Ever wondered what lies beyond the horizon in the world's longest country? Get ready to discover the wonders of Chile with us! Join us as we delve into Chile's captivating culture, geography, economy, and so much more. From the mysteries of Easter Island to the flavors of Chilean cuisine, this episode has it all. Whether you're planning your own Chilean adve ... 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
May 2022
52. Los Años 50 en Chile, la Infancia de mi Padre
🇨🇱 Tomamos la máquina del tiempo para viajar al pasado, a los años 50 en Chile. Acá te presentamos algunos extractos de la entrevista que hizo Marco a su padre, en la cual nos da a conocer cómo era la vida a mediados del siglo XX en Chile, específicamente en la región del Biobí ... Show More
17m 18s
Nov 2022
Explore Latin American Culture through Stories Pt. I (Interview With Carolina Quiroga, Tres Cuentos) ♫ 73 [ENCORE]
In this episode I interview Carolina Quiroga--storyteller, performer, author, and host of the bilingual podcast Tres Cuentos.
Tres Cuentos explores historical and literary narratives of Latin America. Last year, the podcast was mentioned by Oprah magazine as one of the best Lati ... Show More
26 m
Jun 2023
11 Caribbean Spanish Words You'll Hear in Venezuela ♫ 177
In this episode, we'll explore 11 words you'll commonly hear in the largest island of Venezuela, la Isla de Margarita (Caribbean's Pearl)In this conversation with Mariana, currently living on Margarita, we'll discuss the must-visit places on the island, its di ... Show More
33m 22s
Jun 2021
CBS Travel Diaries 2.09 | Entrada en Chile
In the penultimate episode of the series, Ainhoa, Luisa and Esteban arrive in Chile and make the most of the last few days of their trip visiting the coastal city of La Serena, tasting local specialities and visiting the peaceful Japanese Gardens. Discover what the city has to of ... Show More
31m 20s
Feb 2022
49. Comida Chilena 🇨🇱 (con Natalia de Español Casi Perfecto)
¿Cómo son las comidas de Chile 🇨🇱? ¿Qué se come habitualmente al desayuno, almuerzo y cena? ¿Qué significa "la once"? En este episodio hablamos con Natalia Fontalva, profesora de español y creadora del proyecto Español Casi Perfecto, acerca de las comidas de este largo y hermos ... Show More
26m 27s