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Basic Spanish Conversations

Ready to keep improving your Spanish? Say "hola" to Basic Spanish Conversations!If you"re eager to take your Spanish skills beyond the basics, then you"re in the right spot 🚀Say goodbye to feeling overwhelmed by lengthy Spanish conversations. Our podcast is tailored specifically for upper-beginner students like you, offering short and sweet audio snippets that make learning Spanish enjoyable and accessible.I"m your host, Marco Fierro, and I"m excited to be your companion on this language-learning

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#26 - 🎄 The Christmas Hero Who Rides A Donkey 🫏 — El...

Basic Spanish Conversations ·

2025/12/01

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

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#25 - The Quick Way To Learn A Language For Travel...

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2025/11/03

✈️ Planning a trip and want to pick up the language fast?In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, I chat with Lindsay from Lindsay Does Languages about smart ways to prepare before you travel.We talk about what to focus on when time is short, how to make the most of your learning, and why a little language can go a long way when exploring a new country.Perfect for travelers who want quick, practical tips to boost their confidence abroad. 🌍✨📝 Study the episode along with the transcript on

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#24 - To Be a Don Juan ❤️ (and His Spooky Secret 👻)

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2025/10/14

✈️ 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

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#23 - The Basilica That Holds Back the Apocalypse...

Basic Spanish Conversations ·

2025/09/22

✈️ Ready for your next adventure? Get our FREE Spanish Adventures Companion to master key phrases for common TRAVEL SITUATIONS and wow your amigos!⛪ What secret connects Quito’s Basílica del Voto Nacional with the end of the world?In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, we explore the capital with local teacher Andrés.From the lively Plaza Grande to Ecuador’s unique flavors—like cuy and the surprising meaning of merienda—this journey is packed with culture.And of course, discover why the

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#22 - 🇨🇱 Chile’s Culture Shock: Food, Friends &...

Basic Spanish Conversations ·

2025/09/01

✈️ 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

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15:12

Spanish for the Camino: Los otros Santiagos -...

Basic Spanish Conversations ·

2025/08/07

🎧 Listen to Spanish for The Camino on all major listening apps. 📚 Discover Spanish through story. Get a FREE chapter of "Mi Primer Camino" and get ready for your next aventura 👇https://www.spanishforthecamino.com/mi-primer-chapterSpanish for the Camino is available on all major listening apps ⬇️Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcast Listen on Audible¡Buen camino! 👋___Soon more episodes of Basic Spanish Conversations, Stay tuned! Hasta la próxima, MarcoBecome a supporter of this podcast:

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#21 - Julio Iglesias Takes Over July (Again)

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2025/07/04

✉️ Learn one Spanish word a week—straight to your inbox! Subscribe free, 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

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#20 - Can a Millennial Survive Gen Z Spanish? 🤯

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2025/06/02

✉️ Learn one Spanish word a week—straight to your inbox! Subscribe free, unsubscribe anytime.Can a millennial decode Gen Z Spanish slang? 🤨In this fun episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, Colombian teacher Jessica, a proud millennial, takes on the challenge of guessing the meaning of words and expressions used by Gen Z.Will she keep up or get totally lost in translation?A great episode to learn modern Spanish slang and see how language changes across generations.✉️ Learn a new word every week

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#19 - Beware The Beautiful Stranger In The Forest! 🌲👀

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2025/05/16

✉️ 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

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#18 - Mate 101 🧉 (Feat. Melany from Easy Argentine...

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2025/05/01

🎁 Get your FREE Spanish Adventures Companion ebook! Subscribe to the Latin ELE newsletter and receive our best content to learn español.What’s that bitter drink everyone shares in Argentina? It’s called mate! 🧉In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, Marco chats with Argentine teacher Melany Di Leva about this unique South American infusion.A fun, cultural episode perfect for Spanish learners curious about real-life traditions in Latin America.💬 Connect with Melany from Easy Argetine

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#17 - 🎹 Chopin Gets a Spanish Makeover (By a Spanish...

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2025/04/22

🎁 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

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#16 - Secret Lines, an Oasis & Catacombs in Peru 🇵🇪...

Basic Spanish Conversations ·

2025/04/01

✈️ Ready for your next adventure? Get our FREE Spanish Adventures Companion to master key phrases for common TRAVEL SITUATIONS and wow your amigos!⛰️ Peru is full of wonders beyond Machu Picchu!In this episode, we explore three fascinating places: the mysterious Nazca Lines, the surreal desert oasis of Huacachina, and the eerie catacombs of Lima.Join Marco and Peruvian Spanish teacher Anthony from Chill Spanish Listening Practice as we uncover the stories behind these incredible

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#15 - Can a Spanish Speaker Understand Italian? 🇮🇹

Basic Spanish Conversations ·

2025/03/08

✈️ 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

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#14 - From Cuates to Tíos—Making Friends in Spain 🇪🇸...

Basic Spanish Conversations ·

2025/02/10

✈️ Ready for your next adventure? Get our FREE Spanish Adventures Companion to master key phrases for common TRAVEL SITUATIONS and wow your amigos!Is making friends in Spain 🇪🇸 harder than in Mexico 🇲🇽? In this episode, Marco chats with Jimena, a Spanish teacher from Mexico living in Madrid.Discover the surprising cultural differences between Mexico and Spain—friendships, food, daily life, and more.Perfect for upper-beginner Spanish learners ready to practice listening while exploring these two

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#13 - Life in the 90s 📼 — Spanish Imperfect Tense...

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2025/01/15

✉️ Subscribe to our Newsletter and get our FREE ebook "Spanish Adventures Companion"💿 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

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#12 - 🥫 Spice Up Your Spanish with SALSA

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2024/12/26

❤️ Help us create MORE EPISODES FOR YOU on Buy Me a Coffee🎶 Dive into the rhythm of salsa, the iconic Latin American musical genre!🇨🇴 In this episode, we chat with Mar, a Colombian teacher from Cali, the World Capital of Salsa.Discover salsa’s origins, its cultural significance, and Cali's biggest salsa event. ¡Vamos a bailar!🎧 Listening comprehension questions of the episode:1️⃣ ¿Dónde y cuándo se originó la salsa?2️⃣ ¿Cuál es el evento de salsa más famoso de Cali? ¿Qué actividades se

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#11 - 🥾 More than Just a WALK — The Camino de...

Basic Spanish Conversations ·

2024/12/04

✈️ 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

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#10 - La Llorona 😭👻 (The Weeping Woman)

Basic Spanish Conversations ·

2024/10/08

📮 Learn a NEW SPANISH WORD every week! Subscribe to Latin ELE's NEWSLETTER for weekly language tips, exciting updates, and much more. Don't miss out!👻 Discover the legend of La Llorona, one of Latin America's most haunting stories.In this episode, we explore the tale of the weeping woman, her tragic past, and why her ghostly figure still terrifies people today.Perfect for upper-beginner Spanish learners to practice listening and learn new vocabulary. ¡Vamos!🎧 Listening comprehension questions of

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#9 - Wild West Spain 🤠🇪🇸 — Almería

Basic Spanish Conversations ·

2024/08/05

✉️ Expand your Spanish vocabulary with a new word every week! Subscribe to Latin ELE's NEWSLETTER for weekly language tips, exciting updates, and much more. Don't miss out!🎬 Almería, the land of "cine" in Spain. What does this enchanting region have to offer?🏜️ Join us as we uncover Almería's fascinating landscapes, the reasons behind its popularity as a filming location for numerous movies, and a curious Guinness World Record.To learn about Almería, you'll hear the interview we did with Fabián

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#8 - Chivo, not the goat 🐐— El Salvador 🇸🇻

Basic Spanish Conversations ·

2024/07/02

✉️ Learn a NEW SPANISH WORD every week! Subscribe to Latin ELE's NEWSLETTER for weekly language tips, exciting updates, and much more. Don't miss out!🐐 Discover El Salvador, where "chivo" is more than just a GOAT...🇸🇻 Learn about this fascinating Central American country with Salvadoran Spanish teacher Milton Ralph, creator of the "Spanish Qué Chivo" podcast.In this episode, you'll learn:👉General information about El Salvador👉A delicious traditional dish👉 The meaning of "chivo"📝 FREE

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