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✉️ 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 characte...

😵‍💫 Pasados driving you crazy? Get Stories to Explore Spanish Past Tenses , a FREE ebook + audio that makes the past tenses finally make sense. 🎤 In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, we talk about Luis Miguel, the legendary Mexican singer known as El Sol de México 🇲🇽 You’ll learn why he became one of the most iconic voices in Latin America, why so many people love him, and even why h...

📚 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 t...

😵‍💫 Struggling with Spanish past tense? Get Spanish Past Tense Made Simple and tell your stories with confidence en español.  In the 1990s, a strange headline appeared in the Weekly World News: a wild child with sharp teeth, pointy ears, and a mysterious life in the dark.  In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, we talk about the famous Bat Boy and the bizarre story that made him a pop‑c...

🥴 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 ex...

✉️ Learn a new Spanish word every week! Subscribe to Latin ELE's newsletter. Unsubscribe anytime. ⭐️ YouTube is full of global stars like MrBeast and PewDiePie… but what about Latin America?  In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, we explore three iconic Spanish‑speaking YouTubers through a fun theme: the good, the bad, and the ugly. You’ll meet Luisito Comunica , the friendly Mexican tr...

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, Ba...

✈️ 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 quic...

✈️ 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 stor...

✈️ 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 a...

✈️ 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?...

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✉️ 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 J...

✉️ 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 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 español A perfect blend of lan...

🎁 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 l...

🎁 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 epi...

✈️ 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...

✈️ 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 le...

✈️ 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...

😵‍💫 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 med...

❤️ 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 c...

✈️ 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 Spani...

😵‍💫 Pasados driving you crazy? Get Stories to Explore Spanish Past Tenses , a FREE ebook + audio that makes the past tenses finally make sense. 👻 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 le...

✉️ 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, a...