23-f: Coup d’État in Spain
On 23 February 1981, Spain’s new democracy was confronted with a coup d’État. Watch history in the making in this video with transcript and translation.
Listening Comprehension
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Work on your Spanish listening comprehension with short audio files and videos. Each one includes the Spanish transcript and hidden English translation.
Exercises by level: A1 | A2 | B1 | B2 | C1 What’s my level?
- Dictation exercises (combined listening and writing practice)
- More Spanish listening practice – Spanish transcript with click-to-reveal English translation and links to related grammar lessons
B2 - Upper-Intermediate Spanish
Arabic Influence
Learn about the tremendous Moorish influence on Spanish language and culture in this video (with transcript and translation).
B2 - Upper-Intermediate Spanish
Bilbao
Visit the Spanish city of Bilbao virtually with this video and bilingual article.
Blurred Text
Some of my listening comprehension exercises feature a blurred translation so that you can listen to the sound file before looking at the English translation. Here’s how it works.
Busco un hotel que sea céntrico
Practice using the subjunctive while looking for a hotel in Salamanca. Video with transcript and translation.
B2 - Upper-Intermediate Spanish
Cartagena, España
Learn about the beautiful Spanish city of Cartagena in this video with transcript and translation.
Cinco de Mayo
The history of Mexico’s holiday summarized in a cute, catchy song.
Comida mexicana
Learn about Mexican cuisine in this listening comprehension exercise with transcript and translation.
Crimen perfecto
Practice your Spanish listening and reading comprehension with this 5-part series of audio articles with transcript, translation, and links to related grammar lessons.
B1 - Intermediate Spanish • B2 - Upper-Intermediate Spanish
Día de Muertos
Learn about Mexico’s Día de Muertos while working on your Spanish listening comprehension in this cute, fast-paced video.