Beginners Spanish Podcast - Spanglish Friends

🎬 Have you ever wondered if watching Spanish movies can actually help you learn Spanish as a beginner? The research says YES, but only if you use them the right way.In this episode, Em and Val break down why Spanish films feel difficult at first, what beginners usually get wrong, and how movies can actually improve your listening, vocabulary, and comprehension over time.Perfect for Spanish beginners, travellers, and anyone wanting to improve their Spanish in a fun, real-world way.💛 Giveaway (Australian Listeners) We’re giving away TWO double movie passes to the Australian Spanish & Latin American Film Festival, which runs from June-July 2026!  To enter: • Follow us on Instagram @spanglish_friends • Comment on our pinned post • Tag a friend you want to take to the festival! Winners will announced Tuesday 9 June, 9am AEST via instagram 💛 About the Australian Spanish & Latin American Film Festival📅 Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Byron Bay & more.🎟️ Full festival program: https://storage.googleapis.com/production-cms-storage-bucket/SFF26_Programme_DL_Web.pdf🌐 More info: https://spanishfilmfestival.com/🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Why Spanish movies feel difficult at first (and why that’s normal) ✅ How different accents and slang affect understanding ✅ What research says about learning languages through films ✅ How subtitles actually help beginners learn faster ✅ How to use movies to improve your Spanish (even as a beginner) ✅ Beginner-friendly listening practice and strategies🎬 Films mentioned in this episode (Em’s Spanish Movie Recommendations)  La Odisea de los Giles (Argentina) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10384744/ A comedy about neighbours who lose their savings during Argentina’s financial crisis and plan a clever mission to get revenge.Justicia Artificial (Spain) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21186294/ A political thriller set in the near future where AI is used in the justice system, raising questions about fairness and control. Language Lessons (USA) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11027830/ A heartfelt drama-comedy about a Spanish teacher and student whose online lessons turn into a deep emotional friendship.🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week) Have you ever watched a Spanish film? Share your experience or recommend a movie in the comments!📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: [email protected] 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected] 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusicResearch mentioned in this episode (yeah, real studies here only) • The Language Learning Journal (2019) https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09571736.2019.1610033 • PLOS ONE (2016)  https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0158409

Learn how to say “I’m sick,” “I don’t feel well,” “my head hurts,” and other common illness phrases in Spanish🤒In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you essential Spanish vocabulary and real-life phrases for talking about pain, symptoms, sickness, and feeling unwell naturally.Perfect for Spanish beginners, travellers, and anyone wanting to improve their Spanish conversation and listening skills.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ How to say you feel unwell✅ How to say “I’m sick”✅ How to describe pain using “me duele…”✅ Common illnesses in Spanish like fever, cough, flu✅How to talk about severity ✅ How to say how long you’ve been sick✅ Beginner Spanish conversation practice✅ Real-life Spanish listening practice🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Imagine you are sick, maybe you are actually sick listening to this episode, and want to vent to the world! Say what sickness or ailment you are pretending to feel or actually feeling.Example: No me siento bien. Me duele mucho la garganta desde ayer. Tengo tos. Post your sentence in the comments or send us a DM, we LOVE seeing your progress!!💛Shoutout: Special shoutout again to Megan for joining our community via Spotify, we love having you here!📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: [email protected] 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected] 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

Do you know how to ask for your size, where the fitting room is, or say “this doesn’t fit”… in Spanish? In Episode 60, Em and Val teach you how to go clothes shopping using simple, real-life Spanish. From asking for sizes to talking about how clothes fit, this is practical Spanish you’ll actually use when travelling or living abroad.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn how to ask where the fitting room is ✅ Learn how to ask for clothing sizes (S, M, L, XS, XL) ✅ Learn how to say “do you have this in…?” ✅ Learn how to say if something fits well or not ✅ Learn how to ask for a bigger or smaller size ✅ Hear a natural mini conversation you can copy and use🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week) Write a shopping conversation in Spanish: 👉Imagine an item of clothing is not fitting you well, practice asking for a larger or smaller size. Can you remember how to say this? Post your sentence in the comments or send us a DM on Instagram, we LOVE seeing your Spanish progress!💛 Shoutout: This week’s shoutout goes to Jess who commented on Spotify saying our episode “what to say when you don’t know what to say” was so helpful,  and “y’all have a new listener here!” Welcome Jess, we’re so glad you’re part of the community!📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: [email protected] 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected] 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

Do you know how to say “Happy Mother’s Day,” “thank you for everything,” or what you’re going to do for your mum… in Spanish? 💐In Episode 59, Em and Val teach you how to talk about your mum, express love and gratitude, and share your Mother’s Day plans using simple beginner Spanish you can actually use in real life.You’ll learn how to describe your mum, write a heartfelt card, and use one of the most important beginner structures: “voy a…” (I’m going to)🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn how to express love and gratitude✅ Learn how to describe your mum/mom!✅ Learn how to write a simple but meaningful Mother’s Day card in Spanish✅ Learn how to talk about your plans with her✅ Hear a natural mini conversation you can copy and use🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week) Write a short Mother’s Day to your mom or a woman you admire in Spanish. Include: 👉 A greeting 👉 Something you love about her 👉 And one thing you’re going to doExample: Feliz Día de la Madre, mamá. Te quiero mucho. ¡Eres muy especial para mí!Post your sentence in the comments or send us a DM on Instagram, we LOVE seeing your Spanish progress!💛 Shoutout: This week’s shoutout goes to JD for your kind comment on YouTube: “Me encanta este video” Gracias for being part of our community , we appreciate you!📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: [email protected] 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected] 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

Why is it el problema, but la mano… and sometimes even el agua fría (wait, what?! 😵)?In Episode 58, Em and Val break down one of the most confusing parts of Spanish for beginners — gender exceptions. You’ve probably learned the rule: words ending in “a” are feminine and words ending in “o” are masculine… but Spanish doesn’t always follow the rules.So how do you know when it doesn’t? And more importantly… WHY?In this episode, we go beyond memorizing exceptions and explain the real reasons behind them — so you can finally understand Spanish, not just remember it.🎙️In this episode, you’ll:✅ Learn the basic gender rule (and why it’s only 80% accurate)✅ Understand why Spanish breaks rules through history and evolution.✅ Discover Latin-origin words like el problema, el sistema, el tema.✅ Learn how English loanwords enter Spanish: el email, el marketing, la cookie.✅ Understand shortened words like la moto, la foto, la tele.✅ Learn pronunciation-based exceptions like el agua, el alma, el arma.🎯Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Write one Spanish word that confused you because of its gender. Examples: El agua, el problema.Comment below or DM us — we LOVE seeing what confuses learners so we can help you understand it better💬💛This week’s shoutout goes to Megan from England for her amazing Spanish introduction and for sharing about her life (and her cat Dee 🐱). You are officially our first Spanglish Friends pet mention!📲Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧Contact: [email protected]📚1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected]🎶Music by @scotairdmusic

Do you know how to say if you get along with someone in Spanish — your sister, your boss, your friends… or even someone you don’t get along with? 👀In Episode 57, Em and Val teach you how to talk about relationships and personality using one of the most useful beginner Spanish structures: “llevo bien con" You’ll learn how to say who you get along with, who you don’t, and how to explain why — using simple Spanish you can start using immediately.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll:✅ Learn how to ask ‘Do you get along with…? and how to answer! ✅ Learn key vocabulary for people in your life: family, siblings, partner, boss, colleagues.✅ Learn how to explain WHY you get or don’t get along well with someone.✅ Hear a natural mini conversation you can copy and use in real life🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Write one sentence in Spanish in about someone in your life. Include:👉 Who they are, if you get along with them or not and whyExamples: Me llevo muy bien con mi amiga porque es divertida y amable. No me llevo bien con mi jefe porque es serio.Post your sentence in the comments or send us a DM on Instagram — we LOVE seeing your Spanish progress!💛 This week’s shoutout goes to Neriah for participating in our supermarket challenge and asking “¿Dónde está la sección de frutas y verduras?” Amazing Spanish, gracias for being part of our community!📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧 Contact: [email protected]📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected]🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

How long have you been friends with someone… and could you say it in Spanish? 🤔💬In this special collab episode, Em and Val are joined by Savin from Ele-Frente, to help you talk about friendships in Spanish with confidence. 💛Together, you’ll learn how to ask how long you’ve been friends, answer using simple structures, and describe your friend’s personality using beginner-friendly Spanish.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll:✅ Learn how to ask: How long you have been friends? In Spanish.✅Learn how to answer that question.✅ Describe your friend’s personality, such as they are fun, kind, hardworking, etc.✅ Combine ideas to create natural Spanish sentences✅ Hear a full mini conversation with a guest speaker🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Describe a friend in Spanish using the new vocab you learn today!Example: Somos amigas desde hace cuatro años. Ella es divertida y amable. Post it in the comments or DM us on Instagram — we love celebrating your Spanish wins! 🎉💛 ShoutoutThis week’s shoutout goes to our Spanglish Friend Victoria — thank you for your kind message and for sharing the podcast with your friends. Welcome to the community! 💫 Follow our Guest Host— Savin from Ele-Frente! Follow Savin here → Instagram @ele_frenteHe shares clear, beginner-friendly Spanish tips and is the host of the podcast Español con Pasos Firmes, helping learners build confidence step by step. Check him out on spotify! Follow Spanglish Friends 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧 Contact: [email protected]📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected]🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

Imagine yourself at the beach — swimming in the ocean, building sandcastles, or relaxing under an umbrella… now you can describe all of that en español! 🌊☀️In Episode 55, Em and Val teach you how to talk about your favourite beach activities in Spanish — from sunbathing to surfing, having a picnic, and making sandcastles. Perfect for beginner learners who want to start speaking about real-life activities in Spanish.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll:✅ Learn essential beach vocabulary: la playa, el mar, la arena, la sombrilla, el traje de baño✅ Learn useful verbs for beach activities: nadar, tomar el sol, surfear, hacer un picnic, hacer castillos de arena✅ Answer the beginner-friendly question: ¿Qué haces en la playa? / ¿Qué te gusta hacer normalmente?✅ Hear a full mini conversation you can copy and practise🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Tell us one sentence about what you like to do at the beach in Spanish. Start with:👉 Me gusta + verbExample: Me gusta tomar el sol.Post it in the comments or DM us on Instagram — we love celebrating your Spanish wins!💛 Shoutout:This week’s shoutout goes to Spanglish Friend Maya who messaged us on Insta, Estoy feliz escuchar! That’s a great sentence which means ‘I’m so happy to be listening’. We're so happy to know that, and thank you for your support amiga.📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧 Contact: [email protected]📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected]🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

Want to talk about Easter in Spanish — from the Easter bunny to chocolate and egg hunts — using just a few simple words? 🐰🍫🥚In Episode 54, Em and Val teach you how to describe Easter traditions like painting and hiding eggs, looking for them, and celebrating with family — all in beginner-friendly Spanish.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll:✅ Learn essential Easter vocabulary: la Pascua, los huevos de Pascua, el conejo de Pascua, el jardín, and la canasta✅ Learn useful verbs to describe Easter activities: pintar, esconder, buscar, and encontrar✅ Answer common questions like ¿Qué haces en Pascua? and ¿Qué hace tu familia?✅ Hear a full mini conversation about Easter that you can copy and practise✅ Understand how to talk about holiday traditions with simple sentences🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Tell us in one sentence what you or your family do at Easter in Spanish. For example:• En Pascua pinto huevos.• Escondo huevos en el jardín.• Mi familia busca huevos de Pascua.Post your sentence in the comments or send us a direct message on Instagram — Val and Em love seeing you practice and celebrate your Spanish wins!💛 Shoutout: This week’s shoutout goes to our Spanglish Friend Emily, who asked: “Cómo se dice landlord en español?” The answer: propietaria (I’m a landlord). Thanks for being part of our community, Emily!📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧 Contact: [email protected]📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected]🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

Want to describe what someone looks like in Spanish — and make it sound natural in conversation? 👀In this episode, you’ll learn how to talk about height, hair, and eye colour using simple beginner Spanish.In Episode 53, Em and Val guide you through describing people using only two verbs — ser and tener — so you can confidently talk about your friends, family, or anyone you meet.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll:✅ Describe height and physical traits using ser (alto, baja, delgado, etc.)✅ Talk about hair using tiene el pelo + colour and length (rubio, castaño, largo, corto)✅ Describe eye colour with tiene los ojos (azules, verdes, marrones, avellana, ámbar)✅ Learn gender agreement for adjectives✅ Hear a full beginner mini conversation about best friends in Spanish✅ Apply your new skills in a weekly challenge to describe someone in your life🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Describe someone you know in Spanish:• Their height using ser 'es'• Their hair using tiene el pelo• Their eyes using tiene los ojosExample: Mi amiga es alta. Tiene el pelo negro. Tiene los ojos verdes.💛 Fifty-three episodes in — and now you can describe people in Spanish like a pro beginner!📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧 Contact: [email protected]📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected]🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

Want to describe your daily routine in Spanish — and make it sound like a real conversation? ☀️In this episode, you’ll learn how to talk about what you do in the morning, afternoon, and evening using simple, beginner Spanish.In Episode 52, Em and Val teach you how to go from random verbs to a full connected story about your day — using reflexive verbs, sequencing words, and frequency expressions you can start using straight away.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll:✅ Learn essential daily routine reflexive verbs (me despierto, me levanto, me ducho, me acuesto)✅ Learn how to use regular verbs to describe your day✅ Connect your routine using primero, luego, después, más tarde, finalmente✅ Make your Spanish sound natural with siempre, a veces, nunca, todos los días✅ Understand why we say me despierto and not yo despierto✅ Hear a full beginner daily routine you can copy and practice🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week) Tell us about your daily routine using:👉 one reflexive verb👉 one sequencing word👉 one frequency wordExample: Primero, me levanto a las ocho. Luego, trabajo. A veces estudio español.Val will help correct your sentence if needed!💛 Fifty-two episodes in — and you can now talk about your life in Spanish. That’s main-character energy.📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧 Contact: [email protected]📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected]🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

Going grocery shopping in a Spanish-speaking country? 🛒You’ll need to know how to ask where things are, understand the different sections, and pay at the checkout — all in Spanish.In Episode 51, Em and Val teach beginner Spanish learners how to shop for food confidently — from finding the bakery and butcher to paying with cash or card — using simple, real-life Spanish you can start using straight away.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll:✅ Learn how to say supermarket, market, bakery, butcher, and more✅ Learn how to ask where things are using ¿Dónde está…?✅ Understand key shop words like pasillo, sección, and caja✅ Learn how to pay with cash or card in Spanish✅ Know how to respond when asked for ID or loyalty points (RUT / DNI)✅ Hear a short mini grocery shopping conversation you can copy and practise🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Tell us how you can ask for your favorite section in a supermarket, using the structure Dónde está la sección de + panadería + place. Like sección de frutas, verduras, carne. Val will help correct your sentence if needed!💛 Don’t forget to follow, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who loves food (or travelling 😉).📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧 Contact: [email protected]📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected]🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

Meeting someone for the first time in Spanish? 🤝Would you confidently introduce yourself — or panic after saying hola?In Episode 50, Em and Val celebrate fifty episodes of Spanglish Friends by helping you have your first real conversation in Spanish using the language you already know — step by step.You’ll learn how to introduce yourself naturally: your name, age, where you’re from, where you live, what you do, what you like, and even your mascotas 🐶 — using simple beginner Spanish you can start speaking straight away.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll:✅ Learn how to say your name and age (Me llamo…, Tengo… años)✅ Learn how to say where you’re from and where you live (Soy de…, Vivo en…)✅ Describe your living situation (Vivo con… / Vivo solo/a)✅ Talk about your job or studies (Soy… / Trabajo en…)✅ Talk about the weather in your city (Hace calor / hace frío)✅ Share your likes using Me gusta…✅ Introduce your pet and say its name✅ Hear two full beginner introductions you can copy and practise🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Write your own Spanish introduction using at least TWO of the structures from this episode.👉 Example: Me llamo Alex.Soy de Australia y vivo en la ciudad. Me gusta el café.Val will help correct your sentence if needed!💛 Thank you for being part of our first 50 episodes — this conversation is proof of how far you’ve come.📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧 Contact: [email protected]📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected]🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

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: [email protected]📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected]🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

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 episodeExample: ¡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: [email protected]📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected]🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

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 plansExample: 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: [email protected]📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected]🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

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 itExample: 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: [email protected]📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected]🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

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: [email protected]📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected]🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

¿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: [email protected]📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected]🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

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 + cityVal 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: [email protected]📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected]🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

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 happenExample:“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: [email protected]📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected]🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

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: [email protected] 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected] 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

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: [email protected] 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected] 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

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: [email protected] 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected] 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

🚀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: [email protected] 📚1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected] 🎶Music by @scotairdmusic

🚀 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: [email protected] 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected] 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

😅 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: [email protected] 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected] 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

🤔 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: [email protected] 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected] 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

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: [email protected] 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected] 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

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: [email protected] 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected] 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

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: [email protected] 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected] 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

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: [email protected] 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected] 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

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: [email protected] 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected] 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

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: [email protected] 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected] 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

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: [email protected] 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected] 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

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: [email protected] 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected] 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

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: ✅ Learn how to say what you like using me gusta, me gustan, me encanta, me encantan ✅ Learn how to say what you don’t like by adding no to these phrases ✅ Practice asking and answering questions about likes and dislikes with hobbies, food, and activities ✅ Hear a mini conversation using today’s phrases, plus a full breakdown✏️ Challenge of the Week We’d love to hear from you! 👉 Write a sentence to describe what you like or don’t like in Spanish (for example me gusta la pizza, or no me gusta la comida picante) 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! 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: [email protected] 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected] 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

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: [email protected] 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected] 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

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: [email protected] 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected] 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

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: [email protected] 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected] 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

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: [email protected] 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected] 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

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 SpainVal (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 WeekThis 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: [email protected] 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected] 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

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: [email protected] 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected] 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

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 togetherVal (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 WeekThis 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 WeekPost 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: [email protected] 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected] 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

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 contextWhether 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: [email protected] 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val [email protected] 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

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 vocabWhether 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 WeekThis 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: [email protected] 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected] 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

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 afterWhether 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: [email protected] 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected] Music by @scotairdmusic

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 contextJoin 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: [email protected] 📚1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected] 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

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 contextWhether 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: [email protected] 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected] 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

😅 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 WeekShoutout 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 WeekUse 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: [email protected] 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons: [email protected]🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic