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Readle: Learn Spanish with 5-min Podbits

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by Readle Learn Spanish with Jen and Paul

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Learn Spanish every day for just 5 minutes. Jen and Paul bring real stories & news to life with a bilingual twist! Each episode features a real story read sentence-by-sentence in Spanish and English, followed by a quick dive into a key grammar concept, and ends with a smooth full-Spanish retelling. Perfect for Spanish learners looking to boost comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar—fast. Download the Readle App here: https://readle-app.onelink.me/cKqE/lcycxnh1

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6/7/2025

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Episode thumbnail for Learn Spanish EP55 - Zambia's Radical New Holiday (Advanced)

February 20, 2026

Learn Spanish EP55 - Zambia's Radical New Holiday (Advanced)

<p>In this episode, Jen and Paul discuss Zambia’s unique labor law known as “Mother’s Day,” which allows women to take one day off work each month. They explore how the policy aims to support women, especially during menstruation, and why it applies to all women—not only mothers. Try the Readle app today!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Story Text</strong></p><p>En Zambia, la menstruación es un tema que no se habla abiertamente, por eso hay una ley laboral del país llamada Día de la madre. Esta ley le permite a las mujeres tomarse un día libre al mes. La regla no es exclusivamente para las madres; todas las mujeres pueden tomarse el día libre, incluso aquellas que no tienen hijos. Las mujeres pueden elegir el día que quieran y no necesitan ir al médico. Algunas mujeres piensan que esta es una buena regla porque la menstruación puede ser muy dolorosa. Sin embargo, algunas personas han expresado desagrado ante esta ley. Argumentan que la regla no es clara y que algunas personas pueden abusar de ella. Algunas personas en línea dicen que la ley ayuda a las mujeres pero también causa problemas en el lugar de trabajo.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Words</strong></p><p>menstruación - menstruation, period</p><p>ley - law</p><p>laboral - work</p><p>permitir - to allow, to permit</p><p>exclusivamente - exclusively</p><p>tomarse - to take</p><p>doloroso - painful</p><p>desagrado - displeasure</p><p>argumentar - to argue</p><p>abusar - to abuse</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Grammar</strong></p><p>Dando explicaciones: causa con &quot;por + eso&quot;</p><p>En Zambia, la menstruación es un tema difícil de hablar, por eso hay una ley laboral del país llamada &quot;Día de la madre&quot;.</p>

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February 16, 2026

Learn Spanish EP54 - German Town Built With Diamonds (Advanced)

<p>In this episode, Jen and Paul explore the fascinating history of Nördlingen, a town in Germany built inside an ancient asteroid crater. They talk about how a massive space impact millions of years ago created a unique stone containing tiny diamonds—and how residents unknowingly used it to build their homes. Try the Readle app today!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Story Text</strong></p><p>Hace mucho tiempo, las personas que llegaron a Nördlingen, un pueblo en Alemania, pensaban que estaban viviendo en un cráter volcánico. Pero en realidad, no fue un volcán lo que formó ese lugar, sino un asteroide. Hace unos 15 millones de años, un asteroide cayó sobre la tierra y causó un gran impacto. La fuerza del choque fue tan fuerte que cambió las rocas del suelo y creó una piedra especial llamada suevita. Esta piedra es muy interesante porque tiene pequeños diamantes dentro. Cuando los habitantes construyeron el pueblo con esta piedra, no sabían que contenía diamantes. Fue en los años 1960 cuando un grupo de científicos llegó al lugar y descubrió esta información. Hoy en día, Nördlingen es famoso por sus casas y edificios hechos con esta piedra especial. Muchos turistas visitan el pueblo para conocer su historia y ver los diamantes en las paredes. Es un lugar único que llama la atención en internet, donde muchas personas lo describen como increíble o asombroso.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Words</strong></p><p>cráter - crater</p><p>volcánico - volcanic</p><p>asteroide - asteroid</p><p>impacto - impact</p><p>fuerza - force, strength</p><p>choque - shock, crash</p><p>diamante - diamond</p><p>único - only, unique, single</p><p>llamar la atención - to draw attention, to catch the attention</p><p>asombroso - amazing</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Grammar</strong></p><p>Apócope de adjetivos</p><p>Hace unos quince millones de años, un asteroide cayó sobre la tierra y causó un gran impacto.</p>

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February 13, 2026

Learn Spanish EP53- Ducks Assist Thai Farmers in Rice Paddies (Beginner)

<p>In this episode, Jen and Paul talk about a sustainable farming practice in Thailand where ducks are released into rice fields. They explore how the ducks eat harmful insects and weeds, helping farmers reduce chemical use while feeding the ducks for free. Follow the Readle podcast today!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Story Text</strong></p><p>En un pueblo tailandés, se sueltan patos en los campos de arroz. Comen insectos malos y plantas. Así, los patos comen gratis, y los agricultores usan menos químicos. Los patos pueden limpiar una granja grande en una semana. Los tailandeses comen y venden mucho arroz. Entonces esta práctica es una gran idea.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Words</strong></p><p>pato - duck</p><p>campo - countryside, field</p><p>insecto - insect</p><p>gratis - (for) free</p><p>agricultor - farmer</p><p>químico - chemical</p><p>granja - farm</p><p>tailandés - Thai</p><p>práctica - practice</p><p>grande, gran - large, big, great, grand</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Grammar</strong></p><p>Los artículos definidos: el, los, la, las</p><p>Antes, las personas pagaban por sexo en los burdeles.</p>

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What is Readle: Learn Spanish with 5-min Podbits?

Learn Spanish every day for just 5 minutes. Jen and Paul bring real stories & news to life with a bilingual twist! Each episode features a real story read sentence-by-sentence in Spanish and English, followed by a quick dive into a key grammar concept, and ends with a smooth full-Spanish retelling. Perfect for Spanish learners looking to boost comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar—fast. Download the Readle App here: https://readle-app.onelink.me/cKqE/lcycxnh1

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