
Speaking Spanish for Beginners
🌎 Learn Latin American Spanish the fun and easy way with Speaking Spanish for Beginners! Hosted by Marco Fierro, Spanish tutor and founder of Latin ELE, our show is the perfect way for language students to get started.We understand that learning a new language can be intimidating, but don't worry - Marco has years of experience teaching Spanish and he'll make sure every lesson is easy to understand and fun!With his guidance, you'll quickly be speaking Spanish with confidence.Join us today and get ready to start speaking Spanish!https://latinele.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speaking-spanish-for-beginners--4703290/support.
Latest episodes

Nov 11, 2024 • 7min
74. Charm of the Countryside 🐓 (Spanish Listening Activity)
📖 Get "La Aventura de Luna", a Spanish beginner ebook, and have fun while improving your Spanish.🏞️ Escape the stress of the city with this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners.🌳 Learn essential vocabulary to describe life in the countryside, featuring a chapter from La Aventura de Luna—a book specially crafted for Spanish beginners.🎧 Listening Activity Transcript ⬇️El pueblo donde vive Luna está muy lejos de la ciudad. El campo es un lugar tranquilo y relajado para vivir.Hay cielos despejados sin contaminación. Por eso, en la noche es posible ver las estrellas resplandecientes.Cuando Luna pasea por las praderas, siente la fragancia de las flores que rodean el lugar.“Me encanta vivir acá. No imagino otro lugar,” piensa Luna.Si escuchas con atención, es posible sentir el sonido de los animales.Hay muchos animales en el campo, como vacas, corderos, perros, búhos, cerdos, gallinas, patos, caballos, burros y conejos.Y claro, otros gatos también.__📚 Not sure where to begin your Spanish adventure? Join our FREE COURSE SPANISH KICKSTART, your first five lessons en español. ❤️ If you’re enjoying this podcast, don’t forget to leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speaking-spanish-for-beginners--4703290/support.

Nov 1, 2024 • 6min
73. ¡Delicioso! 😋 Describing Flavor in Spanish
🌎 Get ready for your next trip en español with our FREE Spanish Adventures Companion.😋 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/✉️ Stay in touch with Marco and get his best updates to learn Spanish on Latin ELE's newsletter. When you subscribe, you'll get our FREE EBOOK SPANISH ADVENTURES COMPANION. ❤️ If you enjoy this show, please give us a five-star review and recommend it to a friend :)⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speaking-spanish-for-beginners--4703290/support.

Oct 25, 2024 • 5min
La Llorona 😭👻 (Basic Spanish Conversations Podcast)
👿 In this episode of BASIC SPANISH CONVERSATIONS podcast, we explore the tale of the weeping woman, her tragic past, and why her ghostly figure still terrifies people today.Perfect for upper-beginner Spanish learners to practice listening and learn new vocabulary.👻 Study this spooky episode along with the FREE transcript on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️https://latinele.com/la-llorona-spanish-horror-story/Subscribe to BASIC SPANISH CONVERSATIONS on all major listening apps ⬇️Listen on Apple Podcast Listen on SpotifyListen on YouTube Que tengas un día TENEBROSO, Muajajaja 🦹Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speaking-spanish-for-beginners--4703290/support.

Oct 14, 2024 • 8min
72. The Chupacabras 👹 — A Blood-Sucking Monster
🎁 Take YOUR FIRST STEPS IN SPANISH for FREE with Spanish Kickstart — a five-day basics course.🎃 Have you ever heard of a mysterious creature that sucks all the blood of animals? Meet El Chupacabras, a legendary monster from Latin America that has scared generations.💀 In this Halloween special episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, we dive into the chilling story of El Chupacabras while helping you learn Spanish vocabulary for describing monsters!📚 Episode summary and listening comprehension transcript on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️https://latinele.com/el-chupacabras-spanish-horror-tale/❤️ If you’re enjoying this podcast, don’t forget to leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speaking-spanish-for-beginners--4703290/support.

Oct 12, 2024 • 40min
Spanish for Beginners with Joel Zárate (Guest Episode)
Joel Zárate, the dynamic podcast producer and host of Spanish with Joel Zarate, shares insights on learning Spanish effectively. The conversation centers on the importance of engaging with real-life communication, particularly through the verb 'SER.' Zárate highlights the vibrant qualities of Colombian culture, celebrating traits like generosity and kindness. He also explains the nuances of 'SER' in grammar, helping beginners grasp identity and nationality in context, while providing valuable learning resources.

Oct 6, 2024 • 6min
71. 💰 Latin American Currencies — Monedas Latinoamericanas
Dive into the fascinating world of Latin American currencies! Explore the variety of money used across countries, from 'el peso' to 'el sol.' Discover why understanding currency exchange is crucial for travelers. Plus, enjoy an intriguing historical tidbit about the peso's origin connected to weight. It's an engaging journey through the financial landscape of the region that will enrich your travel experience!

Sep 29, 2024 • 13min
70. Famous Songs with Spanish Lyrics
🎁 Take YOUR FIRST STEPS IN SPANISH for FREE with Spanish Kickstart — a five-day basics course.🎸 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! 😊The songs featured in this episode are:🎶 Should I Stay or Should I Go by The Clash🎶 La Isla Bonita by Madonna🎶 La Bamba by Ritchie Valens🎶 Eres tú by Mocedades🎶 Tú by Shakira🎶 Hombre Secreto by The Plugz🎶 María Landó by Susana Baca💌 Want to suggest topics for future episodes? Subscribe to Latin ELE's NEWSLETTER and get our FREE course Spanish Kickstart ⬇️https://latinele.com/spanish-kickstart/❤️ If you’re enjoying this podcast, don’t forget to leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speaking-spanish-for-beginners--4703290/support.

Sep 11, 2024 • 6min
69. Shadowing 👤 — A Great Exercise to Practice Your Pronunciation
🎁 Take YOUR FIRST STEPS IN SPANISH for FREE with Spanish Kickstart — a five-day basics course.Looking to improve your Spanish pronunciation and fluency?In this episode, Marco shows you how to use the shadowing technique—a fun and effective exercise to boost your speaking skills!¡Vamos!📚 Transcript of Chapter 1 of the book "La Aventura de Luna"Capítulo 1: ¿Quién es Luna? 😺Luna es una gatita pequeña, alegre y juguetona.Vive en el campo con Andrea y Antonio, sus dueños, en un lugar rodeado de colinas.Su día es simple. Por la mañana, Luna come temprano y luego sale a pasear por los alrededores.Allí juega con otros gatos, persigue insectos y caza ratones.Le gusta estar al aire libre, es divertido y relajante.Por la tarde, vuelve a casa. A Andrea y Antonio les encanta pasar tiempo con ella después del trabajo.Cuando está adentro, Luna se limpia mientras mira la televisión.Le gusta estar limpia y bonita. Es una gata vanidosa.La vida de Luna en el campo es feliz y tranquila.📚 Learn about the shadowing technique on our BLOG ⬇️https://latinele.com/shadowing-technique-to-learn-spanish/❤️ If you enjoy this show, please give us a five-star review and recommend it to a friend :)⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speaking-spanish-for-beginners--4703290/support.

Sep 5, 2024 • 1min
Your First 5 Spanish Lessons — Spanish Kickstart 🚀
🎁 Our gift to listeners: ENROLL in our FREE MINI-COURSE, Spanish Kickstart — Your First Five Days of Learning Español!Are you ready to break the ice and start speaking Spanish? 🗣️Introducing Spanish Kickstart, a free mini-course designed to guide you through YOUR FIRST FIVE DAYS of learning Spanish 🚀Whether you struggle to get started or don’t have time for long lessons, this course is perfect for you!Learn how in just five days, you’ll go from knowing 'hola' to confidently greeting others, introducing yourself, and asking simple questions in Spanish.It’s time to take the first step in your Spanish journey 👣https://latinele.com/spanish-kickstart/¡Vamos! 💪Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speaking-spanish-for-beginners--4703290/support.

Sep 1, 2024 • 3min
An Underrated Latino 🤘 (Preterite Tense Practice - Basic Spanish Conversations)
🎙️ Our new podcast, Basic Spanish Conversations, is a show for upper-beginner Spanish students looking for easy-to-follow conversations.Forget about long Spanish episodes that only cause frustration. In our episodes, which are less than 10 minutes each, you'll find short and sweet audios to help you move forward smoothly in your Spanish journey.Available on all major listening apps ⬇️Listen on Apple Podcast Listen on SpotifyListen on YouTube 📚 Full episode and FREE transcript on Latin ELE's blog 👇https://latinele.com/spanish-preterite-tense-practice-tom-araya/Have a great day! And don't forget to subscribe 😉Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speaking-spanish-for-beginners--4703290/support.