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• #64 - ⚽️ Basic Soccer Vocabulary in Spanish 02.07.2026 3min

  💪 Join our Spanish Intensive Program and build the confidence to chat with your amigos.⚽️ Learn the essential soccer vocabulary in Spanish with this Spanish Quickie.You’ll hear a short audio explaining the basic rules of fútbol and discover key words like equipo (team), cancha (field), balón or pelota (ball), gol, meter goles, and tiempo añadido.Perfect for Spanish learners who want to talk about sports, understand match commentary, or chat with amigos who love fútbol. Ready? ¡Vamos! 📚 Study this episode along with the summary on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️https://latinele.com/soccer-vocabulary-in-spanish/More content to learn Spanish at Latin ELE ⬇️https://latinele.com/❤️ if you enjoyed this quickie, drop a five-star review and share it with your friends. After all, who doesn’t love a good quickie?⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• #63 - How to Say “What Do You Mean?” in Spanish 29.06.2026 3min

  🎁 Get DON'T SCREW UP SPANISH. Your FREE guide that keeps your Spanish (and dignity) safe.😵‍💫 Confused about how to say “what do you mean?” in Spanish? In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll learn why ¿qué significas? is wrong and how native speakers actually ask for clarification using ¿qué quieres decir?A simple, essential tip that will make your Spanish sound instantly more natural. ¡Vamos!More content to boost your Spanish on our website ⬇️https://latinele.com/☕️ Invite me to a coffee to create more content for you ⬇️https://buymeacoffee.com/latinele❤️ if you enjoyed this quickie, drop a five-star review and share it with your friends. After all, who doesn’t love a good quickie?⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• #62 - ⏱️ Tiempo in Spanish: 3 Meanings Every Beginner Should Know 22.06.2026 2min

  🙈 Avoid embarrassing Spanish mistakes! Grab Don’t Screw Up Spanish, the guide that keeps your Spanish (and dignity) safe.⏳ Tiempo can mean time, weather, or even grammar tense... But how do you know which one is which?In this Spanish Quickie, learn the three most common meanings of tiempo with simple examples like tanto tiempo, ¿qué tiempo hace?, and tiempo pasado.Perfect for beginners who want to understand Spanish in real context.✉️ Want to submit your own questions? Join the Latin ELE newsletter. Unsubscribe anytime. https://latinele.com/newsletter/❤️ If you enjoyed this quickie, leave a five‑star review and share it with amigos. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• #61 - 🤬 3 Spanish Cuss Words Every Learner Should Know 15.06.2026 4min

  🎁 Get DON'T SCREW UP SPANISH , your FREE guide that keeps your Spanish (and dignity) safe.🤬 Curious how Spanish speakers actually swear? In this not‑so‑family‑friendly Spanish Quickie, you’ll learn the meaning and real‑world uses of three common cuss words: mierda, hijo de puta, and jódete.Ready to swear like a sailor en español? ¡Vamos!📚 Study along with the summary on Latin ELE bllog 👇https://latinele.com/spanish-swear-words-every-learner-should-know/❤️ if you enjoyed this quickie, drop a five-star review and share it with your friends. After all, who doesn’t love a good quickie?⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• #60 - 🇸🇻 El Salvador in Basic Spanish (🎧 Spanish Listening Practice) 11.06.2026 3min

  🌴 Get travel‑ready en español with Go Places with Spanish.🇸🇻 Learn about El Salvador in this beginner‑friendly Spanish Quickie. You’ll hear Salvadoran teacher Milton describe his country while you practice listening for three key details: its population, its tropical climate, and the natural features you can find there. A simple, engaging activity for Spanish learners who love travel. ¡Vamos!📚 Full episode on El Salvador on the podcast Basic Spanish Conversations 👇https://latinele.com/exploring-el-salvador/🎧 Listen to Spanish Qué Chivo on all major listening apps 👇https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/aprendespanishcon-ralph/✉️ 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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• #59 - Discover the Marble Chapels in Chile 🇨🇱 (Spanish for Traveling) 08.06.2026 3min

  🌴 Get travel‑ready en español with Go Places with Spanish.Discover Las Capillas de Mármol, one of the most stunning natural wonders in the Chilean Patagonia.In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll learn what these marble caves are, where they’re located, and why their bright white interior makes them look like chapels.A simple, engaging listening activity for Spanish beginners who love travel and nature. ¡Vamos!📚 Full lesson on Las Capillas de Mármol (Chile) on Latin ELE's bloghttps://latinele.com/marble-chapels-chile-travel-spanish/✉️ 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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• #58 - Discover Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷 (Spanish for Travelers) 04.06.2026 3min

  🌴 Get travel‑ready en español with Go Places with Spanish.🇦🇷 Discover Buenos Aires, the multicultural capital of Argentina. In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll hear Argentine teacher Melany describe what the city is like and why it’s her favorite place.Learn key travel vocabulary, from ciudad multicultural to asado, conciertos, and tango.A perfect mini‑listening activity for Spanish beginners who love to travel. ¡Vamos!✍️ Reach out to Melany 👇Website: https://easyargentinespanish.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/easyargentinespanish/✉️ 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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• #57 - What to Do in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia 🇨🇴 (Learn Spanish Travel Vocabulary) 01.06.2026 3min

  🌴 Get travel‑ready en español with Go Places with Spanish.🇨🇴 Discover Cartagena de Indias, one of Colombia’s most colorful and historic cities.In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll listen to a short audio where Jessica, a Colombian teacher, explains three things you can do in Cartagena.A perfect mini‑listening activity for Spanish beginners who love to travel. ¡Vamos!🎧 Listen to the full interview in Basic Spanish Conversations (podcast + transcript) ⬇️https://latinele.com/exploring-colombia/✉️ 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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• #56 - Food Talk 🇩🇴 Dominican Mangú (Spanish Food Vocabulary) 27.05.2026 3min

  🧳 Get ready for your next trip with Spanish for Tourists, starting in June. Limited spots. 🍽️ Ever tried mangú, one of the Dominican Republic’s most iconic dishes? In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll listen to a short conversation with Dominican teacher Jelissa, who explains what’s in this traditional breakfast and when people normally eat it.Before you listen, keep these questions in mind:1️⃣ ¿Qué ingredientes tiene el mangú?2️⃣¿Cuándo se come normalmente?Perfect for Spanish beginners who want to learn real food vocabulary and boost their listening skills with authentic, simple Spanish. ¡Vamos!✉️ 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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• #55 - La Paila Marina 🥘 (Spanish Food Vocabulary) 25.05.2026 2min

  🧳 Get ready for your next trip with Spanish for Tourists, starting in June. Limited spots. 🇨🇱 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!✉️ 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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• #54 - San Pedro de Atacama 🇨🇱 (Spanish Beginner Listening Practice) 23.05.2026 4min

  🧳 Get ready for your next trip with Spanish for Tourists, starting in June. Limited spots. 🇨🇱 Ever heard of San Pedro de Atacama? Geysers, crystal‑clear skies, and the driest desert in the world. It’s one of Chile’s most fascinating destinations. In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll discover San Pedro through a short listening activity. Here are the comprehension questions 👇1️⃣ ¿Dónde está San Pedro? (North, south… where exactly?)2️⃣ ¿Qué hay? (What’s there?)3️⃣ ¿Qué no hay? (What isn’t there?)¡Vamos!✉️ 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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• #53 - What Does "Pura Vida" Mean? 🇨🇷 Learn This Costa Rican Slang 22.05.2026 2min

  🧳 Get ready for your next trip with Spanish for Tourists, starting in June. Limited spots. Ever heard someone say “¡Pura vida!” and wondered what it actually means? 🇨🇷In Costa Rica, this tiny phrase is everywhere: In greetings, goodbyes, questions, reactions, and everyday conversations.But it doesn’t translate the way you might expect...In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll listen to Costa Rican teacher Arturo explain the many meanings and uses of pura vida.Perfect for Spanish beginners and travelers who want to understand real Costa Rican slang and sound more natural on their next trip. ¡Vamos!✉️ 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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• #52 - Animals You Can Find in Costa Rica 🇨🇷 (Spanish Listening) 20.05.2026 3min

  🧳 Get ready for your next trip with Spanish for Tourists, starting in June. Limited spots. 🇨🇷 Costa Rica is famous for its incredible biodiversity. And today you’ll learn how to talk about some of its most iconic animals en español.In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll listen to a short real conversation with Arturo, a teacher from Costa Rica, who shares three fascinating animals you can find in his country..Ready to test your Spanish with Costa Rica’s wildlife? ¡Vamos!✉️ 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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• #51 - What Does Chido Mean? 🇲🇽 Learn This Mexican Slang 18.05.2026 2min

  🧳 Get ready for your next trip with Spanish for Tourists, starting in June. Limited spots. 🇲🇽 In this Spanish Quickie, you'll learn the meaning of "Chido", a word Mexicans use frequently. Can you understand what it means? Let's find out in this episode. ¡Vamos!🌵 Want to learn more about Mexico? Listen to the full episode on Latin ELE's blog 👇https://latinele.com/exploring-mexico/✉️ 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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• #50 - What Makes Tikal Special? 🇬🇹 (Spanish Listening Practice) 14.05.2026 3min

  🧳 Get ready for your next trip with Spanish for Tourists, starting in June. Limited spots. 🇬🇹 In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll listen to a short excerpt from Chatting in Latino Spanish where a guest describes Tikal, Guatemala. One of the most iconic Mayan archaeological sites in Central America. Questions ❓1️⃣ ¿Por qué Tikal es un destino turístico popular? 2️⃣ ¿Cómo es Tikal? Ready to see how much you understand? ¡Vamos!Key vocabulary 👇🪨 Ruinas: ruins🔥 Cálido: warm/hot🌳 Selva: rainforest✉️ 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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• #49 - ✈️ At the Airport Before Your Flight (Spanish Listening Practice) 11.05.2026 2min

  🌴 Grab your FREE Spanish Adventures Companion, a handy guide packed with essential travel phrases to help you move around en español with confidence.🛩️ In this Spanish Quickie, listen to a short audio about preparing to board a plane and learn essential airport vocabulary like billete, tarjeta de embarque, número de vuelo, asiento y puerta de embarque.Perfect for beginners who want practical Spanish they can actually use while traveling.📚 Study along with the summary on Latin ELE blog https://latinele.com/airport-spanish-vocabulary-lesson/More content to learn Spanish on our website 👇https://latinele.com/❤️ If you enjoyed this quickie, leave a five‑star review and share it with amigos. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• #48 - 🏝️ 5 Common Travel Destinations in Spanish (Beginner Listening Practice) 07.05.2026 3min

  🧳 Get ready for your next trip with the Spanish Adventures Companion, a handy guide packed with essential travel phrases to help you move around en español with confidence.🌎 Learn how to talk about your favorite travel destinations en español.In this Spanish Quickie, listen to a short audio describing five common places:  el río, la playa, el lago, las montañas y el bosque, and the activities you can do in each one.Perfect for beginners who want practical, real‑life Spanish for their next adventure.📝 Transcript, summary, and flashcards available on the Latin ELE blog 👇https://latinele.com/common-travel-destinations-spanish/❤️ If you enjoyed this quickie, leave a five‑star review and share it with amigos. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• #47 - Speak Star Wars in Spanish: Jedi, Sith & More 04.05.2026 3min

  👉 Join my Spanish lessons and go from Padawan to Spanish Jedi. Learn Star Wars vocabulary in Spanish! In this May the 4th special, practice words like Jedi, Sith, and la Fuerza with a fun listening activity. Perfect for beginners who want to improve Spanish with movies and pop culture.¡Que la fuerza te acompañe! (May the Force be with you!)More content to learn Spanish on our website 👇https://latinele.com/❤️ If you enjoyed this quickie, leave a five‑star review and share it with amigos. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• #46 - 🇲🇽 Cinco de Mayo in Spanish: Beginner Listening Practice 01.05.2026 3min

  😵‍💫 Need help making sense of Spanish? Book a lesson and start speaking en español with confidence.🎉 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo en español.In this Spanish Quickie, listen to a short description of the celebration and learn essential vocabulary like comida mexicana, música mariachi, desfiles, and more.A fun, simple way to connect with Mexican culture while training your Spanish ear.📝 Transcript and summary available on the Latin ELE blog 👇https://latinele.com/learn-spanish-cinco-de-mayo-words/❤️ If you enjoyed this quickie, leave a five‑star review and share it with amigos. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• #45 - 🏨 Spanish Hotel Vocabulary: Reception, Room, Breakfast & More 27.04.2026 3min

  ✈️ Get ready for your next trip with the Spanish Adventures Companion, a handy guide packed with essential travel phrases to help you move around en español with confidence.🏨 Planning a trip?In this Spanish Quickie, listen to a short description of a typical hotel stay, from check‑in to check‑out, and learn essential travel vocabulary like recepción, recepcionista, habitación, llave, desayuno, and more.Perfect for beginners who want practical Spanish they can actually use on their next adventure.📚 Full transcript available on the Latin ELE blog ⬇️https://latinele.com/basic-spanish-hotel-vocabulary/🧳 Not feeling confident in your next viaje? Go Places with Spanish equips you with the essentials to navigate common travel situations. ❤️ If you enjoyed this quickie, leave a five‑star review and share it with amigos. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️