Episodes

  • Good at Reading, Bad at Speaking? Your Spanish Is Out of Balance

    Good at Reading, Bad at Speaking? Your Spanish Is Out of Balance
    Feb 19 2026
    Are you good at reading Spanish but struggle to understand fast speakers or speak confidently? You're not alone — it's very common for different language skills to grow at different speeds.

    Here explain why Spanish skills get out of balance and how to fix it, using a real Spanish conversation and simple, practical strategies to help you strengthen your weakest areas and keep making steady progress.

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    11 mins
  • The Day You Stop Translating Spanish in Your Head (It WILL Happen, Here's How)

    The Day You Stop Translating Spanish in Your Head (It WILL Happen, Here's How)
    Feb 12 2026
    Do you still translate Spanish in your head before you speak? You're not alone — and it's completely normal at the intermediate stage. In this video, we explain why it happens, why it's actually a good sign, and how you can move past it.

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    8 mins
  • Stop Saying "Hace Mal Tiempo" – Say This Instead

    Stop Saying "Hace Mal Tiempo" – Say This Instead
    Feb 6 2026
    Is it really normal for it to rain this much in Madrid?
    In this video, we reveal the answer in a real Spanish conversation, explore real Spanish weather slang — from chirimiri to día de perros — and give you some much better phrases than just "hace mal tiempo".

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    13 mins
  • Spanish Slang: You Think You Know 'Vale'… But Do You?

    Spanish Slang: You Think You Know 'Vale'… But Do You?
    Feb 3 2026
    'Vale' is one of the most common words in spoken Spanish — and one of the most confusing for learners. You hear it constantly in real conversations, films, and everyday life in Spain, but it rarely means just "OK"....

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    14 mins
  • Real Spanish Slang: ¡Qué rollo! Explained

    Real Spanish Slang: ¡Qué rollo! Explained
    Jan 22 2026
    "Rollo" is one of those Spanish words you hear constantly… and yet it's surprisingly hard to pin down. In today's Real Spanish Conversation, we explore how Spaniards use rollo, qué rollo, no te enrolles and many more essential slang phrases in everyday life.

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    12 mins
  • Why Spanish Makes You Feel More Alive

    Why Spanish Makes You Feel More Alive
    Jan 15 2026
    Today's real, unscripted Spanish conversation is all about what gives us a real feeling of vitality in life, and how learning Spanish can have that effect!

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    9 mins
  • Real Spanish Grows Outside the Comfort Zone - Listening Training

    Real Spanish Grows Outside the Comfort Zone - Listening Training
    Jan 1 2026
    Today's real, unscripted Spanish conversation is all about pushing past your comfort zone. It's never easy — but it can change everything.

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    12 mins
  • Real Spanish Conversation: Big Music Surprise!

    Real Spanish Conversation: Big Music Surprise!
    Dec 19 2025
    Today's real, unscripted Spanish conversation is all about music, age, and how we reacted (with some shock!) to Spotify's yearly round up — perfect for improving your Spanish listening skills and real-world vocabulary.

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    12 mins