Eric has wanted to learn Spanish his whole life. And now, with a Spanish-speaking partner and plans to move to Spain, Spanish fluency is no longer optional! Here is his story. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/30
How do you use "lo que" in Spanish, without confusing it with "el que" and "la que"? And when should you use "qué" instead? Let's dive into all the ways you can say "what" and "the one that" in Spanish. We'll also learn how to use bueno and bien. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/29
Let's learn how to use "mi", "su", "tu", and "nuestro" before Spanish nouns. We'll also get some practice with new conjunctions, including "pero" and "cuando". Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/28
Spanish subjunctives are often used to express abstract concepts such as intentions and emotions. Let's learn some sentence templates for this, and we'll practice them using the subjunctives of Ser and Estar. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/27
Spanish subjunctives don't have to be hard! Let's learn the most common uses of Spanish subjunctives to indicate intention. We'll get lots of practice using the subjunctives of Ser and Estar in a variety of sentences. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/26
Let's practice Ser, Estar, and all the essential Spanish we've learned. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/25
Ser and Estar both translate as "to be" in English, but as you now know, the translation isn't perfect! Let's practice choosing the right verb, and the right conjugation, using some serious Spanish quizzing. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/24
Time for the past tense of Estar! Learn and practice estaba, estabas, and the other imperfect past forms of Estar. We'll also work on some advanced uses of Estar, including how to use this linking verb at the end of a sentence. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/23
Learn the Spanish verb Estar, using a memory palace! We'll also talk about some ways you can use this "to be" verb, in contrast with how we've been using Ser. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/22
Usted vs tú: Why are there two words for "you" in Spanish? Today we'll learn how to use usted and practice it in a bunch of Spanish sentence contexts. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/21
Mike became fluent in Spanish after a lifetime of trying — in this episode we'll talk about how he did it, and we'll practice all of the Spanish skills we've learned up to this point with a comprehensive quiz. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/20
The verb Ser is used in a lot of complex ways. Let's practice some new sentence templates for this linking verb as we become more and more fluent with our present and past conjugations of Ser. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/19
Let's learn the past-tense forms of Ser, using a memory palace! Today we'll also discuss our 3-step method for learning Spanish verb conjugations so that you can use them fluently. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/18
Learn Spanish subject pronouns, such as él, ella, nosotros, and yo, using a memory palace! After learning how to say the Spanish words for "he", "she", "I", etc., you'll be able to form a lot of sentences entirely in Spanish. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/17
Delve into the nuances of the Spanish verb "ser," which specifically describes "what something is" or "who someone is" as part of their identity, contrasting it with the broader English "to be." The episode clarifies its application with nouns and specific prepositions like "de," "para," and "por" to convey origin, intention, authorship, or cause. Mastering "ser" is presented as a crucial step for achieving fluency and thinking directly in Spanish, moving beyond direct translation.
Let's practice our present-tense conjugations of Ser, as well as everything we've learned in this podcast so far! Quiz the Spanish out loud to help make all of this grammar second-nature. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/15
Why does Spanish let you start a sentence with "soy" or "son" — without "yo" or "ellos"? And how can you tell when you should include the subject pronoun or leave it out? Let's practice the skill of choosing whether or not to use subject pronouns with Spanish verbs. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/14
Spanish Conjugations can be tough… but they don't have to be! Let's learn the present tense forms of Ser using a memory palace. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/13
How do you say "is" in Spanish? It MIGHT be the word "es"... and it might not! Let's learn our first conjugation of Ser, and we'll explore when you might use this word. This is the most common verb in Spanish, and the most common conjugation (by far). Today we'll get some practice with "es" in a lot of sentence contexts. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/12
Learn Spanish faster by starting with the hard stuff — like expressing concepts! In this episode, we'll lay the groundwork for expressing abstract ideas, concepts, and thoughts in fluent Spanish… and it all starts by mastering the #1 most important word in the Spanish language. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/11
The word "them" may seem like a basic word, but it has multiple translations in Spanish! Today we'll learn two Spanish words for "them", as well as the word for "what". We'll also get lots of spoken practice with all of our essential Spanish vocabulary. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/10
Let's learn por and para. These words tend to be very hard to master when learning Spanish as a second language, but today we'll learn a simple framework that you can use to decide between these two words in almost any context. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/9
Discover the intricacies of Spanish direct object pronouns and why they uniquely precede the verb in a sentence. This episode introduces a powerful "memory palace" technique, specifically the "hymn scene," to help learners organize and intuitively use pronouns like "la," "lo," "te," and "me." Additionally, it covers the use of Spanish articles "la," "el," "un," and "una," consolidating learning with practice quizzes.
The Spanish word "lo" is usually a HUGE headache for English speakers — but it won't be for you! You'll be using "lo" and "la" correctly after listening to this episode. Let's get some good, active practice with the words for "him" and "her" in Spanish. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/7
This episode delves into the crucial role of pronunciation in achieving Spanish fluency, moving beyond mere vocabulary memorization. It teaches listeners to cultivate a distinct "Spanish voice" by practicing imitation, akin to mimicking accents. The host breaks down fundamental Spanish vowel and consonant rules, including the unique "flipped R" and the consistent sounds of 'J' and 'V', followed by practical exercises. The episode also introduces the basic use of masculine and feminine articles, "el" and "la," preparing learners for more complex sentence structures.
Time to practice your Spanish out loud! Today we'll learn about the number one way to solidify a new language in your brain — and we'll get to put it into practice right away. If you follow this one tip, you'll be fluent in Spanish faster than you ever thought possible. Let's put everything we've learned so far into Spanish practice, out loud. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/5
Some Spanish words are more important than others! Today we'll talk about how you can start *thinking* in Spanish by choosing the right words to work on. We will focus on some of the highest-leverage words in the language — three words that comprise 8% of the Spanish language by themselves. After we practice with these words, you'll soon be able to start forming sentences like a native Spanish speaker. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/4...
To become fluent in Spanish, you have to learn connecting words! Today we're talking about conjunctions, particularly the words que and y, and how they help hold the whole Spanish language together and create fluent flow. We'll also learn why conjunctions are even more important in Spanish than in English, based on a special rule about Spanish verbs. After this episode, you'll know how to use the most common word in the Spanish language, getting you one step closer to thinking in Spanish. Practi...
What's the key to speaking Spanish fluently, spontaneously, and effortlessly? Mastering core Spanish grammar. To learn how to speak Spanish fluently, we need to start by mastering the structures and elements that make Spanish different from English. Today we'll learn some essential Spanish grammar and do some spoken grammar exercises to make it stick. After this foundational work, Spanish grammar will get easier and easier — and Spanish fluency will be all downhill! Practice all of today's Spani...
This episode introduces LearnCraft Spanish, a proven system developed over a decade to bring adult English speakers to genuine Spanish fluency. It highlights their unique approach of tackling essential grammar first, even the "hard stuff," before building high-frequency vocabulary. The program emphasizes rigorous, active work, including speaking aloud and spontaneous production, and offers additional resources and coaching beyond the podcast for dedicated learners.
