Show overview
Study Spanish Anywhere has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 57 episodes, alongside 2 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 10 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence, with the show now in its 2nd season.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 9 min and 16 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Education show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 weeks ago, with 13 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 20 episodes published. Published by Pilar Argueta.
From the publisher
Welcome to Study Spanish Anywhere, the podcast. I’m Pilar, your Guatemalan Spanish teacher. This podcast is designed for English speakers who want to improve their Spanish listening comprehension and vocabulary through real, clear, and natural Spanish. Each episode explores Guatemalan culture, traditions, history, and food, while also sharing my personal experiences as a migrant living in the United States. Learn Spanish through stories, culture, and real-life experiences. ✨ Subscribe and join me on this Spanish-learning journey.
Latest Episodes
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How to Talk About Earthquakes in Spanish | B1–B2
Regresando a casa después de años | Talk About Your Trip in Spanish.
Mi viaje de Seattle a Guatemala |Talk About your travels in Spanish
¿Cómo fue vivir el Mundial en Seattle? Past tenses listening practice
When Do You Say Me gusta, Me ha gustado, or Me gustó?
Don't Mess Up the Subjunctive! Expressing Opinions About the 2026 World Cup
Seattle went crazy! | 2026 World Cup
Meet Claudia: One of Our Spanish Teachers | Intermediate Spanish Conversation (B1-B2)
S2 Ep 29Learn Spanish Naturally | Morning Meditation with Imperatives
bonusThis guided meditation helps Spanish learners practice real, useful Spanish while relaxing the body and mind. You’ll listen to Spanish imperatives used naturally, the same language needed to give instructions, follow directions, and feel more confident in everyday situations.This episode is ideal if you understand Spanish but feel blocked when speaking, want calm listening practice, or prefer learning without stress.Relax, breathe, and let Spanish flow naturally.Follow this podcast for more Spanish listening practice. A practical course focused on Spanish imperatives with exercises, audios, songs, and guided practice is coming soon.Save this episode and come back whenever you need calm Spanish practice.📄 You can find the full transcript and key vocabulary on my website.https://www.studyspanishanywhere.com/podcast/morning-meditation-with-imperatives📌 Subscribe, like, and hit the bell 🔔 to keep learning Spanish with authentic stories and cultural lessons every week!✨ Book your Spanish lesson now 👉 https://calendly.com/studyspanishanywhere/lessons-with-piliINSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/studyspanishanywhere/FACEBOOK 📲 https://www.facebook.com/Studyspanishanywhere🎙️ Find the podcast on: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4m80iQtSXJVyclj8nJXmaQAPPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/study-spanish-anywhere/id1561577054AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/749f932b-40cf-463e-8c37-dcd2924c417d/study-spanish-anywhereGracias por escucharme.
S2 Ep 28Día de Reyes en Guatemala
January 6th marks Three Kings Day, a tradition that means very different things around the world.In this episode, I share how Día de Reyes is experienced in Guatemala — not as a big celebration, but as a cultural moment connected to family, food, and the end of the Christmas season.You’ll learn:✨ where this tradition comes from✨ who the Three Wise Men are✨ what Guatemalan families usually do on this day✨ why the Rosca de Reyes is so important✨ and how Three Kings Day connects to CandlemasThis episode is explained in clear, slow Spanish, perfect for intermediate learners (B1–B2) who want to learn Spanish through real culture.Happy Three Kings Day and happy learning! 🤍📄 Extras available:Transcription, vocabulary list, and listening comprehension exercises are available on my website. https://www.studyspanishanywhere.com/podcast/dia-de-reyes-en-guatemala📌 Subscribe, like, and hit the bell 🔔 to keep learning Spanish with authentic stories and cultural lessons every week!✨ Book your Spanish trial lesson now 👉 https://calendly.com/studyspanishanyw... INSTAGRAM 📲 https://www.instagram.com/studyspanishanywhere/FACEBOOK 📲 https://www.facebook.com/Studyspanishanywhere🎙️ Find the podcast on: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1K5tLm5oYz8zpE34UUWoD2?si=6d7db1a27e5a4b60APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/study-spanish-anywhere/id1561577054AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/749f932b-40cf-463e-8c37-dcd2924c417d/study-spanish-anywhereGracias por escucharme.
S2 Ep 26Guatemalan Rice Tamales for Christmas
In this video, I take you into my kitchen to make Guatemalan rice tamales, also known as pachitos, a traditional Christmas dish that takes time, patience, and a lot of love.I’m from Guatemala, and this year I decided to make pachitos for my American family so they could experience a small but meaningful part of Guatemalan Christmas culture. From soaking and grinding the rice, to preparing the recado (sauce), wrapping the tamales, and steaming them for hours, I share the entire process step by step.This video is also a Spanish learning experience. As you watch, you’ll hear real, natural Spanish used in context, connected to food, family, and traditions. It’s perfect for Spanish learners who want to improve their listening skills while learning about Latin American culture.📚 Want to learn Spanish through real stories and culture? Subscribe for more Spanish content and cultural experiences from Guatemala!📄 Extras available:Transcription, vocabulary list, and listening comprehension exercises are available on my website. https://www.studyspanishanywhere.com/podcast/guatemalan-christmas-food-making-rice-tamales📌 Subscribe, like, and hit the bell 🔔 to keep learning Spanish with authentic stories and cultural lessons every week!✨ Book your Spanish trial lesson now 👉 https://calendly.com/studyspanishanyw... INSTAGRAM 📲 https://www.instagram.com/studyspanishanywhere/FACEBOOK 📲 https://www.facebook.com/Studyspanishanywhere🎙️ Find the podcast on: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1K5tLm5oYz8zpE34UUWoD2?si=6d7db1a27e5a4b60APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/study-spanish-anywhere/id1561577054AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/749f932b-40cf-463e-8c37-dcd2924c417d/study-spanish-anywhereGracias por escucharme.
S2 Ep 25Guatemalan Christmas Traditions
In this episode with me you’ll learn how Christmas is celebrated in Guatemala through a personal story told in clear, natural Spanish.This episode is perfect for English speakers learning Spanish who want to:- Improve listening comprehension with real, slow, and understandable Spanish- Learn useful vocabulary related to Christmas, traditions, and family- Discover Guatemalan culture and traditions from a native speaker’s experienceI share how the Christmas season begins in Guatemala, the meaning of traditions like the Burning of the Devil, posadas, Christmas Eve, typical food, family gatherings, and what makes Guatemalan Christmas unique.✨ What you’ll practice in this episode:-Listening to Spanish in context-Cultural vocabulary and expressions-Understanding past and present tense in storytelling-Learning Spanish beyond textbooks📄 Extras available:Transcription, vocabulary list, and listening comprehension exercises are available on my website. https://www.studyspanishanywhere.com/podcast/guatemalan-christmas-traditions📌 Subscribe, like, and hit the bell 🔔 to keep learning Spanish with authentic stories and cultural lessons every week!✨ Book your Spanish trial lesson now 👉 https://calendly.com/studyspanishanyw... INSTAGRAM 📲 https://www.instagram.com/studyspanishanywhere/FACEBOOK 📲 https://www.facebook.com/Studyspanishanywhere🎙️ Find the podcast on: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/1K5tLm5oYz8zpE34UUWoD2?si=6d7db1a27e5a4b60APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/study-spanish-anywhere/id1561577054AMAZON: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/749f932b-40cf-463e-8c37-dcd2924c417d/study-spanish-anywhereGracias por escucharme. #LearnSpanish #spanishforbeginners #spanishteacher #navidad #christmas #guatemala
S2 Ep 24Thanksgiving en Español | Traditions, History & Vocabulary
Learn Spanish while understanding one of the most important celebrations in the United States!Today I guide you, through the history, meaning, and essential vocabulary of Thanksgiving.In Guatemala —and in many Latin American countries— we don’t celebrate this day, but in the United States, Thanksgiving is a huge tradition that brings millions of families together every year.In this episode, I explain what Thanksgiving is, how it started, how it’s celebrated today, and the key Spanish words and expressions you need to understand this holiday.💬 Transcript and vocabulary list available at: https://www.studyspanishanywhere.com/podcast/thanksgiving-en-espanolIf you enjoy the podcast, don’t forget to share it and leave a review — it really helps me reach more Spanish learners around the world. 💛🎙️ Follow and rate this podcast if you enjoy learning Spanish with me. ✨ Book your trial lesson now! 👉https://calendly.com/studyspanishanywhere/consultation-call 📢 Follow me in my social media🔹 Instagram 📲 https://www.instagram.com/studyspanishanywhere/🔹 Facebook 📲https://www.facebook.com/Studyspanishanywhere🎙️ Suscríbete a mi podcast en Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1K5tLm5oYz8zpE34UUWoD2?si=f3fdf87efef7446e🎙️ Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/study-spanish-anywhere/id1561577054
S2 Ep 23Día de muertos in Guatemala 💀 | 4 Traditions You Didn’t Know
In this special episode, I’ll take you on a journey through Guatemala to explore how we celebrate the Day of the Dead in my country. 🇬🇹You’ve probably heard about this day in Mexico, but here in Guatemala, we have our own colorful and spiritual traditions — full of art, faith, food, and family.🪁 The Giant Kites of Sumpango — messages to heaven made of color and paper.🐎 The Horse Race in Todos Santos Cuchumatán — a brave ritual that honors ancestors and Mother Earth.🕯️ A Candle for the Blessed Souls in Salcajá — a magical night of light and devotion.🥗 El Fiambre — the traditional dish that brings families together every year.You’ll learn about Guatemala’s rich culture while practicing your Spanish listening comprehension in a natural, authentic way.This episode is perfect for intermediate to advanced learners (B1–C2) who love learning Spanish through real stories and Latin American traditions.💬 Transcript and vocabulary list available at:https://www.studyspanishanywhere.com/podcast/tradiciones-unicas-del-dia-de-muertos-en-guatemalaIf you enjoy the podcast, don’t forget to share it and leave a review — it really helps me reach more Spanish learners around the world. 💛🎙️ Follow and rate this podcast if you enjoy learning Spanish with me. ✨ Book your trial lesson now! 👉https://calendly.com/studyspanishanywhere/consultation-call 📢 Follow me in my social media🔹 Instagram 📲 https://www.instagram.com/studyspanishanywhere/🔹 Facebook 📲https://www.facebook.com/Studyspanishanywhere🎙️ Suscríbete a mi podcast en Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1K5tLm5oYz8zpE34UUWoD2?si=f3fdf87efef7446e🎙️ Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/study-spanish-anywhere/id1561577054
S2 Ep 22Mi Cumpleaños | Practice Past Tenses
In this episode, I’ll take you with me to celebrate my birthday in a magical pumpkin farm in Washington, USA. 🎃As you listen, you’ll hear all the Spanish past tenses in action — from pretérito indefinido and imperfecto to pretérito perfecto, pluscuamperfecto, and even the imperfect and pluperfect subjunctive.This story will help you:🌻 Improve your listening comprehension with real, natural Spanish.💬 Understand how and when each past tense is used in context.❤️ Connect emotionally with the language through authentic storytelling.If you’ve ever struggled to tell stories or describe memories in Spanish, this episode will help you hear how native speakers naturally mix past tenses to sound fluent and expressive.🎧 Listen, enjoy, and learn Spanish while traveling through a colorful autumn day full of laughter, pumpkins, and grammar in action.💬 Visit my website studyespanishanywhere.com for:The full transcriptVocabulary listGrammar table of all past tenses used in the episodePractice activitiesPerfect for upper-intermediate to advanced learners (C1–C2) who want to improve fluency and confidence through storytelling. 🌻🎧 Transcript + vocabulary on my website💬 Tell me in the comments: ¿Qué harás este fin de semana?🎙️ Follow and rate this podcast if you enjoy learning Spanish with me. ✨ Book your trial lesson now! 👉https://calendly.com/studyspanishanywhere/consultation-call 📢 Follow me in my social media🔹 Instagram 📲 https://www.instagram.com/studyspanishanywhere/🔹 Facebook 📲https://www.facebook.com/Studyspanishanywhere🎙️ Suscríbete a mi podcast en Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1K5tLm5oYz8zpE34UUWoD2?si=f3fdf87efef7446e🎙️ Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/study-spanish-anywhere/id1561577054
S2 Ep 21This Will Be My Saturday | A Day in My Life (Future Tense)
Do you want to practice the future tense in Spanish with a real and easy-to-understand story?In this episode, I’ll tell you what my Saturday will be like — from the morning with my dogs 🐶, our walk at Sniffspot, and getting ready to go out, to the excitement of attending the Seattle Sounders soccer game ⚽.You’ll hear useful phrases to talk about your plans, expand your vocabulary, and improve your listening comprehension while learning a little about my life in Seattle 🇺🇸.Perfect for intermediate learners (B1–B2) 🎧 Transcript + vocabulary on my website💬 Tell me in the comments: ¿Qué harás este fin de semana?🎙️ Follow and rate this podcast if you enjoy learning Spanish with me. ✨ Book your trial lesson now! 👉https://calendly.com/studyspanishanywhere/consultation-call 📢 Follow me in my social media🔹 Instagram 📲 https://www.instagram.com/studyspanishanywhere/🔹 Facebook 📲https://www.facebook.com/Studyspanishanywhere🎙️ Suscríbete a mi podcast en Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1K5tLm5oYz8zpE34UUWoD2?si=f3fdf87efef7446e🎙️ Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/study-spanish-anywhere/id1561577054
S2 Ep 20El día de Independencia en Guatemala: Así lo celebramos
How is Independence Day celebrated in Guatemala? 🇬🇹In this episode, I’ll take you inside Guatemala’s biggest celebration: September 15th! From colorful school parades and marching bands to the famous Feria Centroamericana de la Independencia (Xelafer) in Quetzaltenango, discover how Guatemalans live this vibrant holiday with pride, culture, and tradition. 🎉This 9-minute lesson is perfect for Spanish learners (B1–C1) and curious travelers who want to:✅ Practice listening comprehension with real Spanish in context✅ Learn key Spanish vocabulary: desfile, abanderado, traje típico, carroza, antorcha 🔑✅ Explore unique Guatemalan traditions like the civic week at schools, folkloric dances, fireworks, and the unforgettable Xelafer fair🎧 You’ll not only improve your Spanish, but also experience how culture and language come together in real life — making your learning meaningful, fun, and travel-ready.📥 Get the transcript + exercises + full vocabulary list here:👉 https://www.studyspanishanywhere.com/podcast/asi-celebramos-la-independencia-en-guatemala🎙️ Follow and rate this podcast if you enjoy learning Spanish with me. ✨ Book your trial lesson now! 👉https://calendly.com/studyspanishanywhere/consultation-call 📢 Follow me in my social media🔹 Instagram 📲 https://www.instagram.com/studyspanishanywhere/🔹 Facebook 📲https://www.facebook.com/Studyspanishanywhere🎙️ Suscríbete a mi podcast en Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1K5tLm5oYz8zpE34UUWoD2?si=f3fdf87efef7446e🎙️ Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/study-spanish-anywhere/id1561577054 🔔Watch the video wtih transcriptions in Youtubehttps://youtu.be/dYcirC_u4HI#15deseptiembre #guatemala #independenceday #xelafer #quetzaltenango #feria