Shopping in a Spanish-speaking country? 🛍️One of the first things you’ll need to know is how to ask prices, point to what you want, and say if something is too expensive.

In Episode 49, Em and Val teach beginner Spanish learners how to shop confidently in Spanish — from asking How much is that? to saying I want this one and even bargaining politely — using simple, real-life Spanish you can start using straight away.

🎙️ In this episode, you’ll:

✅ Learn how to ask prices using ¿Cuánto cuesta…? and ¿Cuánto es…?

✅ Learn how to say this vs that using este, esta, ese, esa (and plural forms)

✅ Point to items near or far when shopping

✅ Learn how to say something is too expensive (está caro / está cara)✅ Learn how to ask for a discount politely

✅ Hear a short mini shopping conversation you can copy and practise

🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)

Say for the word imán - would you sau ese or esa, or este or esta? Val will help correct your sentence if needed!

💛 Don’t forget to follow, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend planning a trip (or a shopping spree 😉).

📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends

📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com

📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com

🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

Meeting someone new in Spanish and not sure how to ask what they do for work — or how to respond without feeling awkward? This episode has you covered.

In Episode 48, Em and Val teach beginner Spanish learners how to ask someone about their job in Spanish, react naturally when they answer, and keep the conversation going with simple follow-up questions — using real, everyday Spanish you can start using straight away.

🎙️ In this episode, you’ll:

✅ Learn 3 natural ways to ask “What do you do for work?” in Spanish(¿A qué te dedicas?, ¿En qué trabajas?, ¿Cuál es tu profesión?)

✅ Learn how to react naturally with phrases like qué interesante, qué bueno, ah, genial

✅ Keep the conversation flowing with easy follow-up questions(¿Te gusta tu trabajo?, ¿Trabajas algunos días desde casa?)

✅ Hear a short mini conversation you can copy and practise

🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)

Tell us in Spanish:👉 Your favourite reaction phrase from this episode

Example: ¡Ah, qué interesante!Or: ¡Ah, genial!

Val will help correct your sentence if needed!

💛 Don’t forget to follow, leave a review, and share this episode with someone learning Spanish.

📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends

📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com

📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com

🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

Valentine’s Day is here 💕 — and what better time to learn how to talk about love in Spanish?

In Episode 47, Em and Val teach beginner Spanish learners how to express love, talk about relationships, and share Valentine’s Day plans using simple, real-life Spanish you can start using straight away — even if you’re just starting out.

🎙️ In this episode, you’ll:

✅ Learn how to say I love you in Spanish — and when to use te quiero vs te amo

✅ Talk about your loved ones using beginner vocabulary (partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, husband/wife)

✅ Learn how to say you have a date using tengo una cita con…

✅ Talk about Valentine’s Day plans using the simple future (voy a + verb)

✅ Hear a short mini conversation you can copy and practice

🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)

Tell us in Spanish:

👉 One sentence about love or your Valentine’s Day plans

Example: Voy a salir a cenar con mi pareja.Or: Tengo una cita con mi novio.

Val will help correct your sentence if needed!

💛 Don’t forget to follow, leave a review, and share this episode with someone you love (or someone learning Spanish 😉).

📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends

📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com

📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com

🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic