Francisco has a date at a salsa party tonight and he really doesn't want to mess up. Unfortunately, he's a notoriously bad dancer, and everyone assumes all Latinos dance so well! Will stereotypes and a lack of rhythm get in the way of his chance to find love in the big city?   Don't just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: babbel.com/en/magazine/un-dia-en-espanol-salsa-dancing-date/ Let us know what you think at [email protected]

Here you can listen to Karina's story with Spanish narration. We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story! Learn more: babbel.com/en/magazine/un-dia-en-espanol-monkey-island/

Karina is going to the Peruvian Amazon to volunteer at a wildlife refuge for monkeys. A dream come true! But the journey to get there ends up being more adventurous than she had hoped for and she finds herself gambling with her future, literally.    Don't just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: babbel.com/en/magazine/un-dia-en-espanol-monkey-island/ Let us know what you think at [email protected]

Here you can listen to Tomas' story with Spanish narration. We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story! Learn more: babbel.com/en/magazine/un-dia-en-espanol-empanada-bake-off

School trips are fun but expensive, so Tomás and his friends decide to raise money.  Find out how this group of entrepreneurial high school kids comes up with the money for a trip to Patagonia – and learns traditional cooking at the same time.   Don't just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: babbel.com/en/magazine/un-dia-en-espanol-the-great-empanada-bake-off/ Let us know what you think at [email protected]

Here you can listen to Micaela's story with Spanish narration. We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story! Learn more: babbel.com/en/magazine/un-dia-en-espanol-meeting-the-family/

Today, Micaela's Argentinian family meets her English boyfriend for the first time. Getting introduced to the family can be stressful enough as it is – without the added complications of not speaking the same language! Find out if Micaela's boyfriend can handle this challenge.    Don't just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: babbel.com/en/magazine/un-dia-en-espanol-meeting-the-family/ Let us know what you think at [email protected]

Listen to Alexandra's story of touring Puerto Rico island with her family in Spanish. We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story! Learn more: babbel.com/en/magazine/un-dia-en-espanol-moms-not-quite-farewell/

At her mom's sudden request, Alexandra's family takes a road trip around Puerto Rico. Her mother wants to visit all of her favorite places to say goodbye. But like in any good story, things aren't entirely as they seem.  Don't just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: babbel.com/en/magazine/un-dia-en-espanol-moms-not-quite-farewell/ Let us know what you think at [email protected]

Here you can listen to Daphene's story with Spanish narration. We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story! Learn more: babbel.com/en/magazine/un-dia-en-espanol-taking-subway/

Daphene, a Puerto Rican exchange student in Buenos Aires, is trying to navigate the big city that she temporarily calls home. On this day, while taking the subway to school, she realizes that she has to adapt her Puerto Rican Spanish a bit and that even native speakers of Spanish can make hilarious mistakes.  Don't just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: babbel.com/en/magazine/un-dia-en-espanol-taking-subway/ Let us know what you think at...

Here you can listen to Martina's story with Spanish narration. We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story! Learn more: babbel.com/en/magazine/un-dia-en-espanol-fake-wedding/

In Uruguay, like in many other places around the world, people are waiting longer and longer before getting married. But where does that leave all the 20-somethings who crave unforgettable parties with food, drinks and dancing? Well, they arrange fake weddings, falsas bodas! In this episode, Martina takes us to a falsa boda in Montevideo, where things get a bit dangerous. Don't just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras:...

Here you can listen to Ángela's story with Spanish narration. We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story! Learn more: https://www.babbel.com/en/magazine/un-dia-en-espanol-cn-tower-surprise

Ángela and her boyfriend have had a long-distance relationship between Colombia and Canada for years, but now, Ángela is finally able to spend some time with her boyfriend while she takes an English course in Toronto. One day, they go on a date at the CN Tower, and Ángela gets the surprise of a lifetime.   Don't just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: babbel.com/en/magazine/un-dia-en-espanol-cn-tower-surprise Let us know what you think at...

Here you can listen to Melina's story with Spanish narration. We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story!

Melina from Peru has a younger sister she's never met, but this is about to change on a family trip to Cuzco (sometimes spelled Cusco), the old capital of the Inca empire. Listen to Melina's story about the very special day where she met her sister for the first time.   Don't just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: babbel.com/en/magazine/un-dia-en-espanol-meeting-my-sister/ Let us know what you think by emailing us at [email protected].

Here you can listen to Carmela's story with only Spanish narration. We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story! Learn more: babbel.com/en/magazine/un-dia-en-espanol-teaching-spanish

Carmela from Spain tells us about her first day teaching Spanish at a college in the United States. She's nervous about starting this new job and wonders if the students will be able to follow a whole class taught only in Spanish.       Don't just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: babbel.com/en/magazine/un-dia-en-espanol-teaching-spanish Let us know what you think by emailing us at [email protected].

Here you can listen to Julio’s story with only Spanish narration. We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story! Learn more: babbel.com/en/magazine/un-dia-en-espanol-armadillos/

Julio and his family live in a part of Mexico with lush rainforest and amazing wildlife. His dad rescues animals from the dangers of the highway, including two armadillos, Chato and Chebo. On this day, these two troublemakers brought total chaos to Julio's household. Don't just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras: babbel.com/en/magazine/un-dia-en-espanol-armadillos/ Let us know what you think by emailing us at [email protected].

Here you can listen to Andrea’s story with only Spanish narration. We recommend that you listen to everything a few times in order to train your ear and get the most out of the story! Learn more: babbel.com/en/magazine/un-dia-en-espanol-surfing

Andrea is from Panama but lives in Mexico. She loves hanging out at the beach and always wanted to try surfing, but something has been holding her back. On this particular day, she decided to finally face her fears — with a little help from a new friend. Don't just listen, read along! Discover the episode transcript and helpful extras here: babbel.com/en/magazine/un-dia-en-espanol-surfing Let us know what you think by sending us an email at [email protected].

Beginner Spanish learners, we've got a new podcast for you! Each episode of Un día en español brings you the story of a memorable day in the life of a Spanish speaker in the U.S. or Latin America. The stories are in basic Spanish, with English guidance provided along the way. Coming this winter – subscribe now! Learn more here.