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
Jul 28
Canciones infantiles: historias raras, mitos y recuerdos - Children's Songs: Strange Stories, Myths, and Memories
Becoming parents has given us a whole new appreciation for children’s songs, so in this episode, we’re sharing some of our favorites with Santi and the memories they bring back. We talk about bilingual nursery rhymes, classic Mexican lullabies, interactive songs that make little ... Show More
28m 16s
Jul 21
Vacaciones de verano: recuerdos, planes y escapadas del calor - Summer Vacation: Memories, Plans, and Escaping the Heat
Summer vacations mean something different depending on where you grew up, and in this episode, we look back on the childhood memories that shaped us—from playing outside in the rain in Mexico to biking through Minnesota during long summer days. We also talk about how owning a hom ... Show More
33m 6s
Jul 14
Operativo No Inglés: cuando las marcas se pusieron la verde | Operation No English: When Brands Got Behind Mexico
What happens when an entire country jokingly decides to “cancel” English for a day? In this episode, we explain the story behind Operativo No Inglés, the meaning of expressions like ponerse la verde and ¿Y si sí?, and the hilarious ways famous brands translated their names into S ... Show More
22m 44s
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