Basic Spanish Conversations
Basic Spanish Conversations is a podcast designed for upper-beginner Spanish learners. Hosted by Marco Fierro, a Spanish teacher with over a decade of experience, the show offers short audio snippets to help improve listening and speaking skills. Each episode focuses on simple conversations to build confidence and fluency. The podcast is produced by Latin ELE, a platform dedicated to Spanish language education.
Episodes
31 Minutos... 📺 A News Puppet Show (Final Episode)
✉️ Stay in touch through the Latin ELE Newsletter. Get my best updates, tips, and resources to keep improving your español.📺 In the final episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, we explore 31 Minutos, one of the most beloved children’s shows in Latin America. 🇨🇱 This Chilean puppet news program, created in 2003, became a cultural phenomenon thanks to its clever humor, unforgettable characters, and
#30 - Who is Luis Miguel? ☀️ The Sun of Mexico 🇲🇽
😵💫 Pasados driving you crazy? Get Stories to Explore Spanish Past Tenses, a FREE ebook + audio that makes the past tenses finally make sense.🎤 In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, we talk about Luis Miguel, the legendary Mexican singer known as El Sol de México 🇲🇽You’ll learn why he became one of the most iconic voices in Latin America, why so many people love him, and even why he has
📖 Stories to Explore Spanish Past Tenses (Ebook + Audio)
📚 Stories to Explore Spanish Past Tenses is your go‑to resource to start mastering the Spanish past tenses through simple, engaging stories.In this episode, I share a sneak peek of the three surprising tales inside: one inspired by a legendary Latina music icon, another set in the days before the internet, and a final story about a town with a very unusual name.Each one hides a grammar lesson that
#29 - 🦇 The Strange Story of Bat Boy — Practice Spanish Past Tenses
😵💫 Struggling with Spanish past tense? Get Spanish Past Tense Made Simple and tell your stories with confidence en español. In the 1990s, a strange headline appeared in the Weekly World News: a wild child with sharp teeth, pointy ears, and a mysterious life in the dark. In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, we talk about the famous Bat Boy and the bizarre story that made him a pop‑cultu
#28 - Traveling to Chile’s Marble Chapels 🇨🇱 A Spanish Listening Adventure
🥴 Struggling with Spanish past tenses? Spanish Past Made Simple is your go‑to course to finally tell your stories with confidence.⛪️ Imagine a cathedral that wasn’t built by humans… and that sits in the middle of a lake.In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, I share my trip to the Marble Chapels, one of the most stunning natural formations in Chilean Patagonia.You’ll hear what the experie
#27 - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly of Latin American YouTube ▶️
✉️ Learn a new Spanish word every week! Subscribe to Latin ELE's newsletter. Unsubscribe anytime.⭐️ YouTube is full of global stars like MrBeast and PewDiePie… but what about Latin America? In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, we explore three iconic Spanish‑speaking YouTubers through a fun theme: the good, the bad, and the ugly.You’ll meet Luisito Comunica, the friendly Mexican travele
#26 - 🎄 The Christmas Hero Who Rides A Donkey 🫏 — El Olentzero
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.We explore who Olentzero is, why he’s connected to coal, how he’s traditionally portrayed, and the modern celebrations featuring children’s letters, Basqu
#25 - The Quick Way To Learn A Language For Travel (Feat. Lindsay Does Languages)
✈️ 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.We talk about what to focus on when time is short, how to make the most of your learning, and why a little language can go a long way when exploring a new country.Perfect for travelers who want quick,
#24 - To Be a Don Juan ❤️ (and His Spooky Secret 👻)
✈️ Ready for your next adventure? Get our FREE Spanish Adventures Companion to master key phrases for common TRAVEL SITUATIONS and wow your amigos!Who was the real Don Juan, and what does he have to do with ghosts and All Saints’ Day? 👻In this episode, Marco chats with Spanish teacher Paloma García to explore the origins of the legendary womanizer, his role in Spanish culture, and why his story is
#23 - The Basilica That Holds Back the Apocalypse 🇪🇨—Exploring Quito, Ecuador
✈️ Ready for your next adventure? Get our FREE Spanish Adventures Companion to master key phrases for common TRAVEL SITUATIONS and wow your amigos!⛪ What secret connects Quito’s Basílica del Voto Nacional with the end of the world?In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, we explore the capital with local teacher Andrés.From the lively Plaza Grande to Ecuador’s unique flavors—like cuy and th
#22 - 🇨🇱 Chile’s Culture Shock: Food, Friends & Celebrations
✈️ 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 really like to live in Chile? 🇨🇱In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, we chat with Spanish teacher Gianella Solari about Chile’s culture, food, and traditions.Is it true that making close friends in Chile can be a challenge? 😳Gian
Spanish for the Camino: Los otros Santiagos - Santiago de Chile 🇨🇱 ( Guest Episode)
🎧 Listen to Spanish for The Camino on all major listening apps. 📚 Discover Spanish through story. Get a FREE chapter of "Mi Primer Camino" and get ready for your next aventura 👇https://www.spanishforthecamino.com/mi-primer-chapterSpanish for the Camino is available on all major listening apps ⬇️Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcast Listen on Audible¡Buen camino! 👋___Soon more episodes of Basic
#21 - Julio Iglesias Takes Over July (Again)
✉️ Learn a new Spanish word every week! Subscribe to Latin ELE's newsletter. Unsubscribe anytime.🎤 Why is Julio Iglesias all over Spanish-speaking memes every July?In thIis special July episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, Marco dives into the world of internet memes featuring Spanish singer Julio Iglesias.📆 You’ll learn who Julio is, why his face appears every July.We’ll also hear what Julio h
#20 - Can a Millennial Survive Gen Z Spanish? 🤯
✉️ Learn one Spanish word a week—straight to your inbox! Subscribe free, unsubscribe anytime.Can a millennial decode Gen Z Spanish slang? 🤨In this fun episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, Colombian teacher Jessica, a proud millennial, takes on the challenge of guessing the meaning of words and expressions used by Gen Z.Will she keep up or get totally lost in translation?A great episode to learn
#19 - Beware The Beautiful Stranger In The Forest! 🌲👀
✉️ Learn one Spanish word a week—straight to your inbox! Subscribe free, unsubscribe anytime.In this episode, you’ll discover La Huldra, a mysterious and seductive forest creature from Norway 🇳🇴What does this have to do with Spanish?This episode was created by a Spanish learner just like you!Sunniva, from Norway, shares one of her country’s fascinating legends—en españolA perfect blend of language
#18 - 🧉 Mate 101: The Bitter Drink That Brings People Together
🎁 Get your FREE Spanish Adventures Companion ebook! Subscribe to the Latin ELE newsletter and receive our best content to learn español.What’s that bitter drink everyone shares in Argentina? It’s called mate! 🧉In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, Marco chats with Argentine teacher Melany Di Leva about this unique South American infusion.A fun, cultural episode perfect for Spanish learne
#17 - 🎹 Chopin Gets a Spanish Makeover (By a Spanish Learner!)
🎁 Get your FREE Spanish Adventures Companion ebook! Subscribe to the Latin ELE newsletter and receive our best content to learn español.🎹 In this special episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, we welcome a guest host: Jeeyoon Kim, a professional pianist from South Korea living in the U.S. Jeeyoon is also a Spanish student at Latin ELE, and as part of her learning journey, she created this episode
#16 - Secret Lines, an Oasis & Catacombs in Peru 🇵🇪 (feat. Anthony from Chill Spanish Listening Practice)
✈️ Ready for your next adventure? Get our FREE Spanish Adventures Companion to master key phrases for common TRAVEL SITUATIONS and wow your amigos!⛰️ Peru is full of wonders beyond Machu Picchu!In this episode, we explore three fascinating places: the mysterious Nazca Lines, the surreal desert oasis of Huacachina, and the eerie catacombs of Lima.Join Marco and Peruvian Spanish teacher Anthony from
#15 - Can a Spanish Speaker Understand Italian? 🇮🇹
✈️ Ready for your next adventure? Get our FREE Spanish Adventures Companion to master key phrases for common TRAVEL SITUATIONS and wow your amigos!🇮🇹 Spanish vs. Italian: How Hard Is It for Italians to Learn Spanish? Is Spanish easy for Italians, or are there hidden challenges? 🍕 In this episode, Marco chats with Sara Castro, a Spanish teacher living in Italy, to explore the tricky parts of learni
#14 - From Cuates to Tíos—Making Friends in Spain 🇪🇸 and Mexico 🇲🇽
✈️ Ready for your next adventure? Get our FREE Spanish Adventures Companion to master key phrases for common TRAVEL SITUATIONS and wow your amigos!Is making friends in Spain 🇪🇸 harder than in Mexico 🇲🇽? In this episode, Marco chats with Jimena, a Spanish teacher from Mexico living in Madrid.Discover the surprising cultural differences between Mexico and Spain—friendships, food, daily life, and mor
#13 - Life in the 90s 📼 — Spanish Imperfect Tense Practice
😵💫 Pasados driving you crazy? Get Stories to Explore Spanish Past Tenses, a FREE ebook + audio that makes the past tenses finally make sense.💿 Travel back in time to the 90s with this fun episode of Basic Spanish Conversations!📹 Discover what life was like in the 90s as we explore everyday activities, popular games, TV shows, and more.📞 Learn how people stayed in touch without social media and In
#12 - 🥫 Spice Up Your Spanish with SALSA
❤️ Help us create MORE EPISODES FOR YOU on Buy Me a Coffee🎶 Dive into the rhythm of salsa, the iconic Latin American musical genre!🇨🇴 In this episode, we chat with Mar, a Colombian teacher from Cali, the World Capital of Salsa.Discover salsa’s origins, its cultural significance, and Cali's biggest salsa event. ¡Vamos a bailar!🎧 Listening comprehension questions of the episode:1️⃣ ¿Dónde y cuándo s
#11 - 🥾 More than Just a WALK — The Camino de Santiago 🇪🇸
✈️ Ready for your next adventure? Get our FREE Spanish Adventures Companion to master key phrases for common TRAVEL SITUATIONS and wow your amigos!Are you looking for a journey that combines self-reflection, exercise, and the chance to practice your Spanish?Then the Camino de Santiago is calling your name!In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, I chat with María Seco, creator of Spanish fo
#10 - La Llorona 😭👻 (The Weeping Woman)
😵💫 Pasados driving you crazy? Get Stories to Explore Spanish Past Tenses, a FREE ebook + audio that makes the past tenses finally make sense.👻 Discover the legend of La Llorona, one of Latin America's most haunting stories.In this episode, we explore the tale of the weeping woman, her tragic past, and why her ghostly figure still terrifies people today.Perfect for upper-beginner Spanish learners
#9 - Wild West Spain 🤠🇪🇸 — Almería
✉️ Expand your Spanish vocabulary with a new word every week! Subscribe to Latin ELE's NEWSLETTER for weekly language tips, exciting updates, and much more. Don't miss out!🎬 Almería, the land of "cine" in Spain. What does this enchanting region have to offer?🏜️ Join us as we uncover Almería's fascinating landscapes, the reasons behind its popularity as a filming location for numerous movies, and a
#8 - Chivo, not the goat 🐐— El Salvador 🇸🇻
✉️ Learn a NEW SPANISH WORD every week! Subscribe to Latin ELE's NEWSLETTER for weekly language tips, exciting updates, and much more. Don't miss out!🐐 Discover El Salvador, where "chivo" is more than just a GOAT...🇸🇻 Learn about this fascinating Central American country with Salvadoran Spanish teacher Milton Ralph, creator of the "Spanish Qué Chivo" podcast.In this episode, you'll learn:👉General
#7 - An Underrated Latino 🤘 — Spanish PRETERITE TENSE practice
😵💫 Pasados driving you crazy? Get Stories to Explore Spanish Past Tenses, a FREE ebook + audio that makes the past tenses finally make sense.🎸 Do you know Tom Araya? He's an influential TRASH METAL musician whose importance is often overlooked.🇨🇱 A Latino artist born in Chile, he later moved to the United States and became a famous "metalero" star.Learn about his life and practice the Spanish pre
#6 - ¡Plátano Power! 🍌 Dominican Republic 🇩🇴
✉️ Subscribe to our Newsletter and get our FREE ebook "Spanish Adventures Companion"🇩🇴 Join us as we dive into the vibrant culture of the Dominican Republic, also known as the land of "Plátano Power."In this episode, you'll hear an engaging interview with Dominican teacher Jelisa Inoa.🌴 Discover general facts about the Dominican Republic, learn about the delicious traditional dish called mangú, an
#5 - Let's explore Argentina, ¡CHE! 🇦🇷
✉️ Learn a new Spanish word every week, become a subscriber to Latin ELE's NEWSLETTER and get our best updates to improve your español 🚀🇦🇷 The land of "asados"and great football players... Argentina! An episode packed with lots of great information about this fascinating country.🌆 Discover the vibrant vibes of Buenos Aires and immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of this cosmopolitan city.🥩 I
#4 - A CHIDO country 🇲🇽
✉️ Subscribe to our Newsletter and get our FREE ebook "Spanish Adventures Companion"🇲🇽 ¡Órale, mano! It's time to learn about MexicoIn this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations you'll learn:🌵 Overview of Mexico: Get a broad description of the country and its vibrant culture.🏙️ The Capital City: Delve into Mexico City, learn about its immense population, and what gives it its unique charm.🌮 Dish
#3 - Ticoland, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
✉️ Subscribe to our Newsletter and get our FREE ebook "Spanish Adventures Companion"__Time to journey to the delightful land of Costa Rica, known as the home of the "Ticos."In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, you'll hear our interview with Costa Rican teacher, Arturo Mora.🌴 Explore the diverse landscapes and climates of Costa Rica.🍲 Dive into captivating tales of traditional Costa Rica
#2 - The land of SABROSURA, Colombia 🇨🇴
✉️ Subscribe to our Newsletter and get our FREE ebook "Spanish Adventures Companion"🇨🇴 Get ready to dive into the vibrant culture of Colombia in this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations!You'll hear our interview with Jessica, a Colombian Spanish teacher.You'll discover fascinating insights into Colombia, including its population, the charming personality of Colombians, and mouthwatering dish re
#1 - Chile, not the red spicy fruit 🌶️
Not the red spicy fruit 🌶️, today you'll learn about Chile, the captivating country in South America.Ever wondered what this country is like? How many people call it home? All these questions and more will be answered on this exciting episode of Basic Spanish Conversations.While you tune in, why not try your hand at answering these two questions:1️⃣ ¿Cuántos habitantes tiene Chile?2️⃣ ¿Qué lugares
Introducing Basic Spanish Conversations
Are you a Spanish beginner looking for a podcast just above your level? You already master the basics, but still not ready for rapid-fire intermediate conversations? Well, I’ve got news for you.Introducing Basic Spanish Conversations!Spanish divertido to help you speak with amigos 😀.A podcast for Spanish learners eager to take your Spanish beyond the basics.This show is for Upper-Beginners estudia
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