Episodes

  • #17 - 🎹 Chopin Gets a Spanish Makeover (By a Spanish Learner!)

    #17 - 🎹 Chopin Gets a Spanish Makeover (By a Spanish Learner!)
    Apr 22 2025
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    🎹 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 episode entirely in Spanish to tell the life story of Frédéric Chopin

    You'll learn about the legendary composer and discover Spanish vocabulary related to classical music, emotions, and biography. ¡Vamos!

    🎼 Want to connect with Jeeyoon? She performs concerts mainly in the USA — check out her work below! ⬇️
    Website: https://www.jeeyoonkim.com/

    ▶️ Watch our chat about her experience creating this episode!
    https://youtu.be/0HBTj38s0jQ?t=249

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    8 mins
  • #16 - Secret Lines, an Oasis & Catacombs in Peru 🇵🇪 (feat. Anthony from Chill Spanish Listening Practice)

    #16 - Secret Lines, an Oasis & Catacombs in Peru 🇵🇪 (feat. Anthony from Chill Spanish Listening Practice)
    Apr 1 2025
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    ⛰️ 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 from Chill Spanish Listening Practice as we uncover the stories behind these incredible destinations.

    ¡Vamos!

    💬 Connect with Anthony Morey ⬇️
    Email: chillspanishlistening@gmail.com

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    11 mins
  • #15 - Can a Spanish Speaker Understand Italian? 🇮🇹

    #15 - Can a Spanish Speaker Understand Italian? 🇮🇹
    Mar 8 2025
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    🇮🇹 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 learning Spanish for Italians, common false friends between both languages, and whether a Spanish speaker (like Marco) can understand Italian without studying it.

    Fun, insightful, and perfect for language lovers!

    📚 Study along with the transcript on Latin ELE's Blog ⬇️
    https://latinele.com/spanish-vs-italian-language-differences/

    Reach out to Sara ⬇️
    Website: https://www.saracastro.net/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sara.castro.online

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    9 mins
  • #14 - From Cuates to Tíos—Making Friends in Spain 🇪🇸 and Mexico 🇲🇽

    #14 - From Cuates to Tíos—Making Friends in Spain 🇪🇸 and Mexico 🇲🇽
    Feb 10 2025
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    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 more.

    Perfect for upper-beginner Spanish learners ready to practice listening while exploring these two vibrant cultures!

    🎧 Listening comprehension questions ⬇️

    1️⃣ ¿Qué cosas son diferentes al momento de hacer amigos en México y España?
    2️⃣ Qué comida de México es casi imposible encontrar en España? ¿Qué ingredientes lleva?

    📚 FREE transcript available on the Latin ELE blog ⬇️
    https://latinele.com/mexico-versus-spain-cultural-differences/

    💬 Connect with Jimena:
    🌐 Website: https://jimenaibarra.com/
    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spanishwithjimena

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    11 mins
  • #13 - Life in the 90s 📼 — Spanish Imperfect Tense Practice

    #13 - Life in the 90s 📼 — Spanish Imperfect Tense Practice
    Jan 15 2025
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    💿 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 media and Internet, and practice your Spanish past tense with real-life examples.

    🎧 Listening comprehension questions ⬇️

    1️⃣ ¿Cómo se mantenía en contacto la gente sin redes sociales ni Internet?
    2️⃣ ¿Qué tipo de juegos eran populares en esa época?

    📚 FREE transcript available on the Latin ELE blog ⬇️
    https://latinele.com/life-in-the-90s-spanish-imperfect-tense-practice/

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    8 mins
  • #12 - 🥫 Spice Up Your Spanish with SALSA

    #12 - 🥫 Spice Up Your Spanish with SALSA
    Dec 26 2024
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    🎶 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 cuándo se originó la salsa?
    2️⃣ ¿Cuál es el evento de salsa más famoso de Cali? ¿Qué actividades se realizan?

    📝 FREE transcript on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️
    https://latinele.com/learn-spanish-with-salsa-cali-world-capital/

    Reach out to Mar and have fun learning español
    💻 Website: https://www.somosele.com/
    📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somoseleonline/

    🎧 Listen to her podcast "Español para Vos" on all major listening apps ⬇️
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    9 mins
  • #11 - 🥾 More than Just a WALK — The Camino de Santiago 🇪🇸

    #11 - 🥾 More than Just a WALK — The Camino de Santiago 🇪🇸
    Dec 4 2024
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    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 Spanish for the Camino, to explore the magic of this legendary pilgrimage.

    🎧 As you listen, think about these questions:

    1️⃣ ¿Por qué la gente va a Santiago de Compostela?
    2️⃣¿Cuáles son las tres recomendaciones antes de hacer el Camino?

    📖 Study with the transcript on the Latin ELE blog 👇
    https://latinele.com/the-camino-de-santiago/

    💬 Connect with María Seco 👇
    🌐 Website: https://spanishforcamino.com/
    🍴 Get her FOOD GUIDE for the Camino: https://www.spanishforthecamino.com/food-guide

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    13 mins
  • #10 - La Llorona 😭👻 (The Weeping Woman)

    #10 - La Llorona 😭👻 (The Weeping Woman)
    Oct 8 2024
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    👻 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 learners to practice listening and learn new vocabulary. ¡Vamos!

    🎧 Listening comprehension questions of the episode:
    1. ¿Cuándo escuchó Marco por primera vez la historia de la Llorona? ¿Dónde estaba?
    2. ¿Qué representa la Llorona.

    📝 FREE transcript on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️
    https://latinele.com/la-llorona-spanish-horror-story/

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    7 mins
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