Are you curious about Mexican Spanish and its many uses of the word "pedo"? Well, buckle up, amigos, because in this episode of Learn Spanish and Go, we're getting gassy! That's right, we're exploring the hilarious, confusing, and surprising world of "pedo", from its literal meaning to its figurative expressions that will make you laugh or scratch your head. ... Show More
Nov 25
¿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
Mar 2011
Episode 26: Ways of saying 'you'
Ways of saying 'you': You may have noticed that there are several ways to say YOU in Spanish. Let's go over them to make sure. To talk about a SINGLE YOU in a FAMILIAR way, we use: Tú, o VOS en Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and parts of Central America. RESPECTFUL YOU: usted. In S ... Show More
1m 8s
May 2023
E17 México sin censuras con los chicos de Mextalki - Español Avanzado
Estudiante, he titulado este episodio México sin censuras porque he estado hablando con los chicos de Mextalki, con Diego y Efra, y se nos ha ido de las manos diciendo palabrotas, así que he tenido que poner el aviso de contenido explícito en el episodio y te tengo que decir que ... Show More
38m 26s
Apr 2022
7 Ways to Say YES in Spanish ♫ 150
I'm sure you already know how to say yes in Spanish, but nothing causes a conversation to fizzle faster than short, abrupt, one-word answers.
When you are first learning Spanish, your natural desire will be to respond with what you are comfortable saying- sí, no, gracias.
Bu ... Show More
16m 18s
Feb 2023
E12 Ser woke con Ana Reyes de Towanda School - Advanced Spanish
En 2017 el diccionario Oxford agregó la acepción de "woke", definiéndola como estar consciente de temas sociales y políticos.
Aparentemente, es algo positivo, pero en realidad depende de la persona que use la palabra. El propio diccionario hace la distinción. Debajo de la defin ... Show More
48m 48s
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