Episodes

  • #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
  • #9 - Wild West Spain 🤠🇪🇸 — Almería

    #9 - Wild West Spain 🤠🇪🇸 — Almería
    Aug 5 2024
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    🎬 Almería, the land of "cine" in Spain. What does this enchanting region have to offer?

    🏜️ Join us as we uncover Almería's fascinating landscapes, the reasons behind its popularity as a filming location for numerous movies, and a curious Guinness World Record.

    To learn about Almería, you'll hear the interview we did with Fabián Molina, the creator of ProfeDeFlele and the "Español en tu bolsillo" podcast.

    Whether you're a movie buff or a Spanish learner, this episode is packed with interesting insights and language practice.

    📝 FREE transcript on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️
    https://latinele.com/wild-west-spain-almeria/

    Fabi's contact information ⬇️
    Sitio web: https://profedeflele.es/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/profedeflele/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profedeflele
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    10 mins
  • #8 - Chivo, not the goat 🐐— El Salvador 🇸🇻

    #8 - Chivo, not the goat 🐐— El Salvador 🇸🇻
    Jul 2 2024
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    🐐 Discover El Salvador, where "chivo" is more than just a GOAT...

    🇸🇻 Learn about this fascinating Central American country with Salvadoran Spanish teacher Milton Ralph, creator of the "Spanish Qué Chivo" podcast.In this episode, you'll learn:

    👉General information about El Salvador
    👉A delicious traditional dish
    👉 The meaning of "chivo"

    📝 FREE transcript on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️
    https://latinele.com/exploring-el-salvador/

    You can contact Milton and learn more about his work on ⬇️

    👉 Spanish Qué Chivo Podcast
    👉YouTube
    👉Online lessons

    Today's listening questions ⬇️

    1️⃣ ¿Cuál es la festividad popular que describe Milton? ¿Qué hay?
    2️⃣ ¿Qué significa "chivo"?

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    10 mins
  • #7 - Spanish PRETERITE TENSE practice — An Underrated Latino 🤘

    #7 - Spanish PRETERITE TENSE practice — An Underrated Latino 🤘
    Jun 19 2024
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    🎸 Do you know Tom Araya? He's an influential TRASH METAL musician whose importance is often overlooked.

    🇨🇱 A Latino artist born in Chile, he later moved to the United States and became a famous "metalero" star.

    Learn about his life and practice the Spanish preterite tense (pretérito indefinido) while honing your listening skills with this episode of "Basic Spanish Conversations."

    📝 Get the FREE transcript on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️
    https://latinele.com/spanish-preterite-tense-practice-tom-araya/

    🎧 Listening exercise: Menciona 3 eventos importantes en la vida de Tom Araya.
    You can post your answers on YouTube.

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    6 mins
  • #6 - ¡Plátano Power! 🍌 Dominican Republic 🇩🇴

    #6 - ¡Plátano Power! 🍌 Dominican Republic 🇩🇴
    Jun 2 2024
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    🇩🇴 Join us as we dive into the vibrant culture of the Dominican Republic, also known as the land of "Plátano Power."

    In this episode, you'll hear an engaging interview with Dominican teacher Jelisa Inoa.

    🌴 Discover general facts about the Dominican Republic, learn about the delicious traditional dish called mangú, and find out the unique meaning of the Dominican word "cuarto."

    🛏️ Is "cuarto" a room? Tune in to find out!

    🎧 Listening comprehension questions of the episode:
    1. ¿Cuál y cómo es la ciudad favorita de Jelisa?
    2. ¿Qué significa "cuarto" en la jerga dominicana?
    📝 FREE transcript on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️
    https://latinele.com/dominican-republic-in-basic-spanish/

    Here is Jelisa's contact information ⬇️
    Website: https://jelyspanish.com/
    YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jelyspanish
    X: https://x.com/Jelyspanish.
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    8 mins
  • #5 - Let's explore Argentina, ¡CHE! 🇦🇷

    #5 - Let's explore Argentina, ¡CHE! 🇦🇷
    May 16 2024
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    🇦🇷 The land of "asados"and great football players... Argentina! An episode packed with lots of great information about this fascinating country.

    🌆 Discover the vibrant vibes of Buenos Aires and immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of this cosmopolitan city.

    🥩 Indulge in the mouthwatering world of “asado,” Argentina’s legendary barbecue.

    🗣️ Master the popular Argentine term “che” and learn how to effortlessly incorporate it into your everyday conversations.

    The listening comprehension questions are:
    1️⃣ ¿Cómo es Buenos Aires? ¿Y por qué es la ciudad favorita de Melany?
    2️⃣ ¿Qué es el chimichurri?

    Specilal guest: Melany Di Leva from Easy Argentine Spanish.

    📩 Melany's contact information ⬇️
    Website: https://easyargentinespanish.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/easyargentinespanish/
    Get Melany's Quick Guide to Argentine Pronunciation

    📚 Too hard to follow? The transcript is available on Latin ELE's blog 👇
    https://latinele.com/exploring-argentina/

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    7 mins