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  #73 - Your In‑Laws in Spanish 18.08.2026 3мин

  💪 Join my Spanish Beginner Intensive Program and start having YOUR FIRST CONVERSATIONS en español.In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll learn how to talk about your in‑laws en español.We explore the essential vocabulary of the familia política: los suegros, los cuñados, el yerno, and la nuera.You’ll hear a short audio and practice identifying each family member.A simple, friendly lesson perfect for beginners who want to describe their family and understand others when they talk about theirs.📚 More family members vocabulary at LatinELEhttps://latinele.com/family-vocabulary-in-spanish/ ❌ Avoid embarrasing mistakes with DONT SCREW UP SPANISH, your FREE guide to stay safe and sound en español ⬇️https://latinele.com/dontscrewupspanish/❤️ 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?⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  #72 - Your Extended Family in Spanish: Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, and More! 11.08.2026 4мин

  💪 Join my Spanish Beginner Intensive Program and start having YOUR FIRST CONVERSATIONS en español.👴🏻 In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll learn how to talk about your extended family en español. We cover the essential vocabulary: los abuelos, los tíos, los primos, los sobrinos, and los nietos.You’ll hear a short audio and practice identifying each family member.A simple, friendly lesson perfect for beginners who want to describe their family and understand others when they talk about theirs.📚 More family members vocabulary at LatinELEhttps://latinele.com/family-vocabulary-in-spanish/ ❌ Avoid embarrasing mistakes with DONT SCREW UP SPANISH, your FREE guide to stay safe and sound en español ⬇️https://latinele.com/dontscrewupspanish/❤️ 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?⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  #71 - 🏠 Your Nuclear Family in Spanish: Parents, Children, Siblings 04.08.2026 4мин

  💪 Join my Spanish Beginner Intensive Program and start having YOUR FIRST CONVERSATIONS en español.🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll learn how to talk about your nuclear family en español.  We cover the essential vocabulary: los padres, papá y mamá, los hijos, el hijo, la hija, and los hermanos.You’ll hear a short audio, practice identifying each family member, and learn how native speakers actually use these words in everyday conversations.A simple, friendly lesson perfect for beginners who want to describe their family and understand others when they talk about theirs.📚 More family members vocabulary at LatinELEhttps://latinele.com/family-vocabulary-in-spanish/ ❌ Avoid embarrasing mistakes with DONT SCREW UP SPANISH, your FREE guide to stay safe and sound en español ⬇️https://latinele.com/dontscrewupspanish/❤️ 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?⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  #70 - Relatives in Spanish ❌ The Mistake Everyone Makes 29.07.2026 2мин

  💪 Join my Spanish Beginner Intensive Program and start having YOUR FIRST CONVERSATIONS en español.In this Spanish Quickie, we clear up a super common mistake: thinking that “relativos” means “relatives.” It doesn’t!You’ll learn why relativos is a false friend and what it actually means in Spanish. More importantly, you’ll discover the correct word: parientes, which refers to all your relatives — cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, everyone.We also look at another false friend: parientes vs. parents, and how to use padres correctly.A simple, friendly episode to help you avoid confusion and sound more natural en español.📚 More resources to boost your Spanish at Latin ELE ⬇️https://latinele.com/❌ Avoid embarrasing mistakes with DONT SCREW UP SPANISH, your FREE guide to stay safe and sound en español ⬇️https://latinele.com/dontscrewupspanish/❤️ 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?⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  69 😏 27.07.2026 3мин

  ❌ Don't Screw Up Spanish, the FREE guide that keeps your Spanish (and dignity) safe. We’re celebrating Episode 69 with a light‑hearted lesson on how Spanish speakers use certain informal, strong expressions related to your "private parts."You’ll learn two common vulgar words you’ll hear in casual conversations across different countries and you’ll see how their meaning often goes far beyond the literal.It’s a fun, culturally rich episode to help you understand real Spanish in the wild. Just be mindful of when and how you use these expressions.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?⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  #68 - Por qué vs. Porque: What’s the Difference? 23.07.2026 2мин

  👉 More resources to boost your español at Latin ELE⁉️ Confused about the difference between por qué and porque? In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll learn exactly when to use por qué to ask why and when to use porque to say because.Through a simple dialogue and clear examples, you’ll finally understand how these two similar‑looking words work in real Spanish conversations.Perfect for beginners who want to avoid common mistakes and sound more natural en español.📝 Dialogue transcriptA: ¿Por qué aprendes inglés?B: Porque quiero viajar a Estados Unidos 😵‍💫 Struggling to get started en español? Join my Spanish Intensive Program (September 2026) ⬇️https://latinele.com/spanishintensiveprogram/❌ Avoid common (and embarrasing) Spanish beginner mistakes with Don't Screw Up SpanishMore 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?⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  #67 - The Right Way to Say “Likewise” in Spanish 20.07.2026 2мин

  🎁 Get DON'T SCREW UP SPANISH. Your FREE guide that keeps your Spanish (and dignity) safe.How do you say “likewise” in Spanish? 🤔In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll learn the natural ways to reply to good wishes and greetings using igualmente, igual, and tú también.These are essential Spanish conversation phrases you’ll hear every day, whether someone tells you que tengas un buen día or sends you a friendly compliment.Discover when to use each option, the difference between formal and casual replies, and how native speakers keep conversations polite and natural.A simple, practical Spanish lesson for beginners and travelers who want to sound more confident en español. ¡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?⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  #66 - How to Say “It Doesn’t Work” in Spanish 🛠️ (Correctly) 13.07.2026 3мин

  🎁 Get DON'T SCREW UP SPANISH. Your FREE guide that keeps your Spanish (and dignity) safe.Do you say “mi laptop no trabaja”? ❌In this Spanish Quickie, you’ll learn why that’s incorrect and how native speakers actually say “it doesn’t work” using the verb funcionar.A good way to learn the contrast between verbs trabajar and funcionar, with easy-to-follow examples so you can start using them correctly. A simple but essential tip that will instantly make your Spanish sound 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?⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  #65 - Soccer Player Names in Spanish ⚽️ 08.07.2026 2мин

  🏆 Learn more SOCCER VOCABULARY at Latin ELELearn the essential soccer player positions in Spanish with this Spanish Quickie.You’ll hear a short audio introducing key fútbol roles like el portero (goalie), el defensa (defender), el mediocampista (midfielder), and el delantero (striker).Perfect for Spanish learners who want to talk about sports, understand match commentary, or chat with amigos who love fútbol.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?⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  #64 - ⚽️ Basic Soccer Vocabulary in Spanish 02.07.2026 3мин

  💪 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?⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  #63 - How to Say “What Do You Mean?” in Spanish 29.06.2026 3мин

  🎁 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?⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  #62 - ⏱️ Tiempo in Spanish: 3 Meanings Every Beginner Should Know 22.06.2026 2мин

  🙈 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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  #61 - 🤬 3 Spanish Cuss Words Every Learner Should Know 15.06.2026 4мин

  🎁 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?⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  #60 - 🇸🇻 El Salvador in Basic Spanish (🎧 Spanish Listening Practice) 11.06.2026 3мин

  🌴 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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  #59 - Discover the Marble Chapels in Chile 🇨🇱 (Spanish for Traveling) 08.06.2026 3мин

  🌴 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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  #58 - Discover Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷 (Spanish for Travelers) 04.06.2026 3мин

  🌴 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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  #57 - What to Do in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia 🇨🇴 (Learn Spanish Travel Vocabulary) 01.06.2026 3мин

  🌴 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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  #56 - Food Talk 🇩🇴 Dominican Mangú (Spanish Food Vocabulary) 27.05.2026 3мин

  🧳 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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  #55 - La Paila Marina 🥘 (Spanish Food Vocabulary) 25.05.2026 2мин

  🧳 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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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  #54 - San Pedro de Atacama 🇨🇱 (Spanish Beginner Listening Practice) 23.05.2026 4мин

  🧳 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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️