What's the fastest way to learn Spanish? Learn from amazing Spanish teachers who are willing to share their language learning tactics.Finding a mentor who has already done it will help you avoid common mistakes, and ultimately save you time and money. With the abundance of Spanish teachers and information available today, there's really no reason to try learning a new language by yourself.This could be finding a private teacher to take Spanish lessons with (like Rype), or it could be dipping your toe into digital content online, such as reading blogs, listening to podcasts, or watching videos.In today's post, we'll share with you the top 15 Spanish teachers who will teach you Spanish for free through blogs, podcasts, and Youtube videos.Hope it helps, and share it with a friend who wants to learn how to speak Spanish!
Spanish Blogs
For Spanish learners who feel more comfortable learning via reading, blogs are a great place to get started. Here are top 5 Spanish blogs that will help you learn the basics.1. Peppy BurroFavorite post: 21 Common Spanish Expressions in Latin AmericaGood for: BeginnersPeppy Burro is an informative Spanish blog started by Amit. The blog contains books, tools, and useful articles on the basic Spanish materials. The majority of the articles focus on Latin American Spanish, which is great for anyone looking to travel to South America, Mexico, etcetera.
2. Spanish MamaFavorite post: Preschool Spanish For Kids - Buenos DiasGood for: Beginners, KidsSpanish Mama brings a unique angle compared to other Spanish blogs by positioning herself as a Spanish learning resource for kids. Her content includes poems, songs, and beginner lessons for preschool students.
3. Language TsarFavorite post: What are the Differences and Similarities in Spanish and Portuguese?Good for: All levelsConor, the founder of Language Tsar, speaks 8 languages fluently! One of them is Espanol, and his blog caters to all levels from beginners to advanced levels. He even goes above and beyond to write some of his blog posts in actual Spanish! For travel lovers, who are learning a language to explore the world, you'll also find his travel videos fascinating.
4. FluentUFavorite post: How to Immerse Yourself in Spanish When You Don't Live AbroadGood for: BeginnersFluentU is a popular language blog, and shares high-level to in-depth articles for learning Spanish faster.
5. Rype Spanish BlogFavorite post: Complete Guide on How to Learn Spanish For BeginnersGood for: Beginners, IntermediatesOur Spanish blog contains a ton of informative tutorials, resources, and tools to help you learn Spanish faster. From in-depth Spanish video classes to beginner guides, you'll find what you're looking for here.
For more recommendations on blogs to read to learn Spanish, check out our post on Spanish Blogs.
Youtube Channels in Spanish
For all the visual learners out there, watching videos on Youtube will not only be more entertaining for you, but you may retain more information. Here are our top 5 favorites that you should check out.6. Butterfly SpanishGood for: BeginnersLorna is an amazing Spanish teacher who exudes passion and love for the language. She's one of the top Youtube vloggers for Spanish with over 100,000 subscribers on our channel. Her personality alone will have you captivated for hours! Here's a taste (below) of what her videos are like.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REfVPiP-4Zs7. Lightspeed SpanishGood for: Beginners, IntermediatesAnother great Youtube channel is Lightspeed Spanish. Cynthia (from Spain) and Gordon (from the UK) are great complementary Spanish teachers for English speakers learning Spanish. They'll offer Spanish lessons on basic skills for beginners to more intermediate levels.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsLj4GyNvYQ8. eHowGood for: BeginnersMost of you are likely familiar with eHow. Did you know they also offer Spanish lessons online? If you're familiar with their brand, then you probably know that they focus on high-level content for beginners. Don't expect in-depth tutorials in this channel, but you will find basic Spanish materials for starting out.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLsUXDkVKYA9. The Spanish BlogGood for: BeginnersLaura offers informative Spanish video lessons in a presentation format that gets straight to the point. Whether you want to learn how to order at a restaurant, at a bar, or get around while traveling abroad, check out the channel.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLTYWI3nY6Y10. FluenzGood for: Beginners, Argentinian SpanishFluenz has a particular focus on Spanish from Argentina (Porteno). What we love about their channel is the high-quality production of their videos, in addition to the value they bring in their prepared content.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyJ-oP8YFroTo discover more videos to learn Spanish, check out our post on Spanish Youtube Channels.
Spanish Podcasts
Are you always on-the-go with a busy schedule? The majority of our members on Rype lead active lifestyles, and listening to Spanish podcasts is something we recommend. Reason being, it's a secondary activity, where you can be doing something else while learning.This is particularly valuable for those of you who already love listening to podcasts, you can simply subscribe to the shows we recommend below, and get started today.11. Coffee Break SpanishGood for: Beginners, IntermediatesCoffee Break Spanish is likely one of the most popular shows out there for Spanish. To give you some context, it's based around real-life conversations between the two hosts. It gives you an authentic feel of how a regular conversation will go between two people in Spanish.
12. Spanish ObsessedGood for: BeginnersSpanish Obsessed is less of a show, but more of a Spanish lesson series on audio. It contains beginner lessons such as describing the weather, basic greetings, how to express your emotions, and more.
13. Notes in SpanishGood for: Beginners, Intermediates, AdvancedNotes in Spanish is a hybrid of a show and a lesson series. With each episode, they tackle one specific Spanish lesson topic, and deep dive into it instead of focusing on generality. Particularly for those of you who are tired of listening to surface-level, beginner podcasts in Spanish, this could be the alternative you've been looking for.
14. EspanolistosGood for: BeginnersEspanolistos is less focused on deep Spanish lessons, but overall content around Spanish. This includes best places to travel, movies to watch in Spanish, food to eat, and more. It's more entertaining than a traditional podcast show, but the downside is that it's less tutorial focused.
15. News in Slow SpanishGood for: IntermediatesNews in Slow brings a unique show by reiterating current event news in slow speed. This is good news who loves their daily dose of what's happening around the world, because you can tackle two birds with one stone. We should note that this is catered for intermediate level Spanish learners because the vocabulary used in the news are slightly more advanced.
For more podcasts to learn Spanish, check out our post on Spanish Podcasts.
Which Spanish tutors were your favorite?
We'd love to hear what format you enjoy consuming Spanish learning content (i.e. blog, podcast, video), and which of the Spanish teachers we mentioned you most resonate with!