Viva Spanish - The Podcast

Ever wondered why the streets of Spain are completely packed at 10:00 PM while the rest of the world is heading to bed? Or why a simple coffee invite can turn into a three-hour deep dive into the meaning of life? In this episode of the Viva Spanish Podcast, we break down the beautiful, chaotic, and heartwarming lifestyle differences between Britain and Spain. Discover why adjusting to the Spanish...

Ever feel like you’ve studied Spanish for years, but the second you step off the plane in Madrid, you can’t understand a word? You are not alone! In this episode of the Viva Spanish Podcast, we’re throwing out the rigid grammar worksheets and diving into the real, living language used by native speakers every day. From enthusiastic interruptions to the art of Spanish exaggeration, discover why com...

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 g...

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...

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 singl...

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! Follow me @ https://www.facebook....

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 e...

Neil has jumped on the podcast to chat about how he's finding things as a student six months into his Spanish journey as a Viva Spaniard in the Viva Spanish - Lunes de Locos group. Topics covered include working in education, his history with Spain and being inspired by Viva Spaniard #001 Joey... This episode gives a real insight into what language learning in a group environment can do beyon...

Joey - Viva Spaniard student 001 from when before Viva Spanish existed and the biggest supporter and backer of the Viva Spanish movement. In this episode, we discuss learning from scratch with just an hour or two per week of classes over time... Hear Joey get put on the spot regarding what he finds trickiest in Spanish and maybe use the conversation to clear up some doubts that you have too! Follo...

Dan from New Jersey, born to Spanish mum and American dad that is currently in Warsaw via Peru and Madrid… such an interesting conversation about established languages within relationships, nights out in Madrid and alcohol importation struggles! Follow @vivaspanishlee on TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for más y mejor... Follow me @ https://www.facebook.com/VivaSpanishLee https://www.insta...

This episode has guest @theupliftgrazing come on and talk about settling into life in a new country, Spanish food, English people's Spanish and Spanish people's English! All 'entre muchas risas' having a good laugh along the way. Follow Betty at @theupliftgrazing on Instagram. Follow @vivaspanishlee on TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for más y mejor... Follow me @ https...

Viva Spanish student Dale joins the podcast today to discuss parallels in what he does with fitness and Viva Spanish does with teaching Spanish. The conversation talks around mindset, the kind of people that seek out self-improvement, the importance of consistency and what Spanish classes give Dale aside from the obvious... Follow him at @db.fitness.lincoln on Instagram and Dale Bowman PT on Faceb...

Joining me today was Adele, a former secondary school teacher in the UK that has seen the language journeys of many and embarked upon a variety of methods to learning multiple languages herself. Find out her opinion on what it is to be a student and teacher of languages and what it means to be a language teacher at a secondary school in a deprived area and the outlook that the children she has wor...

In this episode, how to get the most out of yourself with Spanish is reflected upon, what 'immersion' means and what you should be getting in your Spanish diet to be maximising the time that you spend learning. Follow @vivaspanishlee on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for más y mejor... Follow me @ https://www.facebook.com/VivaSpanishLee https://www.instagram.com/vivaspanishlee/ https://...

Colombian born, Bajan (Barbadian)/ Canadian raised, Madrid matured... Bilingual Mateo has had an internationality diverse experience of cultures and languages in his lifetime, and has come on to discuss some of the things he has noticed along the way. (Not to mention to tell some stories of the times we shared together collaborating on projects for work and 'diversión'...) Follow @vivasp...

Since visiting Spain as a kid, to travelling around the country while living there, I've been fortunate enough to get to see so much of its beauty. In this episode, I speak about a selection of those places, giving some insight into different regions of the country. Follow @vivaspanishlee on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for más y mejor... Follow me @ https://www.facebook.com/VivaSpanishLee...

After a break for the summer, Matt has come on to update us about how he got on using his Spanish in Sitges, Catalunya.  Find out how he got on dealing with the situations we often find ourselves in when going away and where he wants to get to next on his Spanish language journey... Follow @vivaspanishlee on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for más y mejor... Follow me @ https://www.facebook.com/Vi...

DuoLingo and the rest are great... I mean it... They are! But they don't teach you the everyday Spanish that you will come across by being in Spain and conversing with Spaniards. If you aren't told about these things, they will confuse the hell out of you! Check out some of the vocab and expressions you'd likely hear if a native Spanish speaker were to talk to you in their natural w...

Are you meando contra el viento? Find out if there is more that you could be doing to improve your Spanish... This episode discusses having a teacher, not having a teacher and things to help you along your way in moving forward with your learning... Follow me for more on @vivaspanishlee on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook - don’t forget to like, subscribe and review too Follow me @ https://www.face...

What an episode! So much is covered speaking to Peruvian born, long term Madrileño Vitaly… comparing life and languages in Spain and Peru, tales of summer camps, questionable fashion choices, parental decisions on linguistic education and having goals to keep the feeling of ‘wins’ coming through adulthood! Follow me for more on @vivaspanishlee on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook - don’t forget to l...

Why the locals might be doing you 'the favour' of speaking back to you in English, despite you wanting to practise your Spanish with them... Find out where you are on your learning journey based on how close you are to grasping parts of the language... Tips and 'hacks' to help move your learning on a little more quickly! Give me a follow, like and subscribe! @vivaspanishlee on...

In this episode, 50 time England international Jade speaks about her incredible story of how she signed for Atletico Madrid, her time playing in Spain and living the Spanish life. As a Viva Spaniard, Jade speaks about how the lessons she has had with Viva Spanish made her realise the amount she had picked up while in Spain and how her current lessons compare to the classes she took in Madrid.  Fol...

Matt and I discuss Viva Spanish lessons, Matt's progress with Viva Spanish since October and all of the things that brought us together in this situation after meeting nearly thirty years ago! Facebook and Instagram @vivaspanishlee Follow me @ https://www.facebook.com/VivaSpanishLee https://www.instagram.com/vivaspanishlee/ https://www.tiktok.com/@vivaspanishlee

Learning through living! Stories about gaining the knowledge to cope with cultural and linguistic differences between Spain/Spanish and England/English! Things took time (to) 'acostumbrarme' when I moved to Spain, check out some of the things that I learnt along the way, from roundabouts to repeatedly saying garlic to babies... Don't forget to follow @vivaspanishlee on Instagram and...

A brief intro to my story, my learning journey in Spanish. A broke kid from Lincoln that ended up learning Spanish, opening a Spanish language academy after growing disillusioned with primary school teaching and then recording a podcast!  How this podcast came to be...  How @vivaspanishlee happened... Follow me @ https://www.facebook.com/VivaSpanishLee https://www.instagram.com/vivaspanishlee/ htt...