Speaking Spanish for Beginners
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.
Episodes
If mañana means both “morning” and “tomorrow,” how do you say “tomorrow morning”?
Let’s clear it up in this episode. ¡Vamos! 👇
https://latinele.com/manana-morning-or-tomorrow/
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¡Nos vemos!
Marco
Become a sup...
If you’ve tried learning Spanish before but struggled, this program will give you the push you need to finally start speaking en español with confidence.
📆 Starts September 22, 2025—only 10 spots available!
👉 More info: https://latinele.com/spanishintensiveprogram/
¡Hasta pronto!
Marco
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Wondering why Latinos have such long names? 🤔
In this episode, you’ll learn the reason and practice a fun spelling exercise in Spanish using a real Latino name.
Perfect for beginners who want to improve pronunciation and learn how to spell in Spanish with confidence. ¡Vamos!
📚 Study along with the show notes on Latin ELE's blog: Plus, you'll ...
😆 Have you ever seen someone type “jajaja” and thought… wait, what?
In this episode, you’ll learn why Spanish speakers write “jajaja” (not “hahaha”), and what “jijiji” and “jojojo” mean too.
It’s all about how we laugh en español and how to do it right!
📚 Study along with the shownotes on Latin ELE's blog 👇
https://latinele.com/laught...
🏋️♀️ This episode is all about practicing your listening skills. You'll hear three short excerpts in basic Spanish.
Can you understand what they say?
These are based on the content covered in episodes 5 to 7: Nationality, Age, and Occupations.
📚 Study along with the transcripts on Latin ELE's blog 👇
🌎 Origin in Spanish: https://latinele.com...
🏋️♀️ This episode is all about practicing your listening skills. You'll hear three short excerpts in basic Spanish.
Can you understand what they say?
These are based on the content covered in episodes 1 to 3 of this show. ¡Vamos!
If it's still too hard for you, go back and check those episodes.
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🇵🇪 In this episode, Marco chats with Peruvian teacher Anthony Morey, creator of Chill Spanish Listening Practice.
Get ready to explore Peru beyond Machu Picchu—there’s so much more to discover! ¡Vamos!
📚 Study along with the transcript on Latin ELE's blog
https://latinele.com/beyond-machu-...
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In this episode, you'll learn when to use "bien" or "bueno" in Spanish. Enjoy!
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🇺🇸 If you have never studied Spanish before, you might already know more words than you think.
How so?
Because many places in the United States have names that are originally from this language.
🎧 In this episode, we will review a few names with Spanish origins, discuss their meaning, and also check how native Spanish speakers pronounce the name ...
🎸 Ever wondered what the song La Bamba is really saying?
In this episode, we break down the lyrics of La Bamba and other famous songs with Spanish lyrics.
Get ready to learn Spanish through music and have fun while doing it!
🫶 This episode was created with RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LISTENERS LIKE YOU. ¡Gracias por las recomendaciones! 😊
Th...
What's the difference between Latin American Spanish and Spain Spanish? 🤔
That's a common question among my students. Are there any differences at all?
Well, let’s find out in this new episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners.
📝 Find the show notes of the episode on Latin ELE's blog 👇
https://latinele.com/differences-between-spain-and-latin-americ...
🏨 Not sure how to talk to the receptionist at the hotel on your next trip to Latin America?
Join us for an engaging episode where we focus on hotel check-in vocabulary in Spanish.
You'll find:
🛎️ A simulated dialogue at the front desk.
🛎️ Essential phrases to confidently navigate the check-in process.
🛎️ Basic Spanish vocabulary rel...
😋 Ready to praise your amigo's culinary skills?
In this episode, you'll learn how to describe flavors en español.
From 'delicioso' to 'rico' and even 'guácala,' discover useful words to spice up your vocabulary.
📚 Summary of the episode on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️
https://latinele.com/describing-flavors-in-spanish/
🥘 Need more to give extra salsa to ...
👂 Did you know a small sound can make a big difference in Spanish? Like the difference between "caro" and "carro"? 🤯
In this episode, you'll learn about minimal pairs (similar-sounding word pairs) and how they can sharpen your Spanish listening skills.¡Vamos!
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What do you do for a living? 🤔
Learn how to answer this question in Spanish with this episode. We'll study occupations vocabulary, the verb "trabajar", and also you'll practice with a listening exercise.
📝 Summary of this episode on Latin ELE's blog
https://latinele.com/talking-about-occupations-in-spanish/
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🧓👶 Gen Z or Boomer? Learn how to describe your age (and others’) in Spanish with confidence.
📚 Still confused? Study along with the summary on Latin ELE's blog 👇
https://latinele.com/talking-about-your-age-in-spanish/
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¿De dónde eres? ¿Dónde vives? In this episode, you will learn how to talk about where you are from and where you live in Spanish.
📝 Summary on our website blog 👇
https://latinele.com/where-are-you-from-in-spanish/
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🎒 Kicking off your Spanish journey this year?
This episode will help you start strong by learning the most common classroom questions and vocabulary you’ll need from day one.
From ¿Qué significa...? to ¿Cómo se dice...?, you’ll learn how to ask questions confidently en español — plus the names of essential classroom items like silla, ...
Learn how to introduce yourself in a formal way and also basic interactions in a formal setting.
For this, keep in mind the formal greetings explained in the first episode. We also explain the use of "usted", which means singular "you" in a formal context.
📝 Summary of the episode on Latin ELE's blog 👇
https://latinele.com/introduci...
Learn how to introduce yourself and have your first basic interaction in Spanish in informal settings. A good episode to start making friends.
📝 Summary on Latin ELE's blog 👇
https://latinele.com/introducing-yourself-and-first-interactions-in-spanish/
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