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Having a hard time saying more than just “hola”? 😧 All those years of Spanish in school, only to freeze when your new friend María asks you "¿Cómo estás?" or "¿Qué haces?" If that's your case...Speaking Spanish for Beginners is here to help 🎧 Hosted by Marco Fierro, Spanish tutor and founder of Latin ELE, this podcast for Spanish beginners is perfect for English speakers starting from scratch. With easy-to-follow lessons, guided practice, and a fun "Latino" vibe, you'll learn the essentials to surprise your amigos with your Spanish skills. Join us and start speaking Spanish with confidence. ¡Vamos! More information on our website 👇 https://latinele.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speaking-spanish-for-beginners--4703290/support.

  1. TBSA #27 - Birthday Vocabulary in Spanish 🎂

    21h ago • Subscribers Only

    TBSA #27 - Birthday Vocabulary in Spanish 🎂

    🥳 Time to wish your amigos a happy birthday en español! ¡Vamos! Birthday Vocabulary ⬇️ Here are the key words from the episode — all commonly used in birthday celebrations: • La fiesta de cumpleaños – birthday party • La piñata – piñata • Los globos – balloons • La comida – food • La música – music • El pastel de cumpleaños – birthday cake • El regalo – gift • La vela – candle How to Say “Happy Birthday” in Spanish 🎂 Super simple: Feliz cumpleaños. In the episode, you’ll hear the correct pronunciation and practice saying it aloud. Birthday Song in Spanish 🎵 There are many versions across Spanish‑speaking countries. One of the most popular and simple ones goes like this: ¡Cumpleaños feliz! ¡Cumpleaños feliz! ¡Cumpleaños [name]! ¡Cumpleaños feliz! Join in and sing along to make someone’s special day even brighter. ¡Hasta pronto! Marco Want more resources to keep learning Spanish as a beginner? Visit ⬇️ https://latinele.com/spanish-beginners/

    8 min
  2. Are You Still a Beginner? Let’s Find Out

    2d ago ·  Bonus

    Are You Still a Beginner? Let’s Find Out

    🎧 Basic Spanish Conversations, short and sweet audio snippets that make learning Spanish enjoyable and accessible. Available on all major listening apps 👇 Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify 🤔 Think you’re already beyond the Spanish beginner level?  In this episode, you’ll hear an excerpt from my other show, Basic Spanish Conversation, where I tell the story of Tom Araya, the Chilean‑born vocalist of the band Slayer.  This short listening test will help you check your Spanish level and see if you’re ready to move from beginner to upper‑beginner. Are you ready for this challenge? ¡Vamos!  📝 Excerpt Transcript:  Entrevistadora: ¿Dónde y cuándo nació Tom Araya? Marco: Tom Araya nació en la ciudad de Viña del Mar, en Chile. Nació el 6 de junio de 1961. Chile es su país natal, pero luego se fue a Estados Unidos. Entrevistadora: ¿A qué edad se mudó a los Estados Unidos? Marco: Se mudó a los Estados Unidos a los cinco años, en 1966. Se fue a la ciudad de South Gate, California. Entrevistadora: ¿Qué instrumento toca? Marco: Toca el bajo. Entrevistadora: ¿A qué edad tuvo su primer bajo? Marco: Él tuvo su primer bajo a los ocho años. A esa edad comenzó a tocar el instrumento con canciones de los Beatles y Rolling Stones. ___ 💻 Full episode and transcript on Latin ELE blog 👇 https://latinele.com/spanish-preterite-tense-practice-tom-araya/ ¡Hasta pronto! Marco Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speaking-spanish-for-beginners--4703290/support.

    4 min

  3. 4d ago ·  Bonus

    Mini Challenge #2: 🧹 Can You Guess These 3 Cleaning Objects?

    🎧 Need more listening practice? Join Latin ELE Premium and unlock extra episodes to boost your español. Try it for FREE for 7 days, cancel anytime. 🧽 Put your Spanish to the test with this quick vocabulary game. I’ll describe three common cleaning objects en español, and you’ll try to guess each one from the clues. A fun, practical way to review everyday vocabulary and learn useful verbs like fregar, aspirar, and barrer. Ready to play? ¡Vamos! Items description 👇 1️⃣.Este objeto se usa para fregar los platos 2️⃣ Este objeto se usa para aspirar la alfombra 3️⃣ Este objeto se usa para barrer el piso 📚 More resources to IMPROVE YOUR SPANISH at Latin ELE 👇 https://latinele.com/ ❤️ And if you like our show, don’t forget to rate us on your listening app :) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speaking-spanish-for-beginners--4703290/support.

    5 min
  4. TBSA #26 - 🧹 Chores in Spanish

    5d ago • Subscribers Only

    TBSA #26 - 🧹 Chores in Spanish

    In 2006, two girls from Texas went viral on YouTube with a catchy song about chores: “Ayúdame, tengo muchos quehaceres.” That video became a fun classic for learning Spanish vocabulary related to household chores. In this episode, we’ll use that viral song to expand your vocabulary and learn useful words for everyday life. ¡Vamos! Chores in Spanish 🧹 Chores can be called “quehaceres del hogar” or “tareas del hogar.” When your house is sucia (dirty) and not limpia (clean), it’s time to limpiar (to clean) and do some quehaceres (chores). Common Household Chores The chores mentioned in ¡Ayúdame! include: • Arreglar el cuarto – to tidy up your room (also ordenar tu cuarto) • Hacer la cama – to make the bed • Cortar el césped – to cut the grass • Limpiar el baño – to clean the bathroom • Dar de comer al perro – to feed the dog • Lavar los platos – to wash the dishes • Pasar la aspiradora – to vacuum • Poner la mesa – to set the table • Quitar el polvo – to dust Watch the full original video ⬇️ https://youtu.be/4eJJF11bIxM?si=v74KqmBy4Kda_V7M ¡Hasta pronto! Marco Want more resources to keep learning Spanish as a beginner? Visit ⬇️ https://latinele.com/spanish-beginners/

    5 min
  5. Food Vocabulary 🥘 La Paila Marina 🇨🇱 (Spanish Quickie)

    May 28 ·  Bonus

    Food Vocabulary 🥘 La Paila Marina 🇨🇱 (Spanish Quickie)

    🎧 Spanish Quickie. Fast, easy lessons for beginners. Available on all major listening apps. 🇨🇱 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! Spanish Quickie is available on:  🎧 Apple Podcast 🎧 Spotify  ✉️ 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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speaking-spanish-for-beginners--4703290/support.

    3 min

  6. May 26 ·  Bonus

    Mini Challenge #1: La Vida de Alfredo (Spanish Beginner Listening Activity)

    🎁 Grab your FREE Spanish Starter Pack, 30 lessons to take YOUR first CONFIDENT STEPS en español. 📝 Ready for a quick Spanish test?  In this first Mini Challenge, you’ll listen to Alfredo describe his job at a tourism agency and try to answer two simple questions. A short, practical listening activity to put your Spanish to the test. Transcript available in the episode description. 📝 Questions:  1️⃣ ¿Qué hace Alfredo en su trabajo?  2️⃣ ¿Qué lugar prefieren sus clientes?  🎧 Spanish Beginner Listening Activity Transcript ⬇️ Me llamo Alfredo y trabajo en una agencia de turismo. En mi trabajo, muchos clientes me llaman para preguntar por lugares turísticos. Yo hablo con ellos sobre las opciones de viaje. También envío información sobre ofertas de viajes por correo. Muchos clientes viajan al Caribe, es un destino muy visitado. 📚 Additional recommend resources to study ⬇️ 👉 Spanish Present Tense Practice (Blog) 👉 Easy Spanish Present Tense for Beginners (Ebook) 👉 Latin ELE Premium (Apple Podcast) Have fun learning ESPAÑOL! Marco Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speaking-spanish-for-beginners--4703290/support.

    4 min
  7. TBSA #25 - Speaking About Languages in Spanish

    May 25 • Subscribers Only

    TBSA #25 - Speaking About Languages in Spanish

    💬 What languages do you speak? In this episode, you’ll learn essential vocabulary to talk about the languages you speak en español. A simple and super useful topic for real conversations. ¡Vamos! Basic Language Vocabulary ⬇️ la lengua materna = mother tongue la segunda lengua = second language el hablante nativo = native speaker un poco de = a little bit of Example: Soy hablante nativo de español. Mi lengua materna es el español. Hablo un poco de francés, es mi segunda lengua. Basic question and answer ⬇️ ¿Qué idiomas hablas? = What languages do you speak? Hablo + language = I speak + language Most spoken languages in the world ⬇️ En primer lugar: el chino, 920 millones de hablantes nativos En segundo lugar: el español, 475 millones de hablantes nativos En tercer lugar: el inglés, 373 millones de hablantes nativos Want more resources to keep learning Spanish as a beginner? Visit ⬇️ https://latinele.com/spanish-beginners/ ¡Hasta pronto! —Marco

    8 min
  8. Spanish Quickie: ⛱️ Common Places You Visit on Vacation

    May 22 ·  Bonus

    Spanish Quickie: ⛱️ Common Places You Visit on Vacation

    🎧 Spanish Quickie. Fast, easy lessons for beginners. Available on all major listening apps. 🌎 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/ Spanish Quickie is available on:  🎧 Apple Podcast 🎧 Spotify  Have fun! Marco Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speaking-spanish-for-beginners--4703290/support.

    3 min
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Having a hard time saying more than just “hola”? 😧 All those years of Spanish in school, only to freeze when your new friend María asks you "¿Cómo estás?" or "¿Qué haces?" If that's your case...Speaking Spanish for Beginners is here to help 🎧 Hosted by Marco Fierro, Spanish tutor and founder of Latin ELE, this podcast for Spanish beginners is perfect for English speakers starting from scratch. With easy-to-follow lessons, guided practice, and a fun "Latino" vibe, you'll learn the essentials to surprise your amigos with your Spanish skills. Join us and start speaking Spanish with confidence. ¡Vamos! More information on our website 👇 https://latinele.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speaking-spanish-for-beginners--4703290/support.

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