Speaking Spanish for Beginners

Mini Challenge #7: Who Is This Worker? 🛠️ 22.06.2026 3Min.

🎁 Grab your FREE Spanish Starter Pack, 30 lessons to take YOUR first CONFIDENT STEPS en español.🎧 Put your Spanish listening skills to the test with this mystery challenge.In this episode, you’ll hear a short description of three actions related to a specific job in Spanish. Your task is to identify the mystery occupation using clues such as verbs in the present tense and simple vocabulary.This activity helps you review essential beginner topics like workplace actions, basic verbs, and personality traits in Spanish.Ready for this? ¡Vamos!📝 Listening Activity TranscriptLa ocupación misteriosa… Esta persona trabaja en un restaurante.Toma los pedidos de los clientes.Y lleva los platos a la mesa.Es una persona paciente, atenta y amable.📚 Need extra help? Here are some lessons to review 👇Occupations in Spanish https://latinele.com/talking-about-occupations-in-spanish/ Spanish Verbs in Present Tensehttps://latinele.com/spanish-regular-verbs-present-tense/❤️ If you enjoy this show, please give us a five-star review and recommend it to a friend :)⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speaking-spanish-for-beginners--4703290/support.

Mini Challenge #6: Who Is the Famous Latina Artist? (Spanish Listening Practice) 18.06.2026 3Min.

🎁 Grab your FREE Spanish Starter Pack, 30 lessons to take YOUR first CONFIDENT STEPS en español.Improve your beginner Spanish with this fun mystery challenge.In this episode, you’ll listen to a short description of a famous Latina artist and try to guess who she is. The clues include her profession, physical description, origin, and one of her most popular songs.This activity helps you review essential beginner topics such as professions, adjectives, physical traits, and nationalities—all key elements from the early lessons of Speaking Spanish for Beginners.Ready for this? ¡Vamos!🎧 Spanish Listening Activity Transcript La artista misteriosa…Ella es cantante.Tiene la piel bronceada y el pelo castaño.Sus padres son puertorriqueños, pero ella es de Nueva York, del Bronx.Tiene 56 años y una de sus canciones más famosas es “Waiting for Tonight.”Correct answer inside the episode ✅📚 Need extra help? Here are some lessons to review 👇Spanish Physical Descriptions ⬇️https://latinele.com/physical-descriptions-in-spanish/How to Talk about your Origin in Spanish ⬇️https://latinele.com/where-are-you-from-in-spanish/Talking about Your Occupation in Spanish ⬇️https://latinele.com/talking-about-occupations-in-spanish/❤️ If you enjoy this show, please give us a five-star review and recommend it to a friend :)⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speaking-spanish-for-beginners--4703290/support.

Mini Challenge #5: The Spanish Greetings Game Show 🏆 16.06.2026 4Min.

🎁 Grab your FREE Spanish Starter Pack, 30 lessons to take YOUR first CONFIDENT STEPS en español.✍️ Test your beginner Spanish with this fun Mini Challenge inspired by classic game shows. In this episode, you’ll answer three questions about greetings, farewells, and formal vs. informal Spanish, all based on the first lessons of Speaking Spanish for Beginners.Listen, choose the correct option, and check how many you get right. Ready for this? ¡Vamos!📝 Questions (Answers in the episode)1️⃣ Which one of the following greetings is considered very informal? A) Buenos díasB) ¿Cómo está?C) ¿Qué hubo?2️⃣ Which of the following can be used as both a greeting and a farewell?A) ChaoB) Buenas nochesC) Hola3️⃣ What’s “until next time” in Spanish?A) Hasta la próximaB) Hasta prontoC) AdiósNeed extra help? Check the following lessons 👇📚 Spanish Greetings and Farewells https://latinele.com/greetings-and-farewells-in-spanish/📚 Introducing yourself in Spanishhttps://youtu.be/qkjofcUPOSc❤️ If you enjoy this show, please give us a five-star review and recommend it to a friend :)⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speaking-spanish-for-beginners--4703290/support.

Mini Challenge #4: ☎️ Catch the Phone Number 11.06.2026 3Min.

🎁 Grab your FREE Spanish Starter Pack, 30 lessons to take YOUR first CONFIDENT STEPS en español.📞 Improve your beginner Spanish with this Mini Challenge focused on phone numbers. In this episode, you’ll hear three short dialogues where people ask for and give their número de teléfono.Your task is to listen carefully and identify each number. Every dialogue is played twice to help you catch the details. A simple, practical way to build confidence and strengthen your Spanish listening skills.☎️ Dialogue 1:¿Cuál es tu número?Mi número es el 559 361 456☎️ Dialogue 2:¿Cuál es tu teléfono?Es el 837 105 722☎️ Dialogue 3:¿Me puedes dar tu número? Sí, es el 304 712 856🤓 Study the lesson on how to give your phone humber in Spanish on Latin ELE's blog👇https://latinele.com/how-to-say-your-phone-number-in-spanish/📚 More content to learn Spanish on our website: https://latinele.com/❤️ If you enjoy this show, please give us a five-star review and recommend it to a friend :)⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speaking-spanish-for-beginners--4703290/support.

Mini Challenge #3: 🪐 The Space Enrollment Test (Spanish Beginner Listening Practice) 09.06.2026 3Min.

🎁 Grab your FREE Spanish Starter Pack, 30 lessons to take YOUR first CONFIDENT STEPS en español.🎧 Practice your beginner Spanish with this easy Mini Challenge designed for learners who have only been studying for a few weeks. 🚀 In this short listening activity, a man enrolls for a trip to space and answers basic questions about his name, age, profession, and phone number.It’s a fun and simple way to review essential Spanish vocabulary and improve your listening skills.Perfect for anyone looking for easy Spanish listening practice and a confidence boost at the beginner level. Ready for this? ¡Vamos!📝 Dialogue transcript A: Buenos días, viene por el viaje al espacio.B: Sí, correcto.A: Muy bien, ¿su nombre?B: Bruno Díaz.A: ¿Cuántos años tiene?B: 40 años.A: ¿Cuál es su profesión?B: Empresario.A: ¿Cuál es su número de teléfono?B: 627 83 66 5 149.More content to learn Spanih at Latin ELE 👇https://latinele.com/❤️ If you enjoy this show, please give us a five-star review and recommend it to a friend :)⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speaking-spanish-for-beginners--4703290/support.

Mini Challenge #2: 🧹 Can You Guess These 3 Cleaning Objects? 07.06.2026 4Min.

🎧 Need more listening practice? Join Latin ELE Premium and unlock extra episodes to boost your español. Try it for FREE for 7 days, cancel anytime.🧽 Put your Spanish to the test with this quick vocabulary game. I’ll describe three common cleaning objects en español, and you’ll try to guess each one from the clues.A fun, practical way to review everyday vocabulary and learn useful verbs like fregar, aspirar, and barrer. Ready to play? ¡Vamos!Items description 👇1️⃣.Este objeto se usa para fregar los platos2️⃣ Este objeto se usa para aspirar la alfombra3️⃣ Este objeto se usa para barrer el piso📚 More resources to IMPROVE YOUR SPANISH at Latin ELE 👇https://latinele.com/❤️ And if you like our show, don’t forget to rate us on your listening app :)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speaking-spanish-for-beginners--4703290/support.

Mini Challenge #1: La Vida de Alfredo (Spanish Beginner Listening Activity) 07.06.2026 3Min.

🎁 Grab your FREE Spanish Starter Pack, 30 lessons to take YOUR first CONFIDENT STEPS en español.📝 Ready for a quick Spanish test? In this first Mini Challenge, you’ll listen to Alfredo describe his job at a tourism agency and try to answer two simple questions.A short, practical listening activity to put your Spanish to the test. Transcript available in the episode description.📝 Questions: 1️⃣ ¿Qué hace Alfredo en su trabajo? 2️⃣ ¿Qué lugar prefieren sus clientes? 🎧 Spanish Beginner Listening Activity Transcript ⬇️Me llamo Alfredo y trabajo en una agencia de turismo. En mi trabajo, muchos clientes me llaman para preguntar por lugares turísticos. Yo hablo con ellos sobre las opciones de viaje. También envío información sobre ofertas de viajes por correo. Muchos clientes viajan al Caribe, es un destino muy visitado.📚 Additional recommend resources to study ⬇️👉 Spanish Present Tense Practice (Blog)👉 Easy Spanish Present Tense for Beginners (Ebook)👉 Latin ELE Premium (Apple Podcast)Have fun learning ESPAÑOL!MarcoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speaking-spanish-for-beginners--4703290/support.

Are You Still a Beginner? Let’s Find Out 07.06.2026 3Min.

🎧 Basic Spanish Conversations, short and sweet audio snippets that make learning Spanish enjoyable and accessible. Available on all major listening apps 👇Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on Spotify🤔 Think you’re already beyond the Spanish beginner level? In this episode, you’ll hear an excerpt from my other show, Basic Spanish Conversation, where I tell the story of Tom Araya, the Chilean‑born vocalist of the band Slayer. This short listening test will help you check your Spanish level and see if you’re ready to move from beginner to upper‑beginner.Are you ready for this challenge? ¡Vamos! 📝 Excerpt Transcript: Entrevistadora: ¿Dónde y cuándo nació Tom Araya?Marco: Tom Araya nació en la ciudad de Viña del Mar, en Chile. Nació el 6 de junio de 1961. Chile es su país natal, pero luego se fue a Estados Unidos.Entrevistadora: ¿A qué edad se mudó a los Estados Unidos?Marco: Se mudó a los Estados Unidos a los cinco años, en 1966. Se fue a la ciudad de South Gate, California.Entrevistadora: ¿Qué instrumento toca?Marco: Toca el bajo.Entrevistadora: ¿A qué edad tuvo su primer bajo?Marco: Él tuvo su primer bajo a los ocho años. A esa edad comenzó a tocar el instrumento con canciones de los Beatles y Rolling Stones.___💻 Full episode and transcript on Latin ELE blog 👇https://latinele.com/spanish-preterite-tense-practice-tom-araya/¡Hasta pronto!MarcoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speaking-spanish-for-beginners--4703290/support.

Food Vocabulary 🥘 La Paila Marina 🇨🇱 (Spanish Quickie) 21.04.2026 2Min.

🎧 Spanish Quickie. Fast, easy lessons for beginners. Available on all major listening apps.🇨🇱 Ever heard of paila marina?In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll learn the key ingredients of this classic Chilean seafood dish and discover its unexpected cameo in Breaking Bad.Listen to a short audio, test your food vocabulary, and see how many ingredients you can catch en español. ¡Vamos!Spanish Quickie is available on: 🎧 Apple Podcast🎧 Spotify ✉️ Let's stay in touch! Subscribe to my newslette and get my FREE Spanish Adventures Companion (ebook + podcast). https://latinele.com/adventurescompanion/❤️ If you enjoyed this quickie, leave a five‑star review and share it with amigos. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speaking-spanish-for-beginners--4703290/support.

📕 Your Spanish Starter Pack (My Gift for Loyal Listeners) 19.01.2026 1Min.

🎁 Get your FREE Spanish Starter Pack. An ebook with 30 lessons from Speaking Spanish for Beginners. The perfect companion to study along with this show.Not sure where to start in your Spanish journey?In this episode, Marco introduces the Spanish Starter Pack, a super useful resource to study along with this show, Speaking Spanish for Beginners.Inside, you’ll find 👇📚 A summary of the key points from the first 30 episodes 📝 Transcripts of the listening activities 🔗 Direct links to each podcast lessonIt’s the perfect companion to get the most out of the show and give yourself a solid head start en español.Grab your FREE copy at Latin ELE’s website ⬇️https://latinele.com/spanish-beginners/Want even more episodes? Join the Supporters Club and unlock additional content to boost your español.Un fuerte abrazo,—Marco

Season’s End 👋 … and More Ahead 14.01.2026 2Min.

🎁 Get your FREE Spanish Starter Pack. An ebook with 30 lessons from Speaking Spanish for Beginners. The perfect companion to study along with this show.🎉 In this episode, we wrap up the first season of Speaking Spanish for Beginners and celebrate everything you’ve learned so far.The first 30 episodes cover the fundamentals of Spanish, a solid head start for your Spanish journey.If you want to go beyond the basics, you can join Latin ELE Premium on Apple Podcasts or our Supporters Club on Android.📚 Don’t forget to grab your free Starter Pack to get the most out of this show ⬇️https://latinele.com/spanish-beginners/My other projects 👇🎧 Spanish Quickie: 2–3 minute fun lessons for beginners. ▶️ Spanish with Latin ELE on YouTube: Fun videos to learn Spanish.🎧 Basic Spanish Conversations: If you're an upper‑beginner student, you’ll enjoy these 10‑minute conversations about Latino culture.🎧 Chatting in Latino Spanish: For intermediate learners, this podcast features interviews with teachers from every Latin American country. A fun audio trip through Latin America.For more resources to boost your Spanish, visit our website 👇💻 Website:https://latinele.com/✉️ Newsletter: https://latinele.com/newsletter/❤️ And if you enjoy this show, share it with a friend.¡Adiós!—Marco

15 Spanish Words And Phrases Every Beginner Needs to Know (▶️ from YouTube Channel) 05.01.2026 7Min.

🎁 Get your FREE Spanish Starter Pack. An ebook with 30 lessons from Speaking Spanish for Beginners. The perfect companion to study along with this show.In this Spanish lesson for beginners, you’ll learn 15 essential Spanish words and phrases to kickstart your vocabulary.These are the first words every Spanish learner should know. Perfect for absolute beginners who want to start speaking Spanish with confidence.In this video, you’ll learn how to ⬇️✅ Say common Spanish greetings (hola, buenos días…)✅ Use polite expressions like por favor and gracias✅ Pronounce basic Spanish words correctly✅ Use practical phrases to communicate in real situations📚 Download the free printable + flashcards to review and practice these words at your own pace: https://latinele.com/15-essential-spanish-words-for-beginners/Watch lesson on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QPvRuBzUVkg❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos :)⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speaking-spanish-for-beginners--4703290/support.

#30 - New Year Resolutions in Spanish 🍾 22.12.2025 5Min.

🎊 Spanish is your New Year Resolution? Start learning with our FREE 5-day course Spanish Kickstart. Unsubscribe anytime.🍾 A new year, a new set of resolutions.But how can you discuss what your New Year resolutions are with your amigos latinos?In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, you’ll learn how to do just that en español.This way, you’ll kickstart your Spanish-learning goals this year on the right foot. ¡Vamos!📚 Study the episode along with the summary on Latin ELE's bloghttps://latinele.com/new-year-resolutions-in-spanish/📖 Looking for a book for Spanish beginners? Then read La Aventura de Luna, available on ebook, paperback, and audiobook. 🎧 Join our Spanish Beginner Supporters Club and get access to 100+ exclusive episodes to boost your español with confidence.❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos :)⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

#29 - 🎄 Christmas Carols in Spanish (Especial de Navidad) 08.12.2025 9Min.

🎄 Give yourself the gift of Spanish! Get our free course Spanish Kickstart and start off on the right foot.✨ What do Latinos sing during Christmas?In this festive episode, you’ll discover three famous Spanish Christmas carols: Feliz Navidad by José Feliciano, Campana sobre Campana, and Noche de Paz.A fun way to enjoy the holidays while keeping up with your español.Find more Spanish learning content on our website ⬇️https://latinele.com/🎧 Join our Spanish Beginner Supporters Club and get access to 100+ exclusive episodes to boost your español with confidence.❤️ And if you like our show, don’t forget to rate us on your listening app :)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

📖 A Book For Spanish Beginners — 🐱 La Aventura de Luna 01.12.2025 3Min.

📚 Read La Aventura de Luna and have fun while learning Spanish!Looking for an easy-to-follow book for Spanish beginners? Embark on a captivating journey while improving your Spanish with “La Aventura de Luna.” 🐱This fun and accessible book follows the adventure of Luna, a little cat who gets lost and needs to find her way back home.Available on Amazon as an ebook, paperback or audiobook ⬇️https://latinele.com/aventuradeluna/¡Hasta pronto!—MarcoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speaking-spanish-for-beginners--4703290/support.

#28 - 💵 Here Comes The Money! Latin American Currencies 26.11.2025 5Min.

✈️ Ready for your next adventure? Get our FREE Spanish Adventures Companion to master key phrases for common TRAVEL SITUATIONS and wow your amigos!💰 Heading to Latin America but not sure what currency your amigos latinos use?In this episode 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 region. ¡Vamos!📚 Study along with the summary of this lesson on Latin ELE's blog https://latinele.com/latin-american-currencies-in-spanish/🎧 Join our Spanish Beginner Supporters Club and get access to 100+ exclusive episodes to boost your español with confidence.❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos :)⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🎧 Spanish Listening Practice #4 — Describing Places in Spanish 🏜️ 24.11.2025 6Min.

✉️ Join Latin ELE's newsletter and get our FREE Course Spanish Kickstart. Unsubscribe anytime.🏙️ Ready to boost your Spanish listening skills?In this special Listening Workout, you’ll revisit short conversations from previous episodes, all focused on describing places en español.From the desert landscapes of San Pedro de Atacama to the sunny beaches of Costa Rica and the vibrant streets of Valencia, you’ll practice real Spanish in context.Ready? ¡Vamos!📝 Transcript: Listening activity "San Pedro de Atacama" ⬇️https://latinele.com/describing-places-in-spanish/📝 Transcript: Listening activity "The Weather" ⬇️https://latinele.com/talk-about-weather-in-spanish/📝 Transcript: Listening activity "Valencia" ⬇️https://latinele.com/valencia-spanish-for-beginners/🎧 Join our Spanish Beginner Supporters Club and get access to 90+ exclusive episodes to boost your español with confidence.❤️ And if you like our show, don’t forget to rate us on your listening app ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

#27 - How to Say Cheers in Spanish 🍻 (Toasting en Español) 17.11.2025 4Min.

🎁 New to Spanish? Start learning with our FREE 5-day course Spanish Kickstart. Unsubscribe anytime.🎉 Ready to raise your glass and toast like a TRUE LATINO? In this fun episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, Marco teaches you three popular Spanish phrases for toasting.🥂 Tune in and get ready to toast en español! ¡Vamos!📚 Show notes available on Latin ELE's blog 👇https://latinele.com/cheers-in-spanish/🎧 Join our Spanish Beginner Supporters Club and get access to 100+ exclusive episodes to boost your español with confidence.❤️ And if you like our show, don’t forget to rate us on your listening app :)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

#26 - Ser y Estar for Spanish Beginners 10.11.2025 10Min.

🎁 New to Spanish? Start learning with our FREE 5-day course Spanish Kickstart. Unsubscribe anytime.Ser" and "Estar." To be... and to be again?Confused about when to use ser and estar in Spanish?You're not alone! In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, you'll learn simple, beginner-friendly rules to help you use these two tricky verbs with confidence.Get a solid head start for your next conversation en español. ¡Vamos!📚 Study along with the summary on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️ https://latinele.com/ser-vs-estar-spanish-beginners/🎧 Join our Spanish Beginner Supporters Club and get access to 100+ exclusive episodes to boost your español with confidence.❤️ And if you like our show, don’t forget to rate us on your listening app :)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

#25 - Expressing Likes in Spanish: 📺 TV Shows with Gustar 04.11.2025 7Min.

🎁 New to Spanish? Start learning with our FREE 5-day course Spanish Kickstart. Unsubscribe anytime.📺 Not sure how to talk about your favorite TV shows en español?In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, you’ll learn how to use the verb gustar to express your likes and dislikes in Spanish.We’ll practice in the context of TV shows. A fun and easy topic to connect and bond with your amigos.Ready to share what you like to watch? ¡Vamos!📚 Study along with the summary of this episode on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️https://latinele.com/likes-and-dislikes-in-spanish/🎧 Join our Spanish Beginner Supporters Club and get access to 100+ exclusive episodes to boost your español with confidence.❤️ And if you like our show, don’t forget to rate us on your listening app :)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐