Beginners Spanish Podcast - Spanglish Friends

How to Order Food at a Restaurant in Spanish | Beginner Guide

Learn how to book a table, order food and drinks, and pay the bill in Spanish with confidence! In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you the essential Spanish phrases and vocabulary you’ll need when eating at restaurants in Spanish-speaking countries. You’ll learn how to reserve a table, order your meal, ask for the bathroom, request the bill, and understand common questions your waiter might ask. Perfect for Spanish beginners, travellers, backpackers, and anyone wanting to feel more confident dining out in Spanish. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How to reserve a table and arrive at a restaurant with confidence ✅ How to order food and drinks using natural Spanish phrases ✅ How to ask for the bathroom, request the bill, and pay for your meal 🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week) Imagine you’ve just walked into a restaurant. What’s the very first thing you would say in Spanish? Maybe you’re reserving a table with Quiero reservar una mesa, or perhaps you’ve arrived and say Tengo una reserva a nombre de… Leave your answer in the comments or send us a DM, we LOVE seeing your progress!! 💛 Shoutout Special shoutout this week to Yasmin, who commented on our very first episode saying she’d just discovered the podcast and was finally starting her Spanish journey. Welcome to the Spanglish Friends family, Yasmin, we’re so happy you’re here! 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

How to Catch a Bus in Spanish | Beginner Guide

Learn how to catch a bus, buy tickets, and use public transport in Spanish with confidence! In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you essential Spanish phrases and vocabulary for travelling by bus in Spanish-speaking countries. You'll learn how to ask where the bus stop is, find out which bus to take, buy a ticket, ask about fares, and understand common public transport announcements. Perfect for Spanish beginners, travellers, backpackers, and anyone wanting to feel more confident using Spanish in real-life situations. In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ How to ask where the bus stop is and which bus you need to take ✅ Essential Spanish vocabulary for buses, tickets, routes, and public transport ✅ How to buy a bus ticket, ask about prices, and understand common travel questions 🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week) Write a sentence asking where the bus is going. Leave your sentence in the comments or send us a DM, we LOVE seeing your progress!! 💛 Shoutout Special shoutout this week to JD who commented in episode 57 saying: Parece que Em y Val se llevan bien. Amazing work, JD. ¡Bien hecho! 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

How to Talk About the World Cup in Spanish | Football Spanish for Beginners

Learn how to talk about football, support your favourite team, and understand World Cup conversations in Spanish! In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you essential football and World Cup vocabulary in Spanish. You'll learn how to talk about the teams you support, understand common football terms like goal, referee, match, and score, and react naturally while watching a game with Spanish-speaking friends and family. Perfect for Spanish beginners, football fans, travellers, and anyone wanting to improve their Spanish listening and conversation skills through real-life topics. In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ How to talk about your favourite football team and say which country you support ✅ Essential World Cup and football vocabulary including goal, match, referee, player, and score ✅ Common Spanish reactions and expressions used during football matches Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week) Tell us which team you're supporting in the World Cup in Spanish! Example: Apoyo a Argentina. Leave your sentence in the comments or send us a DM, we LOVE seeing your progress!! Spanglish Friend Shoutout!  Special shoutout this week to Sara, who shared her Spanish learning goal of reaching A2 level by the end of summer while studying at least four hours each week. Amazing dedication, Sara. ¡Bien hecho! 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

How to Book Appointments and Make Reservations in Spanish | Phone Call Spanish for Beginners

Learn how to book appointments, make reservations, and talk on the phone in Spanish with confidence! In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you essential phrases for booking doctor's appointments, dentist visits, haircuts, and restaurant reservations in Spanish. You'll learn how to ask for availability, suggest a different day or time, and confidently handle common phone conversations in real-life Spanish. Perfect for Spanish beginners, travelers, expats, and anyone wanting to improve their Spanish speaking and listening skills in everyday situations. 🎙️ In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ How to book an appointment in Spanish using polite phrases like Me gustaría agendar una cita ✅ Essential Spanish phone call greetings and expressions ✅ Different ways Spanish speakers answer the phone (¿Hola?, ¿Bueno?, ¿Diga?) ✅ How to ask about availability using ¿Tiene disponibilidad para...? ✅ How to request a specific day and time in Spanish ✅ How to confirm a booking and end a phone conversation politely 🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week) Practice how you would book a table at a restaurant in Spanish! Example: Me gustaría reservar una mesa para dos esta noche. Leave your sentence in the comments or send us a DM, we LOVE seeing your progress!! 💛 Shoutout  Special shoutout this week to Megan for sharing an excellent Spanish practice sentence from Episode 60: Esto no me queda bien. ¿Tienes una talla más pequeña? Amazing work, Megan. ¡Bien hecho! 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

How to Describe What You’re Wearing in Spanish | Beginner Spanish Clothing Vocabulary

Learn how to say what you’re wearing in Spanish like “I’m wearing a dress,” “I wear a jacket,” and “What are you wearing?” 👗👕 In this beginner Spanish podcast episode, Em and Val teach you essential clothing vocabulary, how to describe outfits naturally using llevo and uso, and how to ask someone what they’re wearing in real-life Spanish conversations. Perfect for Spanish beginners, travellers, and anyone wanting to improve their Spanish speaking and listening skills in everyday situations. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How to say what you are wearing using Spanish phrases like “I am wearing…” ✅ How to use “I wear / I am wearing” to describe outfits ✅ How to correctly use Spanish articles for clothing (a / some forms) ✅ Common clothing vocabulary in Spanish (shirt, dress, shoes, jacket, etc.) ✅ How to describe your outfit using adjectives like “new,” “colourful,” and “big” ✅ How to ask “What are you wearing?” in Spanish ✅ Beginner-friendly Spanish listening and conversation practice 🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week) Tell us what you are wearing today in Spanish! Example: Llevo una camiseta blanca y unos pantalones negros. Post your sentence in the comments or send us a DM, we LOVE seeing your progress!! 💛 Shoutout: Special shoutout this week to Soph for joining the conversation on Spotify with an awesome Spanish practice sentence, we love your energy and effort! 📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends 📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com 📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com 🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic