Spanglish Friends - Beginner Spanish Podcast
Hosted by Slow Conversations
A Venezuelan Spanish teacher and her Australian student co-host slow, practical lessons for absolute beginners.
A highly structured, lesson-based podcast for true Spanish beginners. Each episode focuses on a specific, practical scenario—like catching a bus, talking about football, or booking an appointment—by breaking down key vocabulary and phrases. The hosts use a mix of 95% English for explanations and 5% very slow, repeated Spanish to build comprehension and confidence in real-world situations. [METADATA, 1]
“The co-host dynamic is central: a native teacher (Val) provides the expertise while a fellow learner (Em) models the student experience, asking the questions a beginner would. This approach, combined with a tight focus on slow, repeated Spanish and occasional notes on regional variations, makes it less intimidating than immersion-first podcasts.”
Who hosts this show
Spanglish Friends is hosted by Val, an experienced Spanish teacher from Venezuela, and Em, an Australian native English-speaker who has spent a decade learning Spanish from scratch. [METADATA, 3, 7] Val brings the formal teaching expertise, often referred to as "Profe Val," while Em provides the relatable perspective of a dedicated learner, ensuring the content is accessible. The show's format is built on this dynamic, with about 95% of the conversation in English to explain concepts clearly. [METADATA, 1]
Credentials & credits
- Experienced Spanish teacher (Val)
Other ventures
- 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01How to Catch a Bus in Spanish (Beginner Guide)Jun 26, 2026 · 14 min
- 02How to Talk About the World Cup in Spanish (Football Spanish for Beginners)Jun 19, 2026 · 13 min
- 03How to Book Appointments & Reservations in Spanish (Beginner Spanish Guide)Jun 12, 2026 · 14 min
- 04How to Describe What You’re Wearing in Spanish (Beginner Spanish Vocabulary)Jun 5, 2026 · 12 min
- 05Learn SPANISH by Watching MOVIES (Beginner Tips + Film Recommendations)May 29, 2026 · 15 min
- 06How to Say You’re Sick in Spanish (Beginner Spanish for Illness, Pain & Symptoms)May 22, 2026 · 13 min
- 07How to Say You’re Sick in Spanish | Beginner Spanish for Illness, Pain & SymptomsMay 22, 2026 · 13 min
- 08How to Go Clothes Shopping in Spanish (Beginner Phrases)May 15, 2026 · 12 min
Notable episodes
- 01How to Catch a Bus in Spanish (Beginner Guide)
A prime example of the show's practical, travel-oriented format, including a breakdown of regional vocabulary for the word 'bus'.
- 02How to Book Appointments & Reservations in Spanish (Beginner Spanish Guide)
This episode teaches a core real-world skill, demonstrating how the hosts break down a potentially intimidating task into simple, manageable phrases.
- 03Learn SPANISH by Watching MOVIES (Beginner Tips + Film Recommendations)
Offers a change of pace by focusing on learning methodology rather than a specific conversational scenario, providing meta-advice for students.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is a co-hosted educational show, not an interview podcast. Episodes are tightly scripted and begin with a short role-played dialogue in Spanish ('Conversación Pequeña') to set the context. This is followed by a detailed breakdown of the vocabulary and grammar, led by Val ('Profe Val') with Em clarifying points from a learner's perspective.
Signature segments
- · Conversación Pequeña
- · Reto de la semana (Challenge of the week)
- · Spanglish friend shoutout of the Week
- · Comencemos
- · ¡Vamos amigos!
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
This is a co-hosted educational show with no guests.
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Based on the episodes reviewed, the podcast does not feature third-party sponsors. It promotes the host Val's private Spanish lessons.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
Pitch Slow Conversations
People also ask
- Who are the hosts of Spanglish Friends?
- The podcast is hosted by Val, a Spanish teacher from Venezuela, and Em, an Australian English-speaker and long-term Spanish learner. [METADATA, 3, 7]
- What is the format of the show?
- It's a co-hosted educational show. Each episode teaches beginner Spanish for a specific situation, using about 95% English for clear explanations and 5% slow Spanish for practice. [METADATA, 1, 2, 3]
- Is this podcast for advanced learners?
- No, it is specifically designed for absolute beginners or those in the early stages of learning Spanish. [METADATA, 1, 2]
- Does the podcast have guests?
- No, it is a two-host educational format without guest interviews.
- How often are new episodes released?
- The podcast releases new episodes on a weekly basis. [METADATA, 1]
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- Spanglish Friends is available on YouTube and major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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