Arriving in Bogotá

How do you say "no" in Spanish? Rob is fond of turning down invitations, and in this episode he discusses the hidden cost of saying "no" in Spanish-speaking cultures, and why many native speakers find it so hard. 

Lis and Rob discuss how our personality and self-identity change when we speak a foreign language. They also talk about how certain Spanish phrases and sayings express something profound about native speakers see the world. 

We discuss the ex-president of Colombia, Álvaro Uribe. Uribe was credited with creating the conditions for lasting peace in Colombia, and opening the country up to the world. He was a hero to many in Colombia, but recently has been faced with allegations that bring his legacy int ... Show More

Rob and Lis both tell a story about their experiences of dealing with the authorities, in Spain and Colombia. This lesson is focused on comprehension, so be sure to follow along with the transcript if you struggle. 

Daphene, a Puerto Rican exchange student in Buenos Aires, is trying to navigate the big city that she temporarily calls home. On this day, while taking the subway to school, she realizes that she has to adapt her Puerto Rican Spanish a bit and that even native speakers of Spanish ... Show More

Welcome to our first episode! Hola, y bienvenidos - hello, and welcome! We'll start you off on your Spanish journey by learning some ways of introducing yourself, and asking someone how they are. You'll find yourself coming back to these phrases again and again in all of your Spa ... Show More

Melina from Peru has a younger sister she's never met, but this is about to change on a family trip to Cuzco (sometimes spelled Cusco), the old capital of the Inca empire. Listen to Melina's story about the very special day where she met her sister for the first time.   Don't jus ... Show More

Nick and Wendy talk about visiting two favelas, the famous slums of Rio de Janeiro. In particular, they discuss the security situation and the level of development in the favelas. 

Después de graduarme, tomé una gran decisión: dejar mi ciudad natal, Manizales, y mudarme a Bogotá 🚍🏙️. En este episodio te cuento cómo fue ese proceso lleno de nervios, nuevos comienzos y aprendizajes importantes. Desde mi primer trabajo como ingeniero 👷‍♂️, la rutina en Tran ... Show More

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Rodrigo Esponda, Director of the Los Cabos Tourism Board, discusses a new phase of tourism growth that is focused on quality vs. quantity. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnys ... Show More

After nearly three years, Liz returned to Colombia to see her family. She tells us about the surprises she had lined up for them, as well as her impressions of her home country after being away for so long. 

This week, Nate and Andrea from the Españolistos Podcast join us to talk all about the country of Colombia. In the episode you'll learn what makes this country so unique and special. They discuss the affordability, security concerns, beautiful tropical landscapes, and much m ... Show More

This week my sister and her children gave us a surprise visit in Barcelona so I sat down with my niece Gaya to talk about our relocation, feelings and plans.