Spanish for Beginners with Marco

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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...Spanish for Beginners Podcast 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/

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  1. 16h ago ·  Bonus · Subscribers Only

    Numbers in Motion 1: What’s Your Number? (0 to 10)

    Welcome to Numbers in Motion! A subscriber-exclusive audio series designed to help you catch and use numbers in real-life conversations without freezing up. Not a subscriber yet? Tap "Try Free" on Apple Podcasts to start your 7-day free trial and unlock the full course! 📞 Lesson 1: What’s Your Number? (0 to 10) Whether you’re exchanging contacts with a new friend or giving your details at a front desk, single-digit numbers are the foundation of everyday Spanish. In this quick audio lesson, you’ll learn how to ask for phone numbers, master pronunciation from 0 to 10, and test your ears with a real-time listening challenge. 📝 Quick Study Guide Key Numbers: 0 = cero 1 = uno 2 = dos 3 = tres 4 = cuatro 5 = cinco 6 = seis 7 = siete 8 = ocho 9 = nueve 10 = diez 🗣️ The Golden Phrase: To ask for someone’s phone number, simply say: 👉 ¿Cuál es tu número? (What’s your number?) 🎧 Listening Exercise Answers (Listen to the audio first before checking below!) 👉 57 134 10 27 59 👉 1 392 64 58 71 👉 34 159 50 21 67 💡 Host Tip: Replay the audio exercise as many times as you need until each digit pops out naturally. 📚 For more content to learn Spanish, visit our website: https://latinele.com/

    Numbers in Motion 1: What’s Your Number? (0 to 10)

  2. 16h ago ·  Bonus · Subscribers Only

    Numbers in Motion 2: When’s Your Birthday? (11 to 29)

    Saying your birth date, talking about ages, or understanding numbers between 11 and 29 often trips beginners up, especially with irregular forms like once or quince. In this audio lesson, you’ll discover the easy trick behind the "veinti-" family, learn how to ask for birthdays naturally, and listen to a real native dialogue. 📝 Quick Study Guide The Tricky Teens (11 to 19): 11 = once 12 = doce 13 = trece 14 = catorce 15 = quince 16 = dieciséis 17 = diecisiete 18 = dieciocho 19 = diecinueve The 20s Pattern: 20 = veinte 21 to 29 = veinti- + single digit (veintiuno, veintidós, veintitrés, veinticuatro, veinticinco...) 🗣️ The Golden Phrase: To ask someone when their birthday is, simply say: 👉 ¿Cuándo es tu cumpleaños? (When is your birthday?) 🎧 Dialogue Transcript (Test your ears with the audio first before checking the script!) Leticia: ¿Cuándo es tu cumpleaños, Marco? Marco: Es el 19 de julio. ¿Y tu cumpleaños, Leticia? Leticia: Mi cumpleaños es el 23 de septiembre. 💡 Host Tip: Notice how numbers 21 through 29 are written and pronounced as a single combined word starting with veinti-! Practice saying your own birth date out loud so it rolls off your tongue automatically next time someone asks. 📚 For more content to learn Spanish, visit our website: https://latinele.com/

    Numbers in Motion 2: When’s Your Birthday? (11 to 29)

  3. 16h ago ·  Bonus · Subscribers Only

    Numbers in Motion 3: How Old Are You? (30 to 99)

    Once you reach 30, Spanish numbers become much more predictable! In this audio lesson, you’ll learn the universal pattern to build any number from 30 up to 99, how to ask and talk about someone's age naturally, and listen to a real native dialogue comparing family ages. 📝 Quick Study Guide The Tens (Las decenas): 30 = treinta 40 = cuarenta 50 = cincuenta 60 = sesenta 70 = setenta 80 = ochenta 90 = noventa The Easy Pattern (31 to 99): 👉 Tens + y + unit (Unlike the 20s, these are separated into three words) 33 = treinta y tres 55 = cincuenta y cinco 99 = noventa y nueve 🗣️ The Golden Phrase: To ask someone how old they are, simply say: 👉 ¿Cuántos años tienes? (How old are you?) (To ask about a third person: "¿Cuántos años tiene tu padre / madre?") 🎧 Dialogue Transcript (Test your listening skills with the audio first before checking the script!) Leticia: ¿Cuántos años tiene tu padre? Marco: Mi padre tiene 73 años, es viejito. ¿Y tu madre, Leticia? Leticia: Mi madre tiene 55, es un poco más joven que tu padre. 💡 Host Tip: Pay close attention to sesenta (60) and setenta (70). They sound very similar! The key is listening for the -s- in se-sen-ta versus the -t- in se-ten-ta. 📚 For more content to learn Spanish, visit our website: https://latinele.com/

    Numbers in Motion 3: How Old Are You? (30 to 99)

  4. 16h ago ·  Bonus · Subscribers Only

    Numbers in Motion 4: How Much for This? (100 to 999)

    Whether you're shopping at an electronics store or asking for the bill at a market, numbers in the hundreds pop up everywhere. In this audio lesson, you’ll master the rule between cien and ciento, learn how to form amounts like 250 or 515 effortlessly, and listen to a shopping dialogue. 📝 Quick Study Guide The 100 Rule: 100 = cien (never say "un cien") 101 to 199 = ciento + smaller number 116 = ciento dieciséis 120 = ciento veinte 184 = ciento ochenta y cuatro The Other Hundreds: 200 = doscientos 300 = trescientos 400 = cuatrocientos 500 = quinientos (watch out for this irregular one!) 600 = seiscientos 700 = setecientos 800 = ochocientos 900 = novecientos Combining Hundreds: To form amounts like 250 or 515, simply place the smaller number directly after the hundred: 250 = doscientos cincuenta 515 = quinientos quince 🗣️ The Golden Phrase: To ask how much an item costs, say: 👉 ¿Cuánto vale…? (How much is…? / How much does it cost?) 🎧 Dialogue Transcript (Listen closely to the audio first before checking the script!) Cliente: ¿Cuánto vale este celular Samsung? Vendedora: Vale 200 dólares. Cliente: ¿Y este Google Obsidiana? Vendedora: Ese vale 470 dólares. Cliente: ¿Y este iPhone? Vendedora: El iPhone vale 999 dólares. 💡 Host Tip: Pay special attention to 500 (quinientos), 700 (setecientos), and 900 (novecientos). They don't follow the exact spelling of cinco, siete, or nueve, so keep your ears open for those unique root changes! 📚 For more content to learn Spanish, visit our website: https://latinele.com/

    Numbers in Motion 4: How Much for This? (100 to 999)

  5. 16h ago ·  Bonus · Subscribers Only

    Numbers in Motion 5: How Many People? (1,000 to Millions)

    From comparing city populations to understanding big statistics, large numbers sound intimidating...Until you break them into bite-sized chunks! In this final audio lesson, you’ll discover the rule for mil vs. millones, master the Spanish punctuation switch for dots and commas, and listen to a real conversation comparing populations in Mexico City and Chile. 📝 Quick Study Guide The Thousands (Los miles): 1.000 = mil (never say "un mil") Other thousands: number + mil 2.000 = dos mil 5.000 = cinco mil 100.000 = cien mil The Millions (Los millones): 1.000.000 = un millón (singular) 2.000.000 = dos millones (plural) 5.000.000 = cinco millones 70.000.000 = setenta millones 100.000.000 = cien millones ⚠️ The Dot vs. Comma Switch: In Spanish, dots (.) are used to separate thousands, while commas (,) mark decimals. This is the exact opposite of English. (Spanish: 1.000 = one thousand | English: 1,000) How to Say Big Numbers ⬇️ Simply say the largest section first, followed by the rest: 85.500 = ochenta y cinco mil quinientos 55.230 = cincuenta y cinco mil doscientos treinta 10.853 = diez mil ochocientos cincuenta y tres 4.535.000 = cuatro millones quinientos treinta y cinco mil 🎧 Dialogue Transcript (Train your ear with the audio first before checking the script!) Marco: Leti, tú eres de Ciudad de México, ¿no? ¿Cuántos habitantes hay en Ciudad de México? Leti: Hay alrededor de 9.200.000 habitantes. ¿Y en tu ciudad? Marco: En mi ciudad, Concepción, hay menos gente. Hay 239.000 personas. 💡 Host Tip: Remember that un millón takes the singular form, but every number above one switches to the plural millones (dos millones, tres millones...). Break any monster number into its natural commas/dots, and read each block just like a simple 1–999 number followed by mil or millones! 📚 For more content to learn Spanish, visit our website: https://latinele.com/

    Numbers in Motion 5: How Many People? (1,000 to Millions)

  6. 2d ago ·  Bonus

    The Chupacabras: Latin America's Most Famous Monster

    💀 More afraid of speaking Spanish than El Chupacabras? Grab your FREE Spanish Starter Pack and start speaking with confidence from day one. 👻 A mysterious creature that attacks animals at night?  In this episode of Spanish for Beginners, you'll discover El Chupacabras, one of Latin America's most famous legends. 🎧 Through a Spanish beginner listening activity, you'll learn: 👹 What El Chupacabras looks like 🌙 What it does during the night 🗣️ Spanish vocabulary related to legends, monsters, and Halloween A spooky and fun way to improve your Spanish while exploring a legendary creature known throughout Latin America. ¿Te atreves a conocer al Chupacabras? 👻🦇🌙 📝 Study along with the transcript at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/el-chupacabras-spanish-horror-tale/ 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco

    The Chupacabras: Latin America's Most Famous Monster

  7. 4d ago

    🎃 Can You Catch These 3 Halloween Numbers in Spanish?

    ☝️ Ready to master numbers from zero to millions? Check out Numbers in Motion, a mini course to use números with confidence.  How old is Halloween, and how many trick-or-treaters actually knock on your door? In this spooky episode of Spanish for Beginners, you’ll train your ear to catch numbers in Spanish through fun Halloween facts. 🎧 As you listen, you'll practice: 🔢 Recognizing high-frequency numbers in natural speech (from tens to thousands!) 👻 How to talk about the history of la Noche de Brujas 🎃 The shocking record weight of the world's biggest pumpkin A quick, bite-sized listening challenge designed for A1 learners who want to practice números en español. ¡Vamos! 📝 Listening Activity Transcript:  Algunos números interesantes de la Noche de Brujas. ¿Cuántos años tiene Halloween? Halloween tiene más de 2000 años. Es una celebración de origen celta. ¿Cuántos niños tocan a tu puerta? Depende de tu ubicación, pero en promedio entre 40 y 100 niños en Estados Unidos. Y si vives en una zona muy poblada, el número puede ser de hasta 300 niños. ¡Ay, Dios! Y finalmente... ¿Cuánto pesa la calabaza de Halloween más grande? Pesa 3.156 libras, una calabaza cultivada por Ron Wallace de Rhode Island. Este peso se registró en octubre de 2026. __ 👻 Is speaking Spanish scarier than seeing Freddy Krueger in your dreams? Face your fears and get your FREE Spanish Starter Pack to begin having real conversations with confidence ⬇️ https://latinele.com/spanish-starter-pack/ 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco

    🎃 Can You Catch These 3 Halloween Numbers in Spanish?

  8. 6d ago ·  Bonus

    Would You Follow the Cry? The Legend of La Llorona (Basic Spanish Conversations)

    😵‍💫 Pasados driving you crazy? Get Stories to Explore Spanish Past Tenses, a FREE ebook + audio that makes the past tenses finally make sense. 👻 A mysterious cry in the middle of the night... would you follow it? In this special episode of Spanish for Beginners, you'll listen to the legend of La Llorona, one of the most famous ghost stories in Latin America. This episode comes from my upper-beginner podcast, Basic Spanish Conversations, and will give you a taste of longer Spanish conversations and storytelling. Along the way, you'll practice: 🌙 Listening to a traditional Latin American legend 📖 Understanding a story told in Spanish ⏳ Hearing the Spanish past tenses in context A perfect challenge for learners who are ready to go beyond beginner Spanish and discover the world of stories en español. ¿Te atreves a escuchar a La Llorona? 👻🌙 📚 Study along with the transcript:  https://latinele.com/la-llorona-spanish-horror-story/ 📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/ 🤝 Take the next step in your Spanish journey. Book a lesson with Marco and start speaking en español today. ❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ¡Hasta la próxima! —Marco

    Would You Follow the Cry? The Legend of La Llorona (Basic Spanish Conversations)
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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...Spanish for Beginners Podcast 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/

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