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Español colombiano - Colombian Spanish with Andrea de Spanishland School Jul 14, 2020

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This week Andrea from Spanishland School and the Españolistos podcast joins us to shed some light on the Spanish spoken in her country: Colombia.

May and Andrea discuss regional differences and accents across Colombia, popular expressions, and even a few ways that this accent is different from those you’ll find in Mexico or Puerto Rico.

Links:

Check out Spanishland School
In-depth explanation of “vos” in Colombia and other parts of Latin America
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La comida mexicana - Mexican Food Jul 07, 2020

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In this episode, we discuss everyone’s favorite topic: FOOD.

Jim and May jump right into what authentic Mexican food is. They cover typical ingredients that you might already know: corn, chiles, avocado; and some that you might not think about like hominy, cactus, and pumpkin.
Links:

Breakdown of common Mexican food ingredients: https://www.asenzya.com/trending-flavors/authentic-mexican-ingredients/
How to Order Food in Spanish: https://spanishandgo.com/learn/how-to-order-a-meal-in-spanish
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Ser fluido en español - To Be Fluent in Spanish Jun 30, 2020

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What does it mean to be fluent in a language? How long does it take?

In this episode, Jim and May dissect what it means to be fluent and how to get there.

Jim goes into depth about his own journey and what methods he used to achieve fluency in less than 2 years.

Links:

State Department of Language Categories
[VIDEO] How Jim learned Spanish
[ARTICLE] How Madison (one of our writers) learned Spanish
Margarita Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish
Duolingo
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Dichos graciosos en español - Funny Sayings in Spanish Jun 23, 2020

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Have you heard the phrases “la carne de burro no es transparente” or “la suerte de la fea, la bonita la desea” before?

Literally, the first one translates to “the donkey meat isn’t transparent,” and the other, “the ugly’s luck, the beautiful want.” But what do they truly mean?

In this episode, Jim and May break down multiple Spanish idioms: common phrases that native speakers use that might be hard to understand for Spanish learners.

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[VIDEO] 21 Must-Know Food Related Saying and Idioms
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Español mexicano vs español de España - Mexican Spanish vs. Spain Spanish with Notes in Spanish Jun 16, 2020

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This week, Ben and Marina from Notes in Spanish join Jim and May to talk about the differences between Spanish and culture in Mexico and Spain.

Ben, an Englishman, and Marina, a Madrileña (from Madrid, Spain), started the first Spanish learning podcast back in 2006. Not only do they host an incredibly popular podcast, but their work also inspired Jim and May to start an online business. Needless to say, it's is a huge honor to have them on the podcast.

In the episode, the two couples discuss the distinctive dialects of Mexican and Spain Spanish, as well as their similarities and differences.

Links:

Notes in Spanish: Learn Spanish with Ben and Marina
- This podcast helped Jim tremendously when he was starting out with Spanish. Ben and Marina offer transcripts, worksheets, and more for their podcast episodes.
Different Spanish Accents From Around the World
- You can see Marina featured in this video about different Spanish accents in the first collaboration between Notes in Spanish and Spanish and Go on YouTube.
La Real Academia Española
- Answers your Spanish grammar questions on Twitter using #dudarae
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México vs Puerto Rico - Mexico vs. Puerto Rico Jun 09, 2020

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In this episode, Jim and May talk about some of the biggest differences they've noticed between living in Mexico and Puerto Rico.
Links:

Why Is Puerto Rican Spanish so Hard?
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La verdad sobre la vida de pueblo en México - The Truth About Life in a Mexican Town Jun 02, 2020

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In this episode, Jim and May discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living the small town life in Mexico.

Learn about the typical routine of people living in these pueblos, and how different the lifestyle can be from the big city.

Links:

Tradition Mexican Drinks You’ve Never Heard of Before
- Recorded in Comala, Colima Mexico
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COVID-19 y el futuro del turismo - COVID-19 and the Future of Travel May 26, 2020

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In this episode, Jim and May discuss how COVID-19 has made an impact in Puerto Rico and the world, and also how they predict it will affect the future of the tourism industry.

They go into detail regarding the toque de queda, or curfew, placed on the streets of Puerto Rico from 7 pm- 5 am.

The mission of Spanish and Go has always been bringing you closer to every Spanish speaking country in the world through videos and the podcast. And travel is necessary to make that happen.

Obviously, COVID-19 has paused this mission and led to the cancellations of immersion retreats, travel plans, and experiences.

Find out what direction they think the whole tourism industry will take, and how the way people travel will likely change. Topics include everything from destinations that they believe will become more popular, to hospitality amenities, to prices.

Hear the details by tuning into the newest episode!

Links:

Spanish and Go Immersion Retreats
COVID-19 Outbreak - Our Travel Experience
- Our first update after arriving in Guatemala
- “I think I have it” - Trapped Abroad in Guatemala
Niños de Guatemala
Worldpackers
- Get 40% off ($20 USD) a one-year membership with code: SPANISHANDGO
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¿Puedes aprender español sin estudiar gramática? - Can You Learn Spanish without Studying Grammar? May 19, 2020

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Do you dread studying grammar, or do you embrace it? In this episode, Jim and May discuss whether or not grammar is necessary to learn a language.

Listen as May describes the five stages of language acquisition so that you can identify the stage you are currently in.

Jim explains so many key tools that he used in his Spanish learning journey, including Margarita Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish and his completion of one of Lingoda’s Language Marathons (now Sprint).

Tune in to find out if the grammar is as important as people think, and what that means for you.

Links:

The Lingoda Marathon: An Honest Review
Duolingo Short Stories
Check out italki
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Diferencias culturales entre México y Estados Unidos - Cultural Differences Between Mexico and the United States May 12, 2020

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Standing before the bus stops? The check at the restaurant never comes? In this episode, Jim and May talk about what cultural differences are and the ones that they have noticed between Mexico and the United States.

Listen as they share stories of their experiences and interactions with each other’s cultures. They tackle differences in lifestyle, values, and even public transportation. Some things you might be familiar with, but others are sure to surprise you.

Links:

Culture Shock MX vs US: A first time visitor’s perspective
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