Explore every episode of the podcast Beginners Spanish Podcast - Spanglish Friends
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| How to Talk about the Months of the Year in Spanish | Beginner Guide | 04 Jul 2025 | 00:16:13 | |
Want to say your birthday month in Spanish? 🎉 In this episode, we’ll teach you how to say all 12 months of the year in order, give you two clever tricks to help you remember them, and show you how to ask and answer when your birthday is — in clear, beginner-friendly Spanish 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How to pronounce and remember all 12 months in Spanish ✅ Easy patterns to help lock them in (hint: most end in “o” or “-bre”!) ✅ How to say when your birthday is — and ask someone else theirs ✅ A mini Spanish conversation using this week’s vocab Whether you’re just starting out or building confidence, Val (native Spanish teacher from Venezuela) and Em (English-speaking learner) make it easy and fun to follow along. 🎉 Spanglish Friend Shout-Out of the Week This week’s shoutout goes to Michelle who commented on our last episode, episode 15, where we taught you how to say the days of the week in Spanish. She completed the challenge to say what day of the week it is, and she used the correct structure of ‘hoy es’ which remember friends means today is, and then the day of the week when she was listening which was martes, Tuesday. Thanks for getting involved Michelle! ✏️ Challenge of the Week Tell us in the comments or DM us: ¿En qué mes es tu cumpleaños? Example: Mi cumpleaños es en octubre. 💛 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow Spanish learners! Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Ask for Directions in Spanish (Beginner’s Guide to using ESTAR + Location Words) | 27 Jun 2025 | 00:17:40 | |
Planning a trip to a Spanish-speaking country or want to feel more confident navigating Spanish-speaking cities? In this episode, we teach you how to ask for directions using the verb ESTAR, and how to understand the most common responses — in clear, beginner-friendly Spanish. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How to ask “Where is…?” using ¿Dónde está...? ✅ 5 essential adverbs to describe location: allí, allá, cerca, lejos, al lado de ✅ How to understand simple directions like “It’s 2 blocks away” using cuadras ✅ A short Spanish conversation in context — plus a full breakdown after Whether you’re traveling soon or just want to build confidence in everyday Spanish, this episode will give you practical tools for real-life situations. ✏️ Challenge of the Week Tell us: Where is your school or workplace? Use one of today’s phrases! Example: Mi trabajo está lejos. / Mi escuela está cerca. 💛 Subscribe and leave a review to help more learners discover us! Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Understand Spanish Genders as a Beginner – Learn El, La, Los, Las | 25 Apr 2025 | 00:20:54 | |
Do you know how to start using the genders to describe stuff in beginners Spanish? In this episode, Val and Em will teach you: ✅ The 4 ‘thes’ of Spanish - El, La, Los and Las. The secret is, male nouns (people, places or things) generally end in o (e.g. el libro / the book) or los libros / the books), and feminine nouns generally end in a or -cion (e.g. la casa / the house or las canciones / the songs) ✅ Nouns - persons, places or things, can change to masculine or feminine, like profesor (male teacher) or profesora (female teacher) ✅ Adjectives - describing words, like colours or attributes like tall or small. In spanish, they can change based on gender, like las casas amarillas (the yellow houses) or los libros amarillos (the yellow books). The secret is, if it ends in ‘e’ you dont generally have to change the gender. Like la chica inteligente (the smart girl) ✏️ Reto / Challenge of the week Select which of the 4 ‘thes’ [ El | La | Los | Las ] is correct to use for the following words?
Comment your answers below! 🎉 Spanglish Friend Shout Out of the week Get involved in our challenge for a potential shout out in an upcoming episode ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Subscribe, Give our show a rating & Share our podcast with a friend We run this show for free outside out 9-5 jobs and truly appreciate your support to help grow our beautiful Spanglish Friends community 💖 💛 Follow us on socials Instagram, TikTok and Youtube 💁♀️ Get 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 📧 Got questions or business enquiries? Email us spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 🎶 Spanglish Friends Theme composed by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Pronounce Ñ, Ü, LL, RR in Spanish | Crash Course Part 3 | 18 Apr 2025 | 00:28:36 | |
Welcome to PART 3 of your crash course on how to pronounce words as a beginner Speaker! In 60ish minutes, you are going to accomplish something it took your first years of primary school to do if you are a native English speaker. You’ll be able to pick up any menu, lyrics, or book and be able to pronounce everything correctly, even though you may not know the meaning of every word yet. In this episode, Val and Em will teach you: ✅ What are the unique letter combinations in Spanish and how to pronounce them - featuring a tutorial from profe Val about how to pronounce/ roll your R in Spanish ✅ What are the two special letters that you need to know about and how to pronounce them? ✅ What ways may these different letters and letter combinations may sound, depending on if you’re listening to someone for example from Spain vs Latin America? ✏️ Reto / Challenge of the week Find a word starting with a R or has a double RR in spanish. Write it in the comments and its meaning, and then practice saying it out loud. For example, Perro or Reto! We can’t wait to see what words you find and hear about how you went with your practice! 🎉 Spanglish Friend Shout Out of the week Get involved in our challenge for a potential shout out in an upcoming episode ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Subscribe, Give our show a rating & Share our podcast with a friend We run this show for free outside out 9-5 jobs and truly appreciate your support to help grow our beautiful Spanglish Friends community 💖 💛 Follow us on socials Instagram, TikTok and Youtube 💁♀️ Get 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 📧 Got questions or business enquiries? Email us spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 🎶 Spanglish Friends Theme composed by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Pronounce the Spanish Alphabet and Vowels Pronunciation | Crash Course PART 2 | 11 Apr 2025 | 00:26:36 | |
Welcome to PART 2 of your crash course on how to pronounce words as a beginner Speaker! In 60ish minutes, you are going to accomplish something it took your first years of primary school to do if you are a native English speaker. You’ll be able to pick up any menu, lyrics, or book and be able to pronounce everything correctly, even though you may not know the meaning of every word yet. In this episode, Val and Em will teach you: ✅ How to pronounce the vowels in Spanish, AEIOU ✅ To sing the alphabet in Spanish - and therefore spell out your own name in Spanish, (however we take no liability for the quality of your singing!) ✅ Identify the letters that are pronounced differently in Spanish than in English ✏️ Reto / Challenge of the week Look up a spanish word starting with a ‘J’ Pop it in the comments with your answer, we would love to see what you find. AND then out loud, try practicing pronouncing the word with the ‘h’ sound. 🎉 Spanglish Friend Shout Out of the week Get involved in our challenge for a potential shout out in an upcoming episode ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Subscribe, Give our show a rating & Share our podcast with a friend We run this show for free outside out 9-5 jobs and truly appreciate your support to help grow our beautiful Spanglish Friends community 💖 💛 Follow us on socials Instagram, TikTok and Youtube 💁♀️ Get 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 📧 Got questions or business enquiries? Email us spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 🎶 Spanglish Friends Theme composed by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Pronounce Spanish Words Correctly - Accented Letters (á, é, í, ó, ú) & Silent ‘H’ | Crash Course PART 1 | 04 Apr 2025 | 00:25:03 | |
Welcome to PART 1 of your crash course on how to pronounce words as a beginner Speaker! In 60ish minutes, you are going to accomplish something it took your first years of primary school to do if you are a native English speaker. You’ll be able to pick up any menu, lyrics, or book and be able to pronounce everything correctly, even though you may not know the meaning of every word yet. In this episode, Val and Em discuss: ✅ How Spanish is a phonetic language, you pronounce the letters always as they are written (unlike English which has 20+ letter sound combinations!) ✅ Accents in Spanish go above the vowels only. They indicate emphasis, they can also change the meaning of the word. For example, like camino (path) vs caminó (he/she walked) ✅ The H in Spanish is silent. No more saying Hola, say ola (pretend like the H is not even there) ✏️ Reto / Challenge of the week Look up a Spanish word starting with a "H" Pop it in the comments with your answer, we would love to see what you find. AND then out loud, try practicing pronouncing the word. Remembering, the H is silent! Pretend like it doesn't exist! 🎉 Spanglish Friend Shout Out of the week Get involved in our challenge for a potential shout out in an upcoming episode ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Subscribe, Give our show a rating & Share our podcast with a friend We run this show for free outside out 9-5 jobs and truly appreciate your support to help grow our beautiful Spanglish Friends community 💖 💛 Follow us on socials Instagram, TikTok and Youtube 💁♀️ Get 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 📧 Got questions or business enquiries? Email us spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 🎶 Spanglish Friends Theme composed by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Introduce Yourself in Spanish – Beginner’s Guide | 28 Mar 2025 | 00:17:15 | |
Wondering how to introduce yourself and ask basic questions in simple Spanish? In this episode, Val and Em discuss: ✅ The different ways of greeting eachother ✅ How to ask someone's name, age, what is their profession is and how they are feeling✅ How to use basic joining words to connect sentences ✏️ Reto / Challenge of the week Introduce yourself in the comments in Spanish! ¿Cómo te llamas? For example: Me llamo Val. Soy profesora de Español, tengo 21 años. Soy de Venezuela. 🎉 Spanglish Friend Shoutout of the week Get involved in our challenge for a potential shout out in an upcoming episode ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Subscribe, Give our show a rating & Share our podcast with a friend We run this show for free outside out 9-5 jobs and truly appreciate your support to help grow our beautiful Spanglish Friends community 💖 💛 Follow us on socials Instagram, TikTok and Youtube 💁♀️ Get 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 📧 Got questions or business enquiries? Email us spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com Spanglish Friends Theme composed by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Start Speaking and Listening in Spanish – Beginner’s Guide | 28 Mar 2025 | 00:18:21 | |
How do you actually start to learn Spanish as a beginner?
In this episode, Val and Em discuss: ✅ The 3 most common myths about learning Spanish as an absolute beginner ✅ The 3 recommend language learning tools to start learning Spanish as a beginner ✏️ Reto / Challenge of the week Tell us in the comments:
🎉 Spanglish Friend Shoutout of the week Get involved in our challenge for a potential shout out in an upcoming episode ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Subscribe, Give our show a rating & Share our podcast with a friend We run this show for free outside out 9-5 jobs and truly appreciate your support to help grow our beautiful Spanglish Friends community 💖 💛 Follow us on socials Instagram, TikTok and Youtube 💁♀️ Get 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 📧 Got questions or business enquiries? Email us spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 🎶Spanglish Friends Theme composed by @scotairdmusic | |||
| Congrats! You've found the podcast for 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒆 beginner Spanish learners! | 28 Mar 2025 | 00:18:50 | |
Have you been looking for a podcast that's actually for true beginner Spanish learners? Look no further, welcome to the Spanglish Friends community! In this episode, Val and Em: ✅ Introduce themselves as co-hosts and share their language learning and teaching stories ✅ Discuss who this podcast is for and how to know if its the right podcast for you ✅ Make 3 promises as to how they are going to help you actually learn Spanish as a beginner ✏️ Reto / Challenge of the week Introduce yourself to your new Spanglish friends in the comments, and tell us why you are learning Spanish / what your goals are! 🎉 Spanglish Friend Shoutout of the week Get involved in our challenge for a potential shout our in an upcoming episode ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Subscribe, Give our show a rating & Share our podcast with a friend We run this show for free outside out 9-5 jobs and truly appreciate your support to help grow our beautiful Spanglish Friends community 💖 💛 Follow us on socials Instagram, TikTok and Youtube 💁♀️ Get 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 📧 Got questions or business enquiries? Email us spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 🎶 Spanglish Friends Theme composed by @scotairdmusic | |||
| Trailer | The Podcast for True Beginner Spanish Learners | 21 Mar 2025 | 00:02:00 | |
Welcome to Spanglish Friends, the podcast for 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒆 beginner Spanish learners! 💁♀️ Co-hosted by your experienced Spanish teacher Val from Venezuela, alongside Em, your Aussie friend and native English-speaker who has spent the last 10 years learning Spanish from scratch. Each episode you’ll: 💛 LEARN simple Spanish through real-life super slow conversations that you would actually use in real life, not just textbook! 💛 HEAR student Em asking Profesora Val your burning questions, providing explanations in English that actually make sense, and making mistakes so you feel confident to start making them too! 💛 REMEMBER what you’ve listened to, with a summary of just 3 things to learn every podcast! 💛 PUT YOUR SKILLS INTO PRACTICE by participating in our reto/challenge each podcast! Share your answers or stories about your language learning journey in the comments, and you might even get a shout-out in an upcoming episode! ✅ Subscribe ✅ Give our show a rating ✅ Share our podcast with a friend. We run this show for free outside out 9-5 jobs and truly appreciate your support to help grow our beautiful Spanglish Friends community ~~~ 💖Follow us on socials Instagram, TikTok and Youtube 💁♀️ Get 1-on-1 Spanglish lessons with Val spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Spanglish Friends Theme composed by @scotairdmusic 📧 Got questions or business enquiries? Email us spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com | |||
| How to Talk about Days of the Week and Time in Spanish | Beginner Guide | 20 Jun 2025 | 00:17:37 | |
Want to learn how to say the 7 days of the week in Spanish? In this episode, we teach you how to talk about the days of the week and key time words like today, yesterday, tomorrow — plus two cool bonus words: how to say “the day after tomorrow” and “the day before yesterday” using just one word in Spanish! 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ The 7 days of the week in Spanish (with pronunciation help) ✅ How to say today, yesterday, and tomorrow ✅ Simple one-word phrases for “day after tomorrow” & “day before yesterday” ✅ A short, fun conversation to hear these words used in context Join Val (native Spanish teacher from Venezuela) and Em (English-speaking learner) as they make learning Spanish clear, fun, and beginner-friendly! 🎉 Spanglish Friend Shout-Out of the Week This week’s shoutout goes to Ellia from Canada, who commented on episode 9 to say she loves the podcast and told us to keep it going — thank you so much, Ellia! ✏️ Challenge of the Week Tell us in the comments: What day of the week is it when you're listening to this episode? Use the phrase Hoy es + [day of the week] For example: Hoy es lunes (Today is Monday) or Hoy es viernes (Today is Friday) Comment below or message us on Instagram — we love hearing from you! 💛 Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow Spanish learners! Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Talk about Groups in Spanish | Ser vs Estar for Beginners “We”, “They” & “You All” | 13 Jun 2025 | 00:18:30 | |
Ready to level up your Spanish from just “yo soy” and “tú estás”? In this episode, we teach you how to say “we are,” “they are,” and “you all are” in Spanish — with clear examples, cultural tips, and conversation practice to help you speak more naturally. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ When to use nosotros/nosotras, ellos/ellas, and ustedes/vosotros ✅ How to conjugate them using both ser and estar ✅ Simple memory tricks to make it stick ✅ A short dialogue using all 5 pronouns in context Whether you're learning Latin American Spanish or Spain Spanish, Val (native Spanish teacher from Venezuela) and Em (English-speaking learner) break it down simply and clearly. 🎉 Spanglish Friend Shout-Out of the Week This week’s shoutout goes to Tommy from Australia! He completed our reto from episode 12 with awesome examples of conjugating estar— thanks for getting involved, Tommy! ✏️ Challenge of the Week Choose one pronoun from today and write a sentence using ser or estar. Example: “Nosotras somos amigas.” Comment below or message us on instagram — we love hearing from you! 💛 Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow Spanish learners! Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Talk about Emotions in Spanish? | Beginner Spanish Lesson with ESTAR | 06 Jun 2025 | 00:18:59 | |
😅 Feeling a little confundido about emotions in Spanish? This beginner-friendly episode teaches you when to use estar (not tener) for feelings — plus 10 essential emotions to boost your Spanish fast and take your conversations to the next levels! In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ 5 high-energy emotions (I’m good, fantastic, well, happy and excited) ✅ 5 lower-energy emotions (I’m so-so, not good, sad, tired, stressed) ✅ 2 common traps to avoid as a beginner! (I’m cold/hot, I’m hungry/thirsty) Val (native Spanish teacher from Venezuela) and Em (English-speaking learner) explain everything step-by-step so you can feel more confident using both verbs in real-life conversations. 🎉 Spanglish Friend Shout-Out of the Week Shoutout to Duska who commented on episode 1 & 3. They said that they studied Spanish in high school several decades ago and that they will visit Spain for the first time this year and are loving our episodes! Thanks so much, and we can’t wait to hear about your trip! ✏️ Challenge of the Week Use estar to tell us, how are you feeling today? ¿Cómo estás? You can reply by using the structure yo estoy + the emotion — “Estoy muy feliz” (I’m really happy) — “Estoy un poco cansado” (I’m a bit tired) Comment below or message us on instagram your answer — we’d love to hear from you! 💛 Subscribe, leave a rating, and share this episode to support our community of beginner Spanish learners. Instagram | TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📩 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Talk about Feelings, Identity and Location in Spanish | Ser vs Estar - The Beginner’s Guide to “To Be” | 30 May 2025 | 00:21:51 | |
🧠 Struggling with Ser vs Estar in Spanish? This episode is your beginner-friendly guide to finally understanding how to say “to be” in Spanish — and when to use each one! In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ What Estar means and how to conjugate it in the present tense (I am/ You Are / She&He Is) ✅ The 2 main reasons to use Estar (emotion & location) ✅ The 2 main reasons to use Ser (identity & origin) Val (native Spanish teacher from Venezuela) and Em (English-speaking learner) explain everything step-by-step so you can feel more confident using both verbs in real-life conversations. 🎉 Spanglish Friend Shout-Out of the Week Big shout-out to Elliette from Australia 🇦🇺 for participating in our Episode 6 and 7 challenges! She nailed the gender and article rules — ¡muy bien! ✏️ Challenge of the Week Use estar to describe how you feel or where you are! Examples: — “Estoy feliz” (I’m happy) — “Estoy en mi casa” (I’m at home) — “Estoy en el tren” (I’m on the train) Comment below or message us on instagram your answer — we’d love to hear from you! 💛 Subscribe, leave a rating, and share this episode to support our community of beginner Spanish learners. Instagram | TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📩 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Talk about Birthdays in Spanish | Beginners Vocabulary and Phrases | 23 May 2025 | 00:19:48 | |
🎉 In this episode of Spanglish Friends, we explore Spanish birthday vocabulary and phrases for beginners! Whether you're learning Spanish from scratch or want to build your confidence, this lesson is for you. 💬 We’ll teach you:
✏️ Challenge of the Week Wish someone a happy birthday in Spanish! 🎈 🎉 Spanglish Friend Shout-Out of the Week 💛 Subscribe, leave a rating, and share this episode to support our community of beginner Spanish learners. Instagram | TikTok → @spanglish_friends 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Count in Spanish for Beginners – Learn Numbers 0 to 100 | 16 May 2025 | 00:19:34 | |
Learn how to count from 0 to 100 in beginners Spanish! In this episode, Val and Em will teach you: ✅ How to count 0-10 & tricks to remember the numbers ✅ How to count 11-15 (the tricky ones!) and then the simple trick to remember 16-19 ✅ How to count 20-100 and the key trick (adding ‘-enta’) to remember 🎉 Spanglish Friend Shout Out of the week This week’s shout out goes to our new amigo Eric from Canada! Eric participated in our episode 6 challenge via instagram to find and practice saying a word with the ‘rr’ sound. He found ‘ferrocarril’ which means railway, and is a great word to practice rolling your r’s. Thanks for getting involved Eric 🙂 ✏️ Reto / Challenge of the week ¿Cuántos hermanos tienes? How many siblings do you have? Tell us using the sentence structure ‘Yo tengo X hermanos / hermanas’ Practice saying the number out-loud as you’ve learnt in today's episode too! Comment below or DM us on instagram 🙂 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Subscribe, Give our show a rating & Share our podcast with a friend We run this show for free outside out 9-5 jobs and truly appreciate your support to help grow our beautiful Spanglish Friends community 💖 💛 Follow us on socials Instagram, TikTok and Youtube 💁♀️ Get 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 📧 Got questions or business enquiries? Email us spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 🎶 Spanglish Friends Theme composed by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Describe People and Things in Spanish for Beginners – Learn 'Ser' & Basic Adjectives | 09 May 2025 | 00:19:58 | |
Learn some more adjectives to describe sizes and people, plus learn how to say ‘I am’, ‘You are’ and ‘He/She is’ with the verb “ser” in beginners Spanish! In this episode, Val and Em will teach you: ✅ What are the most common adjectives - those describing words- to describe shape and sizes - like tall, small, big etc? ✅ What are the common adjectives to describe peoples personalities - such as nice or fun? ✅ How you you say ‘to be’ in Spanish? Such as ‘I am’, ‘You are’ or ‘He/she is’ 🎉 Spanglish Friend Shout Out of the week This week’s shout out goes to Siana from Canada! They commented on episode 3, and completed the reto to introduce herself and tell us that she has been studying Spanish for three years. ¡Felicitaciones Siana! ✏️ Reto / Challenge of the week Describe someone or something or someone important to you in spanish using the verb ‘ser’ we learnt today
Comment below or DM us on instagram 🙂 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Subscribe, Give our show a rating & Share our podcast with a friend We run this show for free outside out 9-5 jobs and truly appreciate your support to help grow our beautiful Spanglish Friends community 💖 💛 Follow us on socials Instagram, TikTok and Youtube 💁♀️ Get 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 📧 Got questions or business enquiries? Email us spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com | |||
| How to Say the Colors in Spanish | Easy Guide for Beginners | 02 May 2025 | 00:19:50 | |
Learn how to say the colors in beginners Spanish! In this episode, Val and Em will teach you: ✅ How to say the names of the basic fundamental colors in Spanish ✅ The correct sentence structure in Spanish (of noun + adjective) ✅ The secret trick you can use to figure out if the ending of the adjective needs to change to match the gender of the noun ✏️ Reto / Challenge of the week Tell us in the comments what’s your favourite colour shirt (camisa) or t-shirt (camiseta) in Spanish? E.g. la camisa roja (the red shirt) or la camiseta verde (the green t-shirt) 🎉 Spanglish Friend Shout Out of the week Shout out to our new amiga Jennifer, who completed our reto in episode 4. She found the word ‘hogar’ which means home in Spanish, and practiced pronouncing it with the silent ‘h’. Well done Jennifer! Get involved in this weeks challenge to be included in a future shout out! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Subscribe, Give our show a rating & Share our podcast with friends! We run this show for free outside out 9-5 jobs and truly appreciate your support to help grow our beautiful Spanglish Friends community 💖 💛 Follow us on socials Instagram, Youtube and TikTok 💁♀️ Get 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 📧 Got questions or business enquiries? Email us spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 🎶 Spanglish Friends Theme composed by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Say What You're Doing Today in Spanish? | Beginner Guide to Verbs | 11 Jul 2025 | 00:20:00 | |
Want to speak confidently in Spanish? In this beginner-friendly episode, we’ll teach you how to conjugate regular -AR, -ER, and -IR verbs in the present tense — so you can start building thousands of real Spanish sentences like “yo hablo español/ I speak spanish” right away. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ When to use the present tense in Spanish ✅ The 3 types of regular verbs (-AR, -ER, -IR) and what they mean ✅ How to conjugate verbs with yo, tú, él, ella and usted ✅ Easy patterns to help you speak about your daily routine ✅ A short Spanish conversation using today’s verbs in context Whether you’re brand new or just need a confidence boost, Val (native Spanish teacher from Venezuela) and Em (English-speaking learner) guide you step by step — with real examples and simple grammar breakdowns. 🎉 Spanglish Friend Shout-Out of the Week This week’s shoutout goes to Mickley Mouse (we're not sure of your real name!) — thanks so much for your kind words on Instagram! We’re thrilled our podcast is helping you start from zero. “I am enjoying how you guys are an actual beginners Spanish podcast. At least the first one I found. All the other ones go into speaking solid Spanish right away.” ✏️ Challenge of the Week Tell us in the comments or DM us: ¿Qué haces hoy? Example: Yo estudio español 💛 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow Spanish learners! Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Say the Seasons of the Year in Spanish (Beginner Spanish Lesson) | 19 Jul 2025 | 00:17:23 | |
Want to talk about the seasons in Spanish? 🌸☀️🍁❄️ In this beginner-friendly episode, we’ll teach you how to say the four seasons of the year in Spanish and how to have a real conversation about your favorite season — with reasons, examples, and pronunciation tips. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How to say primavera, verano, otoño and invierno ✅ How to ask: “¿Cuál es tu estación favorita?” ✅ How to answer with a reason: “Mi estación favorita es el verano, porque me gusta el calor.” ✅ Bonus seasonal vocab (flowers, sun, cold, weather, etc.) ✅ A short Spanish conversation putting it all together Val (native Spanish teacher from Venezuela) and Em (English-speaking learner from Australia) guide you step by step with clear, slow Spanish and real-life phrases you can use right away. 🎉 Spanglish Friend Shout-Out of the Week This week’s shoutout goes to Gabe, who commented on our Instagram post where I shared more about my Spanish learning journey. He wrote: "Congratulations on becoming fluent in Spanish, Em! Your journey is truly inspiring and I'm loving the Spanglish Friends podcast so far!" ✏️ Challenge of the Week Post in the comments or DM us on Instagram:Mi estación favorita es... and finish the sentence with a reason.Example: Mi estación favorita es primavera, porque me gustan las flores 💛 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow Spanish learners! Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How and When to Use the Formal “You” USTED in Spanish | Beginner Spanish Guide | 01 Aug 2025 | 00:17:01 | |
Confused about when to say tú vs usted in Spanish? In this beginner-friendly episode, we’ll help you understand how and when to use the formal you in Spanish — so you can sound polite and natural when meeting new people. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ The difference between tú and usted ✅ When to use usted depending on the person, place, and country ✅ How to say formal phrases like: • ¿Cómo está usted? • ¿De dónde es usted? • ¿Qué hace hoy? ✅ A short Spanish conversation using only usted ✅ Tips on how native speakers use usted differently across Latin America and Spain Val (native Spanish teacher from Venezuela) and Em (Spanish learner from Australia) guide you through all the social and cultural context behind usted — with examples, pronunciation, and a recap of 3 key takeaways to remember. 🎉 Spanglish Friend Shout-Out of the Week This week’s shoutout goes to Michelle from Episode 17 — gracias for completing the episode challenge and sharing your answer on Instagram! ✏️ Challenge of the Week In the comments or on Instagram, write a formal question using usted. Example: ¿De dónde es usted? 💛 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow Spanish learners! Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Actually Listen to Spanish | Basic Questions Listening Practice Episode | 25 Jul 2025 | 00:17:21 | |
Ready to test your Spanish skills? In this special milestone episode, Val puts Em to the test with 5 Spanish questions based on everything we’ve covered so far — from greetings, numbers and months, to verbs, directions and seasons. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Practice real listening with 5 beginner-level Spanish questions ✅ Hear Em’s responses using what we’ve learned in the last 20 episodes ✅ Get a full English breakdown after each question to help you understand ✅ Review vocabulary, grammar and listening — all in one fun quiz-style episode! Whether you’ve been with us from Episode 1 or just getting started, this episode is the perfect way to test yourself and reinforce your Spanish foundations — with guidance from Val (native Spanish teacher from Venezuela) and Em (English-speaking learner from Australia). 🎉 Spanglish Friend Shout-Out of the Week This week’s shoutout goes to Michelle, who commented on Episode 17 where we asked, “¿En qué mes es tu cumpleaños?” She replied perfectly with: “Mi cumpleaños es en febrero.” ¡Muy bien, Michelle! 🙌 ✏️ Challenge of the Week We’d love to hear from you! 👉 What’s your favourite thing you’ve learned through the Spanglish Friends podcast so far? 👉 Or, what would you love for us to teach you in a future episode? Comment on this episode or DM us on Instagram @spanglish_friends — we’re planning upcoming episodes now and would love your ideas! 💛 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow Spanish learners! 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Talk About The Weather in Spanish | Beginner Weather Vocabulary & Phrases | 15 Aug 2025 | 00:16:04 | |
Want to chat about the weather en español? Episode 23 of Spanglish Friends teaches you essential weather words and phrases like “it’s sunny,” “it’s raining,” “it’s windy,” and more. Learn how to ask ¿Qué tiempo hace? (What’s the weather like?) and how to ask and answer questions about the temperature — perfect for beginner Spanish learners. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn key weather expressions like hace sol, está nublado, está lloviendo, and more ✅ Practice asking “What’s the weather like?” in Spanish ✅ Discover how to ask and answer about the temperature naturally ✅ Hear a mini conversation using today’s phrases, plus a full breakdown ✏️ Challenge of the Week We’d love to hear from you! 👉 What's the weather like where you are? For example hace sol! Tell us below! 👉 What topics should we cover next? Comment or DM us on Instagram @spanglish_friends — your ideas could inspire future episodes! 💛 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow Spanish learners! 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Say what WE do in Spanish | Beginners Guide to Verb Conjugations | 08 Aug 2025 | 00:18:57 | |
Keep building your Spanish skills with Episode 21 of Spanglish Friends, where we continue mastering regular verb conjugations in the present tense. This episode covers how to conjugate verbs with nosotros, vosotros, ellos/ellas, and ustedes — so you can confidently say “we speak,” “you all live,” and “they sing.” Perfect for beginners looking to expand their conversation abilities. Head to episode 18 to listen to PART 1. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn the endings for regular -AR, -ER, and -IR verbs with nosotros, vosotros, ellos, and ustedes ✅ Hear a fun mini conversation using these conjugations in context ✅ Get a detailed line-by-line breakdown to help you understand and practice ✅ Gain confidence to create thousands of new sentences in Spanish ✏️ Challenge of the Week What’s your favourite new verb conjugation you’ve learned? Comment below! For example, nosotros cantamos todos los miercoles - we sing every Wednesday! 👉 What topics do you want us to cover next? Comment or DM us on Instagram @spanglish_friends — your ideas might be featured! 💛 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow Spanish learners! 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Talk About Your Free Time in Spanish | Hobbies, Frequency & Time Expressions | 19 Sep 2025 | 00:15:23 | |
Want to confidently talk about what you do in your free time? Episode 28 of Spanglish Friends teaches you how to ask about and describe free time activities using me gusta, frequency words like siempre and a veces, and time expressions like por la mañana or los fines de semana. Perfect for beginner learners ready to describe hobbies and routines in Spanish! 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn two ways to ask someone about their free time ✅ Use frequency words to describe how often you do activities ✅ Add time expressions to give context for your activities ✅ Hear a mini conversation about free time, with selective reinforcement and a line-by-line breakdown ✏️ Challenge of the Week We’d love to hear from you! 👉 Write one sentence about your free time in Spanish using at least one frequency word AND a time expression (for example: A veces corro en el parque los sábados). Comment or DM us on Instagram @spanglish_friends — show off your Spanish and cement what you’ve learned this week! 💛 Thanks for listening and helping our community of learners from all over the world grow! Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share with friends learning Spanish. 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Talk About Your Morning Routine in Spanish | Reflexive Verbs Made Simple | 12 Sep 2025 | 00:17:51 | |
Want to describe your daily routine confidently in Spanish? We'll teach you how to use reflexive verbs to talk about the actions you do to yourself every morning, like showering, getting dressed, or brushing your teeth. Perfect for beginner Spanish learners ready to talk about their daily life! 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn what reflexive verbs are and why they’re used ✅ Practice forming reflexive verbs with pronouns like me, te, and se ✅ Hear and repeat common reflexive verbs for morning routines ✅ Listen to a mini conversation about a morning routine, with a clear line-by-line breakdown ✏️ Challenge of the Week We’d love to hear from you! 👉 Write a sentence in Spanish about your morning routine using at least 3 reflexive verbs (for example: Me levanto a las siete, me ducho y me visto). Comment or DM us on Instagram @spanglish_friends — show off your Spanish and cement what you’ve learned today! 💛 Thanks for listening and helping our community of learners from all over the world grow! Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share with friends learning Spanish. 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Say What You Like and Don’t Like in Spanish | Me Gusta, Me Encanta & Asking Preferences | 05 Sep 2025 | 00:18:24 | |
Want to share your favorite foods, hobbies, or activities in Spanish? Episode 26 of Spanglish Friends teaches you how to say what you like and don’t like using me gusta, me gustan, me encanta, me encantan, and how to ask others about their preferences with ¿Te gusta…? / ¿Te encanta…? Perfect for beginner Spanish learners who want to express opinions confidently! 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✏️ Challenge of the Week Comment or DM us on Instagram @spanglish_friends — your practice could inspire future episodes! 💛 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow Spanish learners!
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| Talk About Food in Spanish | Meals of the Day, Food Vocabulary & Table Expressions | 29 Aug 2025 | 00:17:53 | |
Want to chat about food en español? Episode 25 of Spanglish Friends teaches you essential vocabulary for meals of the day, describing food, and common table expressions. Learn words like desayuno, almuerzo, cena, merienda, and how to say “it’s tasty,” “it’s sweet,” “it’s spicy,” as well as polite expressions like ¡Buen provecho! and ¡Salud! Perfect for beginner Spanish learners. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn the names of meals in Spanish: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks ✅ Discover key expressions to describe food: rico, delicioso, dulce, picante, and more ✅ Practice essential table phrases: Estoy lleno/a, ¡Buen provecho!, ¡Salud!, La cuenta ✅ Hear a mini conversation using today’s phrases, plus a full breakdown 🎉 Spanglish Friend Shout-Out of the Week This week’s shoutout goes to Michelle, who commented on Episode 23 about the weather. She shared “Hoy hace sol” (Today it’s sunny), which was perfect practice! ✏️ Challenge of the Week We’d love to hear from you! 👉 What’s your favorite food in Spanish? 👉 How would you describe it using today’s phrases? Comment or DM us on Instagram @spanglish_friends — your ideas could inspire future episodes! 💛 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow Spanish learners! 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Order Food and Drinks in Spanish | Beginner Restaurant Vocabulary & Phrases | 22 Aug 2025 | 00:19:34 | |
Picture yourself walking into a restaurant in Mexico City… the music is playing, the smell of sizzling food fills the air — and you confidently order your meal in Spanish! Episode 24 of Spanglish Friends teaches you how to order food and drinks like a local. You’ll master the articles un, una, unos, unas (a / some), learn polite phrases for ordering, and understand the most common questions waiters ask when taking your order. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn how to use un/una/unos/unas when ordering food & drinks ✅ Discover 2 key phrases to order meals: Me da… and Me gustaría pedir… ✅ Understand the top waiter questions like ¿Qué desea pedir? and ¿Algo más? ✅ Listen to a mini restaurant conversation & full breakdown to practice naturally 🎉 Spanglish Friend Shout-Out of the Week This week’s shoutout goes to Kiena, who shared “Mi estación favorita es el otoño porque mi cumpleaños es en noviembre” — amazing job using full sentences en español! ✏️ Challenge of the Week 👉 Imagine you’re in a café — what would you order? Try writing or recording yourself saying it in Spanish! Example: Me da dos cervezas, por favor. 💛 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow Spanish learners! 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Tell the Time in Spanish | Essential Beginner Phrases | 26 Sep 2025 | 00:19:10 | |
Want to confidently ask and say the time in Spanish?⏰ Episode 29 of Spanglish Friends teaches you how to tell the time, ask “¿Qué hora es?”, and understand common responses like “Es la una” or “Son las tres y media.” Perfect for beginner learners who want to handle everyday conversations with ease! 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn how to ask “What time is it?” in Spanish ✅ Use numbers and key phrases like “y media” and “menos cuarto” ✅ Understand AM/PM and the 24-hour clock in Spanish ✅ Hear a mini conversation about asking and telling the time, with line-by-line breakdown ✏️ Challenge of the Week We’d love to hear from you! 👉 Write one sentence in Spanish about the time you do something (for example: Desayuno a las ocho de la mañana). Comment or DM us on Instagram @spanglish_friends — show off your Spanish and cement what you’ve learned this week! 💛 Thanks for listening and helping our community of learners from all over the world grow! Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share with friends learning Spanish. 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Describe Your Family in Spanish | Talk About Relationships, Jobs & Where They Live | 31 Oct 2025 | 00:16:59 | |
Have you ever wanted to describe your family in Spanish — not just who they are, but what they do, how you get along, and where they live? Today, we’ll show you exactly how to do that — paso a paso. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn how to talk about your relationships using me llevo bien / mal, soy muy unida a, and tengo una relación complicada con ✅ Describe what your family members do using trabajar and ser ✅ Learn how to say where they live using vivir ✅ Describe your family’s size with phrases like Mi familia es grande / pequeña ✅ Hear a full Spanish conversation combining relationships, jobs, and locations ✏️ Challenge of the Week Write a sentence about your family including relationships, occupations, and where they live! 👉 Example: Mi mamá vive en Canadá y es profesora. Mi hermano está casado y vive en Londres. Me llevo muy bien con mi padre. 💛 Every episode brings you closer to natural Spanish — paso a paso. 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Talk About Family Members in Spanish | Mom, Dad, Siblings + More! | 24 Oct 2025 | 00:17:34 | |
How would you say “My grandmother is from Spain” or “I have two brothers” — en español? In today’s episode, we’re diving into la familia — one of the most heartwarming and useful topics for Spanish beginners! By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to talk about your family members, from parents and siblings to in-laws and step-family. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn how to say your immediate family members (madre, padre, hermano, hermana, hijo, hija) ✅ Learn extended family terms like tíos, primos, abuelos, and sobrinos ✅ Discover how to talk about godparents, in-laws, and step-family ✅ Hear a real Spanish conversation using all the new words in context ✅ Practice plural forms and gender endings naturally ✏️ Challenge of the Week Write a sentences about your family in Spanish using today’s new vocab! 👉 Example: Tengo un hermano. Mi abuela vive en Australia 💛 Every episode builds your confidence and fluency — paso a paso. 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Talk About Weekend Plans in Beginners Spanish | Learn Voy a + Verb | 17 Oct 2025 | 00:15:29 | |
What are you doing this weekend — en español? 🎉 In today’s episode, we’re continuing our journey with ir a + verbo and learning how to describe your weekend plans using time markers like mañana, esta noche, and este fin de semana. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn two natural ways to ask about someone’s plans (¿Qué vas a hacer? / ¿Qué planes tienes?) ✅ Practice using voy a + verbo to describe your own plans ✅ Add temporal markers like mañana, pronto, and esta semana ✅ Hear a fun Spanish dialogue full of real examples ✏️ Challenge of the Week Tell us your weekend plans using ir a + verbo and one temporal marker! 👉 Example: Voy a ver una película mañana. — “I’m going to watch a movie tomorrow.” Post it in the comments or DM us on Instagram @spanglish_friends for a chance to get featured! 💛 Every week you’re building your confidence and fluency — paso a paso. 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Say “I’m Going To” in Spanish | Beginner Guide to Learn Voy a + Verb | 10 Oct 2025 | 00:16:55 | |
Ready to talk about your future plans in Spanish? 🌴☀️ In this episode, we’re learning one of the most powerful (and simple!) structures in beginner Spanish: ir a + verb, which means “going to” — just like “I’m going to eat,” “You’re going to travel,” or “She’s going to work.” 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn how to say “I’m going to” using voy a + verbo ✅ Master the irregular verb ir with yo voy, tú vas, él/ella va ✅ Discover how to ask someone “What are you going to do this weekend?” ✅ Hear a fun mini Spanish conversation about weekend plans ✏️ Challenge of the Week Write one sentence using ir a + verbo plus a time expression like mañana, este fin de semana, or la semana que viene. 👉 Example: Voy a estudiar español mañana. — “I’m going to study Spanish tomorrow.” Share it in the comments or DM us on Instagram @spanglish_friends for a chance to get a shoutout in next week’s episode! 💛 Thanks for listening, amigos! Every episode gets you one step closer to sounding natural in Spanish. 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Avoid Common 'Spanglish' Mistakes | First Video Episode! 🎥 | 03 Oct 2025 | 00:20:28 | |
Special episode alert amigos! 🎥 It’s our very first VIDEO episode — and Em is spilling her most cringe Spanglish fails. Spoiler: they involve concerts, highways, and kitchen tiles. We’re celebrating episode 30 by re-introducing ourselves, sharing the story of how Spanglish Friends began, and then diving into Em’s top 3 Spanglish mistakes so you can laugh, learn, and avoid them yourself. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Meet Em & Val in our first-ever video recording ✅ Hear the funny (and embarrassing) stories behind Em’s 3 Spanglish fails ✅ Learn the truth about false friends like atender, éxito, and azulejos ✅ Discover why making mistakes is one of the best ways to learn ✏️ Challenge of the Week Share your own Spanglish fails in the comments or on Instagram @spanglish_friends! 👉 Was it a word you mixed up, a phrase that came out wrong, or a funny cultural misunderstanding? The best ones might get featured in a future episode! 💛 Thanks for listening and watching this milestone episode! Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share with friends learning Spanish. 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Say What You’re Doing in Spanish | Spanish "ING" Words Explained | 07 Nov 2025 | 00:17:20 | |
🤔 Ever wondered how to say “I’m eating,” “I’m studying,” or “I’m watching Netflix” in Spanish? In this episode, we’ll teach you exactly how to describe what you’re doing right now using estar + gerundio — the Spanish version of “ING” words! 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn how to form the present continuous using estar + -ando / -iendo ✅ Understand the difference between “Hablo español” (I speak) and “Estoy hablando español” (I’m speaking) ✅ Master the most common -AR, -ER, and -IR verb patterns: hablando, comiendo, viviendo ✅ Discover irregular forms like leyendo, durmiendo, and yendo ✅ Hear a natural Spanish conversation packed with “doing” verbs you can use every day ✏️ Challenge of the Week Write one sentence in Spanish saying what you’re doing right now! 👉 Example: Estoy aprendiendo español. / Estoy cocinando pasta. / Estoy viendo una película. 💛 Every episode brings you closer to sounding like a native — paso a paso. 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Describe Your Home in Spanish | Beginner Spanish Lesson | 06 Feb 2026 | 00:12:28 | |
Once you know how to say where you live, the next question usually is: ¿Y con quién vives? — who do you live with? In Episode 46, Em and Val help beginner Spanish learners describe their home in Spanish — whether you live in a house or an apartment, what it’s like, and who you live with — using simple, real-life Spanish you can start using straight away. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn how to say what type of home you live in using vivo en una casa / vivo en un apartamento ✅ Describe your home using ser (mi casa es grande, pequeña, acogedora) ✅ Learn beginner adjectives like big, small, and cosy ✅ Say who you live with using vivo con or how to say you live alone ✅ Hear a short mini conversation you can copy and practise 🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week) Tell us in Spanish:👉 What type of home you live in and one detail about it Example: Vivo en un apartamento pequeño y vivo solo. Val will help correct your sentence if needed in the comments! 💛 Don’t forget to follow, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend learning Spanish. 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Describe Where You Live in Spanish | Beginner Spanish Lesson | 30 Jan 2026 | 00:16:12 | |
One of the first questions you’ll hear when meeting someone in Spanish is: ¿Dónde vives? — Where do you live? But how do you answer beyond just naming a place? In Episode 45, Em and Val teach you how to describe where you live in Spanish as a beginner — including your city or town, the weather, and what you think about it — using simple, real-life Spanish you can start using straight away. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn how to say where you live using vivir (vivo en…) ✅ Talk about different places like cities, towns, suburbs, and the countryside ✅ Describe the weather and climate using hace calor / hace frío ✅ Share your opinion about your city using beginner-friendly adjectives ✅ Hear a short mini conversation you can copy and practise 🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week) Tell us in Spanish:👉 Where you live and one detail about it (weather, size, or opinion) Example: Vivo en una ciudad pequeña y hace calor.Val will help correct your sentence if needed! 💛 Don’t forget to follow, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend learning Spanish 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Ask Someone “What Are You Doing?” in Spanish | Beginner Lesson | 14 Nov 2025 | 00:14:10 | |
😅 Ever been asked “¿Qué estás haciendo?” or “¿Cuánto tiempo llevas aprendiendo español?” ? Don’t worry — this episode’s got you covered! 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn how to ask and answer questions about what you’re doing right now ✅ Understand how to say how long you’ve been learning Spanish using llevar + gerundio ✅ Practice natural questions like “¿Qué está haciendo tu hermano?” and “¿Qué están haciendo tus amigos?” ✅ Build real confidence answering like a native: Estoy estudiando español, Llevo aprendiendo por seis meses ✅ Hear a full mini conversation breaking down these everyday phrases paso a paso ✏️ Challenge of the Week Answer this question in Spanish: 👉 “¿Cuánto tiempo llevas aprendiendo español?” Example: Llevo un año aprendiendo español. 💛 Every episode brings you closer to natural Spanish — paso a paso. 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Describe what you do for Work in Spanish | Beginner Spanish Lesson | 23 Jan 2026 | 00:11:38 | |
¿A qué te dedicas? — which literally means “to what do you dedicate yourself?” In Episode 44, Em and Val break down this essential phrase and teach you how to answer clearly, even if your job is unusual or you’re a student. You’ll also learn when to use soy + profession and trabajo + en/como to explain your job naturally. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn how to answer ¿A qué te dedicas? in beginner-friendly Spanish ✅ Discover the difference between soy + profession vs trabajo + en/como ✅ Learn common jobs and how to adapt them for gender ✅ Tips for describing uncommon jobs so natives understand you ✅ Hear a mini conversation with simple, real examples 🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week) Tell us in Spanish in the comments:👉 Your job using soy… or trabajo como…Val will help you translate if your profession is tricky! 💛 Don’t forget to follow, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who wants to talk about their job in Spanish confidently. 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Say Where You Are From and Where You Live in Spanish | Beginner Spanish | 16 Jan 2026 | 00:12:07 | |
One of the first things beginners want to say in Spanish is who they are and where they live — but many feel they need perfect pronunciation, no accent, and zero nerves. Here’s the truth: it doesn’t have to be perfect to be understood 💥 In Episode 43, Em and Val break down the exact phrases you need to introduce yourself naturally in Spanish, even as a complete beginner. You’ll learn how to confidently say your nationality, city, and ask someone else where they’re from — without overthinking it. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn how to say your nationality using soy + nationality ✅ Understand how to say where you currently live using vivo en + place ✅ Discover the difference between ¿De dónde eres? vs ¿Dónde vives? ✅ Hear a simple mini conversation and see how it’s used in real life ✅ Get tips for beginner-friendly Spanish introductions 🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week) Tell us in Spanish in the comments: 👉 Your nationality using soy + nationality 👉 Where you live using vivo en + city Val will reply and help you perfect your sentence! 💛 Don’t forget to follow, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who wants to start speaking Spanish confidently. 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Learn Spanish From Scratch | Beginner Tips to Set Goals & Stay Motivated | 09 Jan 2026 | 00:12:29 | |
Have you always wanted to learn Spanish but thought “I don’t have time,” “I’m too old,” or “this feels too hard”? You’re not alone — and this episode is here to change that 💥 In Episode 42, our very first episode of 2026, Em and Val break down how beginners can actually start learning Spanish, stay motivated when life gets busy, and build a realistic plan that works long-term. This is a highly interactive episode designed to help you set clear goals, overcome mental blocks, and take real action — not just dream about learning Spanish. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Break through common limiting beliefs about learning Spanish ✅ Learn how to start Spanish as a beginner (even with a busy life) ✅ Discover how to stay motivated without burning out ✅ Build a realistic Spanish learning action plan for 2026 ✅ Learn why consistency matters more than perfection 🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week) This week’s reto is all about goal setting 💪👉 Tell us your Spanish goal for this year (in English)👉 Share 1–2 concrete actions you’ll take to make it happen Example:“I want to have a basic conversation in Spanish by June, so I’ll listen to this podcast every week and take one class per week.” Comment or DM us on Instagram @spanglish_friends — we’ll shout out one of your goals in a future episode! 💛 Don’t forget to follow, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who wants to learn Spanish in 2026. Let’s start strong together ✨ 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Talk About Christmas in Spanish | Beginner Vocab & Traditions | 19 Dec 2025 | 00:14:19 | |
Want to talk about Christmas in Spanish? 🎄 In Episode 41 — our final episode of 2025 — we’re diving into Christmas vocabulary, festive phrases, and cultural traditions from Spanish-speaking countries. Learn how to say Feliz Navidad, talk about gifts, family meals, and understand how Christmas is celebrated around the Spanish-speaking world. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn Christmas greetings: Feliz Navidad, Feliz Nochebuena & Feliz Año Nuevo ✅ Discover key Christmas vocabulary: árbol de Navidad, regalo, villancicos & Nochebuena ✅ Understand how Christmas is celebrated in Spanish-speaking countries ✅ Listen to a festive mini conversation in Spanish 🎉 Spanglish Friend Shout-Out of the Week This week’s shoutout goes to Ohemaa from Ghana for sharing the love and supporting the podcast! ✏️ Challenge of the Week We’d love to hear from you! 👉 Write a short sentence in Spanish about how you celebrate Christmas 👉 Use phrases from today’s episode like “Voy a pasar la Navidad con mi familia” Comment or DM us on Instagram @spanglish_friends — we might feature you in a future episode! 💛 Don’t forget to follow, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow Spanish learners! 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Say You Don’t Understand Something in Spanish | Beginner Survival Phrases | 12 Dec 2025 | 00:16:48 | |
Did someone say something in Spanish and your brain just froze? Episode 40 of Spanglish Friends teaches you exactly what to say when you don’t understand — without panicking, pretending, or switching to English. You’ll learn powerful beginner phrases like ¿Puede repetir?, ¿Qué significa?, and Lo siento, no entiendo so you can survive real conversations with confidence. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn how to ask for clarification: ¿Cómo se dice…?, ¿Qué significa…?, ¿Cómo se escribe…? ✅ Practice essential “panic-saving” phrases: ¿Puede repetir, por favor? and ¿Puede hablar más despacio? ✅ Learn how to say you’re a beginner politely: Estoy aprendiendo & Solo hablo un poco ✅ Hear a practical breakdown of what to say when you feel lost in conversation 🎉 Spanglish Friend Shout-Out of the Week This week’s shoutout goes to Tumi, who bravely shared their very first Spanish sentence and their love for Spanish culture — we’re so proud of you! ✏️ Challenge of the Week We’d love to hear from you! 👉 Which phrase will help you most: ¿Puede repetir? or ¿Cómo se dice…? 👉 Do you know any other helpful beginner phrases? Comment or DM us on Instagram @spanglish_friends — you might get a shoutout in an upcoming episode! 💛 Don’t forget to follow, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow Spanish learners! 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Talk About Pets in Spanish | Common Animals & Beginner Phrases | 05 Dec 2025 | 00:18:11 | |
Amigos… ever wished you could talk about your favourite furry (or feathery!) friends en español? Today, we’re learning how to name pets, gender them correctly, and talk about the animals you have — all with simple, beginner-friendly Spanish. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn the 5 common pets in Spanish: perro, gato, pájaro, pez, conejo ✅ Understand how to make pet words masculine or feminine (perro → perra, gato → gata…) ✅ Hear a mini conversation between Em & Val using all the new vocabulary ✅ Learn how to say “I have a pet…” + describe it with size and colour ✅ Practice asking others: “¿Tienes mascotas?” ✨ Shoutout of the Week This week’s shoutout goes to Nirvana, who shared: “Found you guys from your podcast!!! I’m not necessarily a beginner but I found your podcast so helpful with understanding concepts. Thank you guys.” Muchísimas gracias, Nirvana — you made our day! ✏️ Challenge of the Week Tell us in the comments if YOU have a pet! 👉 Example: Tengo un perro. / Tengo una gata. / No tengo una mascota. 💛 Every episode brings you closer to natural Spanish — paso a paso. 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Spot Irregular Verbs in Spanish Instantly | Beginner Hacks | 28 Nov 2025 | 00:18:56 | |
🚀Amigos — ever felt that little “Spingle” tingle when a Spanish verb looks… different? That’s your brain telling you it’s irregular! In this episode, we’ll help you recognize irregular verbs instantly, without panicking or Googling. 🎙️In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Discover the most common “-go” verbs in the yo form and why they stand out ✅ Learn the key stem vowel changes: e → ie, o → ue, e → i ✅ Recognize completely irregular verbs like ser, ir, and tener ✅ Hear a mini Spanish conversation with all three patterns in action ✅ Get tips and hacks to train your Spingle — your irregular verb detector ✏️Challenge of the Week Write one short sentence using at least one irregular verb! 👉 Example: Hago ejercicio. / Quiero un café. / Voy al cine con un amigo. 💛Every episode brings you closer to natural Spanish — paso a paso. 📲Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Master the Most Common Irregular Verbs in Spanish | Tener, Poder, Ir and More | 21 Nov 2025 | 00:17:52 | |
🚀 Ready to finally master those tricky Spanish verbs that don’t play by the rules? In this episode, we’re unlocking the world of irregular verbs — the ones every beginner needs to know to sound natural in conversation. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Understand what irregular verbs are and why they’re so common ✅ Learn the 7 essential ones: ser, estar, tener, ir, hacer, decir, poder ✅ Hear real examples from a fun Spanish mini conversation ✅ Learn two powerful hacks to recognize and memorize irregular verbs faster ✅ Gain confidence saying “I go,” “I want,” “I can,” and “I have” in Spanish ✏️ Challenge of the Week Write one short sentence using an irregular verb! 👉 Example: Tengo un perro. / Voy al gimnasio. / Puedo hablar español. 💛 Every episode brings you closer to natural Spanish — paso a paso. 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Talk About Love in Spanish | Beginner Guide and Valentine’s Day Phrases | 13 Feb 2026 | 00:11:45 | |
Valentine’s Day is here 💕 — and what better time to learn how to talk about love in Spanish? In Episode 47, Em and Val teach beginner Spanish learners how to express love, talk about relationships, and share Valentine’s Day plans using simple, real-life Spanish you can start using straight away — even if you’re just starting out. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn how to say I love you in Spanish — and when to use te quiero vs te amo ✅ Talk about your loved ones using beginner vocabulary (partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, husband/wife) ✅ Learn how to say you have a date using tengo una cita con… ✅ Talk about Valentine’s Day plans using the simple future (voy a + verb) ✅ Hear a short mini conversation you can copy and practice 🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week) Tell us in Spanish: 👉 One sentence about love or your Valentine’s Day plans Example: Voy a salir a cenar con mi pareja.Or: Tengo una cita con mi novio. Val will help correct your sentence if needed! 💛 Don’t forget to follow, leave a review, and share this episode with someone you love (or someone learning Spanish 😉). 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Ask Prices and Bargain in Spanish | Beginner Spanish Shopping Phrases | 27 Feb 2026 | 00:14:49 | |
Shopping in a Spanish-speaking country? 🛍️One of the first things you’ll need to know is how to ask prices, point to what you want, and say if something is too expensive. In Episode 49, Em and Val teach beginner Spanish learners how to shop confidently in Spanish — from asking How much is that? to saying I want this one and even bargaining politely — using simple, real-life Spanish you can start using straight away. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn how to ask prices using ¿Cuánto cuesta…? and ¿Cuánto es…? ✅ Learn how to say this vs that using este, esta, ese, esa (and plural forms) ✅ Point to items near or far when shopping ✅ Learn how to say something is too expensive (está caro / está cara)✅ Learn how to ask for a discount politely ✅ Hear a short mini shopping conversation you can copy and practise 🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week) Say for the word imán - would you sau ese or esa, or este or esta? Val will help correct your sentence if needed! 💛 Don’t forget to follow, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend planning a trip (or a shopping spree 😉). 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||
| How to Ask Someone About Their Job in Spanish | Beginner Spanish Lesson | 20 Feb 2026 | 00:11:31 | |
Meeting someone new in Spanish and not sure how to ask what they do for work — or how to respond without feeling awkward? This episode has you covered. In Episode 48, Em and Val teach beginner Spanish learners how to ask someone about their job in Spanish, react naturally when they answer, and keep the conversation going with simple follow-up questions — using real, everyday Spanish you can start using straight away. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn 3 natural ways to ask “What do you do for work?” in Spanish(¿A qué te dedicas?, ¿En qué trabajas?, ¿Cuál es tu profesión?) ✅ Learn how to react naturally with phrases like qué interesante, qué bueno, ah, genial ✅ Keep the conversation flowing with easy follow-up questions(¿Te gusta tu trabajo?, ¿Trabajas algunos días desde casa?) ✅ Hear a short mini conversation you can copy and practise 🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week) Tell us in Spanish:👉 Your favourite reaction phrase from this episode Example: ¡Ah, qué interesante!Or: ¡Ah, genial! Val will help correct your sentence if needed! 💛 Don’t forget to follow, leave a review, and share this episode with someone learning Spanish. 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic | |||