Spanish for Beginners with Marco is a practical Spanish podcast designed for adult English speakers who want to move past “hola” and start having real conversations.
Instead of dry textbooks, grammar drills, and endless vocabulary lists, you get real-world practice with a touch of Latino flavor.
Hosted by Marco Fierro, a native Spanish teacher from Chile with over 15 years of experience, this top-ranked educational show has been downloaded more than 4 million times.
Each bite-sized episode (5 to 10 minutes) combines clear explanations in English, everyday phrases, pronunciation practice, and cultural insights so you can connect with Spanish speakers confidently.
Join the show, surprise your amigos, and start your Spanish journey today.
With over 80 episodes in the catalog, you don’t need to listen in strict chronological order. If you are starting from scratch, begin with these foundational lessons:
Greetings and Farewells (Hola y Chao): Learn how native speakers actually say hello, goodbye, and ask “¿cómo estás?”in casual and polite settings.
Introducing Yourself in Spanish: Master the core phrases to share your name and connect naturally with new amigos.
How to Talk About Your Nationality: Build real conversations by sharing your country and asking your new amigoswhere they are from.
Checking in at a Hotel in Spanish: Prepare yourself for a real conversation at the front desk en español and understand basic hotel services.
Talking About Your Age: Learn how to exchange basic information about your age and avoid the common “yo soy 30 años” mistake.
Yes. The show is built from the ground up for learners with zero or very basic Spanish. All instructions and grammar context are explained clearly in English so you never feel lost.
The podcast focuses on neutral, everyday Latin American Spanish, highlighting natural expressions, pronunciation, and cultural nuances from Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Some episodes are audio-only so you can focus purely on listening comprehension.
If you prefer to read along as you start out, you can download our FREE Spanish Starter Pack, which brings together the first 30 episodes in an easy-to-follow PDF guide, alongside select blog lessons on our website.
New bite-sized lessons are released weekly to help you build a steady, low-stress listening habit during your morning coffee, commute, or daily walk.
Prefer to read along as you listen?
Grab the Spanish Starter Pack, a downloadable PDF guide covering the first 30 episodes of the show with dialogue scripts and vocabulary summaries.
