The best Spanish podcasts for learners
Twelve good, popular podcasts for learning Spanish by listening, sorted by level, including many I listen to myself while learning Spanish.
Beginner
Slow, clear speech. A good first step after beginner videos.
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Chill Spanish Listening Practice
Anthony Morey · Peru
- Episode length
- ~5 min
Five-minute episodes of slow, relaxed talk about everyday things. Easy to fit in and low stress.
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¡Cuéntame!
Marta Ruiz Yedinak · Mexico
- Episode length
- ~16 min
- Transcripts
- Free
A teacher tells short stories slowly, with the odd word explained, then repeats them at normal speed.
Intermediate
Natural-ish pace on everyday topics. Most learners spend the longest here.
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Español con Juan
Juan Fernández · Spain
- Episode length
- ~23 min
- Transcripts
- Free
Funny storytelling from a former university Spanish teacher. Free transcripts on his site, and running since 2017.
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Dreaming Spanish Podcast
Dreaming Spanish guides · Various
- Episode length
- ~33 min
Relaxed two-person chats from the team behind Dreaming Spanish. The natural next step from their videos.
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Español al Vuelo
Franco (WorldsAcross) · Argentina
- Episode length
- ~28 min
Life and culture in Argentina, with regular guests from other learner podcasts.
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Andrea La Mexicana
Andrea · Mexico
- Episode length
- ~25 min
Personal stories and Mexican culture, told warmly by a Spanish teacher.
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Spanish Boost Podcast
Martín · Argentina
- Episode length
- ~27 min
Chats and guest conversations from a Buenos Aires tutor. Martín’s Spanish Boost Gaming videos, where he plays games in easy Spanish, are on YouTube.
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How to Spanish Podcast
Ana and David · Mexico
- Episode length
- ~23 min
- Transcripts
- With a paid plan
Friendly conversations about everyday life in Mexico, at a natural pace.
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Intermediate Spanish Podcast – Español Intermedio
Cesar (Spanish Language Coach) · Spain
- Episode length
- ~21 min
- Transcripts
- Free
Calm, clear stories and reflections, with free transcripts for every episode.
Upper intermediate
Faster conversation and more varied vocabulary.
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Hoy Hablamos
Hoy Hablamos · Spain
- Episode length
- ~12 min
- Transcripts
- With a paid plan
A short episode every weekday on a different topic, with a back catalogue of over 2,000. Its sister show, Hoy Hablamos Básico, is easier.
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Españolistos
Andrea and Nate · Colombia
- Episode length
- ~29 min
A Colombian teacher and an American learner talk through a topic each episode, in clear Latin American Spanish.
Advanced
Made for native speakers.
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Radio Ambulante
Radio Ambulante Studios · Latin America
- Episode length
- ~42 min
- Transcripts
- Free
Long-form true stories from across Latin America, made for native speakers. Free transcripts on its website.
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How I picked these
These are popular podcasts with Spanish learners, including many I listen to myself, chosen to cover every level and the main accents. Levels come from each show's own description where it gives one, and from where learners usually place it where it doesn't.
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