Speaking Spanish for Beginners
A podcast for English speakers who want to learn Spanish from scratch. Hosted by Marco Fierro, a Spanish tutor and founder of Latin ELE, it offers easy-to-follow lessons, guided practice, and a fun Latino vibe. The podcast helps beginners move beyond basic greetings and start speaking Spanish with confidence.
Episodes
Mini Challenge #4: ☎️ Catch the Phone Number
🎁 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 det
Mini Challenge #3: 🪐 The Space Enrollment Test (Spanish Beginner Listening Practice)
🎁 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
Mini Challenge #2: 🧹 Can You Guess These 3 Cleaning Objects?
🎧 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
Mini Challenge #1: La Vida de Alfredo (Spanish Beginner Listening Activity)
🎁 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 ¿Qu
Are You Still a Beginner? Let’s Find Out
🎧 Basic Spanish Conversations, short and sweet audio snippets that make learning Spanish enjoyable and accessible. Available on all major listening apps 👇Listen on Apple PodcastsListen 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 vocal
Food Vocabulary 🥘 La Paila Marina 🇨🇱 (Spanish Quickie)
🎧 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 a
📕 Your Spanish Starter Pack (My Gift for Loyal Listeners)
🎁 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 fro
Season’s End 👋 … and More Ahead
🎁 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 b
15 Spanish Words And Phrases Every Beginner Needs to Know (▶️ from YouTube Channel)
🎁 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 wi
#30 - New Year Resolutions in Spanish 🍾
🎊 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 ye
#29 - 🎄 Christmas Carols in Spanish (Especial de Navidad)
🎄 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 conten
📖 A Book For Spanish Beginners — 🐱 La Aventura de Luna
📚 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://
#28 - 💵 Here Comes The Money! Latin American Currencies
✈️ 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 Spa
🎧 Spanish Listening Practice #4 — Describing Places in Spanish 🏜️
✉️ 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 Valenci
#27 - How to Say Cheers in Spanish 🍻 (Toasting en Español)
🎁 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-
#26 - Ser y Estar for Spanish Beginners
🎁 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
#25 - Expressing Likes in Spanish: 📺 TV Shows with Gustar
🎁 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.
#24 - El Chupacabras (Halloween Special 🎃)
🎁 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
#23 - Halloween Spanish Vocabulary for Beginners 🧛♂️
🔐 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
#22 - Hot or Cold? The Weather in Spanish ⛅️
🎁 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.Perfec
🇵🇪 Peru's Secret Wonders — Basic Spanish Conversations (Feat. Chill Spanish Listening Practice)
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
#21 - What’s Valencia Really Like? Spanish Listening Practice (Feat. Cesar from Spanish Language Coach)
✈️ 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 da
#20 - 🏡 What’s Your City Like? Learn to Answer en Español
🔐 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
🎧 Spanish Listening Workout #3 – Family and Friends
✉️ 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 activi
#19 - 🏠 Spanish Words for Things Around the House—What's In Your Casa?
🔐 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
#18 - Physical Descriptions in Spanish
🎁 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
#17 - From Friendly to Rude: Spanish Adjectives for Personality
🎁 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 le
#16 - La Familia 🫶 (The Family in Spanish)
🎁 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 Support
#15 - 🦸♂️ The Superhero Guide to Spanish Verbs: Regular, Irregular & Reflexive
🎁 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
#14 - How to Say Your Phone Number in Spanish ☎️ (Numbers 0–10)
🎁 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
#13 - Why Latino Names Are So Long? 😮 Spanish Spelling Exercise
🎁 New to Spanish? Start learning with our FREE 5-day course Spanish Kickstart. Unsubscribe anytime.Wondering why Latinos have such long names? 🤔In this episode, you’ll learn the reason and practice a fun spelling exercise in Spanish using a real Latino name. Perfect for beginners who want to improve pronunciation and learn how to spell in Spanish with confidence. ¡Vamos! 📚 Study along with the sho
#12 - Why Is It "jajaja" and NOT "hahaha" in Spanish? 🤣
🎁 New to Spanish? Start learning with our FREE 5-day course Spanish Kickstart. Unsubscribe anytime.😆 Have you ever seen someone type “jajaja” and thought… wait, what?In this episode, you’ll learn why Spanish speakers write “jajaja” (not “hahaha”), and what “jijiji” and “jojojo” mean too.It’s all about how we laugh en español and how to do it right!📚 Study along with the shownotes on Latin ELE's bl
🎧 Spanish Listening Workout #2 – Nationality, Age, and Occupations
🥶 Freeze up after "hola"? Then join my Spanish Beginner Intensive Program. Limited spots.🏋️♀️ This episode is all about practicing your listening skills. You'll hear three short excerpts in basic Spanish.Can you understand what they say?These are based on the content covered in episodes 5 to 7: Nationality, Age, and Occupations. 📚 Study along with the transcripts on Latin ELE's blog 👇 🌎 Origin in
🎧 Spanish Listening Workout #1 – Fun Practice for Beginners
🥶 Freeze up after "hola"? Then join my Spanish Beginner Intensive Program. Limited spots.🏋️♀️ This episode is all about practicing your listening skills. You'll hear three short excerpts in basic Spanish.Can you understand what they say?These are based on the content covered in episodes 1 to 3 of this show. ¡Vamos!If it's still too hard for you, go back and check those episodes.More content to le
How to Use Bien & Bueno Like a Native ✅ (Spanish Quickie)
⚡️ Spanish Quickie Podcast helps beginners build confidence with quick lessons that make Spanish simple.Listen on all major listening apps ⬇️🎧 Spotify🎧 Apple podcast 🎧 Amazon Music / Audible🎧 IHeart RadioIn this episode, you'll learn when to use "bien" or "bueno" in Spanish. Enjoy!🎁 Subscribe to our newsletter and get our FREE Spanish Kickstart Course, your first five lessons en español.If you enj
#11 - USA Cities with Spanish Names 🇺🇸
🎁 Get ready for your next trip en español with our FREE Spanish Adventures Companion.🇺🇸 If you have never studied Spanish before, you might already know more words than you think. How so?Because many places in the United States have names that are originally from this language.🎧 In this episode, we will review a few names with Spanish origins, discuss their meaning, and also check how native Spani
Special Episode: 🎶 Famous Songs with Spanish Lyrics (with Latin ELE Fans)
🎁 New to Spanish? Start learning with our FREE 5-day course Spanish Kickstart. Unsubscribe anytime.🎸 Ever wondered what the song La Bamba is really saying?In this episode, we break down the lyrics of La Bamba and other famous songs with Spanish lyrics.Get ready to learn Spanish through music and have fun while doing it!🫶 This episode was created with RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LISTENERS LIKE YOU. ¡Graci
#10 - Spain Spanish or Latin American Spanish? Here’s What You Should Know
✈️ Get ready for your next trip en español with our FREE Spanish Adventures CompanionWhat's the difference between Latin American Spanish and Spain Spanish? 🤔That's a common question among my students. Are there any differences at all? Well, let’s find out in this new episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners.📝 Find the show notes of the episode on Latin ELE's blog 👇https://latinele.com/difference
#9 - 🛎️ Hotel Vocabulary in Spanish: Confidently Handling Check-ins
🎁 Get your FREE ebook Spanish Adventures Companion. Your travel buddy for your next trip en español.🏨 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.You'll find:🛎️ A simulated dialogue at the front desk.🛎️ Essential phrases to confidently navigate the check-in process.🛎
¡Delicioso! 😋 Describing Flavor in Spanish (Bonus)
🎁 Get your first five Spanish lessons FREE with Spanish Kickstart. Unsubscribe anytime.😋 Ready to praise your amigo's culinary skills? In this episode, you'll learn how to describe flavors en español. From 'delicioso' to 'rico' and even 'guácala,' discover useful words to spice up your vocabulary.📚 Summary of the episode on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️https://latinele.com/describing-flavors-in-spanish/🥘 Ne
#8 - "Caro" or "CarRrRrRooo"? 🚗 Spanish Minimal Pairs
Say more than just “hola”! Enroll in my Online Spanish Lessons today. Limited spots.👂 Did you know a small sound can make a big difference in Spanish? Like the difference between "caro" and "carro"? 🤯In this episode, you'll learn about minimal pairs (similar-sounding word pairs) and how they can sharpen your Spanish listening skills.¡Vamos!📬 Subscribe to our newsletter and get Spanish Kickstart,
#7 - 💼 Professions and Occupations in Spanish
🎁 New to Spanish? Start learning with our FREE 5-day course Spanish Kickstart. Unsubscribe anytime.What do you do for a living? 🤔Learn how to answer this question in Spanish with this episode. We'll study occupations vocabulary, the verb "trabajar", and also you'll practice with a listening exercise. 📝 Summary of this episode on Latin ELE's bloghttps://latinele.com/talking-about-occupations-in-spa
#6 - From Gen Z to Boomers: Talk About Age in Spanish
🎁 New to Spanish? Start learning with our FREE 5-day course Spanish Kickstart. Unsubscribe anytime.🧓👶 Gen Z or Boomer? Learn how to describe your age (and others’) in Spanish with confidence. 📚 Still confused? Study along with the summary on Latin ELE's blog 👇https://latinele.com/talking-about-your-age-in-spanish/🎧 Join our Spanish Beginner Supporters Club and get access to 90+ exclusive episodes
#5 - How to Talk about Your NATIONALITY in Spanish 🌎
🎁 New to Spanish? Start learning with our FREE 5-day course Spanish Kickstart. Unsubscribe anytime.¿De dónde eres? ¿Dónde vives? In this episode, you will learn how to talk about where you are from and where you live in Spanish.📝 Summary on our website blog 👇https://latinele.com/where-are-you-from-in-spanish/🎧 Join our Spanish Beginner Supporters Club and get access to 90+ exclusive episodes to bo
#4 - Useful classroom vocabulary in Spanish 🏫
🎁 New to Spanish? Start learning with our FREE 5-day course Spanish Kickstart. Unsubscribe anytime.🎒 Kicking off your Spanish journey this year?This episode will help you start strong by learning the most common classroom questions and vocabulary you’ll need from day one.From ¿Qué significa...? to ¿Cómo se dice...?, you’ll learn how to ask questions confidently en español — plus the names of essen
#3 - First Interactions in a More Formal Context 🎩
🎁 New to Spanish? Start learning with our FREE 5-day course Spanish Kickstart. Unsubscribe anytime.Learn how to introduce yourself in a formal way and also basic interactions in a formal setting. For this, keep in mind the formal greetings explained in the first episode. We also explain the use of "usted", which means singular "you" in a formal context. 📝 Summary of the episode on Latin ELE's blog
#2 - Introducing yourself in Spanish (informal)
🎁 New to Spanish? Start learning with our FREE 5-day course Spanish Kickstart. Unsubscribe anytime.Learn how to introduce yourself and have your first basic interaction in Spanish in informal settings. A good episode to start making friends. 📝 Summary on Latin ELE's blog 👇https://latinele.com/introducing-yourself-and-first-interactions-in-spanish/🎧 Join our Spanish Beginner Supporters Club and get
#1 - Hola and Chao 👋 (Spanish Greetings and Farewells)
🎁 New to Spanish? Start learning with our FREE 5-day course Spanish Kickstart. Unsubscribe anytime.How do you say "Hi" in Spanish? And "Goodbye"? 🤔In this episode, you will learn greetings and farewells in Spanish in both formal and informal ones.More content to learn Spanish on Latin ELE's website 👇https://latinele.com/🎧 Join our Spanish Beginner Supporters Club and get access to 90+ exclusive ep
Spanish Beginner Podcast 🎧
Tired of freezing up after saying “hola”? 🥶Speaking Spanish for Beginners by Latin ELE is here to help!Join host Marco Fierro for bite‑size lessons with clear, simple explanations so you can start speaking Spanish with confidence.Perfect for total beginners, this Spanish beginner podcast gives you the tools to have your first real conversations en español ✅No overwhelm, just fun learning! 🎧 Listen
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