logo
episode-header-image
Dec 2022
31m 48s

Villancicos Navideños - Christmas Carol...

Spanish and Go
About this episode
In this episode of the podcast, we take a look at the importance of Spanish Christmas carols and some notable examples of these songs. By listening to popular carols such as "Campana sobre Campana" or "Los Peces en el Rio" you’ll not only pick up useful vocabulary but also gain insight into the history and culture of Spanish-speaking countries. Links: 036 - ... Show More
Up next
Yesterday
¿Qué Pasó con la ch, ll, y rr? - What happened to “ch,” “ll”, and “rr”?
<p>We walk you through why letters like ch, ll, and even rr used to appear in the Spanish alphabet—and why they were eventually removed. We explain the role of the Real Academia Española and the network of language academies that oversee updates to Spanish, including the move to ... Show More
25m 52s
Nov 18
Español Útil para un Viaje a México - Useful Spanish for a Trip to Mexico
<p>We’re sharing the essential everyday phrases you’ll hear constantly in Mexico — and how to use them confidently and politely. You’ll learn when to say <em>provecho, por favor, gracias, con permiso, disculpa, perdón,</em> and <em>salud</em>, plus the cultural meaning behind eac ... Show More
25m 2s
Nov 11
Me Paró la Policía en Puebla - The Police Stopped Me in Puebla
<p>Before heading to Oaxaca, we had a busy week filled with errands, appointments, and last-minute preparations. But the real story happened when I got pulled over by a police officer for having tinted windows — something that’s perfectly normal in other parts of Mexico but not a ... Show More
33m 30s
Recommended Episodes
Oct 2023
Learn Spanish Numbers with Music [Conteo Regresivo] ♫ 146
Almost everyone knows to count from 1 to 10 in Spanish--before they even learned the language. In this episode, we&apos;ll review useful vocabulary related to numbers in Spanish with the salsa song Conteo Regresivo by Gilberto Santa Rosa. Learn how to count from one to 1 million ... Show More
29m 12s
Sep 2021
Speaking Caribbean Spanish: Interview with Elle Charisse, Speaking Tongues ♫ 138
In this episode of the podcast, you&apos;ll get to hear an excerpt of my interview with Elle Charisse from the Speaking Tongues podcast.She asked me about my earliest experiences learning language and the cultural influences that shape the Spanish spoken in the Caribbean.We also ... Show More
37m 26s
Feb 2023
Cancioncitas de amor ♫ 163
In this episode, we&apos;ll review my top 7 songs for Día de San Valentín (Valentine&apos;s Day) 💘 I&apos;ll also give some common Spanish expressions you can use in everyday conversation, and Spanish grammar you can learn from the song lyrics. Listen to all of the songs feature ... Show More
25m 30s
Aug 2023
Learn Colombian Spanish with Music [En Barranquilla Me Quedo] ♫ 179
In this episode, we&apos;ll explore different Spanish expressions and phrases from the song En Barranquilla Me Quedo by Colombian singer Joe Arroyo. From this episode you&apos;ll learn:The Spanish spoken on the Caribbean coast of ColombiaSpanish expressions and phrases from Barra ... Show More
22m 1s
Jun 2023
Exploring Caribbean Spanish from Santo Domingo to Havana ♫ 176
In this episode, we&apos;ll explore the diversity of Caribbean Spanish, diving into the rich history and cultural influences that shaped the language spoken in this region.Discover the countries that you didn&apos;t know also take an important piece of the Caribbean and its disti ... Show More
20m 27s
Jul 2020
Learn Spanish Expressions with Salsa Music [La vida es un carnaval] ♫ 82
Learn how to use the word &apos;hay&apos; in Spanish with the lyrics to the song La vida es un carnaval by Celia Cruz.  We&apos;ll review several expressions that use hay from the song, and some ways you can incorporate them into your everyday conversations in Spanish. Show Notes ... Show More
22m 4s
Jan 2019
Why It’s Easier for Salseros and Bachateros to Learn Spanish ♫ 3
5 – 6 – 7 – 8! What if I told you that dancing salsa could help you with your Spanish? In this week’s podcast, we dive into the specifics of why dancing to Latin music gives you an immediate advantage in learning Spanish. The skills you&apos;ve developed as a dancer enhance your ... Show More
22m 2s
Mar 2023
Learn Spanish with Vallenato Music [La Bicicleta] ♫ 166
In this episode, we’ll explore some common Spanish expressions used in the song La bicicleta by Colombian artists Shakira and Carlos Vives.You’ll learn:How to refer to things have been happening for a while or that happened in the pastDifferent ways to express things you will not ... Show More
25m 45s