Life in the 90s – Spanish Imperfect Tense Practice
What was life like in the 90s? And how can we describe it en español? In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, we chat with a Latino who grew up in that era. You’ll hear about how people stayed connected without social media. We also talk about popular games, TV shows, and music from the time. […]
Spanish Regular Verbs in Present Tense
Confused about how to use verbs in Spanish? A good starting point is REGULAR VERBS. Why verbs? Well, imagine a movie with no action—just a fixed image. Boring, right? What verbs do in your “movie” is add movement to your story. In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners podcast, you’ll learn how to conjugate regular verbs. […]
Spice Up Your Spanish with Salsa!
It’s time to add some SABOR to your Spanish! In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations (perfect for upper-beginner learners), we dive into the vibrant world of salsa, one of Latin America’s most iconic musical genres. I’m joined by Mar, a Colombian teacher and cofounder of Somos ELE. Mar is from Cali, the city known as “The World Capital of Salsa.” […]
New Year Resolutions in Spanish
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 year on the right foot. GET our FREE 5-Day […]
No More Socks! Spanish Gifts Vocabulary
Let’s face it, we’ve all received calcetines (socks) as gifts during Christmas 
But aren’t there any other gift ideas? Of course there are! Plus, how can you talk about them en español? That’s what you’ll learn in this Christmas special episode of our podcast, Speaking Spanish for Beginners by Latin ELE. Tune in, and let’s upgrade your gifting game while […]
The Camino de Santiago
Would you walk hundreds of miles for self-discovery? 
The Camino de Santiago isn’t just a path—it’s a journey of reflection, adventure, and connection. In this blog post, we’ll take you on a virtual walk through this iconic pilgrimage with María Seco, an expert on all things Camino. 
Listen to the podcast episode below and follow along […]
Winter Activities en Español
It’s winter time! The coldest season of the year, but still the perfect time to chill (pun intended). In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, you’ll learn how to talk about common winter activities en español. So, the next time you’re chatting with amigos, surprise them with your Spanish skills and confidently share what you […]
How to Say Thank You In Spanish
Looking to express your gratitude en español? In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, we’re celebrating Thanksgiving by helping you master ways to say “thank you” in Spanish. It’s a great way to give your Spanish a boost and show appreciation to your amigos! So, let’s dive into some simple and heartfelt ways to say “thanks” in Spanish. ¡Vamos! GET our […]
Describing Flavors in Spanish
In a funny meme video, a guy talks about the ONLY WORD he remembers from his Spanish 1 and 2 classes: DELICIOSO. Can you relate? 
Well, delicioso is definitely a solid choice to compliment your amigos’ cooking, but what other words can you use to describe flavors in Spanish? That’s exactly what we’ll cover in this […]
La Llorona — A Spanish Horror Story
Discover the eerie legend of La Llorona, one of the most famous ghost tales in Latin America! In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations (Upper-Beginner Spanish), we dive into the tragic story of La Llorona, a mother searching for her children. But beware, her cries near the river may signal danger! Want to practice your Spanish while learning about this captivating […]