LearnCraft Spanish
Learn Spanish step by step with this podcast that teaches the top 1000 words making up 80% of Spanish. Starting with core grammar and common vocabulary, Timothy guides you through essential steps to speaking and understanding fluent Spanish. Aimed at serious learners who want deep connections with native speakers, it offers a rigorous journey to fluency.
Episodes
178: Encima vs Además
What's the difference in Spanish between encima and además? Let's learn a bunch of new Spanish adverbs, including the words for "besides", "around", and "including". Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/178
177: Comer and Suceder
Let's explore two new regular Spanish verbs, Comer, which means "to eat", and Suceder, which means "to happen" or "to occur". We'll get lots of practice using them in a variety of real sentence contexts. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/177
176: Perder and Perderse
Let's explore the Spanish verb for "to lose" and "to get lost". We'll get a lot of practice using Perder and Perderse in a variety of Spanish sentences. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/176
175: Practice Encontrar and Recordar
Let's use a quiz to get lots of practice with the verbs Encontrar, Recordar, Entrar, and Matar, as well as everything else we've learned this week. Try to predict the Spanish, and speak out loud! Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/175
174: Información
How do you talk about messages and information in Spanish? Let's learn some new Spanish nouns, including the words for "message", "information", and "attention". Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/174
173: Spanish Colors and Numbers
Let's learn how to talk about some colors in Spanish! We'll learn the Spanish words for "red", "blue", and "green". We'll also learn more numbers so that we can count to 39 in Spanish. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/173
172: Entrar and Matar
Let's learn two new regular Spanish verbs, Entrar and Matar. We'll learn how to use these verbs in all kinds of contexts, in all their common forms, and we'll get lots of spoken practice. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/172
171: Encontrar and Recordar
Encontrar and Recordar are two Spanish verbs that are frequently used but are slightly irregular. Let's explore both of these verbs and get lots of verbal practice! Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/171
170: Practice Seguir and Terminar
Let's use a big spoken Spanish quiz to practice the verbs Seguir and Terminar, along with everything else we've learned this week! Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/170
169: Abuelo, abuela, tío, novia
Today we're going to learn some new nouns to describe people, including family members such as "grandfather", "grandmother", "uncle", and "aunt". Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/169
168: Blanco y negro
How do you say "free" in Spanish? Is it "libre" or "gratis"? Today we'll explore a bunch of new adjectives in Spanish, including the words for "free", "incredible", "white", and "black". Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/168
167: Terminar vs. Acabar
Why does Spanish have two verbs that mean "to finish"? Today we'll explore the verb Terminar and how it's used differently from Acabar. We'll also get lots of spoken practice using Terminar in real sentence contexts. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/167
166: Seguir
Today we'll learn the verb Seguir, which is a complex Spanish verb that can mean "to follow", "to continue", or "to keep" doing something. We'll get lots of spoken practice with Seguir in real sentence contexts. Practice along out loud! Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/166
165: Practice Tratar and Acabar
Let's get lots of spoken practice with verbs Tratar and Acabar, as well as our new nouns, numbers, and everything else we've learned this week. Predict the Spanish and speak out loud! Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/165
164: Norte, sur, este, oeste
Let's learn some new nouns in Spanish, including the words for "north", "south", "front", and "corner". We'll get lots of spoken practice with these new words. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/164
163: Veintiuno, veintidós, veintitrés
Let's learn how to count to twenty-nine in Spanish! We'll learn the Spanish words for twenty-one, twenty-two, and so on, and we'll get lots of practice using all of our numbers in real-life Spanish sentences. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/163
162: Acabar
The Spanish verb Acabar means something like "to have just done" something. Let's practice using this strange verb in a variety of contexts, including all its common conjugations. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/162
161: Tratar
Let's learn the verb Tratar, the Spanish verb for "to try" or "to treat", including all of its commonly used conjugations. We'll also get lots of practice using Tratar and Tratarse in real sentence contexts. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/161
160: Practice Tomar and Llevar
Let's practice the verbs Tomar and Llevar, as well as everything else we've learned this week, using a big quiz. Try to predict the Spanish, and make sure to practice out loud! Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/160
159: Edificio, oficina, baño
Today we're going to learn some new nouns to describe places, including the words for "building", "office", "bathroom", and "countryside". We'll also get a variety of practice with these new nouns in a variety of Spanish sentences. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/159
158: Lindo, bonito, hermoso, bello
What's the difference in Spanish between lindo, bonito, and hermoso? Let's learn a bunch of new Spanish adjectives, including the words for "beautiful", "important", "strange", and "funny". Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/158
157: Conocer vs Saber
Why does Spanish have two different verbs that mean "know"? And how do you know whether to use Saber or Conocer? Let's explore these two verbs and practice using them in lots of real sentence contexts. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/157
156: How to say "take" in Spanish
What's the difference between Tomar and Llevar in Spanish? Let's learn these two verbs that both mean "take" but are used in different ways. We'll get a variety of practice using these new verbs in a variety of Spanish sentences. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/156
155: Practice Volver, Llegar, and Buscar
Let's use a quiz to get lots of practice with the verbs Volver, Llegar, and Buscar, as well as everything else we've learned this week. Try to predict the Spanish, and speak out loud! Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/155
154: Media vs mitad
How do you say "half" in Spanish? Let's explore some Spanish nouns that mean "half", "middle", and "average", as well as various other descriptions of amounts and parts. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/154
153: How To Count to Twenty in Spanish
Time for more Spanish numbers! Let's learn the Spanish words for sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, and twenty. We'll lots of practice using and comprehending these numbers in real-life contexts. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/153
152: Llegar, Buscar
Let's learn two new regular Spanish verbs, Llegar and Buscar. We'll learn how to use these verbs in all kinds of contexts, in all their common forms, and we'll get lots of spoken practice. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/152
151: Volver
The Spanish verb Volver means "to go back", "to come back", or to do something again. Let's explore this complex verb and get lots of verbal practice! Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/151
150: Practice Sentir and Sentar
Let's use a big spoken Spanish quiz to practice the verbs Sentir, Sentar, Sentirse, and Sentarse, along with everything else we've learned this week! Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/150
149: Damas y caballeros
Today we're going to learn some new nouns to describe people, including some religious words such as "God", "devil", and "saint", as well as how to say "ladies and gentlemen" in Spanish! Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/149
148: Right in Spanish: Correcto, derecha, derecho
How do you say "right" in Spanish? Is it "derecha", "derecho", or "correcto"? Today we'll explore a bunch of important adjectives in Spanish, and we'll get lots of practice choosing the right one. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/148
147: Sentar and Sentarse
Today we'll learn how to say "sit" or "sit down" in Spanish, and we'll get lots of spoken practice using Sentar (and Sentarse) in real sentence contexts. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/147
146: Sentir and Sentirse
Today we'll learn the verb Sentir, which is how you say "feel" in Spanish. We'll also explore Sentirse and how it is different from Sentir, and we'll get lots of spoken practice in real sentence contexts. Practice along out loud! Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/146
145: Practice Entender and Morir
Let's get lots of spoken practice with verbs Entender and Morir, as well as our new nouns and everything else we've learned this week. Predict the Spanish and speak out loud. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/145
144: Sueño, orden, falta
Let's learn some new nouns in Spanish, including the words for "dream", "order", "lack, and "curse". We'll get lots of spoken practice with these new words and some related idioms. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/144
143: Once, doce, trece, catorce, quince
Let's learn how to count to fifteen in Spanish! We'll learn the Spanish words for eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, and fifteen, and we'll get lots of practice using all of our numbers in real-life Spanish sentences. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/143
142: Entender
The verb Entender mean "to understand". Let's practice using this verb in a variety of contexts, including all its common conjugations. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/142
141: Morir
Let's learn the verb Morir, the Spanish verb for "to die", including all of its commonly used conjugations, and get lots of practice using it in real sentence contexts. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/141
140: Practice Oír and Escuchar
Let's practice the verbs Oír and Escuchar, as well as everything else we've learned this week, using a big quiz. Try to predict the Spanish, and make sure to practice out loud! Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/140
139: Tren, barco, avión
Let's learn some fun nouns in Spanish, including the words for "train", "boat", "airplane", "movie", and "photo". We'll get lots of practice using these nouns in real Spanish sentences. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/139
138: Fácil, difícil
Let's learn some new adjectives in Spanish, including the words for "easy", "difficult", and "strong". Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/138
137: Escuchar vs Oír
What's the difference between Escuchar and Oír in Spanish? Let's learn the Spanish verb for "listen" and learn how to choose between Escuchar and Oír. We'll also learn the Spanish verb for "work". Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/137
136: Oír
Let's learn the Spanish verb Oír, which means "to hear". We'll also learn why this verb is sometimes used to say "hey!" in Spanish, and we'll get lots of practice using Oír in real-life Spanish sentences. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/136
135: Practice Parecer, Salir, and Llamar
Let's get lots of spoken practice with verbs Parecer, Salir, and Llamar, as well as our new numbers and everything else we've learned this week. Predict the Spanish and speak out loud! Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/135
134: Control, trato, and de hecho
Let's learn a few new abstract nouns in Spanish, including the words for "control", "deal", "treatment", and "fact". We'll get lots of spoken practice with these new words and some related idioms. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/134
133: How to add and subtract in Spanish
How do you say "plus" and "minus" in Spanish? Today we'll finish learning how to count to ten, plus we'll learn how to do math in Spanish so that we can say things like "two plus seven equals nine". Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/133
132: Salir
The verb Salir means "to exit", "to go out", or "to come out". Let's get lots of practice with the various uses of this versatile verb. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/132
131: Llamar and Parecer
Let's learn the Spanish verbs for "call" and "seem". We'll get lots of practice with all the common uses of Llamar, Llamarse, and Parecer. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/131
130: Practice Gustar Out Loud
Here's a spoken quiz to practice Gustar in real-life sentences, along with the other affective verbs Importar and Preocupar. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/130
129: Maestro vs Profesor
How do you say "teacher" in Spanish? Let's learn the difference between maestro and profesor. We'll also learn some other fun nouns for titles, including rey, presidente, and jefe. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/129
128: Joven y Viejo
Let's learn the Spanish adjectives for "young", "old", "important", "together", "bad", and "awesome". We'll get lots of spoken practice using these adjectives in real-life Spanish sentences. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/128
127: Preocupar and Preocuparse
Don't worry! After this episode you'll know how to talk about worrying in Spanish. Let's practice the Spanish verbs Preocupar and Preocuparse, and we'll get lots of spoken practice using these verbs in real-life Spanish sentence contexts. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/127
126: Gustar
Let's learn how to say "like" in Spanish. The verb Gustar works very differently in Spanish from the verb "like" in English, but after this episode, you'll be a master at using it with indirect objects. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/126
125: Practice Vivir, Mirar, and Necesitar
Let's practice the verbs Vivir, Mirar, and Necesitar, along with everything else we've learned this week, using a quiz. Speak out loud to practice! Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/125
124: How to say "o'clock" in Spanish
Let's learn some new Spanish nouns and idioms, including the idioms for "o'clock", "in the first place", and "that makes sense". Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/124
123: Cuatro, cinco, seis, and siete
Let's continue learning Spanish numbers! After this episode, you'll know how to count to seven in Spanish. We'll also get some good listening comprehension practice so that you can identify Spanish numbers when you hear them. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/123
122: Vivir
Let's learn and practice Vivir, the Spanish verb for "to live". This is our first regular verb ending in I-R, so it's going to help us conjugate lots of other verbs going forward! Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/122
121: Necesitar and Mirar
What's the difference between Mirar and Ver? And how do you know whether to use Necesitar, Deber, or Tener Que? Let's practice these verbs in real Spanish sentences. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/121
120: Practice Pensar and Creer
Let's get lots of practice with Pensar, Creer, and everything else we've learned this week. Speak along out loud! Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/120
119: Perro, café, and teléfono
Let's learn some fun nouns for physical items, including the words for "bed", "fire", "coffee", "telephone", and "dog". Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/119
118: Adjectives that use Ser and Estar
Some Spanish adjectives go with Estar, some go with Ser. And some go with both, but they change meanings based on the verb! Let's discuss the adjectives listo, claro, alto, and others, and get lots of practice using them with both Ser and Estar. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/118
117: Pensar
How do you say "think" in Spanish? Is it Pensar or Creer? Let's discuss these two verbs so that we can properly translate "think" from English into Spanish. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/117
116: Creer
The Spanish verb "creer" means "to believe", or in some cases, "to think". Let's practice Creer and all of its essential conjugations. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/116
115: Practice Dejar and Esperar
Let's use a quiz to practice everything we've been learning this week, including the verbs Dejar and Esperar, as well as all of our new adverbs, nouns, and idioms. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/115
114: Juego, realidad, lista, and other nouns
Let's learn some more important Spanish nouns! Today we'll learn the words for "game", "reality", "safety", and "list", among others. We'll also learn and practice some new idioms. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/114
113: More Essential Spanish Adverbs
Let's learn more essential Spanish adverbs, including peor, rápido, and primero. We'll also get lots of practice using these adverbs in real-life sentence contexts. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/113
112: Esperar
Let's learn the Spanish verb Esperar so that we can talk about "hoping" and "waiting" in Spanish. Speak along to get lots of out-loud practice with the verb Esperar! Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/112
111: Dejar
The Spanish verb Dejar means a variety of things, including "to leave" and "to let". Let's learn this verb's common forms and practice it in a variety of real-life Spanish sentences. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/111
110: Practice Deber
Let's practice Deber out loud using a big quiz that covers everything we've learned this week. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/110
109: Calle, pueblo, ciudad, mundo
Let's learn Spanish nouns for locations, including the words for "street", "town", "city", and "world". Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/109
108: Allí, allá, arriba, and adelante
Why does Spanish have three different words that mean "there"? Let's explore a bunch of Spanish adverbs that reference location, including allí, allá, arriba, adelante, and atrás. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/108
107: How to say "should" in Spanish
How do you say "should" in Spanish? Let's keep working on the verb Deber, and we'll learn how to use forms like debería to say "should", "shouldn't", and things like that. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/107
106: Deber and regular ER verbs
Let's start learning the verb Deber, which means *something* like "must". This verb will also help us conjugate regular verbs that end with ER, so this episode lays a great foundation for conjugating lots more verbs! Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/106
105: Practice Hablar and Pasar
Let's use a quiz to get lots of spoken practice with Hablar, Pasar, and everything else we learned this week. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/105
104: Fin, muerte, número, and other nouns
Let's learn the Spanish nouns for "end", "ending", "number", "couple", and many others. We'll also get lots of spoken practice putting these new nouns in real sentences. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/104
103: Spanish Interjections
How do you say "um" in Spanish? Or how about "yikes" or "all right"? Let's learn some of the most common Spanish interjections and get practice using them in context! Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/103
102: Pasar
The Spanish verb Pasar means "to pass" or "to happen". This verb is conjugated exactly like Hablar, yesterday's verb. Let's learn all about Pasar and get lots of practice using it in context. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/102
101: Hablar
Hablar is the Spanish verb for "to speak" or "to talk". Let's learn Hablar and all of its conjugations, including the present, past, future, and subjunctive. We'll also get lots of practice using Hablar in real sentence contexts. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/101
100: No more Spanglish!
Let's practice our Spanish, including our new verbs Ver and Venir and our new nouns. All of today's sentence examples will be entirely in Spanish, as will all of our Spanish practice on the rest of this podcast! Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/100
99: Agua, dinero, auto
Let's learn some fun Spanish nouns, including words for "water", "money", "car", and "light". We'll also get lots of good spoken practice with these new words. Practice all of today's Spanish for free at LCSPodcast.com/99
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