Beginners Spanish Podcast - Spanglish Friends

Spanglish Friends
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The podcast for 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒆 beginner Spanish learners! New episodes weekly 🏆2026 Goodpods Top 50 Podcasts for Teaching 🏆2025 Spotify Instant Hit Show + Most Talked About & Shared Show The 𝙊𝙉𝙇𝙔 podcast hosted in 95% English. Super slow Spanish, with explanations from a native English speaker that actually make sense Co-hosted by experienced Spanish teacher Val from Venezuela & and Em, Australian native English-speaker who has spent the last 10 years learning Spanish from scratch Follow us on socials Instagram and TikTok @Spanglish_Friends 🥳Welcome to the Spanglish Friends community!

  1. How to Talk About Mother’s Day in Spanish | Beginner Spanish for Cards, Compliments & Plans

    2 DAYS AGO

    How to Talk About Mother’s Day in Spanish | Beginner Spanish for Cards, Compliments & Plans

    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 do Example: 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

    13 min
  2. How to Know When Spanish Gender Breaks the Rules | Exceptions Explained for Beginners

    1 MAY

    How to Know When Spanish Gender Breaks the Rules | Exceptions Explained for Beginners

    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

    14 min
  3. How to Say If You Get Along With Someone in Spanish | Beginner Spanish Relationships & Personality

    24 APR

    How to Say If You Get Along With Someone in Spanish | Beginner Spanish Relationships & Personality

    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 why Examples: 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

    16 min
  4. How to Talk About Friendships in Spanish | Describe Your Friends + Guest Savin from Ele-Frente

    17 APR

    How to Talk About Friendships in Spanish | Describe Your Friends + Guest Savin from Ele-Frente

    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! 🎉 💛 Shoutout This 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_frente He 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

    13 min
  5. How to Talk About the Beach in Spanish | Beginner Spanish Beach Vocabulary & Activities

    10 APR

    How to Talk About the Beach in Spanish | Beginner Spanish Beach Vocabulary & Activities

    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 + verb Example: 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

    14 min
  6. How to Talk About Easter in Spanish | Easter Vocabulary & Traditions for Beginners

    3 APR

    How to Talk About Easter in Spanish | Easter Vocabulary & Traditions for Beginners

    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

    13 min
  7. How to Describe What Someone Looks Like in Spanish | Beginner Spanish for Friends and Family

    27 MAR

    How to Describe What Someone Looks Like in Spanish | Beginner Spanish for Friends and Family

    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 ojos Example: 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

    14 min
  8. How to Talk About Your Daily Routine in Spanish | Reflexive Verbs for Beginners

    20 MAR

    How to Talk About Your Daily Routine in Spanish | Reflexive Verbs for Beginners

    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 word Example: 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

    14 min
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The podcast for 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒆 beginner Spanish learners! New episodes weekly 🏆2026 Goodpods Top 50 Podcasts for Teaching 🏆2025 Spotify Instant Hit Show + Most Talked About & Shared Show The 𝙊𝙉𝙇𝙔 podcast hosted in 95% English. Super slow Spanish, with explanations from a native English speaker that actually make sense Co-hosted by experienced Spanish teacher Val from Venezuela & and Em, Australian native English-speaker who has spent the last 10 years learning Spanish from scratch Follow us on socials Instagram and TikTok @Spanglish_Friends 🥳Welcome to the Spanglish Friends community!

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