Basic Spanish Conversations

✉️ Stay in touch through the Latin ELE Newsletter. Get my best updates, tips, and resources to keep improving your español.📺 In the final episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, we explore 31 Minutos, one of the most beloved children’s shows in Latin America. 🇨🇱 This Chilean puppet news program, created in 2003, became a cultural phenomenon thanks to its clever humor, unforgettable characters, and iconic songs. 💬 You’ll meet Tulio Triviño, Juan Carlos Bodoque, and Juanín Juan Harry while learning why this show is loved by both kids and adults. 🎧 Along the way, you’ll practice Spanish with clear examples as we talk about episodes, characters, and the show’s surprising success, including concerts around the world and even a Tiny Desk performance. A fun mix of culture, nostalgia, and Spanish listening practice. Ready? ¡Vamos!📝 Get all the transcripts in the Basic Spanish Conversations Pack 👇https://latinele.uteach.io/products/basic-spanish-conversations-pack⭐ Enjoy the episode? Leave a five‑star review and share it with your amigosNews Theme by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://incompetech.com/

📚 Stories to Explore Spanish Past Tenses is your go‑to resource to start mastering the Spanish past tenses through simple, engaging stories.In this episode, I share a sneak peek of the three surprising tales inside: one inspired by a legendary Latina music icon, another set in the days before the internet, and a final story about a town with a very unusual name.Each one hides a grammar lesson that helps you understand the past naturally, without memorizing rules. ¡Vamos!📖 Grab your FREE copy on Latin ELE's website ⬇️https://latinele.com/stories-to-explore-past-tenses-in-spanish/Que disfrutes las historias. ¡Hasta pronto!—Marco

🥴 Struggling with Spanish past tenses? Spanish Past Made Simple is your go‑to course to finally tell your stories with confidence.⛪️ Imagine a cathedral that wasn’t built by humans… and that sits in the middle of a lake.In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, I share my trip to the Marble Chapels, one of the most stunning natural formations in Chilean Patagonia.You’ll hear what the experience was like, what I saw, and why this place feels almost unreal.Along the way, you’ll learn useful Spanish travel vocabulary and hear plenty of examples in the preterite and imperfect tenses.It’s a simple, friendly story that helps you practice Spanish while discovering a hidden gem in southern Chile.Ready? ¡Vamos!🗻 More information about this wonderful place on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️https://latinele.com/marble-chapels-chile-travel-spanish/✉️ Subscribe to my NEWSLETTER to get updates about new episodes. And if you’re coming to Chile, I’ll send you my guide “Chile: 10 Essential Words Every Traveler Needs.” Just reply to my first email and let me know you want the guide, and I’ll send it your way.⭐ Enjoy the episode? Leave a five‑star review and share it with your amigos.

Ever heard of the Basque Christmas gift-giver who replaces Santa Claus? 🎅In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, I talk with Aitor Pisos, a Spanish teacher from Bilbao, about Olentzero, one of northern Spain’s most unique holiday figures.We explore who Olentzero is, why he’s connected to coal, how he’s traditionally portrayed, and the modern celebrations featuring children’s letters, Basque carols, and lively Christmas Eve parades.Ready? ¡Vamos!📚 Study along with the transcript on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️https://latinele.com/who-is-olentzero-basque-christmas/🌐 Connect with Aitor: Newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/ElProfesorAitorSitio web: https://www.elprofesoraitor.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElProfesorAitorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/elprofesoraitor/✈️ Ready for your next adventure? Get our FREE Spanish Adventures Companion to master key phrases for common TRAVEL SITUATIONS and wow your amigos!📝 Get all the transcripts of Basic Spanish Conversations in one place 👇https://latinele.uteach.io/products/basic-spanish-conversations-pack.❤️ If you love this podcast, help others find it! Leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✈️ Ready for your next adventure? Get our FREE Spanish Adventures Companion to master key phrases for common TRAVEL SITUATIONS and wow your amigos!Who was the real Don Juan, and what does he have to do with ghosts and All Saints’ Day? 👻In this episode, Marco chats with Spanish teacher Paloma García to explore the origins of the legendary womanizer, his role in Spanish culture, and why his story is traditionally told on November 1st.Get ready for a mix of history, literature, and a touch of the supernatural en español. ¡Vamos!📝 Study along with the transcript on Latin ELE's blog 👇https://latinele.com/story-of-don-juan-in-spanish-culture/🌐 Connect with Paloma 👇💻 Website: https://www.sicomprendo.net/🎁 Subscribe for a gift from Paloma: https://www.sicomprendo.net/cadeaux-de-bienvenue/📚 Get all the transcripts of Basic Spanish Conversations in one place 👇https://latinele.uteach.io/products/basic-spanish-conversations-packIf you love this podcast, help others find it! Leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✈️ Ready for your next adventure? Get our FREE Spanish Adventures Companion to master key phrases for common TRAVEL SITUATIONS and wow your amigos!🇨🇱 What’s it really like to live in Chile? 🇨🇱In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, we chat with Spanish teacher Gianella Solari about Chile’s culture, food, and traditions.Is it true that making close friends in Chile can be a challenge? 😳Gianella shares her perspective and how finding a community through sports or language exchange can open doors.We’ll also dive into Chile’s delicious gastronomy—from sopaipillas to pastel de choclo—and explore the country’s biggest celebration, Las Fiestas Patrias, where food, music, and the cueca take center stage.Ready to explore Chile? ¡Vamos!📚 Study along with the transcript on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️https://latinele.com/chile-culture-and-gastronomy/Reach out to Gianella ⬇️📩 Subscribe to her newsletter and get additional Spanish resources https://gianellasolari.com/✉️ Email: [email protected]📝 Get all the transcripts of Basic Spanish Conversations in one place 👇https://latinele.uteach.io/products/basic-spanish-conversations-pack❤️ If you love this podcast, help others find it! Leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✉️ Learn a new Spanish word every week! Subscribe to Latin ELE's newsletter. Unsubscribe anytime.🎤 Why is Julio Iglesias all over Spanish-speaking memes every July?In thIis special July episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, Marco dives into the world of internet memes featuring Spanish singer Julio Iglesias.📆 You’ll learn who Julio is, why his face appears every July.We’ll also hear what Julio himself thinks about this meme tradition. What could his thoughts be? 🤭A light and cultural way to practice your Spanish and learn a bit of humor from the Spanish-speaking internet!📚 Study along with the transcript on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️https://latinele.com/why-julio-iglesias-is-a-july-meme/📝 Get all the transcripts of Basic Spanish Conversations in one place 👇https://latinele.uteach.io/products/basic-spanish-conversations-packIf you love this podcast, help others find it! Leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✉️ Learn one Spanish word a week—straight to your inbox! Subscribe free, unsubscribe anytime.In this episode, you’ll discover La Huldra, a mysterious and seductive forest creature from Norway 🇳🇴What does this have to do with Spanish?This episode was created by a Spanish learner just like you!Sunniva, from Norway, shares one of her country’s fascinating legends—en españolA perfect blend of language learning and cultural storytelling. ¡Disfruta!❓ Episode questions and their answers 1️⃣ ¿Cómo es la apariencia de la Huldra?La Huldra es una mujer joven y muy hermosa, con el pelo largo y dorado. Tiene una cola de vaca o de caballo, y a veces también orejas de lince.2️⃣ ¿Cómo puedes protegerte de ella?Para protegerte de la Huldra puedes decir “el nombre de Jesús” o rezar el “Padre Nuestro”. El sonido de las campanas de la iglesia también ayuda a los que han sido atrapados.📚 Get all the transcripts from Basic Spanish Conversations in one place 👇https://latinele.uteach.io/products/basic-spanish-conversations-pack❤️ If you love this podcast, help others find it! Leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🎁 Get your FREE Spanish Adventures Companion ebook! Subscribe to the Latin ELE newsletter and receive our best content to learn español.🎹 In this special episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, we welcome a guest host: Jeeyoon Kim, a professional pianist from South Korea living in the U.S. Jeeyoon is also a Spanish student at Latin ELE, and as part of her learning journey, she created this episode entirely in Spanish to tell the life story of Frédéric ChopinYou'll learn about the legendary composer and discover Spanish vocabulary related to classical music, emotions, and biography. ¡Vamos!🎼 Want to connect with Jeeyoon? She performs concerts mainly in the USA — check out her work below! ⬇️Website: https://www.jeeyoonkim.com/▶️ Watch our chat about her experience creating this episode!https://youtu.be/0HBTj38s0jQ?t=249📚 Study the episode along with the transcript on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️https://latinele.com/learning-spanish-through-chopin/❤️ If you love this podcast, help others find it! Leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✈️ Ready for your next adventure? Get our FREE Spanish Adventures Companion to master key phrases for common TRAVEL SITUATIONS and wow your amigos!🇮🇹 Spanish vs. Italian: How Hard Is It for Italians to Learn Spanish? Is Spanish easy for Italians, or are there hidden challenges? 🍕 In this episode, Marco chats with Sara Castro, a Spanish teacher living in Italy, to explore the tricky parts of learning Spanish for Italians, common false friends between both languages, and whether a Spanish speaker (like Marco) can understand Italian without studying it.Fun, insightful, and perfect for language lovers! 📚 Study along with the transcript on Latin ELE's Blog ⬇️https://latinele.com/spanish-vs-italian-language-differences/Reach out to Sara ⬇️Website: https://www.saracastro.net/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sara.castro.online❤️ If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a five-star review and recommend it to a friend.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

😵‍💫 Pasados driving you crazy? Get Stories to Explore Spanish Past Tenses, a FREE ebook + audio that makes the past tenses finally make sense.💿 Travel back in time to the 90s with this fun episode of Basic Spanish Conversations!📹 Discover what life was like in the 90s as we explore everyday activities, popular games, TV shows, and more.📞 Learn how people stayed in touch without social media and Internet, and practice your Spanish past tense with real-life examples.🎧 Listening comprehension questions ⬇️1️⃣ ¿Cómo se mantenía en contacto la gente sin redes sociales ni Internet?2️⃣ ¿Qué tipo de juegos eran populares en esa época?📝 FREE transcript available on the Latin ELE blog ⬇️https://latinele.com/life-in-the-90s-spanish-imperfect-tense-practice/📚 Struggling with Spanish past tenses? Spanish Past Made Simple is your go‑to course to finally tell your stories with confidence.https://latinele.uteach.io/courses/spanish-past-tense❤️ Love the podcast? Leave us a 5-star review and share it with your amigos!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✈️ Ready for your next adventure? Get our FREE Spanish Adventures Companion to master key phrases for common TRAVEL SITUATIONS and wow your amigos!Are you looking for a journey that combines self-reflection, exercise, and the chance to practice your Spanish?Then the Camino de Santiago is calling your name!In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, I chat with María Seco, creator of Spanish for the Camino, to explore the magic of this legendary pilgrimage.🎧 As you listen, think about these questions:1️⃣ ¿Por qué la gente va a Santiago de Compostela?2️⃣¿Cuáles son las tres recomendaciones antes de hacer el Camino?📖 Study with the transcript on the Latin ELE blog 👇https://latinele.com/the-camino-de-santiago/💬 Connect with María Seco 👇🌐 Website: https://spanishforcamino.com/🍴 Get her FOOD GUIDE for the Camino: https://www.spanishforthecamino.com/food-guide❤️ Help me create more episodes for YOU on BUY ME A COFFEEIf you love this podcast, help others find it! Leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️