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¿Español en un mes? - Spanish in a Month? Entrevista con Connor Grooms Sep 22, 2020

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Is it possible to learn a language in a month?

Connor Grooms, the CEO of Baselang, certainly seems to think so. One of the programs his company offers was founded on the guarantee that you can go from “zero to conversational in one month.”

Links:

Get $10 off your first month of unlimited Spanish lessons with Baselang
Connor’s Spanish in a Month Documentary
Anki - Flashcards to Learn Spanish
Mimic Method - Speak Like a Native
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La Independencia de México - Mexico's Independence Sep 15, 2020

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Ever heard of “El Grito?” Does “¡Viva México!” sound familiar? How about Miguel Hidalgo or “el Pípila?”

Learn about these important figures in the history of Mexico’s Independence Day in this week’s episode.

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[Video] “Guanajuato’s Silver Mining History”: https://youtu.be/SzfjTVKCanc
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Bebidas tradicionales de Colima, México - Traditional Drinks of Colima, Mexico Sep 08, 2020

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Tuba, tejuino, tepache... These are just a few of some of the most refreshing drinks you can find in Colima, Mexico.

Colima may be tiny, but it’s full of surprises. There’s a drink for everyone here and hope you get a chance to taste each of them.

Links:

“Traditional Drinks You’ve Never Heard of Before” Video
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Español callejero - Street Spanish Sep 01, 2020

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This week, Jim and May talk about the Spanish from the streets, not from textbooks.

How people actually talk in everyday life is not the same as what you tend to find with traditional language study material.
Mentioned in this episode:

Episode 021 - Muletillas del Español
What is the RAE: La Real Academia of Spain
Episode 04: Neutral Spanish
Radio Ambulante Spanish Podcast
How to Order Food in Spanish Video
Grocery Shopping in Spanish Video
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Muletillas del español - Filler Words in Spanish Aug 25, 2020

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Can you have an entire conversation without saying “um” or “like?”

These words are examples of filler words, or muletillas, that people use all the time in order to organize their thoughts as they speak.

It’s completely natural and learning how to use them in Spanish will actually help you sound more like a native!

This week, Jim and May share popular filler words that are used throughout Latin America, and also words specific to certain countries.

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Reflexiones del confinamiento - Reflections on Confinement Aug 18, 2020

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Obviously, this year has been one for the history books. Both Jim and May check in with everyone this week to reflect on their journey through the pandemic and quarantine.

They recognize that the ability to adapt is key in times like this, where the impact of COVID-19 has been felt in everyone’s life.

Tune into this week’s episode to check out the details and more!

Links:

Our podcast on “COVID-19 and the Future of Travel”
Spanish and Go: check out our YouTube channel
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Tradiciones de los cumpleaños en México - Birthday Traditions in Mexico Aug 11, 2020

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Birthday or block party?

There’s always a reason to celebrate, especially in Mexico! This week, Jim and May run down the ways that set Mexican birthdays apart.

From the music and food, to the piñatas and cake, check out the latest episode to see how everything goes down.

Having just celebrated her birthday a few days ago, listen as May gets nostalgic and looks back on the very first birthday she can remember. She also sings some of the popular songs you typically hear at a Mexican party, including Las Mañanitas and the piñata song!

Jim laughs as he recalls the first time he realized getting your face smashed into your cake is a classic move at these parties. He also clarifies how birthdays in the States are totally different!

May shares the process of setting up the piñata for the kids, and the importance of karaoke for the adults.

Maybe you’ll even add one of these traditions to your next party!
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Las Mañanitas music: https://youtu.be/cDT12zAWDuM
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El origen de la comida tex-mex - The Origins of Tex-Mex Food Aug 04, 2020

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Burritos. Nachos. Chimichangas. Fajitas. Ever wonder where these dishes came from? Although a lot of Americans tend to think of these items as “Mexican food,” they are in a category of their own: Tex Mex.

Find out this week what exactly brought the southern States and northern Mexico together in a way that resulted in its own regional cuisine.

Links:

Ep 13: La Comida Mexicana - Mexican Food: https://spanishandgo.com/podcast/mexican-food
- Learn about real authentic Mexican food. Hint: It’s not Doritos locos tacos.
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Alternancia de código - Code Switching Jul 28, 2020

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When you hear people speaking Spanish, do you often hear them slip in any English words or words that sound just like something you’d say in English? Well, it’s probably code-switching you are hearing, which is the topic of the week!

In this episode, Jim and May compare code-switching to “Spanglish” in order to teach us the difference. They in fact are very similar, but not quite the same.

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Cómo superar tu miedo a hablar español - How to Get Over Your Fear of Speaking Spanish Jul 21, 2020

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We all know that feeling when someone asks you a question in Spanish that you don’t understand. Or that feeling of anxiety when you want to say something, but you don’t know the words.

The good news is, it doesn’t always have to be this way. But you have to take the necessary steps to get over your fear.

And that is exactly what Jim and May break down in this episode. How to get over your fear of speaking Spanish. Listen to their struggles about getting over the fear of speaking, and get some solid advice about how to conquer those fears.
Links:

How to Say I Don't Understand in Spanish: 7 Different Ways
- Use this video to learn multiple ways to get your conversation partner to clarify or repeat what they just said.
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