Learn Spanish with Lisn: Spanish Lessons from Beginner to Advanced
Lisn - Learn Spanish App 22 episodes Aug 7, 2026
Learn Spanish with Lisn offers short audio lessons designed for beginners who want to practice conversational Spanish on the go. Each episode uses practical dialogues, essential vocabulary, and clear English explanations to help listeners start speaking. The show avoids grammar drills and screen-based apps, focusing instead on listening and repetition. New lessons are released daily by Lisn, an audio-first language learning app.
Episodes
One Kiss, Two Kisses, or None? | Conversational Spanish (A2)
Learn how to greet people correctly in Spanish—one kiss, two kisses, or a handshake—comparing Spain and Latin America. In this lesson: • How greetings differ between Spain and Latin America • Why one kiss, two kisses, or a handshake all depend on context • A useful phrase to save you from awkward greeting mishaps Vocabulary from this episode: - dos besos = two kisses - un beso = one kiss
Coger in Spain vs Mexico: One Word, Two Meanings | Spanish Vocabulary
Learn why 'coger' is safe in Spain but taboo in Mexican Spanish, plus safer words to use instead. In this lesson: • How 'coger' means 'to take' or 'to catch' a bus in Spain • Why the same word is vulgar and offensive in Mexican Spanish and most of Latin America • Which safer alternatives (tomar, agarrar) to use when traveling in Mexico or Latin America Vocabulary from this episode: coger
How to Ask for Directions | Spanish Phrases for Beginners
Learn key Spanish phrases for beginners to politely ask for and understand directions on the street.
In this lesson:
• How to politely start a conversation to ask for help
• The essential question pattern to ask how to get somewhere
• How to understand common direction words and regional differences like cuadra vs. manzana
Vocabulary from this episode:
- Perdón, ¿me puede ayudar? – Excu
Taxi or Uber in Latin America | Spanish for Beginners
Learn how to order a taxi or Uber in Latin America with easy Spanish for beginners phrases.
In this lesson:
• Say “Necesito un taxi” to ask for a taxi
• Avoid the awkward verb mix-up between Spain and Latin America
• Handle a typical Uber pickup conversation in Spanish
Vocabulary from this episode:
- taxi – taxi
- tomar un taxi – to take a taxi
- ¿Me puede llevar al aeropuerto? – Can yo
La Sobremesa Tradition | Spanish Immersion from Spain
Discover la sobremesa, Spain's after-meal chat tradition, and get real Spanish immersion into everyday culture. In this lesson: • Learn what "la sobremesa" means and why Spaniards linger at the table for hours • Hear the expression "echar la sobremesa" used in a real family context • Compare Spain's slow after-meal culture with the faster pace in Latin America Vocabulary from this episode
Spanish Meal Times in Spain | Spanish for Travel (A2)
Learn Spanish for travel: Spain's meal times, comer a las tres, cenar a las diez, plus key phrases. In this lesson: • Why lunch (comer) happens at 3pm and dinner (cenar) at 10pm in Spain • The historical reason behind Spain's late schedule (a 1940 time zone change) • How to use the phrase “te invito a comer” and talk about sobremesa Vocabulary from this episode: comer – to eat/have lunch
Talking Football in Spanish | Spanish Listening Practice (A2)
Learn how to talk about football in Spanish, comparing Spain and Latin America, for great listening practice. In this lesson: • Ask about a match result the Spain way and the Latin America way • Say which team you support using soy del... or soy hincha de... • Comment on a match as boring or exciting like a native speaker Vocabulary from this episode: - el partido = the match - el resulta
Computadora vs Ordenador | Spanish for Beginners
Learn why Spain says 'ordenador' and Latin America says 'computadora' in this Spanish for beginners lesson. In this lesson: • How 'ordenador' came from French, not English • Why Latin America uses 'computadora' or 'computador' instead • A funny real-life mix-up between a Mexican and a Spanish speaker Vocabulary from this episode: ordenador – computer (Spain) computadora – computer (Latin
Spanish Siesta Myths | Spanish Phrases for Beginners
Learn if Spaniards really nap daily and pick up fun Spanish phrases for beginners like 'caer redondo'. In this lesson: • Discover the real story behind the Spanish siesta tradition • Learn why the word 'siesta' comes from Latin • Practice three useful expressions about sleeping and napping Vocabulary from this episode: echar una siesta – to take a nap caer redondo – to fall asleep suddenl
Carro vs Coche vs Auto | Spanish Phrases for Beginners
Discover why Spanish has three words for car-carro, coche, auto-key spanish phrases for beginners to sound natural anywhere. In this lesson: • How Spain, Latin America, and the Southern Cone use different words for "car" • The surprising origin story behind the word "automóvil" • Simple tips to choose the right word depending on who you're talking to Vocabulary from this episode: carro –
La Sobremesa | Conversational Spanish From Spain
Discover la sobremesa, Spain's after-meal chat tradition, and pick up real conversational Spanish phrases. In this lesson: • Learn what "la sobremesa" means and why it can last for hours in Spain • Understand the phrase "no tener prisa" and why nobody rushes after a meal • Compare Spain's long sobremesa to shorter versions in Latin America Vocabulary from this episode: la sobremesa - afte
Ahorita vs Ahora | Mexican Spanish Time Words
Discover why ahorita confuses learners—compare Mexican Spanish and Spain Spanish time expressions at A2 level.
In this lesson:
• Learn the real meaning of ahora vs ahorita
• Compare how Spain and Latin America express urgency differently
• Practice key phrases like ahora mismo and ahorita lo hago
Vocabulary from this episode:
ahora (now) | ahorita (right now / maybe later) | ahora mismo
Autobús vs Camión | Spanish for Travel Vocabulary
Discover how one small word, camión, can mean two very different things depending on where you travel in the Spanish-speaking world.
In this lesson:
• Why camión means "truck" in Spain but "bus" in Mexico
• How to avoid a funny (or scary) mix-up when traveling
• A bonus regional word: guagua, used in the Canary Islands and the Caribbean
Vocabulary from this episode:
- autobús (bus, Spai
Piscina vs Alberca | Conversational Spanish Spain vs Mexico
Learn how piscina and alberca differ in Spain vs Mexico, plus bañador vs traje de baño—handy conversational Spanish.
In this lesson:
• Why piscina means pool in Spain while alberca means pool in Mexico
• The surprising Arabic origin of alberca and how its meaning split over time
• How to say swimsuit correctly with bañador (Spain) and traje de baño (Mexico)
Vocabulary from this episode:
Móvil vs Celular | Spanish Listening Practice: Spain/LatAm
Discover why Spain says móvil and Latin America says celular in this fun A2 Spanish listening practice episode.
In this lesson:
• Learn the regional difference between móvil (Spain) and celular (Latin America)
• Find out why the word celular comes from célula (cell) in phone networks
• Avoid an awkward mix-up by using agarrar instead of coger in Latin America
Vocabulary from this episod
Conducir vs Manejar | Learn Spanish While Driving
Learn Spanish while driving with this A2 lesson comparing conducir and manejar, two verbs Spanish speakers use for 'to drive' depending on the country.
In this lesson:
• Why Spain uses conducir and Latin America uses manejar for driving a car
• The surprising origin of manejar (it comes from mano, 'hand')
• How conducir and manejar can cause funny misunderstandings when they mean somethi
Chévere, Chido, Bacán | Spanish Phrases for Beginners
Learn fun Spanish phrases for beginners: chévere, chido, padre, and bacán to say 'cool' across Latin America.
In this lesson:
• Discover how to say "cool" in Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Spain
• Hear the surprising origin story behind the word "chévere"
• Practice real example sentences using each regional phrase
Vocabulary from this episode:
chido – cool, awesome (Mexico)
padre – cool,
Tipping in Spain vs Latin America | Spanish for Travel
Learn how and when to tip in Spain vs Latin America, plus key A2 Spanish phrases for travel situations.
In this lesson:
• Why tipping is optional in Spain but more expected in Latin America
• How to ask if the tip is already included in the bill
• Useful percentages and rounding habits for restaurants and taxis
Vocabulary from this episode:
- la propina - tip
- redondear la cuenta - to
Asking for Wifi at a Café | Spanish for Beginners
Learn how to ask for wifi and the password at a café in Spanish, with real beginner phrases you'll use daily.
In this lesson:
• How to ask ¿Tienen wifi? or ¿Tenéis wifi? depending on the region
• How to ask for the password politely using perdona or disculpe
• Fun regional differences in how wifi is pronounced in Spain vs Latin America
Vocabulary from this episode:
- el wifi (wifi)
- la
At the Pharmacy | Conversational Spanish for Common Ailments
Learn how to ask for medicine without a prescription in Spanish with easy, practical pharmacy phrases.
In this lesson:
• Ask “¿Tiene algo para el dolor de cabeza?” to request something for a headache
• Say “Necesito unas pastillas para la tos” to ask for cough tablets
• Learn how pharmacy culture differs across Spanish-speaking countries
Vocabulary from this episode:
- la farmacia = pha
Reserving a Table by Phone | Spanish for Beginners
Learn key Spanish phrases for reserving a restaurant table by phone, straight from real spanish lessons for beginners.
In this lesson:
• Greet and ask to reserve a table on the phone
• Specify the number of people for your reservation
• Ask if there's an available table and close the call politely
Vocabulary from this episode:
Quiero reservar una mesa - I want to reserve a table
Una mes
Animal Sounds in Spanish | Spanish for Beginners
Learn how animals sound in Spanish—guau, miau, quiquiriquí—in this fun beginner listening practice episode.
In this lesson:
• Discover how dogs, cats, roosters, cows, ducks, and donkeys sound in Spanish
• Compare animal sounds in Spanish vs. English
• Learn regional differences between Spain and Latin America
Vocabulary from this episode:
Guau guau – Woof woof
Miau – Meow
Quiquiriquí –
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