Learn Spanish Podcast — Real Conversations for Real Spanish Learners Learn Spanish Podcast is a language-learning show where a real beginner learns Spanish in real time, alongside an experienced teacher. Hosted by Roy Coughlan (the student) and Ania (the teacher and co-host, also known from Learn Polish Podcast), each episode breaks down practical Spanish vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation through natural conversation rather than scripted lessons. Unlike traditional language courses, this podcast follows an authentic learning journey: mistakes, corrections, and progress happen live on air, making it ideal for beginner and intermediate Spanish learners who want to hear how real language acquisition actually works. Episodes cover everyday vocabulary, common phrases, grammar explanations, cultural context, and conversational practice for anyone learning Spanish as a second language. Perfect for commuters, travelers, expats, and self-taught learners who want an engaging, low-pressure way to build Spanish listening comprehension and speaking confidence episode by episode. New episodes regularly. Learn Spanish the natural way, one real conversation at a time.
What this show covers
Beginner SpanishSpanish for beginnersSpanish grammarSpanish vocabularyPresent tenseLanguage learningEveryday vocabularySpanish conversationTenerEstarPronunciationSelf-introductionSpeaking practicePersonal informationFormal vs informal speech
What listeners will find here
Build a full Spanish self-introduction from name to email
This episode focuses on introducing yourself in Spanish with a complete, beginner-friendly template. Roy and Ania work through key personal details like name, nationality, age, profession, languages, where you live, and contact information so you can put together your own introduction.
When to say tú or usted in Spanish—and how to ask it correctly
This episode focuses on the tú vs usted distinction in Spanish and how it changes everyday questions. Roy and Ania also introduce vivir and dedicarse, practicing their present tense forms so beginners can speak with the right level of formality.
Beginner Spanish through bikes, books, family, and one spider-pineapple mix-up
This episode continues a Spanish Q&A built around everyday personal questions. Roy and Ania move through topics like possessions, family, nationality, favorite books, food choices, and fears, with a playful arañas/ananas confusion along the way.
Beginner Spanish gets practical with everyday questions and real answers
Everyday Spanish conversation is the focus as Roy and Ania turn earlier vocabulary and verbs into personal Q&A practice. The episode moves through personality, pets, mood, siblings, friendships, family, and physical traits in a beginner-friendly way.
Use estar and tener to talk about feelings in Spanish
Feelings and physical sensations are the focus here, with Roy and Ania connecting estar and tener to everyday Spanish. It covers useful emotion words, common body-state phrases, and a simple way to say sorry.
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