Learn Spanish and Go
Do you want to learn Spanish and travel? Learn Spanish and travel the world with Jim and May from Spanish and Go.
Advance your listening comprehension through incredible travel stories, cultural conversations, Spanish tips, and interviews with Spanish speakers from around the world.
You’ll hear natural conversational Spanish perfect for the intermediate or advanced Spanish learner. With Spanish and Go, not only will you supercharge your Spanish, but you’ll gain the tools to travel abroad with confidence.
May is a Spanish teacher from Mexico, and Jim is a gringo with a passion for adventure. Together they’ll help you take your Spanish to the next level.
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Eggcorns, Malapropismos, y la Etimología Popular - Eggcorns, Malapropisms and Popular Etymology
Join us as we share a lighthearted conversation about eggcorns, malapropisms, and folk etymology. We explore how linguistic slip-ups—like confusing "Alzheimer's disease" with "old-timers disease" or "in one fell swoop" with "in one foul swoop"—become part of everyday language. We'll also take you through some amusing Spanish examples, from national anthem mix-ups to everyday misunderstandings. This episode is all about embracing the fun side of language evolution, reminding us that making mistakes is just part of the journey.
Key Takeaways:
- Discover the concept of eggcorns and how they shape everyday language.
- Learn about malapropisms and their impact on communication in both English and Spanish.
- Hear amusing examples of how language mistakes become widely accepted over time.
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- 225 – Cosas Que Nos Gustan De Bogotá | Things We Like About Bogotá
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