Join us as we dive into Mexico’s vibrant holiday traditions, where children eagerly await gifts from Los Reyes Magos instead of Santa Claus, leaving out water and hay for camels. We also discuss the cultural significance of El Ratoncito Pérez and the cautionary tales of El Coco, revealing how folklore shapes childhood experiences in Mexico. Finally, we explo ... Show More
Nov 3
7 maneras de sonar grosero en México sin darte cuenta - 7 Ways to Sound Rude in Mexico Without Realizing It
Can your Spanish be grammatically correct and still sound rude? Jim shares a recent moment when he forgot to greet the security guard, and we use that experience to explore seven everyday situations where tone, context, and small gestures can change how your words are received in ... Show More
27m 52s
Oct 27
10 formas de decir “morir” en México (y cuándo NO usarlas) - 10 Ways to Say “Die” in Mexico (and When NOT to Use Them)
Would you say se petateó when someone tells you their uncle died? Probably not. With Día de Muertos approaching, we explore ten ways to talk about death in Mexican Spanish, from the straightforward morir and more formal fallecer to euphemisms and very informal expressions like co ... Show More
22m 48s
Oct 20
Una charla con mi barbero en México - A Chat With My Barber in Mexico
Jim visits his barber Pedro in Cholula, Puebla, for a haircut, a beard trim, and a conversation that goes far beyond grooming. In this longer version of our YouTube visit, they talk about Jim's son's first haircut, Mexican rock, daily life, and the relationship that develops betw ... Show More
31m 37s