Viva Spanish - The Podcast

About Viva Spanish - The Podcast

The story of a broke kid from Lincoln @vivaspanishlee that ends up living and working in Madrid, learns Spanish, opens a Spanish language academy and even starts his own podcast! Anecdotes and stories of things that happened along the way with guests that have been a part of my journey, Viva Spanish students that are beginning their Spanish language journey now and other figures from the Spanish language learning world. Practical Spanish language pointers within discussions about mistakes made, lessons learnt and how you can progress your Spanish... @vivaspanishlee on Instagram and Facebook

Publisher

Lee Armstrong

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Jul 2023

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

37 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Oct 2026

   Why You DON'T Need Perfect Grammar to Speak Spanish 🇪🇸🗣️ (The "Level" Trap!)

   Do you hold yourself back from speaking Spanish because you feel your grammar "isn't good enough yet"? Or do you catch yourself waiting until you finally reach B1 or master the subjunctive before having a real conversation? You're not alone! In this episode of the Viva Spanish Podcast, Lee challenges one of language learning's biggest myths: the idea that grammar terminology and textbook rules must come before conversation. Discover why native speakers can rarely define their own grammar, why...

2. 

   15 Oct 2026

   Why Locals Switch to English When You Speak Spanish 🇪🇸🍽️ (And Why It’s NOT Your Fault!)

   Why Locals Switch to English When You Speak Spanish 🇪🇸🍽️ (And Why It’s NOT Your Fault!) Have you ever walked into a café or restaurant in Spain, proudly said a few words in Spanish, only for the waiter to reply straight back in English? You're not alone! In this episode of the Viva Spanish Podcast, Lee breaks down one of the biggest confidence killers for language learners: the dreaded English switch. Discover why locals replying in English is almost never an assessment of your ability,...

3. 

   7 Oct 2026

   How to Keep a Spanish Conversation Going (Without Overthinking Grammar!) 🇪🇸🗣️

   Tired of Spanish conversations feeling like a job interview or interrogation? You're not alone! In this episode of the Viva Spanish Podcast, Lee breaks down a simple 4-step formula that will help you hold natural, flowing conversations in Spanish—even if you only know basic vocabulary. Learn how to break out of stiff "question-and-answer" patterns, buy yourself time to think, and get maximum mileage out of the Spanish you already know! 📝 WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE: The "Interrogation" Trap...

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