La Leyenda del Coco

La Leyenda del Coco

This third season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on legends. Listener discretion is advised for this episode. El Coco, el Cuco y el Cucuy are the Spanish equivalent of the Bogeyman. Parents tell stories of this creature to scare their children into behaving. But el coco is not just a myth. This character is based in a very real, very disturbing event from Spain in the early 1900s. I hope you enjoy today’s exploration of the origin of “el coco”. This legend is told in the present, pa...

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Los animales de Costa Rica

Los animales de Costa Rica

Every year when I teach my students about Costa Rica we spend time learning about the fascinating animals of Central America. I was reminded of these amazing animals recently when I visited the Smiths...

12 Apr 21min

Mi viaje a México, parte 4

Mi viaje a México, parte 4

In June of 2025 I finally traveled to a place I have wanted to visit for some time: Mexico. The final stop on my Mexico trip was the one I was most excited about: Tulum. The smaller ruins of Tulum are...

22 Mar 15min

Mi viaje a México, parte 3

Mi viaje a México, parte 3

In June of 2025 I finally traveled to a place I have wanted to visit for some time: Mexico. In today’s leg of my trip, we left the ruins and the beach behind for a taste of lake life in Bacalar. As a ...

16 Mar 15min

Mi viaje a México, parte 2

Mi viaje a México, parte 2

In June of 2025 I finally traveled to a place I have wanted to visit for some time: Mexico. My trip to Mexico began with the beach and then the impressive ruins of Chichén Itzá. However, the best mome...

9 Mar 16min

Mi viaje a México, parte 1

Mi viaje a México, parte 1

In June of 2025 I finally traveled to a place I have wanted to visit for some time: Mexico. It was an amazing adventure filled with history, food, fun, and friendship. It inspired several story ideas,...

2 Mar 16min

La aventura de la vida, parte 11

La aventura de la vida, parte 11

They made it out of Xibalbá! They beat the odds, escaping the gods’ tricks and traps. They climbed the roots of the ceiba tree and found their way back to the land of the living. But this adventure is...

16 Feb 18min

La aventura de la vida, parte 10

La aventura de la vida, parte 10

Sandra is ready to leave Xibalbá. She is tired of the riddles and rooms full of tricks. She feels that they are close to the exit, but she also knows that leaving Xibalbá will never be as easy as it l...

1 Feb 16min

La aventura de la vida, parte 9

La aventura de la vida, parte 9

They’ve done it! It appears that Sandra has led Gabriel to the Treasure of the Jaguar King - the whole reason they are on this journey. A room filled with gold and jewels greets them, but Sandra can’t...

19 Jan 19min

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