Beginner Spanish 1: The Weather

Beginner Spanish 1: The Weather

Author: Spanish Obsessed February 19, 2013 Duration: 14:18

Welcome to our first episode, all about the weather! Here's what you'll learn: Three questions to ask people when you first meet them English people love talking about the weather, but Colombians aren't so interested - their weather stays the same all around the year. Why? How to ask about the weather How to tell people that it's hot, cold, raining, or sunny Four cool phrases from the "streets", talking about... The weather!


Beginner Spanish with Spanish Obsessed is a language podcast hosted by Rob and Liz, a couple whose own dynamic-he's English, she's Colombian-mirrors the authentic, living language they share. Instead of dry textbook lessons, you'll hear their engaging and lively conversations as they unpack essential phrases, practical vocabulary, and the subtle points of grammar and pronunciation. The focus is always on the Spanish you’d actually encounter, providing a genuine feel for how the language is used in different places. Each episode revolves around relatable topics, building the tools you need for real-world situations. You might learn how to confidently order different types of coffee at a café one week, and then pick up the phrases needed to tell a story about your weekend the next. Listening to this podcast feels like sitting in on a helpful, friendly chat where the intricacies of a new language become clear and approachable. Rob and Liz structure their discussions to be immediately useful, breaking down concepts in a way that sticks. It’s an accessible resource for anyone starting their journey, emphasizing natural comprehension and the confidence to speak.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 52

Beginner Spanish with Spanish Obsessed
Podcast Episodes
Beginner Spanish 22: Spanish proverbs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:02
We explore 6 common and useful Spanish proverbs that you can start using in your conversations right away
Beginner Spanish 21: Dealing with the authorities [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:30
Rob and Lis both tell a story about their experiences of dealing with the authorities, in Spain and Colombia. This lesson is focused on comprehension, so be sure to follow along with the transcript if you struggle.
Beginner Spanish 20: Driving [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:15
Learn important vocabulary and phrases for when you are out and about on the roads in Spain and Latin America.
Beginner Spanish 18: At the doctors [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:20
Learn the vocabulary and phrases you’ll need should you ever have to pay a visit to the doctor or pharmacy.
Beginner Spanish 17: Social networks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:34
Learn the latest Spanish vocabulary around social networks, and communication in the digital age. How are social networks changing Spanish (as well as English)? How do you say "update", "upload", "download", "tag", and o…
Beginner Spanish 16: Morning and evening people [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:50
One thing that we’ve noticed since living together is how different we feel about mornings and evenings. Liz is a morning person, and Rob is definitely not…
Beginner Spanish 15: Arranging to meet [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:56
Building on our previous podcast about how to tell the time, we now give you a few ways that you can arrange to meet with someone. We also take a quick look at the conditional.
Beginner Spanish 13: Habits and Customs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:21
Using "adverbs of frequency" to talk about how often you do things, how to ask "how often", and using the incredibly useful verb "soler"