Living Spanish with Rosa

Spain plays Belgium today in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals — and the whole country is on edge. In this episode, Rosa recaps the biggest moments of the tournament so far: France eliminating Morocco, Haaland's Norway shocking Brazil, Messi and Mbappé's historic goals race, and how Spain has reached the last eight without conceding a single goal. Plus: the vocabulary you need to watch a m...

Every July 6th, Pamplona explodes. The Running of the Bulls, the red scarves, the chupinazo — but how did a medieval religious festival become one of the most famous parties in the world? In this episode, Rosa tells the story of San Fermín: its origins, the encierro, and the American writer who changed everything. B1 level Spanish, with vocabulary explained along the way.

The tomato arrived in Spain from America in the 16th century — and never left. But did you know it's technically a fruit? And so are peppers, courgettes and aubergines? In this episode, Rosa takes you through the great tomato dishes of Spain — gazpacho, salmorejo, pa amb tomàquet, arroz a la cubana — how to choose the perfect tomato at the market, and a very useful Spanish expression you'l...

In Spain, summer is not just a season — it's a state of mind. In this first episode, Rosa takes you through the rhythms of a Spanish summer: the siestas, the chiringuitos, the late dinners, the return to the village in August. With vocabulary explained along the way. Perfect for B1 learners living in or moving to Spain. Vocabulario de este episodio: siesta, agobio, bochorno, veranear, chiringu...