Are You Still a Beginner? Let’s Find Out

Are You Still a Beginner? Let’s Find Out

Author: Latin ELE June 7, 2026 Duration: 3:56
🎧 Basic Spanish Conversations, short and sweet audio snippets that make learning Spanish enjoyable and accessible. Available on all major listening apps 👇

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🤔 Think you’re already beyond the Spanish beginner level? 

In this episode, you’ll hear an excerpt from my other show, Basic Spanish Conversation, where I tell the story of Tom Araya, the Chilean‑born vocalist of the band Slayer. 

This short listening test will help you check your Spanish level and see if you’re ready to move from beginner to upper‑beginner.

Are you ready for this challenge? ¡Vamos! 

📝 Excerpt Transcript: 

Entrevistadora: ¿Dónde y cuándo nació Tom Araya?

Marco: Tom Araya nació en la ciudad de Viña del Mar, en Chile. Nació el 6 de junio de 1961. Chile es su país natal, pero luego se fue a Estados Unidos.

Entrevistadora: ¿A qué edad se mudó a los Estados Unidos?

Marco: Se mudó a los Estados Unidos a los cinco años, en 1966. Se fue a la ciudad de South Gate, California.

Entrevistadora: ¿Qué instrumento toca?

Marco: Toca el bajo.

Entrevistadora: ¿A qué edad tuvo su primer bajo?

Marco: Él tuvo su primer bajo a los ocho años. A esa edad comenzó a tocar el instrumento con canciones de los Beatles y Rolling Stones.
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💻 Full episode and transcript on Latin ELE blog 👇
https://latinele.com/spanish-preterite-tense-practice-tom-araya/

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—Marco

Remember that feeling of studying a language for years, only to draw a complete blank the moment you need to speak it? Speaking Spanish for Beginners is built for that exact frustration. Host Marco Fierro, a tutor and founder of Latin ELE, understands the gap between textbook knowledge and real conversation. This podcast is designed for English speakers who are starting from zero or need to rebuild their confidence from the ground up. Each episode feels like a supportive, one-on-one session where you’ll find easy-to-follow lessons that focus on practical speaking skills. You’ll hear guided practice for pronunciation and common phrases, all approached with a sense of patience and fun. The goal is to move you beyond "hola" so you can comfortably respond when someone asks "¿Cómo estás?" or "¿Qué haces?" in everyday life. It’s a structured yet relaxed space to build the foundational tools for actual dialogue, turning that initial anxiety into the ability to connect. Tune in for a learning path that prioritizes speaking and listening, making each step feel achievable and directly useful for your next real-world interaction.
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