Best Free Spanish Lessons Podcasts (2025)

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BFW Revisited: Paul Revere's Ride Through History 1:29:33

4h ago1:29:33

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Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride is one of the most famous events in American history. On the night of April 18, 1775, Revere set out to warn the Massachusetts countryside that British regulars were marching to seize rebel supplies in Concord. Revere’s name has become legendary, immortalized in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s famous poem, The Midnight Ride…

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CBS Scenes 1.05 | ¡Menudo sorpresón! 28:40

5d ago28:40

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In Chapter 5 of Scenes, our series for intermediate Spanish learners, we return to Isabel’s café, where a variety of interesting customers bring their stories to life. This time, we meet a group of lively ladies enjoying their time together. One of them has some exciting news to share—¿te imaginas qué puede ser? As always, Mark and Pablo will guide…

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409 The Battles of Lexington & Concord, 1775 58:42

7d ago58:42

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April 19, 2025 marked the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord—the moment the American Revolution turned from protest to war. What do we really know about that fateful day? How did the people of Concord prepare for what they faced in April 1775? David Wood, the longtime curator of the Concord Museum and the author of Eyewitness…

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Can You Get Fluent in 90 Days? 11:55

10d ago11:55

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🗪 Join the Spanish Fluency Club and speak Spanish with confidence! Learn more at >> https://www.spanishconsalsa.com/join ***Doors close this Sunday, April 20*** Support the show ⭐Leave us a rating & review and we just might give you a shout out on a future episode ;) 📩 Join our e-mail list and be the first to know when new episodes are released, pl…

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CBS Scenes 1.04 | El café de la suerte 32:03

12d ago32:03

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Join Mark and Pablo for the next chapter of Scenes, our course for intermediate Spanish learners! In this chapter, a nervous man steps into Isabel’s café, dressed smartly in a suit and carrying a briefcase. ¿Adónde irá? Mark and Pablo will guide you through the vocabulary and grammar featured in the story. For example, you’ll learn how to use the v…

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How to Stay Motivated and Make Consistent Progress with Spanish ♫ 15 [ENCORE] 22:04

14d ago22:04

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In this episode, we’re talking to a Spanish learner that’s probably a lot like you. Brittany feels a connection with Latino culture, music, and her local community. After downloading numerous apps and stocking up on textbooks, Brittany was still unable to have a conversation in Spanish. 💬 Brittany shares the strategy that led her to a 549-day Spani…

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BFW Revisited: The Road to Concord 56:03

14d ago56:03

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April 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. One of the lesser-known catalysts for these battles was the hunt for artillery. The British military, under General Thomas Gage, sought to seize weapons stockpiled by colonial militias, while Massachusetts Patriots scrambled to secure and hide weapons. This tug-of-war o…

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CBS Scenes 1.03 | Sustituta busca piso 26:32

19d ago26:32

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Join Mark and Pablo for another chapter in the captivating Scenes series! In Chapter 3, we meet Elena, a new substitute teacher settling into the neighbourhood and searching for a flat. This chapter introduces practical verbs like alquilar and cubrir una baja, while giving us a closer look at the customers of Isabel’s café. Don’t miss this opportun…

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Learn Spanish with Music: Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido ♫ 223 30:27

21d ago30:27

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In this episode, we’re breaking down the lyrics to "Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido" by Colombian reggaetonera Karol G. This upbeat song with 🏝️ Caribbean flavor isn’t just catchy—it's full of Spanish grammar you probably didn't know about 🫢 and Spanish phrases you can start using today. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How to express hypothetical s…

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408 The Memory of 1776 1:05:10

21d ago1:05:10

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The American Revolution was more than just a series of events that unfolded between 1763 and 1783, the American Revolution is our national origin story–one we’ve passed down, shaped, and reshaped for the last 250 years. But what do we really mean when we talk about “the Revolution?” Whose Revolution are we remembering? And how has the meaning of 17…

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CBS Scenes 1.02 | El nuevo miembro 31:41

26d ago31:41

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In Chapter 2 of Scenes, our series for intermediate Spanish learners, we return to Isabel's café, where we meet the charming group of older gentlemen she affectionately calls sus Chicos de oro. This time, there’s a new, younger addition to the mix. ¿Quieres saber más? Join Mark and Pablo in this exciting new chapter! As the story continues, Mark an…

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10 Spanish Phrases You'll Hear in Conversation ♫ 169 [ENCORE] 20:55

28d ago20:55

20:55

In this episode, we’re breaking down 10 must-know Spanish phrases you’ll actually hear in real conversations. Whether you're chatting with native speakers or just trying to understand Spanish TV without subtitles, these expressions will help you sound more natural and confident. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: What to say when someone surprises …

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BFW Revisited: Samuel Adams 1:03:35

28d ago1:03:35

1:03:35

This month, we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the “shot heard round the world” that ignited the Revolutionary War. But before those battles, and before the Revolution became a war for independence, it was a movement—a fight to secure more local control over government. And no one worked harder to transfor…

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CBS Scenes 1.01 | ¡Qué mal trago! 32:34

1M ago32:34

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Join Mark and Pablo at the start of an engaging new story! In Chapter 1 of Scenes, our latest course for intermediate learners, we’re introduced to Isabel, her café, and its colourful array of customers. Each chapter unveils a scene from this charming café, giving us the chance to learn more about the people who walk through its doors. In this firs…

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Learn Spanish with Music: Échame la culpa ♫ 222 20:18

1M ago20:18

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In this episode, I’m reviewing the lyrics of Échame la Culpa by Luis Fonsi and Demi Lovato. We’ll go line by line, translate the lyrics, and highlight key Spanish grammar and vocabulary you can use in daily conversations. Here’s what you’ll learn: The meaning of Échame la culpa and how to use similar expressions 🫢 The difference between yo entendí …

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407 Patrick Henry 1:08:28

1M ago1:08:28

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Patrick Henry is one of the most famous voices of the American Revolution. He was known in his own time for his powerful speeches and his unwavering commitment to liberty. But did you know that later in life, Patrick Henry opposed the United States Constitution? Did you know that during the political crisis of 1798/99, George Washington wrote to Pa…

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Introducing Scenes from the Coffee Break Café 2:08

1M ago2:08

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We’re about to launch four brand-new intermediate Spanish language course - Scenes from the Coffee Break Café. Imagine yourself in a charming café, where the aroma of fresh coffee lingers, conversations flow, and life unfolds around every table. In this immersive new course, you’ll follow a compelling story set in a local café and build your langua…

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7 Ways to Use the Verb Echar in Spanish Conversations ♫ 221 20:15

1M ago20:15

20:15

In this episode, we explore 7 ways to use the Spanish verb echar. Learn how to use it in everyday sentences, idiomatic expressions, and reflexive forms. Listen and learn... Common expressions with echar and their real-life applications. How echar is used in Latin Music Actionable steps to incorporate these phrases into your Spanish conversations 🗪 …

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BFW Revisited: Motherhood in Early America 53:01

1M ago53:01

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What precisely is the work that mothers do to raise children? Has the nature of mothers, motherhood, and the work mothers do changed over time? Nora Doyle, an Associate Professor of History at Western Carolina University, has combed through the historical record to find answers to these questions. Specifically, she’s sought to better understand the…

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406 How Haudenosaunee Women & Fashion Shaped History 57:23

2M ago57:23

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Historians use a lot of different sources when they research the past. Many rely on primary source documents, documents that were written by official government bodies or those written by the people who witnessed the events or changes historians are studying. But how do you uncover the voices and stories of people who didn’t know how to write or wh…

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BFW Revisited: The Poison Plot: Adultery & Murder in Colonial Newport 48:58

2M ago48:58

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In 1738, a cooper named Benedict Arnold petitioned the Rhode Island General Assembly for a divorce from his wife Mary Ward Arnold. Benedict claimed that Mary had taken a lover and together they had attempted to murder him with poison. How did this story of love, divorce, and attempted murder unfold? What does it reveal about the larger world of col…

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405 African Americans in Early New York 1:02:40

2M ago1:02:40

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When we think of slavery in Early America, we often think about the plantations and economies of the South. But did you know that slavery was also deeply entrenched in New York City? Did you know that Africans and African Americans helped New York City confront slavery, freedom, and racism in the Early American Republic and Antebellum periods? Lesl…

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BFW Revisited: Free People of Color in Early America 1:05:37

2M ago1:05:37

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What does freedom mean when the deck is stacked against you? In commemoration of Black History Month, we’re revisiting a story that is too often overlooked, but critical to our understanding of Early America. Join Warren Milteer, Jr., an Associate Professor of History at George Washington University, as we uncover the lives of free people of color …

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404 The Hidden Legacy of Early African American Cuisine 1:03:37

3M ago1:03:37

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Did you know that many of the food traditions that define cuisine in the United States today have roots in African culinary traditions and history? Diane Spviey, a culinary historian and author of three culinary history books, joins us to uncover the rich and complex legacy of African and African American foodways and how those foodways helped esta…

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BFW Revisited: Running from Bondage in Revolutionary America 53:00

3M ago53:00

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What would you risk for freedom? Would you risk your safety? You family? Your life? During the American Revolution, enslaved women faced these impossible choices when the British Army promised freedom to those who dared to escape. In honor of Black History Month, we’re revisiting an extraordinary chapter of resilience and bravery: the stories of en…

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403 Re-Evaluating John Adams' Presidency 1:09:42

3M ago1:09:42

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Did you know that John Adams, not George Washington, solidified the precedents of the executive branch and the presidency? Lindsay Chervinsky, an award-winning presidential historian and the Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library, has written a book Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents that Forged the Repub…

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[Q&A] How Do I Stop Forgetting Words in Spanish Conversations? ♫ 220 23:54

3M ago23:54

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In this episode, Tamara Marie responds to listener Jo-Anne’s challenges with forgetting words and feeling nervous speaking Spanish with adults. Tamara shares actionable tips for consistent practice, reducing anxiety, and building fluency. In this episode, she covers: Daily Practice: Learn how to schedule consistent, structured conversations with ad…

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BFW Revisited: The Cabinet: Creation of an American Institution 1:11:57

3M ago1:11:57

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January 20th, marked Inauguration Day in the United States, the day a new president and his administration takes office. So it seems a fitting time for us to revisit a conversation we had in 2020 about the creation of the Executive Branch, and more specifically, the creation of the president’s cabinet. Lindsay Chervinsky is an award-winning preside…

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402 Clocks, Watches, and Life in Early America 1:06:00

4M ago1:06:00

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Do you know what time it is? In early America, this question wasn’t as simple to answer as it is today. Urban dwellers in cities like Boston, Philadelphia, and Charleston often wondered about the time—but few owned their own watches or clocks. So, how did they keep track of the hours? In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of early Ame…

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From Shy to Fluent: How to Gain Confidence in Conversations with Native Speakers 41:28

4M ago41:28

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Do you ever get nervous when someone asks you a question in Spanish? Has your mind ever gone completely blank when you're trying to respond, even if you KNOW you know what you want to say? In this episode, you'll hear from Dani Dancing -- a Spanish learner like you who was able to shed her fear of speaking Spanish and get more comfortable having co…

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BFW Revisited: The Politics of Tea 1:29:12

4M ago1:29:12

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To close out our mini-series on Tea in early America, we’re going to revisit Episode 160: The Politics of Tea. This episode was part of our Doing History: To the Revolution series with the Omohundro Institute in 2017. In this episode, we’ll revisit how early Americans went from attending tea parties to holding the Boston Tea Party. We’ll also explo…

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[Q&A] How Do I Fix My Vocabulary Gaps to Keep Conversations Flowing? ♫ 219 26:42

4M ago26:42

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In this listener Q&A episode, I’m answering a question from John, a member of the Learn Spanish con Salsa community. John shared his frustration about not knowing words he needs to use during conversations and struggling to keep the flow going. If you’ve ever faced a similar challenge, this episode is for you! I’ll review 7 practical steps to expan…

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401 Tea, Boycotts, and Revolution 1:01:18

4M ago1:01:18

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During the early days of the American Revolution, British Americans attempted to sway their fellow Britons with consumer politics. In 1768 and 1769, they organized a non-consumption movement of British goods to protest the Townshend Duties. In 1774, they arranged a non-importation and non-exportation movement to protest the Tea Act and Coercive Act…

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7 Spanish Phrases to Use at New Year’s Celebrations ♫ 218 24:21

4M ago24:21

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In this festive episode, Tamara Marie shares conversational Spanish phrases for New Year gatherings, including greetings, toasts, and ways to express gratitude. She also explores the backstory of the classic holiday song Feliz Navidad, offering cultural insight and conversation tips to connect with others during the season. Listen now to... Learn 7…

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BFW Revisited: The Tea Crisis of 1773 45:02

4M ago45:02

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In Episode 401, we’ll be exploring the Tea Crisis and how it led to the non-importation/non-exportation movement of 1774-1776. Our guest historian, James Fichter, references the work of Mary Beth Norton and her “The Seventh Tea Ship” article from The William and Mary Quarterly. In this BFW Revisited episode, we’ll travel back to December 2016, when…

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Announcement from Timothy: New Course! 1:25

4M ago1:25

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CBP 1.40 | An end-of-trip party 30:26

4M ago30:26

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Welcome to the final episode of our beginners' course in Portuguese. Join teacher Rafael and learner Ava to listen to the final dialogue recorded on location in Portugal, during Ava's trip to practise her Portuguese. Then, back in the studio, Rafael will help you understand all the language used in the conversation. Vamos lá! If this is the first t…

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400 Ben Franklin's world 45:58

4M ago45:58

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How do historians define Ben Franklin’s “world?” What historical event, person, or place in the era of Ben Franklin do they wish you knew about? In celebration of the 400th episode of Ben Franklin’s World, we posed these questions to more than 20 scholars. What do they think? Join the celebration and discover more about the world Ben Franklin lived…

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LYV183: 😃Debunking the Protein Myth: 💪🏻Vegan Sources and Tips for a Balanced Diet | @chilled.coco @latino.vegano 33:55

5M ago33:55

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What if the infamous question, "Where do you get your protein?" is actually a myth in the plant-based world? Join us as we explore this provocative topic and uncover the truth behind vegan protein sources, drawing inspiration from Ved News' enlightening article, "15 Unlikely Vegan Protein Sources." If you're curious about how to maintain adequate p…

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What's It Like to Be an Expat in Colombia? (Interview with Jamarr Black, Part 2) ♫ 102 30:05

5M ago30:05

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Can you imagine living on only $300 USD/month? That's exactly what Jamarr Black did when he first moved to Cali, Colombia. In part 2 of our conversation, Jamarr shares how much money you need to live comfortably in Cali--including the cost of health care. I asked him about the best places to dance salsa in the area, and how Americans are treated by…

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BFW Revisited: The Nat Turner Revolt 58:56

5M ago58:56

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In our last episode, Episode 399, we discussed Denmark Vesey’s revolt and the way biblical texts and scripture enabled Vesey to organize what would have been the largest slave revolt in United States history if the revolt had not been thwarted before Vesey could put it into action. Early American history is filled with revolts against enslavers tha…

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LYV182: 🎭Unmasking the Hidden Dangers of 🍔Ultra-Processed Foods: A Path to Healthier Eating | @chilled.coco @latino.vegano 10:56

5M ago10:56

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Could your favorite snack be silently sabotaging your fitness goals? Recent research from the Radiological Society of North America's annual meeting reveals a hidden threat to your muscle health and mobility: ultra-processed foods. These convenient yet cunning snacks may be causing fat to infiltrate your muscle fibers, undermining your strength and…

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Spanish Language Immersion in Colombia (Interview with Jamarr Black, Part 1) ♫ 101 25:25

5M ago25:25

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Every thought about leaving behind your life in the US an moving abroad? In my interview with Jamarr Black, he shares why he decided to leave his job as a technical writer in Washington, DC to move to Cali, Colombia and how he got there on a $5 flight. He also talks about how he overcame the frustration of being the only non-native Spanish speaker …

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CBP 1.39 | A special coffee break in Belém, Lisbon 37:05

5M ago37:05

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We have something special in today's episode! In the penultimate lesson of this season, we're going to listen to two dialogues recorded on location in Lisbon, Portugal, and hear what happened when Ava and Catarina met up for um verdadeiro cafezinho! This was not just any cafezinho, but a very special coffee break at the Pastéis de Belém bakery – fa…

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