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This is an introduction podcast for new users! You'll meet the SpanishPod team, and hear about some important information about how to learn Spanish on your terms with SpanishPod. Enjoy!

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ohmyspanish says

Hola, guys, I am from Beijing, China, glad to study here. anyone familar with Spanish coulde contact with me ? Hope that we can be friends.

November 3, 2008 from the Web.
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ducbien says

hello every body.i'm Bien, I' from VietNAm. please to meet every one

November 4, 2008 from the Web.
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erecu says

Hola todos,

I've probably heard every podcast from this site up until it went to a pay service. So I am finally getting around to the free trial to see what else is offered and to evaluate what level of subscription to sign up for.

I've been learning Spanish for a good number of years, but since I am basically self taught, I have a strange mix of strengths and weaknesses in my Spanish language knowledge/abilities.

November 15, 2008 from the Web.
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englishpodimae7 says

good

November 20, 2008 from the Web.
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toodlesbaby says

Hey you guys im in middle school and im trying to learn spanish for my colloge classes that they have provided us at the middle school

December 9, 2008 from the Web.
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lan_nguyen_jeans says

Hi, every one, I am Lan(Ms.), a sales staff from Hochiminh City, Vietnam. Your SpanishPod team is great.

I am working in a good homeware and giftware company. I love Spanish immediatly once I had a chance to hear my Spanish customers talked to each other by their native language. It sounds good.

Very busy but I am trying to learn this lovely language.

December 16, 2008 from the Web.
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crazyinsanebarbie says

I think spanish is a wonderful language, its bonita. I want to learn for myself. I want to know what everyones saying lol.

December 24, 2008 from the Web.
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horisa says

Spanish is one of my goals in 2009.

December 29, 2008 from the Web.
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otterbaby says

I am beginning my study to become an ESL teacher. I have taught school for 27 years as an elementary teacher and want to expand my knowledge base as well as become qualified for a possible career shift.I am excited about my Spanish Pod start!!

January 8, 2009 from the Web.
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valeria123 says

Hola

I`m from Kosovo (hope that you know where is Kosovo),me gusta mucho espanol idioma y epsero que me voy a ensenar muy pronto,because it`s an interesting language...

And also I hope that spanish pod es mejor website...Valeria

January 20, 2009 from the Web.
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lilianamata says

Hola Valeria

Bienvenida a SpanishPod y un saludo a Kosovo!

Otterbaby

Saludos! Si necesitas alguna lección en especifico, avísanos, podemos hacer lecciones de todo tipo, somos muy flexibles!

 

January 21, 2009 from the Web.
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saki18 says

hi my is stephanie and i really want to learn spanish, this is my first time on here and im abit lost and i would like to have please.

January 21, 2009 from the Web.
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martinillo says

saki18:

¡Bienvenida! You probably want to start with some newbie lessons.

Go to: Lessons > Channels > Newbie

and start with any of the lessons in that list. They are not ordered; you can start with whatever you like. Have fun!

January 21, 2009 from the Web.
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jgappa says

none

February 15, 2009 from the Web.
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jgappa says

I am pleased that you will give me a try!!!

joe g.

February 15, 2009 from the Web.
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jgappa says

I am pleased that you will give me a try!!!

joe g.

February 15, 2009 from the Web.
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jgappa says

I am pleased that you will give me a try!!!

joe g.

February 15, 2009 from the Web.
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jgappa says

I am pleased that you will give me a try!!!

joe g.

February 15, 2009 from the Web.
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jgappa says

thank hou for permitting me to use and learn about your program. I look forward to learning through your system.

thank you,

joe g.

February 15, 2009 from the Web.
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findusfunk says

There really needs to be very easily accessible clarity on what Spanish is being offered, I can't find any info on this anywhere on the site, it's tiresome searching page after page.

 

So European Spanish, Mexican Spanish, .... ????

February 16, 2009 from the Web.
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spanishlearners says

You will have a mix of spanish,Esti is european, Lili and Leo are mexican and lastly the master of roman languages JP. But the general idea is to have both of these. Unless you are high up on the food chain and mastered a lot of spanish and can understand the advnced media otherwise there is no point.

For your information there are words for countries that have different meanings for different countries that are neighbours (Peru, Columbia are some of these), I can assure you you will not notice these things until you are at least upper intermediate or above, better concentrate on your learning until you come to the bridge and that is a loooonnnngggg way ahead.

February 16, 2009 from the Web.
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cobre says

Also,  listen to the "Del Taco al Tango Series" for discussuions of regional differences. They often have guests from various countries so you can listen to Spaniards from Northern Spain, Spaniards from Eastern Spain, Argentinians, Peruvians, El Salvadorans, Columbians, etc.

Spanishlearners forgot to mention Marco_M our man from Ecuador who drops in quite often, though he actually works in the EnglishPod section.

February 16, 2009 from the Web.
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kiki615 says

Hi,everybody.I'm  from  China,I   want  to  learn  Spanish  with,glad  have  the  chance  to  study  with  you!Thank  you! 

February 27, 2009 from the Web.
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lolocarmen says

Hola,

I am living in Canada where we have limited exposure to the Spanish language. I have been studying Spanish in evening classes for a few years and we focus 90% on grammar and little on everday conversation. After all this time I can read Spanish, but can´t speak it very well and have a lot of difficulty understanding it when spoken to me. I am looking forward to working with Spanish Pod.

 

March 16, 2009 from the Web.
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donperigo says

lolocarmen

then you have come to the right place. bienvenidos

March 16, 2009 from the Web.
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mzadeh says

Hey everyone

I just got this website from my friend. He said it is a great place for learning spanish. I hope so.

April 2, 2009 from the Web.
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leoguerrero says

It is indeed the best! Let us know if we can help you with anything.

Leonardo

Customer Service Manager

April 3, 2009 from the Web.
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nani2009 says

i like science so i have to learn english and spainsh

 

July 4, 2009 from the Web.
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tocampo says

Hi! I just want to know will there be a distinction between the latin american spanish, spain spanish, etc. during the course? I grew up from the Philippines (and now living in the US) and our spanish is more from spain. Now, I have children who have spanish classes in school and quite surprised that their pronounciation of words are different from what I grew up with, e.g., Me Llamo (she pronounce it as me jamo). 'LL' as taught to us is pronounced as 'el-ye' and she says it differently. My hubby and I would explain to her the differences and how my native language have spanish words in it. I have to brush up with my spanish for my kids and also it would provide an edge with my work.  JP..you're a Kababayan!! I know you'll understand what I'm talking about :)

September 17, 2009 from the Web.
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hebamohamed says

holaa. me alegro mucho descubrir este sitio!! soy egipcia estudio la literatura espanola en la U y estoy tomando un  curso en el centro cultural espanol en el Cairo, soy en el nivel avanzado,  pero todavia tengo problemas en el pronunciacion de ciertas letras y el acento..espero q este sitio me ayude.. :)    

October 10, 2009 from the Web.
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blackrose253 says

hola. mi nina me introducio a e este sitio. vivo en EEUU. soy estudiante. tomando espanol pero es muy dificil y confundado. especialemente el grammer. es dificil para recontrar cuando usar por, para, y mucho mas.

October 10, 2009 from the Web.
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donperigo says

Hebamohamed

Bienvenido, es un buen sitio para mejorar tu accento y pronunciación. ¿cuáles letras?

Blackrose253

Hola. Español es confuso al principio especialmente la gramática. Lo importante es intentar. Escriba algo en español cada dia y mejorás. Te prometo. ¿Podemos ayudarte con preguntas especificas?

October 11, 2009 from the Web.
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hebamohamed says

donperigo

holaa donpreigo  gracias x la respuesta :)..letras  

como la "P" y" B" y tmbn tengo problema en la "Z"

October 11, 2009 from the Web.
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sukram says

It seems to me that some of the speakers have pretty heavy chinese accents. Anybody else notices that?

October 24, 2009 from the Web.
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cobre says

Interesting observation, what variety of chinese would that be? (heh heh heh)

This is episode 1.  These folks are almost fresh off the boat.

If you want to hear how much Chinese has changed Liliana's accent, compare this to one of the later lessons when she has learned chinese and cohosts a show over on chinese pod.

October 24, 2009 from the Web.
bababardwan says

wow, that's an interesting observation. I'll have to try and look out for that. I wonder if Lili is aware of it herself.

August 6, 2011 from the Web.
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user43522 says
hola! i am keen to learning the spanish language please make it easier for me thanks
October 27, 2009 from the Web.
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kevinflo says
>I also use flashcards as a study guide. It is much more fun, than the traditional books.Take a look at this site. It could be of help: <a href="http://www.funnelbrain.com/" rel="dofollow">spanish flashcards</a>

December 18, 2009 from the Web.
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donwillies says

hello every one an also a newbie in spanish i need some one to assist  me to learn it fast 

May 2, 2010 from the Web.
lilianamata says

donwillies

I recommend you listen to our newbie lessons and practice. After a while if you find them easy, then you can get to the next level.

May 9, 2010 from the Web.
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huiyin says

Hello everybody, i am Huiyin(惠银),and i am from Hunan, China. I am a newbie, but i want to learn Spanish, i actually know nothing about this fantastic language. I just signed in this website, and right now i am trying to download the lessons, however i don't know how to get those lessons. I would really appriciate if you could help me out.

May 26, 2010 from the Web.
donperigo says

hola y bienvenidos a spanishpod

you can click on the links under the lesson player to download individual lessons. On your spanishpod homepage there is a little floating window entitled "my personal RSS lesson feed" once you have set your feed options you can use an RSS aggregator to download multiple lessons.

use the menu at the foot of every page to access to lessons by difficuly or by themed sets

hope this helps. keep on asking questions

May 26, 2010 from the Web.
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salsae says

Hello :)

I'm Tasya and I learn Spanish bcs I rly interested to :D I love learning languages.

Now I'm a middle school student, 9th grade. Oyea I'm from Jakarta. Me alegra verte! Mucho gusto :D

July 9, 2010 from the Web.
lilianamata says

Hello BIENVENIDO!!!

Saludos a Jakarta!

July 13, 2010 from the Web.
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euqenia says

Hello everyone, I am Cameron of China. I like Spanish very much, I want to learn it well and speak fluently. I hope I can learn it with you all together.

July 11, 2010 from the Web.
lilianamata says

Great!

Bienvenido!

July 11, 2010 from the Web.
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donartemio says

¡Hola a todos! Soy Artem y soy un nuevo usuario de SpanishPod. Soy de Moscú, Rusia. Estoy estudiando en doctorado en la Universidad Estatal de Moscú. Soy biologo. Me gusta muchisimo todo que tiene que ver con la lengua española y la cultura de España o de América Latina. Ademas, estoy disfrutando aprendiendo las lenguas extranjeras. El español es mi tercera lengua extranjera (el inglés fue primero). Llevo más que 7 años aprendiendolo, primero por mi cuenta hace dos años, después durante el viaje a Perú y Ecuador y luego en Instituto Cervantes de Moscú. Acabé todos los cursos por allí (hasta C2) hace dos años y en mayo del año pasado aprobé el examen DELE (Diploma del Español como Lengua Extranjera). Hace unos meses por fin recibí mi diploma aquí en Moscú. Le argadecía mucho por corregir mis errores en español. ¡Saludos desde Rusia!

Hello everyone! I'm Artem and I'm a new user of SpanishPod. I come from Moscow, Russia. I'm getting my Ph.D at Moscow State University in biology. I'm a big fun of Spanish language and Spanish and Latin American culture. I like to study foreigne languages. Spanish is my 3 foreigne language (English was the 1st). I'm studing Spanish about 7 years already. I've started by my own by teach-your-self book and after 2 years of self education I decided to continue in the Cervantes Intitute in Moscow. I finished all the courses there (till C2) about 2 years ago and I passed the DELE exam (Spanish as Foreigne Language) last year May. And finally some months ago I got my diplome here in Moscow. It would be really nice if you could correct my mistakes in English. From Russia with love huhu :-)

July 12, 2010 from the Web.
lilianamata says

Donartemio

Bienvenido!

Qué buen nivel tienes! Me da mucho gusto tenerte en SpanishPod. Si quieres alguna lección en particular, dinos!

Saludos a Moscú!

July 13, 2010 from the Web.
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maryam786 says

Hello,

I don't know if this comment is a little late, but I am just learning Spanish. I speak French fluently and would LOVE to learn Spanish. But I have a little pronounication problem! I can't do the Spanish trill! Where should I go to find out how to improve my pronounication problem?

Thank you!

Maryam

September 29, 2010 from the Web.
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anna8 says

Welcome to SpanishPod, Maryam786!

Here's one place to start working on your trilled 'r' in Spanish. And be sure to read the comment section in that podcast -- there are some helpful suggestions from listeners!

Bonne chance!

September 30, 2010 from the Web.
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nudua says
October 5, 2010 from the Web.
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novaaa says

Hola amigos

Esto es mi primera vez a qui, yo estudio espanol desde hace 3 anos

soy egipcia, y me guesta mucho el espanol

Saludos

October 10, 2010 from the Web.
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198939 says

hola a todos amigos ,soy de china ,el nombre de china es Yang nan.tambien  puedes llamarme "estrella".Muchísmo gracias a Spanishpod,en aquí ,puedo estudiar dos tipos lenguas extranjeras。Quízas no saberías hay un provincia de china que se llama "Sichuan".Pero tienes que escuchar  la muchismo terromoto de china hace dos años.sí,el terromoto terribre ocurrío en mi lado. me gusta el español,siempre hay muchos errores cuando escribir.

saludos

January 11, 2011 from the Web.
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rpm764 says

hola! im rose. i want to learn spanish. i dont know where to start. can somebody help me? gracias!!

April 25, 2011 from the Web.
lilianamata says

Hi Rose

You can start with the newbie lessons and then go up from there.

April 26, 2011 from the Web.
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bababardwan says

awesome advice from donperigo above:

http://spanishpod.com/lessons/introduction-to-spanishpod?page=2#comment-5441

August 6, 2011 from the Web.

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