Let’s learn por and para. These words tend to be very hard to master when learning Spanish as a second language, but today we’ll learn a simple framework that you can use to decide between these two words in almost any context.

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Why are Spanish direct object pronouns different from other pronouns? And how can you keep from mixing up all the different Spanish pronouns?

Let’s use a memory palace to keep all of our Spanish pronouns straight. We’ll work on the Spanish pronouns for “him”, “her”, “me”, and “you”, and then we’ll put it all into practice with real sentences.

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The Spanish word “lo” is usually a HUGE headache for English speakers — but it won’t be for you! You’ll be using “lo” and “la” correctly after listening to this episode.

Let’s get some good, active practice with the words for “him” and “her” in Spanish.

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To learn fluent Spanish, you can’t just memorize words — you also have to master Spanish pronunciation.

Today I present my top tips for pronouncing Spanish sounds authentically. Here’s the first tip: To develop your own “Spanish voice”, make sure to do the pronunciation exercises, out loud, throughout this episode!

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Time to practice your Spanish out loud!

Today we’ll learn about the number one way to solidify a new language in your brain — and we’ll get to put it into practice right away. If you follow this one tip, you’ll be fluent in Spanish faster than you ever thought possible.

Let’s put everything we’ve learned so far into Spanish practice, out loud.

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Some Spanish words are more important than others! Today we’ll talk about how you can start *thinking* in Spanish by choosing the right words to work on. We will focus on some of the highest-leverage words in the language — three words that comprise 8% of the Spanish language by themselves.

After we practice with these words, you’ll soon be able to start forming sentences like a native Spanish speaker.

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To become fluent in Spanish, you have to learn connecting words!

Today we’re talking about conjunctions, particularly the words que and y, and how they help hold the whole Spanish language together and create fluent flow.

We’ll also learn why conjunctions are even more important in Spanish than in English, based on a special rule about Spanish verbs.

After this episode, you’ll know how to use the most common word in the Spanish language, getting you one step closer to thinking in Spanish.

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What’s the key to speaking Spanish fluently, spontaneously, and effortlessly? Mastering core Spanish grammar.

To learn how to speak Spanish fluently, we need to start by mastering the structures and elements that make Spanish different from English. Today we’ll learn some essential Spanish grammar and do some spoken grammar exercises to make it stick.

After this foundational work, Spanish grammar will get easier and easier — and Spanish fluency will be all downhill!

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Learn Spanish, step by step! This podcast teaches you the top 1000 words that make up 80% of Spanish. Starting with a foundation of core Spanish grammar and the most common Spanish vocabulary, Timothy will guide you through the essential steps to speaking and understanding fluent Spanish like a native speaker.

If you're a serious Spanish learner and you want to make deep, personal connections with the native Spanish speakers in your life, the LearnCraft Spanish podcast is for you. Join us on a rigorous, fulfilling journey to Spanish fluency.

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Let’s use a big spoken Spanish quiz to practice Leer, Escribir, Aprender, Viajar, and everything else we’ve learned this week!

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