The Spanish Dude Podcast (Audio)

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  False Friend Alert: Decepción ≠ Deception 10.02.2026 5min

  In this video, we tackle one of the most common “False Friends” that trips up English speakers. I’ll show you why telling your Spanish friend “That was a total decepción” might not mean what you think it means (unless you are talking about a bad steak 🥩). Give a 👍 or jump into the COMMENTS WATCH NEXT: Watch All My False Friend Videos The Personal A
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  Spanish Verbs are Just Math (Here’s the Formula) 03.02.2026 6min

  Most people avoid verb conjugations because they’re “boring.” That’s exactly why they stay slow and frustrated when speaking Spanish. In this video, I explain why conjugations matter, when to ignore them, when to drill them, and how to stop wasting brain power on verb endings in real conversations. Give a LIKE & jump into the COMMENTS WATCH NEXT: Watch All My Conjugation Videos
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  Este vs Ese vs Esto? Stop Making This Mistake in Spanish 27.01.2026 9min

  In English, pointing at things is easy: we just say “This” or “That.” But in Spanish? You have Este, Esta, Esto, Ese, Esa, Eso… and it’s easy to get lost in the grammar. Most students accidentally use “esto” for masculine stuff, but that’s a huge trap! Watch this to stop guessing and finally understand the logic behind the demonstratives in Spanish. Give a LIKE & jump into the COMMENTS 👉 Get the practice worksheet WATCH NEXT: Watch All My Adjective Videos Watch All My Pronoun Videos
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  False Friends A 20.01.2026 8min

  They look like English words. They feel like English words. But they mean something totally different—and can land you in awkward (or hilarious) situations if you’re not careful. In this video, I break down 6 of the sneakiest Spanish false friends that start with the letter A—so you don’t get tripped up in real-life conversation. Give a LIKE & jump into the COMMENTS WATCH NEXT: Watch All My False Friends Videos
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  Tired of Procrastinating? Try This Instead of Waiting 12.01.2026 3min

  Waiting to feel “motivated” to learn Spanish? That is exactly why you aren’t fluent yet. In this video, I break down why waiting for inspiration is a trap and share the simple 15-minute timer trick that forces you to take action—even when you feel lazy. If you are stuck in a rut, scrolling YouTube instead of studying, or telling yourself you’ll start “tomorrow,” this video is for you. Give a LIKE & jump into the COMMENTS on YouTube WATCH NEXT: If you’re ready to take action, start with my STRATEGIES series. And don’t miss How to Learn Spanish, Part #1 and Part #2
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  Ser Vs. Estar: The Ultimate Rule of Thumb 05.01.2026 11min

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  The Subjunctive: Ask These 3 Questions 26.11.2025 13min

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  3 Places the Subjunctive Occurs 26.11.2025 12min

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  The Subjunctive: 10 Things I Wish I Knew Sooner 10.11.2025 13min

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  Spanish Immersion 24.08.2023 16min

  Learn all about Spanish immersion schools: how they work, how to choose a school, how long to stay, the cost, safety (including single women), accommodation options (including what to request for the best experience), my favorite schools and more. Stuff Mentioned in This Video: Tico Lingo (my favorite school in Latin America) Castila (my favorite school in Spain) Sign Up for The Spanish Dude Newsletter
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  Escuchar Vs. Oír (A Full Investigation) 26.10.2022 16min

  They tell us that “escuchar” means “to listen” and “oír” means “to hear”. But then, in the real world, we see the EXACT OPPOSITE all the time–not only in a few situations. In this video, I’ll show you what is going on. Stuff Mentioned in This Video: FREE PRACTICE RESOURCES (opens in new tab)>Free Practice […]
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  Ver Vs. Mirar (Why They’re Confusing) 04.10.2022 11min

  I was taught that “ver” means “to see” and “mirar” means “to watch” or “to look”. But, in the real world, I often saw and heard the exact opposite. In this video, I show you WHAT is going on! Stuff Mentioned in This Video: FREE PRACTICE RESOURCES (opens in new tab) Speak in the Future […]
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  Spanish Sentence Construction: Two Conjugated Verbs in a Row 23.08.2022

  In this video, I show you a common reason why you might see two conjugated verbs in a row (as opposed to one conjugated verb followed by a verb in the infinitive form). Show notes: The Infinitive & Conjugation Logical Spanish Lifetime Membership One Line at a Time, All Episodes Sign Up for Updates
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  One Line at a Time: Hubo Vs. Había 06.07.2022 1min

  It used to drive me crazy when I’d see the same sentence in the same context–except one used “hubo” and the other used “había”. In this video, I explain how that could be. Show notes: One Line at a Time, All Episodes Sign Up for Updates PLAYLIST: Preterite Vs. Imperfect
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  One Line at a Time (Comer Vs. Comerse) 16.06.2022 1min

  What’s the difference between NORMAL “comer” and REFLEXIVE “comer”? Find out in this video! Show notes: One Line at a Time, All Episodes Sign Up for Updates PLAYLIST: Reflexiveness & Se
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  How to Say “I Can’t Wait” in Spanish (to show excitement) 01.06.2022 6min

  In this video, we talk about how to say “I can’t wait” when we’re excited about something. And, what I show you in this video doesn’t 100% jive with what a Spanish teacher once told me. Show Notes: Videos about Prepositions Videos about Pronouns Vocabulary Videos Sign up for Free Updates
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  7 Uses of “Quedar” in Less Than 6 Minutes 24.02.2022 7min

  In this video, I show you seven uses of the verb “quedar” in less than six minutes. Show notes: Download The “Quedar” Chart Enroll in the “Quedar” Mini-Course Become a Lifetime Member Get the T-Shirt Sign up for Free Updates
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  The 7 Most Common Uses of the Spanish Verb “Quedar” 16.02.2022 10min

  In this video, we go over the seven most common ways that “quedar” is used. Ninety-five percent of the time that you see “quedar” used in REAL LIFE, it will be used in one of these seven ways. Show notes: Download The “Quedar” Chart Sign up for Free Updates
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  3 Ways of Saying “To Try”: Intentar Vs. Probar Vs. Tratar De 11.11.2021 11min

  In this video, we compare three verbs that CAN all mean “to try”: “intentar,” “probar” and “tratar”. We’ll talk about when to use which, plus when they’re interchangeable and when they’re NOT. Stuff mentioned in this video: Spanish Tibits, All Episodes Sign Up for Updates PLAYLIST: Reflexiveness & Se SPANISH TIDBIT: Tratar, A 3-Part Rule […]
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  One Line at a Time, Episode #9 26.10.2021 9min

  In this episode of One Line at a Time, we cover the “Preterite Vs. Imperfect” PLUS two topics I’ve never previously talked about: the “Present Perfect Tense” and “Deber Vs. Debería”. Stuff mentioned in this video: One Line at a Time, All Episodes Sign Up for Updates PLAYLIST: Preterite Vs. Imperfect Deber is Weird After […]