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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!

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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/

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🌦️ How do you talk about the weather in Spanish?

In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, you’ll learn essential Spanish phrases to describe the weather—hot, cold, sunny, or cloudy.

We’ll practice with real examples and show you how to ask ¿Cómo está el tiempo? and answer like a native.

Perfect for small talk and everyday conversations en español.

📚 Study along with the summary on Latin ELE's blog 
https://latinele.com/talk-about-weather-in-spanish/

Ready to sound more natural when chatting about the weather? ¡Vamos!

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🇵🇪 In this episode, Marco chats with Peruvian teacher Anthony Morey, creator of Chill Spanish Listening Practice.

Get ready to explore Peru beyond Machu Picchu, there’s so much more to discover! ¡Vamos!

📚 Study along with the transcript on Latin ELE's blog 
https://latinele.com/beyond-machu-picchu-peru-hidden-wonders/

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Email: chillspanishlistening@gmail.com

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🌞 What’s it like to live in Valencia, Spain?

In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, you’ll practice listening en español with a special interview with César from Spanish Language Coach.

Discover how locals describe the city, its people, and daily life while improving your Spanish with a real conversation.

📝 Transcript available on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️
https://latinele.com/valencia-spanish-for-beginners/

Reach out to César Rodríguez and learn more about his work on his website ⬇️
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What is your city like? Describe it en españo! 🏙️

Learn how to describe a city in Spanish using ser, estar, and haber.

In this episode, discover simple words and phrases to talk about places, locations, and things you can find in a town.

Perfect for beginners. ¡Vamos!

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🎧 Ready for a Spanish Listening Workout? 🏋️‍♀️

In this special review episode, you’ll practice listening with three short dialogues about family, friends, and personality traits en español.

Perfect for beginners who want to strengthen their Spanish ear while having fun. ¡Vamos!

📝 Transcript: Listening activity La familia ⬇️
https://latinele.com/family-vocabulary-in-spanish/

📝 Transcript: Listening activity Physical descriptions ⬇️
https://latinele.com/physical-descriptions-in-spanish/

📝 Transcript: Listening activity Personality ⬇️

https://latinele.com/spanish-adjectives-to-describe-personality/

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🏡 What are the names of common household objects en español?

In this episode, you’ll learn essential Spanish words for everyday items around the house. 

Plus, discover the right way to use the expression “mi casa, su casa.” ¡Vamos!

📚 Study along with the summary of this episode on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️
https://latinele.com/spanish-vocabulary-household-items/

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👹 In this episode of Spanish Quickie, you’ll practice Spanish vocabulary to describe monsters and objects with a short listening activity. 

Great for beginners who want fun Spanish practice!

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Learn how to describe people in Spanish—height, hair, and skin color—so you can talk about friends, family, or even a crime suspect with ease 😅

Ready for this? ¡Vamos!

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🤫 Want to gossip about your friends… en español? 

In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, you’ll learn key personality adjectives to describe friends and family, both the nice and not-so-nice ones. 

Through a fun dialogue, discover words like simpática, alegre, perezoso, and descortés, and learn when to use ¿Cómo es…? vs. ¿Cómo está…?.

Perfect for beginners who want to make small talk and describe people with confidence. ¡Vamos!

📚 Study along with the dialogue transcript and key points of the lesson on Latin ELE's blog 👇 
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🧑‍🧑‍🧒 Wanna talk about your familia with your amigos?

In this episode, you’ll learn basic family vocabulary in Spanish and how to use possessive adjectives. ¡Vamos!

📚 Study along with the summary on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️
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What do Spanish verbs and superheroes have in common? 🦸‍♂️

In this fun episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, you’ll discover how regular, irregular, and reflexive verbs work, through the lens of iconic superheroes like Captain America, Hulk, and Iron Man.

If Spanish verb types have confused you in the past, this playful approach will help you finally understand how they function—and how to start using them with confidence. ¡Vamos!

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🔢 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.

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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/

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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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🏋️‍♀️ 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/

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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.

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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!

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Ready for a QUICKIE? Listen to my new show, Spanish Quickie—short, fun, and slightly cheeky Spanish lessons for beginners!

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In this episode, you'll learn when to use "bien" or "bueno" in Spanish. Enjoy!

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🇺🇸 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? 🤔

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