Spanish for Beginners with Marco

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#30 - New Year Resolutions in Spanish 🍾 Dec 22, 2025

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📙 Make this lesson easier with the FREE PDF summary available in the Spanish Starter Pack.
🍾 A new year, a new set of resolutions.
But how can you discuss what your New Year resolutions are with your amigos latinos?
In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, you’ll learn how to do just that en español.
This way, you’ll kickstart your Spanish-learning goals this year on the right foot. ¡Vamos!
📝 Study the episode along with the summary on Latin ELE's blog
https://latinele.com/new-year-resolutions-in-spanish/
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¡Hasta la próxima!
—Marco

#29 - 🎄 Christmas Carols in Spanish (Especial de Navidad) Dec 08, 2025

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✨ What do Latinos sing during Christmas?
In this festive episode, you’ll discover three famous Spanish Christmas carols: Feliz Navidad by José Feliciano, Campana sobre Campana, and Noche de Paz.
A fun way to enjoy the holidays while keeping up with your español.
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¡Hasta la próxima!
—Marco

📖 A Book For Spanish Beginners — 🐱 La Aventura de Luna Dec 01, 2025

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📚 Read La Aventura de Luna and have fun while learning Spanish!
Looking for an easy-to-follow book for Spanish beginners?
Embark on a captivating journey while improving your Spanish with “La Aventura de Luna.” 🐱
This fun and accessible book follows the adventure of Luna, a little cat who gets lost and needs to find her way back home.
Available on Amazon as an ebook, paperback or audiobook ⬇️
https://latinele.com/aventuradeluna/
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¡Hasta la próxima!
—Marco

#28 - 💵 Here Comes The Money! Latin American Currencies Nov 26, 2025

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💰 Heading to Latin America but not sure what currency your amigos latinos use?
In this episode you’ll learn the names of currencies in Spanish-speaking countries across Latin America.
It’s a great opportunity to expand your money-related vocabulary in Spanish and get some helpful insights into what to expect when visiting our region. ¡Vamos!
📝 Study along with the summary of this lesson on Latin ELE's blog
https://latinele.com/latin-american-currencies-in-spanish/
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—Marco

🎧 Spanish Listening Practice #4 — Describing Places in Spanish 🏜️ Nov 24, 2025

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🏙️ Ready to boost your Spanish listening skills?
In this special Listening Workout, you’ll revisit short conversations from previous episodes, all focused on describing places en español.
From the desert landscapes of San Pedro de Atacama to the sunny beaches of Costa Rica and the vibrant streets of Valencia, you’ll practice real Spanish in context.
Ready? ¡Vamos!
📝 Transcript: Listening activity "San Pedro de Atacama" ⬇️
https://latinele.com/describing-places-in-spanish/
📝 Transcript: Listening activity "The Weather" ⬇️
https://latinele.com/talk-about-weather-in-spanish/
📝 Transcript: Listening activity "Valencia" ⬇️
https://latinele.com/valencia-spanish-for-beginners/
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¡Hasta la próxima!
—Marco

#27 - How to Say Cheers in Spanish 🍻 (Toasting en Español) Nov 17, 2025

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🎉 Ready to raise your glass and toast like a TRUE LATINO?
In this fun episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, Marco teaches you three popular Spanish phrases for toasting.
🥂 Tune in and get ready to toast en español! ¡Vamos!
📝 Show notes available on Latin ELE's blog 👇
https://latinele.com/cheers-in-spanish/
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¡Hasta la próxima!
—Marco

#26 - Ser y Estar for Spanish Beginners Nov 10, 2025

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Ser" and "Estar." To be... and to be again?
Confused about when to use ser and estar in Spanish?
You're not alone! In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, you'll learn simple, beginner-friendly rules to help you use these two tricky verbs with confidence.
Get a solid head start for your next conversation en español. ¡Vamos!
📝 Study along with the summary on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️
https://latinele.com/ser-vs-estar-spanish-beginners/
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¡Hasta la próxima!
—Marco

#25 - Expressing Likes in Spanish: 📺 TV Shows with Gustar Nov 04, 2025

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📺 Not sure how to talk about your favorite TV shows en español?
In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, you’ll learn how to use the verb gustar to express your likes and dislikes in Spanish.
We’ll practice in the context of TV shows. A fun and easy topic to connect and bond with your amigos.
Ready to share what you like to watch? ¡Vamos!
📝 Study along with the summary of this episode on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️
https://latinele.com/likes-and-dislikes-in-spanish/
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¡Hasta la próxima!
—Marco

#24 - El Chupacabras (Halloween Special 🎃) Oct 27, 2025

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In the 90s, a mysterious creature terrified rural communities across Latin America with its eerie method of killing livestock.
Farmers from various countries reported finding dead animals with their bodies completely intact but drained of every drop of blood...
What was this monster?
In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, we explore the legend of el Chupacabras while helping you improve your Spanish skills. ¡Vamos!
📝 Study along with the transcript on our blog ⬇️
https://latinele.com/el-chupacabras-spanish-horror-tale/
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¡Hasta la próxima!
—Marco

#23 - Halloween Spanish Vocabulary for Beginners 🧛‍♂️ Oct 22, 2025

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It’s time for Halloween en español! 👻
In this fun episode, you’ll learn essential Halloween Spanish vocabulary, from calabazas 🎃 and esqueletos 💀 to disfraces and dulce o travesura.
You’ll also hear a short listening activity about how people celebrate Halloween, followed by a simple breakdown in English to help you understand every word.
Perfect for beginner Spanish learners who want to boost their listening and learn seasonal words.
📝 Study along with the transcript on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️
https://latinele.com/halloween-vocabulary-in-spanish/
📚 More resources to learn Spanish at Latin ELE
https://latinele.com/
📲 Follow Latin ELE on Facebook and get updates on new episodes
❤️ If you enjoy the show, leave a five-star review and share it with your amigos
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
¡Hasta la próxima!
—Marco

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