February 21, 2025
Have you just arrived in a Spanish-speaking country, or have you decided to finally start learning Spanish? If you are a complete beginner wanting to learn Spanish from scratch or slightly advanced and looking to keep improving, this list will be helpful for your next steps.
There is a huge amount of material available for Spanish learners of all levels, and it can be overwhelming to decide where to start. I have compiled a list of some of the best Audible books to learn Spanish for beginners.
Whether you choose Google Books, Amazon, or Audible, you can always request a free sample or get a free book with your subscription—use it! No more introduction, let’s dive in:
Length: 13 hours and 21 minutes
Author: Paul Noble
Rating on Amazon: 4.4
Paul Noble is well known in the language-learning world. His method includes a lot of repetition, which makes storing vocabulary much easier than classic grammar learning. He guides you step by step through beginner grammar, expressions, and conversations while also asking you questions.
This audiobook will make you focus, speak out loud, practice pronunciation, and listen to native speakers—all with a well-organized structure. Personally, I find the pace a bit slow, but if you are a complete beginner with no prior knowledge, this is a great place to start.
One of the reviews:
"I have used several things to work on my Spanish, and Paul Noble's approach is amazing! It is similar to Pimsleur in that you hear it and then repeat it, but what I love about Paul is that he offers tips and tricks that help the information stick. Plus, the PDF that goes along with it is also very helpful. Overall, I highly recommend this book! If you're trying to really work on your Spanish and put the time in, you will be speaking sentences in no time!"
—Marty
Why should you choose this title?
A slow-paced but well-structured audiobook that repeats a lot of words and expressions—perfect for complete beginners. The book also introduces similarities between English and Spanish words, making new vocabulary easier to remember.
Check out this title here.
Length: 37 hours and 15 minutes
Author: Barbara Bregstein
Rating on Amazon: 4.6
This title has a proven track record with over 7,000 positive reviews on Amazon. If you want a long (more than 37 hours) and structured Spanish listening course, this is the one for you.
The book is full of interactive exercises that will make you speak—a lot. Get ready to answer questions, fill in missing words, give opinions, and more.
One of the reviews:
"This book has helped me tremendously. I use it along with 'Speak Spanish Like Crazy.' I tend to be better at visual learning, and being able to see how the language is put together is awesome. I have just found the Audible version of the book and am now using it, which has supercharged the learning experience. Through the use of these three tools, I have confidence that I will learn to speak Spanish in less time than I originally thought."
—M. Busby
Why should you choose this title?
This book has an excellent rating for a reason. Its speaking exercises and extensive structure provide more material than other titles. Barbara Bregstein has more than 30 years of experience teaching languages, so you’ll be in good hands.
Check out the audiobook here.
Length: 6 hours and 58 minutes
Author: Jesse Fister
Rating on Amazon: 4.5
If you plan to read or listen to literature in Spanish at some point, start with easy Spanish stories for beginners. This title provides 20 captivating but relatively simple stories to get you started.
I would recommend waiting to use short stories until you have at least a basic knowledge of Spanish.
One of the reviews:
"I love these short stories in Spanish. This one has a great vocabulary list and a story summary after each story. Also, a little quiz to help you know what you have understood. These stories are the best way for me to build my vocabulary."
—Linda
Why should you choose this title?
You will not only listen to slow, clear Spanish by native speakers, but you will also get a review of the most important words relevant to the story.
Check the title here.
Length: 4 hours and 32 minutes
Author: Nicolas Villanueva
Rating on Amazon: 4.4
This title is great for those who have at least basic knowledge of Spanish. You will listen to 100 conversations in Spanish, followed by an English translation to ensure you understand everything. The everyday dialogues are a great tool to improve your speaking skills in a fun and practical way.
One of the reviews:
"One of the best books I've bought for my Spanish A2 class. It pushes them past the beginner stage without being so advanced that they can't find the main ideas in each dialogue."
—Mary
Why should you choose this title?
A simple and fun way to improve your everyday communication skills in Spanish. If you are at least slightly advanced and struggle to start a sentence then this audiobook is perfect for you. The amount of positive reviews (+400) shows how many people improved their Spanish, so don't hesitate with this one.
Check the title here.
Now you have it—five of my favorite audio titles available through Audible and Amazon (and some on Google Play Books).
In short:
Starting from zero? Go for numbers 1 or 2.
Slightly advanced? Choose any title.
Need to improve listening? Go for short stories—number 3.
Want to improve speaking? Choose number 4—conversational dialogues.
Happy learning!