Beginners Spanish Podcast - Spanglish Friends

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...

Learn how to book a table, order food and drinks, and pay the bill in Spanish with confidence! In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you the essential Spanish phrases and vocabulary you’ll need when eating at restaurants in Spanish-speaking countries. You’ll learn how to reserve a table, order your meal, ask for the bathroom, request the bill, and understand common questions y...

Learn how to catch a bus, buy tickets, and use public transport in Spanish with confidence! In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you essential Spanish phrases and vocabulary for travelling by bus in Spanish-speaking countries. You'll learn how to ask where the bus stop is, find out which bus to take, buy a ticket, ask about fares, and understand common public transport an...

Learn how to talk about football, support your favourite team, and understand World Cup conversations in Spanish! In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you essential football and World Cup vocabulary in Spanish. You'll learn how to talk about the teams you support, understand common football terms like goal, referee, match, and score, and react naturally while watching a g...

Learn how to book appointments, make reservations, and talk on the phone in Spanish with confidence! In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you essential phrases for booking doctor's appointments, dentist visits, haircuts, and restaurant reservations in Spanish. You'll learn how to ask for availability, suggest a different day or time, and confidently handle common phone conver...

Learn how to say what you’re wearing in Spanish like “I’m wearing a dress,” “I wear a jacket,” and “What are you wearing?” 👗👕 In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you essential clothing vocabulary, how to describe outfits naturally using llevo and uso , and how to ask someone what they’re wearing in real-life Spanish conversations. Perfect for Spanish beginners, travellers,...

🎬 Have you ever wondered if watching Spanish movies can actually help you learn Spanish as a beginner? The research says YES, but only if you use them the right way. In this episode, Em and Val break down why Spanish films feel difficult at first, what beginners usually get wrong, and how movies can actually improve your listening, vocabulary, and comprehension over time. Perfect for Spanish begi...

Learn how to say “I’m sick,” “I don’t feel well,” “my head hurts,” and other common illness phrases in Spanish🤒 In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you essential Spanish vocabulary and real-life phrases for talking about pain, symptoms, sickness, and feeling unwell naturally. Perfect for Spanish beginners, travellers, and anyone wanting to improve their Spanish conversation...

Do you know how to ask for your size, where the fitting room is, or say “this doesn’t fit”… in Spanish?  In Episode 60, Em and Val teach you how to go clothes shopping using simple, real-life Spanish. From asking for sizes to talking about how clothes fit, this is practical Spanish you’ll actually use when travelling or living abroad. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn how to ask where the fitti...

Do you know how to say “Happy Mother’s Day,” “thank you for everything,” or what you’re going to do for your mum… in Spanish? 💐 In Episode 59, Em and Val teach you how to talk about your mum, express love and gratitude, and share your Mother’s Day plans using simple beginner Spanish you can actually use in real life. You’ll learn how to describe your mum, write a heartfelt card, and use one of th...

Why is it el problema , but la mano … and sometimes even el agua fría (wait, what?! 😵)? In Episode 58, Em and Val break down one of the most confusing parts of Spanish for beginners — gender exceptions. You’ve probably learned the rule: words ending in “a” are feminine and words ending in “o” are masculine… but Spanish doesn’t always follow the rules. So how do you know when it doesn’t ? And more...

Do you know how to say if you get along with someone in Spanish — your sister, your boss, your friends… or even someone you don’t get along with? 👀 In Episode 57, Em and Val teach you how to talk about relationships and personality using one of the most useful beginner Spanish structures: “llevo bien con" You’ll learn how to say who you get along with, who you don’t, and how to explain why —...

How long have you been friends with someone… and could you say it in Spanish? 🤔💬 In this special collab episode , Em and Val are joined by Savin from Ele-Frente , to help you talk about friendships in Spanish with confidence. 💛 Together, you’ll learn how to ask how long you’ve been friends, answer using simple structures, and describe your friend’s personality using beginner-friendly Spanish. 🎙...

Imagine yourself at the beach — swimming in the ocean, building sandcastles, or relaxing under an umbrella… now you can describe all of that en español! 🌊☀️ In Episode 55, Em and Val teach you how to talk about your favourite beach activities in Spanish — from sunbathing to surfing, having a picnic, and making sandcastles. Perfect for beginner learners who want to start speaking about real-life a...

Want to talk about Easter in Spanish — from the Easter bunny to chocolate and egg hunts — using just a few simple words? 🐰🍫🥚 In Episode 54, Em and Val teach you how to describe Easter traditions like painting and hiding eggs, looking for them, and celebrating with family — all in beginner-friendly Spanish. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn essential Easter vocabulary: la Pascua , los huevos...

Want to describe what someone looks like in Spanish — and make it sound natural in conversation? 👀In this episode, you’ll learn how to talk about height, hair, and eye colour using simple beginner Spanish. In Episode 53, Em and Val guide you through describing people using only two verbs — ser and tener — so you can confidently talk about your friends, family, or anyone you meet. 🎙️ In this episo...

Want to describe your daily routine in Spanish — and make it sound like a real conversation? ☀️In this episode, you’ll learn how to talk about what you do in the morning, afternoon, and evening using simple, beginner Spanish. In Episode 52 , Em and Val teach you how to go from random verbs to a full connected story about your day — using reflexive verbs, sequencing words, and frequency expressions...

Going grocery shopping in a Spanish-speaking country? 🛒You’ll need to know how to ask where things are, understand the different sections, and pay at the checkout — all in Spanish. In Episode 51 , Em and Val teach beginner Spanish learners how to shop for food confidently — from finding the bakery and butcher to paying with cash or card — using simple, real-life Spanish you can start using straig...

Meeting someone for the first time in Spanish? 🤝Would you confidently introduce yourself — or panic after saying hola ? In Episode 50 , Em and Val celebrate fifty episodes of Spanglish Friends by helping you have your first real conversation in Spanish using the language you already know — step by step. You’ll learn how to introduce yourself naturally: your name, age, where you’re from, where you...

Shopping in a Spanish-speaking country? 🛍️One of the first things you’ll need to know is how to ask prices, point to what you want, and say if something is too expensive. In Episode 49, Em and Val teach beginner Spanish learners how to shop confidently in Spanish — from asking How much is that? to saying I want this one and even bargaining politely — using simple, real-life Spanish you can start u...

Meeting someone new in Spanish and not sure how to ask what they do for work — or how to respond without feeling awkward? This episode has you covered. In Episode 48, Em and Val teach beginner Spanish learners how to ask someone about their job in Spanish, react naturally when they answer, and keep the conversation going with simple follow-up questions — using real, everyday Spanish you can start...

Valentine’s Day is here 💕 — and what better time to learn how to talk about love in Spanish? In Episode 47 , Em and Val teach beginner Spanish learners how to express love, talk about relationships, and share Valentine’s Day plans using simple, real-life Spanish you can start using straight away — even if you’re just starting out. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn how to say I love you in Span...

Once you know how to say where you live, the next question usually is: ¿Y con quién vives? — who do you live with? In Episode 46 , Em and Val help beginner Spanish learners describe their home in Spanish — whether you live in a house or an apartment, what it’s like, and who you live with — using simple, real-life Spanish you can start using straight away. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn how t...

One of the first questions you’ll hear when meeting someone in Spanish is: ¿Dónde vives? — Where do you live? But how do you answer beyond just naming a place? In Episode 45 , Em and Val teach you how to describe where you live in Spanish as a beginner — including your city or town, the weather, and what you think about it — using simple, real-life Spanish you can start using straight away. 🎙️ In...

¿A qué te dedicas? — which literally means “to what do you dedicate yourself?” In Episode 44, Em and Val break down this essential phrase and teach you how to answer clearly, even if your job is unusual or you’re a student. You’ll also learn when to use soy + profession and trabajo + en/como to explain your job naturally. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll: ✅ Learn how to answer ¿A qué te dedicas? in beg...