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  • 🎄 The Santa Who Rides A Donkey? 🫏 Meet Olentzero (Basic Spanish Conversations)

    🎄 The Santa Who Rides A Donkey? 🫏 Meet Olentzero (Basic Spanish Conversations)
    Dec 4 2025
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    Ever heard of the Basque Christmas gift-giver who replaces Santa Claus? 🎅

    In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, I talk with Aitor Pisos, a Spanish teacher from Bilbao, about Olentzero, one of northern Spain’s most unique holiday figures.

    📚 Study along with the transcript on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️
    https://latinele.com/who-is-olentzero-basque-christmas/

    Connect with Aitor:
    Newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/ElProfesorAitor
    Sitio web: https://www.elprofesoraitor.com/
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    🎄 ¡Feliz Navidad! Hasta la próxima

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    12 min
  • 📖 A Book For Spanish Beginners — 🐱 La Aventura de Luna

    📖 A Book For Spanish Beginners — 🐱 La Aventura de Luna
    Dec 1 2025
    📚 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/

    ¡Hasta pronto!

    —Marco

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    3 min
  • #28 - 💵 Here Comes The Money! Latin American Currencies

    #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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    6 min
  • 🎧 Spanish Listening Practice #4 — Describing Places in Spanish 🏜️

    🎧 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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    7 min
  • 🧳 The Quick Way To Learn A Language For Travel (Basic Spanish Conversations)

    🧳 The Quick Way To Learn A Language For Travel (Basic Spanish Conversations)
    Nov 21 2025
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    ✈️ Planning a trip and want to pick up the language fast?

    In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, I chat with Lindsay from Lindsay Does Languages about smart ways to prepare before you travel.

    Connect with Lindsay:

    👉 Lindsay's website: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com

    👉 Free Vocab List: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/vocablist

    👉 Language Life: https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll

    Study the episode along with the transcript on Latin ELE's blog 👇
    https://latinele.com/language-learning-tips-for-travelers/

    Enjoy! Hasta la próxima.

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    18 min
  • #27 - How to Say Cheers in Spanish 🍻 (Toasting en Español)

    #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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    5 min
  • 3 Ways to Express Gratitude in Spanish 🙏 (Spanish Quickie Podcast)

    3 Ways to Express Gratitude in Spanish 🙏 (Spanish Quickie Podcast)
    Nov 14 2025
    👉 Listen to Spanish Quickie, short lessons for beginners.

    Available on all major listening apps ⬇️
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    Learn how to say thank you in Spanish the right way!

    A fun, easy lesson for Spanish beginners, perfect for Thanksgiving. ¡Vamos!

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    https://latinele.com/dontscrewupspanish/

    ¡Hasta la próxima!

    —Marco


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    2 min
  • #26 - Ser y Estar for Spanish Beginners

    #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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    11 min