In this episode, we're tackling something that's been on our minds lately... filler words! Specifically, we've noticed that we've been saying "así es" a little too often, and we want to mix it up a bit for our own benefit and for all of you out there who are learning Spanish with us. So, we decided to share some alternative filler words that you can use to s ... Show More
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
Oct 2023
Learn Spanish Grammar with Salsa Music: How to Stop Confusing Indirect Objects & Reflexive Verbs with ♫ 183
If you're learning Spanish, you probably find grammar challenging--especially when it comes to the dozens of verb conjugations. In this episode, you'll learn why most Spanish learners mix up indirect objects with reflexive verbs and other verb conjugations (and why this ... Show More
32m 21s
Feb 2018
003 | 10 Palabras en Español Que No Tienen Traducción al Inglés
<p style= "margin: 0in 0in 8pt; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> <span style= "font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Hay muchas palabras en español que no tienen traducción al inglés. Son palabras curiosas que necesita ... Show More
12m 10s