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Having a hard time saying more than just “hola”? 😧 All those years of Spanish in school, only to freeze when your new friend María asks you "¿Cómo estás?" or "¿Qué haces?" If that's your case...Spanish for Beginners Podcast is here to help 🎧 Hosted by Marco Fierro, Spanish tutor and founder of Latin ELE, this podcast for Spanish beginners is perfect for English speakers starting from scratch. With easy-to-follow lessons, guided practice, and a fun "Latino" vibe, you'll learn the essentials to surprise your amigos with your Spanish skills. Join us and start speaking Spanish with confidence. ¡Vamos! More information on our website 👇 https://latinele.com/
Having a hard time saying more than just “hola”? 😧 All those years of Spanish in school, only to freeze when your new friend María asks you "¿Cómo estás?" or "¿Qué haces?" If that's your case...Spanish for Beginners Podcast is here to help 🎧 Hosted by Marco Fierro, Spanish tutor and founder of Latin ELE, this podcast for Spanish beginners is perfect for English speakers starting from scratch. With easy-to-follow lessons, guided practice, and a fun "Latino" vibe, you'll learn the essentials to surprise your amigos with your Spanish skills. Join us and start speaking Spanish with confidence. ¡Vamos! More information on our website 👇 https://latinele.com/
🦃 Thanksgiving in Basic Spanish
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🫶 Connect with family, friends, and new people in Spanish. Get your FREE Spanish Starter Pack and begin your journey with confidence. 🦃 A holiday centered around family, food, and gratitude? In this episode of Spanish for Beginners, you'll learn about Thanksgiving through a simple Spanish listening activity. 🎧 As you listen, you'll learn: 👨👩👧👦 Describing common holiday activities in Spanish 🍽️ Traditional Thanksgiving foods 📆 Talk about when it's celebrated The basics of one of the most important celebrations in the United States A perfect lesson for beginners who want to build their vocabulary while exploring American culture en español. ¡Vamos! 📝 Study along with the listening activity transcript and lesson summary on Latin ELE's blog https://latinele.com/thanksgiving-explained-in-basic-spanish/ 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
💀 More afraid of speaking Spanish than El Chupacabras? Grab your FREE Spanish Starter Pack and start speaking with confidence from day one. 👻 A mysterious creature that attacks animals at night? In this episode of Spanish for Beginners, you'll discover El Chupacabras, one of Latin America's most famous legends. 🎧 Through a Spanish beginner listening activity, you'll learn: 👹 What El Chupacabras looks like 🌙 What it does during the night 🗣️ Spanish vocabulary related to legends, monsters, and Halloween A spooky and fun way to improve your Spanish while exploring a legendary creature known throughout Latin America. ¿Te atreves a conocer al Chupacabras? 👻🦇🌙 📝 Study along with the transcript at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/el-chupacabras-spanish-horror-tale/ 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
☝️ Ready to master numbers from zero to millions? Check out Numbers in Motion, a mini course to use números with confidence. How old is Halloween, and how many trick-or-treaters actually knock on your door? In this spooky episode of Spanish for Beginners, you’ll train your ear to catch numbers in Spanish through fun Halloween facts. 🎧 As you listen, you'll practice: 🔢 Recognizing high-frequency numbers in natural speech (from tens to thousands!) 👻 How to talk about the history of la Noche de Brujas 🎃 The shocking record weight of the world's biggest pumpkin A quick, bite-sized listening challenge designed for A1 learners who want to practice números en español. ¡Vamos! 📝 Listening Activity Transcript: Algunos números interesantes de la Noche de Brujas. ¿Cuántos años tiene Halloween? Halloween tiene más de 2000 años. Es una celebración de origen celta. ¿Cuántos niños tocan a tu puerta? Depende de tu ubicación, pero en promedio entre 40 y 100 niños en Estados Unidos. Y si vives en una zona muy poblada, el número puede ser de hasta 300 niños. ¡Ay, Dios! Y finalmente... ¿Cuánto pesa la calabaza de Halloween más grande? Pesa 3.156 libras, una calabaza cultivada por Ron Wallace de Rhode Island. Este peso se registró en octubre de 2026. __ 👻 Is speaking Spanish scarier than seeing Freddy Krueger in your dreams? Face your fears and get your FREE Spanish Starter Pack to begin having real conversations with confidence ⬇️ https://latinele.com/spanish-starter-pack/ 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
😵💫 Pasados driving you crazy? Get Stories to Explore Spanish Past Tenses, a FREE ebook + audio that makes the past tenses finally make sense. 👻 A mysterious cry in the middle of the night... would you follow it? In this special episode of Spanish for Beginners, you'll listen to the legend of La Llorona, one of the most famous ghost stories in Latin America. This episode comes from my upper-beginner podcast, Basic Spanish Conversations, and will give you a taste of longer Spanish conversations and storytelling. Along the way, you'll practice: 🌙 Listening to a traditional Latin American legend 📖 Understanding a story told in Spanish ⏳ Hearing the Spanish past tenses in context A perfect challenge for learners who are ready to go beyond beginner Spanish and discover the world of stories en español. ¿Te atreves a escuchar a La Llorona? 👻🌙 📚 Study along with the transcript: https://latinele.com/la-llorona-spanish-horror-story/ 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
😱 Are you DEADLY scared to speak Spanish? Grab your FREE Spanish Starter Pack and begin your Spanish journey with confidence. 🕯️ A Funeral in Spanish: Key Words and Expressions. In this episode of Spanish for Beginners, you'll learn how Spanish speakers talk about wakes, funerals, and saying goodbye to loved ones. 🎧 Through a simple listening activity, you'll learn: 🕯️ What happens during a velorio ⚰️ What a funeral is 🤍 How to say "my condolences" in Spanish 🙏 Why Spanish speakers often use fallecido instead of muerto A practical and culturally rich lesson to build your Spanish vocabulary through real-life situations. 📚 Study along with the listening activity transcript on Latin ELE https://latinele.com/funeral-vocabulary-in-spanish/ 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
😱 Too afraid to speak español with your amigos? Grab your FREE Spanish Starter Pack and start your language journey with confidence. 🎃 Ghosts, pumpkins, candy... and Spanish? In this replay episode of Spanish for Beginners, you'll learn essential vocabulary to describe Halloween en español. 🎧 Through a Spanish beginner listening activity, you'll discover: 🎃 Common Halloween decorations like pumpkins, skeletons, spiders, and bats 👻 What children wear and do on Halloween night 🚪 Useful action verbs like golpear la puerta and tocar el timbre 🍬 The meaning of "dulce o travesura" A fun and spooky way to improve your Spanish listening skills this Halloween season. ¡Feliz Halloween! 📝 Study along with the episode summary on Latin ELE ⬇️ https://latinele.com/halloween-vocabulary-in-spanish/ 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
🌴 Get travel‑ready en español with our FREE ebook Spanish Adventures Companion 💀 A cemetery that feels like a city? In this episode of Spanish for Beginners, you'll discover La Recoleta Cemetery, one of the most famous landmarks in Buenos Aires, Argentina. 🎧 Through a beginner-friendly listening activity, you'll learn: 🏛️ Why La Recoleta is famous throughout Latin America 📍 Where the cemetery is located in Buenos Aires 🏙️ Why many visitors say it feels like a small city A fascinating way to practice Spanish while exploring one of Argentina's most iconic places. 📝 Study along with the FREE transcript at Latin ELE ⬇️ https://latinele.com/la-recoleta-cemetery-easy-spanish/ 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
🫨 Still think Spanish is Mission Impossible? Grab your FREE Spanish Starter Pack and get your first 30 lessons to start speaking with confidence today. 🙏 A special day to remember loved ones and keep their memories alive? In this episode of Spanish for Beginners, you'll discover El Día de Todos los Santos, a tradition celebrated across many Spanish-speaking countries. 🎧 Through an easy Spanish listening activity, you'll practice: 📆 Holidays and celebrations ❤️ Family and loved ones 🙏 Religious and cultural traditions 💐 Vocabulary about cemeteries, flowers, candles, and memories A thoughtful cultural lesson to improve your Spanish while learning about an important Latin American tradition. 🌼🕯️💛 📝 Study along with the transcript at Latin ELE 👇 https://latinele.com/all-saints-day-spanish-vocabulary/ 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
🌴 Planning your next trip to Latin America? Download the FREE Spanish Adventures Companion and enjoy more authentic travel experiences en español. A bread shaped like bones and skulls? In this episode of Spanish for Beginners, you'll discover Pan de Muerto, one of Mexico's most famous traditional foods. 🎧 Through a short listening activity, you'll learn: 🍊 The ingredients of Pan de Muerto 💀 What the skull and bone decorations represent 🇲🇽 The connection between Pan de Muerto and Día de Muertos A delicious way to practice Spanish while learning about Mexican culture. ¡Vamos a aprender español con pan! 📝 Listening Transcript: "(El Pan de Muerto) Es un pan de naranja o de azahar, pero sabe a naranja, y tiene una forma característica. Es redondo y encima tiene unas como bolitas que simbolizan también ciertas cosas. Tiene una bolita más grande en el centro, que simboliza el cráneo de un esqueleto. Y las otras bolitas están como en cruz. Entonces simbolizan también los huesitos." Explore more on the Day of the Dead in this blog entry ⬇️ https://latinele.com/day-of-the-dead-spanish-podcast/ 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
💬 Ready to speak Spanish with confidence? Book a FREE trial lesson with a Spanish55 tutor and start having real conversations today. 🇲🇽 Discover one of Mexico's most famous traditions through an easy-to-follow Spanish conversation with Paola González from Spanish55. In this episode, you'll learn what El Día de Muertos is, when it is celebrated, and why it is one of the most important cultural traditions in Mexico. Along the way, you'll discover: 📆 What people do on November 1st and 2nd 🌼 Traditional elements such as el altar, las flores de cempasúchil, and el papel picado 🏵️ Traditional foods like el pan de muerto and las calaveritas de azúcar Perfect for beginners who want to improve their listening skills while learning about Mexican culture. 🇲🇽 Study this episode along with the transcript at Latin ELE 👇 https://latinele.com/day-of-the-dead-basic-spanish/ 💻 For Spanish lessons for adults, visit Spanish55 ⬇️ https://www.spanish55.com/ 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
🪦 Don't let your Spanish-learning efforts kick the bucket. Grab your FREE Spanish Starter Pack and start your language journey with confidence. Did grandpa go to a better life? In this episode of Spanish for Beginners, you'll learn three popular Spanish expressions related to death. You'll discover: ⛪ What it means to be “con San Pedro” 🌤️ Why Spanish speakers say “pasar a mejor vida” 🦵 The funny meaning behind “estirar la pata” 💀 How these expressions differ from the verb “morir” A fun Halloween-themed lesson to expand your vocabulary and sound more natural en español. ¡Vamos a aprender español... antes de estirar la pata! 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
🫨 Still think Spanish is Mission Impossible? Grab your FREE Spanish Starter Pack and get your first 30 lessons to start speaking with confidence today. 💸 A neighbor who never has money to pay the rent? In this episode of Spanish for Beginners, you'll discover Don Ramón, one of the most beloved characters from El Chavo del 8. 🎧 Through a fun listening activity, you'll practice:❤️ Personality descriptions 🧑🧒 Family vocabulary 💼 Professions and occupations Join me to learn Spanish while discovering one of Latin America's most unforgettable TV characters. ¡No hay de queso nomás de papa! 😄 📝 Listening Activity Transcript Don Ramón es un personaje mexicano de la serie El Chavo del 8. Es un hombre divertido, gruñón y un poco perezoso. Vive en una vecindario pobre con su hija, la Chilindrina. Don Ramón no tiene un trabajo fijo. A veces trabaja como carpintero, vendedor o mecánico. Pero normalmente evita el trabajo. Muchas veces no tiene dinero para pagar la renta. Don Ramón es uno de los personajes más queridos de la televisión latinoamericana. 🎧 Boost your listening skills with the episodes on 4 famous latino characters on Latin ELE premium. 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
📖 Too difficult? Study along with the FREE transcript, vocabulary list, and lesson summary at Latin ELE. 💬 Learn Spanish while discovering one of Latin America's most beloved comic characters: Mafalda. Created in Argentina in 1964, Mafalda is known for her curious personality, her clever observations about the world, and her famous dislike of soup. In this Spanish beginner listening lesson, you'll practice español while learning about her life, personality, and interests. 🎧 As you listen, try to answer: 1️⃣ ¿De dónde es Mafalda? 2️⃣ ¿Cómo es su personalidad? 3️⃣¿Qué le gusta y qué no le gusta? You'll learn: 🧐 Personality adjectives like inteligente, curiosa and observadora ❤️ Likes and dislikes with gustar 👂 Spanish listening skills through Latin American culture ✉️ Subscribe to my newsletter and get my FREE Spanish Starter Pack, 30 lessons for your steps en español 👇 https://latinele.com/spanish-starter-pack/ 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
📖 Too difficult? Study along with the FREE transcript, vocabulary list, and lesson summary at Latin ELE. 🐦 Learn Spanish while discovering one of Latin America's most beloved comic characters: Condorito. In this Spanish beginner listening lesson, you'll learn where Condorito is from, what his personality is like, and the many professions he has had throughout his adventures. 🎧 As you listen, try to answer: 1️⃣ ¿De dónde es Condorito? 2️⃣ ¿Cómo es su personalidad? 3️⃣ ¿Cuáles son sus profesiones? You'll learn: 🌎 Nationalities and countries 😁 Personality adjectives such as bromista, ingenioso and trabajador 🎨 Common professions like pintor, policía and presidente 📝 Useful Spanish listening vocabulary through a cultural topic ✉️ Subscribe to my newsletter and get my FREE Spanish Starter Pack, 30 lessons for your steps en español 👇 https://latinele.com/spanish-starter-pack/ 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
📖 Boost your Spanish with FREE transcripts, lessons, and learning resources at Latin ELE 🦗 A superhero who saves the day... or sometimes makes things worse? In this episode of Spanish for Beginners, you'll discover El Chapulín Colorado, one of Mexico's most beloved TV characters. 🎧 Through a fun listening activity, you'll practice: 😌 Personality descriptions 🔴 Clothing and colors 💬 Everyday Spanish vocabulary ¡No contaban con mi astucia! ¡Vamos! 📝 Listening activity transcript 👇 El Chapulín Colorado es un personaje mexicano creado en la década de 1970. Es un superhéroe muy diferente a otros superhéroes. No es fuerte ni valiente, pero siempre quiere ayudar a las personas. Es amable, divertido y un poco torpe. Viste un traje rojo y amarillo con antenas en la cabeza. Cuando alguien tiene un problema, el Chapulín aparece para ayudar. Por eso, muchas personas en Latinoamérica recuerdan al Chapulín Colorado con cariño. ___ 😵💫 Still struggling to get started en español? Get your FREE Spanish Starter Pack, 30 lessons for your first confident steps in Spanish. 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
📖 Need extra help? Follow along with the FREE Transcript and learn new vocabulary as you listen. 🇩🇴 Discover the Dominican Republic through basic Spanish! In this conversation, Dominican teacher Jelissa Inoa talks about her country, its people, and one of its most famous traditional foods. 🎧 Listen for the answers to two questions: 1️⃣ ¿Cuántos habitantes tiene República Dominicana? (How many people live in the Dominican Republic?) 2️⃣ ¿Cuál es la comida favorita de Jelissa? (What is Jelissa’s favorite food?) A fun and easy way to improve your Spanish listening skills while learning about Caribbean culture. 📩 Reach out to Jelissa Inoa and learn more about Dominican Republic Website: https://jelyspanish.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jelyspanish 📙 New to Spanish? Get our FREE Spanish Starter Pack and start your language journey with confidence 👇 https://latinele.com/spanish-starter-pack/ 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
📚 Study along with the transcript on Latin ELE 🌎 Travel across Latin America and Spain in this fun Spanish beginner episode and learn how people say “cool” in different Spanish‑speaking countries. You’ll discover regional slang while practicing listening comprehension. A playful and useful lesson for anyone learning Spanish from scratch. Thanks to all the teachers who participated in this episode. You can reach out to them below 👇 Chile 🇨🇱 (Gianella Solaris) Website: https://gianellasolari.com/ Email: hola@gianellasolari.com Argentina 🇦🇷 (Paula Meggiolaro) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spanishconversationworkshop/ Email: meggiolaropaula@gmail.com Peru 🇵🇪 (Olga Perlas) Email: olgamps@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olgaperlas/ Colombia 🇨🇴 (Jessica) Website: https://www.latinele.com/ Venezuela 🇻🇪 (Iriani Novotna) Costa Rica 🇨🇷 (Arturo Mora) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/romperlatiza_podcast/ Email: artumorateacher@gmail.com Mexico 🇲🇽 (Leticia Bueno) Email: leticiavsb@gmail.com Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 (Adriana Lopez) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/idiomas_coqui/ Email: adrianamlopez13@gmail.com Spain 🇪🇸 (Ana Martin) Website: https://thespanishline.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespanishline/ Email: hablamos@thespanishline.co.uk You all rock! 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
📖 Boost your Spanish with FREE transcripts, lessons, and learning resources at Latin ELE Learn how to exchange email addresses in Spanish with this Spanish lesson. You’ll hear a simple dialogue and discover how to ask ¿Cuál es tu correo?, how to say “at” (arroba), “dot” (punto), and how domain extensions work in Spanish. A practical lesson for anyone who wants to confidently share personal information and communicate more naturally en español. ✉️ Study along the summary of this lesson on Latin ELE 👇 https://latinele.com/emails-in-spanish-beginners/ 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
📖 Boost your Spanish with FREE transcripts, lessons, and learning resources at Latin ELE 🧙♂️ Practice your Spanish listening skills with this fun lesson episode where Cornelio, a professional magician, describes his daily routine. You’ll learn useful present‑tense verbs in the first person, plus essential sequence words like cada mañana, luego, después and al final del día. A simple and engaging way to build everyday vocabulary and understand how Spanish speakers describe routines. 📝 Spanish Listening Activity Transcript: Soy Cornelio, un mago profesional. Cada mañana practico mis trucos de magia frente al espejo. Luego, preparo mis accesorios y voy a la escuela de magia. Allí enseño a mis estudiantes a hacer desaparecer objetos. Después de las clases, actúo en un teatro local y sorprendo al público con mis ilusiones. Al final del día reviso mis notas y pienso en nuevos trucos. Ser mago es realmente mágico. ▶️ Watch on Youtube: https://youtube.com/shorts/t2smisZtv4w 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
🚑 Join Common Ground International FREE 10-day Medical Spanish Crash Course and improve communication with your Spanish-speaking patients. Learn essential medical Spanish for beginners in this practical episode for doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals. Discover simple Spanish phrases for greeting patients, introducing yourself, asking about their age, work, family, living situation, and how they feel. Perfect for healthcare workers who want to improve patient communication, strengthen cultural connection, and feel more confident using Spanish in clinical settings. ¿Listos? ¡Vamos! 📝 Study this episode along with the transcript at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/medical-spanish-phrases-build-trust-patients/ Thanks to Rory for joining us on the podcast. Learn more about Common Ground International below 🌐 Common Ground International Website 🚑 Free Medical Spanish Crash Course 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
📖 Boost your Spanish with FREE transcripts, lessons, and learning resources at Latin ELE 🎧 Practice your Spanish listening skills with this fun beginner‑friendly episode where a dog describes his daily routine. You’ll learn essential present‑tense verbs in the first person, including despertarse, correr, jugar, dormir and acurrucarse. A great way to build everyday vocabulary, understand reflexive verbs, and reinforce present‑tense conjugation through a simple and engaging story. 📝 Audio transcript Hola, soy Calcetín, un perro muy inquieto. Todos los días me despierto temprano y salto de la cama. Desayuno mi comida favorita y luego salgo a pasear con mi dueño. En el parque corro y juego con otros perros. Después vuelvo a casa y duermo una siesta. En la tarde mi dueño me cepilla y me da un premio. Por la noche como nuevamente y me acurruco en mi cama. Me encanta ser un perro. ▶️ Watch on Youtube: https://youtube.com/shorts/VAJN84x8WuA 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
📖 Boost your Spanish with FREE transcripts, lessons, and learning resources at Latin ELE Learn the difference between mañana (tomorrow) and la mañana (the morning) in this Spanish lesson. Through a simple dialogue and clear examples, Marco explains how Spanish speakers use mañana, la mañana, and mañana en la mañana to talk about time. Perfect for beginners who want to avoid common mistakes and understand everyday Spanish more confidently. 📝 Dialogue transcript A: Carolina, ¿cuándo llega la mamá? B: Llega mañana. A: ¿Mañana? ¿A qué hora? B: Llega en la mañana. A: Ah, temprano. Entonces mañana en la mañana la vemos. 📆 More examples on "mañana" at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/manana-morning-or-tomorrow/ 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
📖 Boost your Spanish with FREE transcripts, lessons, and learning resources at Latin ELE 📆 Learn how to correctly say “times” in Spanish with this Spanish beginner lesson. Many learners mistakenly use tiempo, but the right word is vez (and veces in plural). Through a short dialogue and clear examples, you’ll practice how to talk about frequency in everyday Spanish. Perfect for beginners who want to avoid common mistakes and speak more naturally. 📝 Dialogue Transcript: A: ¿Haces ejercicio, Marco? B: Sí, hago ejercicio tres veces por semana. Salgo a andar en bicicleta. ¿Y tú? A: No hago mucho ejercicio. Una vez a la semana salgo a correr, pero sé que no es suficiente. B: ¿Una vez a la semana? Sí, es muy poco. 🎧 More content on how to express frequency in Latin ELE Premium on Apple Podcasts 👇 Expressing Frequency I Expressing Frequency II 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
📖 Boost your Spanish with FREE transcripts, lessons, and learning resources at Latin ELE 🚴♂️ In this episode, Marco describes how he gets ready to ride his bike and introduces essential Spanish vocabulary for biking, including clothing, actions, and present‑tense verbs. You’ll learn words like casco, guantes, cortavientos, pedalear and andar en bicicleta, then reinforce everything with a second listen. A practical and easy Spanish challenge for beginners who want real‑life vocabulary they can use outside the classroom. 📝 Need more biking vocabulary? Check the full lesson on Latin ELE blog https://latinele.com/learn-spanish-bike-words/ 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
📝 Study this episode along with the FREE transcript at Latin ELE 🇦🇷 What is Argentina like? Enjoy this Spanish interview with Melany from Easy Argentine Spanish. She describes what Argentina is like and teaches a few local words. Listen carefully and answer the following questions ⬇️ 1️⃣ ¿Cuál es la comida favorita de Melany? 2️⃣ ¿Qué significa la palabra “che”? 📩 Melany's contact information ⬇️ Website: https://easyargentinespanish.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/easyargentinespanish/ Get Melany's Quick Guide to Argentine Pronunciation 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
👉 Need help with this game? Check out the Transcript and Answer Key at Latin ELE. 🗺️ Test your Spanish listening skills with this fun geography‑themed mini challenge. In this episode, Marco describes three Latin American countries using four essential questions: location, characteristics, capital city, and currency. Your task is to identify each country based on the Spanish clues. This activity is perfect for beginners who want to practice listening comprehension, learn useful geography vocabulary, and get comfortable understanding Spanish without English support. A great way to boost your confidence en español. 📝 Full transcript available on the Latin ELE blog ⬇️ https://latinele.com/spanish-listening-quiz-latin-american-countries/ 🏙️ Learn how to describe places in Spanish with our mini course City Chat (Latin ELE Premium) 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
📖 Boost your Spanish with FREE transcripts, lessons, and learning resources at Latin ELE 🏅 Improve your Spanish listening skills with this fun sports‑themed mini challenge. In this episode, Marco describes the three most popular sports in the world entirely en español, using simple vocabulary and clear clues. Your task is to identify each sport based on the actions, objects, and details you hear. Ready? ¡Vamos! ⚽️ Deporte 1: En este deporte hay dos equipos y 11 jugadores en cada equipo. Los equipos juegan en una cancha con una pelota. Los jugadores juegan con los pies y hacen goles. 🏏 Deporte 2: En este deporte hay dos equipos de 11 jugadores cada uno. Los participantes juegan en una cancha ovalada. Para jugar necesitas un bate, una pelota pequeña y wickets. Los jugadores batean la pelota pequeña. 🏑 Deporte 3: En este deporte juegan dos equipos de 11 jugadores. Los jugadores usan un palo para golpear una pelota. La pelota se llama bocha. Este deporte se juega sobre césped, pero también existe la versión sobre hielo. 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
🎧 Looking for new shows to learn Spanish? At Spanish with Latin ELE you'll find over 100 episodes to improve your español. ✍️ Boost your Spanish listening and writing skills with this Spanish dictation challenge. In this episode, Marco reads a short text about the daily routine of a Spanish learner, and your task is to write down exactly what you hear. You’ll listen once to warm up, then complete the dictation at slow speed and again at normal speed. This exercise helps you improve attentive listening, punctuation awareness, and basic Spanish sentence structure. Ready? ¡Vamos! 📝 Dictation Text Soy estudiante de español. Estudio cada día para mejorar. Algunas cosas que hago son leer, escuchar un pódcast, ver lecciones en video, hablar con mis amigos y tener lecciones con mi tutor. Es divertido aprender un nuevo idioma. 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
📖 Boost your Spanish with FREE transcripts, lessons, and learning resources at Latin ELE 👂 Strengthen your Spanish listening and spelling skills with this summer‑themed mini challenge. In this episode, Marco spells out three common summer objects in Spanish, and your task is to identify each one using the letters you hear. This activity helps beginners practice the Spanish alphabet, improve listening accuracy, and learn essential summer vocabulary. A fun, simple, and effective exercise to boost your confidence en español. Ready for this? ¡Vamos! 📕 Answer Key 👇 Objeto 1: Toalla Objeto 2: Helado Objeto 3: Sombrilla 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
🎧 Spanish Quickie. Fast, easy lessons for beginners. Available on all major listening apps. ⚽️ Learn the essential soccer vocabulary in Spanish with this Spanish Quickie. You’ll hear a short audio explaining the basic rules of fútbol and discover key words like equipo (team), cancha (field), balón or pelota (ball), gol, meter goles, and tiempo añadido. Perfect for Spanish learners who want to talk about sports, understand match commentary, or chat with amigos who love fútbol. Ready? ¡Vamos! 📚 Study this episode along with the summary on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️ https://latinele.com/soccer-vocabulary-in-spanish/ 😵💫 Still struggling with Spanish? Join our Spanish Beginner Intensive Program (September 2026) https://latinele.com/spanishintensiveprogram/ 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
🎁 Grab your FREE Spanish Starter Pack, 30 lessons to take YOUR first CONFIDENT STEPS en español. 🎧 Sharpen your Spanish listening skills with this fun beginner challenge. In this episode, Marco introduces himself en español, but with FIVE intentional mistakes hidden in the audio. Your task is to listen carefully and identify each error using what you’ve learned in Season 1: introductions, nationality, age, and professions. Ready? ¡Vamos! 📝 Audio Transcript ¡Hola! Me llamo es Marco. Encantado. Soy un profesor de español. Soy 38 años y soy de sudamericano. Vive en la ciudad de Concepción. ¿Cómo te va? 📚 Need extra help? Here are some lessons to review ⬇️ Introducing Yourself in Spanish 👇 https://latinele.com/introducing-yourself-and-first-interactions-in-spanish/ Talking about Your Origin 👇 https://latinele.com/where-are-you-from-in-spanish/ Talking about Your Age 👇 https://latinele.com/talking-about-your-age-in-spanish/ Talking about Your Occupation https://latinele.com/talking-about-occupations-in-spanish/ Common mistakes by Spanish Learners 👇 https://latinele.com/common-mistakes-by-spanish-learners/ 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
📖 Boost your Spanish with FREE transcripts, lessons, and learning resources at Latin ELE ⛱️ Boost your Spanish listening skills with this fun summer‑themed challenge. In this episode, you’ll hear three short descriptions of common summer occupations in Spanish. Your task is to identify each job using the clues in the verbs and actions. This mini challenge helps you practice essential beginner topics such as present‑tense verbs, workplace vocabulary, and listening comprehension. Ready for this? ¡Vamos! 📝 Audio transcripts 🎧 Audio 1 Esta persona trabaja en un hotel. Recibe a los turistas. Da información sobre los servicios del hotel. 🎧 Audio 2 Esta persona acompaña a los turistas. Explica la historia de los lugares. Responde preguntas de los visitantes. 🎧 Audio 3 Esta persona vigila la playa o la piscina. Salva a las personas en peligro en el agua. Da instrucciones de seguridad. 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
📖 Boost your Spanish with FREE transcripts, lessons, and learning resources at Latin ELE Improve your Spanish listening skills with this beginner‑friendly challenge. In this episode, you’ll hear a short conversation between two friends talking about new members of a sports club: Marcelo and Carolina. Your task is to identify their age and personality based on the Spanish dialogue. This mini‑challenge helps you review essential beginner topics such as age with “tener”, personality adjectives with “ser”, and everyday conversational phrases. Ready? ¡Vamos! 📝 Dialogue Transcript A: ¿Conoces al nuevo miembro del club de deportes? B: Sí, se llama Marcelo. Es muy simpático. Parece mayor, pero es joven, solo tiene 22 años. A: Muy joven. B: Sí, y también hay una señora nueva. A: Ah sí, Carolina. Es un poco seria, pero no hablo mucho con ella. Tiene 40 años. 📚 Need extra help? Here are some lessons to review ⬇️ Age in Spanish 👇 https://latinele.com/talking-about-your-age-in-spanish/ Describing personality 👇 https://latinele.com/spanish-adjectives-to-describe-personality/ 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
🎁 Grab your FREE Spanish Starter Pack, 30 lessons to take YOUR first CONFIDENT STEPS en español. 🎧 Put your Spanish listening skills to the test with this mystery challenge. In this episode, you’ll hear a short description of three actions related to a specific job in Spanish. Your task is to identify the mystery occupation using clues such as verbs in the present tense and simple vocabulary. This activity helps you review essential beginner topics like workplace actions, basic verbs, and personality traits in Spanish. Ready for this? ¡Vamos! 📝 Listening Activity Transcript La ocupación misteriosa… Esta persona trabaja en un restaurante. Toma los pedidos de los clientes. Y lleva los platos a la mesa. Es una persona paciente, atenta y amable. 📝 Need extra help? Here are some lessons to review 👇 Occupations in Spanish https://latinele.com/talking-about-occupations-in-spanish/ Spanish Verbs in Present Tense https://latinele.com/spanish-regular-verbs-present-tense/ 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
🎁 Grab your FREE Spanish Starter Pack, 30 lessons to take YOUR first CONFIDENT STEPS en español. Improve your beginner Spanish with this fun mystery challenge. In this episode, you’ll listen to a short description of a famous Latina artist and try to guess who she is. The clues include her profession, physical description, origin, and one of her most popular songs. This activity helps you review essential beginner topics such as professions, adjectives, physical traits, and nationalities—all key elements from the early lessons of Speaking Spanish for Beginners. Ready for this? ¡Vamos! 🎧 Spanish Listening Activity Transcript La artista misteriosa… Ella es cantante. Tiene la piel bronceada y el pelo castaño. Sus padres son puertorriqueños, pero ella es de Nueva York, del Bronx. Tiene 56 años y una de sus canciones más famosas es “Waiting for Tonight.” Correct answer inside the episode ✅ 📝 Need extra help? Here are some lessons to review 👇 Spanish Physical Descriptions ⬇️ https://latinele.com/physical-descriptions-in-spanish/ How to Talk about your Origin in Spanish ⬇️ https://latinele.com/where-are-you-from-in-spanish/ Talking about Your Occupation in Spanish ⬇️ https://latinele.com/talking-about-occupations-in-spanish/ 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
🎁 Grab your FREE Spanish Starter Pack, 30 lessons to take YOUR first CONFIDENT STEPS en español. ✍️ Test your beginner Spanish with this fun Mini Challenge inspired by classic game shows. In this episode, you’ll answer three questions about greetings, farewells, and formal vs. informal Spanish, all based on the first lessons of Speaking Spanish for Beginners. Listen, choose the correct option, and check how many you get right. Ready for this? ¡Vamos! 📝 Questions (Answers in the episode) 1️⃣ Which one of the following greetings is considered very informal? A) Buenos días B) ¿Cómo está? C) ¿Qué hubo? 2️⃣ Which of the following can be used as both a greeting and a farewell? A) Chao B) Buenas noches C) Hola 3️⃣ What’s “until next time” in Spanish? A) Hasta la próxima B) Hasta pronto C) Adiós Need extra help? Check the following lessons 👇 📝 Spanish Greetings and Farewells https://latinele.com/greetings-and-farewells-in-spanish/ 📝 Introducing yourself in Spanish https://youtu.be/qkjofcUPOSc 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
🎁 Grab your FREE Spanish Starter Pack, 30 lessons to take YOUR first CONFIDENT STEPS en español. 📞 Improve your beginner Spanish with this Mini Challenge focused on phone numbers. In this episode, you’ll hear three short dialogues where people ask for and give their número de teléfono. Your task is to listen carefully and identify each number. Every dialogue is played twice to help you catch the details. A simple, practical way to build confidence and strengthen your Spanish listening skills. ☎️ Dialogue 1: ¿Cuál es tu número? Mi número es el 559 361 456 ☎️ Dialogue 2: ¿Cuál es tu teléfono? Es el 837 105 722 ☎️ Dialogue 3: ¿Me puedes dar tu número? Sí, es el 304 712 856 🤓 Study the lesson on how to give your phone humber in Spanish on Latin ELE's blog👇 https://latinele.com/how-to-say-your-phone-number-in-spanish/ 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
🎁 Grab your FREE Spanish Starter Pack, 30 lessons to take YOUR first CONFIDENT STEPS en español. 🎧 Practice your beginner Spanish with this easy Mini Challenge designed for learners who have only been studying for a few weeks. 🚀 In this short listening activity, a man enrolls for a trip to space and answers basic questions about his name, age, profession, and phone number. It’s a fun and simple way to review essential Spanish vocabulary and improve your listening skills. Perfect for anyone looking for easy Spanish listening practice and a confidence boost at the beginner level. Ready for this? ¡Vamos! 📝 Dialogue transcript A: Buenos días, viene por el viaje al espacio. B: Sí, correcto. A: Muy bien, ¿su nombre? B: Bruno Díaz. A: ¿Cuántos años tiene? B: 40 años. A: ¿Cuál es su profesión? B: Empresario. A: ¿Cuál es su número de teléfono? B: 627 83 66 5 149. 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
🎧 Need more listening practice? Join Latin ELE Premium and unlock extra episodes to boost your español. Try it for FREE for 7 days, cancel anytime. 🧽 Put your Spanish to the test with this quick vocabulary game. I’ll describe three common cleaning objects en español, and you’ll try to guess each one from the clues. A fun, practical way to review everyday vocabulary and learn useful verbs like fregar, aspirar, and barrer. Ready to play? ¡Vamos! Items description 👇 1️⃣.Este objeto se usa para fregar los platos 2️⃣ Este objeto se usa para aspirar la alfombra 3️⃣ Este objeto se usa para barrer el piso 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
🎁 Grab your FREE Spanish Starter Pack, 30 lessons to take YOUR first CONFIDENT STEPS en español. 📝 Ready for a quick Spanish test? In this first Mini Challenge, you’ll listen to Alfredo describe his job at a tourism agency and try to answer two simple questions. A short, practical listening activity to put your Spanish to the test. Transcript available in the episode description. 📝 Questions: 1️⃣ ¿Qué hace Alfredo en su trabajo? 2️⃣ ¿Qué lugar prefieren sus clientes? 🎧 Spanish Beginner Listening Activity Transcript ⬇️ Me llamo Alfredo y trabajo en una agencia de turismo. En mi trabajo, muchos clientes me llaman para preguntar por lugares turísticos. Yo hablo con ellos sobre las opciones de viaje. También envío información sobre ofertas de viajes por correo. Muchos clientes viajan al Caribe, es un destino muy visitado. 📚 Additional recommend resources to study ⬇️ 👉 Spanish Present Tense Practice (Blog) 👉 Easy Spanish Present Tense for Beginners (Ebook) 👉 Latin ELE Premium (Apple Podcast) 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
🎧 Basic Spanish Conversations, short and sweet audio snippets that make learning Spanish enjoyable and accessible. Available on all major listening apps 👇 Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify 🤔 Think you’re already beyond the Spanish beginner level? In this episode, you’ll hear an excerpt from my other show, Basic Spanish Conversation, where I tell the story of Tom Araya, the Chilean‑born vocalist of the band Slayer. This short listening test will help you check your Spanish level and see if you’re ready to move from beginner to upper‑beginner. Are you ready for this challenge? ¡Vamos! 📝 Excerpt Transcript: Entrevistadora: ¿Dónde y cuándo nació Tom Araya? Marco: Tom Araya nació en la ciudad de Viña del Mar, en Chile. Nació el 6 de junio de 1961. Chile es su país natal, pero luego se fue a Estados Unidos. Entrevistadora: ¿A qué edad se mudó a los Estados Unidos? Marco: Se mudó a los Estados Unidos a los cinco años, en 1966. Se fue a la ciudad de South Gate, California. Entrevistadora: ¿Qué instrumento toca? Marco: Toca el bajo. Entrevistadora: ¿A qué edad tuvo su primer bajo? Marco: Él tuvo su primer bajo a los ocho años. A esa edad comenzó a tocar el instrumento con canciones de los Beatles y Rolling Stones. ___ 💻 Full episode and transcript on Latin ELE blog 👇 https://latinele.com/spanish-preterite-tense-practice-tom-araya/ 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
🎧 Spanish Quickie. Fast, easy lessons for beginners. Available on all major listening apps. 🇨🇱 Ever heard of paila marina? In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll learn the key ingredients of this classic Chilean seafood dish and discover its unexpected cameo in Breaking Bad. Listen to a short audio, test your food vocabulary, and see how many ingredients you can catch en español. ¡Vamos! Spanish Quickie is available on: 🎧 Apple Podcast 🎧 Spotify ✉️ Let's stay in touch! Subscribe to my newslette and get my FREE Spanish Adventures Companion (ebook + podcast). https://latinele.com/adventurescompanion/ 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
🎁 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. 📙 Don’t forget to grab your free Starter Pack to get the most out of this show ⬇️ https://latinele.com/spanish-starter-pack/ My other projects 👇 🎧 Spanish Quickie: 2–3 minute fun lessons for beginners. ▶️ Spanish with Latin ELE on YouTube: Fun videos to learn Spanish. 🎧 Basic Spanish Conversations: If you're an upper‑beginner student, you’ll enjoy these 10‑minute conversations about Latino culture. 🎧 Chatting in Latino Spanish: For intermediate learners, this podcast features interviews with teachers from every Latin American country. A fun audio trip through Latin America. 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
🎁 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 días…) ✅ Use polite expressions like por favor and gracias ✅ Pronounce basic Spanish words correctly ✅ Use practical phrases to communicate in real situations 📚 Download the free printable + flashcards to review and practice these words at your own pace: https://latinele.com/15-essential-spanish-words-for-beginners/ Watch lesson on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QPvRuBzUVkg 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
📙 Make this lesson easier with the FREE PDF summary available in the Spanish Starter Pack. 🍾 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 https://latinele.com/new-year-resolutions-in-spanish/ 📖 Looking for a book for Spanish beginners? Then read La Aventura de Luna, available on ebook, paperback, and audiobook. 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
🎄 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. 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
📚 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/ 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
✈️ 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! 📝 Study along with the summary of this lesson on Latin ELE's blog https://latinele.com/latin-american-currencies-in-spanish/ 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
✉️ 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 "San Pedro de Atacama" ⬇️ https://latinele.com/describing-places-in-spanish/ 📝 Transcript: Listening activity "The Weather" ⬇️ https://latinele.com/talk-about-weather-in-spanish/ 📝 Transcript: Listening activity "Valencia" ⬇️ https://latinele.com/valencia-spanish-for-beginners/ 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco
📙 Make this lesson easier with the FREE PDF summary available in the Spanish Starter Pack. 🎉 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/ 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco