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

Once you know how to say where you live, the next question usually is: ¿Y con quién vives? — who do you live with?

In Episode 46, Em and Val help beginner Spanish learners describe their home in Spanish — whether you live in a house or an apartment, what it’s like, and who you live with — using simple, real-life Spanish you can start using straight away.

🎙️ In this episode, you’ll:

✅ Learn how to say what type of home you live in using vivo en una casa / vivo en un apartamento

✅ Describe your home using ser (mi casa es grande, pequeña, acogedora)

✅ Learn beginner adjectives like big, small, and cosy

✅ Say who you live with using vivo con or how to say you live alone

✅ Hear a short mini conversation you can copy and practise

🎯 Reto de la Semana (Challenge of the Week)

Tell us in Spanish:👉 What type of home you live in and one detail about it

Example: Vivo en un apartamento pequeño y vivo solo.

Val will help correct your sentence if needed in the comments!

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

📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends

📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com

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

🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic