In this episode, we delve into the diverse aspects of Mexican and Spanish culture, unveiling intriguing disparities and captivating commonalities. From birthday celebrations and family dynamics to culinary traditions and language variations, we traverse the nuanced landscapes of these vibrant nations. Discover the contrasting customs of birthday parties, suc ... Show More
Mar 3
¿Qué Pasó en México? Muerte del Mencho - What Happened in Mexico? The Death of El Mencho
After many of you reached out to ask if we were safe, we decided to dedicate this episode to explaining what really happened during the recent violence in states like Jalisco, Colima, and Michoacán. We break down the timeline of events—from the military operation in Tapalpa to th ... Show More
37m 54s
Feb 17
Piropos en Español - Piropos in Spanish
We break down what a piropo actually is and why it’s more than just a romantic line — it’s a mix of language, humor, and culture. We share cute, funny, and cheesy examples you might hear in movies or conversations, and we also explain the street piropos you should understand but ... Show More
20m 48s
Feb 2019
How to Improve Your Spanish Listening Skills (Interview with Shahidah Foster, Black Girls Learn Languages) ♫ 7
Do you have a hard time understanding native Spanish speakers? Does it sound like they just speak way too fast for you to catch every word? Well, we’re here to help. In this conversation with Shahidah Foster, founder of Black Girls Learn Languages, we’ll give you 4 specific strat ... Show More
29m 16s
May 2023
La danza del cóndor y el águila: Etnografías y narrativas del 'despertar muisca'
En la vida, muchas veces adoptamos filosofías, expresiones e incluso comportamientos que no obedecen a nuestros contextos inmediatos; tal vez por mayor empatía con unas u otras, lo cual nos lleva a construir nuestras propias identidades. Otras veces nos quedamos con nuestros pasa ... Show More
59m 48s
May 2023
Momin - Cultural resilience and determined adaptation
🇵🇸🇫🇷 This episode’s guest is Momin, he is Palestinian and found asylum in France, 4 years ago.With Momin, we talked about: The role of the country’s locals when integrating a new cultureThe commitment it takes to become native speaker of a completely new languageSeeing cultur ... Show More
18m 46s