What Is the “Vos” Pronoun in Spanish?
As a Spanish learner, you’re probably familiar with the pronouns tú and usted, both used to say “you” in the singular form. But did you know there’s A THIRD OPTION used in many parts of Latin America? I’m talking about the pronoun VOS, a phenomenon known as voseo. It’s the use of vos as the second-person singular pronoun to address friends or […]
New Year Vocabulary in Spanish
Ready to raise your glass and say Happy New Year? But… how do you do that en español? In this beginner-level episode of Spanish Quickie, you’ll learn essential vocabulary to celebrate New Year like a true latino. Ready? ¡Vamos! 🥂 Listening Activity Transcript In the episode, you’ll hear words and phrases related to New Year’s celebrations. Here’s the transcript […]
Spanish Christmas Vocabulary
Christmas is a special occasion to gather with la familia. And if some members speak español, it’s even more fun! In this episode of Spanish Quickie Podcast (beginner-level), you’ll learn essential words to talk about Christmas en español 🎄 From Santa to saying Feliz Navidad, this bite-size lesson has you covered for the holiday season. […]
El Olentzero: The Christmas Hero Who Rides a Donkey
Ever heard of the Basque Christmas gift-giver who replaces Santa Claus? In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations (upper-beginner Spanish), I talk with Aitor Pisos, a Spanish teacher from Bilbao, about Olentzero, one of northern Spain’s most unique holiday figures. We explore who Olentzero is, why he’s connected to coal, how he’s traditionally portrayed, and […]
Ser and Estar for Spanish Beginners
Understanding the difference between ser and estar can be tricky (and sometimes a headache) for many Spanish beginners. Why? Because both verbs mean to be in English. There are entire books dedicated exclusively to explaining the difference between these two verbs… but do you really need to master all the rules at once? Not at all! In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners Podcast, […]
Likes and Dislikes in Spanish
What are some things you like? In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners Podcast, you’ll learn how to talk about the things you enjoy (and don’t enjoy) en español. To explore this topic, we’ll talk about TV series we like (and dislike) so you can better understand how to express your preferences in Spanish. In this lesson, you’ll […]
The Quick Way To Learn a Language for Travel
Is learning a language for travel the same as taking a regular language course? Spoiler: Nope ❌ Travel-focused language learning is all about what’s useful ✅ And the world has changed a lot since the days of booking a hotel over the phone! In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, I chat with Lindsay from Lindsay Does Languages, an […]
Don Juan and His Connection with All Saints’ Day
Do you know the man behind the expression “to be a Don Juan”? And what does he have to do with All Saints’ Day in November? In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, you’ll hear the story behind the famous womanizer. And why his tale is told every year on November 1st. To guide us, we chat with Paloma García, […]
Exploring Valencia in Basic Spanish
A city full of Mediterranean charm, stunning coastline, and world-famous paella, Valencia truly has it all. In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, you’ll explore Valencia with César, a native of the city and creator of Spanish Language Coach. César takes us on an audio tour of his hometown, sharing some of the sights, activities, and […]
15 Essential Spanish Words and Phrases for Beginners
Not sure where to start your Spanish journey? Here, you’ll learn your first words and expressions to kick things off en español on the right foot. These common Spanish words are your first step toward a real conversation, so try using them the next time you talk with a native Spanish speaker. Ready? ¡Vamos! Spanish Greetings Hola = Hello The “h” […]