Learn Spanish

Roy Coughlan

Learn Spanish Podcast — Real Conversations for Real Spanish Learners Learn Spanish Podcast is a language-learning show where a real beginner learns Spanish in real time, alongside an experienced teacher. Hosted by Roy Coughlan (the student) and Ania (the teacher and co-host, also known from Learn Polish Podcast), each episode breaks down practical Spanish vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation through natural conversation rather than scripted lessons. Unlike traditional language courses, this podcast follows an authentic learning journey: mistakes, corrections, and progress happen live on air, making it ideal for beginner and intermediate Spanish learners who want to hear how real language acquisition actually works. Episodes cover everyday vocabulary, common phrases, grammar explanations, cultural context, and conversational practice for anyone learning Spanish as a second language. Perfect for commuters, travelers, expats, and self-taught learners who want an engaging, low-pressure way to build Spanish listening comprehension and speaking confidence episode by episode. New episodes regularly. Learn Spanish the natural way, one real conversation at a time.

  1. 3 hr ago

    #15 Bicicletas, Libros y Arañas: Spanish Q&A Continues

    In this episode, Roy and Ania continue their conversational practice with a fresh round of everyday questions in Spanish. Topics range from possessions (¿tienes una bicicleta?, ¿tienes muchos libros?) to family size (mi familia es pequeña), nationality and culture (talking about Poland, Polish cinema, and its link to Łódź), and personal details like being a student, favorite books, dietary choices, and fears, including a fun mix-up between arañas (spiders) and ananas (pineapple). They also touch on well-known figures like Ed Sheeran to practice talking about where people are from, closing out the conversation-style format from the previous episode. 🇪🇸 Perfect for: Beginners continuing to build conversational confidence with everyday personal questions in Spanish. 🔗 About Your Host (Roy Coughlan) Explore more podcasts: Find all podcasts at the PodFather NetworkWebsite: https://roycoughlan.com/Need help running your business? If you are looking for a Virtual Assistant and get reliable support for your daily operations.Virtual Assistants: https://va.world/Private Networking Group: Learn about a Private Networking Group in 50 US States & 46+ Countries with 695+ Members https://connectedleaders.academyBrain Upgrade: https://brainupgrade.org/Authority Alliance: A Foundation of Experts — https://www.theauthorityalliance.com🤝 Meet Your Co-Host — Ania, Teatro de Idiomas  Hi, I'm Ania, founder of Teatro de Idiomas. Learning Spanish or Polish with us isn't just effective, it's fun, inspiring, and super exciting. We teach through Spanish, English, or Russian, so you can learn in a language you already feel comfortable with. 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teatrodeidiomas/ 🌐 Website: https://teatrodeidiomas.pl/pl/ #LearnSpanish #LearnSpanishPodcast #SpanishForBeginners #SpanishConversation #SpanishPractice #LanguageLearning #EspañolParaTodos #Podcast #LearnLanguages #BeginnerSpanish #SpanishQandA

    #15 Bicicletas, Libros y Arañas: Spanish Q&A Continues
  2. 1 day ago

    #14 Las Preguntas: Practicing Spanish Through Everyday Questions | Learn Spanish Podcast

    In this episode, Roy and Ania put everything learned so far into practice through a series of everyday conversational questions in Spanish. They cover personality traits (¿eres una persona paciente o impaciente?), pets, general mood, siblings, friendships, and family, along with fun tangents about celebrities like Shakira and Enrique Iglesias. Roy also practices describing physical traits like eye color (a veces azul, a veces verde) and responds to a range of personal questions using the verbs and vocabulary built up across earlier episodes, wrapping up with a well-earned congratulations from Ania on how far his Spanish has come. 🇪🇸 Perfect for: Beginners ready to move from isolated vocabulary and verb drills into real conversational practice. 🔗 About Your Host (Roy Coughlan) Explore more podcasts: Find all podcasts at the PodFather NetworkWebsite: https://roycoughlan.com/Need help running your business? If you are looking for a Virtual Assistant and get reliable support for your daily operations.Virtual Assistants: https://va.world/Private Networking Group: Learn about a Private Networking Group in 50 US States & 44+ Countries with 675+ Members https://connectedleaders.academyBrain Upgrade: https://brainupgrade.org/🤝 Meet Your Co-Host — Ania, Teatro de Idiomas  Hi, I'm Ania, founder of Teatro de Idiomas. Learning Spanish or Polish with us isn't just effective, it's fun, inspiring, and super exciting. We teach through Spanish, English, or Russian, so you can learn in a language you already feel comfortable with. 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teatrodeidiomas/ 🌐 Website: https://teatrodeidiomas.pl/pl/ #LearnSpanish #LearnSpanishPodcast #SpanishForBeginners #SpanishConversation #SpanishPractice #LanguageLearning #EspañolParaTodos #Podcast #LearnLanguages #BeginnerSpanish #SpanishQandA

    #14 Las Preguntas: Practicing Spanish Through Everyday Questions | Learn Spanish Podcast
  3. 2 days ago

    #13 Sentimientos y Sensaciones: Feelings in Spanish | Learn Spanish Podcast

    In this episode, Roy and Ania tie together the verbs learned in previous episodes, estar and tener, to talk about feelings and sensations in Spanish. For feelings, they use estar, covering words like contento (content), alegre (cheerful), feliz (happy), triste (sad), preocupado (worried), enfadado (angry), enamorado (in love), serio (serious), aburrido (bored), and cansado (tired). For physical sensations, they switch to tener, working through tener frío (to be cold), tener calor (to be hot), tener dolor (to have pain), tener sueño (to be sleepy), and tener hambre (to be hungry). Ania also teaches Roy how to say lo siento or perdón for I'm sorry, before wrapping up with a question for listeners to answer in the comments. 🇪🇸 Perfect for: Beginners who've learned estar and tener and are ready to put them to practical use talking about feelings and physical sensations. 🔗 About Your Host (Roy Coughlan) Explore more podcasts: Find all podcasts at the PodFather NetworkWebsite: https://roycoughlan.com/Need help running your business? If you are looking for a Virtual Assistant and get reliable support for your daily operations.Virtual Assistants: https://va.world/Private Networking Group: Learn about a Private Networking Group in 50 US States & 44+ Countries with 675+ Members https://connectedleaders.academyBrain Upgrade: https://brainupgrade.org/🤝 Meet Your Co-Host — Ania, Teatro de Idiomas  Hi, I'm Ania, founder of Teatro de Idiomas. Learning Spanish or Polish with us isn't just effective, it's fun, inspiring, and super exciting. We teach through Spanish, English, or Russian, so you can learn in a language you already feel comfortable with. 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teatrodeidiomas/ 🌐 Website: https://teatrodeidiomas.pl/pl/ #LearnSpanish #LearnSpanishPodcast #SpanishForBeginners #SpanishVocabulary #Sentimientos #SerVsEstarVsTener #SpanishGrammar #LanguageLearning #EspañolParaTodos #Podcast #LearnLanguages #BeginnerSpanish

    #13 Sentimientos y Sensaciones: Feelings in Spanish | Learn Spanish Podcast
  4. 3 days ago

    #12 Tener: Learn "To Have" in Spanish | Learn Spanish Podcast

    In this episode, Roy and Ania cover the irregular verb tener, meaning to have. Ania walks Roy through the present tense forms: tengo, tienes, tiene, tenemos, tenéis, and tienen, then explains that tener is used to talk about possessions. They work through a range of practical examples, including tengo una tarta en la mesa (I have a cake on the table), tienes el móvil roto (your phone is broken), tengo unas gafas de sol (I have sunglasses), tiene dos gatos (he/she has two cats), tienes mucho dinero (you have a lot of money), tenemos frío (we are cold), and tienen deberes (they have chores), before Roy finishes by translating tengo dinero and no tengo el móvil on his own. 🇪🇸 Perfect for: Beginners ready to learn how to talk about possessions and a few common idiomatic uses of tener in Spanish. 🔗 About Your Host (Roy Coughlan) Explore more podcasts: Find all podcasts at the PodFather NetworkWebsite: https://roycoughlan.com/Need help running your business? If you are looking for a Virtual Assistant and get reliable support for your daily operations.Virtual Assistants: https://va.world/Private Networking Group: Learn about a Private Networking Group in 50 US States & 44+ Countries with 675+ Members https://connectedleaders.academyBrain Upgrade: https://brainupgrade.org/🤝 Meet Your Co-Host — Ania, Teatro de Idiomas  Hi, I'm Ania, founder of Teatro de Idiomas. Learning Spanish or Polish with us isn't just effective, it's fun, inspiring, and super exciting. We teach through Spanish, English, or Russian, so you can learn in a language you already feel comfortable with. 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teatrodeidiomas/ 🌐 Website: https://teatrodeidiomas.pl/pl/ #LearnSpanish #LearnSpanishPodcast #SpanishForBeginners #SpanishVocabulary #VerboTener #SpanishGrammar #LanguageLearning #EspañolParaTodos #Podcast #LearnLanguages #SpanishVerbs #BeginnerSpanish

    #12 Tener: Learn "To Have" in Spanish | Learn Spanish Podcast
  5. 4 days ago

    #11 Estar: Learn the Other "To Be" in Spanish | Learn Spanish Podcast

    In this episode, Roy and Ania introduce the verb estar, Spanish's other verb for to be. Ania walks Roy through the present tense forms: estoy, estás, está, estamos, estáis, and están, then explains the key distinction from the verb ser covered in an earlier episode: ser is used for things like nationality and profession, while estar is used for location. They practice with a series of example sentences, including la tarta está en la mesa (the cake is on the table), ahí están las sillas (there are the chairs), el baño está arriba (the bathroom is upstairs), and allí está mi libro (there is my book), giving Roy a clear, practical feel for when to reach for estar instead of ser. 🇪🇸 Perfect for: Beginners ready to tackle the classic ser vs estar distinction and start describing where things are located in Spanish. 🔗 About Your Host (Roy Coughlan) Explore more podcasts: Find all podcasts at the PodFather NetworkWebsite: https://roycoughlan.com/Need help running your business? If you are looking for a Virtual Assistant and get reliable support for your daily operations.Virtual Assistants: https://va.world/Private Networking Group: Learn about a Private Networking Group in 50 US States & 44+ Countries with 675+ Members https://connectedleaders.academyBrain Upgrade: https://brainupgrade.org/🤝 Meet Your Co-Host — Ania, Teatro de Idiomas  Hi, I'm Ania, founder of Teatro de Idiomas. Learning Spanish or Polish with us isn't just effective, it's fun, inspiring, and super exciting. We teach through Spanish, English, or Russian, so you can learn in a language you already feel comfortable with. 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teatrodeidiomas/ 🌐 Website: https://teatrodeidiomas.pl/pl/ #LearnSpanish #LearnSpanishPodcast #SpanishForBeginners #SpanishVocabulary #VerboEstar #SerVsEstar #SpanishGrammar #LanguageLearning #EspañolParaTodos #Podcast #LearnLanguages #BeginnerSpanish

    #11 Estar: Learn the Other "To Be" in Spanish | Learn Spanish Podcast
  6. 4 days ago

    #10 Los Lugares del Trabajo: Workplace Vocabulary in Spanish | Learn Spanish Podcast

    In this episode, Roy and Ania cover a full set of vocabulary for workplaces and everyday locations in Spanish. They work through la panadería (bakery), el banco (bank), el hospital, la escuela (school), la farmacia (pharmacy), el teatro (theatre), el restaurante, el correos (post office), el taller (mechanic's shop), el tribunal (court), la comisaría (police station), la peluquería (hairdresser), la librería (library), el gimnasio, la zapatería (shoe shop), la oficina, el aeropuerto, and el supermercado. Ania then has Roy practice using the phrase yo voy a for I go to, building simple sentences like yo voy al gimnasio and yo voy al supermercado. 🇪🇸 Perfect for: Beginners looking to build a practical vocabulary set for talking about everyday places and errands in Spanish. 🔗 About Your Host (Roy Coughlan) Explore more podcasts: Find all podcasts at the PodFather NetworkWebsite: https://roycoughlan.com/Need help running your business? If you are looking for a Virtual Assistant and get reliable support for your daily operations.Virtual Assistants: https://va.world/Private Networking Group: Learn about a Private Networking Group in 50 US States & 44+ Countries with 675+ Members https://connectedleaders.academyBrain Upgrade: https://brainupgrade.org/🤝 Meet Your Co-Host — Ania, Teatro de Idiomas  Hi, I'm Ania, founder of Teatro de Idiomas. Learning Spanish or Polish with us isn't just effective, it's fun, inspiring, and super exciting. We teach through Spanish, English, or Russian, so you can learn in a language you already feel comfortable with. 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teatrodeidiomas/ 🌐 Website: https://teatrodeidiomas.pl/pl/ #LearnSpanish #LearnSpanishPodcast #SpanishForBeginners #SpanishVocabulary #LosLugares #SpanishForWork #LanguageLearning #EspañolParaTodos #Podcast #LearnLanguages #BeginnerSpanish #SpanishPhrases

    #10 Los Lugares del Trabajo: Workplace Vocabulary in Spanish | Learn Spanish Podcast
  7. 25 Aug

    #9 La Ropa — Clothes and Accessories in Spanish

    In this episode of Learn Spanish Podcast, Roy and Aña cover clothing and accessories vocabulary — from everyday basics like pantalones (pants) and camisa (shirt) to trickier ones like el jersey (sweater, with that easy-to-mispronounce "j" sound) and el bañador (swimming costume). Aña leads Roy through each word, they practice pronunciation together, and Roy puts it into practice describing what he likes to wear. A short, practical lesson you can repeat and practice on your own. Vocabulary covered: Los pantalones — pantsLa falda — skirtLa camisa — shirtEl vestido — dressEl jersey — jersey/sweaterLa camiseta — t-shirtLos vaqueros — jeansEl zapato / los zapatos — shoe / shoesLa chaqueta — jacketEl velo — veilEl bolso — bag/handbagEl bañador — swimming costumeLa bufanda — scarfEl calcetín / los calcetines — sock / socksLa gorra — capEl guante — gloveLas gafas de sol — sunglassesLa corbata — tieLa mochila — rucksack/backpackEl gorro — woolly hat🔗 About Your Host (Roy Coughlan) Explore more podcasts: Find all podcasts at the PodFather Network Website: https://roycoughlan.com/ Need help running your business? If you are looking for a Virtual Assistant and get reliable support for your daily operations. Virtual Assistants: https://va.world/ Private Networking Group: Learn about a Private Networking Group in 50 US States & 44+ Countries with 675+ Members https://connectedleaders.academy Brain Upgrade: https://brainupgrade.org/ 🤝 Meet Your Co-Host — Ania, Teatro de Idiomas Hi, I'm Ania, founder of Teatro de Idiomas. Learning Spanish or Polish with us isn't just effective, it's fun, inspiring, and super exciting. We teach through Spanish, English, or Russian, so you can learn in a language you already feel comfortable with. 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teatrodeidiomas/ 🌐 Website: https://teatrodeidiomas.pl/pl/ #LearnSpanish #SpanishPodcast #SpanishVocabulary #SpanishForBeginners #LanguageLearning #SpanishLessons #EstudiarEspañol #SpanishClothing #AprenderEspañol #LearnALanguage

    #9 La Ropa — Clothes and Accessories in Spanish
  8. 18 Jul

    #8 Querer - Learn to Say "I Want" in Spanish

    Episode 8 — Querer: Learn to Say "I Want" in Spanish | Learn Spanish PodcastIn this short lesson, Roy and Ana cover the verb querer, meaning to want. Ana walks Roy through the full present tense conjugation: yo quiero, tú quieres, ella quiere, nosotros queremos, vosotros queréis, and ellos/ellas quieren. They then put it into practice with a simple, memorable example, yo quiero pizza, giving Roy a chance to build his first full sentence expressing a want in Spanish.🇪🇸 Perfect for: Beginners who want a short, practical lesson on expressing wants and preferences in Spanish.🔗 About Your Host (Roy Coughlan)Explore more podcasts: Find all podcasts at the PodFather NetworkWebsite: https://roycoughlan.com/Need help running your business? If you are looking for a Virtual Assistant and get reliable support for your daily operations.Virtual Assistants: https://va.world/Private Networking Group: Learn about a Private Networking Group in 50 US States & 42 Countries with 675+ Members https://connectedleaders.academy/Brain Upgrade: https://brainupgrade.org/🤝 Meet Your Co-Host — Ania, Teatro de IdiomasHi, I'm Ania, founder of Teatro de Idiomas. Learning Spanish or Polish with us isn't just effective, it's fun, inspiring, and super exciting. We teach through Spanish, English, or Russian, so you can learn in a language you already feel comfortable with.📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teatrodeidiomas/🌐 Website: https://teatrodeidiomas.pl/pl/#LearnSpanish #LearnSpanishPodcast #SpanishForBeginners #SpanishVocabulary #VerboQuerer #SpanishGrammar #LanguageLearning #EspañolParaTodos #Podcast #LearnLanguages #SpanishVerbs #BeginnerSpanish

    #8 Querer - Learn to Say "I Want" in Spanish

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Learn Spanish Podcast — Real Conversations for Real Spanish Learners Learn Spanish Podcast is a language-learning show where a real beginner learns Spanish in real time, alongside an experienced teacher. Hosted by Roy Coughlan (the student) and Ania (the teacher and co-host, also known from Learn Polish Podcast), each episode breaks down practical Spanish vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation through natural conversation rather than scripted lessons. Unlike traditional language courses, this podcast follows an authentic learning journey: mistakes, corrections, and progress happen live on air, making it ideal for beginner and intermediate Spanish learners who want to hear how real language acquisition actually works. Episodes cover everyday vocabulary, common phrases, grammar explanations, cultural context, and conversational practice for anyone learning Spanish as a second language. Perfect for commuters, travelers, expats, and self-taught learners who want an engaging, low-pressure way to build Spanish listening comprehension and speaking confidence episode by episode. New episodes regularly. Learn Spanish the natural way, one real conversation at a time.