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Feb 2025
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#14 - From Cuates to Tíos—Making Friends...

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Is making friends in Spain 🇪🇸 harder than in Mexico 🇲🇽? 

In this episode, Marco chats with Jimena, a Spanish teacher from Mexico living in Madrid.

Discover the surprising cultural differences between Mexico and Spain—friendships, food, daily life, and more.

Perfect for upper-beginner Spanish learners ready to practice listening while exploring these two vibrant cultures!

🎧 Listening comprehension questions ⬇️

1️⃣  ¿Qué cosas son diferentes al momento de hacer amigos en México y España?
2️⃣  Qué comida de México es casi imposible encontrar en España? ¿Qué ingredientes lleva?

📚 FREE transcript available on the Latin ELE blog ⬇️
https://latinele.com/mexico-versus-spain-cultural-differences/

💬 Connect with Jimena:
🌐 Website: https://jimenaibarra.com/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spanishwithjimena

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