Join Jim and May as they chat with Carlota Morales, a Tica who breaks down everything you need to know about her country - from ecotourism and typical food, to what makes Costa Rican Spanish so different from other Spanish-speaking countries. If you’ve never been to Costa Rica, you’ll definitely add it to your bucket list by the end of the episode! Links: Pl ... Show More
Oct 27
10 formas de decir “morir” en México (y cuándo NO usarlas) - 10 Ways to Say “Die” in Mexico (and When NOT to Use Them)
Would you say se petateó when someone tells you their uncle died? Probably not. With Día de Muertos approaching, we explore ten ways to talk about death in Mexican Spanish, from the straightforward morir and more formal fallecer to euphemisms and very informal expressions like co ... Show More
22m 48s
Oct 20
Una charla con mi barbero en México - A Chat With My Barber in Mexico
Jim visits his barber Pedro in Cholula, Puebla, for a haircut, a beard trim, and a conversation that goes far beyond grooming. In this longer version of our YouTube visit, they talk about Jim's son's first haircut, Mexican rock, daily life, and the relationship that develops betw ... Show More
31m 37s
Oct 13
¿Por qué entiendes español pero no puedes hablarlo? - Why Can You Understand Spanish but Not Speak It?
Have you ever listened to a Spanish podcast or watched a movie without trouble, only to go completely blank when someone asks you a question? We've both been there, and in this episode, we share our personal experiences with language barriers, explain why understanding Spanish do ... Show More
34m 44s
Aug 2024
Platos favoritos, tecnología y supertsiciones: Una charla con Kesia, Jael, y Kelly ♫ 206
Ready to take your Spanish listening skills to the next level and learn more about Latin American culture? 🎧In this episode, host Tamara Marie is joined by Language Coaches Jael Tórrez, Kelly Delgado, and Kesia Sosa from the Spanish con Salsa team for an engaging conversation.We ... Show More
41m 6s
Nov 2022
Explore Latin American Culture through Stories Pt. I (Interview With Carolina Quiroga, Tres Cuentos) ♫ 73 [ENCORE]
In this episode I interview Carolina Quiroga--storyteller, performer, author, and host of the bilingual podcast Tres Cuentos. Tres Cuentos explores historical and literary narratives of Latin America. Last year, the podcast was mentioned by Oprah magazine as one of the best Latin ... Show More
26m 3s
Jul 2023
Bonus Ep 44 - Rat Race to Pura Vida: Brits Embracing Costa Rican Pace
📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 🧐 Take English Level Test 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation In this episode, Charlie interviews Tristan, a teacher from 'The BEP Academy', who lived in Costa Rica for several years. Discover why he decided to relocate from London to Costa Rica and then, ... Show More
44m 13s
Feb 2023
Carla Morrison: How to follow your inner voice | #004
<p>My guest today is my friend Carla Morrison. She's received 2 Grammy nominations & won 3 Latin Grammies. At the height of success, she burnt out, and went on a fascinating journey of rediscovering what she loves.</p>
<p>This conversation touches on burnout, immigrant mi ... Show More
1h 10m
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
May 2025
The Secret to Speaking Spanish Confidently (Interview with Brittany Jones) ♫ 224
In this episode, host Tamara Marie talks with Brittany, a passionate educator, all about her journey to Spanish fluency.Despite years of studying Spanish, Brittany felt stuck when it came to real conversations. 😞Her motivation? To connect better with her students and with Spanis ... Show More
35m 51s
Aug 2024
EsF Stories with Carolina Cerezuela
This EsF stories episode is about taking initiative, integrating into a community, and creating sustainable change in the community. Born in Spain, today’s guest has made a long, interesting, and circuitous journey to Mexico, where she currently lives. Her local community has ben ... Show More
31m 7s