🎁 Get your FREE Spanish Starter Pack. An ebook with 30 lessons from Speaking Spanish for Beginners. The perfect companion to study along with this show. Not sure where to start in your Spanish journey? In this episode, Marco introduces the Spanish Starter Pack, a super useful resource to study along with this show, Speaking Spanish for Beginners. Inside, you’ll find 👇 📚 A summary of the key points from the first 30 episodes 📝 Transcripts of the listening activities 🔗 Direct links to each po...
Jan 19, 2026•1 min
🎁 Get your FREE Spanish Starter Pack. An ebook with 30 lessons from Speaking Spanish for Beginners. The perfect companion to study along with this show. 🎉 In this episode, we wrap up the first season of Speaking Spanish for Beginners and celebrate everything you’ve learned so far. The first 30 episodes cover the fundamentals of Spanish , a solid head start for your Spanish journey. If you want to go beyond the basics, you can join Latin ELE Premium on Apple Podcasts or our Supporters Club on A...
Jan 14, 2026•2 min
🎁 Get your FREE Spanish Starter Pack. An ebook with 30 lessons from Speaking Spanish for Beginners. The perfect companion to study along with this show. In this Spanish lesson for beginners, you’ll learn 15 essential Spanish words and phrases to kickstart your vocabulary. These are the first words every Spanish learner should know. Perfect for absolute beginners who want to start speaking Spanish with confidence. In this video, you’ll learn how to ⬇️ ✅ Say common Spanish greetings (hola, buenos...
Jan 05, 2026•7 min
⚡️ Spanish Quickie Podcast helps beginners build confidence with quick lessons that make Spanish simple. Available on all major listening apps ⬇️ 🎧 Spotify 🎧 Apple podcast 🎧 Amazon Music / Audible 🎧 IHeart Radio 🎆 How do you celebrate New Year en español? In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll learn essential vocabulary for Nochevieja and Año Nuevo, from fuegos artificiales to champaña, with a short listening activity. Perfect for beginners who want festive, bite-sized Spanish practice! 🍾 Study a...
Dec 26, 2025•4 min
🎊 Spanish is your New Year Resolution? Start learning with our FREE 5-day course Spanish Kickstart . Unsubscribe anytime. 🍾 A new year, a new set of resolutions. But how can you discuss what your New Year resolutions are with your amigos latinos? In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, you’ll learn how to do just that en español. This way, you’ll kickstart your Spanish-learning goals this year on the right foot. ¡Vamos! 📚 Study the episode along with the summary on Latin ELE's blog...
Dec 22, 2025•6 min
⚡️ Spanish Quickie Podcast helps beginners build confidence with quick lessons that make Spanish simple. Available on all major listening apps ⬇️ 🎧 Spotify 🎧 Apple podcast 🎧 Amazon Music / Audible 🎧 IHeart Radio Learn how to roll your R in Spanish with a challenging tongue twister! 🌀 This quick pronunciation exercise will help Spanish beginners master tricky sounds while having fun. The tongue twister is: Enrique rema río arriba, río arriba rema Enrique 🚣 📮 Keep your Spanish (and your dig...
Dec 15, 2025•2 min
⚡️ Spanish Quickie Podcast helps beginners build confidence with quick lessons that make Spanish simple. Available on all major listening apps ⬇️ 🎧 Spotify 🎧 Apple podcast 🎧 Amazon Music / Audible 🎧 IHeart Radio 🎄 How do you say Christmas in Spanish? In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll learn essential Navidad vocabulary, from árbol de Navidad to Papá Noel, with a short listening activity. Perfect for beginners who want festive, bite-sized Spanish practice! 🎄 Study along with the summary on Lat...
Dec 10, 2025•3 min
🎄 Give yourself the gift of Spanish! Get our free course Spanish Kickstart and start off on the right foot. ✨ What do Latinos sing during Christmas? In this festive episode, you’ll discover three famous Spanish Christmas carols: Feliz Navidad by José Feliciano, Campana sobre Campana, and Noche de Paz. A fun way to enjoy the holidays while keeping up with your español. Find more Spanish learning content on our website ⬇️ https://latinele.com/ 🎧 Join our Spanish Beginner Supporters Club and get ...
Dec 08, 2025•10 min
Listen to Basic Spanish Conversations on all major podcast platforms! 👇 🎧 Listen on Spotify 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts 🎧 Listen on Amazon Music Ever heard of the Basque Christmas gift-giver who replaces Santa Claus? 🎅 In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, I talk with Aitor Pisos, a Spanish teacher from Bilbao, about Olentzero, one of northern Spain’s most unique holiday figures. 📚 Study along with the transcript on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️ https://latinele.com/who-is-olentzero-basque-...
Dec 04, 2025•12 min
📚 Read La Aventura de Luna and have fun while learning Spanish! Looking for an easy-to-follow book for Spanish beginners? Embark on a captivating journey while improving your Spanish with “La Aventura de Luna.” 🐱 This fun and accessible book follows the adventure of Luna, a little cat who gets lost and needs to find her way back home. Available on Amazon as an ebook, paperback or audiobook ⬇️ https://latinele.com/aventuradeluna/ ¡Hasta pronto! —Marco Become a supporter of this podcast: https:/...
Dec 01, 2025•3 min
✈️ Ready for your next adventure? Get our FREE Spanish Adventures Companion to master key phrases for common TRAVEL SITUATIONS and wow your amigos! 💰 Heading to Latin America but not sure what currency your amigos latinos use? In this episode you’ll learn the names of currencies in Spanish-speaking countries across Latin America. It’s a great opportunity to expand your money-related vocabulary in Spanish and get some helpful insights into what to expect when visiting our region. ¡Vamos! 📚 Stud...
Nov 26, 2025•6 min
✉️ Join Latin ELE's newsletter and get our FREE Course Spanish Kickstart . Unsubscribe anytime. 🏙️ Ready to boost your Spanish listening skills? In this special Listening Workout, you’ll revisit short conversations from previous episodes, all focused on describing places en español. From the desert landscapes of San Pedro de Atacama to the sunny beaches of Costa Rica and the vibrant streets of Valencia, you’ll practice real Spanish in context. Ready? ¡Vamos! 📝 Transcript: Listening activity "S...
Nov 24, 2025•7 min
Listen to Basic Spanish Conversations on all major podcast platforms! 👇 🎧 Listen on Spotify 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts 🎧 Listen on Amazon Music ✈️ Planning a trip and want to pick up the language fast? In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, I chat with Lindsay from Lindsay Does Languages about smart ways to prepare before you travel. Connect with Lindsay: 👉 Lindsay's website: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com 👉 Free Vocab List: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/vocablist 👉 ...
Nov 21, 2025•18 min
🎁 New to Spanish? Start learning with our FREE 5-day course Spanish Kickstart . Unsubscribe anytime. 🎉 Ready to raise your glass and toast like a TRUE LATINO? In this fun episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, Marco teaches you three popular Spanish phrases for toasting. 🥂 Tune in and get ready to toast en español! ¡Vamos! 📚 Show notes available on Latin ELE's blog 👇 https://latinele.com/cheers-in-spanish/ 🎧 Join our Spanish Beginner Supporters Club and get access to 100+ exclusive epi...
Nov 17, 2025•5 min
⚡️ Spanish Quickie Podcast helps beginners build confidence with quick lessons that make Spanish simple. Available on all major listening apps ⬇️ 🎧 Spotify 🎧 Apple podcast 🎧 Amazon Music / Audible 🎧 IHeart Radio Learn how to say thank you in Spanish the right way! A fun, easy lesson for Spanish beginners, perfect for Thanksgiving. ¡Vamos! 📮 Keep your Spanish (and your dignity) safe! Join our newsletter and get the FREE ebook Don’t Screw Up Spanish. Unsubscribe anytime ⬇️ https://latinele.co...
Nov 14, 2025•2 min
🎁 New to Spanish? Start learning with our FREE 5-day course Spanish Kickstart . Unsubscribe anytime. Ser" and "Estar." To be... and to be again? Confused about when to use ser and estar in Spanish? You're not alone! In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, you'll learn simple, beginner-friendly rules to help you use these two tricky verbs with confidence. Get a solid head start for your next conversation en español. ¡Vamos! 📚 Study along with the summary on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️ https:...
Nov 10, 2025•11 min
🎁 New to Spanish? Start learning with our FREE 5-day course Spanish Kickstart . Unsubscribe anytime. 📺 Not sure how to talk about your favorite TV shows en español? In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, you’ll learn how to use the verb gustar to express your likes and dislikes in Spanish. We’ll practice in the context of TV shows. A fun and easy topic to connect and bond with your amigos. Ready to share what you like to watch? ¡Vamos! 📚 Study along with the summary of this episod...
Nov 04, 2025•8 min
🎁 New to Spanish? Start learning with our FREE 5-day course Spanish Kickstart . Unsubscribe anytime. In the 90s, a mysterious creature terrified rural communities across Latin America with its eerie method of killing livestock. Farmers from various countries reported finding dead animals with their bodies completely intact but drained of every drop of blood... What was this monster? In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, we explore the legend of el Chupacabras while helping you impr...
Oct 27, 2025•8 min
🔐 Unlock exclusive content in our Supporters Club . Over 100+ bonus episodes to supercharge your español. It’s time for Halloween en español! 👻 In this fun episode, you’ll learn essential Halloween Spanish vocabulary, from calabazas 🎃 and esqueletos 💀 to disfraces and dulce o travesura. You’ll also hear a short listening activity about how people celebrate Halloween, followed by a simple breakdown in English to help you understand every word. Perfect for beginner Spanish learners who want to...
Oct 22, 2025•6 min
🎁 New to Spanish? Start learning with our FREE 5-day course Spanish Kickstart . Unsubscribe anytime. 🌦️ How do you talk about the weather in Spanish? In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, you’ll learn essential Spanish phrases to describe the weather—hot, cold, sunny, or cloudy. We’ll practice with real examples and show you how to ask ¿Cómo está el tiempo? and answer like a native. Perfect for small talk and everyday conversations en español. 📚 Study along with the summary on La...
Oct 20, 2025•6 min
Listen to Basic Spanish Conversations on all major podcast platforms! 👇 🎧 Listen on Spotify 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts 🎧 Listen on Amazon Music 🇵🇪 In this episode, Marco chats with Peruvian teacher Anthony Morey, creator of Chill Spanish Listening Practice. Get ready to explore Peru beyond Machu Picchu, there’s so much more to discover! ¡Vamos! 📚 Study along with the transcript on Latin ELE's blog https://latinele.com/beyond-machu-picchu-peru-hidden-wonders/ 💬 Connect with Anthony Morey ...
Oct 16, 2025•11 min
✈️ Ready for your next adventure? Get our FREE Spanish Adventures Companion to master key phrases for common TRAVEL SITUATIONS and wow your amigos! 🌞 What’s it like to live in Valencia, Spain? In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, you’ll practice listening en español with a special interview with César from Spanish Language Coach. Discover how locals describe the city, its people, and daily life while improving your Spanish with a real conversation. 📝 Transcript available on Latin...
Oct 13, 2025•8 min
🔐 Unlock exclusive content in our Supporters Club . Over 90+ bonus episodes to supercharge your español. What is your city like? Describe it en españo! 🏙️ Learn how to describe a city in Spanish using ser, estar, and haber . In this episode, discover simple words and phrases to talk about places, locations, and things you can find in a town. Perfect for beginners. ¡Vamos! 📚 Study along with the summary on Latin ELE's blog https://latinele.com/describing-places-in-spanish/ 🎧 Join our Spanish ...
Oct 06, 2025•7 min
✉️ Join Latin ELE's newsletter and get our FREE Course Spanish Kickstart . Unsubscribe anytime. 🎧 Ready for a Spanish Listening Workout? 🏋️♀️ In this special review episode, you’ll practice listening with three short dialogues about family, friends, and personality traits en español. Perfect for beginners who want to strengthen their Spanish ear while having fun. ¡Vamos! 📝 Transcript: Listening activity La familia ⬇️ https://latinele.com/family-vocabulary-in-spanish/ 📝 Transcript: Listening...
Oct 03, 2025•6 min
🔐 Unlock exclusive content in our Supporters Club . Over 90+ bonus episodes to supercharge your español. 🏡 What are the names of common household objects en español? In this episode, you’ll learn essential Spanish words for everyday items around the house. Plus, discover the right way to use the expression “mi casa, su casa.” ¡Vamos! 📚 Study along with the summary of this episode on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️ https://latinele.com/spanish-vocabulary-household-items/ 🎧 Join our Spanish Beginner Suppo...
Sep 29, 2025•7 min
🎁 New to Spanish? Start learning with our FREE 5-day course Spanish Kickstart . Unsubscribe anytime. Learn how to describe people in Spanish—height, hair, and skin color—so you can talk about friends, family, or even a crime suspect with ease 😅 Ready for this? ¡Vamos! 📚 Study along with the summary on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️ https://latinele.com/physical-descriptions-in-spanish/ 🎧 Join our Spanish Beginner Supporters Club and get access to 90+ exclusive episodes to boost your español with confid...
Sep 22, 2025•8 min
🎁 New to Spanish? Start learning with our FREE 5-day course Spanish Kickstart . Unsubscribe anytime. 🤫 Want to gossip about your friends in Spanish? In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, you’ll learn key personality adjectives to describe friends and family, both the nice and not-so-nice ones. Through a fun dialogue, discover words like simpática, alegre, perezoso, and descortés, and learn when to use ¿Cómo es…? vs. ¿Cómo está…?. Perfect for beginners who want to make small talk a...
Sep 15, 2025•8 min
🎁 New to Spanish? Start learning with our FREE 5-day course Spanish Kickstart . Unsubscribe anytime. 🧑🧑🧒 Wanna talk about your familia with your amigos? In this episode, you’ll learn basic family vocabulary in Spanish and how to use possessive adjectives. ¡Vamos! 📚 Study along with the summary on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️ https://latinele.com/family-vocabulary-in-spanish/ 🎧 Join our Spanish Beginner Supporters Club and get access to 90+ exclusive episodes to boost your español with confidence....
Sep 08, 2025•7 min
🎁 New to Spanish? Start learning with our FREE 5-day course Spanish Kickstart . Unsubscribe anytime. What do Spanish verbs and superheroes have in common? 🦸♂️ In this fun episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, you’ll discover how regular, irregular, and reflexive verbs work, through the lens of iconic superheroes like Captain America, Hulk, and Iron Man. If Spanish verb types have confused you in the past, this playful approach will help you finally understand how they function—and how to...
Sep 01, 2025•7 min
🎁 New to Spanish? Start learning with our FREE 5-day course Spanish Kickstart . Unsubscribe anytime. 🔢 Learning Spanish numbers just got easier! In this episode, you’ll master numbers from 0 to 10 en español and practice asking for a phone number with a fun listening activity. By the end, you’ll know how to say and understand phone numbers in Spanish with confidence. 📚 Find the dialogue transcript and more practice on our website ⬇️ https://latinele.com/how-to-say-your-phone-number-in-spanish...
Aug 25, 2025•4 min
