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Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! What does “to woo” mean exactly? Well, it seems like Eduardo has a pretty good idea because he is pretty good at it. Join Bea and Joe as they give a silver necklace along with a discussion of not only the present indicative, but also the present subjunctive. Two moods for [...]

Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Ready for another dose of lower intermediate knowledge? Well join Kathy and Ana as they help you flex those more advanced brain cells with an in depth look at those irregular verbs in the imperfect tense. What’s so imperfect about the imperfect tense? Does this tense exist in English? What’s it [...]

Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Once again, stereotypes may hold some truth and trust Spanishpod101.com to play into them for the sake of learning. Join Megan and David as José gets carried away and decides that “a boyfriend is a problem, but it’s not a deal breaker.” Hidden among the drama of unrequited love is a [...]

Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! So, you waited, you stressed, and then you finally get through. Listen to the frustrated situation of Andrés as he tries to speak Paola and cannot hear a thing. Join Alan and Lisy as they sympathize with Andrés while going over how to use the verb “ser” (to be) on the [...]

Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Ready for the smoothest duo in Pod101 world? Well, wait a little longer because all we have for now is Carlos and Natalia. Learn why you can chew English, Spanish, really any language. And that smooth joke has a source. Listen as they mention the adjective “suave” and explain why “al [...]

Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Uh oh! Have you ever heard that gurgling, bubbling, unpleasant sound that accompanies a not so uncomfortable feeling? Well you aren’t alone! Learn how to express your discomfort in Spanish with Alan and Lisy. Along with the need for antacid, they will help explain reflexive verbs, with a focus on the [...]

Learn Spanish with SpanishPod101.com! How did the two misfits from the back of the class get the hottest spot on our feed? We’re asking ourselves the same question! No, but seriously, while we wouldn’t let them know, this makes it easier for us to keep an eye on them! In today’s News Update, Carlos and [...]

Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Join Carlos and Dylan as they do a recap of everything covered in the last three lessons. First, you learned the most basic way to express an action that that happened prior to the present. Then, we learned that actions in the preterit past tense are “complete” and that [...]

Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Do want to hear what an ugly breakup sounds like in Spanish? Well, this lesson is for you. Listen as Araceli breaks the news to Frederico that not only is she breaking up with him, but she is breaking up with him for another man! If only he could easily forget [...]

Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Now, really, what is wrong with Gabriella? She used to get such good grades! Well, it seems like College and High school in Latin America are two very different things. Join Kathy and Ana as they continue with their lower-intermediate series. Nicer than newbie? Bigger than beginner? Then these are the [...]

Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Now there is a stereotype that all men in Spanish speaking countries can be a bit…chauvinistic. Join Megan and David as they truly feed into this stereotype with Paco trying to pick up Lola. This isn’t any smooth talk, Paco isn’t hiding what he wants. Hidden among the drama is a [...]

Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Looks like Andrés finally had some luck with his phone card. After a bumpy start, he will be able to make his call! Join Alan and Lisy as they help express Andrés’ relief along with a discussion of direct object pronouns. Learn how to eliminate those awkward redundancies! Don’t forget to [...]

Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Are you ready? Neither/nor…That is a relationship that Carlos and Natalia are looking at today in this installment of Spanishpod101.com’s Costa Rican Series. Along with the normal good times, stop and learn two, count them two, reflexive verbs in this lesson “defendarse” (to defend oneself, to hold one’s own) and “apuntarse” [...]

Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! The pressure is building…the family is interfering. When? When? When? Well, I bet until that point, Ernesto hadn’t given it a thought but Eliana’s family obviously has. Good thing he’ll do anything! Are you ready to do anything to learn Spanish? Join Alan and Lisy for the drama of Spanishpod101.com’s own [...]

Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Want to express your anticipation for this upcoming lesson? Then this is the place for you! Join Dylan and Carlos as they continue their discussion of the preterit tense, but this time in expressing mental anticipation. Along with a look at the verbs Dar (to give), Ser (to be), Ir (to [...]

Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! It’s may not be February but there’s love in the air of Spanishpod101.com. Joe and Bea continue their Peruvian love story and we see for the first time that a pick up line could actually work…Learn why it’s a shame if you don’t know how to swim. Along with the starry [...]

Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Continue your studies with the lower intermediate series. Today, join Kathy and Ana as they continue their discussion of the preterit tense and more of those pesky irregular verbs, specifically “caber” (to fit) and “poder” (to be able). Don’t forget, the learning center has lesson specific materials to help along the [...]

Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Ready for another dose of España? Join David and Megan for another Iberian lesson! In lesson 23, they discussed the verb “poder” which means “to be able to.” Today, they continue their discussion of this useful verb and show you how to make it more polite if necessary. Remember, this lesson [...]

Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Have you ever used a calling card? Learn how it sounds with Spanishpod101.com. Today, Alan and Lisy explain preterit perfect when used with the voice recording of a phone card. Trust us, a phone card is your best friend while traveling abroad. We know it may be nerve racking, but next [...]

Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Gentlemen, have you ever been left waiting while a woman gets ready? Well, join Natalia and Carlos and hear what this universal situation sounds like in Costa Rica. Also, check out more information on formal and informal commands. After this lesson, you will be able to say “Get a move on!” [...]

Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Are you engulfed in our Romance series yet? If not, this lesson with provide the drama needed. Join Alan and Lisy as they look at the preposition “de” since it comes up twice in the conversation. What do you think? Is Ramón cheating? Let’s see if Julia believes him. Also, check [...]

Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! In today’s Verb Conjugation lesson, Carlos and Dylan continue their discussion of the preterit tense. In lesson 16 they examined the preterit tense when it refers to a past action. Today, see part 1 of reaching completion. Curious? You are one click away! They are new to the series. Let them [...]

Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! We heard about the languages of Machu Picchu…now, just what are the languages of Huayna Picchu? Join Joe and Bea as they tackle that question. Also, learn the word “acaso” which has a variety of different meanings. Is it a conjunction? Possibly. Can it be an adverb used with the present [...]

Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Just what is the southern most city in the world? Find out with Kathy and Ana as they continue the lower intermediate series! Today, they take a crack at the preterit tense, which expresses an action completed prior to the moment of speech or to another action. As always, they include [...]

Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Do you all understand English? That’s what everyone will be asking you after listening to this Iberian lesson from Spanishpod101.com. Join Megan and David as they teach a very useful and straightforward structure in Spanish. Want to know how to form el futuro de intención? For example, ‘voy a comer luego.’ [...]

Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Spanishpod101.com likes to be practical. Not that we endorse this, but have you ever wanted to bribe a traffic cop? If so, look no further! Along with a helpful bargaining skill, join Alan and Lisy as they explore an impersonal expression of obligation. Want to try a premium membership? Try it [...]

Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Want to add emphasis to your Spanish? Then this lesson is for you! Come on over! Join Carlos and Natalia as they explain the absolute superlative and its use. Also, learn whether or not Bolivar is just far away or lazy. Don’t forget to cross-reference this lesson with Iberian 21, Peruvian [...]

Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Well, this is the fourth lesson of Alan and Lisy’s Newbie love series. Find out exactly why Eliana is so devoted to Ernesto. Experience their love while learning about the contraction of the preposition “a” (to, at) and the definite article “el”. Don’t forget to get a different angle on this [...]

Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! We’ve had a changing of the guard here at Spanishpod101.com. Help us welcome Dylan as she teams up with Carlos for the Verb Conjugation series. In today’s lesson, they discuss the Preterit Tense when talking about actions that took place prior to the present moment. Learn how to say something happened [...]

Learn Spanish with Spanishpod101.com! Do you speak Spanish? Well, if not, you will soon with Spanishpod101.com! In this lesson of our Iberian Series, Megan and David discuss the phrase, “mejor que”. Find out why Spanish is better than (language of choice). Don’t forget to reference this lesson with Newbie lesson 23, Peruvian lesson 23, and [...]