In this episode, Jim and May discuss the concept of “neutral Spanish.” Does it exist? Who speaks it? Do some countries have a more neutral accent than others? Find out here. Links: Related BBC VideoReady to go beyond listening? Join La Escala, the Spanish and Go community built to help you practice, stay consistent, and connect. Get the complete podcast l ... Show More
Sep 1
Por qué los mexicanos dicen “provecho”? 10 códigos culturales Parte 2 - Why Do Mexicans Say “Provecho”? 10 Cultural Codes, Part 2
How do you know whether to shake hands, hug, or give someone a cheek kiss in Mexico? Why do Mexicans offer food even when they barely have enough for themselves, and why can a party’s start time be more of a suggestion than a rule? In this episode, we continue our conversation ab ... Show More
27m 43s
Aug 25
Por qué los mexicanos dicen “provecho”? 10 códigos culturales Parte 1 - Why Do Mexicans Say “Provecho”? 10 Cultural Codes, Part 1
We explore some of the small but important cultural habits that shape everyday interactions in Mexico, from wishing strangers provecho at a restaurant to greeting someone before making a request. We also compare Mexican and U.S. customs around saying hello, saying goodbye, and ev ... Show More
29m 27s
Aug 18
Septiembre: el mes de la independencia en América Latina - September: Latin America's Independence Month
Why do so many Spanish-speaking countries celebrate their independence in September? We explore the historical connections behind these celebrations, including how Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica came to share September 15, and why Mexico and Chile com ... Show More
24m 45s
Nov 2019
All about Spanish — Spanish in Spain, Mexico and Colombia
¿Qué tal chicos? In this episode, we have two special guests to help us decide where you can find the best spoken Spanish. Together we will talk about the variations of the Spanish in different countries, by looking at everything from accents to vocabulary and expressions. Join u ... Show More
12m 52s
Oct 2023
S2E1 - “Asking about preguntas”
Who are we? What’s this podcast? How do you ask and respond to questions in Spanish?<br /><br />Esteban and Logan talk about formulating yes or no questions, question words, and how to introduce yourself. We also invite Pedro, another Babbel teacher, for a conversation about hims ... Show More
14m 3s
Nov 2022
7: ¿Tú o vos? Which Spanish should you learn?
In this episode, we meet José, a polyglot from Bolivia who moved to Spain and currently studies linguistics, but only when he's not creating content for Easy Spanish. We discuss how Spanish varieties around the world differ, and what is voseo. But most importantly, we answer the ... Show More
35m 19s
Dec 2022
5 Reasons You're Not Fluent in Spanish...Yet ♫ 160
Have you been learning Spanish for some time, but still aren't sure what it will take to get fluent?If so, this episode is for you.I explain the top 5 reasons you're not fluent in Spanish yet, even if you've been learning the language for years.> Did you like this episode? We'd l ... Show More
21m 24s