Have you ever wondered how to raise a child with two languages without causing confusion? In this episode, we dive into the OPOL method, where each parent consistently speaks one language with the child, and discuss how it can be combined with other strategies like “time and place.” We share scientific studies, clear up common myths about bilingualism, and g ... Show More
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
Jul 7
Fray Tormenta: El Sacerdote Luchador Que Inspiró Nacho Libre - Fray Tormenta: The Wrestling Priest Who Inspired Nacho Libre
Have you ever wondered how much of Nacho Libre is actually true? We talk about what the movie gets right (and wrong), the stereotypes it presents about Mexico, and the remarkable life of Sergio Gutiérrez Benítez—better known as Fray Tormenta—a priest who secretly became a luchado ... Show More
34m 38s
Jun 30
Viajar al Caribe en Temporada de Sargazo - Traveling to the Caribbean During Sargassum Season
If you’re planning a trip to the Riviera Maya or simply want to understand one of the Caribbean’s biggest environmental challenges, this episode is for you. We explain what sargassum is, why so much of it has been washing ashore, how it impacts local communities and tourism, and ... Show More
30m 12s
Jan 2025
[THE BITTERSWEET PAST] Raising a Bilingual Family
<p>Want to raise a bilingual child? Whether you are an expat or not, in a mixed-culture relationship or not, it is possible to raise your child in two (or more) languages, and the benefits you will pass on to your child are significant. But how do you go about it?</p> <p>On this ... Show More
33m 16s
<p>Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the <span style="color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><a style= "color: rgb(35, 111, 161);" href= "https://reallifeglobal.com/app/">RealLife App</a>.</span></p> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr">Many parents have the dream of making their child biling ... Show More
