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Listening to podcasts has never been this popular. Spanish language podcasts, for example, became the number one favorite in the USA.
Listening to Spanish podcasts is an ideal learning tool to help you improve your listening skills and boost your vocabulary. Besides, you’ll get more familiar with different Spanish variants and dialects that are spoken in different Spanish-speaking countries.
No matter if you listen to the podcasts that are particularly created for language learners or some random, funny Spanish podcasts that have nothing to do with the language, language improvement is guaranteed.
In the world of many Spanish podcasts, we’ve provided the 10 most useful and entertaining ones where you, after reading the reviews, can easily decide which one is ideal for you.
Let’s dive in.
Charlas Hispanas
Best for: Intermediate students
If you have already started learning Spanish, you surely know that many Spanish dialects are depending on the country across the globe. Among 21 Spanish-speaking countries, each one of them differs in some things from the standard Spanish.
That’s why this podcast is great for students who want to get to know different Spanish accents and variants because three hosts of the podcasts are from Mexico, Colombia, and Peru but thanks to the Peruvian host, you can hear the Argentinian accent as well.
The speed is ideal for intermediate learners, although advanced students can listen to the podcast. Beginners, on the other hand, would have to achieve an intermediate level of proficiency.
More than 250 amusing episodes are available, with many different topics, such as about love, news in Spanish, some useful expressions, etc., where you can improve your vocabulary and learn some slang words, too.
If you want to get the transcriptions of the episodes and exercises for practice, you can become a premium user.
Coffee Break Spanish
Best for: Beginners and intermediate students
Radio Lingua Network came up with an amazing thing. Podcasts on many different languages, where language learners can improve their listening skills and learn new words and phrases they can use in real-life situations.
Coffee break Spanish is the place where two hosts Mark who is Scottish, but fluent in Spanish. and Kara is aiming to help Kara learn Spanish. Through each episode, Mark guides Karada and listeners through vocabulary and grammar but doesn’t forget about the importance of culture and society.
The dialogues in every episode are very clear and concise. At the end of each episode, the host explains the grammar and some new parts from the discussion.
Doorway to Mexico
Best for: Intermediate students
Although we can’t say that you’ll have a full immersion with this podcast because you can hear English as well, even advanced learners will find it amusing.
Many call this podcast a language learning treasure, which it really is because, with the hosts, Baxters, you will learn many useful Mexican phrases and Mexican slang expressions and colloquialisms. After all, the hosts prefer informal conversations about different topics.
Whether you plan to visit Mexico, or you simply want to improve the accent, this podcast is ideal because episodes aren’t too long. They are long enough to listen to them while you, for example, on your way back home from work, while walking the dog, or doing the dishes.
Españolistos
Best for: Upper-intermediate and advanced students
The main purpose of podcasts is to improve listening skills and vocabulary. But this one is ideal for one more thing: it helps you improve and understand Spanish grammar, too.
The hosts of this podcast are Andrea, who is a native Spanish speaker, and Nate, American.
In each episode, they talk about many different things, such as actual events and news worldwide, some funny things that happened to them, but also about some topics with deeper and controversial meanings.
Every episode lasts around 30 minutes, mainly in Spanish. Another great thing is that Andrea corrects Nate when he makes a mistake because listeners can see that anyone can make a mistake, and that should turn into a learning experience.
It is also one of the Latino podcasts because they speak the variant spoken in Latin America.
When you need to be prepared for real situations and use practical words and phrases with native Spanish speakers, this podcast should be on your list.
News in Slow Spanish
Best for: Beginners and intermediate students
Just like the name of the podcast, this podcast is one of the most thorough and valuable for learning vocabulary and grammar by listening.
There are three different levels available, from beginner to advanced students, which is pretty rare, especially for beginners since they mainly have difficulties in finding and listening to the podcasts.
But not with this one. Beginners can learn grammar, vocabulary and practice their listening skills much faster than usual.
As for advanced students, the content, unfortunately, isn’t so thrilling as for other levels.
Hosts are native Spanish speakers who talk about popular topics, news, culture in a straightforward, but amusing way. Every week you get a new episode with some entertaining topics.
Moreover, you can choose the Spanish variant you want to listen to Latin Spanish or Castilian Spanish.
Nómadas
Best for: Intermediate and advanced students
The same as the name, Nómadas (Nomads), this podcast is ideal for language learners who love to travel. tur
Meet places all over the world by listening to episodes, get an experience about some amusing towns and villages, hear about an amazing nature our planet can be proud of.
Each episode is some sort of a travel guide, especially in Spanish-speaking countries.
The hosts of the podcast visit different countries in the world, including the Spanish world, so you can hear different Spanish accents, learn some new expressions in a particular Spanish dialect.
The podcast isn’t ideal for beginners because of the vocabulary they are still on their way to learn.
Notes in Spanish
Best for: Beginners, intermediate and advanced students
Marina and Ben are husband and wife, who made one of the most favorite podcasts for learning Spanish. Marina is a native Spanish speaker, born Madrileña, and Ben is British.
In each episode, the two of them talk about some particular things, customs, events, or happenings.
You would now say that all that you can get from any Spanish podcast. The thing that makes this one unique is the way they have the conversation. From the beginning till the end of an episode they talk to each other so nicely and pleasantly that you don’t even realize that you are actually practicing the language.
Since Ben is a native English speaker, he also learns during episodes, and Marina corrects him when he makes a mistake.
Episodes aren’t fully in Spanish. You can hear English too, especially at the end of the episode where basic grammar rules and new phrases are thoroughly explained.
Radio Ambulante
Best for: Intermediate and advanced students
For Spanish students who wish to improve their Latino Spanish, this is one of the most famous Latino podcasts. It is called ‘the pioneer of Spanish podcasts.’
Thanks to the podcast, you can learn about Latin history, culture, events in Spanish, and other exciting and informal topics.
The host, Daniel, is Peruvian, who, in every episode, brings guests from different Spanish-speaking countries so listening to this podcast is an ideal opportunity to hear different Spanish accents.
One more thing that makes this podcast among the most favorite ones are free transcript available both in English and Spanish.
Spanish Obsessed
Best for: Beginner, intermediate and advanced students
The hosts, Rob and Liz, and their way of talking about different things will really make you Spanish Obsessed.
Rob is British but fluent in Spanish, and Liz is from Columbia.
There are podcasts available for all proficiency levels. Each episode is 10 to 20 minutes long, which is precisely the time any student can find, no matter how busy he is. You can listen for free four podcasts for all levels, and you can get access to premium podcasts, transcripts, and exercises with an annual membership.
Moreover, additional premium podcasts offer to perfect the pronunciation, boost your vocabulary, and native speaker interviews for advanced students.
Unlimited Spanish
Best for: Beginners and intermediate students
Here’s one standard Spanish podcast. For those who want to perfect Castellano, this one should be on their list.
Besides vocabulary and listening skills, the podcast is excellent to help you with your speaking skills, too.
The host, Òscar, is from Spain, who makes each episode amusing by ending it with a mini-story.
Recorded in high quality and with clear audio pronunciation, the host simulates the conversation with the listener by asking questions and answering them.
Transcription is available for every episode, which you can download on any device.
One great thing about these podcasts is the possibility to listen to them anytime you want and anywhere you go. Besides being available for any device, having access to most of the Spanish podcasts on Spotify or other media is priceless.
And when you get a little tired of listening comprehension and you want to chit-chat, you can turn to Spanish tutors and proudly show them your knowledge.
