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. What Are New Year […]
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! Gracias The […]
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 […]
Shadowing: An Exercise to Improve your Spanish Speaking Skills
Have you been lurking in the shadows of silence during your Spanish practice? Feel like you’re always one step behind? Let’s flip the script and use the speech shadowing technique to get you speaking like true latino. In this video, I walk you through this fun learning technique and show you how to incorporate it into your […]
Discovering Argentina’s Spanish and Culture
The land of tango and, surprisingly, the inspiration for Disney’s Bambi’s house. Argentina is a country full of wonders. 🇦🇷 In this episode of Chatting in Latino Spanish (intermediate Spanish), we explore the rich tapestry of Argentine culture and language with Virginia Carrasco, a native Argentine professor, creator of Check-In Spanish. Discover the unique features of […]