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Viva Spanish - The Podcast

The story of a broke kid from Lincoln @vivaspanishlee that ends up living and working in Madrid, learns Spanish, opens a Spanish language academy and even starts his own podcast!Anecdotes and stories of things that happened along the way with guests that have been a part of my journey, Viva Spanish students that are beginning their Spanish language journey now and other figures from the Spanish language learning world.Practical Spanish language pointers within discussions about mistakes made,

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All Episodes

19:22

10 Spanish Language Shortcuts That Will Instantly...

Viva Spanish - The Podcast ·

2026/09/30

Do you feel overwhelmed trying to memorize thousands of individual Spanish words and grammar rules? You're not alone! In this episode of the Viva Spanish Podcast, Lee breaks down why you actually know way more Spanish than you realize. Discover how pattern recognition, word families, and smart speaking chunks can replace endless flashcards and make conversational Spanish feel significantly easier! 📝 WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE: Stop Learning From Scratch: How English and Spanish share

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5:59

Why You Need Confidence, Not More Grammar 🇪🇸🗣️ (And...

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2026/09/16

Do you freeze up and panic whenever it's your turn to speak Spanish? You're not alone! In this episode of the Viva Spanish Podcast, Lee breaks down the biggest barrier holding language learners back: the myth that you need perfect grammar before you speak. Discover why confidence is built step-by-step, why making mistakes is your real superpower, and how shedding your shyness can transform your Spanish fluency forever! 📝 WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE: The Confidence Trap: Why most learners

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20:40

Why Making Mistakes is the ONLY Way to Speak Spanish...

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2026/09/09

Do you freeze up whenever you try to speak Spanish because you're terrified of getting things wrong? You're not alone! In this episode of the Viva Spanish Podcast, I breaks down one of the biggest mindset hurdles language learners face: treating mistakes as failure instead of essential feedback. Discover why waiting until you're "ready" is holding you back, how the "basketball analogy" applies to speaking Spanish, and why making mistakes is actually the fastest path to real fluency! 📝 WHAT

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5:42

What Living in Spain is REALLY Like (Beyond the...

Viva Spanish - The Podcast ·

2026/08/05

Ask anyone what Spain is like, and they’ll usually mention paella, beaches, or flamenco. But the real essence of Spain is something far deeper: it's the people, the presence, and the art of slowing down. In this episode of the Viva Spanish Podcast, we explore what it actually feels like to live in Spain and why learning Spanish is so much more than memorizing vocabulary—it’s a gateway to new perspectives, real connection, and enjoying life's simple moments. 📝 What We Cover in This Episode:

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9:02

Overcoming the "Blank Mind"

Viva Spanish - The Podcast ·

2026/06/19

Ever freeze up when trying to speak Spanish, even though you understand it perfectly? You are completely normal! In this video, we break down why the "blank mind" happens and how to overcome it. What You'll Learn: The "Blank Mind" Myth: Why struggling to speak is actually a sign of language progress.Redefining Mistakes: Why the fastest-improving students aren't the grammar experts, but the ones willing to fail forward.Action over Confidence: Why you'll never feel "100% ready"—and why you need...

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10:58

Stop planning, start doing - Are you actually doing...

Viva Spanish - The Podcast ·

2026/06/17

If you've ever felt overwhelmed trying to do it all, or stuck in a loop of planning without doing, this one is for you. We explore why success isn't about perfection, but rather the boring, beautiful grind of consistency. Key Takeaways & Spanish Phrases from this Episode: The "Do-It-All" Trap: Why trying to be the teacher, marketer, accountant, and video editor was holding the business back, and how working with coaches (like Paul Mort and Mark Newman) changed the game. Poco a poco (Li...

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10:02

The Viva Spanish Podcast is back!

Viva Spanish - The Podcast ·

2026/06/08

It’s been a while, but the mic is officially back on! 🎙️ In this catch-up episode, I’m sitting down to give you a proper update on everything that’s been happening behind the scenes at Viva Spanish - from the business evolution and life lessons to our recent expansion into Leeds. If this journey has taught me anything over the last few years, it's that consistency beats perfection every single time. Real success isn't about building the biggest empire; it's about freedom, connection, and

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79:58

Viva Spanish meets LightSpeed Spanish!

Viva Spanish - The Podcast ·

2024/11/06

In this episode, Viva Spanish gets to know a bit about one of the BIG HITTERS in the Spanish language learning world @LightSpeedSpanish and discuss all things around the language - including the characteristics for what would make an ideal student!Don't forget to follow @vivaspanishlee on all social media and @LightSpeedSpanish across all platforms too!

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17:21

The skills we don't know we have! (Inc. possessive...

Viva Spanish - The Podcast ·

2024/10/09

After a bit of time of to build the teaching side of Viva Spanish, we are back!With inspo coming from the new students that I'm working with, this episode touches on the untapped potential of having lived a multitud of situations, thereby being able to predict the likely structure of conversations.Also, that 'thread' of masculine/ feminine/ plural that runs throughout Spanish is explained in detail, by way of 'possessive pronouns' - that which is: mine, yours, his, hers, ours, yours (pl.) and...

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51:13

Meet Neil - The Running Man

Viva Spanish - The Podcast ·

2024/04/12

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66:18

Viva Spaniard #001 - Joey speaks about 'V' words!

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2024/02/28

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67:19

El Toro de NJ - Big Dan!

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2024/02/05

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59:57

Madrid slang and food talk with Madrileña Beatriz...

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2024/01/21

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38:51

El Bigote - Dale Bowman PT

Viva Spanish - The Podcast ·

2023/12/02

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42:15

Adele - The Language Jeanie!

Viva Spanish - The Podcast ·

2023/11/28

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18:55

Going all in!

Viva Spanish - The Podcast ·

2023/11/11

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70:13

Mateo - The Godfather - El Padrino

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2023/10/15

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24:26

Around Spain in media hora!

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2023/10/10

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43:08

La Vuelta de Matt - Return of the Matt

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2023/10/03

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16:08

Spanish by the Spanish

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2023/09/18

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