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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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563 episodes
Breakdown: Regateando en el Mundo Hispano - Cuándo y Cómo | Bargaining in the Hispanic World - When and How
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 280 - Regateando en el Mundo Hispano- Cuándo y Cómo.Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and every episode by joining our community, La Esc...
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Episode 280
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Regateando en el Mundo Hispano - Cuándo y Cómo - Bargaining in the Hispanic World - When and How
Haggling can feel like a cultural minefield. In some places it’s expected, in others it’s frowned upon. In this episode, we break down when and where to negotiate, share the fascinating history of bargaining, and give you insider tips for doing...
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Episode 280
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Breakdown: Chatea Como Nativo con Acrónimos - Chat Like a Native Using Acronyms
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 279 - Chatea Como Nativo con Acrónimos | Chat Like a Native Using Acronyms.Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and every episode by joining o...
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Episode 279
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Chatea Como Nativo con Acrónimos - Chat Like a Native Using Acronyms
Whether you’re texting a friend, planning a trip, or simply want to level up your Spanish, knowing how native speakers actually type is a game changer. In this fun and practical episode, we share some of the most popular Spanish abbreviations l...
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Episode 279
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Breakdown: Fuera Gringo | Gringo Go Home
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 170 – Expresiones Idiomáticas Sobre el Clima en Español | Idiomatic Expressions About the Weather in Spanish.Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for ...
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Episode 278
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Fuera Gringo - Gringo Go Home
Gentrification has become a hot topic in Mexico City—especially in popular neighborhoods like Roma and Condesa. In this episode, we share our perspective as a bicultural couple living in Mexico and unpack the complexities behind the recent prot...
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Episode 278
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Breakdown: El Nombre Más Complicado en México | Most Complicated Name in Mexico
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 277 - El Nombre Más Complicado en México | Most Complicated Name in Mexico. Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and every episode by joi...
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Episode 277
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El Nombre Más Complicado en México - Most Complicated Name in Mexico
Naming our baby should’ve been straightforward—after all, we’d agreed on Santiago Fricker Larios years ago. But thanks to a suffix in my U.S. documents (“II”), things got messy fast. We dive into how this small detail caused major legal confusi...
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Episode 277
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Breakdown: Los Narcocorridos | Narcocorridos (Drug Ballads)
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 276 - Los Narcocorridos | Narcocorridos (Drug Ballads).Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and every episode by joining our community, La Esc...
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Episode 276
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Los Narcocorridos - Narcocorridos (Drug Ballads)
Narcocorridos are narrative songs that paint vivid pictures of drug trafficking, organized crime, and the lives of real or fictional figures in the narcotics world. In this episode, we discuss where this genre fits within regional Mexican music...
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Episode 276
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Breakdown: El Chingonario Breakdown | The Chingonary
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 275 - El Chingonario | The Chingonary.Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and every episode by joining our community, La Escala, at spanisha...
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Episode 275
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El Chingonario - The Chingonary
We’re breaking down the many colorful, confusing, and creative ways chingar shows up in everyday Mexican Spanish. From expressions like chingón, chingadera, and chingadazo to more obscure gems like chingaquedito, we cover the meanings, the cont...
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Episode 275
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Breakdown: Mérida, Yucatán, y Las Tierras del Mayab | Mérida, Yucatán, and the Lands of the Mayab
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 274 – Mérida, Yucatán, y Las Tierras del Mayab | Mérida, Yucatán, and the Lands of the Mayab.Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and every e...
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Episode 274
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Mérida, Yucatán, y Las Tierras del Mayab - Mérida, Yucatán, and the Lands of the Mayab
Come along as we sit down with our friend and guide Susana to uncover the many treasures of the Yucatán Peninsula. We dive into the stories behind Mérida’s grand European-style mansions built during the henequén boom, and we share why this crop...
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Episode 274
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Breakdown: Mole Poblano - El Sabor Profundo de México | Mole Poblano - The Deep Flavor of Mexico
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 273 – Mole Poblano - El Sabor Profundo de México | Mole Poblano - The Deep Flavor of Mexico.Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and every ep...
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Episode 273
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Mole Poblano - El Sabor Profundo de México - Mole Poblano - The Deep Flavor of Mexico
If you’ve ever wondered what mole poblano is—or why it’s considered by many to be Mexico’s national dish—this episode is for you. We talk about the ingredients that make it so complex, its colonial and pre-Hispanic roots, and how it’s ...
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Episode 273
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Breakdown: ¿La Salsa Cholula no Viene de Cholula? | Cholula Hot Sauce Doesn't Come from Cholula?
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 272 – ¿La Salsa Cholula no Viene de Cholula? | Cholula Hot Sauce Doesn't Come from Cholula?Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and every epi...
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Episode 272
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¿La Salsa Cholula no Viene de Cholula? - Cholula Hot Sauce Doesn't Come from Cholula?
We explore why Cholula sauce, named after our hometown, isn’t actually made here—and why most locals don’t even use it. From its humble beginnings in a Mexican kitchen to its massive $800 million acquisition by McCormick, this episode uncovers ...
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Episode 272
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Breakdown: La Vacuna BCG - Un Símbolo de Identidad Mexicana | The BCG Vaccine - A Symbol of Mexican Identity
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 271 – La Vacuna BCG - Un Símbolo de Identidad Mexicana | The BCG Vaccine - A Symbol of Mexican Identity.Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this ...
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Episode 271
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La Vacuna BCG - Un Símbolo de Identidad Mexicana - The BCG Vaccine - A Symbol of Mexican Identity
We explore the BCG vaccine and why it’s commonly given to newborns in countries like Mexico. You’ll hear what we learned from our pediatrician, how vaccine practices differ around the world, and why this immunization still plays a critical role...
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Episode 271
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Breakdown: Padres Primerizos - ¡Bienvenido, Santi! I First-time Parents - Welcome, Santi!
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 270 – Padres Primerizos - ¡Bienvenido, Santi! I First-time Parents - Welcome, Santi!Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and every episode by...
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Episode 270
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Padres Primerizos - ¡Bienvenido, Santi! - First-time Parents - Welcome, Santi!
We’re officially parents! Just a few days after welcoming baby Santiago into our lives, we’re sharing all the details — from the surprising calm before the cesarean to the emotional rollercoaster of choosing the right doctor and hospital in Mex...
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Episode 270
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Breakdown: ¿Dolar o Peso? La Historia y Uso del Signo I ¿Dollar or Peso? The History and Use of the Symbol
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 269 – ¿Dolar o Peso? La Historia y Uso del Signo I ¿Dollar or Peso? The History and Use of the Symbol.Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this an...
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Episode 269
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¿Dolar o Peso? La Historia y Uso del Signo - Dollar or Peso? The History and Use of the Symbol
Have you ever wondered why the dollar sign is used for both U.S. dollars and Mexican pesos? We’ve had students ask if ATMs in Mexico give out dollars or pesos, all because of that same “$” symbol. In this episode, we break down the real history...
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Episode 269
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Breakdown: Cien Años de Soledad I One Hundred Years of Solitude
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 268 – Cien Años de Soledad I One Hundred Years of Solitude.Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and every episode by joining our community, L...
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Episode 268
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