Episodes
🏋️ Get ready to swap out 'quesadillas' for 'sentadillas' in this energizing episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners! Discover the world of gym vocabulary en español as we dive into exercises, equipment, and even useful words for ordering your workout routines. With a focus on building your language skills, you'll explore everything from common exercises to numbers from 1 to 15. Tune in and start flexing your Spanish muscle! 💪 📚 Get the summary of this and all episodes in our ¡Vamos!...
Published 08/17/23
📣 Introducing our ¡Vamos! Spanish Beginner Podcast Companion. This incredible resource is designed to help you improve your Spanish skills along with each podcast episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, providing a perfect complement to reinforce what you hear in our episodes. 📚 Buy it on our virtual store ⬇️ https://latinele.uteach.io/products/14 ✉️ Get a FREE study guide of ¡Vamos! by subscribing to Latin ELE's NEWSLETTER (episode about music 🎶) ¡Hasta pronto! This show is part of...
Published 08/06/23
📕 Just getting started with Spanish lessons this September? This episode will get you speaking from day one by teaching you the basics of asking questions and using Spanish confidently. ⬆️ Ready to take your Spanish skills to the next level? 💪 Join our Spanish Beginner Intensive Program. Enroll untitl the 31st August 2023. For more information visit our website 👇 https://latinele.com/spanishintensiveprogram/ ✉️ Subscribe to our NEWSLETTER and get our best updates to learn Spanish. ¡Hasta...
Published 08/01/23
Not sure where to begin your Spanish aventura? Join host Marco in this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners as he explores the ins and outs of greetings and farewells. From "Hola" to "Adiós," learn the essential phrases to confidently connect with Spanish speakers. 📚 Need extra help getting started? Then join our Online Spanish Beginner Intensive Program. Find more information on our website ⬇️ https://latinele.com/spanishintensiveprogram/ 🤔 Not sure if this program is the right fit...
Published 07/27/23
📚 Join Latin ELE's Spanish Beginner Intensive Program! An immersive language-learning experience designed for individuals ready to skyrocket their Spanish skills. Become part of this experience and receive expert guidance, engaging group coaching sessions, and the support of an engaging community of fellow learners. Only 15 spots available. Enrollment open until the 31st August. 📅 Plus, enroll before August 1st at 6pm NY time to unlock exclusive early bird bonuses 🐦 💻 Visit our website...
Published 07/22/23
🏨 Not sure how to talk to the receptionist at the hotel on your next trip to Latin America? Join us for an engaging episode where we focus on hotel check-in vocabulary in Spanish. This beginner-friendly podcast features: 🛎️ A simulated dialogue at the front desk. 🛎️ Essential phrases to confidently navigate the check-in process. 🛎️ Basic Spanish vocabulary related to hotels. 📝 Summary of the episode and transcript of dilalogue on Latin ELE's blog...
Published 07/18/23
Join us in this exciting episode as we dive into the rich tapestry of Colombia, guided by Jessica, a passionate Colombian Spanish teacher. In this episode you'll learn: 🇨🇴 A basic description of Colombia, giving you an introduction to the country 👥 Discover the approximate population of Colombia 🏝️ Explore why Cartagena is a must-visit destination 🍽️ Dive into the vibrant world of Colombian cuisine Grab your headphones and get ready for an adventure that will take your Spanish skills to...
Published 07/11/23
🎧 Looking to level up your Spanish pronunciation? Tune in to our captivating episode on Spanish minimal pairs! Discover why tiny sound variations can make or break your language skills. From confusing 'pero' with 'perro' to unraveling the mystery of 'caro' and 'carro,' we'll guide you through a thrilling exploration of these nearly identical yet vastly different words. Enroll in our Intensive Spanish Program (September-October 2023), Eight Weeks to Success. More information at...
Published 07/06/23
☀️ Looking to learn Spanish this summer? Not sure where to start or how to stay motivated? In this episode, we've got the solution for you! Our Spanish Summer Intensive program, designed specifically for beginners like you who want to improve their Spanish skills quickly and effectively. Tune in now to hear all about this one-of-a-kind Spanish program and discover how you can take advantage of all the benefits it offers. Don't miss out! 📚 All the information about the program and how to...
Published 06/27/23
😻 The purr-fect episode for cat lovers learning Spanish! In this episode you will learn how to talk about los mininos in Spanish. A great topic to have fun conversations with your amigos latinos. Here you'll learn 🐈 How to describe your cat's daily routine in Spanish 🐈‍⬛ Essential adjectives to describe your minino's unique personality 🐱 Handy vocabulary related to basic pet care 📚 You can get the summary of this and all other episodes of Speaking Spanish for Beginners in our ¡Vamos!...
Published 06/16/23
Are you music lover learning Spanish? ❤️ 🎶 Then this episode is for you! This is our PREMIUM AUDIO for our supporters on Patreon. A perfect topic to bond and connect with your amigos latinos. You will learn: 🎸 Basic vocabulary to talk about music 🎸 Adjectives to describe your favorite songs 🎸 Ask basic questions about musical preferences ✉️ You can get access to the FULL EPISODE by subscribing to Latin ELE's NEWSLETTER. It's FREE, and you can unsubscribe at any time. No hard feelings...
Published 06/12/23
Afraid of having to speak Spanish in public? 😱 In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, we'll provide tips on how to have a good mindset when speaking Spanish as a second language. Our special guest, Brenden Kumarasamy, founder of MasterTalk lends his expertise in effective communication to help us overcome any fears or anxieties when conversing in a new language. We'll also share some exercises to help you feel more comfortable while speaking, eliminate filler words, and work on...
Published 05/25/23
¿Me llamo es Brian? 🤔 In this episode, we explore three common mistakes many beginning Spanish learners make and offer practical tips for avoiding them. This was the most voted topic by our supporters. ¡MUCHAS GRACIAS! ❤️ If you'd like to vote for future episodes, you can become a PATREON 📝 Feeling scared to speak in Spanish? Get our ¡VAMOS! Spanish Beginner Podcast Companion and get ready to impress your latino friends with your new shiny language skills. ✉️ Get our best updates by...
Published 04/09/23
Improve your Spanish listening skills without feeling overwhelmed! 👂 In this podcast episode, I'll be talking you through pre-listening activities, active listening strategies and post-listening activities tailored to beginners. ✉️ Plus, if you subscribe to my newsletter, you get a FREE LISTENING COMPREHENSION WORKSHEET. A great tool to get the most out of each listen. So tune in now and start improving your Spanish listening skills! 💪 ❤️ If you like my content, a simple way to support...
Published 03/31/23
Are you ready to put your Spanish listening skills on steroids? 💪💪💪 In this special episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, we've taken five listening exercises from previous episodes and combined them into one (year 2022). In these exercises, you will hear different conversations in Spanish between native Spanish speakers. This is an ideal way to practice your Spanish listening skills 🎧 Plus, if you are a subscriber to our newsletter, you get our FREE listening comprehension worksheet...
Published 01/07/23
🎄 Looking to get into the holiday spirit while also practicing Spanish this season? Then this is the perfect episode for you! Here are three of the most popular Christmas carols that you can sing and practice your Spanish while having some holiday fun: 1) Feliz Navidad 2) Campana sobre Campana 3) Noche de Paz Singing is excelent to practice your pronunciation. You can look up for the song you like in Spanish and add "letra" (lyrics). 🎁 Support me on Patreon and get your Christmas gift...
Published 12/15/22
🏷️ BLACK FRIDAY IS HERE! And at Latin ELE we have a special offer for you to improve your Spanish. You can get our course "Spanish for Beginners" with 35% discount! This will available until Saturday 26th November. So hurry up! It will only go up in the future 👇 https://www.udemy.com/course/spanish-for-beginners-level-a1/?couponCode=BLACKFRIDAY2022
Published 11/22/22
☕ Do you want to go to coffee shops in Latin American countries but don't know how to order in Spanish? 🍪 In this episode you will learn vocabulary related to coffee shops and also you'll have the opportunity to listen a real interaction of Marco ordering coffee. Ready for this challenge? ¡¡Vamos!! 💪 ☕ Support my work and get access to the summary and transcript of dialogues 👇 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/latinele/gallery/1458921 💻 Visit our website for more content to learn Spanish...
Published 11/14/22
In this episode you will learn five verbs ending in -IR. We will learn them in context. For doing that, we will first have a listening comprehension exercise, where a person describes his activities using verbs in present tense, and then we'll analyze their meaning and conjugation. 💻 Visit our website 👇 https://www.latinele.com/ 📗 Enroll in our course Spanish for Beginners to get a more detailed explanation on how verbs work...
Published 10/13/22
In this episode you will learn five verbs ending in -ER. We will learn them in context. For doing that, we will first have a listening comprehension exercise, where a sportswoman describes her routine using verbs in present tense, and then we'll analyze their meaning and conjugation. 💻 Visit our website 👇 https://www.latinele.com/ 📗Learn more about verb endings and their conjugation in our course "Spanish for Beginners"...
Published 10/03/22
In this episode you will learn five verbs ending in -AR. We will learn them in context. For doing that, we will first have a listening comprehension exercise, where a person describes his job using verbs in present tense, and then we'll analyze their meaning and conjugation. 💻 Visit our website 👇 https://www.latinele.com/ 📗 Enroll in our course Spanish for Beginners to get a more detailed explanation on how verbs work...
Published 09/19/22
¡Hola! This is a short announcement to let you know we recently made some changes on our website. We've been working on this for some time and the new web is ready. Regarding the show notes, they will not be available in this new web. Instead, I will working on some blog entries about the most popular episodes. You can check our new website in the following link 👇 https://www.latinele.com/ Have a great day! 😀
Published 08/22/22
In this episode you will hear the final homework of our student Micah. In this short interview, he used all he learnt in the course "Spanish for Beginners" to have a conversation with me in Spanish. ¡Muy bien, Micah! ¡Felicitaciones! ✅ Start learning Spanish from scratch with our course "Spanish for Beginners" 👇 https://www.udemy.com/course/spanish-for-beginners-level-a1/?referralCode=37B20A03A6A424274C61 💻 Visit our website 👇 https://www.latinele.com/ ❤️ If you like our show, don’t...
Published 08/13/22
In this episode, I address a common question among my students: What's the difference between Latin American Spanish and Spain Spanish? Are there any differences at all? 🤔 Well, let’s find out in this new episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners. ❤️ Help us create more episodes to teach Spanish on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/latinele And if you like our show, don’t forget to rate us on your listening app :) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Published 08/08/22
When two languages share a space, physically or virtually, it is natural to see an influence of them on each other… and Spanish is not immune to that influence, there are many words we have adapted from English, especially from fields where English has predominance, such as technology, business, and social media. In this new episode I talk about some words native Spanish speakers use that are originally from English. Do you speak Spanglish? It’s quite fun 😀 💻 Visit our...
Published 07/05/22