Learn Spanish and Go
Episodes
Muletillas del Español - Filler Words in Spanish
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can you have an entire conversation without saying “um” or “like?”These words are examples of filler words, or muletillas, that people use all...
Reflexiones del Confinamiento - Reflections on Confinement
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Obviously, this year has been one for the history books. Both Jim and May check in with everyone this week to reflect on their journey through the pan...
Tradiciones de los Cumpleaños en México - Birthday Traditions in Mexico
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Birthday or block party?There’s always a reason to celebrate, especially in Mexico! This week, Jim and May run down the ways that set Mexican birthd...
El Origen de la Comida Tex Mex - The Origens of Tex Mex Food
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Burritos. Nachos. Chimichangas. Fajitas. Ever wonder where these dishes came from? Although a lot of Americans tend to think of these items as “Mexi...
Alternancia de Código - Code Switching
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you hear people speaking Spanish, do you often hear them slip in any English words or words that sound just like something you’d say in English...
Cómo Superar Tu Miedo a Hablar Español - How to Get Over Your Fear of Speaking Spanish
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all know that feeling when someone asks you a question in Spanish that you don’t understand. Or that feeling of anxiety when you want to say some...
Español Colombiano - Colombian Spanish with Andrea de Spanishland School
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Andrea from Spanishland School and the Españolistos podcast joins us to shed some light on the Spanish spoken in her country: Colombia. Ma...
La Comida Mexicana - Mexican Food
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss everyone’s favorite topic: FOOD.Jim and May jump right into what authentic Mexican food is. They cover typical ingredien...
Ser Fluido en Español - To Be Fluent in Spanish
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be fluent in a language? How long does it take?In this episode, Jim and May dissect what it means to be fluent and how to get the...
Dichos Graciosos en Español - Funny Sayings in Spanish
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard the phrases “la carne de burro no es transparente” or “la suerte de la fea, la bonita la desea” before? Literally, the first o...
Español Mexicano vs Español de España - Mexican Spanish vs Spain Spanish with Notes in Spanish
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Ben and Marina from Notes in Spanish join Jim and May to talk about the differences between Spanish and culture in Mexico and Spain.Ben, an...
México vs Puerto Rico - Mexico vs Puerto Rico
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jim and May talk about some of the biggest differences they've noticed between living in Mexico and Puerto Rico.Links:Why Is Pue...
La Verdad Sobre la Vida de Pueblo en México - The Truth About Life in a Mexican Town
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jim and May discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living the small town life in Mexico. Learn about the typical routine of peo...
COVID-19 y el Futuro del Turismo - COVID-19 and the Future of Travel
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jim and May discuss how COVID-19 has made an impact in Puerto Rico and the world, and also how they predict it will affect the future...
¿Puedes Aprender Español Sin Estudiar Gramatica? - Can You Learn Spanish Without Studying Grammar?
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you dread studying grammar, or do you embrace it? In this episode, Jim and May discuss whether or not grammar is necessary to learn a language.List...
Diferencias Culturales Entre México y Estados Unidos - Cultural Differences Between Mexico and the United States
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Standing before the bus stops? The check at the restaurant never comes? In this episode, Jim and May talk about what cultural differences are and the ...
¿Existe el Español Neutro? - Does Neutral Spanish Exist?
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jim and May discuss the concept of “neutral Spanish.” Does it exist? Who speaks it? Do some countries have a more neutral accent ...
Pueblos Mágicos de México - Magic Towns of Mexico
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jim and May talk about Mexico’s Pueblos Magicos. What they are, their differences and similarities, some advantages and disadvantag...
¿Sólo Te Hablan en Inglés? - Do They Only Speak to You in English?
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jim shares some of his tips on what to do when a Spanish native speaker only talks to you in English. Listen in to practice your Spa...
El Inicio de Todo - The Beginning of Everything
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jim and May talk about how it all started. May is a teacher with a bachelor’s degree in Foreign Languages Education. She was born i...
Learn Spanish and Go Trailer
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Learn Spanish and Go podcast! In this episode, we talk about who this podcast is for, what topics we'll cover, and how to get the ...