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Learn Spanish with short, easy audio lessons you can listen to anywhere - on your commute, at the gym, or doing chores. Each episode teaches real conversational Spanish for beginners: practical dialogues, essential vocabulary, and clear explanations in English. No apps to stare at, no grammar drills - just listen and start speaking Spanish. New Spanish lessons every day from Lisn, the audio-first language learning app.

  1. Episode 4

    La Sobremesa | Conversational Spanish From Spain

    Discover la sobremesa, Spain's after-meal chat tradition, and pick up real conversational Spanish phrases. In this lesson: • Learn what "la sobremesa" means and why it can last for hours in Spain • Understand the phrase "no tener prisa" and why nobody rushes after a meal • Compare Spain's long sobremesa to shorter versions in Latin America Vocabulary from this episode: la sobremesa - after-meal conversation time no tener prisa - to not be in a hurry quedarse de sobremesa - to stay talking at the table after eating el ritmo de vida - the pace of life disfrutar de la compañía - to enjoy the company Practice these phrases with the Lisn app: https://lisn.onelink.me/qwSi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=es-for-en&utm_content=la-sobremesa-por-que-los-espanoles-no-se-levanta-es

    La Sobremesa | Conversational Spanish From Spain

  2. Episode 6

    Spanish Siesta Myths | Spanish Phrases for Beginners

    Learn if Spaniards really nap daily and pick up fun Spanish phrases for beginners like 'caer redondo'. In this lesson: • Discover the real story behind the Spanish siesta tradition • Learn why the word 'siesta' comes from Latin • Practice three useful expressions about sleeping and napping Vocabulary from this episode: echar una siesta – to take a nap caer redondo – to fall asleep suddenly dormir como un tronco – to sleep like a log amanecer – dawn pereza – laziness costumbre – custom, habit Practice these phrases with the Lisn app: https://lisn.onelink.me/qwSi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=es-for-en&utm_content=la-siesta-mito-vs-realidad-es

    Spanish Siesta Myths | Spanish Phrases for Beginners

  3. Episode 7

    Coger in Spain vs Mexico: One Word, Two Meanings | Spanish Vocabulary

    Learn why 'coger' is safe in Spain but taboo in Mexican Spanish, plus safer words to use instead. In this lesson: • How 'coger' means 'to take' or 'to catch' a bus in Spain • Why the same word is vulgar and offensive in Mexican Spanish and most of Latin America • Which safer alternatives (tomar, agarrar) to use when traveling in Mexico or Latin America Vocabulary from this episode: coger (Spain) – to take/catch (a bus) tomar – to take agarrar – to grab/hold el autobús – the bus el bolso – the bag/purse el tren – the train un malentendido – a misunderstanding con tacto – with tact Practice these phrases with the Lisn app: https://lisn.onelink.me/qwSi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=es-for-en&utm_content=coger-una-palabra-dos-significados-muy-diferente-es-latam

    Coger in Spain vs Mexico: One Word, Two Meanings | Spanish Vocabulary

  4. Episode 9

    Carro vs Coche vs Auto | Spanish Phrases for Beginners

    Discover why Spanish has three words for car-carro, coche, auto-key spanish phrases for beginners to sound natural anywhere. In this lesson: • How Spain, Latin America, and the Southern Cone use different words for "car" • The surprising origin story behind the word "automóvil" • Simple tips to choose the right word depending on who you're talking to Vocabulary from this episode: carro – car (used in Latin America) coche – car (used in Spain) auto – car (used in Argentina, Chile, Uruguay) automóvil – automobile (formal term) arrancar – to start (a car) el garaje – garage el mecánico – mechanic Practice these phrases with the Lisn app: https://lisn.onelink.me/qwSi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=es-for-en&utm_content=carro-coche-auto-tres-palabras-un-objeto-es-latam

    Carro vs Coche vs Auto | Spanish Phrases for Beginners

  5. Episode 10

    Computadora vs Ordenador | Spanish for Beginners

    Learn why Spain says 'ordenador' and Latin America says 'computadora' in this Spanish for beginners lesson. In this lesson: • How 'ordenador' came from French, not English • Why Latin America uses 'computadora' or 'computador' instead • A funny real-life mix-up between a Mexican and a Spanish speaker Vocabulary from this episode: ordenador – computer (Spain) computadora – computer (Latin America, feminine) computador – computer (Latin America, masculine, e.g. Colombia/Chile) encender – to turn on funcionar – to work, to function calcular – to calculate videollamada – video call Practice these phrases with the Lisn app: https://lisn.onelink.me/qwSi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=es-for-en&utm_content=computadora-vs-ordenador-es-latam

    Computadora vs Ordenador | Spanish for Beginners

  6. Episode 11

    La Sobremesa Tradition | Spanish Immersion from Spain

    Discover la sobremesa, Spain's after-meal chat tradition, and get real Spanish immersion into everyday culture. In this lesson: • Learn what "la sobremesa" means and why Spaniards linger at the table for hours • Hear the expression "echar la sobremesa" used in a real family context • Compare Spain's slow after-meal culture with the faster pace in Latin America Vocabulary from this episode: - la sobremesa – after-meal conversation time - echar la sobremesa – to linger chatting after eating - no te levantes – don't get up - una copita – a little drink - sin prisa – without rushing - el postre – dessert - cariño – affection, warmth Practice these phrases with the Lisn app: https://lisn.onelink.me/qwSi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=es-for-en&utm_content=la-sobremesa-por-que-los-espanoles-no-se-levanta-es

    La Sobremesa Tradition | Spanish Immersion from Spain

  7. Episode 12

    Spanish Meal Times in Spain | Spanish for Travel (A2)

    Learn Spanish for travel: Spain's meal times, comer a las tres, cenar a las diez, plus key phrases. In this lesson: • Why lunch (comer) happens at 3pm and dinner (cenar) at 10pm in Spain • The historical reason behind Spain's late schedule (a 1940 time zone change) • How to use the phrase “te invito a comer” and talk about sobremesa Vocabulary from this episode: comer – to eat/have lunch cenar – to have dinner merienda – afternoon snack sobremesa – time spent talking after a meal te invito a comer – I invite you to lunch horario – schedule reloj – clock comida – meal/lunch Practice these phrases with the Lisn app: https://lisn.onelink.me/qwSi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=es-for-en&utm_content=horarios-de-comida-en-espana-comer-a-las-tres-ce-es

    Spanish Meal Times in Spain | Spanish for Travel (A2)

  8. Episode 13

    One Kiss, Two Kisses, or None? | Conversational Spanish (A2)

    Learn how to greet people correctly in Spanish—one kiss, two kisses, or a handshake—comparing Spain and Latin America. In this lesson: • How greetings differ between Spain and Latin America • Why one kiss, two kisses, or a handshake all depend on context • A useful phrase to save you from awkward greeting mishaps Vocabulary from this episode: - dos besos = two kisses - un beso = one kiss - dar la mano = to shake hands - mucho gusto = nice to meet you - no pasa nada = it's okay / no worries - saludar = to greet - mejilla = cheek Practice these phrases with the Lisn app: https://lisn.onelink.me/qwSi?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=es-for-en&utm_content=el-saludo-uno-dos-besos-o-ninguno-es-latam

    One Kiss, Two Kisses, or None? | Conversational Spanish (A2)
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Learn Spanish with short, easy audio lessons you can listen to anywhere - on your commute, at the gym, or doing chores. Each episode teaches real conversational Spanish for beginners: practical dialogues, essential vocabulary, and clear explanations in English. No apps to stare at, no grammar drills - just listen and start speaking Spanish. New Spanish lessons every day from Lisn, the audio-first language learning app.

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