YouTube is an amazing platform for improving your Spanish. Whether you’re an absolute beginner, somewhere in the middle, or nearly fluent, there are a number of useful Youtube channels worth checking out.

And although they may not be as convenient as podcasts, or provide as good of structure as courses, these YouTubers can definitely make studying Spanish more fun.

We organized this huge list into four categories, though there can be a bit of overlap for some of the channels. These categories are…

• For Kids
• For Beginners
• For Intermediates
• For Advanced

Let’s get into it…
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If you’ve come looking for podcasts to learn Spanish, then you’re in luck. With over 400 million native speakers in the world, there’s no shortage of podcasts available to help you study.

But it also means you have some choices to make: do you want to learn Latin American Spanish or Castilian Spanish? Are you more likely to travel to Spain or to Mexico?

Spanish is a phonetic language, which means that words are typically pronounced how they are spelled. Unlike English, there are no silent letters or unusual spellings to worry about. Once you understand the basics of pronunciation, you’re all set.

But there are still some regional variations, and you may have trouble understanding Spanish speakers in different parts of the world, such as Chile, where they tend to drop the letters “s” and “d,” or Argentina, where the double-L is pronounced “sh.”

Even if you can read Spanish fluently, it’s a good idea to listen to podcasts so you can develop an ear for different dialects and the rhythms of conversation. That way, you’ll be prepared to interact with native speakers no matter where in the world you end up.

In this article, we’ll look at some of the best podcasts to learn Spanish, including several basic podcasts for beginners and more in-depth podcasts for advanced learners. Most of these would be best used as a supplemental resource to a structured course, but some are complete courses in their own right.

Start with the simplest ones and work your way down the list. As your Spanish improves, you’ll learn new things about Spanish history and culture too. With a little effort, you’ll become an experienced hispanohablante in no time!
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