Beginners Spanish Podcast - Spanglish Friends

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• Can Watching Movies Help You Learn Spanish? | Beginner Spanish 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• How to Know When Spanish Gender Breaks the 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• How to Have Your First Conversation in Spanish | Introduce Yourself in Spanish for Beginners 06.03.2026 15min

  Meeting someone for the first time in Spanish? 🤝Would you confidently introduce yourself — or panic after saying hola?In Episode 50, Em and Val celebrate fifty episodes of Spanglish Friends by helping you have your first real conversation in Spanish using the language you already know — step by step.You’ll learn how to introduce yourself naturally: your name, age, where you’re from, where you live, what you do, what you like, and even your mascotas 🐶 — using simple beginner Spanish you can start speaking straight away.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll:✅ Learn how to say your name and age (Me llamo…, Tengo… años)✅ Learn how to say where you’re from and where you live (Soy de…, Vivo en…)✅ Describe your living situation (Vivo con… / Vivo solo/a)✅ Talk about your job or studies (Soy… / Trabajo en…)✅ Talk about the weather in your city (Hace calor / hace frío)✅ Share your likes using Me gusta…✅ Introduce your pet and say its name✅ Hear two full beginner introductions you can copy and practise🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Write your own Spanish introduction using at least TWO of the structures from this episode.👉 Example: Me llamo Alex.Soy de Australia y vivo en la ciudad. Me gusta el café.Val will help correct your sentence if needed!💛 Thank you for being part of our first 50 episodes — this conversation is proof of how far you’ve come.📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic
• How to Ask Prices and Bargain in Spanish | Beginner Spanish Shopping Phrases 27.02.2026 14min

  Shopping in a Spanish-speaking country? 🛍️One of the first things you’ll need to know is how to ask prices, point to what you want, and say if something is too expensive.In Episode 49, Em and Val teach beginner Spanish learners how to shop confidently in Spanish — from asking How much is that? to saying I want this one and even bargaining politely — using simple, real-life Spanish you can start using straight away.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll:✅ Learn how to ask prices using ¿Cuánto cuesta…? and ¿Cuánto es…?✅ Learn how to say this vs that using este, esta, ese, esa (and plural forms)✅ Point to items near or far when shopping✅ Learn how to say something is too expensive (está caro / está cara)✅ Learn how to ask for a discount politely✅ Hear a short mini shopping conversation you can copy and practise🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Say for the word imán - would you sau ese or esa, or este or esta? Val will help correct your sentence if needed!💛 Don’t forget to follow, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend planning a trip (or a shopping spree 😉).📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic
• How to Ask Someone About Their Job in Spanish | Beginner Spanish Lesson 20.02.2026 11min

  Meeting someone new in Spanish and not sure how to ask what they do for work — or how to respond without feeling awkward? This episode has you covered.In Episode 48, Em and Val teach beginner Spanish learners how to ask someone about their job in Spanish, react naturally when they answer, and keep the conversation going with simple follow-up questions — using real, everyday Spanish you can start using straight away.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll:✅ Learn 3 natural ways to ask “What do you do for work?” in Spanish(¿A qué te dedicas?, ¿En qué trabajas?, ¿Cuál es tu profesión?)✅ Learn how to react naturally with phrases like qué interesante, qué bueno, ah, genial✅ Keep the conversation flowing with easy follow-up questions(¿Te gusta tu trabajo?, ¿Trabajas algunos días desde casa?)✅ Hear a short mini conversation you can copy and practise🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Tell us in Spanish:👉 Your favourite reaction phrase from this episodeExample: ¡Ah, qué interesante!Or: ¡Ah, genial!Val will help correct your sentence if needed!💛 Don’t forget to follow, leave a review, and share this episode with someone learning Spanish.📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic
• How to Talk About Love in Spanish | Beginner Guide and Valentine’s Day Phrases 13.02.2026 11min

  Valentine’s Day is here 💕 — and what better time to learn how to talk about love in Spanish?In Episode 47, Em and Val teach beginner Spanish learners how to express love, talk about relationships, and share Valentine’s Day plans using simple, real-life Spanish you can start using straight away — even if you’re just starting out.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll:✅ Learn how to say I love you in Spanish — and when to use te quiero vs te amo✅ Talk about your loved ones using beginner vocabulary (partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, husband/wife)✅ Learn how to say you have a date using tengo una cita con…✅ Talk about Valentine’s Day plans using the simple future (voy a + verb)✅ Hear a short mini conversation you can copy and practice🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Tell us in Spanish:👉 One sentence about love or your Valentine’s Day plansExample: Voy a salir a cenar con mi pareja.Or: Tengo una cita con mi novio.Val will help correct your sentence if needed!💛 Don’t forget to follow, leave a review, and share this episode with someone you love (or someone learning Spanish 😉).📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic
• How to Describe Your Home in Spanish | Beginner Spanish Lesson 06.02.2026 12min

  Once you know how to say where you live, the next question usually is: ¿Y con quién vives? — who do you live with?In Episode 46, Em and Val help beginner Spanish learners describe their home in Spanish — whether you live in a house or an apartment, what it’s like, and who you live with — using simple, real-life Spanish you can start using straight away.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll:✅ Learn how to say what type of home you live in using vivo en una casa / vivo en un apartamento✅ Describe your home using ser (mi casa es grande, pequeña, acogedora)✅ Learn beginner adjectives like big, small, and cosy✅ Say who you live with using vivo con or how to say you live alone✅ Hear a short mini conversation you can copy and practise🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Tell us in Spanish:👉 What type of home you live in and one detail about itExample: Vivo en un apartamento pequeño y vivo solo.Val will help correct your sentence if needed in the comments! 💛 Don’t forget to follow, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend learning Spanish.📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic
• How to Describe Where You Live in Spanish | Beginner Spanish Lesson 30.01.2026 16min

  One of the first questions you’ll hear when meeting someone in Spanish is: ¿Dónde vives? — Where do you live?But how do you answer beyond just naming a place?In Episode 45, Em and Val teach you how to describe where you live in Spanish as a beginner — including your city or town, the weather, and what you think about it — using simple, real-life Spanish you can start using straight away.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll:✅ Learn how to say where you live using vivir (vivo en…)✅ Talk about different places like cities, towns, suburbs, and the countryside✅ Describe the weather and climate using hace calor / hace frío✅ Share your opinion about your city using beginner-friendly adjectives✅ Hear a short mini conversation you can copy and practise🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Tell us in Spanish:👉 Where you live and one detail about it (weather, size, or opinion)Example: Vivo en una ciudad pequeña y hace calor.Val will help correct your sentence if needed!💛 Don’t forget to follow, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend learning Spanish📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic
• How to Talk About Your Job in Spanish | Beginner Spanish Lesson 23.01.2026 11min

  ¿A qué te dedicas? — which literally means “to what do you dedicate yourself?”In Episode 44, Em and Val break down this essential phrase and teach you how to answer clearly, even if your job is unusual or you’re a student. You’ll also learn when to use soy + profession and trabajo + en/como to explain your job naturally.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll:✅ Learn how to answer ¿A qué te dedicas? in beginner-friendly Spanish✅ Discover the difference between soy + profession vs trabajo + en/como✅ Learn common jobs and how to adapt them for gender✅ Tips for describing uncommon jobs so natives understand you✅ Hear a mini conversation with simple, real examples🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Tell us in Spanish in the comments:👉 Your job using soy… or trabajo como…Val will help you translate if your profession is tricky!💛 Don’t forget to follow, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who wants to talk about their job in Spanish confidently.📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic
• How to Say Where You Are From and Where You Live in Spanish | Beginner Spanish 16.01.2026 12min

  One of the first things beginners want to say in Spanish is who they are and where they live — but many feel they need perfect pronunciation, no accent, and zero nerves. Here’s the truth: it doesn’t have to be perfect to be understood 💥In Episode 43, Em and Val break down the exact phrases you need to introduce yourself naturally in Spanish, even as a complete beginner. You’ll learn how to confidently say your nationality, city, and ask someone else where they’re from — without overthinking it.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll:✅ Learn how to say your nationality using soy + nationality✅ Understand how to say where you currently live using vivo en + place✅ Discover the difference between ¿De dónde eres? vs ¿Dónde vives?✅ Hear a simple mini conversation and see how it’s used in real life✅ Get tips for beginner-friendly Spanish introductions🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Tell us in Spanish in the comments:👉 Your nationality using soy + nationality👉 Where you live using vivo en + cityVal will reply and help you perfect your sentence!💛 Don’t forget to follow, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who wants to start speaking Spanish confidently.📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic