Join us for part 2 of our discussion on my language learning struggles! I reflect on the mistakes I'm still making, like mixing up “qué,” “cuál,” and “cuando,” and how I am trying to improve. May shares practical tips for learners, such as focusing on recognizing common triggers for the subjunctive and using the “personal a” correctly. This episode is full o ... Show More
Oct 6
Qué decir cuando no entiendes a un hablante nativo - What to Say When You Don’t Understand a Native Speaker
Even after years of learning Spanish, misunderstandings happen—especially when you’re dealing with fast speech, unfamiliar accents, background noise, or simply expecting someone to say something they didn’t. We share Jim’s embarrassing rental-car experience in El Salvador, challe ... Show More
19m 3s
Mar 2016
[005] Common English Mistakes Made By Spanish Speakers
Hey guys, chicos, how is everyone doing? Hope you enjoy this episode of English Made Simple, episode 5, woohoo!
In this episode I want to share some common mistakes made by Spanish speakers when they speak English. These minor mistakes stop you from being fluent in English....so ... Show More
7m 12s
Jul 2020
A Coffee Break Conversation with Ben Curtis from Notes in Spanish
We're back with another episode of Coffee Break Conversations, a series in which we talk about life, learning and languages. Last week, we heard the story of Yevgeni, a Coffee Break Spanish learner and, this week, we’re continuing our Spanish theme as we're speaking to Ben Curtis ... Show More
17m 9s