Spanishland School Podcast

Andrea Alger, a Colombian linguist, runs one of the most efficient Spanish learning podcasts available. Every episode clocks in at 10 minutes or less, and each one tackles a specific grammar point, vocabulary distinction, or common mistake. The format is ruthlessly focused: Andrea picks a topic (like the difference between ir and irse, or when to use por versus para), explains it clearly in Latin American Spanish, provides examples, and wraps up before you've finished your coffee. No filler, no tangents, no 5-minute intros. With 456 episodes and a 4.8-star rating from 552 reviews, the show has become particularly popular with intermediate and advanced learners stuck in the so-called plateau -- that frustrating stage where you can hold a conversation but keep making the same mistakes. Andrea's pronunciation is clean and her explanations are precise. She speaks from a linguistics background, so her grammar breakdowns go deeper than most podcast hosts manage, but she keeps the language accessible. Downloadable PDFs with examples accompany each episode. The weekly publishing schedule and bite-sized format make this easy to incorporate into any routine. If you're the kind of learner who wants targeted, actionable lessons rather than meandering conversations, Spanishland School is an exceptionally well-structured resource.