Whether it’s reading news, watching films or listening to music, everything on this list will inspire you to continue studying this beautiful language. Shall we begin?
When learning a language, it’s important to look for information everywhere: audio files, texts, music to name a few examples. The best way is to select different and valued sources of different types and carry on the process you started at school but in a more structured way, like a pro student. Here we go:
These podcasts are a great way of getting accustomed to the rhythm, tempo and intonation of Spanish speech:
Julia en la Onda: This podcast focuses on current news and also interesting debate topics.
Mexicano Slang: For those interested in Mexican Spanish and especially its more colloquial side, check out this podcast dedicated to teaching and breaking down Mexican slang.
There are also a lot of apps out there dedicated to helping you reach a high level of language proficiency step by step. Here are our two favorites:
BBC Spanish: Loads of great resources to facilitate your Spanish learning.
Another way to improve your level is by using useful YouTube channels. There are hundreds of people you can follow but we are especially impressed by these five great vloggers. They find fun ways to help you learn Spanish.
Pretty good, right?
This is a personal YouTube channel where a creator shares vlogs about everyday life, travel, and cultural experiences - including scenes from different places, reflections, and lifestyle content.
While the channel isn't explicitly a "Spanish learning channel," it can be useful for Spanish learners in an immersive way because:
Using channels like this alongside structured lessons can improve your understanding of everyday Spanish and cultural expressions.
María Español is a popular YouTube channel created by a native Spanish teacher from Spain who specializes in teaching Spanish to learners around the world.
Her videos focus on Spanish grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and real-life conversational Spanish, with lessons aimed mainly at intermediate and advanced learners (levels B1-C2). She explains common grammar topics like subjunctive, por vs para, and everyday expressions, and also offers listening practice and tips to sound more natural in Spanish.
Professor Jason (Spanish and Portuguese) is a language educator and linguistics expert who runs a long-standing YouTube channel dedicated to teaching both Spanish and Portuguese.
He is a professor of Spanish and associate dean at Missouri State University, with extensive experience in language teaching, curriculum development, and online language instruction.
His channel offers well-structured, clear lessons on Spanish (and Portuguese) grammar, pronunciation, and conversational topics, often explained in English for learners at various levels. His videos are organized into playlists by topic or level, making it easier for learners to follow a learning path, and he speaks slowly and clearly to support comprehension.
Because of this, many students use his channel for self-paced study to build foundational skills and improve listening and speaking confidence in these languages
SergiMartinSpanish is a YouTube channel run by Sergi Martín, an experienced Spanish teacher who creates fun, engaging lessons aimed at learners of all levels. On his channel you'll find explanations of grammar, vocabulary, everyday expressions, and even cultural or historical topics - often presented with humor and interesting examples to make learning feel natural rather than forced.
His videos include conversations, word origins, and explanations that help learners improve comprehension and pronunciation while also understanding how Spanish is used in real contexts. This blend of educational content and engaging storytelling makes SergiMartinSpanish a valuable resource for anyone serious about improving their Spanish.
TioSpanish is a Spanish learning resource (including a YouTube channel and educational site) that offers free lessons across grammar, vocabulary, and conversation topics, organized by level from beginner to advanced.
The videos and materials focus on everyday Spanish language elements like verbs, prepositions, numbers, common expressions, and practical conversations, making it easy for learners to pick up essential structures and vocabulary in an accessible way.
There are also themed lessons (like food vocabulary or expressions) and cultural content to deepen understanding of Spain and Spanish usage. TioSpanish is especially good for learners who want structured, topic-based lessons with clear explanations and practice.
And here's a brilliant song expressing frustration at discovering words can have different meanings depending on which part of the Spanish-speaking world you're in.
However, instead of putting you off Spanish, this is sure to only amplify your fondness of the language and motivate you to get a stronger grasp on its regional variations: Oh, how hard it is to speak Spanish!
If watching videos is your thing, this is a fantastic opportunity to get to know the Spanish media, with debate programs, soap operas, quiz shows, TV series and much more. In Spain there are more than 20 public channels with a lot on offer. We recommend:
RTVE: public channel. On its platform you will find four more channels, each with a different focus: cartoons, sports, politics and music.
Mitele: the leading TV channel in Spain can be found here and it is called Telecinco. This is a Mediaset online platform where you can find lots of talk-shows, reality shows and more. You can watch channels such as Cuatro, FDF, Boing, Energy and Divinity.
Atresplayer: the second private TV group in Spain, known for its TV shows and political debates. You will enjoy channels like Antena 3, laSexta, and other minor channels such as Atreseries, Neox, Nova and Mega.
Paramount Channel: cinema channel. Lately, it has also started broadcasting some TV series.
13tv: traditional channel with informative programs and political debates.
Disney Channel: channel for kids with a lot of cartoons.
A classic way to learn a language due to the high quality of journalists' writing. Reading news written in a formal and sophisticated register is a very good way of improving your level, learning some new idioms and discovering some amazing vocabulary.
A classic way to learn a language due to the high quality of journalists' writing. Reading news written in a formal and sophisticated register is a very good way of improving your level, learning some new idioms and discovering some amazing vocabulary.
Usual topics like society and sports are simpler than politics, but it generally depends on your level.
The most important Spanish (from Spain) newspapers (on paper or online) are:
Another source we suggest for finding interesting articles is specialized magazines. Listed below are a few magazines created by organisations in which experienced teachers write about particular elements of the Spanish language. You will also find awesome interviews, analysis and tips about how to prepare for a DELE exam.
These magazines are highly recommended guides to Spanish language education and the people behind it.
Revista redELE - Electronic magazine written by the Government and supporting the teaching of Spanish as a foreign language.
RutaELE - Non-profit magazine, without advertising and with no public or private financial support. You will find synonyms, antonyms, and verbs, as well as publishing rules.
SinoELE - Focusing on Chinese students of Spanish, this magazine tries to establish parameters on the teaching and cultural differences between both societies. There are also online resources and materials for classes.
Boletín ProfELE - Webinars, workshops and a lot of articles with useful information about teaching and learning Spanish and why so many people love the Spanish language.
Cuadernos Cervantes - Dedicated to teachers, students and curious people. You will find a list of content for grammar and methodology questions.
e-Aesla - Scientific magazine published by Instituto Cervantes' website with the best research carried out by AESLA (Spanish Society for Applied Linguistics).
Encuentro - Its purpose is to make grammar easier to understand.
Combine top-tier English lessons with afternoon strolls past world-famous museums, parks and landmarks.
There are some people who have a special affinity with the Spanish language. They love sharing their knowledge with the rest of the world and have therefore created a great community around their blogs. '
Aprende español en México' is the work of Andrea Chávez. She talks about colloquial Spanish, typical Mexican food, recipes, grammar mistakes…everything gets a mention on this wonderful space.
If you want to learn more about the Spanish spoken in North America, this is the place. One of the most popular blogs on the internet is 'Justifica tu respuesta'. You will find inspiration from the experience of a professor who talks about pedagogy, study methods and recommends books and other material for your daily training.
For kids and teenagers, 'La educateca' has videos, audio recordings and interviews where you can find informative content.
'Gigas de tiza' is a blog with a lot of specializations. Online resources to help you learn Spanish with recipes, social network and more. An extensive source to help you improve and delve deeper into the language.
Although using dictionaries to learn seems quite old fashioned, it is always a good option for some unknown words. We recommend these two:
SpanishDict: not just a free translator... the website also offers free video courses, flashcards, and other helpful resources.
RAE: Official Spanish Royal Academy of Languages Dictionary.
Reverso: Words' definitions and quite good for polysemous words.
WordReference: Online translation dictionary which also features publicly accessible forums allowing registered users to ask questions about vocabulary and grammar.
If you just want small tips every once in a while, you can follow some users on Twitter and receive their updates on your timeline. Quite easy and perfect for orthographic corrections, uncommon words and new material.
Last but not least, the value of meeting up regularly with a native Spanish speaker cannot be overemphasized. This is the reason we learn a new language, to be able to communicate with more people and have a more complete understanding of different parts of the world and their cultures.
There is no better way to improve in a language than conversing in that language. In most cities, you can find potential tandem partners by searching 'language tandem + the name of the city you want to meet up in' in Facebook and joining a group dedicated to helping people find tandem partners.
And you, have you got any website, blog, vlogger or twitter account to recommend us? Do not hesitate to let us know on Facebook or Twitter and help us make this list bigger!
