Let’s Talk Spanish | Spanish Listening Practice with Travel & Culture
Improve your Spanish listening and explore the Hispanic world with the Let’s Talk Spanish Podcast! Each episode is spoken in clear, slow Spanish - perfect for beginner and low intermediate Spanish learners. You’ll discover the best things to do, see and eat across Hispanic countries - while learning in a fun, engaging way. No mind-numbing grammar. Just real, conversational Spanish to help you understand more and finally feel confident speaking. I’m Shandon, an English native who became fluent in Spanish. I’ve been learning Spanish for 15 years and have lived in 5 Spanish speaking countries. Now I help other learners finally speak Spanish confidently too - through this podcast and my Conversation Club, where you can meet, connect and practice speaking with other like-minded learners. With over 250K downloads, this podcast has already helped thousands speak better Spanish. Now it’s your turn. Listen today and take the next big step toward speaking with confidence!
Episodes
Learn Spanish while discovering how to live a longer, happier life in this episode of the Let’s Talk Spanish podcast!
Did you know there’s an area in Costa Rica where people regularly live into their 90s and past 100 - at much higher rates than average?
That area is Nicoya, one of just five ‘Blue Zones’ in the world.
In this intermediate Spanish listening practice, you’ll learn:
- What Blue Zones are
- ...
Get an introduction to Costa Rica in this Spanish listening practice!
Costa Rica is a slightly lesser-known Spanish speaking country but one that’s becoming more and more popular.
In this episode for intermediate and beginner Spanish learners who want to practice Spanish listening, I talk about:
- Costa Rica’s national dish, Gallo Pinto
- The incredible cross-country journey you can do in 6 hours
- Some interestin...
Improve your Spanish listening while learning about the food, culture and nature of Colombia, one of my favourite countries!
I spent 3 months living in Colombia and fell in love with it. So I’m sharing my love for the country while helping you learn Spanish with this learner-friendly Spanish listening practice.
Listen to me speaking Spanish as I talk about:
- Colombia’s national dish, bandeja paisa, that mig...
Learn about Chile’s delicious food while getting your weekly Spanish practice in this Let’s Talk Spanish Podcast episode!
I’m heading back to Chile to explore more aspects of this intriguing South American country.
Listen if you want to speak Spanish better and discover:
- Some quick facts about Chile
- A unique empanada you can find there
- Hot dogs twice the size of those in the US! (with some surprising ingre...
In this milestone 100th episode, I speak Spanish about the journey of the Let’s Talk Spanish podcast so far!
We’ve made it to episode 100! Thanks so much for supporting my podcast - whether this is your first time listening or you’ve been here from the start, I really appreciate you.
In this Spanish listening practice, I talk in Spanish about:
- Why I decided to start the podcast five years ago
- The topics c...
I speak Spanish about my trip through Bolivia in this intermediate Spanish listening practice!
Welcome back to this series of the Let’s Talk Spanish podcast, where I explore different Spanish speaking countries and share some of the most appealing things about them - so you can learn Spanish in a fun, engaging way.
In this episode about Bolivia, hear me talk in Spanish about:
- The highlights of my trip to B...
Improve your Spanish listening skills while learning fascinating facts about Argentina - its people, attractions and food!
In the last episode, I gave a brief introduction to Argentina alongside other Spanish speaking countries. But I’ve had a change of heart - every country deserves its own episode!
Get your weekly intermediate Spanish practice as I talk about:
- The Welsh-speaking community in Argentina
- Th...
Explore the best of Argentina, Bolivia & Chile in this Spanish listening practice!
In this new series, I’ll take you on a journey through Spanish speaking countries, helping you learn Spanish while discovering the best things to do, see and eat in the Hispanic world.
Listen to improve your Spanish and learn about:
- Why Argentina is paradise for meat-lovers
- Bolivia’s amazing Salar de Uyuni, one of my favo...
Improve your Spanish understanding with this podcast created to help you learn conversational Spanish!
When I was learning Spanish, the weather topic was pretty boring. But it doesn’t have to be!
In this Spanish podcast episode, I speak Spanish about weather-related topics, including:
- Whether I prefer hot or cold weather (and why)
- The weather in London and how it compares to other countries
- Why snow made m...
Hola and welcome to Let’s Talk Spanish, the place to escape from mind-numbing grammar lessons and finally learn to speak conversational Spanish with confidence.
I’m Shandon. I have 15 years of experience learning Spanish and have lived in three Spanish-speaking countries.
Over the past six years, I’ve helped countless learners progress from beginner Spanish to conversational Spanish confidence.
In each...
Hear why Barcelona is so famous in this Spanish podcast for Spanish learners!
Barcelona is one of my favourite cities since I spent an unforgettable 4 months living there. Learn Spanish as I talk about:
- My experiences in Barcelona
- 3 reasons I believe Barcelona is so popular
- The Sagrada Familia, Spain’s most-visited attraction
This episode is perfect for high beginner Spanish learners and intermediate Spanish student...
Discover the key to a year of success and happiness - while learning Spanish!
Happy New Year and welcome back to the Let’s Talk Spanish podcast! I’m here to help you learn Spanish and reach your Spanish learning goals.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- My favourite things about the New Year
- How I reflect at the end of each year
- My top four goals for 2025
You’ll boost your Spanish understanding ...
I wasn’t planning a solo holiday to Málaga, but that’s what ended up happening…
In this intermediate Spanish listening practice, I share my travel experiences, including:
- Some of the places I’ve explored alone
- The time my friend abandoned me at the airport
- My travel plans for the rest of the year
You’ll learn Spanish in a fun, engaging way, picking up Spanish words and phrases you can use in real-life Spanish con...
Speaking Spanish, I dive into this interesting conversational Spanish topic, including:
- Common opinions about solo travel
- 5 advantages of travelling alone
- 3 disadvantages of solo travel
- Whether I prefer travelling solo or with friends and family
Learn Spanish with this episode in Spanish teaching you words and phrases you can use in conversations! It’s perfect for intermediate Spanish learners.
“Un buen libro te puede cambiar la vida” (A good book can change your life)
Reading is something I’ve loved since I was a kid.
Learn Spanish for conversation with this short Spanish podcast episode, as I speak about:
- Three reasons I love reading
- The types of books I read
- Why I’m a book purist
- How my reading habits have changed since I was a kid
- My favourite book of all time
It’s great practice for Span...
I speak Spanish all about food in ep. 90 of the Let's Talk Spanish podcast!
If you think food is just fuel, we can't be friends.
In this episode, I share:
- Three reasons I love food
- How often I eat out
- How often I'll eat out when I'm rich
- My top 3 cuisines (ft. a couple of Spanish-speaking countries)
- A secret you should know about me
Hearing Spanish speaking in context is key if you w...
Speaking Spanish about the 2024 Olympic Games, including:
- The Olympic sport I'd struggle most with
- My favourite Olympic sports and why
- Some interesting recent Olympic history
Improve your Spanish understanding and boost your confidence with this conversational Spanish listening practice!
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Improve your understanding with word-for-word transcripts in Spanish and English for all episo...
I'm speaking Spanish about my favourite thing to do - travelling the world!
In this Spanish podcast episode for intermediate Spanish learners, I talk about:
- The countries I've visited
- My favourite things about travelling
- My exciting upcoming travel plans
Learn Spanish for real-life conversations with this fun, engaging Spanish listening practice!
Learn Spanish as I rant about my housemates!
Sharing a flat or house can be fun - but it can also be disgusting!
In this episode of the Let's Talk Spanish podcast, I talk about my experiences sharing a house, including:
- What I enjoyed about sharing a house at university
- The many things I don't like about sharing with others
- Some of my worst experiences
I use a range of Spanish words and phrase...
I speak Spanish about New Year's Resolutions, including:
- Some of the most common resolutions
- Whether I've got any resolutions this year
- My opinions on New Year's Resolutions
- How you might be able to improve yours
This episode is great if you're a beginner or intermediate Spanish learner who wants to learn conversational Spanish and improve your Spanish understanding.
I use lots of different Sp...
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