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Spanish Minds Podcast
This podcast is tailored for beginner and intermediate Spanish learners who are eager to enhance their listening comprehension and expand their vocabulary through a wide array of original and creative content.
Each episode of the Spanish Minds Podcast is crafted to immerse you in different aspects of Spanish-speaking cultures. Our content is designed not only to educate but also to entertain, helping you learn in a context that is both engaging and culturally rich.
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Episodes
53 episodes
La Sobremesa de un Mes....The Soul of Colombian Christmas
What happens when an entire culture transforms the holiday season into one giant sobremesa—that beloved Latin tradition of lingering at the table long after the meal is over? In this episode, we explore why la Navidad colombiana
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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14:10
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Essential Argentinian Gestures You NEED to Know - Speak Like an Argentinian Without Saying a Word 🇦🇷
Think you can communicate in Argentina just by speaking Spanish? Think again! 🙌In this video, Profesora Daniela teaches Will the most common Argentinian gestures that locals use every single day. From expressing disbelief to signaling "...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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6:26
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Why the World Cup Stops EVERYTHING in Latin America
What happens when an entire continent stops for a football match? Profesora Daniela dives deep into the cultural significance of the World Cup and other major championships in Spanish-speaking countries—and why these events mean so much more th...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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9:23
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El aire libre - Argentina's Adventure Sports 🇦🇷
Think you know Argentine sports? Think again! 🤯Forget what you've learned in textbooks. Join Profesora Daniela as she take you deep into the non-traditional outdoor sports and activities that Argentines are passionate about—from high-altitu...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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8:15
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Explora Deportes y Aventura al Aire Libre - Sports and outdoor activities...
Who says learning Spanish can't be ACTIVE? This October, we're diving into the world of SPORTS and OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES in Spanish-speaking countries! 🌎What's happening:⚽ Learn sports vocabulary that actually matters🏃♀️ Discover outd...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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4:49
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Por vs Para Made Simple
¡Hola estudiantes! 🌟 In this week’s Spanish Minds Quick Tip, Profesora Daniela reveals her foolproof method for finally mastering por vs para.👉 You’ll learn:•The simple logic behind por (reason, exchange) vs para (destination, purpo...
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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6:48
This Spanish Poetry Trick Memorizes Vocabulary for LIFE
¿Want to supercharge your Spanish vocabulary AND connect with the culture? 🎭✨ In today's Quick Tip, Daniela reveals the "Emotion First, Words Second" method that makes Spanish poetry your secret learning weapon!🔥 What You'll Learn:W...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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7:33
Master “POR” in Spanish: 5 Phrases You’ll Actually Use Every Day
Most English speakers think por just means “for,” but in real conversations, that translation falls apart. These 5 phrases are shortcuts to sounding fluent, polite, and confident:• How to explain “that’s why” without overthinking gramma...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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6:04
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LLEVAR vs TRAER: The Direction Trick That Ends Confusion Forever! 🎯
¿Confused about when to use LLEVAR vs TRAER? You're not alone! This quick tip will solve this Spanish mystery with our simple direction trick.🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:The ONE rule that makes llevar vs traer crystal clearMem...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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5:33
Stop Struggling with Spanish Books! Find Your Literary Twin in 60 Seconds ✨ | Quick Tips
¿Tired of Spanish reading lists that don't click with you? 📚 Today's Quick Tips revolutionizes how you approach Spanish literature – instead of forcing yourself through "recommended classics," discover which Spanish author actually thinks like ...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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5:32
🔍 Spanish Reading Hack: Become a "Word Detective"
🔍 Stop interrupting your Spanish reading every 5 seconds!Daniela reveals the "Context Clues Superpower" that native speakers use automatically - and how YOU can master it! Learn to read Spanish like a detective, using surrounding text to de...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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5:50
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Struggling with SER vs ESTAR? You're not alone! 🇪🇸
Struggling with SER vs ESTAR? You're not alone! 🇪🇸In this Monday Quick Tip, we break down the ultimate Spanish identity crisis with the simplest trick ever: think of SER as your Spanish ID card (permanent traits) and ESTAR as your mood ...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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5:25
🤔 Spanish Has 2 Ways to Say "I Like" - Caer Bien vs Gustar (Don't Mix Them Up!)
English just says "I like" for everything - but Spanish gives you beautiful precision that English doesn't even have words for! Learn the crucial difference between "caer bien" and "gustar" and why saying "Mi médico me gusta mucho" might give p...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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4:24
How Spanish Speakers REALLY Talk About Age!
🎉 Stop making this common age mistake in Spanish! Most English speakers get this wrong, but Spanish has a beautiful, poetic way to talk about birthdays and age that will change how you think about getting older.✅ Why "Soy 32 años" sound...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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4:35
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Echar! 5 Spanish Expressions You NEED to Know | Quick Tips
Are you tired of trying to translate "echar" literally and getting nowhere? In this Quick Tips episode, Will and Profesora Daniela break down the 5 most important "echar" expressions that you'll hear everywhere in Spanish-speaking countries.
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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5:36
3 Ways to Say "TRY" in Spanish: INTENTAR vs TRATAR DE vs PROBAR
¿Confused about when to use INTENTAR, TRATAR DE, or PROBAR in Spanish? You're not alone! 🤔In this Monday Quick Tip, Daniela breaks down the three ways to say "try" in Spanish so you'll never mix them up again:✅ INTENTAR - Formal...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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5:08
🎯 Quick Spanish Tip: “Soler + Infinitive” – What You Usually Say in Spanish
Want to sound more natural in Spanish? Master the expression “soler + infinitive” – it’s how native speakers talk about habits and routines!👉 Perfect for upper beginners & intermediate learners looking to level up fast.📚 Wha...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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5:04
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Spanish Movement Verbs Explained (IR vs VENIR)
This episode Daniela reveals the simple logic behind IR vs. VENIR. Start thinking like a native speaker!✨ What you'll learn:Why English translation fails with movement verbsThe speaker-position rule that chang...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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7:02
HAY QUE" - Sound Like a Native Spanish Speaker (Quick Tip!) 🇪🇸
Learn the ONE phrase that instantly makes your Spanish sound natural and conversational! "Hay que" is how native speakers actually give advice and talk about what needs to be done in everyday life.🎯 What You'll Learn:H...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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6:16
Pasarlo bien - The RIGHT Way to Say "I Had a Good Time" in Spanish
🚫 STOP saying "Tuve un buen tiempo" - it sounds weird to native speakers!In this Spanish Minds Quick Tip, Will and Daniela teach you the NATURAL way Spanish speakers actually say "I had a good time" using PASARLO BIEN and i...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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6:55
Saying "Again" Wrong in Spanish! VOLVER A vs OTRA VEZ
🔄 Are you confusing "volver a" and "otra vez"? You're not alone! This is one of the most common mistakes English speakers make when learning Spanish.In today's quick tip, Profesora Daniela breaks down the difference between these ...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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7:00
Stop Translating "I Feel Like" - The Tener Ganas De Solution
🎧 Welcome back to Spanish Minds, the podcast that makes learning Spanish fun, practical, and ridiculously effective! In today's Quick Tips episode, Will and Daniela tackle one of the most common translation disasters in Spanish learning: how to...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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6:40
🎶 Our Favorite Songs | "Obsesión" de Lali | "Olvídala" de Binomio de Oro🎶
The grand finale of our favorite songs series! In this episode, Daniela and Will explore two powerful songs with unique messages and cultural impact:"Obsesión" – LaliA Spanish pop hit that discusses toxic love, o...
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19:09
🎶 Our Favorite Songs | "Me Gustas Tú" de Manu Chao | "La Flaca" de Jarabe de Palo 🎶
Learn Spanish through music! In this episode of Our Favorite Songs – "Canciones Favoritas", Daniela and Will dive into two iconic Spanish-language songs:"Me Gustas Tú" – Manu ChaoA multicultural hit blending Span...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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11:40
🎶 Our Favorite Songs | Ojitos Lindos & Nada | Nada es para siempre by Fabiana Cantilo 🎶
Welcome to Our Favorite Songs, the new SpanishMinds series where Will and Profesora Daniela dive into some of the most iconic and beautiful songs in Spanish! 🎤✨In this episode, we explore Ojitos Lindos by Bad Bunny &...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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