In English, we use the verb ‘to have’ in many different ways -- from ‘I have a new job’ to ‘I have been there before’ or ‘I have to go.’ But in Spanish, there’s more than one verb for ‘to have’ -- and in this week’s episode I’m going to share with you 3 different ways to say ‘to have’ in Spanish using a genre of Cuban music that you might not have heard o ... Show More
Aug 31
How Do I Stop Forgetting Words in Spanish Conversations? ♫ 220
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 ... Show More
25m 8s
Jun 23
Learn Spanish Verbs with Music: 7 Useful Expressions & Reflexive Pronouns ♫ 245
In this episode, we follow up on our lyrics breakdown of "Somos Más" — the official Telemundo anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by Carlos Vives, Emilia, Wisin, and Xavi.We're reviewing 7 Spanish phrases from the song that you can use in daily conversation. Plus, I'll reveal the ... Show More
18m 5s
Mar 2022
Easy Spanish listening practice • Tener (to have)
¡Hola! Welcome to Spanish from Zero, a podcast for people who are just starting the amazing journey that is learning Spanish. Today’s practice is focused on the verb Tener (to have), although I’m only gonna use it with Yo (yo tengo) and Tú (tú tienes), so it’s really simple! I’m ... Show More
4m 39s
Mar 2016
080 - English Grammar: When to use HAVE, HAVING, and HAVE GOT
<p><span data-sheets-value="[null,2,"Sometimes the verb \"have\" can be used in the present continuous (having) and sometimes it can be replaced by \"have got\"... but not always. In today's podcast, I'll teach you 15 expressions with the verb \"have\" and tell you whether you ca ... Show More
9m 41s
Oct 2024
El subjuntivo - The Subjunctive
<p>Struggling with the Spanish subjunctive? You’re not alone! In this episode, we explore how the subjunctive is used in everyday Spanish, why it's so tricky for learners (even for me!), and how it differs from English. May helps simplify the concept by explaining common usa ... Show More
28m 37s
Aug 2023
El español a través de las fronteras | Spanish Across Borders
<p>Discover the intriguing differences in pronunciation, vocabulary, and verb tenses between Spanish spoken in Latin America and Spain as we take you on a language journey, exploring regional variations that make each variant unique and valuable. Learn how embracing diverse accen ... Show More
34m 9s
Mar 2011
Episode 27: There is and there are
Ways of saying there is and there are. In Spanish we have a neat little word that means THERE IS, or THERE ARE, are you ready? HAY. It's that simple. There is a restaurant next door: Hay un restaurante al lado. Or, there are many taxis around here: hay muchos taxis por aquí. Grea ... Show More
1m 7s