Spanish for Beginners with Marco

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#14 - How to Say Your Phone Number in Spanish ☎️ (Numbers 0–10) Aug 25, 2025

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📙 Make this lesson easier with the FREE PDF summary available in the Spanish Starter Pack.
🔢 Learning Spanish numbers just got easier!
In this episode, you’ll master numbers from 0 to 10 en español and practice asking for a phone number with a fun listening activity.
By the end, you’ll know how to say and understand phone numbers in Spanish with confidence.
📝 Find the dialogue transcript and more practice on our website ⬇️
https://latinele.com/how-to-say-your-phone-number-in-spanish/
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—Marco

#13 - Why Latino Names Are So Long? 😮 Spanish Spelling Exercise Aug 08, 2025

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Wondering why Latinos have such long names? 🤔
In this episode, you’ll learn the reason and practice a fun spelling exercise in Spanish using a real Latino name.
Perfect for beginners who want to improve pronunciation and learn how to spell in Spanish with confidence. ¡Vamos!
📝 Study along with the show notes on Latin ELE's blog: Plus, you'll find a quiz! ⬇️
https://latinele.com/why-spanish-names-are-long/
Credit:
Audio fragment with the long Latino name taken from the video “Diego at the Bank” by the YouTube channel Awkward Puppets
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#12 - Why Is It "jajaja" and NOT "hahaha" in Spanish? 🤣 Aug 06, 2025

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😆 Have you ever seen someone type “jajaja” and thought… wait, what?
In this episode, you’ll learn why Spanish speakers write “jajaja” (not “hahaha”), and what “jijiji” and “jojojo” mean too.
It’s all about how we laugh en español and how to do it right!
📚 Study along with the shownotes on Latin ELE's blog 👇
https://latinele.com/laughter-in-spanish/
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—Marco

🎧 Spanish Listening Workout #2 – Nationality, Age, and Occupations Aug 04, 2025

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🥶 Freeze up after "hola"? Then join my Spanish Beginner Intensive Program. Limited spots.
🏋️‍♀️ This episode is all about practicing your listening skills. You'll hear three short excerpts in basic Spanish.
Can you understand what they say?
These are based on the content covered in episodes 5 to 7: Nationality, Age, and Occupations.
📚 Study along with the transcripts on Latin ELE's blog 👇
🌎 Origin in Spanish: https://latinele.com/where-are-you-from-in-spanish/
👴🏻 Age in Spanish: https://latinele.com/talking-about-your-age-in-spanish/
💼 Occupations in Spanish: https://latinele.com/talking-about-occupations-in-spanish/
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—Marco

🎧 Spanish Listening Workout #1 – Fun Practice for Beginners Jul 23, 2025

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🥶 Freeze up after "hola"? Then join my Spanish Beginner Intensive Program. Limited spots.
🏋️‍♀️ This episode is all about practicing your listening skills. You'll hear three short excerpts in basic Spanish.
Can you understand what they say?
These are based on the content covered in episodes 1 to 3 of this show. ¡Vamos!
If it's still too hard for you, go back and check those episodes.
More content to learn Spanish ⬇️
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https://latinele.com/spanish-kickstart/
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—Marco

How to Use Bien & Bueno Like a Native ✅ (Spanish Quickie) Mar 13, 2025

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⚡️ Spanish Quickie Podcast helps beginners build confidence with quick lessons that make Spanish simple.
Listen on all major listening apps ⬇️
🎧 Spotify
🎧 Apple podcast
🎧 Amazon Music / Audible
🎧 IHeart Radio
In this episode, you'll learn when to use "bien" or "bueno" in Spanish. Enjoy!
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—Marco

#11 - USA Cities with Spanish Names 🇺🇸 Sep 30, 2024

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📙 Make this lesson easier with the FREE PDF summary available in the Spanish Starter Pack.
🇺🇸 If you have never studied Spanish before, you might already know more words than you think.
How so?
Because many places in the United States have names that are originally from this language.
🎧 In this episode, we will review a few names with Spanish origins, discuss their meaning, and also check how native Spanish speakers pronounce the name of these places.
After you listen, I'm curious, which one surprised you? 🤔
Study the episode wiith the show notes on our blog ⬇️
https://latinele.com/cities-with-spanish-names-in-the-us/
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—Marco

Famous Songs with Spanish Lyrics 🎶 (with Latin ELE Fans) Sep 29, 2024

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🎶.
🎸 Ever wondered what the song La Bamba is really saying?
In this episode, we break down the lyrics of La Bamba and other famous songs with Spanish lyrics.
Get ready to learn Spanish through music and have fun while doing it!
🫶 This episode was created with RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LISTENERS LIKE YOU. ¡Gracias por las recomendaciones! 😊
The songs featured in this episode are:
🎶 Should I Stay or Should I Go by The Clash
🎶 La Isla Bonita by Madonna
🎶 La Bamba by Ritchie Valens
🎶 Eres tú by Mocedades
🎶 Tú by Shakira
🎶 Hombre Secreto by The Plugz
🎶 María Landó by Susana Baca
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—Marco

#10 - Spain Spanish or Latin American Spanish? Here’s What You Should Know Sep 28, 2024

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✈️ Get ready for your next trip en español with our FREE Spanish Adventures Companion
What's the difference between Latin American Spanish and Spain Spanish? 🤔
That's a common question among my students. Are there any differences at all?
Well, let’s find out in this new episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners.
📝 Find the show notes of the episode on Latin ELE's blog 👇
https://latinele.com/differences-between-spain-and-latin-american-spanish/
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—Marco

#9 - 🛎️ Hotel Vocabulary in Spanish: Confidently Handling Check-ins Sep 27, 2024

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🎁 Get your FREE ebook Spanish Adventures Companion. Your travel buddy for your next trip en español.
🏨 Not sure how to talk to the receptionist at the hotel on your next trip to Latin America?
Join us for an engaging episode where we focus on hotel check-in vocabulary in Spanish.
You'll find:
🛎️ A simulated dialogue at the front desk.
🛎️ Essential phrases to confidently navigate the check-in process.
🛎️ Basic Spanish vocabulary related to hotels.
📝 Summary of the episode and transcript of dilalogue on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️
https://latinele.com/hotel-vocabulary-in-spanish/
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¡Hasta la próxima!
—Marco

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