Basic Soccer Vocabulary in Spanish
Soccer is incredibly popular in Spanish‑speaking countries, so much so that it’s often called “el deporte rey” (the king of sports). That makes it a fun and easy topic to chat about with your amigos. In this lesson, we’ll explore basic soccer vocabulary en español. You’ll learn: ⚽️ Common verbs used to describe actions during a match 📋 Key soccer terms related […]
Cities with Spanish Names in the U.S.
Believe it or not, if you live in the United States and are starting to learn Spanish, you already know a lot of words just by learning city names. Why is that? Well, many cities in the U.S got their names from Spanish language. For example, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Rio Grande, San Diego, Santa […]
5 Spanish Tongue Twisters to Practice Your Pronunciation
Do you remember those days back in Kindergarten when you sat in class with your little classmates, learning songs and repeating tongue twisters to practice your pronunciation skills? Well, it turns out that those silly, challenging tongue twisters actually serve a purpose beyond just making you laugh. In fact, tongue twisters are an effective and […]
3 Spanish Swear Words Every Learner Should Know
What are some Spanish bad words native speakers actually use? And why is it important to learn them? Swear words are part of everyday language. Their use isn’t limited to insulting others, they also express anger, surprise, shock, frustration, or even humor. Cuss words are often ignored in Spanish learning materials because they’re considered vulgar, but the truth […]
Spanish Adjectives to Describe Personality
It’s time to gossip in Spanish! If you want to learn to describe someone’s personality this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners Podcast will provide you with an easy-to-follow explanation. We’ll look at some basic grammar structures and adjectives in Spanish that will help you easily describe personality traits. And if that wasn’t enough, we’ve […]
Learn Some Useful Chilean Slang Words Before Visiting Chile
The legend goes there is Spanish variety that is the most difficult to understand, a variety spoken in a South American country, isolated by lots of mountains and the Pacific Ocean. That country is Chile 🇨🇱 But is it true? Is it really more difficult than other Spanish varieties in the world? Probably the idea […]
Español de Nicaragua (Intermediate Spanish Listening Practice)
What is Nicaraguan Spanish like? In this episode of Chatting in Latino Spanish (intermediate level), you’ll explore what Nicaraguan Spanish sounds like and what makes it unique. To experience it first‑hand, you’ll listen to an interview with Gerald Obando, a Nicaraguan Spanish teacher from Nicas ELE, who explains: 🇳🇮 What life in Nicaragua is like […]
How to Say “I Love You” in Spanish
Not sure how to express YOUR love to family, friends, or a romantic partner en español? In this lesson, you’ll learn different ways to say “I love you” in Spanish depending on who you’re talking to and the type of relationship you have. You’ll discover: ❤️ Different verbs to express love en español 💌 Romantic phrases to surprise your loved […]
Español de Honduras (Intermediate Spanish Podcast)
Ready to explore Honduras through your headphones? In this episode of Chatting in Latino Spanish, we talk with Manuel, a Spanish teacher from Honduras, who shares what makes Honduran Spanish unique. You’ll discover: 🇭🇳 Honduran slang to help you sound more like a local 🫕 Typical Honduran foods you should try when visiting this Central American country 🧭 Fun […]
Puerto Rican Spanish (Intermediate Spanish Listening)
Puerto Rican Spanish has a reputation for being fast and sometimes challenging for learners. But that’s often because most Spanish‑learning materials DON’T include Puerto Rican voices. In this episode of Chatting in Latino Spanish (intermediate Spanish podcast), you’ll discover what Puerto Rican Spanish really sounds like through a natural conversation with a native speaker. You’ll […]