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May 26
29m 4s

How the Internet Changed Spanish (Cómo I...

Lingo Mastery Spanish
About this episode
The internet has shaped every language it has come in contact with, and Spanish is no different. It doesn't help that Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, with 20 independent countries and one territory (Puerto Rico, if you're curious) speaking it in their own unique ways. But why did this happen, and how have social media and v ... Show More
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