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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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Nuestras primeras impresiones de El Salvador - Our First Impressions of El Salvador
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What surprised us most about El Salvador? We talk about how safe and clean the country has felt, the contrast between its modern cities and rural areas, and why its Independence Day celebrations were so different from what we expected. We also share our experiences at BINAES and El Tunco, our growing obsession with pupusas, and the Salvadoran words and pronunciation differences we’ve noticed compared with Mexican Spanish. If you’re planning to visit El Salvador—or simply want to understand the country beyond what you may have heard in the news—this episode gives you a glimpse into what it feels like to experience El Salvador firsthand, including some of the things that surprised us most.
Key Takeaways:
- El Salvador feels different from what we expected.
- The food is a highlight of the trip.
- Salvadoran Spanish has its own personality.
Relevant Links And Additional Resources:
- 336 – Sobre El Salvador | About El Salvador
- 333 – Septiembre: el mes de la independencia en América Latina – September: Latin America’s Independence Month
- 292 – Aprendizajes de Nuestro Primer Viaje con Santi | Learnings From Our First Trip with Santi
- 152 – Las Nueve Maravillas Que Descubrimos en Costa Rica | The Nine Wonders We Discovered in Costa Rica
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