Spanish Travel Vocabulary
Traveling to a Spanish-speaking country is the perfect opportunity to put your language skills to test. In this episode of Spanish for Beginners podcast you’ll learn basic Spanish travel vocabulary—all with the goal of making your travel experience more enjoyable. With a special emphasis on how to talk about your plans for your next trip, these words and phrases will […]
Spanish Phrases for Hotel Check-In
Feeling nervous about checking into a hotel en español? Whether you’re heading to Mexico for a sunny vacation or landing in Madrid for work, that first conversation at the front desk can feel intimidating if your Spanish is rusty (or non-existent). But don’t worry. In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, we’ve got your back. […]
Paraguayan Spanish: Slang, Culture, and Hidden Gems
There’s a popular meme among Latinos on the internet that says “Paraguay no existe” (“Paraguay doesn’t exist”). It jokes about the country’s low profile, since Paraguay rarely appears on lists of popular travel destinations. But Paraguay has a lot to offer visitors. And in this episode of Chatting in Latino Spanish (intermediate level), you’ll get to know this fascinating […]
Greetings and Farewells in Spanish
So you have decided to learn Spanish but don’t know where to begin? Greetings and farewells are a good starting point. And here at Latin ELE we’re more than glad to help you start off on the right foot in your Spanish journey. To help you out, we have created this entry where you will […]
Who Is Mafalda? Learn Spanish with a Famous Latin American Comic
A six-year-old girl with a sharp sense of humor and a deep sensitivity who, while discovering the world, exposes many of its flaws. Meet Mafalda. This iconic Latin American comic strip was created by Argentine cartoonist Joaquín Salvador Lavado Tejón, better known as Quino. Mafalda ran from 1964 to 1973, but many of the situations and social issues it portrayed still […]
Learn Spanish with Condorito
Comics are a fun and effective way to practice Spanish. The illustrations help you follow the story, while the dialogues reflect the kind of language people use in everyday conversations. That’s why, in this episode of the Spanish for Beginners podcast, you’ll learn about one of the most famous comic strips in Latin America: Condorito. The first Condorito comic was […]
Spanish Present Tense Practice
It’s time to practice Spanish present tense! If you’ve already studied regular, irregular, and reflexive verbs en español, here you’ll find great resources to boost your Spanish conjugation skills. Get ready to master Spanish tenses with these engaging episodes brought to you by Latin ELE. ¡Vamos! 1st Person Present Tense Here is a list of […]
Bolivian Spanish: Slang, Culture, and Hidden Gems
A country with cities high in the mountains, ancient ruins, and strong Indigenous influences, Bolivia is one of the most fascinating destinations in South America. In this episode of Chatting in Latino Spanish (intermediate level), we talk with Iris Palacio (from Spanish Iris) with Iris), a Bolivian Spanish teacher, to get to know her country firsthand. You’ll learn: 🇧🇴 Which Indigenous […]
Emails in Spanish: Essential Vocabulary for Spanish Beginners
Not sure how to ask for your amigos’ emails? In this lesson from Spanish for Beginners with Marco podcast, you’ll learn all the essentials for giving and asking for people’s emails in Spanish. You’ll learn: 📧 How to ask “What’s your email?” 💬 The Spanish word for the sign “@” 💻 Essential vocabulary for emails Ready for this? ¡Vamos! How to say email in […]
Ecuador vs. USA: The Biggest Cultural Differences
When Americans travel to Ecuador, what surprises them the most? In this episode of Chatting in Latino Spanish, our intermediate Spanish podcast, you’ll listen to a conversation with Ecuadorian teacher Andrés Trujillo about some of the biggest cultural differences between Ecuador and the United States. You’ll discover: 🍿 How popcorn is enjoyed in Ecuador beyond movie […]