Let’s Talk Spanish | Spanish Listening Practice with Travel & Culture
Improve your Spanish listening and explore the Hispanic world with the Let’s Talk Spanish Podcast! Each episode is spoken in clear, slow Spanish - perfect for beginner and low intermediate Spanish learners. You’ll discover the best things to do, see and eat across Hispanic countries - while learning in a fun, engaging way. No mind-numbing grammar. Just real, conversational Spanish to help you understand more and finally feel confident speaking. With over 250K downloads, this podcast has already helped thousands speak better Spanish. Now it’s your turn. Listen today and take the next big step toward speaking with confide
Want to Live to 100? Ask Costa Ricans for Advice | Spanish Listening Practice
Learn Spanish while discovering how to live a longer, happier life in this episode of the Let’s Talk Spanish podcast!
Did you know there’s an area in Costa Rica where people regularly live into their 90s and past 100 - at much higher rates than average?
That area is Nicoya, one of just five ‘Blue Zones’ in the world.
In this intermediate Spanish listening practice, you’ll learn:
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Why I Want to Visit Costa Rica (and Try the Breakfast!) | Spanish Listening Practice
Get an introduction to Costa Rica in this Spanish listening practice!
Costa Rica is a slightly lesser-known Spanish speaking country but one that’s becoming more and more popular.
In this episode for intermediate and beginner Spanish learners who want to practice Spanish listening, I talk about:
Learn Spanish while learning about the Spanish speaking world with the Let’s Talk Spanish podcast!
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Colombia: Café, Carnaval & Comida | Spanish Listening Practice
Improve your Spanish listening while learning about the food, culture and nature of Colombia, one of my favourite countries!
I spent 3 months living in Colombia and fell in love with it. So I’m sharing my love for the country while helping you learn Spanish with this learner-friendly Spanish listening practice.
Listen to me speaking Spanish as I talk about:
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Tasty Chilean Food I Have to Try! | Spanish Listening Practice
Learn about Chile’s delicious food while getting your weekly Spanish practice in this Let’s Talk Spanish Podcast episode!
I’m heading back to Chile to explore more aspects of this intriguing South American country.
Listen if you want to speak Spanish better and discover:
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Episode 100! The Journey So Far & What’s Next | Spanish Listening Practice
In this milestone 100th episode, I speak Spanish about the journey of the Let’s Talk Spanish podcast so far!
We’ve made it to episode 100! Thanks so much for supporting my podcast - whether this is your first time listening or you’ve been here from the start, I really appreciate you.
In this Spanish listening practice, I talk in Spanish about:
Bolivia’s Stunning Red Lagoon: Why Is It Red? | Spanish Listening Practice
I speak Spanish about my trip through Bolivia in this intermediate Spanish listening practice!
Welcome back to this series of the Let’s Talk Spanish podcast, where I explore different Spanish speaking countries and share some of the most appealing things about them - so you can learn Spanish in a fun, engaging way.
In this episode about Bolivia, hear me talk in Spanish about:
Wait... They Speak Welsh in Argentina?! Plus Iguazú Falls | Spanish Listening Practice
Improve your Spanish listening skills while learning fascinating facts about Argentina - its people, attractions and food!
In the last episode, I gave a brief introduction to Argentina alongside other Spanish speaking countries. But I’ve had a change of heart - every country deserves its own episode!
Get your weekly intermediate Spanish practice as I talk about:
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Discover Patagonia, Uyuni & Easter Island in Spanish! | Spanish Listening Practice
Explore the best of Argentina, Bolivia & Chile in this Spanish listening practice!
In this new series, I’ll take you on a journey through Spanish speaking countries, helping you learn Spanish while discovering the best things to do, see and eat in the Hispanic world.
Listen to improve your Spanish and learn about:
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Snow, You Betrayed Me! | Spanish Listening Practice
Improve your Spanish understanding with this podcast created to help you learn conversational Spanish!
When I was learning Spanish, the weather topic was pretty boring. But it doesn’t have to be!
In this Spanish podcast episode, I speak Spanish about weather-related topics, including:
You’ll pick up tons of useful weather-related Spanish vocabulary in context, helping you learn Spanish for real-life conversations in an entertain...
Welcome to Let’s Talk Spanish
Hola and welcome to Let’s Talk Spanish, the place to escape from mind-numbing grammar lessons and finally learn to speak conversational Spanish with confidence.
I’m Shandon. I have 15 years of experience learning Spanish and have lived in three Spanish-speaking countries.
Over the past six years, I’ve helped countless learners progress from beginner Spanish to conversational Spanish confidence.
In each episode, I speak Spanish while exploring topics like travel, food and Hispanic culture. You’ll learn Spanish for real-life conversations and improve your understanding in a fun, engaging way.
Episodes are...
Why is Barcelona so Popular? | Spanish Listening Practice
Hear why Barcelona is so famous in this Spanish podcast for Spanish learners!
Barcelona is one of my favourite cities since I spent an unforgettable 4 months living there. Learn Spanish as I talk about:
This episode is perfect for high beginner Spanish learners and intermediate Spanish students looking to improve their listening skills in a fun, engaging way.
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My Goals for 2025 | Spanish Listening Practice
Discover the key to a year of success and happiness - while learning Spanish!
Happy New Year and welcome back to the Let’s Talk Spanish podcast! I’m here to help you learn Spanish and reach your Spanish learning goals.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
You’ll boost your Spanish understanding and learn practical Spanish for real-life conversations, with plenty of useful Spanish words and phrases used in context.
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Abandoned at the Airport | Spanish Listening Practice
I wasn’t planning a solo holiday to Málaga, but that’s what ended up happening…
In this intermediate Spanish listening practice, I share my travel experiences, including:
You’ll learn Spanish in a fun, engaging way, picking up Spanish words and phrases you can use in real-life Spanish conversations. Enjoy!
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Love or Hate Travelling Alone? | Spanish Listening Practice
Speaking Spanish, I dive into this interesting conversational Spanish topic, including:
Common opinions about solo travel 5 advantages of travelling alone 3 disadvantages of solo travel Whether I prefer travelling solo or with friends and familyLearn Spanish with this episode in Spanish teaching you words and phrases you can use in conversations! It’s perfect for intermediate Spanish learners.
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Welcome to Let's Talk Spanish!
Welcome to the Let's Talk Spanish podcast! The place to learn Spanish for real-life conversations.
You’ll build your confidence and improve your understanding through episodes spoken in Spanish and focused entirely on conversation. Our episodes explore interesting topics like travel, food and Hispanic culture, including the best things to do, see and eat in the Hispanic world.
This means it’s perfect for intermediate and beginner Spanish learners who want to learn conversational Spanish in context, at a speed that isn’t too overwhelming.
To give you as much listening practice as possible...
Why I Love Reading & My Favourite Book | Spanish Listening Practice
“Un buen libro te puede cambiar la vida” (A good book can change your life)
Reading is something I’ve loved since I was a kid.
Learn Spanish for conversation with this short Spanish podcast episode, as I speak about:
It’s great practice for Spanish beginners and intermediate Spanish learners looking to improve their listening skills and expand their vocabulary. <...
My Top 3 Cuisines (Inc. Must-Know Spanish Food Vocabulary) | Spanish Listening Practice
I speak Spanish all about food in ep. 90 of the Let's Talk Spanish podcast!
If you think food is just fuel, we can't be friends.
In this episode, I share:
Hearing Spanish speaking in context is key if you want to learn conversational Spanish, so I hope this helps you improve your Spanish understanding and confidence!
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Why I'll Never Be a Gymnast (Olympics) | Spanish Listening Practice
Speaking Spanish about the 2024 Olympic Games, including:
The Olympic sport I'd struggle most with My favourite Olympic sports and why Some interesting recent Olympic historyImprove your Spanish understanding and boost your confidence with this conversational Spanish listening practice!
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The 19 Countries that Changed Me | Spanish Listening Practice
I'm speaking Spanish about my favourite thing to do - travelling the world!
In this Spanish podcast episode for intermediate Spanish learners, I talk about:
Learn Spanish for real-life conversations with this fun, engaging Spanish listening practice!
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My Nightmare Housemates | Spanish Listening Practice
Learn Spanish as I rant about my housemates!
Sharing a flat or house can be fun - but it can also be disgusting!
In this episode of the Let's Talk Spanish podcast, I talk about my experiences sharing a house, including:
I use a range of Spanish words and phrases in a conversational Spanish context, helping upgrade your Spanish conversation skills while improving your listening.
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Common New Year's Resolutions | Spanish Listening Practice
I speak Spanish about New Year's Resolutions, including:
Some of the most common resolutions Whether I've got any resolutions this year My opinions on New Year's Resolutions How you might be able to improve yoursThis episode is great if you're a beginner or intermediate Spanish learner who wants to learn conversational Spanish and improve your Spanish understanding.
I use lots of different Spanish vocabulary and talk at a much more accessible pace for learners - having learned the language myself, I want to make the episodes as accessible and useful as possible, to help you le...
Smartwatches Kill | Spanish Listening Practice
Learning Spanish while hearing me talk about how smartwatches kill is what's on the agenda today.
This Let's Talk Spanish podcast episode is all about smartwatches. They're everywhere nowadays - but I've got quite a controversial opinion about them.
Speaking Spanish, I explain:
This is one of my Everyday Spanish episodes, where I speak about interesting everyday topics so you can learn conversational Spanish in context and improve your Spanish understanding.
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Medellín: City of Eternal Spring | Spanish Listening Practice
Learn Spanish and explore Hispanic culture on this trip to Medellín!
Today on the Let's Talk Spanish podcast we're visiting Colombia's second-biggest city, a place becoming more and more popular every year.
Get some invaluable Spanish practice and improve your Spanish understanding as I talk about:
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Unfriendly London | Spanish Listening Practice
Get your weekly Spanish listening practice while hearing about why London could be the world's most antisocial city!
This is one of my Everyday Spanish episodes, where I speak Spanish about interesting everyday topics so you can learn conversational Spanish in context.
Using a big range of Spanish phrases and words to help expand your Spanish vocabulary, I talk about:
Enjoy!
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Reggaetón: Origins & Controversy | Spanish Listening Practice
Learn Spanish while discovering the history of reggaetón!
Music in Spanish has blown up over the last few years, and reggaetón has definitely led the way.
Practise Spanish as I talk about:
Enjoy this episode about Spanish-speaking culture, created to help you improve your Spanish understanding for travel and conversation!
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Bittersweet Holidays | Spanish Listening Practice
Speaking Spanish about why I think holidays are bittersweet, in this episode to improve your conversational Spanish understanding!
As a language learner, you probably love travel. But is there a negative side to going on holiday?
In this episode of the Let's Talk Spanish podcast, hear me speak Spanish about:
Enjoy this Spanish practice perfect for intermediate and beginner Spanish learners looking to learn to speak conversational Spanish with confidence.
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Why You NEED to Visit México | Por Qué NECESITAS Visitar México
Get some Spanish practice while learning why Mexico should be your next travel destination!
I spent a month travelling around Mexico this year. I’d wanted to visit for a long time - and it definitely didn’t disappoint.
In this intermediate and beginner Spanish episode, hear me speak Spanish about:
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Discover Belize: A Cultural Melting Pot | Un Crisol de Culturas
Learn Spanish and discover the amazing country of Belize in this podcast for Spanish learners!
Belize is a country you might not have even heard of before - but it's a fascinating country in the Spanish-speaking world.
In this intermediate Spanish podcast, I speak Spanish while exploring:
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Guatemala Pt. 2: Lost City of the Maya | Ciudad Perdida de Los Maya
I speak Spanish about Mayan culture and the best food Guatemala has to offer!
In this Spanish and Travel series, I visit areas of the Spanish speaking world and explore the best things to do, see and eat there - all to help you learn to speak Spanish.
In this second episode on Guatemala, I talk about:
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Guatemala: Volcanoes & Natural Beauty | Volcanes y Belleza Natural
Discover the natural beauty of Guatemala in this episode of my podcast for Spanish learners!
In each episode of this Spanish and Travel series, I visit an area of the Spanish speaking world and explore the most interesting things the place has to offer - all while speaking Spanish, of course.
Get some great Spanish practice in this episode while learning about:
Enjoy learning Spanish with t...
Oaxaca: Best Food in the World? | Mejor Comida del Mundo?
Practise Spanish and learn about the amazing, unique food of Oaxaca, Mexico!
Here's something for you foodie Spanish learners: a whole episode of me speaking Spanish just about the food and drink of Oaxaca, one of the food capitals of the world!
This includes:
Perfect for intermediate Spanish learners, you'll learn Spanish and improve your Spanish understanding while making yourself very, very hungry!
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Guadalajara, Tequila & Guinness World Record
Improve your Spanish understanding and learn the best things to do, see & eat in Guadalajara and the state of Jalisco!
In these Spanish and Travel episodes, I speak Spanish while exploring the Hispanic world as your very own Spanish speaking tour guide!
I've landed in Guadalajara, a city in the west of Mexico. Get some invaluable Spanish practice as I speak about:
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Mexico City: Biggest City in North America | Ciudad de México: Ciudad Más Grande de Norteamérica
Practice Spanish and learn some of the great things to do in Mexico's capital!
In episode 14 of The Spanish Speaking World Tour, created to help you learn Spanish while exploring the best things to do, see and eat in the Hispanic World, I've landed in Mexico City.
Listen to me speak Spanish about:
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Chichén Itzá: Mexican Wonder of the World | Maravilla del Mundo Mexicana
Practise Spanish and learn about one of the 7 Wonders of the World in this episode of my podcast for learning Spanish!
Episode 12 of The Spanish Speaking World Tour brings us to México, the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world!
In this first episode on the country I explore the state of Yucatán, speaking Spanish about:
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Havana Ooh Na Na: A City of Vintage Cars | La Habana: Ciudad de Carros Viejos
Everything you need to know about Cuba's capital - in this Spanish practice for intermediate Spanish learners!
Episode 11 of The Spanish Speaking World Tour, and this second episode on Cuba, brings me to the country's capital, Havana (La Habana en español).
Speaking Spanish, I cover:
Enjoying learning Spanish for real-life conversations while getting lots of travel inspo too!
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Cuba: A Remarkable Country | Un País Llamativo
In this episode of my podcast for Spanish learners, learn about daily life in Cuba, the food they eat and more!
Cuba is such a unique place, full of history and very different from the other places I've visited so far in The Spanish Speaking World Tour.
In this intermediate Spanish podcast episode, listen to me speaking Spanish about:
Enjoy learning Spanish while learning about one of the most unique countries in the wo...
Dominican Republic: Stunning Beaches & Whale Watching | República Dominicana: Playas Hermosas y Avistaje de Ballenas
Practise Spanish and learn about the most popular tourist destination in the Caribbean in this episode of my Spanish podcast!
Episode 9 of The Spanish Speaking World Tour brings me to the Dominican Republic. Learn Spanish as I talk about:
Get some invaluable Spanish practice by listening to this episode of Let's Talk Spanish!
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Puerto Rico's Glow-in-the-Dark Bays | Puerto Rico y Sus Bahías que Brillan en la Oscuridad
Discover the home of reggaetón while learning Spanish in this intermediate Spanish podcast episode!
In episode 8 of The Spanish Speaking World Tour, I'm crossing the Atlantic to visit Puerto Rico, a Spanish-speaking island in the Caribbean.
Improve your Spanish understanding as I share:
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Canary Islands: 3rd Tallest Volcano in the World | Islas Canarias: Tercer Volcán Más Alto del Mundo
Take a trip to the volcanic Canary Islands and learn Spanish at the same time!
Episode 7 of The Spanish Speaking World Tour brings us to Las Islas Canarias. In this podcast for Spanish learners, I speak Spanish about:
There's lots of great, practical Spanish vocabulary included throughout. Enjoy improving your Spanish listening with this fun episode!
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Seville: Most Beautiful Plaza in the World | Sevilla: Plaza Más Hermosa del Mundo
Take a guided tour around Seville in this intermediate podcast for learning Spanish.
Seville (Sevilla) is the capital of Spain's largest autonomous community. Using very conversational Spanish, I talk about:
This is a great Spanish listening practice for intermediate and beginner Spanish learners who want to learn the language in a fun, en...
