The Spanish Dude Podcast (Audio)

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A podcast of all my videos, but in audio format.

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The Spanish Dude Podcast (Audio) episodes:

08.24.2023
Spanish Immersion
Learn all about Spanish immersion schools: how they work, how to choose a school, how long to stay, the cost, safety (including single women), accommodation options (including what to request for the best experience), my favorite schools and more. Stuff...
10.26.2022
Escuchar Vs. Oír (A Full Investigation)
They tell us that “escuchar” means “to listen” and “oír” means “to hear”. But then, in the real world, we see the EXACT OPPOSITE all the time–not only in a few situations. In this video, I’ll show you...
10.04.2022
Ver Vs. Mirar (Why They’re Confusing)
I was taught that “ver” means “to see” and “mirar” means “to watch” or “to look”. But, in the real world, I often saw and heard the exact opposite. In this video, I show you WHAT is going...
08.23.2022
Spanish Sentence Construction: Two Conjugated Verbs in a Row
In this video, I show you a common reason why you might see two conjugated verbs in a row (as opposed to one conjugated verb followed by a verb in the infinitive form). Show notes: The Infinitive & Conjugation Logical Spanish Lifetime Membership One Line...
07.06.2022
One Line at a Time: Hubo Vs. Había
It used to drive me crazy when I’d see the same sentence in the same context–except one used “hubo” and the other used “había”. In this video, I explain how that could be. Show notes: One Line at a Time, All...
06.16.2022
One Line at a Time (Comer Vs. Comerse)
What’s the difference between NORMAL “comer” and REFLEXIVE “comer”? Find out in this video! Show notes: One Line at a Time, All Episodes Sign Up for Updates PLAYLIST: Reflexiveness & Se
06.01.2022
How to Say “I Can’t Wait” in Spanish (to show excitement)
In this video, we talk about how to say “I can’t wait” when we’re excited about something. And, what I show you in this video doesn’t 100% jive with what a Spanish teacher once told me. Show Notes: Videos about Prepositions Videos...
02.24.2022
7 Uses of “Quedar” in Less Than 6 Minutes
In this video, I show you seven uses of the verb “quedar” in less than six minutes. Show notes: Download The “Quedar” Chart Enroll in the “Quedar” Mini-Course Become a Lifetime Member Get the T-Shirt Sign up for Free Updates P.S. After much deliberation, I’ve decided...
02.16.2022
The 7 Most Common Uses of the Spanish Verb “Quedar”
In this video, we go over the seven most common ways that “quedar” is used. Ninety-five percent of the time that you see “quedar” used in REAL LIFE, it will be used in one of these seven ways. Show notes: Download The...
11.11.2021
3 Ways of Saying “To Try”: Intentar Vs. Probar Vs. Tratar De
In this video, we compare three verbs that CAN all mean “to try”: “intentar,” “probar” and “tratar”. We’ll talk about when to use which, plus when they’re interchangeable and when they’re NOT. Stuff mentioned in this video: Spanish Tibits, All...
10.26.2021
One Line at a Time, Episode #9
In this episode of One Line at a Time, we cover the “Preterite Vs. Imperfect” PLUS two topics I’ve never previously talked about: the “Present Perfect Tense” and “Deber Vs. Debería”. Stuff mentioned in this video: One Line at a Time,...
09.15.2021
Tratar, A 3-Part Rule of Thumb
In this short video, I give you a 3-part rule of thumb for using “tratar” PLUS I reveal the central, core idea behind all the different uses of “tratar”. Related Videos & Links: WordReference.com, Tratar Spanish Tidbits, All Past Episodes Sign Up for Notifications...
08.12.2021
Preguntar Vs. Pedir
This used to really confuse me. I first learned that “preguntar” is how to say “to ask” in Spanish. But then, I started to see “pedir” used for “to ask”. What is going on? Well, in...
07.14.2021
One Line at a Time #8
Topics covered in this episode of One Line at a Time: — Reflexive Vs. Non-Reflexive — Preterite Vs. Imperfect — Por Vs. Para — Criar Stuff mentioned in this video: One Line at a Time, All Episodes PLAYLIST: Object Pronouns, Reflexive, Se PLAYLIST: Preterite Vs. Imperfect Sign...
05.27.2021
Conditional Tense Conjugation w/ Ser, Estar & Ir [Spanish Quickie]
In this video, we talk about the last main verb tense–the conditional tense. The cool thing about the conditional tense is, it’s just as easy as the future tense (if not easier). There’s only one regular pattern for...
05.13.2021
“To Play” in Spanish: JUGAR, TOCAR & SONAR
The verbs “jugar,” “tocar” and “sonar” can all mean “to play”. In this video, I explain what the heck is going on. Stuff mentioned in this video: Spanish Tidbits, Past Episodes Sign Up for Notifications of New Videos The Only Two Contractions in...
05.05.2021
One Line at a Time, Episode #7
In this series, I dissect and analyze ONE LINE from the Netflix series, “The Good Place”. Topics covered in this episode include: Este/Esta/Esto, Ser Vs. Estar, Tu Vs. Tú, Mismatching Prepositions & Adjectives: Before or After? (Level:...
04.28.2021
Spanish Tidbit: Conducir Vs. Manejar
In this video, we compare the verbs “conducir” and “manejar”. These two verbs have different meanings, and can be used in completely different ways. But, the two meanings do have some overlap between them, so both verbs can...
04.22.2021
Spanish Quickie: Regular, Future Tense Conjugation
In this video, I’ll show you how regular future tense conjugation works. The best part about the future tense is, there’s only ONE regular pattern for the whole tense–these regular endings are applied to AR, ER and IR verbs!...
07.08.2020
One Line at a Time, Episode #6 (The Good Place)
In Spanish, why do they say “me amo” for “I love” sometimes, but other times, they say “me encanta” or “me encantan” for “I love”? And, why do they so often say “el,” “la,” “los” or “las” when we...
06.25.2020
One Line at a Time, Episode #5 (The Good Place)
Topics covered in this episode of One Line at a Time include: Ser Vs. Estar, Por Vs. Para, Ese/Esa/Eso & Este/Esta/Esto (The Demonstratives), the Before/After Question (adjectives), why “podrían” — why the conditional tense? And, more! Stuff mentioned in...
05.29.2020
How English Works: Within-Clause Conjunctions (Part 7 of 8)
It’s time to talk about the sixth (and final) part of speech, conjunctions. In this video, though, we’re only talking about “within-clause conjunctions”. I’ll explain what they are, and the three big differences between conjunctions and prepositions. Stuff...
05.19.2020
One Line at a Time, Episode #4 (The Good Place)
In this episode of One Line at a Time, after discussing a few miscellaneous issues, we’ll tackle a tricky topic: the before/after question. When do we put a descriptive adjective before the noun, and when do we put...
04.29.2020
One Line at a Time, Episode #3 (The Good Place)
In this episode of “One Line at a Time,” we’ll look at a few little things (vocab, prepositions, that stuff) before we get to the MAIN EVENT: Why they so often say “el” or “la” in Spanish when we...
04.20.2020
One Line at a Time, Episode #2 (The Good Place)
In this video, we look at another line from the TV show, The Good Place. Issues discussed in this episode: preterite tense Vs. imperfect tense, ser Vs. estar, why do they use an article in Spanish, but we...
04.14.2020
One Line at a Time, Episode #1 (The Good Place)
This is the first episode of “One Line at a Time”. I pick one line from whatever TV show or movie I’m currently into on Netflix. I tell you what the character said in English, how the subtitlers...
04.07.2020
How English Works: Prepositions (Part 6 of 8)
It shocked me when I saw what prepositions really are and what they really do. So, in this video, my goal is to shock you too! I’m going to show you what prepositions really are and what they...
03.31.2020
Corona Virus Special: All My Premium Courses… YOU NAME THE PRICE!
Hola! I made a video about what I’m going to do for “The Big C”. But, the short answer is: I’m going to make more videos and make my premium videos accessible to everybody. To name your price,...
03.20.2020
How English Works: Adverbs (Part 5 of 8)
Adverbs are the most difficult “part of speech” for me to identify. In this video, we look at what adverbs really are, and what they really do–so they’re easier to identify when we’re confused. Stuff mentioned in this video: How to...
02.27.2020
How English Works: Adjectives (Part 4 of 8)
There are tons of words out there that we don’t think of as adjectives that ARE really adjectives. In this video, we go over some of the most common ones. Stuff mentioned in this video: How to Learn English: The...
02.19.2020
How English Works: Verbs (Part 3 of 8)
In this video, we talk about verbs–what they are and what they’re NOT. We go over what “the infinitive” and “conjugation” are, and what they look like. Then, we discuss the five forms of a verb–four of which...
02.13.2020
How English Works: Nouns (Part 2 of 8)
What are nouns? What are the different roles that nouns serve in our sentences? Why does The Spanish Authority consider “pronouns” to be a separate part of speech? Pronouns are nouns, right? In this video, we...
02.12.2020
The 6 Parts of Speech, An Introduction
In this video, the first in an 8-part series, we talk about what the “parts of speech” are, and how they work. Plus, I’ll show you the framework that every clause in every sentence adheres to in reality. Stuff mentioned...
02.11.2020
The Spanish Dude Vs. The Spanish Authority
The Spanish Dude Newsletter (get notified when a new video is posted) Logical Spanish (newest premium course) Lifetime Membership (every premium course for one price) ———- The Thing About ‘Lo’ ‘Se’ is a Monster (Monsters Aren’t Real) Going on a ‘Se’ Hunt State of the Gringo Address,...
09.12.2019
A Therapy Session: Where I’ve Been & Where We’re Going
Hola! I saw a big, yellow school bus last week, and knew I had to get back to making Spanish videos for YouTube. I was going to start with a fancy video explaining where I’ve been these last 8-9 months, and what...
01.01.2019
Learn Spanish w/ Logic, How English Works, State of the Gringo Address 2018
Important Stuff Download your free Spanish Battle Plans Download the book PDF’s (Sapiens & El Chapo) Become Lifetime Member before January 31st @ 11:59pm eastern
09.07.2018
“Weird” Uses of LLEVAR [Spanish Tidbit]
In this video, we take a look at all those “weird” uses of “llevar”. Which turn out… not to be so weird. We actually say the same things in English a lot of the time–we simply don’t realize...
08.08.2018
Llevar & Traer [Spanish Tidbit]
At first glance, “llevar” and “traer” seem exactly like “ir” and “venir”. They ARE like them. But not EXACTLY. When schools, books and courses present them in a simple manner, they’re kinda missing the part that actually...
07.25.2018
Ir & Venir [Spanish Tidbit]
It’s so close to the same! But the one difference is what makes “ir” and “venir” confusing. Spanish uses “venir” in only one context–and they’re very LOYAL to that context. English on the other hand, plays things...
05.30.2018
Get a “Lifetime Pass” to Club Gringo for FREE — When You Become a Lifetime Member Before June 5th @ 11:59 PM EDT!
Get a “Lifetime Pass” to Club Gringo for FREE — When You Become a Lifetime Member By June 4th @ 11:59 PM EDT! When you become a Lifetime Member before June 5th, you’ll not only get all my premium courses (now...
05.25.2018
Going On A SE Hunt
I’ve got a problem. I can’t remember which “se” examples confused me before. None confuse me now! Of course, that makes me happy. But it also scares me. How do I know if I covered...
04.12.2018
SE is a Monster! (Monsters Aren’t Real)
“Se” is a monster! It’s so many things! It’s not just one thing. I used to say that too. But it’s NOT TRUE! When I finally looked closer, I saw with “se” what I see...
03.21.2018
The Thing About “Lo” (4 Most Common Uses)
In this video, you’ll see the four most common ways “lo” is used in Spanish. And it’s way easier than most schools, courses and books make it seem. And oh yeah, I MIGHT go another one of my rants… Download...
03.07.2018
That Extra “Le” — The Hangnail of Spanish
Have you ever seen an extra “le” and wondered, “What is THAT for?” Me too! I wondered about that extra “le” for almost 20 years! But not anymore. I finally know the deal with that extra “le”. And...
03.02.2018
3 Ways “To Save” in Spanish – Ahorrar, Guardar, Salvar
We use “to save” three different ways in English. But in Spanish, they have a special verb for each of those ways! When you’re done watching this video, you’ll forever know how to choose the CORRECT “save”. Download the Battle...
02.21.2018
Ganar, Perder & Learning From Their Mistakes
In this video, see how the many (seemingly unrelated) uses of “ganar” and “perder” are actually VERY related. Plus, learn from two of the cutest mistakes Spanish-speakers make in English. Other Videos You Might Like: Dejar Vs. Dejar Vs. Dejar Reflexive Verbs How...
02.14.2018
Dejar Vs. Dejar Vs. Dejar
In this video, learn the most common uses of “dejar” (there are lots). Plus, I’ll show you how all of dejar’s meanings, are really the same! Other Videos You Might Like: All Spanish Tidbits (Vocabulary) All Spanish Quickies (Grammar & Study Strategies) More...
02.07.2018
Spain Vs. Latin America: Walking, Driving & Getting Spiritual
Spanish is Spanish–just like English is English. Even though most words are the same everywhere, SOME words are different from one country to the next. Like the words in THIS video! Other Videos You Might Like: All Spanish Tidbits (Vocabulary) All...
02.01.2018
“Tener” DOES NOT Mean “To Be”… But it Kinda Does =)
“Tener” is a very common and straightforward word. But it can get weird. And THAT’S what we’re looking at in this video. “Tener” at its weirdest. Other Videos You Might Like: How Words Work Adjectives Adverbs Website Category: The Basics All Spanish...
01.24.2018
The Three Enemigos, Past Tense Edition [NEW VIDEO!]
Get the Three Enemigos Mini Course for FREE! Three Enemigos Mini Course (FREE) Related Videos The Three Enemigos (Present Tense) Ser Vs. Estar (Present Tense) Regular, Present AR Conjugation Regular, Present ER Conjugation Regular, Present IR Conjugation Premium Verb Courses Verb Conjugation Boot Camp, Present Tense Edition Verb Conjugation Boot...

What's The Spanish Dude Podcast (Audio) about?

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The Spanish Dude Podcast (Audio) episodes:

Spanish Immersion

Escuchar Vs. Oír (A Full Investigation)

Ver Vs. Mirar (Why They’re Confusing)

Spanish Sentence Construction: Two Conjugated Verbs in a Row

One Line at a Time: Hubo Vs. Había

One Line at a Time (Comer Vs. Comerse)

How to Say “I Can’t Wait” in Spanish (to show excitement)

7 Uses of “Quedar” in Less Than 6 Minutes

The 7 Most Common Uses of the Spanish Verb “Quedar”

3 Ways of Saying “To Try”: Intentar Vs. Probar Vs. Tratar De

One Line at a Time, Episode #9

Tratar, A 3-Part Rule of Thumb

Preguntar Vs. Pedir

One Line at a Time #8

Conditional Tense Conjugation w/ Ser, Estar & Ir [Spanish Quickie]

“To Play” in Spanish: JUGAR, TOCAR & SONAR

One Line at a Time, Episode #7

Spanish Tidbit: Conducir Vs. Manejar

Spanish Quickie: Regular, Future Tense Conjugation

One Line at a Time, Episode #6 (The Good Place)

One Line at a Time, Episode #5 (The Good Place)

How English Works: Within-Clause Conjunctions (Part 7 of 8)

One Line at a Time, Episode #4 (The Good Place)

One Line at a Time, Episode #3 (The Good Place)

One Line at a Time, Episode #2 (The Good Place)

One Line at a Time, Episode #1 (The Good Place)

How English Works: Prepositions (Part 6 of 8)

Corona Virus Special: All My Premium Courses… YOU NAME THE PRICE!

How English Works: Adverbs (Part 5 of 8)

How English Works: Adjectives (Part 4 of 8)

How English Works: Verbs (Part 3 of 8)

How English Works: Nouns (Part 2 of 8)

The 6 Parts of Speech, An Introduction

The Spanish Dude Vs. The Spanish Authority

A Therapy Session: Where I’ve Been & Where We’re Going

Learn Spanish w/ Logic, How English Works, State of the Gringo Address 2018

“Weird” Uses of LLEVAR [Spanish Tidbit]

Llevar & Traer [Spanish Tidbit]

Ir & Venir [Spanish Tidbit]

Get a “Lifetime Pass” to Club Gringo for FREE — When You Become a Lifetime Member Before June 5th @ 11:59 PM EDT!

Going On A SE Hunt

SE is a Monster! (Monsters Aren’t Real)

The Thing About “Lo” (4 Most Common Uses)

That Extra “Le” — The Hangnail of Spanish

3 Ways “To Save” in Spanish – Ahorrar, Guardar, Salvar

Ganar, Perder & Learning From Their Mistakes

Dejar Vs. Dejar Vs. Dejar

Spain Vs. Latin America: Walking, Driving & Getting Spiritual

“Tener” DOES NOT Mean “To Be”… But it Kinda Does =)

The Three Enemigos, Past Tense Edition [NEW VIDEO!]