Beginners Spanish Podcast - Spanglish Friends

Spanglish Friends
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The podcast for ๐’•๐’“๐’–๐’† beginner Spanish learners! New episodes weekly ๐Ÿ†2026 Goodpods Top 50 Podcasts for Teaching ๐Ÿ†2025 Spotify Instant Hit Show + Most Talked About & Shared Show The ๐™Š๐™‰๐™‡๐™” 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 ๐ŸฅณWelcome to the Spanglish Friends community!

  1. How to Order Food at a Restaurant in Spanish | Beginner Guide

    2d ago

    How to Order Food at a Restaurant in Spanish | Beginner Guide

    Learn how to book a table, order food and drinks, and pay the bill in Spanish with confidence! In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you the essential Spanish phrases and vocabulary youโ€™ll need when eating at restaurants in Spanish-speaking countries. Youโ€™ll learn how to reserve a table, order your meal, ask for the bathroom, request the bill, and understand common questions your waiter might ask. Perfect for Spanish beginners, travellers, backpackers, and anyone wanting to feel more confident dining out in Spanish. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ In this episode, youโ€™ll learn: โœ… How to reserve a table and arrive at a restaurant with confidence โœ… How to order food and drinks using natural Spanish phrases โœ… How to ask for the bathroom, request the bill, and pay for your meal ๐ŸŽฏ Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week) Imagine youโ€™ve just walked into a restaurant. Whatโ€™s the very first thing you would say in Spanish? Maybe youโ€™re reserving a table with Quiero reservar una mesa, or perhaps youโ€™ve arrived and say Tengo una reserva a nombre deโ€ฆ Leave your answer in the comments or send us a DM, we LOVE seeing your progress!! ๐Ÿ’› Shoutout Special shoutout this week to Yasmin, who commented on our very first episode saying sheโ€™d just discovered the podcast and was finally starting her Spanish journey. Welcome to the Spanglish Friends family, Yasmin, weโ€™re so happy youโ€™re here! ๐Ÿ“ฒ Instagram & TikTok โ†’ @spanglish_friends ๐Ÿ“ง Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com ๐Ÿ“š 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com ๐ŸŽถ Music by @scotairdmusic

    15 min
  2. How to Catch a Bus in Spanish | Beginner Guide

    Jun 26

    How to Catch a Bus in Spanish | Beginner Guide

    Learn how to catch a bus, buy tickets, and use public transport in Spanish with confidence! In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you essential Spanish phrases and vocabulary for travelling by bus in Spanish-speaking countries. You'll learn how to ask where the bus stop is, find out which bus to take, buy a ticket, ask about fares, and understand common public transport announcements. Perfect for Spanish beginners, travellers, backpackers, and anyone wanting to feel more confident using Spanish in real-life situations. In this episode, you'll learn: โœ… How to ask where the bus stop is and which bus you need to take โœ… Essential Spanish vocabulary for buses, tickets, routes, and public transport โœ… How to buy a bus ticket, ask about prices, and understand common travel questions ๐ŸŽฏ Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week) Write a sentence asking where the bus is going. Leave your sentence in the comments or send us a DM, we LOVE seeing your progress!! ๐Ÿ’› Shoutout Special shoutout this week to JD who commented in episode 57 saying: Parece que Em y Val se llevan bien. Amazing work, JD. ยกBien hecho! ๐Ÿ“ฒ Instagram & TikTok โ†’ @spanglish_friends ๐Ÿ“ง Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com ๐Ÿ“š 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com ๐ŸŽถ Music by @scotairdmusic

    14 min
  3. How to Talk About the World Cup in Spanish | Football Spanish for Beginners

    Jun 19

    How to Talk About the World Cup in Spanish | Football Spanish for Beginners

    Learn how to talk about football, support your favourite team, and understand World Cup conversations in Spanish! In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you essential football and World Cup vocabulary in Spanish. You'll learn how to talk about the teams you support, understand common football terms like goal, referee, match, and score, and react naturally while watching a game with Spanish-speaking friends and family. Perfect for Spanish beginners, football fans, travellers, and anyone wanting to improve their Spanish listening and conversation skills through real-life topics. In this episode, you'll learn: โœ… How to talk about your favourite football team and say which country you support โœ… Essential World Cup and football vocabulary including goal, match, referee, player, and score โœ… Common Spanish reactions and expressions used during football matches Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week) Tell us which team you're supporting in the World Cup in Spanish! Example: Apoyo a Argentina. Leave your sentence in the comments or send us a DM, we LOVE seeing your progress!! Spanglish Friend Shoutout!  Special shoutout this week to Sara, who shared her Spanish learning goal of reaching A2 level by the end of summer while studying at least four hours each week. Amazing dedication, Sara. ยกBien hecho! ๐Ÿ“ฒ Instagram & TikTok โ†’ @spanglish_friends ๐Ÿ“ง Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com ๐Ÿ“š 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com ๐ŸŽถ Music by @scotairdmusic

    13 min
  4. How to Book Appointments and Make Reservations in Spanish | Phone Call Spanish for Beginners

    Jun 12

    How to Book Appointments and Make Reservations in Spanish | Phone Call Spanish for Beginners

    Learn how to book appointments, make reservations, and talk on the phone in Spanish with confidence! In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you essential phrases for booking doctor's appointments, dentist visits, haircuts, and restaurant reservations in Spanish. You'll learn how to ask for availability, suggest a different day or time, and confidently handle common phone conversations in real-life Spanish. Perfect for Spanish beginners, travelers, expats, and anyone wanting to improve their Spanish speaking and listening skills in everyday situations. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ In this episode, you'll learn: โœ… How to book an appointment in Spanish using polite phrases like Me gustarรญa agendar una cita โœ… Essential Spanish phone call greetings and expressions โœ… Different ways Spanish speakers answer the phone (ยฟHola?, ยฟBueno?, ยฟDiga?) โœ… How to ask about availability using ยฟTiene disponibilidad para...? โœ… How to request a specific day and time in Spanish โœ… How to confirm a booking and end a phone conversation politely ๐ŸŽฏ Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week) Practice how you would book a table at a restaurant in Spanish! Example: Me gustarรญa reservar una mesa para dos esta noche. Leave your sentence in the comments or send us a DM, we LOVE seeing your progress!! ๐Ÿ’› Shoutout  Special shoutout this week to Megan for sharing an excellent Spanish practice sentence from Episode 60: Esto no me queda bien. ยฟTienes una talla mรกs pequeรฑa? Amazing work, Megan. ยกBien hecho! ๐Ÿ“ฒ Instagram & TikTok โ†’ @spanglish_friends ๐Ÿ“ง Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com ๐Ÿ“š 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com ๐ŸŽถ Music by @scotairdmusic

    14 min
  5. How to Describe What Youโ€™re Wearing in Spanish | Beginner Spanish Clothing Vocabulary

    Jun 5

    How to Describe What Youโ€™re Wearing in Spanish | Beginner Spanish Clothing Vocabulary

    Learn how to say what youโ€™re wearing in Spanish like โ€œIโ€™m wearing a dress,โ€ โ€œI wear a jacket,โ€ and โ€œWhat are you wearing?โ€ ๐Ÿ‘—๐Ÿ‘• In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you essential clothing vocabulary, how to describe outfits naturally using llevo and uso, and how to ask someone what theyโ€™re wearing in real-life Spanish conversations. Perfect for Spanish beginners, travellers, and anyone wanting to improve their Spanish speaking and listening skills in everyday situations. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ In this episode, youโ€™ll learn: โœ… How to say what you are wearing using Spanish phrases like โ€œI am wearingโ€ฆโ€ โœ… How to use โ€œI wear / I am wearingโ€ to describe outfits โœ… How to correctly use Spanish articles for clothing (a / some forms) โœ… Common clothing vocabulary in Spanish (shirt, dress, shoes, jacket, etc.) โœ… How to describe your outfit using adjectives like โ€œnew,โ€ โ€œcolourful,โ€ and โ€œbigโ€ โœ… How to ask โ€œWhat are you wearing?โ€ in Spanish โœ… Beginner-friendly Spanish listening and conversation practice ๐ŸŽฏ Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week) Tell us what you are wearing today in Spanish! Example: Llevo una camiseta blanca y unos pantalones negros. Post your sentence in the comments or send us a DM, we LOVE seeing your progress!! ๐Ÿ’› Shoutout: Special shoutout this week to Soph for joining the conversation on Spotify with an awesome Spanish practice sentence, we love your energy and effort! ๐Ÿ“ฒ Instagram & TikTok โ†’ @spanglish_friends ๐Ÿ“ง Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com ๐Ÿ“š 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com ๐ŸŽถ Music by @scotairdmusic

    12 min
  6. Can Watching Movies Help You Learn Spanish? | Beginner Spanish Tips and Spanish Film Recommendations

    May 29

    Can Watching Movies Help You Learn Spanish? | Beginner Spanish Tips and Spanish Film Recommendations

    ๐ŸŽฌ 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. ๐Ÿ’› Giveaway (Australian Listeners) Weโ€™re giving away TWO double movie passes to the Australian Spanish & Latin American Film Festival, which runs from June-July 2026!   To enter: โ€ข Follow us on Instagram @spanglish_friends โ€ข Comment on our pinned post โ€ข Tag a friend you want to take to the festival!  Winners will announced Tuesday 9 June, 9am AEST via instagram  ๐Ÿ’› About the Australian Spanish & Latin American Film Festival ๐Ÿ“… Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Byron Bay & more. ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Full festival program: https://storage.googleapis.com/production-cms-storage-bucket/SFF26_Programme_DL_Web.pdf ๐ŸŒ More info: https://spanishfilmfestival.com/ ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ In this episode, youโ€™ll learn: โœ… Why Spanish movies feel difficult at first (and why thatโ€™s normal) โœ… How different accents and slang affect understanding โœ… What research says about learning languages through films โœ… How subtitles actually help beginners learn faster โœ… How to use movies to improve your Spanish (even as a beginner) โœ… Beginner-friendly listening practice and strategies ๐ŸŽฌ Films mentioned in this episode (Emโ€™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 Argentinaโ€™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. ๐ŸŽฏ 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! ๐Ÿ“ฒ Instagram & TikTok โ†’ @spanglish_friends ๐Ÿ“ง Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com ๐Ÿ“š 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com ๐ŸŽถ Music by @scotairdmusic Research mentioned in this episode (yeah, real studies here only) โ€ข The Language Learning Journal (2019) https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09571736.2019.1610033 โ€ข PLOS ONE (2016)  https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0158409

    15 min
  7. How to Say Youโ€™re Sick in Spanish | Beginner Spanish for Illness, Pain & Symptoms

    May 22

    How to Say Youโ€™re Sick in Spanish | Beginner Spanish for Illness, Pain & Symptoms

    Learn how to say โ€œIโ€™m sick,โ€ โ€œI donโ€™t feel well,โ€ โ€œmy head hurts,โ€ and other common illness phrases in Spanish๐Ÿค’ 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. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ In this episode, youโ€™ll learn: โœ… How to say you feel unwell โœ… How to say โ€œIโ€™m sickโ€โœ… How to describe pain using โ€œme dueleโ€ฆโ€ โœ… Common illnesses in Spanish like fever, cough, flu โœ…How to talk about severity  โœ… How to say how long youโ€™ve been sick โœ… Beginner Spanish conversation practice โœ… Real-life Spanish listening practice ๐ŸŽฏ 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!! ๐Ÿ’›Shoutout: Special shoutout again to Megan for joining our community via Spotify, we love having you here! ๐Ÿ“ฒ Instagram & TikTok โ†’ @spanglish_friends ๐Ÿ“ง Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com ๐Ÿ“š 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com ๐ŸŽถ Music by @scotairdmusic

    13 min
  8. How to Go Clothes Shopping in Spanish | Beginner Phrases For Sizes, Fitting Room & More

    May 15

    How to Go Clothes Shopping in Spanish | Beginner Phrases For Sizes, Fitting Room & More

    Do you know how to ask for your size, where the fitting room is, or say โ€œthis doesnโ€™t fitโ€โ€ฆ 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 youโ€™ll actually use when travelling or living abroad. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ In this episode, youโ€™ll: โœ… Learn how to ask where the fitting room is โœ… Learn how to ask for clothing sizes (S, M, L, XS, XL) โœ… Learn how to say โ€œdo you have this inโ€ฆ?โ€ โœ… Learn how to say if something fits well or not โœ… Learn how to ask for a bigger or smaller size โœ… Hear a natural mini conversation you can copy and use ๐ŸŽฏ Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week) Write a shopping conversation in Spanish: ๐Ÿ‘‰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! ๐Ÿ’› Shoutout: This weekโ€™s shoutout goes to Jess who commented on Spotify saying our episode โ€œwhat to say when you donโ€™t know what to sayโ€ was so helpful,  and โ€œyโ€™all have a new listener here!โ€ Welcome Jess, weโ€™re so glad youโ€™re part of the community! ๐Ÿ“ฒ Instagram & TikTok โ†’ @spanglish_friends ๐Ÿ“ง Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com ๐Ÿ“š 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com ๐ŸŽถ Music by @scotairdmusic

    12 min
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The podcast for ๐’•๐’“๐’–๐’† beginner Spanish learners! New episodes weekly ๐Ÿ†2026 Goodpods Top 50 Podcasts for Teaching ๐Ÿ†2025 Spotify Instant Hit Show + Most Talked About & Shared Show The ๐™Š๐™‰๐™‡๐™” 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 ๐ŸฅณWelcome to the Spanglish Friends community!

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