Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/spanish-from-scratch Colombian and English duo Liz and Rob teach you Spanish from zero. Assuming no prior knowledge, we equip you with phrases, vocabulary, and a decent base in grammar so you can level up as soon as possible! We guide you through the learning process, with periodic reviews so that you can make sure you've nailed it. We update frequently, so be sure to subscribe so as not to miss an episode! Also, don't forget to check out our world of Spanish materials, articles, audio and general obsession at SpanishObsessed.com! Spanish Obsessed ltd 7840f4f5-9792-5c75-828e-6600c963d3ef no en Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:41:53 +0000 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:31:29 +0000 https://spanishobsessed.com/spanish-from-scratch/ https://img.transistor.fm/ITWgwEFa24Mb0WNaTML56qXPXHmBExgomF3Y7sXq27w/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzIwMTMxLzE2MTc4/NjczNTgtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg https://spanishobsessed.com/spanish-from-scratch/ episodic Spanish Obsessed Colombian and English duo Liz and Rob teach you Spanish from zero. Assuming no prior knowledge, we equip you with phrases, vocabulary, and a decent base in grammar so you can level up as soon as possible! We guide you through the learning process, with periodic reviews so that you can make sure you've nailed it. We update frequently, so be sure to subscribe so as not to miss an episode! Also, don't forget to check out our world of Spanish materials, articles, audio and general obsession at SpanishObsessed.com! Colombian and English duo Liz and Rob teach you Spanish from zero. Rob Ashby No No 28 28 Spanish from Scratch 28: "Poder" full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/Spanish+from+Scratch/SFS+28.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/spanish-from-scratch-28/ We meet another stem changing verb: "poder" - "to be able to"

]]> We meet another stem changing verb: "poder" - "to be able to"

]]> Tue, 19 Jun 2018 11:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 723 We meet another stem changing verb: "poder" - "to be able to" We meet another stem changing verb: "poder" - "to be able to" spanish,conversation,learn,beginner,language,phrases No 27 27 Spanish from Scratch 27: "Querer" full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/Spanish+from+Scratch/spanish+from+scratch+27.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/spanish-from-scratch-27/ Learn about stem changing verbs, and meet the super-verb "querer"

]]> Learn about stem changing verbs, and meet the super-verb "querer"

]]> Tue, 19 Jun 2018 09:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 710 Learn about stem changing verbs, and meet the super-verb "querer" Learn about stem changing verbs, and meet the super-verb "querer" spanish,conversation,learn,beginner,language,phrases No 26 26 Spanish from Scratch 26 - Time expressions, and "fue" full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15197400 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/spanish-from-scratch-26/ Our final podcast on time, and you'll learn how to say dates, how to ask what day it is, and all about the word "fue".

]]> Our final podcast on time, and you'll learn how to say dates, how to ask what day it is, and all about the word "fue".

]]> Tue, 12 Jun 2018 14:05:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 663 Our final podcast on time, and you'll learn how to say dates, how to ask what day it is, and all about the word "fue". Our final podcast on time, and you'll learn how to say dates, how to ask what day it is, and all about the word "fue". spanish,language No 25 25 Spanish from Scratch 25: Days, months, and seasons full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/Spanish+from+Scratch/spanish+from+scratch+25.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/spanish-from-scratch-25/ Learn the days of the week, months, and seasons

]]> Learn the days of the week, months, and seasons

]]> Thu, 31 May 2018 11:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1216 Learn the days of the week, months, and seasons Learn the days of the week, months, and seasons spanish,conversation,learn,beginner,language,phrases No 24 24 Spanish from Scratch 24: Time and frequency full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/Spanish+from+Scratch/spanish+from+scratch+24.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/spanish-from-scratch-24/ Learn how to talk about units of time, and describe how often you do things

]]> Learn how to talk about units of time, and describe how often you do things

]]> Fri, 25 May 2018 10:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1288 Learn how to talk about units of time, and describe how often you do things Learn how to talk about units of time, and describe how often you do things spanish,conversation,learn,beginner,language,phrases No 23 23 Spanish from Scratch 23: Daily routine full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/SFS/spanish+from+scratch+23.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/spanish-from-scratch-23/ Learn how to describe your daily routine

]]> Learn how to describe your daily routine

]]> Fri, 18 May 2018 17:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 908 Learn how to describe your daily routine Learn how to describe your daily routine spanish,conversation,learn,beginner,language,phrases No 22 22 Spanish from Scratch 22: Telling the time full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/SFS/spanish+from+scratch+22.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/spanish-from-scratch-22/ Learn how to ask for and tell the time in Spanish.

]]> Learn how to ask for and tell the time in Spanish.

]]> Sun, 08 Apr 2018 17:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 867 Learn how to ask for and tell the time in Spanish. Learn how to ask for and tell the time in Spanish. spanish,conversation,learn,beginner,language,phrases No 21 21 Spanish from Scratch 21: Agreeing and disagreeing full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/Spanish+from+Scratch/spanish+from+scratch+21.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/spanish-from-scratch-21/ Discover how to agree and disagree politely in Spanish, and how to give your own opinion.

]]> Discover how to agree and disagree politely in Spanish, and how to give your own opinion.

]]> Sun, 01 Apr 2018 17:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 891 Discover how to agree and disagree politely in Spanish, and how to give your own opinion. Discover how to agree and disagree politely in Spanish, and how to give your own opinion. spanish,conversation,learn,beginner,language,phrases No 20 20 Spanish from Scratch 20: Apologising and making mistakes full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/Spanish+from+Scratch/SFS+20+final.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/spanish-from-scratch-20/ Learn some of the most useful phrases for apologising, as well as how to talk about making mistakes in Spanish.

]]> Learn some of the most useful phrases for apologising, as well as how to talk about making mistakes in Spanish.

]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2017 17:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1172 Learn some of the most useful phrases for apologising, as well as how to talk about making mistakes in Spanish. Learn some of the most useful phrases for apologising, as well as how to talk about making mistakes in Spanish. spanish,conversation,learn,beginner,language,phrases No 19 19 Spanish from Scratch 19: Shopping full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/Spanish+from+Scratch/spanish+from+scratch+19.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/spanish-from-scratch-19/ Having learnt the numbers, we do a little more practice and then start using them with one of the most common scenarios: shopping. Learn relevant phrases around shopping, including asking about prices, making an order, and other shopping vocabulary

]]> Having learnt the numbers, we do a little more practice and then start using them with one of the most common scenarios: shopping. Learn relevant phrases around shopping, including asking about prices, making an order, and other shopping vocabulary

]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 864 Having learnt the numbers, we do a little more practice and then start using them with one of the most common scenarios: shopping. Learn relevant phrases around shopping, including asking about prices, making an order, and other shopping vocabulary Having learnt the numbers, we do a little more practice and then start using them with one of the most common scenarios: shopping. Learn relevant phrases around shopping, including asking about prices, making an order, and other shopping vocabulary spanish,conversation,learn,beginner,language,phrases No 18 18 Spanish from Scratch 18: Numbers full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/Spanish+from+Scratch/spanish+from+scratch+18.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/spanish-from-scratch-18/ Learn the numbers, from 1 – 1,000,000. You’ll discover the basic patterns behind Spanish numbers, and that you only really need to learn about twenty numbers!

]]> Learn the numbers, from 1 – 1,000,000. You’ll discover the basic patterns behind Spanish numbers, and that you only really need to learn about twenty numbers!

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2017 17:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1091 Learn the numbers, from 1 – 1,000,000. You’ll discover the basic patterns behind Spanish numbers, and that you only really need to learn about twenty numbers! Learn the numbers, from 1 – 1,000,000. You’ll discover the basic patterns behind Spanish numbers, and that you only really need to learn about twenty numbers! spanish,conversation,learn,beginner,language,phrases No 17 17 Spanish from Scratch 17: Going out full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/Spanish+from+Scratch/From+scratch+17.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/spanish-from-scratch-17/ Lis and Rob talk about going out, and teach you phrases to make evening plans.

]]> Lis and Rob talk about going out, and teach you phrases to make evening plans.

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2017 17:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 708 Lis and Rob talk about going out, and teach you phrases to make evening plans. Lis and Rob talk about going out, and teach you phrases to make evening plans. spanish,conversation,learn,beginner,language,phrases No 16 16 Spanish from Scratch 16 full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15197468 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/spanish-from-scratch-16/ Learn about an incredibly useful verb: "haber"

]]> Learn about an incredibly useful verb: "haber"

]]> Sat, 10 Jun 2017 14:16:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 579 Learn about an incredibly useful verb: "haber" Learn about an incredibly useful verb: "haber" spanish,haber No 15 15 Spanish from Scratch 15 full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/Spanish+from+Scratch/From+scratch+15.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/spanish-from-scratch-15/ We take a break from grammar to explore transport

]]> We take a break from grammar to explore transport

]]> Sat, 03 Jun 2017 17:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 748 We take a break from grammar to explore transport We take a break from grammar to explore transport spanish,conversation,learn,beginner,language,phrases No 14 14 Spanish from Scratch 14 full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/Spanish+from+Scratch/From+scratch+14.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/spanish-from-scratch-14/ We look at two ways of referring to the future, without even using the future tense!

]]> We look at two ways of referring to the future, without even using the future tense!

]]> Fri, 02 Jun 2017 17:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 926 We look at two ways of referring to the future, without even using the future tense! We look at two ways of referring to the future, without even using the future tense! spanish,conversation,learn,beginner,language,phrases No 13 13 Spanish from Scratch 13 full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/Spanish+from+Scratch/From+scratch+13.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/spanish-from-scratch-13/ Learn how to talk about “obligation” in Spanish – telling someone what to do! We look at two ways of doing this, exploring the constructions “tener que” and “hay que”.

]]> Learn how to talk about “obligation” in Spanish – telling someone what to do! We look at two ways of doing this, exploring the constructions “tener que” and “hay que”.

]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2017 17:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1058 Learn how to talk about “obligation” in Spanish – telling someone what to do! We look at two ways of doing this, exploring the constructions “tener que” and “hay que”. Learn how to talk about “obligation” in Spanish – telling someone what to do! We look at two ways of doing this, exploring the constructions “tener que” and “hay que”. spanish,conversation,learn,beginner,language,phrases No 12 12 Spanish from Scratch 12 full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/Spanish+from+Scratch/From+scratch+12.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/spanish-from-scratch-12/ Use the adjectives we’ve learned to form superlatives – the biggest, the tallest, the most expensive, etc.

]]> Use the adjectives we’ve learned to form superlatives – the biggest, the tallest, the most expensive, etc.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2017 17:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 537 Use the adjectives we’ve learned to form superlatives – the biggest, the tallest, the most expensive, etc. Use the adjectives we’ve learned to form superlatives – the biggest, the tallest, the most expensive, etc. spanish,conversation,learn,beginner,language,phrases No 11 11 Spanish from Scratch 11 full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/Spanish+from+Scratch/From+scratch+11.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/spanish-from-scratch-11/ Learn how to use comparatives in Spanish with the adjectives from last podcast

]]> Learn how to use comparatives in Spanish with the adjectives from last podcast

]]> Tue, 30 May 2017 17:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 693 Learn how to use comparatives in Spanish with the adjectives from last podcast Learn how to use comparatives in Spanish with the adjectives from last podcast spanish,conversation,learn,beginner,language,phrases No 10 10 Spanish from Scratch 10 full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/Spanish+from+Scratch/From+scratch+10.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/spanish-from-scratch-10/ An introduction to adjectives. Learn a few Spanish adjectives, and how to describe things.

]]> An introduction to adjectives. Learn a few Spanish adjectives, and how to describe things.

]]> Mon, 29 May 2017 17:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 587 An introduction to adjectives. Learn a few Spanish adjectives, and how to describe things. An introduction to adjectives. Learn a few Spanish adjectives, and how to describe things. spanish,conversation,learn,beginner,language,phrases No 9 9 Spanish from Scratch 9 full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/Spanish+from+Scratch/From+scratch+9.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/spanish-from-scratch-9/ We look at "coming and going" - "venir" e "ir", talking about where to go, and how to make future plans. We also look at one way of practising your verb conjugations so that they become second nature!

]]> We look at "coming and going" - "venir" e "ir", talking about where to go, and how to make future plans. We also look at one way of practising your verb conjugations so that they become second nature!

]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2014 17:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 984 We look at "coming and going" - "venir" e "ir", talking about where to go, and how to make future plans. We also look at one way of practising your verb conjugations so that they become second nature! We look at "coming and going" - "venir" e "ir", talking about where to go, and how to make future plans. We also look at one way of practising your verb conjugations so that they become second nature! spanish,conversation,learn,beginner,language,phrases No 8 8 Spanish from Scratch 8 full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/Spanish+from+Scratch/From+scratch+8.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/spanish-from-scratch-8/ We move on to talking about "doing", with a focus on the continuous tense. Learn how to say things like "I'm running", "she's going" and more. Make sure that you've listened to the previous podcasts, because we step it up a gear in this podcast!

]]> We move on to talking about "doing", with a focus on the continuous tense. Learn how to say things like "I'm running", "she's going" and more. Make sure that you've listened to the previous podcasts, because we step it up a gear in this podcast!

]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2014 17:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 977 We move on to talking about "doing", with a focus on the continuous tense. Learn how to say things like "I'm running", "she's going" and more. Make sure that you've listened to the previous podcasts, because we step it up a gear in this podcast! We move on to talking about "doing", with a focus on the continuous tense. Learn how to say things like "I'm running", "she's going" and more. Make sure that you've listened to the previous podcasts, because we step it up a gear in this podcast! spanish,conversation,learn,beginner,language,phrases No 7 7 Spanish from Scratch 7 full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/Spanish+from+Scratch/From+scratch+7.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/spanish-from-scratch-7/ Learn how to use "ser" and "estar"

]]> Learn how to use "ser" and "estar"

]]> Wed, 11 Dec 2013 17:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1131 Learn how to use "ser" and "estar" Learn how to use "ser" and "estar" spanish,conversation,learn,beginner,language,phrases No 6 6 Spanish from Scratch 6: The "go" verbs full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/Spanish+from+Scratch/From+scratch+6.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/spanish-from-scratch-6/ We cover how to conjugate a set of irregular verbs, known as the "go" verbs. These are extremely common, and learning how to conjugate these properly is crucial!

]]> We cover how to conjugate a set of irregular verbs, known as the "go" verbs. These are extremely common, and learning how to conjugate these properly is crucial!

]]> Sat, 02 Nov 2013 17:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 585 We cover how to conjugate a set of irregular verbs, known as the "go" verbs. These are extremely common, and learning how to conjugate these properly is crucial! We cover how to conjugate a set of irregular verbs, known as the "go" verbs. These are extremely common, and learning how to conjugate these properly is crucial! spanish,conversation,learn,beginner,language,phrases No 5 5 Spanish from Scratch 5: Interviews 2 full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/Spanish+from+Scratch/From+scratch+5.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/spanish-from-scratch-5/ We cover the conjugations and pronouns in the present simple which we missed last time, and use these to ask more questions.

]]> We cover the conjugations and pronouns in the present simple which we missed last time, and use these to ask more questions.

]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 19:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1250 We cover the conjugations and pronouns in the present simple which we missed last time, and use these to ask more questions. We cover the conjugations and pronouns in the present simple which we missed last time, and use these to ask more questions. spanish,conversation,learn,beginner,language,phrases No 4 4 Spanish from Scratch 4: Interviews full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/Spanish+from+Scratch/From+scratch+4.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/spanish-from-scratch-4/ Conjugate regular verbs and ask questions in Spanish

]]> Conjugate regular verbs and ask questions in Spanish

]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 1189 Conjugate regular verbs and ask questions in Spanish Conjugate regular verbs and ask questions in Spanish spanish,conversation,learn,beginner,language,phrases No 3 3 Spanish from Scratch 3: In the Cafe full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/Spanish+from+Scratch/From+scratch+3.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/spanish-from-scratch-3/ Learn how to order things the Spanish way

]]> Learn how to order things the Spanish way

]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 841 Learn how to order things the Spanish way Learn how to order things the Spanish way spanish,conversation,learn,beginner,language,phrases No 2 2 Spanish from Scratch 2: Interests full https://s3.amazonaws.com/spanishobsessedpodcasts/Spanish+from+Scratch/From+scratch+2.mp3 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/spanish-from-scratch-2/ Talk about what you do and don't like

]]> Talk about what you do and don't like

]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:00:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 649 Talk about what you do and don't like Talk about what you do and don't like spanish,conversation,learn,beginner,language,phrases No 1 1 Spanish from Scratch 1: Introductions full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15197616 https://www.spanishobsessed.com/lessons/spanish-from-scratch-1/ Welcome to our first episode! Hola, y bienvenidos - hello, and welcome! We'll start you off on your Spanish journey by learning some ways of introducing yourself, and asking someone how they are. You'll find yourself coming back to these phrases again and again in all of your Spanish conversations, so it's a great place to start.

]]> Welcome to our first episode! Hola, y bienvenidos - hello, and welcome! We'll start you off on your Spanish journey by learning some ways of introducing yourself, and asking someone how they are. You'll find yourself coming back to these phrases again and again in all of your Spanish conversations, so it's a great place to start.

]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 15:34:00 +0000 Spanish Obsessed Spanish Obsessed 672 Welcome to our first episode! Hola, y bienvenidos - hello, and welcome! We'll start you off on your Spanish journey by learning some ways of introducing yourself, and asking someone how they are. You'll find yourself coming back to these phrases again and again in all of your Spanish conversations, so it's a great place to start. Welcome to our first episode! Hola, y bienvenidos - hello, and welcome! We'll start you off on your Spanish journey by learning some ways of introducing yourself, and asking someone how they are. You'll find yourself coming back to these phrases again and spanish No