Fluent in Spanish

This is Courtney Dezahd's journey as a student learning Spanish and incorporating it into her work life. Join us as she navigates the challenges and triumphs of using Spanish at work. Courtney is an expert in time management for working mothers, and her insights are invaluable. While not everyone has the opportunity for a real immersion experience in a foreign country, Courtney has managed to crea...

Join me as I sit down with one of my Spanish students who has taken the plunge and immersed herself in the Spanish language, first in Ecuador and now in Spain. In this podcast, we dive into her incredible language immersion experience, exploring the vibrant culture, sharing charming anecdotes, and discussing the challenges she faced during her language learning journey. Get ready to discover how s...

¡Listen up, Spanish learners! Want to level up your language skills? Check out our new podcast episode on "Mientras" and "Mientras que"! Discover how to use "mientras" and "mientras que" in sentences, explore advanced usage, and get valuable tips on Spanish grammar. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your language proficiency! Tune in now for some advanced Spanish insights! Visit www.fl...

Join Fernando and I in this podcast we should have called "Not Our Favorite Decades". Yes, you can tell... Still we'll dive into the hits that defined this era. Don't worry, we'll brace ourselves for the eye rolls and judgment from die-hard fans. Let's embrace the awkwardness together! Visit www.fluentinspanish.org for more free content.

Welcome to FluentInSpanish.org's podcast! Today, we're getting real with teacher Sergio Delgado, discussing the DELE exam. Whether you're a Spanish newbie or a seasoned pro, you're in for a treat. Get ready for a linguistic roller coaster ride - let's dive in! Visit www.fluentinspanish.org for more free content.

Welcome to today's podcast, where we'll dive into the fascinating world of the Spanish verb "poner" and its reflexive form, "ponerse." In this episode, we'll explore the nuances of using the verb "poner" vs. "ponerse" and answer the question, "What is 'poner' in Spanish?" Stay tuned to enrich your Spanish language skills and deepen your understanding of these versatile verbs. Visit www.fluentinspa...

Hey there amigos! Want to relive the glory days of 80s and 90s music in Spanish? Then check out our podcast! In my website we will live you also a playlist. Not only will you groove to some epic tunes, but you'll also improve your Spanish listening skills by listening these two native speakers. We've got a bunch of artists to help you learn Spanish through music. So, ¿qué esperas? Give us a listen...

False Anglicisms in Spanish. This is not language borrowing! The video version of this podcast will be available soon. Are you ready to laugh at the expense of our beloved Spanish language? Great, because we're diving into the world of false Anglicisms in Spanish! Now, before we get started, let's be clear: this is not ... Go now !!

If you're looking to learn more about the Spanish-speaking countries and their rich musical history, check out these essential Spanish musicians we will talk about. You can improve your Spanish listening skills by tuning into their music and picking up on the language. We will talk also about the importance about music in our lives, so you will be learning some Spanish words and phrases for talkin...

How do you talki about growth in Spanish? Don't worry, you're not alone. Many people make common mistakes when using verbs like "crecer," "criar," "criarse," and "cultivar." In this podcast, we'll explain the differences between these verbs and teach you how to say "to grow" in Spanish correctly. Visit www.fluentinspanish.org for more free content.

An intermediate Spanish podcast. Let me ask you something, how many Spanish words do you have to talk about your pets? You probably sometimes want to explain everything about your dog or your cat and you can’t because you lack the words. In this podcast you have a real Spanish conversation between native speakers that will help you to increase your vocabulary. Visit www.fluentinspanish.org for mor...

A podcast for up-beginner and intermediate students. How to improve your vocabulary is a question you probably ask yourself many times. However, my question is, are you practising passive learning or active learning? In this podcast we are going to look at a tip to increase your vocabulary. Just one, because there are not many secrets to learn this. The secret is to apply the right method. Visit w...

A podcast for intermediate and also up-beginner students. What if you when you need to choose between using the imperfect vs the preterite in Spanish both options are correct? This must be because you are missing a point, right? What is what you don’t know about these two Spanish past tenses? This is the second part of a podcast that will help you a lot when telling a story in the past. 2 of 2 epi...

An intermediate-advanced Spanish complete lesson. Everyone wants to learn useful expressions in Spanish because it is part of becoming more fluent. Today we bring you many Spanish idiomatic expressions using animals. We hope you enjoy them and use them. Whenever we make this type of podcast, is always without a set script, just a guide of expressions or words to mention. That's why this podcast is...

An intermediate-advanced Spanish complete lesson about bitching and complaining in Spanish. We are aiming to express that we are fed up in different ways so we sound like native speakers. This podcast offers a guide to advanced Spanish vocabulary to express emotions. Yes, there will be some curse words, but not only. Visit www.fluentinspanish.org for more free content.

An intermediate-advanced Spanish podcast. How to survive Spanish sentences using "aunque"? Well, my answer is by understanding its meaning. Since there are certain meanings that are not exact, it is essential that its translation into English is clear "Aunque" + subjunctive? indicative? Let's look at this and learn between the present subjunctive and the preterite imperfect subjunctive. Visit www....

An intermediate-advanced Spanish podcast. A real conversation between two natives. Movie talking with slang, with informal Spanish. Our idea is you listen to an unscripted podcast to learn how to talk about movies in Spanish. In fact, we talked too much, and we have to divide all this in two episodes! Learn Spanish by listening to native speakers in a real conversation. How we interrump ourselves,...

An intermediate-advanced Spanish podcast. A real conversation between two natives. Movie talking with slang, with informal Spanish. Our idea is you listen to an unscripted podcast to learn how to talk about movies in Spanish. In fact, we talked too much, and we have to divide all this in two episodes! Learn Spanish by listening to native speakers in a real conversation. How we interrump ourselves,...

A podcast for upper-intermediate-to-advanced Spanish students about how English terms are affecting our conversations. Sometimes we might adopt a word from English because it is from the technology field, “it was born in English.” For some words there is no Spanish equivalent and we just accept the English word and insert it into our language. But for others, after the Spanish word was created, pe...

A podcast for intermediate and also up-beginner students. How can I expand my Spanish vocabulary? I am presenting one of many ways for learning vocabulary. In this case, we will replace basic verbs for 9 more advanced verbs. Once you finish listening, you can go to my website where you will find a practical and effective activity to boost your Spanish. Visit www.fluentinspanish.org for more free c...

A podcast for intermediate Spanish students about how to say money in Spanish. I am providing a list of slang and dialect words for the word "money". Also, there are some money-related idioms. This is the first episode of a total of two. In the second one we will get deeply into expressions for daily life related to money. 1 of 2. Visit www.fluentinspanish.org for the Spanish transcription and Eng...

A podcast for intermediate Spanish students with a video version. You are never EVER going to use these two tenses correctly if you don’t understand the nuances native speakers see in both, because that nuance make us choose one or another. What I am telling you in this podcast has not been told to you yet. I will tell you a story with pretérito imperfecto, and then with pretérito indefinido or pr...

A podcast for intermediate-to-advanced Spanish students about how to answer with the present subjunctive in this specific context. It is a matter of choosing correctly. If you pick up the present indicative, what you are replying to will not be what you mean. I know the difference between the indicative and subjunctive is an issue for most students. I am not going to lie, and say that deciding sub...

A podcast for intermediate Spanish students about how to say money in Spanish. I am providing a list of slang and dialect words for the word "money". Also, there are some money-related idioms. This is the first episode of a total of two. In the second one we will get deeply into expressions for daily life related to money. 1 of 2. Visit www.fluentinspanish.org for the Spanish transcription and Eng...

A podcast for intermediate-to-advanced Spanish students about the origins and evolution of salsa music. Many people have no idea about the African roots of salsa music. This podcast tells the story of how the music African slaves played and danced to ended up providing the indispensable rhythm around which many latin music genres developed, how it spread around the world, evolved in the USA, and s...