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Learning Resources — Listening In Spanish
Work on your Spanish listening skills with these podcasts, listening exercises and more tools for training your ear on the language.
Intermediate B1
Introducing Babbel’s Expert-Made Podcast: ‘Palabras Bravas’
Are you looking to add another dimension to your Spanish learning? We'd like to introduce you to our very first podcast for Spanish learners.
Beginner A2
Learning With Music: Babbel's Beginner Spanish Playlist
Check out our playlist, and follow along with our guide to pick up some language and cultural tips!
Beginner A2
Introducing Un Día En Español: A Spanish Learning Podcast
A Spanish-learning podcast featuring stories from a day in the life of ordinary Spanish speakers.
Upper Intermediate B2
9 TikTok Accounts To Follow If You're Learning Spanish
If you're already spending hours scrolling through TikTok, why not make it a little more challenging by learning at new language at the same time?
Upper Intermediate B2
9 YouTubers To Subscribe To If You're Learning Spanish
Whether you're into comedy, gaming or anything else, there's a YouTuber here who's sure to keep you motivated to keep learning Spanish.
Beginner A2
9 Podcasts To Listen To If You’re Learning Spanish
Podcasts are a great supplement to your language learning. Check out some of our favorites!
Intermediate B1
7 TV Shows You Can Stream To Help You Learn Spanish
Another great excuse for binge-watching TV.
Intermediate B1
5 Radio Stations To Tune Into To Learn Spanish
Take your language learning on air.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spanish Listening
To improve your Spanish listening skills, practice regularly with audio from native speakers—watch movies, listen to podcasts, follow news broadcasts, and engage in conversations. Focus on understanding the gist when you're starting: pick out key words, and gradually challenge yourself with different accents and speeds.
Yes, listening to Spanish music can help you learn the language! Songs expose you to new vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural expressions. Singing along also boosts memory and makes learning more fun.
While it would be great if you could just put on a podcast while you're napping, there’s little scientific evidence that passive listening while sleeping leads to meaningful language learning. Active engagement — listening, understanding, and practicing while awake — is much more effective for building real skills.
Active listening in Spanish means fully focusing on what you hear, trying to understand the meaning. It involves paying attention, asking questions if possible, and mentally processing the content, rather than just hearing sounds.
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