6 uses of Volver in conversational Spanish

If you want to speak and understand everyday conversational Spanish, listen to this podcast to learn what the Spanish verb volver means and 6 extremely common ways native speakers use it in everyday conversations.     Supplement your learning with the companion materials If you enjoyed the podcast and want to improve your Spanish even more, you can download the audio …

10 Common uses of the Spanish verb Ir

Did you know there are at least 10 uses of the Spanish verb IR?  Most Spanish books just teach you that the verb IR means to go, but it has many more uses in everyday conversation. Supplement your learning with the companion materials If you enjoyed the podcast and want to improve your Spanish even more, you can download the …

Beyond Cómo te llamas

Your Spanish teacher taught you how to tell someone your name and ask for theirs.   The problem is when it comes to real world conversations, that’s hardly enough.   In today’s podcast I’m going to take your Spanish beyond “¿Cómo te llamas?” and teach you what everyone else left out. Here are a few more episodes of the Real Life Spanish …

9 Ways to use the word YA in conversational Spanish

The Spanish word YA is widely used.   Learn when and how Spanish speakers use it in daily conversation.   It isn’t hard to understand, but it can be confusing because it’s used in a variety of situations. Here are a few more episodes of the Real Life Spanish podcast series to help you improve your conversational Spanish and understanding of the language. Qué …

11 Uses of the verb Estar you have to know

Like the verb Ser, Estar is another one of the Spanish verbs you absolutely have to master. Listen to this podcast to learn 11 of the most common uses of the verb estar. If you enjoyed the podcast and want to improve your Spanish even more, you can download the audio for the entire series as well as the transcripts …

Ser, the Spanish verb you have to master

The verb Ser is one the fundamental building blocks the Spanish language is built on. This isn’t a verb you have to learn, it’s a verb you have to master. Listen to this podcast to learn thirteen of the most common ways this verb is used. If you enjoyed the podcast and want to improve your Spanish even more, you …

10 Ways to use dar like a native speaker

The verb dar means a lot more than to give.   Learn ten of the of most common ways to use dar like a native speaker and improve your conversational Spanish. If you enjoyed the podcast and want to improve your Spanish even more, you can download the audio for the entire series as well as the transcripts and the accompanying …

Tener, The meanings beyond the classroom

You’ve been taught that the verb tener means to have, but there’s so much more your Spanish teacher left out.   If you really want to know how to use it like a native speaker, listen to this podcast and learn 10 of the most common uses of the verb tener. If you enjoyed the podcast and want to improve your …

8 Uses of Hacer to improve your conversational Spanish

If you want to achieve conversational fluency in Spanish, knowing how Spanish speakers use the verb hacer in everyday situations is a must.   Listen to this podcast to learn 8 uses of the Spanish verb Hacer that go beyond your Spanish textbook. Supplement your learning with the companion materials Want to improve your Spanish even more? Download Season 1 of …

6 Uses of the Spanish verb Ver you need to know

You’ve probably only been taught that Ver means to see, but it has 6 other uses  you need to know.    Listen to this podcast to learn the most common uses of the verb ver. If you enjoyed the podcast and want to improve your Spanish even more, you can download the audio for the entire series as well as the …