Speaking Spanish for Beginners

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.

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November 17, 2025 4 mins
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🎉 Ready to raise your glass and toast like a TRUE LATINO? 

In this fun episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, Marco teaches you three popular Spanish phrases for toasting.

🥂 Tune in and get ready to toast en español! ¡Vamos!

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Learn how to say thank you in Spanish the right way! 

A fun, easy lesson for Spanish beginners, perfect for Thanksgiving. ¡Vamos!

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November 10, 2025 10 mins
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Ser" and "Estar." To be... and to be again?

Confused about when to use ser and estar in Spanish?

You're not alone! In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, you'll learn simple, beginner-friendly rules to help you use these two tricky verbs with confidence.

Get a solid head start for your next conversation en español. ¡Vamos!

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📺 Not sure how to talk about your favorite TV shows en español?

In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, you’ll learn how to use the verb gustar to express your likes and dislikes in Spanish.

We’ll practice in the context of TV shows. A fun and easy topic to connect and bond with your amigos.

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In the 90s, a mysterious creature terrified rural communities across Latin America with its eerie method of killing livestock.

Farmers from various countries reported finding dead animals with their bodies completely intact but drained of every drop of blood... 

What was this monster?

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It’s time for Halloween en español! 👻

In this fun episode, you’ll learn essential Halloween Spanish vocabulary, from calabazas 🎃 and esqueletos 💀 to disfraces and dulce o travesura.

You’ll also hear a short listening activity about how people celebrate Halloween, followed by a simple breakdown in English to help you understand ...
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🌦️ How do you talk about the weather in Spanish?

In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, you’ll learn essential Spanish phrases to describe the weather—hot, cold, sunny, or cloudy.

We’ll practice with real examples and show you how to ask ¿Cómo está el tiempo? and answer like a native.

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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!

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🌞 What’s it like to live in Valencia, Spain?

In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, you’ll practice listening en español with a special interview with César from Spanish Language Coach.

Discover how locals describe the city, its people, and daily life while improving your Span...
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What is your city like? Describe it en españo! 🏙️

Learn how to describe a city in Spanish using ser, estar, and haber.

In this episode, discover simple words and phrases to talk about places, locations, and things you can find in a town.

Perfect for beginners. ¡Vamos!

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🎧 Ready for a Spanish Listening Workout? 🏋️‍♀️

In this special review episode, you’ll practice listening with three short dialogues about family, friends, and personality traits en español.

Perfect for beginners who want to strengthen their Spanish ear while having fun. ¡Vamos!

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🏡 What are the names of common household objects en español?

In this episode, you’ll learn essential Spanish words for everyday items around the house. 

Plus, discover the right way to use the expression “mi casa, su casa.” ¡Vamos!

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👹 In this episode of Spanish Quickie, you’ll practice Spanish vocabulary to describe monsters and objects with a short listening activity. 

Great for beginners who want fun Spanish practice!

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September 22, 2025 7 mins
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Learn how to describe people in Spanish—height, hair, and skin color—so you can talk about friends, family, or even a crime suspect with ease 😅

Ready for this? ¡Vamos!

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🤫 Want to gossip about your friends in Spanish? 

In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, you’ll learn key personality adjectives to describe friends and family, both the nice and not-so-nice ones. 

Through a fun dialogue, discover words like simpática, alegre, perezoso, and descortés, and learn when to use ¿Cómo es…? vs. ¿C...
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🧑‍🧑‍🧒 Wanna talk about your familia with your amigos?

In this episode, you’ll learn basic family vocabulary in Spanish and how to use possessive adjectives. ¡Vamos!

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What do Spanish verbs and superheroes have in common? 🦸‍♂️

In this fun episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, you’ll discover how regular, irregular, and reflexive verbs work, through the lens of iconic superheroes like Captain America, Hulk, and Iron Man.

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🔢 Learning Spanish numbers just got easier! 

In this episode, you’ll master numbers from 0 to 10 en español and practice asking for a phone number with a fun listening activity.

By the end, you’ll know how to say and understand phone numbers in Spanish with confidence.

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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! 

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😆 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!

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