Latin American Horror Tale: El Chupacabras
In the 90s, a mysterious creature terrified rural communities across Latin America with its eerie method of killing livestock. Farmers from various countries reported finding dead animals with their bodies completely intact but drained of every drop of blood. These attacks happened at night, and the creature became known as the infamous “Chupacabras” — literally, […]
Halloween Vocabulary in Spanish
Ready to send shivers down your friends’ spines? 👻 In this episode of Spanish for Beginners with Marco, you’ll step into the spooky world of Halloween while learning practical Spanish vocabulary. Get ready for a spooktacular lesson where you’ll learn essential Spanish words to talk about decorations, costumes, and Halloween traditions. In this lesson, you’ll learn: 👻 Halloween words for decorations, […]
Latin American Currencies in Spanish
Heading to Latin America but not sure what currency your amigos latinos use? In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, you’ll learn the names of currencies in Spanish-speaking countries across Latin America. It’s a great opportunity to expand your money-related vocabulary in Spanish and get some helpful insights into what to expect when visiting our […]
How to Say Cool in Spanish
If you look up the word “cool” in the dictionary, you’ll probably find genial. But that’s just the standard Spanish equivalent. In reality, Spanish-speaking countries have their own ways of saying cool. So if you want to connect more naturally with locals when you travel, learning their slang is one of the best ways to do it. That’s why, in […]
Talking About Your Origin in Spanish
Have you been asked the question “¿De dónde eres?” but don’t know what it means or how to reply? In this lesson you will learn how to talk about your origin in Spanish effortlessly so you can start having conversations in Spanish with your friends. You can listen to Speaking Spanish for Beginners on all […]
Introducing Yourself and First Interactions in Spanish
If you’ve recently started learning Spanish, by now you probably know to how say “hola” and “chao”. But to have more meaningful conversations with your latino “amigos”, you need to keep moving forward. In this entry, you will learn how to introduce yourself in your first interactions with our podcast Speaking Spanish for Beginners. ¡Vamos! […]
9 años de viaje (Intermediate Spanish Listening Practice)
Imagine traveling for nine years nonstop, moving from place to place, learning new languages, and discovering new cultures along the way… That’s exactly what you’ll hear about in this episode of Chatting in Latino Spanish (Intermediate Spanish). You’ll listen to Gianella Solaris, a Spanish teacher from Chile, as she shares her fascinating journeys through different […]
Thanksgiving Vocabulary in Spanish
Do you know how to talk about Thanksgiving in Spanish? In Spanish, we call it Día de Acción de Gracias. But how do you describe how it’s celebrated en español? That’s exactly what you’ll discover in this podcast episode by Latin ELE (intermediate Spanish). You’ll learn: 🍁 Spanish Vocabulary for common Thanksgiving elements 🦃 What the turkey pardoning […]
Learn Spanish Vocabulary for Family Members
Not sure how to talk about your family members en español? In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners Podcast, you’ll learn the most common vocabulary for family members in Spanish. Plus, you’ll get a listening activity to practice your “familia” Spanish vocabulary in context. Ready? ¡Vamos! Family Members in Spanish In Spanish, family is la familia. And knowing how […]
Talking about your age in Spanish
Not sure how to talk about your age in Spanish? Let’s see… If I ask you “¿Cuántos años tienes?“, what would you reply? If you said “soy x años”, using “ser”, trying to follow the structure in English, then stay here because that’s a common mistake. In this entry you’ll learn how to talk about […]