Podcast
Speaking Spanish for Beginners
Hosted by Latin ELE · EN
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.
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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Mini Challenge #13: 🥅 The Most Popular Sports in the World
5d ago00:06:10Tap to summarize💪 Start your Spanish journey with confidence in our Beginner Intensive Program.🏅 Improve your Spanish listening skills with this fun sports‑themed mini challenge. In this episode, Marco describes the three most popular sports in the world entirely en español, using simple vocabulary and clear clues. Your task is to identify each sport based on the actions, objects, and details you hear. Ready? ¡Vamos! ⚽️ Deporte 1: En este deporte hay dos equipos y 11 jugadores en cada equipo.Los equipos juegan en una cancha con una pelota.Los jugadores juegan con los pies y hacen goles.🏏 Deporte 2: En este deporte hay dos equipos de 11 jugadores cada uno.Los participantes juegan en una cancha ovalada.Para jugar necesitas un bate, una pelota pequeña y wickets.Los jugadores batean la pelota pequeña.🏑 Deporte 3: En este deporte juegan dos equipos de 11 jugadores.Los jugadores usan un palo para golpear una pelota. La pelota se llama bocha. Este deporte se juega sobre césped, pero también existe la versión sobre hielo.💪 Need extra help to get started? Join my Spanish Beginner Intensive Program starting September (2026). Limited spots.https://latinele.com/spanishintensiveprogram/📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️¡Hasta la próxima!—MarcoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speaking-spanish-for-beginners--4703290/support.
Transcribe →Join The Spanish Beginner Intensive Program (September 2026)
6d ago00:01:37Tap to summarize💪 Start your Spanish journey with confidence in our Beginner Intensive Program.If you still freeze after “hola”, this intensive will give you the tools you need to begin your first basic interactions en español with clarity and confidence.Inside you'll find ⬇️💻 An on‑demand beginner course💬 Weekly coaching sessions📚 Study guides and quizzes🎧 A PREMIUM podcast👍 Daily chat support with Marco and fellow learnersFor more information visit Latin ELE ⬇️https://latinele.com/spanishintensiveprogram/Limited spots, we'll start on September 7th, 2026. ¡Nos vemos en el intensivo!MarcoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speaking-spanish-for-beginners--4703290/support.
Transcribe →Mini Challenge #12: A Spanish Learner’s Routine (Dictation for Beginners)
2w ago00:04:25Tap to summarize🎧 Looking for new shows to learn Spanish? At Spanish with Latin ELE you'll find over 100 episodes to improve your español. ✍️ Boost your Spanish listening and writing skills with this Spanish dictation challenge. In this episode, Marco reads a short text about the daily routine of a Spanish learner, and your task is to write down exactly what you hear.You’ll listen once to warm up, then complete the dictation at slow speed and again at normal speed.This exercise helps you improve attentive listening, punctuation awareness, and basic Spanish sentence structure.Ready? ¡Vamos! 📝 Dictation Text Soy estudiante de español. Estudio cada día para mejorar. Algunas cosas que hago son leer, escuchar un pódcast, ver lecciones en video, hablar con mis amigos y tener lecciones con mi tutor. Es divertido aprender un nuevo idioma.💪 Need extra help to get started? Join my Spanish Beginner Intensive Program starting September (2026). Limited spots https://latinele.com/spanishintensiveprogram/📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE https://latinele.com/❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️¡Hasta la próxima!—MarcoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speaking-spanish-for-beginners--4703290/support.
Transcribe →Mini Challenge #11: Summer Objects ☀️ (Spanish Spelling Exercise)
2w ago00:04:36Tap to summarize💪 Join our Spanish Intensive Program and build the confidence to chat with your amigos.👂 Strengthen your Spanish listening and spelling skills with this summer‑themed mini challenge. In this episode, Marco spells out three common summer objects in Spanish, and your task is to identify each one using the letters you hear.This activity helps beginners practice the Spanish alphabet, improve listening accuracy, and learn essential summer vocabulary. A fun, simple, and effective exercise to boost your confidence en español.Ready for this? ¡Vamos!📕 Answer Key 👇Objeto 1: Toalla Objeto 2: Helado Objeto 3: Sombrilla More content to boost your Spanish at Latin ELE: https://latinele.com/❤️ If you enjoy the show, 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.
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⚽️ Spanish Vocabulary for Soccer Fans (Spanish Quickie)
2w ago00:03:31Tap to summarize🎧 Spanish Quickie. Fast, easy lessons for beginners. Available on all major listening apps.⚽️ Learn the essential soccer vocabulary in Spanish with this Spanish Quickie.You’ll hear a short audio explaining the basic rules of fútbol and discover key words like equipo (team), cancha (field), balón or pelota (ball), gol, meter goles, and tiempo añadido.Perfect for Spanish learners who want to talk about sports, understand match commentary, or chat with amigos who love fútbol. Ready? ¡Vamos! 📚 Study this episode along with the summary on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️https://latinele.com/soccer-vocabulary-in-spanish/😵💫 Still struggling with Spanish? Join our Spanish Beginner Intensive Program (September 2026)https://latinele.com/spanishintensiveprogram/¡Hasta la próxima!MarcoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speaking-spanish-for-beginners--4703290/support.
Transcribe →Mini Challenge #10: ❌ Can YOU Catch the 5 Spanish Mistakes?
3w ago00:03:15Tap to summarize🎁 Grab your FREE Spanish Starter Pack, 30 lessons to take YOUR first CONFIDENT STEPS en español.🎧 Sharpen your Spanish listening skills with this fun beginner challenge.In this episode, Marco introduces himself en español, but with FIVE intentional mistakes hidden in the audio.Your task is to listen carefully and identify each error using what you’ve learned in Season 1: introductions, nationality, age, and professions.Ready? ¡Vamos!📝 Audio Transcript¡Hola! Me llamo es Marco. Encantado.Soy un profesor de español.Soy 38 años y soy de sudamericano.Vive en la ciudad de Concepción.¿Cómo te va?📚 Need extra help? Here are some lessons to review ⬇️Introducing Yourself in Spanish 👇https://latinele.com/introducing-yourself-and-first-interactions-in-spanish/Talking about Your Origin 👇https://latinele.com/where-are-you-from-in-spanish/Talking about Your Age 👇https://latinele.com/talking-about-your-age-in-spanish/Talking about Your Occupationhttps://latinele.com/talking-about-occupations-in-spanish/Common mistakes by Spanish Learners 👇https://latinele.com/common-mistakes-by-spanish-learners/More content to boost your Spanish at Latin ELE: https://latinele.com/❤️ If you enjoy the show, 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.
Transcribe →Mini Challenge #9: ☀️ Summer Jobs in Spanish
3w ago00:03:27Tap to summarize💪 Join our Spanish Intensive Program and build the confidence to chat with your amigos.⛱️ Boost your Spanish listening skills with this fun summer‑themed challenge. In this episode, you’ll hear three short descriptions of common summer occupations in Spanish. Your task is to identify each job using the clues in the verbs and actions.This mini challenge helps you practice essential beginner topics such as present‑tense verbs, workplace vocabulary, and listening comprehension. Ready for this? ¡Vamos!📝 Audio transcripts🎧 Audio 1Esta persona trabaja en un hotel.Recibe a los turistas.Da información sobre los servicios del hotel.🎧 Audio 2Esta persona acompaña a los turistas.Explica la historia de los lugares.Responde preguntas de los visitantes.🎧 Audio 3Esta persona vigila la playa o la piscina.Salva a las personas en peligro en el agua.Da instrucciones de seguridad.More content to boost your Spanish at Latin ELE 👇https://latinele.com/❤️ 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.
Transcribe →Mini Challenge #8: 🎧 Guess Their Age and Personality
4w ago00:03:14Tap to summarize💪 Join our Spanish Intensive Program and build the confidence to chat with your amigos.Improve your Spanish listening skills with this beginner‑friendly challenge.In this episode, you’ll hear a short conversation between two friends talking about new members of a sports club: Marcelo and Carolina.Your task is to identify their age and personality based on the Spanish dialogue.This mini‑challenge helps you review essential beginner topics such as age with “tener”, personality adjectives with “ser”, and everyday conversational phrases.Ready? ¡Vamos!📝 Dialogue Transcript A: ¿Conoces al nuevo miembro del club de deportes?B: Sí, se llama Marcelo. Es muy simpático. Parece mayor, pero es joven, solo tiene 22 años.A: Muy joven.B: Sí, y también hay una señora nueva.A: Ah sí, Carolina. Es un poco seria, pero no hablo mucho con ella. Tiene 40 años.📚 Need extra help? Here are some lessons to review ⬇️Age in Spanish 👇https://latinele.com/talking-about-your-age-in-spanish/Describing personality 👇https://latinele.com/spanish-adjectives-to-describe-personality/❤️ 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.
Transcribe →Mini Challenge #7: Who Is This Worker? 🛠️
4w ago00:03:02Tap to summarize🎁 Grab your FREE Spanish Starter Pack, 30 lessons to take YOUR first CONFIDENT STEPS en español.🎧 Put your Spanish listening skills to the test with this mystery challenge.In this episode, you’ll hear a short description of three actions related to a specific job in Spanish. Your task is to identify the mystery occupation using clues such as verbs in the present tense and simple vocabulary.This activity helps you review essential beginner topics like workplace actions, basic verbs, and personality traits in Spanish.Ready for this? ¡Vamos!📝 Listening Activity TranscriptLa ocupación misteriosa… Esta persona trabaja en un restaurante.Toma los pedidos de los clientes.Y lleva los platos a la mesa.Es una persona paciente, atenta y amable.📚 Need extra help? Here are some lessons to review 👇Occupations in Spanish https://latinele.com/talking-about-occupations-in-spanish/ Spanish Verbs in Present Tensehttps://latinele.com/spanish-regular-verbs-present-tense/❤️ 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.
Transcribe →Mini Challenge #6: Who Is the Famous Latina Artist? (Spanish Listening Practice)
Jun 1800:03:46Tap to summarize🎁 Grab your FREE Spanish Starter Pack, 30 lessons to take YOUR first CONFIDENT STEPS en español.Improve your beginner Spanish with this fun mystery challenge.In this episode, you’ll listen to a short description of a famous Latina artist and try to guess who she is. The clues include her profession, physical description, origin, and one of her most popular songs.This activity helps you review essential beginner topics such as professions, adjectives, physical traits, and nationalities—all key elements from the early lessons of Speaking Spanish for Beginners.Ready for this? ¡Vamos!🎧 Spanish Listening Activity Transcript La artista misteriosa…Ella es cantante.Tiene la piel bronceada y el pelo castaño.Sus padres son puertorriqueños, pero ella es de Nueva York, del Bronx.Tiene 56 años y una de sus canciones más famosas es “Waiting for Tonight.”Correct answer inside the episode ✅📚 Need extra help? Here are some lessons to review 👇Spanish Physical Descriptions ⬇️https://latinele.com/physical-descriptions-in-spanish/How to Talk about your Origin in Spanish ⬇️https://latinele.com/where-are-you-from-in-spanish/Talking about Your Occupation in Spanish ⬇️https://latinele.com/talking-about-occupations-in-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.
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