Making mistakes is part of learning a new language. Often these errors include using the wrong verb tense, forgetting to use gender agreement, or translating a phrase literally. While these mistakes can be frustrating, they are also opportunities to learn and improve your language skills. With a little practice and patience, you can avoid making these common ... Show More
Yesterday
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
Oct 6
Qué decir cuando no entiendes a un hablante nativo - What to Say When You Don’t Understand a Native Speaker
Even after years of learning Spanish, misunderstandings happen—especially when you’re dealing with fast speech, unfamiliar accents, background noise, or simply expecting someone to say something they didn’t. We share Jim’s embarrassing rental-car experience in El Salvador, challe ... Show More
19m 3s
Mar 2016
[005] Common English Mistakes Made By Spanish Speakers
Hey guys, chicos, how is everyone doing? Hope you enjoy this episode of English Made Simple, episode 5, woohoo!
In this episode I want to share some common mistakes made by Spanish speakers when they speak English. These minor mistakes stop you from being fluent in English....so ... Show More
7m 12s
Dec 2021
#262 Common English Mistakes and How to Avoid Making Them
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What are some of the most common mistakes in English, and do you make them? In this episode we go through a list of common mistakes that include many areas, like vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. Most importantly, we give you tips on how to ... Show More
41m 6s
<p>In today's lesson I'm going to show you <a href= "https://www.espressoenglish.net/six-english-grammar-mistakes-you-might-be-making/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>six mistakes</strong></a> that real students of mine have made – and you might be making, too! The purpos ... Show More
