Beginners Spanish Podcast - Spanglish Friends

What do you like to do in your free time?In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you practical Spanish for talking about your hobbies and everyday activities. You’ll learn the verbs you need with different hobbies, how to ask someone what they do in their free time, and how to say how often you do your favourite activities.🎙️ In this episode, you'll learn:✅ Common hobbies in Spanish and the verbs you use with them✅ The difference between hacer, jugar, salir a and tocar✅ How to ask ¿Qué haces en tu tiempo libre? (“What do you do in your free time?”)✅ How to ask and answer ¿Con qué frecuencia...? (“How often...?”)✅ Useful frequency words like siempre, normalmente, a veces and nunca✅ How to talk about how often you do your favourite hobbies and activitiesReto del mes = Challenge of the Month!Tell us about one of your hobbies in Spanish using at least one frequency word from today's episode! We LOVE seeing your progress!!Shoutout of the Month!Special shoutout this month to Emily, who shared how she used her Spanish while walking the Camino de Santiago. Her message even showed that one of Em's Spanish fails helped her remember the word azulejos! Thank you so much for listening, Emily, and for sharing your story with us!Follow us for weekly Spanish tips📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📺 YouTube → Spanglish FriendsWant Spanish lessons taught in absolute-beginner-friendly English?Book a 1-on-1 Spanish lesson with Val: [email protected] in touchContact: [email protected]

Mi casa es su casa! In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you practical Spanish possessives, from saying “my”, “your” and “their” to saying “mine”, “yours” and “theirs”. You’ll also learn how to talk about clothes and everyday belongings, and ask who something belongs to.🎙️ In this episode, you'll learn:✅ How to use mi, tu, su, mis, tus and sus✅ The difference between mi and mío, tu and tuyo, and su and suyo✅ How to talk about clothes and everyday belongings✅ How to ask ¿De quién? (“Whose?”) and work out who something belongs to✅ How to say things like “The book is mine” and “The keys are yours”Reto del mes = Challenge of the Month!How would you say “It’s my backpack” in Spanish? Tell us your answer in the comments! We LOVE seeing your progress!!Shoutout of the MonthSpecial shoutout this month to Jenni, who commented on our Instagram post about our new chapter and schedule. Thank you so much for your support! We love hearing from you!Follow us for weekly Spanish tips📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📺 YouTube → Spanglish FriendsWant Spanish lessons taught in absolute-beginner-friendly English? Book a 1-on-1 Spanish lesson with Val: [email protected] in touch📧 Contact: [email protected]

Want to feel more confident dating someone who speaks Spanish? 💕In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you practical Spanish for dating; from asking someone out and organising a date, to giving compliments, making small talk, splitting the bill, and saying “I want to see you again.”Perfect for anyone dating a native Spanish speaker!🎙️ In this episode, you'll learn:✅ How to ask someone out and organize a date✅ How to give compliments like “You look gorgeous”✅ How to make small talk on a date, without defaulting to English ✅ How to talk about the bill, who’s paying! ✅ How to say “I want to see you again”Reto del mes = Challenge of the Month! What was your favourite dating phrase from today's episode? Tell us in the comments! We LOVE seeing your progress!!Shoutout of the Month Special shoutout this week to Nancy goes to Nancy, who participated in our challenge on the episode How to Describe What You Do for Work in Spanish. Thanks for getting involved! Follow us for weekly Spanish tips📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📺 YouTube → Spanglish Friends Want Spanish lessons taught in absolute-beginner-friendly English?Book a 1-on-1 Spanish lesson with Val: [email protected] in touch 📧 Contact: [email protected]

In this special episode, Em and Val explain why the podcast is moving to a monthly publishing schedule, with new episodes released on the first Saturday of every month (Australia) / Friday evenings for the Americas! We share what goes on behind the scenes, and how this change will help us create better, higher-quality Spanish-learning content for you all. And don't worry, we're not going anywhere! You’ll still get weekly bite-sized Spanish tips from us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube Shorts. 💛Thank you so much for supporting Spanglish Friends. We can’t wait to share what’s coming next… stay tuned! Follow us on socials for weekly Spanish tips📲Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends Want Spanish lessons?📚Book a 1-on-1 Spanish lesson with Val: [email protected] in touch with us📧Contact: [email protected]

In this episode, Em and Val teach you essential Spanish phrases for talking on the phone as a beginner. You'll learn how to answer a phone call naturally, ask to speak with someone, leave a message, and end a conversation. You'll also hear real-life examples and practical expressions you can start using immediately.Whether you're calling your hotel, a tour company, speaking with friends, or travelling in a Spanish-speaking country, this lesson will help you feel more confident during phone conversations.👉You'll learn:• How to answer the phone in Spanish• How to introduce yourself on a phone call• How to ask if you're speaking with the right person• Common responses when the person is available or unavailable• How to leave a message in Spanish• Natural ways to end a phone conversation politely🎯Challenge of the Week:Head to the comments and write your favorite phrase from today's episode. We LOVE reading your Spanish practice and can't wait to see your conversations!💙Follow Spanglish Friends!📲Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧Contact: [email protected]📚1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected]🎶Music by @scotairdmusic

Bailamos! In this episode, Em and Val teach you beginner Spanish phrases for inviting someone to dance and responding naturally in social situations. You'll learn polite ways to ask someone to dance, how to accept or decline an invitation, and useful expressions to keep the conversation going while you're dancing.Perfect for travelling, meeting new people, attending parties, and speaking Spanish in real-life situations.👉You'll learn:• How to invite someone to dance in Spanish• How to accept or politely decline an invitation• Common compliments you can give while dancing• Everyday Spanish expressions for parties and social events• Beginner-friendly Spanish conversation practice🎯Challenge of the Week:Write one invitation to dance in Spanish and one response in the comments. You can accept or politely decline using the phrases you learned today! We LOVE reading your Spanish practice! 💙Follow Spanglish Friends!📲Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧Contact: [email protected]📚1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected]🎶Music by @scotairdmusic

Want to make plans with Spanish-speaking friends or family with confidence?In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val are joined by special guest Anthony from the Chill Spanish Podcast to teach you the essential Spanish phrases for making plans! You'll learn how to ask if someone is free, invite them to do activities, and organise a time that works, all using natural Spanish you'll actually hear in everyday conversations.Perfect for Spanish beginners, travelers, students, and anyone wanting to have more real-life conversations in Spanish.🎙️ In this episode, you'll learn:✅ How to ask if someone is free or has plans✅ How to invite someone to go somewhere or do an activity✅ How to organise a time that suits everyone using natural Spanish🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Write one invitation in Spanish asking a friend or family member to do something.Leave your answer in the comments or send us a DM, we LOVE seeing your progress!!🎙️ Special Guest: Anthony from the Chill Spanish PodcastAnthony, creator of the Chill Spanish Podcast, hosts one of the most popular podcasts for intermediate Spanish learners. His slow, natural Spanish episodes have helped thousands of students improve their listening comprehension and build confidence in real-world conversations.Check out Anthony's content:🎧 Spotify Search: Chill Spanish Podcast📺 YouTube: @chillspanishlisteningpractice📸 Instagram: @chillspanishlisteningpracticeFollow Spanglish Friends! 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧 Contact: [email protected]📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected]🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

Learn how to understand Spanish WhatsApp messages and text like a native!In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you the most common Spanish texting abbreviations, WhatsApp slang, and everyday phrases you’ll actually see in real conversations. You’ll learn how to decode text shortcuts, send simple messages, and keep a conversation going naturally in Spanish.Perfect for Spanish beginners, travelers, students, and anyone wanting to understand how native Spanish speakers really communicate online.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How to understand common Spanish WhatsApp abbreviations and text shortcuts ✅ How to send simple, natural text messages in Spanish ✅ How to reply and keep a text conversation going with confidence🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Write one Spanish texting abbreviation we taught you today.For example: tmb (también), pq (porque), xfa (por favor), or ntp (no te preocupes).Leave your answer in the comments or send us a DM—we LOVE seeing your progress!!💛 ShoutoutSpecial shoutout this week to Meds, who commented on our Episode 65 Instagram mini video saying: “These are excellent.” Muchísimas gracias for your support!📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧 Contact: [email protected]📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected]🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

Learn how to catch a taxi or Uber, communicate with your driver, and travel with confidence in Spanish!In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you essential Spanish phrases and vocabulary for taking a taxi or Uber in Spanish-speaking countries. You’ll learn how to greet your driver, confirm your ride, ask for the air conditioning, request to be dropped off, pay for your trip, and finish your journey like a local.Perfect for Spanish beginners, travellers, backpackers, digital nomads, and anyone wanting to feel more confident using Spanish in real-life travel situations.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How to greet your driver and confirm your destination ✅ How to communicate comfortably during your taxi or Uber ride ✅ How to ask to be dropped off, pay, and end your trip naturally🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Practise asking a driver to drop you off somewhere in Spanish.Try using ¿Me deja + location, por favor?Leave your sentence in the comments or send us a DM—we LOVE seeing your progress!!💛 ShoutoutSpecial shoutout this week to Marissa from Arizona, USA, who introduced herself in Spanish in the comments. Amazing work, Marissa, ¡bien hecho!📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧 Contact: [email protected]📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected]🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

Learn how to talk about food allergies, dietary requirements, and food preferences in Spanish with confidence!In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you essential Spanish phrases and vocabulary for dining out safely in Spanish-speaking countries. You’ll learn how to ask for ingredients to be removed, explain food allergies, and communicate if you’re vegetarian or vegan so you can enjoy your meal with confidence.Perfect for Spanish beginners, travellers, backpackers, and anyone wanting to feel more confident eating out in Spanish.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How to ask for ingredients to be removed from your meal ✅ How to explain food allergies and intolerances in Spanish ✅ How to talk about vegetarian, vegan, and other dietary preferences🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)Write one sentence in Spanish about your food preferences. It could be something you avoid, something you’re allergic to, or your diet.Try using sin + food, tengo alergia a + food, or soy + diet.Leave your sentence in the comments or send us a DM, we LOVE seeing your progress!!💛 ShoutoutSpecial shoutout this week to Monique, who commented on Episode 36 saying: “Super helpful.” Awww muchísimas gracias, Monique. We’re so happy you found the episode helpful—that’s always our biggest goal!📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends📧 Contact: [email protected]📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: [email protected]🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic