How to Talk About Family Members in Spanish | Mom, Dad, Siblings + More!
Beginners Spanish Podcast - Spanglish Friends
10/24/25
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How would you say “My grandmother is from Spain” or “I have two brothers” — en español?
In today’s episode, we’re diving into la familia — one of the most heartwarming and useful topics for Spanish beginners!
By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to talk about your family members, from parents and siblings to in-laws and step-family.
🎙️ In this episode, you’ll:
✅ Learn how to say your immediate family members (madre, padre, hermano, hermana, hijo, hija)
✅ Learn extended family terms like tíos, primos, abuelos, and sobrinos
✅ Discover how to talk about godparents, in-laws, and step-family
✅ Hear a real Spanish conversation using all the new words in context
✅ Practice plural forms and gender endings naturally
✏️ Challenge of the Week
Write a sentences about your family in Spanish using today’s new vocab! 👉 Example: Tengo un hermano. Mi abuela vive en Australia
💛 Every episode builds your confidence and fluency — paso a paso.
📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends
📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com
📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com
🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic
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How to Talk About Weekend Plans in Beginners Spanish | Learn Voy a + Verb
October 17, 2025
•15m
What are you doing this weekend — en español? 🎉 In today’s episode, we’re continuing our journey with ir a + verbo and learning how to describe your weekend plans using time markers like mañana, esta noche, and este fin de semana.
🎙️ In this episode, you’ll:
✅ Learn two natural ways to ask about someone’s plans (¿Qué vas a hacer? / ¿Qué planes tienes?)
✅ Practice using voy a + verbo to describe your own plans
✅ Add temporal markers like mañana, pronto, and esta semana
✅ Hear a fun Spanish dialogue full of real examples
✏️ Challenge of the Week Tell us your weekend plans using ir a + verbo and one temporal marker!
👉 Example: Voy a ver una película mañana. — “I’m going to watch a movie tomorrow.”
Post it in the comments or DM us on Instagram @spanglish_friends for a chance to get featured!
💛 Every week you’re building your confidence and fluency — paso a paso.
📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends
📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com
📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com
🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic
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Have you ever wanted to describe your family in Spanish — not just who they are, but what they do, how you get along, and where they live? Today, we’ll show you exactly how to do that — paso a paso.
🎙️ In this episode, you’ll:
✅ Learn how to talk about your relationships using me llevo bien / mal, soy muy unida a, and tengo una relación complicada con
✅ Describe what your family members do using trabajar and ser
✅ Learn how to say where they live using vivir
✅ Describe your family’s size with phrases like Mi familia es grande / pequeña
✅ Hear a full Spanish conversation combining relationships, jobs, and locations
✏️ Challenge of the Week
Write a sentence about your family including relationships, occupations, and where they live! 👉 Example: Mi mamá vive en Canadá y es profesora. Mi hermano está casado y vive en Londres. Me llevo muy bien con mi padre.
💛 Every episode brings you closer to natural Spanish — paso a paso.
📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends
📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com
📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com
🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic
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