In this episode, we emphasize the significance of understanding and being understood in Spanish conversations, especially in critical situations like dealing with immigration paperwork. We share a variety of useful phrases for seeking clarification, ranging from simple inquiries to more detailed requests. Additionally, we offer tips for politely asking for 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
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
Oct 2022
81: El teléfono inteligente vs. Pau y José
El celular, o móvil, es un objeto bastante presente en nuestro día a día, casi indispensable podríamos decir. Con el uso constante, al parecer, mucha gente desarrolla una serie de hábitos con el teléfono; algunos pueden ser buenos y beneficiosos, otros…. no tanto. En este episodi ... Show More
32m 22s
Jan 2024
139: ¿Sabes estas palabras del hogar?
En este episodio aprenderás varias palabras que usamos para referirnos a objetos cotidianos. Pau y José te llevarán desde la cocina hasta el dormitorio, pasando por el resto de los espacios del hogar, describiendo todas las cosas que pueden ver en cada sitio. Verás también, que e ... Show More
21m 6s