If you’ve ever wanted to read One Hundred Years of Solitude but felt intimidated by its complex narrative, this episode is for you. May breaks down why this novel is more approachable than it seems, especially when paired with the new Netflix adaptation, and how its cyclical structure and recurring themes reflect Latin American history and identity. May also ... 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
Nov 2024
Book Club: Gabriel Garcia Marquez's "One Hundred Years of Solitude"
<p>It begins with one of the most iconic lines in literature: “Many years later, as he faced the firing squad, Colonel Aureliano Buendía was to remember that distant afternoon when his father took him to discover ice.”</p><p>“One Hundred Years of Solitude,” Gabriel García Márquez ... Show More
41m 9s
Apr 2025
How to Stay Motivated and Make Consistent Progress with Spanish ♫ 15 [ENCORE]
In this episode, we’re talking to a Spanish learner that’s probably a lot like you. Brittany feels a connection with Latino culture, music, and her local community. After downloading numerous apps and stocking up on textbooks, Brittany was still unable to have a conversation in S ... Show More
22m 18s
Dec 2022
5 Reasons You're Not Fluent in Spanish...Yet ♫ 160
Have you been learning Spanish for some time, but still aren't sure what it will take to get fluent?If so, this episode is for you.I explain the top 5 reasons you're not fluent in Spanish yet, even if you've been learning the language for years.> Did you like this episode? We'd l ... Show More
21m 50s