Beginners Spanish Podcast - Spanglish Friends
A podcast for true beginner Spanish learners, hosted in 95% English with super slow Spanish explanations. Co-hosted by Val from Venezuela, an experienced Spanish teacher, and Em from Australia, a native English speaker who learned Spanish from scratch. New episodes weekly. Winner of 2026 Goodpods Top 50 Podcasts for Teaching and 2025 Spotify Instant Hit Show.
Episodes
How to Order Food at a Restaurant in Spanish | Beginner Guide
Learn how to book a table, order food and drinks, and pay the bill in Spanish with confidence!In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you the essential Spanish phrases and vocabulary you’ll need when eating at restaurants in Spanish-speaking countries. You’ll learn how to reserve a table, order your meal, ask for the bathroom, request the bill, and understand common questions yo
How to Catch a Bus in Spanish | Beginner Guide
Learn how to catch a bus, buy tickets, and use public transport in Spanish with confidence!In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you essential Spanish phrases and vocabulary for travelling by bus in Spanish-speaking countries. You'll learn how to ask where the bus stop is, find out which bus to take, buy a ticket, ask about fares, and understand common public transport ann
How to Talk About the World Cup in Spanish | Football Spanish for Beginners
Learn how to talk about football, support your favourite team, and understand World Cup conversations in Spanish!In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you essential football and World Cup vocabulary in Spanish. You'll learn how to talk about the teams you support, understand common football terms like goal, referee, match, and score, and react naturally while watching a ga
How to Book Appointments and Make Reservations in Spanish | Phone Call Spanish for Beginners
Learn how to book appointments, make reservations, and talk on the phone in Spanish with confidence!In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you essential phrases for booking doctor's appointments, dentist visits, haircuts, and restaurant reservations in Spanish. You'll learn how to ask for availability, suggest a different day or time, and confidently handle common phone convers
How to Describe What You’re Wearing in Spanish | Beginner Spanish Clothing Vocabulary
Learn how to say what you’re wearing in Spanish like “I’m wearing a dress,” “I wear a jacket,” and “What are you wearing?” 👗👕In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you essential clothing vocabulary, how to describe outfits naturally using llevo and uso, and how to ask someone what they’re wearing in real-life Spanish conversations.Perfect for Spanish beginners, travellers, and
How can Watching Movies Help You Learn Spanish? | Beginner Tips and Spanish Film Recommendations
🎬 Have you ever wondered if watching Spanish movies can actually help you learn Spanish as a beginner? The research says YES, but only if you use them the right way.In this episode, Em and Val break down why Spanish films feel difficult at first, what beginners usually get wrong, and how movies can actually improve your listening, vocabulary, and comprehension over time.Perfect for Spanish beginne
How to Say You’re Sick in Spanish | Beginner Spanish for Illness, Pain & Symptoms
Learn how to say “I’m sick,” “I don’t feel well,” “my head hurts,” and other common illness phrases in Spanish🤒In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you essential Spanish vocabulary and real-life phrases for talking about pain, symptoms, sickness, and feeling unwell naturally.Perfect for Spanish beginners, travellers, and anyone wanting to improve their Spanish conversation an
How to Go Clothes Shopping in Spanish | Beginner Phrases For Sizes, Fitting Room & More
Do you know how to ask for your size, where the fitting room is, or say “this doesn’t fit”… in Spanish? In Episode 60, Em and Val teach you how to go clothes shopping using simple, real-life Spanish. From asking for sizes to talking about how clothes fit, this is practical Spanish you’ll actually use when travelling or living abroad.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn how to ask where the fitting
How to Talk About Mother’s Day in Spanish | Beginner Spanish for Cards, Compliments & Plans
Do you know how to say “Happy Mother’s Day,” “thank you for everything,” or what you’re going to do for your mum… in Spanish? 💐In Episode 59, Em and Val teach you how to talk about your mum, express love and gratitude, and share your Mother’s Day plans using simple beginner Spanish you can actually use in real life.You’ll learn how to describe your mum, write a heartfelt card, and use one of the m
How to Know when Spanish will BREAK it's Gender rules | Exceptions Explained for Beginners
Why is it el problema, but la mano… and sometimes even el agua fría (wait, what?! 😵)?In Episode 58, Em and Val break down one of the most confusing parts of Spanish for beginners — gender exceptions. You’ve probably learned the rule: words ending in “a” are feminine and words ending in “o” are masculine… but Spanish doesn’t always follow the rules.So how do you know when it doesn’t? And more impor
How to Say If You Get Along With Someone in Spanish | Beginner Spanish Relationships & Personality
Do you know how to say if you get along with someone in Spanish — your sister, your boss, your friends… or even someone you don’t get along with? 👀In Episode 57, Em and Val teach you how to talk about relationships and personality using one of the most useful beginner Spanish structures: “llevo bien con" You’ll learn how to say who you get along with, who you don’t, and how to explain why — u
How to Talk About Friendships in Spanish | Describe Your Friends + Guest Savin from Ele-Frente
How long have you been friends with someone… and could you say it in Spanish? 🤔💬In this special collab episode, Em and Val are joined by Savin from Ele-Frente, to help you talk about friendships in Spanish with confidence. 💛Together, you’ll learn how to ask how long you’ve been friends, answer using simple structures, and describe your friend’s personality using beginner-friendly Spanish.🎙️ In thi
How to Talk About the Beach in Spanish | Beginner Spanish Beach Vocabulary & Activities
Imagine yourself at the beach — swimming in the ocean, building sandcastles, or relaxing under an umbrella… now you can describe all of that en español! 🌊☀️In Episode 55, Em and Val teach you how to talk about your favourite beach activities in Spanish — from sunbathing to surfing, having a picnic, and making sandcastles. Perfect for beginner learners who want to start speaking about real-life act
How to Talk About Easter in Spanish | Easter Vocabulary & Traditions for Beginners
Want to talk about Easter in Spanish — from the Easter bunny to chocolate and egg hunts — using just a few simple words? 🐰🍫🥚In Episode 54, Em and Val teach you how to describe Easter traditions like painting and hiding eggs, looking for them, and celebrating with family — all in beginner-friendly Spanish.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll:✅ Learn essential Easter vocabulary: la Pascua, los huevos de Pascu
How to Describe What Someone Looks Like in Spanish | Beginner Spanish for Friends and Family
Want to describe what someone looks like in Spanish — and make it sound natural in conversation? 👀In this episode, you’ll learn how to talk about height, hair, and eye colour using simple beginner Spanish.In Episode 53, Em and Val guide you through describing people using only two verbs — ser and tener — so you can confidently talk about your friends, family, or anyone you meet.🎙️ In this episode,
How to Talk About Your Daily Routine in Spanish | Reflexive Verbs for Beginners
Want to describe your daily routine in Spanish — and make it sound like a real conversation? ☀️In this episode, you’ll learn how to talk about what you do in the morning, afternoon, and evening using simple, beginner Spanish.In Episode 52, Em and Val teach you how to go from random verbs to a full connected story about your day — using reflexive verbs, sequencing words, and frequency expressions y
How to Go Grocery Shopping in Spanish | Supermarket & Checkout Phrases for Beginners
Going grocery shopping in a Spanish-speaking country? 🛒You’ll need to know how to ask where things are, understand the different sections, and pay at the checkout — all in Spanish.In Episode 51, Em and Val teach beginner Spanish learners how to shop for food confidently — from finding the bakery and butcher to paying with cash or card — using simple, real-life Spanish you can start using straight
How to Have Your First Conversation in Spanish | Introduce Yourself in Spanish for Beginners
Meeting someone for the first time in Spanish? 🤝Would you confidently introduce yourself — or panic after saying hola?In Episode 50, Em and Val celebrate fifty episodes of Spanglish Friends by helping you have your first real conversation in Spanish using the language you already know — step by step.You’ll learn how to introduce yourself naturally: your name, age, where you’re from, where you live
How to Ask Prices and Bargain in Spanish | Beginner Spanish Shopping Phrases
Shopping in a Spanish-speaking country? 🛍️One of the first things you’ll need to know is how to ask prices, point to what you want, and say if something is too expensive.In Episode 49, Em and Val teach beginner Spanish learners how to shop confidently in Spanish — from asking How much is that? to saying I want this one and even bargaining politely — using simple, real-life Spanish you can start us
How to Ask Someone About Their Job in Spanish | Beginner Spanish Lesson
Meeting someone new in Spanish and not sure how to ask what they do for work — or how to respond without feeling awkward? This episode has you covered.In Episode 48, Em and Val teach beginner Spanish learners how to ask someone about their job in Spanish, react naturally when they answer, and keep the conversation going with simple follow-up questions — using real, everyday Spanish you can start u
How to Talk About Love in Spanish | Beginner Guide and Valentine’s Day Phrases
Valentine’s Day is here 💕 — and what better time to learn how to talk about love in Spanish?In Episode 47, Em and Val teach beginner Spanish learners how to express love, talk about relationships, and share Valentine’s Day plans using simple, real-life Spanish you can start using straight away — even if you’re just starting out.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll:✅ Learn how to say I love you in Spanish —
How to Describe Your Home in Spanish | Beginner Spanish Lesson
Once you know how to say where you live, the next question usually is: ¿Y con quién vives? — who do you live with?In Episode 46, Em and Val help beginner Spanish learners describe their home in Spanish — whether you live in a house or an apartment, what it’s like, and who you live with — using simple, real-life Spanish you can start using straight away.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll:✅ Learn how to say
How to Describe Where You Live in Spanish | Beginner Spanish Lesson
One of the first questions you’ll hear when meeting someone in Spanish is: ¿Dónde vives? — Where do you live?But how do you answer beyond just naming a place?In Episode 45, Em and Val teach you how to describe where you live in Spanish as a beginner — including your city or town, the weather, and what you think about it — using simple, real-life Spanish you can start using straight away.🎙️ In this
How to Describe what you do for Work in Spanish | Beginner Spanish Lesson
¿A qué te dedicas? — which literally means “to what do you dedicate yourself?”In Episode 44, Em and Val break down this essential phrase and teach you how to answer clearly, even if your job is unusual or you’re a student. You’ll also learn when to use soy + profession and trabajo + en/como to explain your job naturally.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll:✅ Learn how to answer ¿A qué te dedicas? in beginne
How to Say Where You Are From and Where You Live in Spanish | Beginner Spanish
One of the first things beginners want to say in Spanish is who they are and where they live — but many feel they need perfect pronunciation, no accent, and zero nerves. Here’s the truth: it doesn’t have to be perfect to be understood 💥In Episode 43, Em and Val break down the exact phrases you need to introduce yourself naturally in Spanish, even as a complete beginner. You’ll learn how to confide
How to Learn Spanish From Scratch | Beginner Tips to Set Goals & Stay Motivated
Have you always wanted to learn Spanish but thought “I don’t have time,” “I’m too old,” or “this feels too hard”? You’re not alone — and this episode is here to change that 💥In Episode 42, our very first episode of 2026, Em and Val break down how beginners can actually start learning Spanish, stay motivated when life gets busy, and build a realistic plan that works long-term. This is a highly inte
How to Talk About Christmas in Spanish | Beginner Vocab & Traditions
Want to talk about Christmas in Spanish? 🎄In Episode 41 — our final episode of 2025 — we’re diving into Christmas vocabulary, festive phrases, and cultural traditions from Spanish-speaking countries. Learn how to say Feliz Navidad, talk about gifts, family meals, and understand how Christmas is celebrated around the Spanish-speaking world.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn Christmas greetings: Fe
How to Say You Don’t Understand Something in Spanish | Beginner Survival Phrases
Did someone say something in Spanish and your brain just froze? Episode 40 of Spanglish Friends teaches you exactly what to say when you don’t understand — without panicking, pretending, or switching to English. You’ll learn powerful beginner phrases like ¿Puede repetir?, ¿Qué significa?, and Lo siento, no entiendo so you can survive real conversations with confidence.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅
How to Talk About Pets in Spanish | Common Animals & Beginner Phrases
Amigos… ever wished you could talk about your favourite furry (or feathery!) friends en español? Today, we’re learning how to name pets, gender them correctly, and talk about the animals you have — all with simple, beginner-friendly Spanish.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn the 5 common pets in Spanish: perro, gato, pájaro, pez, conejo ✅ Understand how to make pet words masculine or feminine (pe
How to Spot Irregular Verbs in Spanish Instantly | Beginner Hacks
🚀Amigos — ever felt that little “Spingle” tingle when a Spanish verb looks… different? That’s your brain telling you it’s irregular! In this episode, we’ll help you recognize irregular verbs instantly, without panicking or Googling.🎙️In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Discover the most common “-go” verbs in the yo form and why they stand out ✅ Learn the key stem vowel changes: e → ie, o → ue, e → i ✅ Reco
How to Master the Most Common Irregular Verbs in Spanish | Tener, Poder, Ir and More
🚀 Ready to finally master those tricky Spanish verbs that don’t play by the rules? In this episode, we’re unlocking the world of irregular verbs — the ones every beginner needs to know to sound natural in conversation.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Understand what irregular verbs are and why they’re so common ✅ Learn the 7 essential ones: ser, estar, tener, ir, hacer, decir, poder ✅ Hear real examp
How to Ask Someone “What Are You Doing?” in Spanish | Beginner Lesson
😅 Ever been asked “¿Qué estás haciendo?” or “¿Cuánto tiempo llevas aprendiendo español?” ? Don’t worry — this episode’s got you covered!🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn how to ask and answer questions about what you’re doing right now ✅ Understand how to say how long you’ve been learning Spanish using llevar + gerundio ✅ Practice natural questions like “¿Qué está haciendo tu hermano?” and “¿Qué
How to Say What You’re Doing in Spanish | Spanish "ING" Words Explained
🤔 Ever wondered how to say “I’m eating,” “I’m studying,” or “I’m watching Netflix” in Spanish? In this episode, we’ll teach you exactly how to describe what you’re doing right now using estar + gerundio — the Spanish version of “ING” words!🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn how to form the present continuous using estar + -ando / -iendo ✅ Understand the difference between “Hablo español” (I speak
How to Describe Your Family in Spanish | Talk About Relationships, Jobs & Where They Live
Have you ever wanted to describe your family in Spanish — not just who they are, but what they do, how you get along, and where they live? Today, we’ll show you exactly how to do that — paso a paso.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn how to talk about your relationships using me llevo bien / mal, soy muy unida a, and tengo una relación complicada con ✅ Describe what your family members do using tr
How to Talk About Family Members in Spanish | Mom, Dad, Siblings + More!
How would you say “My grandmother is from Spain” or “I have two brothers” — en español? In today’s episode, we’re diving into la familia — one of the most heartwarming and useful topics for Spanish beginners! By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to talk about your family members, from parents and siblings to in-laws and step-family.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn how to say your immedia
How to Talk About Weekend Plans in Beginners Spanish | Learn Voy a + Verb
What are you doing this weekend — en español? 🎉 In today’s episode, we’re continuing our journey with ir a + verbo and learning how to describe your weekend plans using time markers like mañana, esta noche, and este fin de semana.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn two natural ways to ask about someone’s plans (¿Qué vas a hacer? / ¿Qué planes tienes?) ✅ Practice using voy a + verbo to describe you
How to Say “I’m Going To” in Spanish | Beginner Guide to Learn Voy a + Verb
Ready to talk about your future plans in Spanish? 🌴☀️ In this episode, we’re learning one of the most powerful (and simple!) structures in beginner Spanish: ir a + verb, which means “going to” — just like “I’m going to eat,” “You’re going to travel,” or “She’s going to work.”🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn how to say “I’m going to” using voy a + verbo ✅ Master the irregular verb ir with yo voy
How to Avoid Common 'Spanglish' Mistakes | First Video Episode! 🎥
Special episode alert amigos! 🎥 It’s our very first VIDEO episode — and Em is spilling her most cringe Spanglish fails. Spoiler: they involve concerts, highways, and kitchen tiles.We’re celebrating episode 30 by re-introducing ourselves, sharing the story of how Spanglish Friends began, and then diving into Em’s top 3 Spanglish mistakes so you can laugh, learn, and avoid them yourself.🎙️ In this e
How to Tell the Time in Spanish | Essential Beginner Phrases
Want to confidently ask and say the time in Spanish?⏰ Episode 29 of Spanglish Friends teaches you how to tell the time, ask “¿Qué hora es?”, and understand common responses like “Es la una” or “Son las tres y media.” Perfect for beginner learners who want to handle everyday conversations with ease!🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn how to ask “What time is it?” in Spanish ✅ Use numbers and key ph
How to Talk About Your Free Time in Spanish | Hobbies, Frequency & Time Expressions
Want to confidently talk about what you do in your free time? Episode 28 of Spanglish Friends teaches you how to ask about and describe free time activities using me gusta, frequency words like siempre and a veces, and time expressions like por la mañana or los fines de semana. Perfect for beginner learners ready to describe hobbies and routines in Spanish!🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn two w
How to Talk About Your Morning Routine in Spanish | Reflexive Verbs Made Simple
Want to describe your daily routine confidently in Spanish?We'll teach you how to use reflexive verbs to talk about the actions you do to yourself every morning, like showering, getting dressed, or brushing your teeth. Perfect for beginner Spanish learners ready to talk about their daily life!🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn what reflexive verbs are and why they’re used ✅ Practice forming refle
How to Say What You Like and Don’t Like in Spanish | Me Gusta, Me Encanta & Asking Preferences
Want to share your favorite foods, hobbies, or activities in Spanish? Episode 26 of Spanglish Friends teaches you how to say what you like and don’t like using me gusta, me gustan, me encanta, me encantan, and how to ask others about their preferences with ¿Te gusta…? / ¿Te encanta…? Perfect for beginner Spanish learners who want to express opinions confidently!🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn
Talk About Food in Spanish | Meals of the Day, Food Vocabulary & Table Expressions
Want to chat about food en español? Episode 25 of Spanglish Friends teaches you essential vocabulary for meals of the day, describing food, and common table expressions. Learn words like desayuno, almuerzo, cena, merienda, and how to say “it’s tasty,” “it’s sweet,” “it’s spicy,” as well as polite expressions like ¡Buen provecho! and ¡Salud! Perfect for beginner Spanish learners.🎙️ In this episode,
How to Order Food and Drinks in Spanish | Beginner Restaurant Vocabulary & Phrases
Picture yourself walking into a restaurant in Mexico City… the music is playing, the smell of sizzling food fills the air — and you confidently order your meal in Spanish! Episode 24 of Spanglish Friends teaches you how to order food and drinks like a local. You’ll master the articles un, una, unos, unas (a / some), learn polite phrases for ordering, and understand the most common questions waiter
How to Talk About The Weather in Spanish | Beginner Weather Vocabulary & Phrases
Want to chat about the weather en español? Episode 23 of Spanglish Friends teaches you essential weather words and phrases like “it’s sunny,” “it’s raining,” “it’s windy,” and more. Learn how to ask ¿Qué tiempo hace? (What’s the weather like?) and how to ask and answer questions about the temperature — perfect for beginner Spanish learners.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn key weather expression
How to Say what WE do in Spanish | Beginners Guide to Verb Conjugations
Keep building your Spanish skills with Episode 21 of Spanglish Friends, where we continue mastering regular verb conjugations in the present tense. This episode covers how to conjugate verbs with nosotros, vosotros, ellos/ellas, and ustedes — so you can confidently say “we speak,” “you all live,” and “they sing.” Perfect for beginners looking to expand their conversation abilities.Head to episode
How and When to Use the Formal “You” USTED in Spanish | Beginner Spanish Guide
Confused about when to say tú vs usted in Spanish? In this beginner-friendly episode, we’ll help you understand how and when to use the formal you in Spanish — so you can sound polite and natural when meeting new people.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ The difference between tú and usted ✅ When to use usted depending on the person, place, and country ✅ How to say formal phrases like: • ¿Cómo es
How to Actually Listen to Spanish | Basic Questions Listening Practice Episode
Ready to test your Spanish skills? In this special milestone episode, Val puts Em to the test with 5 Spanish questions based on everything we’ve covered so far — from greetings, numbers and months, to verbs, directions and seasons.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Practice real listening with 5 beginner-level Spanish questions ✅ Hear Em’s responses using what we’ve learned in the last 20 episodes ✅ Ge
How to Say the Seasons of the Year in Spanish (Beginner Spanish Lesson)
Want to talk about the seasons in Spanish? 🌸☀️🍁❄️ In this beginner-friendly episode, we’ll teach you how to say the four seasons of the year in Spanish and how to have a real conversation about your favorite season — with reasons, examples, and pronunciation tips.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How to say primavera, verano, otoño and invierno ✅ How to ask: “¿Cuál es tu estación favorita?” ✅ Ho
How to Say What You're Doing Today in Spanish? | Beginner Guide to Verbs
Want to speak confidently in Spanish? In this beginner-friendly episode, we’ll teach you how to conjugate regular -AR, -ER, and -IR verbs in the present tense — so you can start building thousands of real Spanish sentences like “yo hablo español/ I speak spanish” right away. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ When to use the present tense in Spanish ✅ The 3 types of regular verbs (-AR, -ER, -IR)
How to Talk about the Months of the Year in Spanish | Beginner Guide
Want to say your birthday month in Spanish? 🎉 In this episode, we’ll teach you how to say all 12 months of the year in order, give you two clever tricks to help you remember them, and show you how to ask and answer when your birthday is — in clear, beginner-friendly Spanish🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How to pronounce and remember all 12 months in Spanish ✅ Easy patterns to help lock them i
How to Ask for Directions in Spanish (Beginner’s Guide to using ESTAR + Location Words)
Planning a trip to a Spanish-speaking country or want to feel more confident navigating Spanish-speaking cities? In this episode, we teach you how to ask for directions using the verb ESTAR, and how to understand the most common responses — in clear, beginner-friendly Spanish.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How to ask “Where is…?” using ¿Dónde está...? ✅ 5 essential adverbs to describe locatio
How to Talk about Days of the Week and Time in Spanish | Beginner Guide
Want to learn how to say the 7 days of the week in Spanish? In this episode, we teach you how to talk about the days of the week and key time words like today, yesterday, tomorrow — plus two cool bonus words: how to say “the day after tomorrow” and “the day before yesterday” using just one word in Spanish! 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ The 7 days of the week in Spanish (with pronunciation he
How to Talk about Groups in Spanish | Ser vs Estar for Beginners “We”, “They” & “You All”
Ready to level up your Spanish from just “yo soy” and “tú estás”? In this episode, we teach you how to say “we are,” “they are,” and “you all are” in Spanish — with clear examples, cultural tips, and conversation practice to help you speak more naturally.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ When to use nosotros/nosotras, ellos/ellas, and ustedes/vosotros ✅ How to conjugate them using both ser and e
How to Talk about Emotions in Spanish? | Beginner Spanish Lesson with ESTAR
😅 Feeling a little confundido about emotions in Spanish? This beginner-friendly episode teaches you when to use estar (not tener) for feelings — plus 10 essential emotions to boost your Spanish fast and take your conversations to the next levels! In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ 5 high-energy emotions (I’m good, fantastic, well, happy and excited) ✅ 5 lower-energy emotions (I’m so-so, not good, sa
How to Talk about Feelings, Identity and Location in Spanish | Ser vs Estar - The Beginner’s Guide to “To Be”
🧠 Struggling with Ser vs Estar in Spanish? This episode is your beginner-friendly guide to finally understanding how to say “to be” in Spanish — and when to use each one!In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ What Estar means and how to conjugate it in the present tense (I am/ You Are / She&He Is) ✅ The 2 main reasons to use Estar (emotion & location) ✅ The 2 main reasons to use Ser (identity &
How to Talk about Birthdays in Spanish | Beginners Vocabulary and Phrases
🎉 In this episode of Spanglish Friends, we explore Spanish birthday vocabulary and phrases for beginners! Whether you're learning Spanish from scratch or want to build your confidence, this lesson is for you. 💬We’ll teach you:How to ask “How old are you?” in Spanish 🎂Useful birthday-related words (party, cake, guests, gifts!) 🎁Common phrases like “Happy Birthday” and “Have a great birthday” in Spa
How to Count in Spanish for Beginners – Learn Numbers 0 to 100
Learn how to count from 0 to 100 in beginners Spanish! In this episode, Val and Em will teach you: ✅ How to count 0-10 & tricks to remember the numbers ✅ How to count 11-15 (the tricky ones!) and then the simple trick to remember 16-19 ✅ How to count 20-100 and the key trick (adding ‘-enta’) to remember 🎉 Spanglish Friend Shout Out of the weekThis week’s shout out goes to our new amigo Eric fr
How to Describe People and Things in Spanish for Beginners – Learn 'Ser' & Basic Adjectives
Learn some more adjectives to describe sizes and people, plus learn how to say ‘I am’, ‘You are’ and ‘He/She is’ with the verb “ser” in beginners Spanish! In this episode, Val and Em will teach you: ✅ What are the most common adjectives - those describing words- to describe shape and sizes - like tall, small, big etc? ✅ What are the common adjectives to describe peoples personalities - such as ni
How to Say the Colors in Spanish | Easy Guide for Beginners
Learn how to say the colors in beginners Spanish! In this episode, Val and Em will teach you: ✅ How to say the names of the basic fundamental colors in Spanish ✅ The correct sentence structure in Spanish (of noun + adjective) ✅ The secret trick you can use to figure out if the ending of the adjective needs to change to match the gender of the noun ✏️ Reto / Challenge of the weekTell us in the comm
How to Understand Spanish Genders as a Beginner – Learn El, La, Los, Las
Do you know how to start using the genders to describe stuff in beginners Spanish? In this episode, Val and Em will teach you: ✅ The 4 ‘thes’ of Spanish - El, La, Los and Las. The secret is, male nouns (people, places or things) generally end in o (e.g. el libro / the book) or los libros / the books), and feminine nouns generally end in a or -cion (e.g. la casa / the house or las canciones / the s
How to Pronounce Ñ, Ü, LL, RR in Spanish | Crash Course Part 3
Welcome to PART 3 of your crash course on how to pronounce words as a beginner Speaker! In 60ish minutes, you are going to accomplish something it took your first years of primary school to do if you are a native English speaker. You’ll be able to pick up any menu, lyrics, or book and be able to pronounce everything correctly, even though you may not know the meaning of every word yet. In this epi
How to Pronounce the Spanish Alphabet and Vowels Pronunciation | Crash Course PART 2
Welcome to PART 2 of your crash course on how to pronounce words as a beginner Speaker! In 60ish minutes, you are going to accomplish something it took your first years of primary school to do if you are a native English speaker. You’ll be able to pick up any menu, lyrics, or book and be able to pronounce everything correctly, even though you may not know the meaning of every word yet. In this epi
How to Pronounce Spanish Words Correctly - Accented Letters (á, é, í, ó, ú) & Silent ‘H’ | Crash Course PART 1
Welcome to PART 1 of your crash course on how to pronounce words as a beginner Speaker! In 60ish minutes, you are going to accomplish something it took your first years of primary school to do if you are a native English speaker. You’ll be able to pick up any menu, lyrics, or book and be able to pronounce everything correctly, even though you may not know the meaning of every word yet. In this epi
How to Introduce Yourself in Spanish – Beginner’s Guide
Wondering how to introduce yourself and ask basic questions in simple Spanish?In this episode, Val and Em discuss: ✅ The different ways of greeting eachother✅ How to ask someone's name, age, what is their profession is and how they are feeling✅ How to use basic joining words to connect sentences ✏️ Reto / Challenge of the weekIntroduce yourself in the comments in Spanish!¿Cómo te llamas?¿Cuántos a
How to Start Speaking and Listening in Spanish – Beginner’s Guide
How do you actually start to learn Spanish as a beginner? In this episode, Val and Em discuss: ✅ The 3 most common myths about learning Spanish as an absolute beginner ✅ The 3 recommend language learning tools to start learning Spanish as a beginner ✏️ Reto / Challenge of the weekTell us in the comments: What has been or hasn't been working for you in your language learning journey to date OR your
Congrats! You've found the podcast for 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒆 beginner Spanish learners!
Have you been looking for a podcast that's actually for true beginner Spanish learners? Look no further, welcome to the Spanglish Friends community! In this episode, Val and Em: ✅ Introduce themselves as co-hosts and share their language learning and teaching stories ✅ Discuss who this podcast is for and how to know if its the right podcast for you ✅ Make 3 promises as to how they are going to hel
Trailer | The Podcast for True Beginner Spanish Learners
Welcome to Spanglish Friends, the podcast for 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒆 beginner Spanish learners!💁♀️ Co-hosted by your experienced Spanish teacher Val from Venezuela, alongside Em, your Aussie friend and native English-speaker who has spent the last 10 years learning Spanish from scratch. Each episode you’ll: 💛 LEARN simple Spanish through real-life super slow conversations that you would actually use in real life,
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