The Let’s Talk Spanish podcast is the place to learn conversational Spanish - we don’t do grammar here! Host Shandon Williams learned Spanish himself as a second language and with 15 years of experience studying and living in Spanish-speaking countries, he knows what really works. Episodes, spoken in Spanish, cover a huge range of everyday topics including travel, technology and music, exposing you to words and phrases that’ll be useful in daily life and improving your understanding. It’s perfect for adult beginner or intermediate learners whose goal is to learn Spanish for travel and real-world conversations but aren’t worried about speaking perfectly. Plus, you can upgrade your Spanish with a Premium subscription. You’ll get exclusive access to word-for-word transcripts in Spanish and English, bonus listening content and more: https://espeakspanish.supercast.com/
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 18 hours 32 minutes
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episode 1: España y Corridas de Toros (Spain & Bullfighting) | The 20 Spanish-Speaking Countries
Hey! In this first episode, we speak in Spanish about the tradition of bullfighting in Spain. We give a brief history of bullfighting, what the bullfights are like and look at both sides of the debate surrounding bullfighting...
episode 2: Machu Picchu - Maravilla del Mundo de Perú (Peru's Wonder of the World) | The 20 Spanish-Speaking Countries
We're taking a trip to deepest, darkest Perú and talking in Spanish about Machu Picchu, the dream destination for many travellers and gap year students...
episode 3: República Dominicana - Destino Más Visitado del Caribe (Dominican Republic) | The 20 Spanish-Speaking Countries
The Dominican Republic is the most popular tourist destination in the Caribbean - and they speak Spanish! In this episode, we speak about the island nation, so you can learn about the country while practising your Spanish.
Learn about the history of the country, why so many tourists are attracted to the place and more. Most importantly, we hope that you'll be able to pick up lots of new words in a fun, engaging way...
episode 4: Shakira - 'Reina del Pop Latino' de Colombia | The 20 Spanish-Speaking Countries
This episode is a short biography in Spanish about Colombian singer Shakira!
The worldwide superstar is such an impressive person, not only because of her music but also because of what else she has achieved...
episode 5: Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) | The 20 Spanish-Speaking Countries
Learn about Día de los Muertos, a very well-known celebration that takes place in Mexico at the start of November every year!
The 'Day of the Dead' is often referred to as México's equivalent of Halloween - but they're actually completely different celebrations! In this episode, learn about the origins of the tradition, how it has changed and been celebrated over the years and also learn the Spanish vocabulary for the main aspects of Día de los Muertos,...
episode 6: El Canal de Panamá (Panama Canal) | The 20 Spanish-Speaking Countries
This week your Spanish listening practice consists of Spanish listening about the Panama Canal, a structure which is so impressive and so important in terms of international trade...
episode 7: Ecuador y las Galápagos (Galapagos Islands) | The 20 Spanish-Speaking Countries
This week we're speaking about the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador. Improve your level of Spanish while learning about this very interesting region!
These islands are very much associated with two things: the research of Charles Darwin, the famous English naturalist, and the Galapagos turtles that are native to the islands...
episode 8: Nicoya - 'Zona Azul' de Costa Rica | The 20 Spanish-Speaking Countries
Improve your understanding in Spanish while learning about Nicoya, a 'Blue Zone' found in Costa Rica!
'Blue Zones' are regions of the world where people consistently live longer than the worldwide average. Listen to learn about the 5 blue zones of the World and the reasons behind why people in these zones live longer!
We think you'll find this very interesting, especially if you're interested in health & wellness...
episode 9: Lionel Messi - Futbolista Argentino Extraterrestre | The 20 Spanish-Speaking Countries
In the second biography of the series, we speak in Spanish about Lionel Messi, the incredible Argentinian who has achieved so much in his career - and he hasn't even retired yet!
For anybody who loves football and Spanish, this is the episode for you. Lionel Messi is a household name, a man who has transformed the game and continues to break records year after year...
episode 10: Guatemala y los maya | The 20 Spanish-Speaking Countries
In this episode made for Spanish learners, we speak about the Mayan civilisation, which had its origins in Guatemala.
You'll learn all about this civilisation, including its roots, how advanced it was and its architecture! Practice your Spanish while learning about Spanish-speaking countries!
Get the transcript for this episode and all our other episodes (in Spanish and English) by becoming an ESpeak member! https://espeakspanish.supercast...
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