Beginners Spanish Podcast - Spanglish Friends

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  How to Text in Spanish | Abbreviations & Slang for Beginners 24.07.2026 11min

  Learn how to understand Spanish WhatsApp messages and text like a native!In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you the most common Spanish texting abbreviations, WhatsApp slang, and everyday phrases you’ll actually see in real conversations. You’ll learn how to decode text shortcuts, send simple messages, and keep a conversation going naturally in Spanish.Perfect for Spanish beginners, travelers, students, and anyone wanting to understand how native Spanish speakers really communicate online.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How to understand common Spanish WhatsApp abbreviations and text shortcuts ✅ How to send simple, natural text messages in Spanish ✅ How to reply and keep a text conversation going with confidence🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Write one Spanish texting abbreviation we taught you today.For example: tmb (también), pq (porque), xfa (por favor), or ntp (no te preocupes).Leave your answer in the comments or send us a DM—we LOVE seeing your progress!!💛 ShoutoutSpecial shoutout this week to Meds, who commented on our Episode 65 Instagram mini video saying: “These are excellent.” Muchísimas gracias for your support!📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic
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  How to Catch a Taxi or Uber in Spanish | Beginner Guide 17.07.2026 14min

  Learn how to catch a taxi or Uber, communicate with your driver, and travel with confidence in Spanish!In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you essential Spanish phrases and vocabulary for taking a taxi or Uber in Spanish-speaking countries. You’ll learn how to greet your driver, confirm your ride, ask for the air conditioning, request to be dropped off, pay for your trip, and finish your journey like a local.Perfect for Spanish beginners, travellers, backpackers, digital nomads, and anyone wanting to feel more confident using Spanish in real-life travel situations.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How to greet your driver and confirm your destination ✅ How to communicate comfortably during your taxi or Uber ride ✅ How to ask to be dropped off, pay, and end your trip naturally🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Practise asking a driver to drop you off somewhere in Spanish.Try using ¿Me deja + location, por favor?Leave your sentence in the comments or send us a DM—we LOVE seeing your progress!!💛 ShoutoutSpecial shoutout this week to Marissa from Arizona, USA, who introduced herself in Spanish in the comments. Amazing work, Marissa, ¡bien hecho!📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic
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  How to Talk About Food Allergies & Dietary Requirements in Spanish | Beginner Guide 11.07.2026 11min

  Learn how to talk about food allergies, dietary requirements, and food preferences in Spanish with confidence!In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you essential Spanish phrases and vocabulary for dining out safely in Spanish-speaking countries. You’ll learn how to ask for ingredients to be removed, explain food allergies, and communicate if you’re vegetarian or vegan so you can enjoy your meal with confidence.Perfect for Spanish beginners, travellers, backpackers, and anyone wanting to feel more confident eating out in Spanish.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How to ask for ingredients to be removed from your meal ✅ How to explain food allergies and intolerances in Spanish ✅ How to talk about vegetarian, vegan, and other dietary preferences🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Write one sentence in Spanish about your food preferences. It could be something you avoid, something you’re allergic to, or your diet.Try using sin + food, tengo alergia a + food, or soy + diet.Leave your sentence in the comments or send us a DM, we LOVE seeing your progress!!💛 ShoutoutSpecial shoutout this week to Monique, who commented on Episode 36 saying: “Super helpful.” Awww muchísimas gracias, Monique. We’re so happy you found the episode helpful—that’s always our biggest goal!📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic
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  How to Order Food at a Restaurant in Spanish | Beginner Guide 03.07.2026 15min

  Learn how to book a table, order food and drinks, and pay the bill in Spanish with confidence!In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you the essential Spanish phrases and vocabulary you’ll need when eating at restaurants in Spanish-speaking countries. You’ll learn how to reserve a table, order your meal, ask for the bathroom, request the bill, and understand common questions your waiter might ask.Perfect for Spanish beginners, travellers, backpackers, and anyone wanting to feel more confident dining out in Spanish.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How to reserve a table and arrive at a restaurant with confidence ✅ How to order food and drinks using natural Spanish phrases ✅ How to ask for the bathroom, request the bill, and pay for your meal🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Imagine you’ve just walked into a restaurant. What’s the very first thing you would say in Spanish? Maybe you’re reserving a table with Quiero reservar una mesa, or perhaps you’ve arrived and say Tengo una reserva a nombre de…Leave your answer in the comments or send us a DM, we LOVE seeing your progress!!💛 ShoutoutSpecial shoutout this week to Yasmin, who commented on our very first episode saying she’d just discovered the podcast and was finally starting her Spanish journey. Welcome to the Spanglish Friends family, Yasmin, we’re so happy you’re here!📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic
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  How to Catch a Bus in Spanish | Beginner Guide 26.06.2026 13min

  Learn how to catch a bus, buy tickets, and use public transport in Spanish with confidence!In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you essential Spanish phrases and vocabulary for travelling by bus in Spanish-speaking countries. You'll learn how to ask where the bus stop is, find out which bus to take, buy a ticket, ask about fares, and understand common public transport announcements.Perfect for Spanish beginners, travellers, backpackers, and anyone wanting to feel more confident using Spanish in real-life situations.In this episode, you'll learn:✅ How to ask where the bus stop is and which bus you need to take✅ Essential Spanish vocabulary for buses, tickets, routes, and public transport✅ How to buy a bus ticket, ask about prices, and understand common travel questions🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Write a sentence asking where the bus is going.Leave your sentence in the comments or send us a DM, we LOVE seeing your progress!!💛 ShoutoutSpecial shoutout this week to JD who commented in episode 57 saying: Parece que Em y Val se llevan bien. Amazing work, JD. ¡Bien hecho!📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic
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  How to Talk About the World Cup in Spanish | Football Spanish for Beginners 19.06.2026 13min

  Learn how to talk about football, support your favourite team, and understand World Cup conversations in Spanish!In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you essential football and World Cup vocabulary in Spanish. You'll learn how to talk about the teams you support, understand common football terms like goal, referee, match, and score, and react naturally while watching a game with Spanish-speaking friends and family.Perfect for Spanish beginners, football fans, travellers, and anyone wanting to improve their Spanish listening and conversation skills through real-life topics.In this episode, you'll learn:✅ How to talk about your favourite football team and say which country you support✅ Essential World Cup and football vocabulary including goal, match, referee, player, and score✅ Common Spanish reactions and expressions used during football matchesReto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Tell us which team you're supporting in the World Cup in Spanish!Example: Apoyo a Argentina.Leave your sentence in the comments or send us a DM, we LOVE seeing your progress!!Spanglish Friend Shoutout! Special shoutout this week to Sara, who shared her Spanish learning goal of reaching A2 level by the end of summer while studying at least four hours each week. Amazing dedication, Sara. ¡Bien hecho!📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic
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  How to Book Appointments and Make Reservations in Spanish | Phone Call Spanish for Beginners 12.06.2026 13min

  Learn how to book appointments, make reservations, and talk on the phone in Spanish with confidence!In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you essential phrases for booking doctor's appointments, dentist visits, haircuts, and restaurant reservations in Spanish. You'll learn how to ask for availability, suggest a different day or time, and confidently handle common phone conversations in real-life Spanish.Perfect for Spanish beginners, travelers, expats, and anyone wanting to improve their Spanish speaking and listening skills in everyday situations.🎙️ In this episode, you'll learn:✅ How to book an appointment in Spanish using polite phrases like Me gustaría agendar una cita✅ Essential Spanish phone call greetings and expressions✅ Different ways Spanish speakers answer the phone (¿Hola?, ¿Bueno?, ¿Diga?)✅ How to ask about availability using ¿Tiene disponibilidad para...?✅ How to request a specific day and time in Spanish✅ How to confirm a booking and end a phone conversation politely🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Practice how you would book a table at a restaurant in Spanish!Example: Me gustaría reservar una mesa para dos esta noche.Leave your sentence in the comments or send us a DM, we LOVE seeing your progress!!💛 Shoutout Special shoutout this week to Megan for sharing an excellent Spanish practice sentence from Episode 60: Esto no me queda bien. ¿Tienes una talla más pequeña? Amazing work, Megan. ¡Bien hecho!📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic
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  How to Describe What You’re Wearing in Spanish | Beginner Spanish Clothing Vocabulary 05.06.2026 12min

  Learn how to say what you’re wearing in Spanish like “I’m wearing a dress,” “I wear a jacket,” and “What are you wearing?” 👗👕In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you essential clothing vocabulary, how to describe outfits naturally using llevo and uso, and how to ask someone what they’re wearing in real-life Spanish conversations.Perfect for Spanish beginners, travellers, and anyone wanting to improve their Spanish speaking and listening skills in everyday situations.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How to say what you are wearing using Spanish phrases like “I am wearing…” ✅ How to use “I wear / I am wearing” to describe outfits✅ How to correctly use Spanish articles for clothing (a / some forms) ✅ Common clothing vocabulary in Spanish (shirt, dress, shoes, jacket, etc.) ✅ How to describe your outfit using adjectives like “new,” “colourful,” and “big” ✅ How to ask “What are you wearing?” in Spanish ✅ Beginner-friendly Spanish listening and conversation practice🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week) Tell us what you are wearing today in Spanish! Example: Llevo una camiseta blanca y unos pantalones negros.Post your sentence in the comments or send us a DM, we LOVE seeing your progress!!💛 Shoutout: Special shoutout this week to Soph for joining the conversation on Spotify with an awesome Spanish practice sentence, we love your energy and effort!📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic
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  How can Watching Movies Help You Learn Spanish? | Beginner Tips and Spanish Film Recommendations 29.05.2026 15min

  🎬 Have you ever wondered if watching Spanish movies can actually help you learn Spanish as a beginner? The research says YES, but only if you use them the right way.In this episode, Em and Val break down why Spanish films feel difficult at first, what beginners usually get wrong, and how movies can actually improve your listening, vocabulary, and comprehension over time.Perfect for Spanish beginners, travellers, and anyone wanting to improve their Spanish in a fun, real-world way.💛 Giveaway (Australian Listeners) We’re giving away TWO double movie passes to the Australian Spanish & Latin American Film Festival, which runs from June-July 2026!  To enter: • Follow us on Instagram @spanglish_friends • Comment on our pinned post • Tag a friend you want to take to the festival! Winners will announced Tuesday 9 June, 9am AEST via instagram 💛 About the Australian Spanish & Latin American Film Festival📅 Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Byron Bay & more.🎟️ Full festival program: https://storage.googleapis.com/production-cms-storage-bucket/SFF26_Programme_DL_Web.pdf🌐 More info: https://spanishfilmfestival.com/🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Why Spanish movies feel difficult at first (and why that’s normal) ✅ How different accents and slang affect understanding ✅ What research says about learning languages through films ✅ How subtitles actually help beginners learn faster ✅ How to use movies to improve your Spanish (even as a beginner) ✅ Beginner-friendly listening practice and strategies🎬 Films mentioned in this episode (Em’s Spanish Movie Recommendations)  La Odisea de los Giles (Argentina) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10384744/ A comedy about neighbours who lose their savings during Argentina’s financial crisis and plan a clever mission to get revenge.Justicia Artificial (Spain) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21186294/ A political thriller set in the near future where AI is used in the justice system, raising questions about fairness and control. Language Lessons (USA) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11027830/ A heartfelt drama-comedy about a Spanish teacher and student whose online lessons turn into a deep emotional friendship.🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week) Have you ever watched a Spanish film? Share your experience or recommend a movie in the comments!📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusicResearch mentioned in this episode (yeah, real studies here only) • The Language Learning Journal (2019) https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09571736.2019.1610033 • PLOS ONE (2016)  https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0158409
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  How to Say You’re Sick in Spanish | Beginner Spanish for Illness, Pain & Symptoms 22.05.2026 13min

  Learn how to say “I’m sick,” “I don’t feel well,” “my head hurts,” and other common illness phrases in Spanish🤒In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you essential Spanish vocabulary and real-life phrases for talking about pain, symptoms, sickness, and feeling unwell naturally.Perfect for Spanish beginners, travellers, and anyone wanting to improve their Spanish conversation and listening skills.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ How to say you feel unwell✅ How to say “I’m sick”✅ How to describe pain using “me duele…”✅ Common illnesses in Spanish like fever, cough, flu✅How to talk about severity ✅ How to say how long you’ve been sick✅ Beginner Spanish conversation practice✅ Real-life Spanish listening practice🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Imagine you are sick, maybe you are actually sick listening to this episode, and want to vent to the world! Say what sickness or ailment you are pretending to feel or actually feeling.Example: No me siento bien. Me duele mucho la garganta desde ayer. Tengo tos. Post your sentence in the comments or send us a DM, we LOVE seeing your progress!!💛Shoutout: Special shoutout again to Megan for joining our community via Spotify, we love having you here!📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic
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  How to Go Clothes Shopping in Spanish | Beginner Phrases For Sizes, Fitting Room & More 15.05.2026 11min

  Do you know how to ask for your size, where the fitting room is, or say “this doesn’t fit”… in Spanish? In Episode 60, Em and Val teach you how to go clothes shopping using simple, real-life Spanish. From asking for sizes to talking about how clothes fit, this is practical Spanish you’ll actually use when travelling or living abroad.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn how to ask where the fitting room is ✅ Learn how to ask for clothing sizes (S, M, L, XS, XL) ✅ Learn how to say “do you have this in…?” ✅ Learn how to say if something fits well or not ✅ Learn how to ask for a bigger or smaller size ✅ Hear a natural mini conversation you can copy and use🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week) Write a shopping conversation in Spanish: 👉Imagine an item of clothing is not fitting you well, practice asking for a larger or smaller size. Can you remember how to say this? Post your sentence in the comments or send us a DM on Instagram, we LOVE seeing your Spanish progress!💛 Shoutout: This week’s shoutout goes to Jess who commented on Spotify saying our episode “what to say when you don’t know what to say” was so helpful,  and “y’all have a new listener here!” Welcome Jess, we’re so glad you’re part of the community!📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic
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  How to Talk About Mother’s Day in Spanish | Beginner Spanish for Cards, Compliments & Plans 08.05.2026 12min

  Do you know how to say “Happy Mother’s Day,” “thank you for everything,” or what you’re going to do for your mum… in Spanish? 💐In Episode 59, Em and Val teach you how to talk about your mum, express love and gratitude, and share your Mother’s Day plans using simple beginner Spanish you can actually use in real life.You’ll learn how to describe your mum, write a heartfelt card, and use one of the most important beginner structures: “voy a…” (I’m going to)🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn how to express love and gratitude✅ Learn how to describe your mum/mom!✅ Learn how to write a simple but meaningful Mother’s Day card in Spanish✅ Learn how to talk about your plans with her✅ Hear a natural mini conversation you can copy and use🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week) Write a short Mother’s Day to your mom or a woman you admire in Spanish. Include: 👉 A greeting 👉 Something you love about her 👉 And one thing you’re going to doExample: Feliz Día de la Madre, mamá. Te quiero mucho. ¡Eres muy especial para mí!Post your sentence in the comments or send us a DM on Instagram, we LOVE seeing your Spanish progress!💛 Shoutout: This week’s shoutout goes to JD for your kind comment on YouTube: “Me encanta este video” Gracias for being part of our community , we appreciate you!📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic
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  How to Know when Spanish will BREAK it's Gender rules | Exceptions Explained for Beginners 01.05.2026 14min

  Why is it el problema, but la mano… and sometimes even el agua fría (wait, what?! 😵)?In Episode 58, Em and Val break down one of the most confusing parts of Spanish for beginners — gender exceptions. You’ve probably learned the rule: words ending in “a” are feminine and words ending in “o” are masculine… but Spanish doesn’t always follow the rules.So how do you know when it doesn’t? And more importantly… WHY?In this episode, we go beyond memorizing exceptions and explain the real reasons behind them — so you can finally understand Spanish, not just remember it.🎙️In this episode, you’ll:✅ Learn the basic gender rule (and why it’s only 80% accurate)✅ Understand why Spanish breaks rules through history and evolution.✅ Discover Latin-origin words like el problema, el sistema, el tema.✅ Learn how English loanwords enter Spanish: el email, el marketing, la cookie.✅ Understand shortened words like la moto, la foto, la tele.✅ Learn pronunciation-based exceptions like el agua, el alma, el arma.🎯Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Write one Spanish word that confused you because of its gender. Examples: El agua, el problema.Comment below or DM us — we LOVE seeing what confuses learners so we can help you understand it better💬💛This week’s shoutout goes to Megan from England for her amazing Spanish introduction and for sharing about her life (and her cat Dee 🐱). You are officially our first Spanglish Friends pet mention!📲Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com📚1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com🎶Music by @scotairdmusic
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  How to Say If You Get Along With Someone in Spanish | Beginner Spanish Relationships & Personality 24.04.2026 15min

  Do you know how to say if you get along with someone in Spanish — your sister, your boss, your friends… or even someone you don’t get along with? 👀In Episode 57, Em and Val teach you how to talk about relationships and personality using one of the most useful beginner Spanish structures: “llevo bien con" You’ll learn how to say who you get along with, who you don’t, and how to explain why — using simple Spanish you can start using immediately.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll:✅ Learn how to ask ‘Do you get along with…? and how to answer! ✅ Learn key vocabulary for people in your life: family, siblings, partner, boss, colleagues.✅ Learn how to explain WHY you get or don’t get along well with someone.✅ Hear a natural mini conversation you can copy and use in real life🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Write one sentence in Spanish in about someone in your life. Include:👉 Who they are, if you get along with them or not and whyExamples: Me llevo muy bien con mi amiga porque es divertida y amable. No me llevo bien con mi jefe porque es serio.Post your sentence in the comments or send us a DM on Instagram — we LOVE seeing your Spanish progress!💛 This week’s shoutout goes to Neriah for participating in our supermarket challenge and asking “¿Dónde está la sección de frutas y verduras?” Amazing Spanish, gracias for being part of our community!📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic
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  How to Talk About Friendships in Spanish | Describe Your Friends + Guest Savin from Ele-Frente 17.04.2026 12min

  How long have you been friends with someone… and could you say it in Spanish? 🤔💬In this special collab episode, Em and Val are joined by Savin from Ele-Frente, to help you talk about friendships in Spanish with confidence. 💛Together, you’ll learn how to ask how long you’ve been friends, answer using simple structures, and describe your friend’s personality using beginner-friendly Spanish.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll:✅ Learn how to ask: How long you have been friends? In Spanish.✅Learn how to answer that question.✅ Describe your friend’s personality, such as they are fun, kind, hardworking, etc.✅ Combine ideas to create natural Spanish sentences✅ Hear a full mini conversation with a guest speaker🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Describe a friend in Spanish using the new vocab you learn today!Example: Somos amigas desde hace cuatro años. Ella es divertida y amable. Post it in the comments or DM us on Instagram — we love celebrating your Spanish wins! 🎉💛 ShoutoutThis week’s shoutout goes to our Spanglish Friend Victoria — thank you for your kind message and for sharing the podcast with your friends. Welcome to the community! 💫 Follow our Guest Host— Savin from Ele-Frente! Follow Savin here → Instagram @ele_frenteHe shares clear, beginner-friendly Spanish tips and is the host of the podcast Español con Pasos Firmes, helping learners build confidence step by step. Check him out on spotify! Follow Spanglish Friends 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic
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  How to Talk About the Beach in Spanish | Beginner Spanish Beach Vocabulary & Activities 10.04.2026 14min

  Imagine yourself at the beach — swimming in the ocean, building sandcastles, or relaxing under an umbrella… now you can describe all of that en español! 🌊☀️In Episode 55, Em and Val teach you how to talk about your favourite beach activities in Spanish — from sunbathing to surfing, having a picnic, and making sandcastles. Perfect for beginner learners who want to start speaking about real-life activities in Spanish.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll:✅ Learn essential beach vocabulary: la playa, el mar, la arena, la sombrilla, el traje de baño✅ Learn useful verbs for beach activities: nadar, tomar el sol, surfear, hacer un picnic, hacer castillos de arena✅ Answer the beginner-friendly question: ¿Qué haces en la playa? / ¿Qué te gusta hacer normalmente?✅ Hear a full mini conversation you can copy and practise🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Tell us one sentence about what you like to do at the beach in Spanish. Start with:👉 Me gusta + verbExample: Me gusta tomar el sol.Post it in the comments or DM us on Instagram — we love celebrating your Spanish wins!💛 Shoutout:This week’s shoutout goes to Spanglish Friend Maya who messaged us on Insta, Estoy feliz escuchar! That’s a great sentence which means ‘I’m so happy to be listening’. We're so happy to know that, and thank you for your support amiga.📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic
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  How to Talk About Easter in Spanish | Easter Vocabulary & Traditions for Beginners 03.04.2026 13min

  Want to talk about Easter in Spanish — from the Easter bunny to chocolate and egg hunts — using just a few simple words? 🐰🍫🥚In Episode 54, Em and Val teach you how to describe Easter traditions like painting and hiding eggs, looking for them, and celebrating with family — all in beginner-friendly Spanish.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll:✅ Learn essential Easter vocabulary: la Pascua, los huevos de Pascua, el conejo de Pascua, el jardín, and la canasta✅ Learn useful verbs to describe Easter activities: pintar, esconder, buscar, and encontrar✅ Answer common questions like ¿Qué haces en Pascua? and ¿Qué hace tu familia?✅ Hear a full mini conversation about Easter that you can copy and practise✅ Understand how to talk about holiday traditions with simple sentences🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Tell us in one sentence what you or your family do at Easter in Spanish. For example:• En Pascua pinto huevos.• Escondo huevos en el jardín.• Mi familia busca huevos de Pascua.Post your sentence in the comments or send us a direct message on Instagram — Val and Em love seeing you practice and celebrate your Spanish wins!💛 Shoutout: This week’s shoutout goes to our Spanglish Friend Emily, who asked: “Cómo se dice landlord en español?” The answer: propietaria (I’m a landlord). Thanks for being part of our community, Emily!📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic
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  How to Describe What Someone Looks Like in Spanish | Beginner Spanish for Friends and Family 27.03.2026 14min

  Want to describe what someone looks like in Spanish — and make it sound natural in conversation? 👀In this episode, you’ll learn how to talk about height, hair, and eye colour using simple beginner Spanish.In Episode 53, Em and Val guide you through describing people using only two verbs — ser and tener — so you can confidently talk about your friends, family, or anyone you meet.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll:✅ Describe height and physical traits using ser (alto, baja, delgado, etc.)✅ Talk about hair using tiene el pelo + colour and length (rubio, castaño, largo, corto)✅ Describe eye colour with tiene los ojos (azules, verdes, marrones, avellana, ámbar)✅ Learn gender agreement for adjectives✅ Hear a full beginner mini conversation about best friends in Spanish✅ Apply your new skills in a weekly challenge to describe someone in your life🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Describe someone you know in Spanish:• Their height using ser 'es'• Their hair using tiene el pelo• Their eyes using tiene los ojosExample: Mi amiga es alta. Tiene el pelo negro. Tiene los ojos verdes.💛 Fifty-three episodes in — and now you can describe people in Spanish like a pro beginner!📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic
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  How to Talk About Your Daily Routine in Spanish | Reflexive Verbs for Beginners 20.03.2026 13min

  Want to describe your daily routine in Spanish — and make it sound like a real conversation? ☀️In this episode, you’ll learn how to talk about what you do in the morning, afternoon, and evening using simple, beginner Spanish.In Episode 52, Em and Val teach you how to go from random verbs to a full connected story about your day — using reflexive verbs, sequencing words, and frequency expressions you can start using straight away.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll:✅ Learn essential daily routine reflexive verbs (me despierto, me levanto, me ducho, me acuesto)✅ Learn how to use regular verbs to describe your day✅ Connect your routine using primero, luego, después, más tarde, finalmente✅ Make your Spanish sound natural with siempre, a veces, nunca, todos los días✅ Understand why we say me despierto and not yo despierto✅ Hear a full beginner daily routine you can copy and practice🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week) Tell us about your daily routine using:👉 one reflexive verb👉 one sequencing word👉 one frequency wordExample: Primero, me levanto a las ocho. Luego, trabajo. A veces estudio español.Val will help correct your sentence if needed!💛 Fifty-two episodes in — and you can now talk about your life in Spanish. That’s main-character energy.📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic
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  How to Go Grocery Shopping in Spanish | Supermarket & Checkout Phrases for Beginners 13.03.2026 11min

  Going grocery shopping in a Spanish-speaking country? 🛒You’ll need to know how to ask where things are, understand the different sections, and pay at the checkout — all in Spanish.In Episode 51, Em and Val teach beginner Spanish learners how to shop for food confidently — from finding the bakery and butcher to paying with cash or card — using simple, real-life Spanish you can start using straight away.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll:✅ Learn how to say supermarket, market, bakery, butcher, and more✅ Learn how to ask where things are using ¿Dónde está…?✅ Understand key shop words like pasillo, sección, and caja✅ Learn how to pay with cash or card in Spanish✅ Know how to respond when asked for ID or loyalty points (RUT / DNI)✅ Hear a short mini grocery shopping conversation you can copy and practise🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Tell us how you can ask for your favorite section in a supermarket, using the structure Dónde está la sección de + panadería + place. Like sección de frutas, verduras, carne. Val will help correct your sentence if needed!💛 Don’t forget to follow, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who loves food (or travelling 😉).📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic