Synopsis
If youve always wanted to learn Spanish, but didnt think it was possible because you were terrible at Spanish in high school, or you dont get sucked into Rosetta Stone-style hype--youve come to the right place. Im a normal person, not some big company and not some native Spanish speaker. Im not a natural language learner at all actually. My first brush with Spanish ended with me getting an F in high school! But somewhere along the way, I fell in love! Im not sure if I love Spanish because I love traveling, or I love traveling because I love Spanish (and food). But I love them both. Naturally, I want more people to love what I love, but I know that you probably dont see Spanish like I do... not yet! Thats the point of this podcast. I want to show you that there is ANOTHER WAY! That most of the strategies and tactics they used to teach us Spanish in high school are IGNORANT. They are ignorant to our plight. I know your mistakes. I understand why you make them. They were my mistakes too! I remember the pain and the agony of having to figure it all out myself because... lets just say... I was underwhelmed with the resources out there. Well, now with these Spanish Quickies, you dont have to waste the years I did, figuring this out on my own.
Episodes
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SE is a Monster! (Monsters Aren’t Real)
12/04/2018 Duration: 28min“Se” is a monster! It’s so many things! It’s not just one thing. I used to say that too. But it’s NOT TRUE! When I finally looked closer, I saw with “se” what I see with most things: surprising simplicity. This video is all about “se”. Download your Spanish Battle Plans: Download Your FREE Spanish […]
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The Thing About “Lo” (4 Most Common Uses)
21/03/2018 Duration: 17minIn this video, you’ll see the four most common ways “lo” is used in Spanish. And it’s way easier than most schools, courses and books make it seem. And oh yeah, I MIGHT go another one of my rants… Download your Spanish Battle Plans: Download Your FREE Spanish Battle Plans Other Videos You Might Like: […]
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That Extra “Le” — The Hangnail of Spanish
07/03/2018 Duration: 12minHave you ever seen an extra “le” and wondered, “What is THAT for?” Me too! I wondered about that extra “le” for almost 20 years! But not anymore. I finally know the deal with that extra “le”. And you can too. Just watch this video! Download your Spanish Battle Plans: Download Your FREE Spanish Battle […]
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3 Ways “To Save” in Spanish – Ahorrar, Guardar, Salvar
02/03/2018 Duration: 16minWe use “to save” three different ways in English. But in Spanish, they have a special verb for each of those ways! When you’re done watching this video, you’ll forever know how to choose the CORRECT “save”. Download the Battle Plans: Download Your FREE Spanish Battle Plans Other Videos You Might Like: How Words Work […]
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Ganar, Perder & Learning From Their Mistakes
21/02/2018 Duration: 09minIn this video, see how the many (seemingly unrelated) uses of “ganar” and “perder” are actually VERY related. Plus, learn from two of the cutest mistakes Spanish-speakers make in English. Other Videos You Might Like: Dejar Vs. Dejar Vs. Dejar Reflexive Verbs How Words Work Saber Vs. Conocer All Spanish Tidbits (Vocabulary) All Spanish Quickies […]
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Dejar Vs. Dejar Vs. Dejar
14/02/2018 Duration: 10minIn this video, learn the most common uses of “dejar” (there are lots). Plus, I’ll show you how all of dejar’s meanings, are really the same! Other Videos You Might Like: All Spanish Tidbits (Vocabulary) All Spanish Quickies (Grammar & Study Strategies) More Vocabulary-Building Videos! Get more info on Fun with Words (premium course) The […]
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Spain Vs. Latin America: Walking, Driving & Getting Spiritual
07/02/2018 Duration: 06minSpanish is Spanish–just like English is English. Even though most words are the same everywhere, SOME words are different from one country to the next. Like the words in THIS video! Other Videos You Might Like: All Spanish Tidbits (Vocabulary) All Spanish Quickies (Grammar & Study Strategies) More Vocabulary-Building Videos! Get more info on Fun […]
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“Tener” DOES NOT Mean “To Be”… But it Kinda Does =)
01/02/2018 Duration: 07min“Tener” is a very common and straightforward word. But it can get weird. And THAT’S what we’re looking at in this video. “Tener” at its weirdest. Other Videos You Might Like: How Words Work Adjectives Adverbs Website Category: The Basics All Spanish Tidbits (Vocabulary) All Spanish Quickies (Grammar & Study Strategies) More Vocabulary-Building Videos! Get […]
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The Three Enemigos, Past Tense Edition [NEW VIDEO!]
24/01/2018 Duration: 13minGet the Three Enemigos Mini Course for FREE! Three Enemigos Mini Course (FREE) Related Videos The Three Enemigos (Present Tense) Ser Vs. Estar (Present Tense) Regular, Present AR Conjugation Regular, Present ER Conjugation Regular, Present IR Conjugation Premium Verb Courses Verb Conjugation Boot Camp, Present Tense Edition Verb Conjugation Boot Camp, Past Tense Edition Become […]
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Introducir Vs. Presentar [Spanish Tidbit #16]
01/12/2017 Duration: 05minIn this video, you’ll see the one way “introducir” and “presentar” are confusing AND get a rule of thumb for all the other ways. Other Videos You Might Like: How Words Work All Spanish Tidbits (Vocabulary) All Spanish Quickies (Grammar & Study Strategies) More Vocabulary-Building Videos! Get more info on Fun with Words (premium course) […]
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Volver Vs. Regresar: One, the Other, or Both? [Spanish Tidbit #15]
17/10/2017 Duration: 06minBoth “volver” and “regresar” mean “to return”. But which “to return”? In English, there are at least three. In this video, you’ll learn when to use “volver” and “regresar”. And when you can use both! Other Videos You Might Like: How Words Work All Spanish Tidbits (Vocabulary) All Spanish Quickies (Grammar & Study Strategies) More […]
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De Vs. Desde: When You Can Use Both & When You Can’t
26/09/2017 Duration: 06minIn this video, you’ll see how “de” and “desde” are the same–and how they’re different. When you can use either one. And when you can’t. Other Videos You Might Like: How Words Work How Prepositions Work All Spanish Tidbits (Vocabulary) All Spanish Quickies (Grammar & Study Strategies) More Vocabulary-Building Videos! Get more info on Fun […]
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Tan, Tanto & Both w/ Como [Spanish Tidbit #13]
19/09/2017 Duration: 09minIn this video, we’re going to talk about three words. With these three teeny words, you can say (and compare) a million different things! Didn’t understand something? Watch these: How Words Work The Sexualization of Nouns Plural Forms of Nouns Adjectives Adverbs All Spanish Tidbits More Fun with Words! Fun with Words (premium course) The […]
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De Vs. Sobre Vs. Acerca De [Spanish Tidbit #12]
12/09/2017 Duration: 07min“About” can mean many things in English. In this video, you’ll see three different ways to say ONE of them: de, sobre & acerca de. More videos like this: How Words Work How Prepositions Work Por Vs. Par, An Introduction Prepositions with Verbs All Spanish Tidbits More Fun with Words! Fun with Words (premium course) […]
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Recordar Vs. Acordarse [Spanish Tidbit #11]
05/09/2017 Duration: 07min“Recordar” and “Acordarse”. Two simple words. Yet they’re kind of confusing. In this video, we go over how they’re the same AND how they’re different. More videos like this: How Words Work Reflexive Verbs Indirect Object Pronouns All Spanish Tidbits More Fun with Words! Fun with Words (premium course) The Spanish Dude Newsletter: Subscribe to […]
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Bajar & Subir [Spanish Tidbit #10]
29/08/2017 Duration: 07minWhen they use “bajar” and “subir” like we use “go down” and “go up”–these are simple words. Things get weird when they use them totally differently! In this video, we talk about the weird stuff =) More videos like this: How Words Work How Prepositions Work Reflexive Verbs Deber is Weird Enviar Vs. Mandar Beber […]
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Beber Vs. Tomar [Spanish Tidbit #9]
22/08/2017 Duration: 04minDo you know when to use “beber” and when to use “tomar”? It’s not JUST a regional difference. Watch this video to find out! More videos like this: How Words Work Deber is Weird Enviar Vs. Mandar Saber Vs. Conocer All Spanish Tidbits Build Your Vocabulary Fast! Fun with Words (premium course) The Spanish Dude […]
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Enviar Vs. Mandar
16/08/2017 Duration: 04minMore videos like this: How Words Work Deber is Weird All Spanish Tidbits Build Your Vocabulary Fast! Fun with Words (premium course) The Spanish Dude Newsletter: Subscribe to The Spanish Dude Newsletter to get notified first when I post a new video + discounts + videos not available to the public. Appear in a future […]
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NEW: Deber is Weird [Spanish Tidbit]
10/08/2017 Duration: 05minMore videos like this: How Words Work Saber Vs. Conocer All Spanish Tidbits Build Your Vocabulary Fast! Fun with Words (premium course) The Spanish Dude Newsletter: Subscribe to The Spanish Dude Newsletter to get notified first when I post a new video + discounts + videos not available to the public. Appear in a future […]
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How to Learn Spanish, Part #2
01/06/2017 Duration: 28minGet the First 2 Modules of BOTH Verb Courses Free! Get instant (and free) access to Module #1 and Module #2 of BOTH Verb Conjugation Boot Camps! IMPORTANT: Watch Part #1 First! How to Learn Spanish, Part #1 Strategy Videos The Flashcard Strategy The Conjugation Strategy The Bare Minimum Method The Puzzle Strategy The Song […]