01 / Listen
Find something worth hearing.
Choose a podcast and an episode. Stories, culture, and conversations give new words a little more context.
Real voices. New words.
Your next language
starts with a story.
Listen to podcasts. Follow the transcript. Translate the words you don’t know, right where you find them.
6 languages · 26 podcasts · Free to explore
A little Spanish, a great story
Duolingo Spanish Podcast
Try a highlighted word or phrase
a mi ídolo fue algo que yo . Menos, que se convirtiera en mi .
From Mi héroe, mi amigo · Episode 1
Example translation · English
amigofriend
A world of listening
What are you learning?
Pick a language. Find a voice you enjoy.
Stay with the story
Less looking up. More listening.
02 / Follow along
Keep your place in the conversation.
Read the transcript as the audio plays. Follow the highlighting, replay a section, and listen at your own pace.
03 / Understand
Make unfamiliar words familiar.
Choose your translation language, then select a word or phrase. Its meaning appears in your word bank beside the transcript.
A few places to begin
Meet your next favorite voice.
Spanish · Intermediate
Duolingo Spanish Podcast
Follow true stories and build your Spanish listening skills.
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German · Intermediate
Slow German
Settle into German with a slower, easier-to-follow pace.
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Brazilian Portuguese · Intermediate
Fala Gringo
Get to know Brazil through its people, culture, and everyday stories.
Browse episodesOne episode at a time
A little listening goes a long way.
Start with a story. See where it takes you.