A Zero To A Hero: Learn Spanish!

Catriona and Héctor dive into the delicious world of food and drinks while sharpening their Spanish verb conjugation skills. They clarify when to use estar versus tener for feelings like hunger and thirst. The duo introduces -er verbs like comer and beber and tests each other on their conjugation forms. Listeners get insight into typical breakfast items and traditional Christmas foods from Spain. They also discuss favorite cuisines and drinks, sharing their personal recommendations along the way!

Catriona dives into Spanish conjugations, discovering practical tips and why they’re essential for conversations. Héctor breaks down verb endings and guides her through conjugating -ar verbs in different forms. They explore how to ask for meanings and practice naming various languages. A fun quiz reinforces their learning, while a role play enhances conversational skills. The hosts share encouragement to embrace mistakes and use Spanish in everyday life, inviting listeners to engage and share their own learning journeys.

Catriona and Héctor dive into the fascinating world of grammatical gender in Spanish. They explore masculine and feminine forms, shedding light on confusing terms like 'confundido' and 'confundida'. The duo shares tips for mastering gender rules, offers comparisons with English pronouns, and demonstrates how to ask names correctly. Listeners learn how to transform profession titles into feminine forms and practice practical phrases for everyday conversations. Get ready to embrace the quirks of Spanish gender!

Explore the fascinating origins of Día de Muertos and its connection to Aztec beliefs. Discover how Halloween evolved from Celtic traditions to Christian practices. Delve into the cultural shifts brought by colonialism on Día de Muertos and the commercialization of Halloween. Uncover the vibrant modern practices such as ofrendas and pan de muerto, and how they contrast with Halloween's spooky celebrations. Join the hosts as they share personal rituals and quiz each other on key vocabulary, all while celebrating these rich traditions.

Catriona dives into the puzzling world of Spanish pronouns, exploring the nuances between tú and usted. Héctor breaks down the difference between ser and estar, shedding light on when to use each. They share informal ways to ask, 'How are you?' and discuss regional variations in addressing groups. The hosts introduce an expanded vocabulary for feelings, making Spanish more relatable. Finally, they engage in a fun role play of greetings, blending informal and formal contexts.

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

Héctor Hernández, a Spanish editor and teacher at Babbel, guides Catriona, a complete beginner, on her journey to Spanish fluency. They kick off with a fun pronunciation tip for introducing yourself in Spanish, breaking down sounds to help Catriona practice. Listeners can look forward to exploring various engaging topics in the coming season, all while following Catriona's progress and challenges. Their light-hearted banter makes language learning entertaining and accessible for everyone.