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Ever heard of the Basque Christmas gift-giver who replaces Santa Claus? 🎅

In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, I talk with Aitor Pisos, a Spanish teacher from Bilbao, about Olentzero, one of northern Spain’s most unique holiday figures.

📚 Study along with the transcript on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️
https://latinele.com/who-is-olentzero-basque-christmas/

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🎄 ¡Feliz Navidad! Hasta la próxima

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📚 Read La Aventura de Luna and have fun while learning Spanish!

Looking for an easy-to-follow book for Spanish beginners? 

Embark on a captivating journey while improving your Spanish with “La Aventura de Luna.” 🐱

This fun and accessible book follows the adventure of Luna, a little cat who gets lost and needs to find her way back home.

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¡Hasta pronto!

—Marco

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💰 Heading to Latin America but not sure what currency your amigos latinos use?

In this episode you’ll learn the names of currencies in Spanish-speaking countries across Latin America.

It’s a great opportunity to expand your money-related vocabulary in Spanish and get some helpful insights into what to expect when visiting our region. ¡Vamos!

📚 Study along with the summary of this lesson on Latin ELE's blog 
https://latinele.com/latin-american-currencies-in-spanish/

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🏙️ Ready to boost your Spanish listening skills?

In this special Listening Workout, you’ll revisit short conversations from previous episodes, all focused on describing places en español.

From the desert landscapes of San Pedro de Atacama to the sunny beaches of Costa Rica and the vibrant streets of Valencia, you’ll practice real Spanish in context.

Ready? ¡Vamos!

📝 Transcript: Listening activity "San Pedro de Atacama" ⬇️
https://latinele.com/describing-places-in-spanish/

📝 Transcript: Listening activity "The Weather" ⬇️
https://latinele.com/talk-about-weather-in-spanish/

📝 Transcript: Listening activity "Valencia" ⬇️
https://latinele.com/valencia-spanish-for-beginners/


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✈️ Planning a trip and want to pick up the language fast?

In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, I chat with Lindsay from Lindsay Does Languages about smart ways to prepare before you travel.

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Study the episode along with the transcript on Latin ELE's blog 👇
https://latinele.com/language-learning-tips-for-travelers/

Enjoy! Hasta la próxima.

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🎉 Ready to raise your glass and toast like a TRUE LATINO? 

In this fun episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, Marco teaches you three popular Spanish phrases for toasting.

🥂 Tune in and get ready to toast en español! ¡Vamos!

📚 Show notes available on Latin ELE's blog 👇
https://latinele.com/cheers-in-spanish/

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⚡️ Spanish Quickie Podcast helps beginners build confidence with quick lessons that make Spanish simple.

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Learn how to say thank you in Spanish the right way! 

A fun, easy lesson for Spanish beginners, perfect for Thanksgiving. ¡Vamos!

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¡Hasta la próxima!

—Marco

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Ser" and "Estar." To be... and to be again?

Confused about when to use ser and estar in Spanish?

You're not alone! In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, you'll learn simple, beginner-friendly rules to help you use these two tricky verbs with confidence.

Get a solid head start for your next conversation en español. ¡Vamos!

📚 Study along with the summary on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️ 
https://latinele.com/ser-vs-estar-spanish-beginners/

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📺 Not sure how to talk about your favorite TV shows en español?

In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, you’ll learn how to use the verb gustar to express your likes and dislikes in Spanish.

We’ll practice in the context of TV shows. A fun and easy topic to connect and bond with your amigos.

Ready to share what you like to watch? ¡Vamos!

📚 Study along with the summary of this episode on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️
https://latinele.com/likes-and-dislikes-in-spanish/

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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!

📚 Study along with the transcript on our blog ⬇️
https://latinele.com/el-chupacabras-spanish-horror-tale/

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