A Zero To A Hero: Learn Spanish!

A Zero To A Hero: Learn Spanish!

Follow the steps of a total beginner of Spanish as they learn along the way with their teachers! In each season, we will uncover the ins and outs of Spanish and answer common questions that a total newcomer has. Tune in to dynamic lessons and friendly conversations as you improve your Spanish along the way from a zero to… a hero! We’d love to get your feedback, suggestions, and to learn about your own language journey! Send us an email at podcasting@babbel.com and remember to write “A Zero To A Hero” in the subject line.

Episodes

November 16, 2023 15 mins
After weeks of exploring Spanish topics, both Logan and Esteban are going on a trip.

Logan learns how to set up plans in Spanish, and Esteban plans a surprise with his sister.

If you want to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3MlbCM8

We’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/3RAzBdI
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Esteban and Logan discuss their routine as they explore habits and reflexive verbs.

Logan learns about adverbs of frequency, and Esteban talks about every-day activities using reflexive verbs. They also hear from their friend Pili about their busy schedule in Argentina.

If you want to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3RWbshQ


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November 2, 2023 15 mins
Logan explores his family tree and learns how to talk about his favorite relatives.

Esteban explains how to talk in the third person, and we explore possessive adjectives. Esteban also shares his conversation with Ruby, another teacher, about the life of her mother.

If you want to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/46h8SHm

We’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey ...
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October 26, 2023 13 mins
Logan learns the quirky rules of verbs like “gustar” to express likes and dislikes.

Esteban explains the structure of “me gusta,” and they talk about wants and preferences. Esteban also talks to Laura about the best food in Barcelona.

If you want to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3EObQqK

We’d love to know what you think of the series. Take our short survey here: https://bit.ly/3RAzBdI
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October 19, 2023 14 mins
Who are we? What’s this podcast? How do you ask and respond to questions in Spanish?

Esteban and Logan talk about formulating yes or no questions, question words, and how to introduce yourself. We also invite Pedro, another Babbel teacher, for a conversation about himself and Costa Rica. ¿Todo listo?

If you want to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3PK6D9S

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October 12, 2023 2 mins
Join Logan in his beginner journey to learn Spanish and connect to his Mexican roots.

Esteban, his teacher, is ready to guide him through the ins and outs of the language. Come along as they explore and practice beginner Spanish topics and invite guest speakers from all over the Hispanic world! ¿Todo listo?
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March 26, 2020 12 mins
While Catriona packs for her trip to Madrid, she and Héctor chat about holiday plans.

They go through a lesson that includes grammar and vocabulary to talk about your next holiday.

We’d love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. The email is podcasting@babbel.com.

If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3kmSEtC
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Catriona can’t wait for her holiday in Madrid to practice all the Spanish she’s learned.

Learn along with her as she describes all the things in the capital city of Spain.

We’d love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. The email is podcasting@babbel.com.

If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3EBKwfE
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February 25, 2020 21 mins
One of Catriona’s new year’s resolutions is to improve her Spanish pronunciation.

Join her while Héctor shares very useful tips to be more understandable in Spanish.

Challenge phrases:
-Escocia es parte del Reino Unido (Scotland is part of the United Kingdom)
-Uruguay está en Sudamérica (Uruguay is in South America)
-Logroño es una ciudad de España (Logroño is a city in Spain)
-La vida en Berlin es fabulosa (Life in Berlin is fabulous)
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February 3, 2020 15 mins
Catriona and Héctor talk about home as they practice Spanish verbs ending in “-ir”.

Practice the key phrases from the episode using this handy list: https://bit.ly/AZAHe7

We’d love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. The email is podcasting@babbel.com.

If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/41hwQAp
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January 20, 2020 17 mins
Catriona and Héctor talk about food and drinks while practicing verb conjugations.

We’d love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. The email is podcasting@babbel.com.

If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/41pPEx8
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December 2, 2019 16 mins
Catriona learns some useful tips and tricks to make Spanish conjugations stick.

Join her! We’d love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. The email is podcasting@babbel.com.

If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3kn9hWf
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Catriona and Héctor introduce you to the basics of gender used in Spanish grammar.

Practice with them and learn some useful vocabulary too. We’d love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. The email is podcasting@babbel.com.

If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3kqeAEg
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Catriona learns some useful vocabulary about “Día de Muertos” and discovers what connects her to this tradition.

Learn more about these festivities and celebrate them with us!

We’d love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. The email is podcasting@babbel.com.

If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3xN2pof
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October 28, 2019 18 mins
Catriona is confused about all the ways “you” can be translated into Spanish.

Explore the Spanish pronouns with her and learn how to ask people how they are doing.

We’d love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. The email is podcasting@babbel.com.

If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3Y0eDnQ
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October 28, 2019 19 mins
Catriona admits her shortcomings in Spanish and decides to take action!

Learn along with her how to greet and introduce yourself.

We’d love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. The email is podcasting@babbel.com.

If you’d like to read along, you can find the transcript for this episode here: https://bit.ly/3EzAY4K
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October 22, 2019 1 min
Join our host Catriona, a total beginner, in her journey towards fluency in Spanish and learn along.

In Season One, Catriona explores the ins and outs of the Spanish language with our Spanish editor, Héctor Hernández.

We’d love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language learning journey. The email is podcasting@babbel.com. Remember to mention “A Zero To A Hero” in the subject line.
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