo of half a heart on their arms.
- Coworking in a coffee shopSamuel is trying to convince his colleague that instead of going to the office they should work from a new coffee shop.
- Creative writing course I'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.
- CurantoJorge explains an ancient Chilean way of cooking.
- Cándido's roasted pigletJoaquin tells us about his lunch at Cándido's Restaurant.
- Daddy tell me a storyLucía remembers her childhood when her father told her bedtime stories.
- Day of the Creole song Eloisa explains how in Peru there is a celebration that's more important than Halloween on the 31st of October.
- Do you have emotional intelligence?Agustín discovers emotional intelligence.
- Educational Museum of Origami in Zaragoza Cesar talks about his wonderful visit to an origami museum.
- Efecto pasillo Vera 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
- Baby squid in its inkSergio tells us how to cook one of his favourite dishes.
- 40 books to read before 40 Tomas accepted the challenge of reading a selection of 40 books before turning 40.
- 8 foods that are good for your brain Pedro gives advise about what to eat to have a healthy brain.
- A day at the zoo Palmira is excited about her upcoming visit to Cali zoo.
- A detox summer Vicente has planned a summer retreat at home to boots his energy levels.
- A night under the stars Estrella will take her kids to the countryside to spend the night under the stars and teach them about constellations.
- A postcard every day Ester cannot wait to check her mailbox.
- A topiary garden Dani is looking forward to visiting the Tulcán cementery topiary gardens.
- Advice for teachers Marisa has some teacher's tips for a successful year.
- Al Andalus trainAda is excited to board the luxury Al Andalus train with her girlfriend.
- Almagro International Classical Theater Festival Sol works for the Almagro International Classical Theater Festival, and will be on a radio show tomorrow to promote it.
- Alpha generation problems Inés is worried about the challenges her daughter's generation will face.
- An excursion on the Viedma glacier Irene is excited about walking on the Viedma glacier in the Parque Nacional Los Glaciares in Argentina.
- An inclusive restaurant Berto describes Latin America's most inclusive restaurant.
- AthflowFernando explains the athflow concept.
- Beach of the Dead Cesar goes Almería every summer.
- Binding spells Verónica is flying to Havana to get back together with her ex.
- Bioluminescent beaches Victor talks about these awesome beaches.
- Blossoming Jacinto always feels reborn, like the Phoenix, in the springtime.
- Burguillo IslandMarcos tells us about his plan for a fabulous weekend in a castle on an small island.
- Burn calories cleaning Oscar is a personal trainer who explains how doing housework can be a great fitness routine.
- Buying a lamp Nacho needs to buy new lamps to give a different ambience to his living room.
- Canalejas Center Raquel tells us about the luxury project "Centro Canalejas".
- CapoeiraNico wants to initiate his friend in the art of capoeira.
- Caress, poem to a motherAlvaro wants to dedicate a poem by Gabriela Mistral, the Chilean writer, to his mother.
- Carolina Marín, Spanish badminton's legend A brief introduction to Carolina Marín.
- Casado Sofia describes Costa Rica's most typical dish.
- Cherry Blossoms Blanca tells us about the Cherry Blossom Festival in the Jerte Valley in Cáceres (Spain).
- Chocolate with churrosAitor can't wait till New Year comes because on the 1st of January he always has chocolate with churros for breakfast.
- Chupa chupsMaica tells us some interesting facts about the famous Chupa Chups lollipops.
- Citrus massage Agustin explains how aromatherapy massage can bring cheer.
- Co-working spacesFermín can't wait to move his company to a co-working space to develop and improve his business.
- Cocktails and mixology Perla is announcing the enrolment day for the Coctelería y Mixología course at Madrid Cocktail School.
- Combatting plastic in Colombia Colombia combats plastic with bans, awareness and sustainability campaigns.
- Couple's mediationPepa talks about her profession.
- Credit Cards Paco has too many credit cards, but his wife has a solution.
- Crosses of MayAntonio is excied about his trip to the Crosses of May Festival.
- De-stress! Psychologists recommend housework to get rid of stress.
- Decorating the table Felipe 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.
- Diamonds Nerea explains the birth stone for people born in April.
- Diego is a float bearer Diego is a proud Easter float bearer.
- Digital nomads Celeste is changing her life to become a digital nomad.
- Discovering my past After discovering that he was adopted and his biological parents live in Colombia, Sebastián travelled there to meet them.
- Diving in Coco island, Costa Rica (B1)Noelia is getting ready to go diving for first time in the Pacific ocean.
- Do you draw by hand or use a computer?Digital or traditional? Master both for success.
- Do you know what the future city will be like?There are some ideas about what the city of the future will be like.
- Dog sledding Jimena can't wait to participate in the Baqueira Beret dog sled race.
- Doing my weekly shopping I don't like doing my weekly grocery shopping.
- Domitila Barrios de Chungara a Bolivian labor leader and feminist Paulo talks about a prominent Bolivian leader.
B2: Upper Intermediate Spanish listening exercises
- 21st century shepherds Rosa is changing her profession to became a shepherdess.
- A Templar castleJuan tells us about the one of the most popular Templar Castles in Spain.
- A charity baby shower Dina wants to invest the budget for her baby shower in a fundraising event for the NGO Madrina Foundation.
- A cruise around the Caribbean We've finally decided which Caribbean cruise we're choosing for our honeymoon.
- A fun flight Irene tells us about her entertaining plane ride.
- A good restaurant in Tegucigalpa I found a very good restaurant with excellent reviews.
- A surprising hotelPatricia has discovered an amazing hotel for her honeymoon.
- A visit to the Marina Núñez del Prado House MuseumAlba is revisiting one of her favourite museums.
- A welcoming placeSergio believes that schools must become welcoming places of belonging and community.
- AdelitasIria talks about a female icon of the Mexican revolution.
- Adoration of the MagiMariela describes what happened when she the Adoration of the Magi by Velázquez first time with her father at the Prado Museum.
- Ads and memories Bernardo talks about the impact commercials had on his childhood.
- Aimlessly Antonio 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.
- An experience in the Turkish bath My holistic experience in a wonderful Turkish bath.
- Andrea's travel notebook Explore Andrea's solo journey across South America and her unforgettable legacy.
- Argentinian escarapela dayIsabel tells us about the Argentinian escarapela.
- Astrology drives me crazyVanesa took an astrology course and now she is confused by the many horoscopos from diverse cultures that exist.
- BarnaclesHoracio describes this exclusive Spanish Galician seafood.
- Bocas del ToroDiego reminisces about his holidays in Boca de Toro.
- BookshopsWhile buying a book for his granddaughter, Adrián discovers a book on children's emotional education.
- Brain benefits of learning languagesJulia enrolled in Spanish and Italian classes as soon as she learned about the cerebral benefits of learning a second language.
- CachapasAlberto has a craving for cachapas.
- Can you go 24 hours without complaining?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.
- Christmas Eve at La PazJuanjo tells us about his plans to celebrate Christmas Eve in La Paz, Bolivia.
- Christmas lightsRemedios tells us about the Christmas lights in Málaga.
- Climbing Naranjo de Bulnes Climbing one of the most emblematic peaks in the Picos de Europa is mesmerasing.
- Colada and guaguas Sergio describes the typical food prepared in Ecuador for All Saints Day.
- Craft market in CiudadelaWhat an exciting experience I had at this Mexican craft market!
- CrowdfundingRosaria tells us how she used crowdfunding to successfully launch her startup.
- Cryptocurrency Paulo is having second thoughts about investing in cryptocurrency.
- Cube Tower, Mexico Jaime tells us about an iconic building in Jalisco designed by a Spanish woman architect.
- Cyber LawyersZulema tells us about the profession of the future: cyber lawyer.
- Day of the Candles Malena describes the celebration known as the Day of the Candles.
- DebateJacinto is a moderator in a debate about Latin American policies.
- Decorating the Christmas treeLet's get together to decorate the Christmas tree.
- Desalination plants Monica explains how Spain is a world leader in water desalination technology.
- Doctor's MonologueFabian tells us how he became a comedian thanks to his patients' anecdotes when he was working as a hospital doctor.
- Dominos Serafín loves to play dominos.
- Each to their own Marilia tells us that there are many versions of beauty besides its classic interpretation.
- Elsa & FredCarmen is getting married again.
- Emigration Roman tells us why he is emigrating and where to.
- Esparto grassJulián tells us about the amazing esparto grass festival that takes place in a small village in Navarra.
- Expressions with colours Laila explains some Spanish expressions that feature colours.
- Fabrics Nadia found the perfect atelier and fabrics to make her dress for the ball.
- Family-in-lawRicardo is nervous about meeting his family-in-law for first time.
- FansEsteban explains the origin and use of one of Spain's iconic craft objects: the fan.
- FearQuique discovers a scary secret from his childhood.
C1: Advanced Spanish listening exercises
- A big fan of Park Güell Admire the unique Park Guell in Barcelona by Antoni Gaudí.
- A growing market Eduardo describes some interesting facts about the rise of the athleisure market.
- A terrifying make-up artistDo you agree that terrifying make-up is the key to a good horror movie?
- Amal's iconic wedding dressAmal's iconic wedding dress by Oscar de la Renta was incredibly beautiful.
- Body, mind and soul Sebastián tells us how to find harmony and be happy and healthy.
- Designer, tailor, dressmaker and seamstress Magdalena explains the difference between the many professionals involved in making clothes.
- Digital danger Maribel is on the verge of bankruptcy because she keeps shopping and spending money on her phone.
- Entertaining the children in the car Bernardo tells us how he entertained his kids during a terrible traffic jam.
- Epicureanism Pepi is discovering Epicureanism.
- Equality Martina talks about her thoughts on equality.
- Fervor at Ayacucho's procession in Peru Being part of the congregation at the processions in Ayacucho is such a unique experience.
- Foot reflexologySerafín explains foot reflexology.
- Gothic Federico explains Gothic architecture.
- Grape initiation Joaquín experiences the initiation for grape pickers in his family's vineyard.
- Happier than a boy with new shoes Xavi explains a Spanish expression about shoes.
- HornazoFreeMercedes tells us the origin of the Hornazo and Lunes de Aguas tradition in Salamanca.
- I am right, you are wrong Lucas prefers to agree with his brother rather than continue fighting.
- I failed!I failed my driving test today.
- I have decided to start a laundromat This is the right decision: starting a laundromat.
- I'm broke Paloma is struggling to make ends meet.
- I'm fed up with housework! I don't want to clean or cook any more!
- Jerez horses Come and see the very skillful horses of Jerez dance.
- LEGO: a very successful toyLEGO is probably the toy with the most sucess around the world.
- La Granja de San Ildefonso fountains Victor is planning to see the San Ildefonso fountains being turned on.
- La movida madrileña Jacinto 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.
- Mom's holidayJuanjo talks about the freedom, relief and happiness that his mother feels when school starts again.
- My house has been hacked Belén is at home in her domotic house and now hackers are asking her for a ransom!
- Nativity scene makerMartín talks about his passion about Nativities.
- New Year in Warsaw Have you ever spent New Year's Eve in a different country? I'm heading to Warsaw this year!
- Oaxacan street food Ernesto 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.
- Operation Nécora Learn about one of the first and largest drug trafficking raids in Galicia.
- Partying Alfredo explains why he likes partying.
- Rooftop Summer Elsa has transformed her rooftop into an oasis to enjoy summer in the city.
- Sisterhood Fabio had dinner with his sister yesterday, and she explained to him what "sororidad" means nowadays.
- Solar system Javier describes the solar system.
- Spanish Ombudsman Clara is studying for the Spanish Citizenship test.
- Strangers Enrique has a plan to get to know all his neighbours from his apartment block.
- Tell me what you throw in the trash, and I'll tell you who you are Did you know that detectives can determine what you eat, your habits, and your lifestyle just by looking at what's in your trash?
- Terrace culture in Spain Dina is on holiday in Spain and is absolutely amazed by the terrace culture!
- The "jarapas" from the Granadan AlpujarraI'm so pleased with my purchase of some Granadan rugs, I can't wait to see them decorating my house.
- The European giant of costumes Celia is surprised to learn that the European giant of costumes is in Huesca.
- The algorithm of loveDafne doesn't believe that an algorithm can find your other half.
- The fighters Joaquin is nervous thinking of a strategy to win the national wrestling championship.
- The guitar Find out why Cecilia will take a Spanish guitar with her to a desert island.
- The invention of escalators Did you know that the first escalators were created at the end of the 19th century?
- The invention of the wheelHow important was the invention of the wheel for humanity?
- The love plant Vicente is frustrated because his marriage is in crisis.
- The mop Juan talks to us about his work day.