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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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Breakdown: La Sobremesa | La Sobremesa
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 1298 – La Sobremesa | La Sobremesa.Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and every episode by joining our community, La Escala, at spanishandg...
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Episode 298
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16:50
La Sobremesa - La Sobremesa
We break down what la sobremesa really is, why almost everyone in Mexico practices it (even if they don’t name it), and how it contrasts with the fast-paced dining culture many of us grew up with. We also explore its historical roots in Spain, ...
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Episode 298
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19:55
Breakdown: La Tienda en Cada Esquina de México | The Store on Every Corner of Mexico
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 297 – La Tienda en Cada Esquina de México | The Store on Every Corner of Mexico.Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and every episode by joi...
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Episode 297
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25:56
La Tienda en Cada Esquina de México - The Store on Every Corner of Mexico
We dive into the surprising reach of Oxxo, from its 22,000+ stores across Mexico to its rapid growth in countries like Colombia, Chile, Peru, and Brazil. We discuss the 2,500 products you can find in a single location, the ready-to-eat foods, a...
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Episode 297
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30:46
Breakdown: La Cocina Ancestral Oaxaqueña con Evangelina | Ancestral Oaxacan Cuisine with Evangelina
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 296 – La Cocina Ancestral Oaxaqueña con Evangelina | Ancestral Oaxacan Cuisine with Evangelina.Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and ever...
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Episode 296
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16:14
La Cocina Ancestral Oaxaqueña con Evangelina - The Ancient Oaxacan Kitchen with Evangelina
May talks with Evangelina about the origins of Cocina Nana Vira and how a challenging moment in her family’s life transformed into a project that now welcomes visitors from around the world. She shares the cultural meaning and emotiona...
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Episode 296
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32:01
Breakdown: ¿Qué Pasó con la ch, ll, y rr? | What happened to “ch,” “ll”, and “rr”?
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 295 - ¿Qué Pasó con la ch, ll, y rr? | What happened to “ch,” “ll”, and “rr”?Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and every episode by join...
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Episode 295
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27:58
¿Qué Pasó con la ch, ll, y rr? - What happened to “ch,” “ll”, and “rr”?
We walk you through why letters like ch, ll, and even rr used to appear in the Spanish alphabet—and why they were eventually removed. We explain the role of the Real Academia Española and the network of language academies that oversee updates t...
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Episode 295
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25:52
Breakdown: Español Útil para un Viaje a México | Useful Spanish for a Trip to Mexico
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 294 - Español Útil para un Viaje a México | Useful Spanish for a Trip to Mexico.Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and every episode by joi...
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Episode 294
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Español Útil para un Viaje a México - Useful Spanish for a Trip to Mexico
We’re sharing the essential everyday phrases you’ll hear constantly in Mexico — and how to use them confidently and politely. You’ll learn when to say provecho, por favor, gracias, con permiso, disculpa, perdón, and salud, plu...
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Episode 294
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Breakdown: Me Paró la Policía en Puebla | The Police Stopped Me in Puebla
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 293 - Me Paró la Policía en Puebla | The Police Stopped Me in Puebla.Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and every episode by joining our co...
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Episode 293
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Me Paró la Policía en Puebla - The Police Stopped Me in Puebla
Before heading to Oaxaca, we had a busy week filled with errands, appointments, and last-minute preparations. But the real story happened when I got pulled over by a police officer for having tinted windows — something that’s perfectly normal i...
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Episode 293
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Breakdown: Aprendizajes de Nuestro Primer Viaje con Santi | Learnings From Our First Trip with Santi
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 292 - Aprendizajes de Nuestro Primer Viaje con Santi | Learnings From Our First Trip with Santi.Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and ever...
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Episode 292
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36:00
Aprendizajes de Nuestro Primer Viaje con Santi - Learnings From Our First Trip with Santi
After months of staying home, we finally took our first trip as a family — and it was quite the adventure! We talk about May’s initial fears of flying with a baby, my rush to get Santi’s passports, and how we handled everything from formula pre...
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Episode 292
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Breakdown: Cómo Hablar por Teléfono en Español | How to Talk on the Phone in Spanish
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 291 - Cómo Hablar por Teléfono en Español | How to Talk on the Phone in Spanish.Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and every episode by joi...
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Episode 291
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17:38
Cómo Hablar por Teléfono en Español - How to Talk on the Phone in Spanish
Have you ever felt nervous speaking Spanish on the phone? You’re not alone! In this episode, we break down how phone conversations work in Mexico, from answering with “¿Bueno?” to asking “¿Con quién tengo el gusto?” and handling tricky moments ...
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Episode 291
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22:58
Breakdown: El Halloween en México | Halloween in Mexico
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 290 - El Halloween en México | Halloween in Mexico.Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and every episode by joining our community, La Escala...
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Episode 290
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El Halloween en México - Halloween in Mexico
Halloween in Mexico isn’t quite what you’d expect! In this episode, we explore how the holiday has grown in popularity, how Mexican families have added their own twist to it, and the big differences between Halloween and Día de Muertos. From fu...
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Episode 290
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27:56
Breakdown: La Saga del Sillón y la PROFECO Parte I - The Saga of the Couch and PROFECO, Part I
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 289 - La Saga del Sillón y la PROFECO Parte I | The Saga of the Couch and PROFECO, Part I.Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and every epis...
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Episode 289
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La Saga del Sillón y la PROFECO Parte I - The Saga of the Couch and PROFECO, Part I
What would you do if you paid for a sofa but only half of it showed up, and the company refused to fix it? In this episode, we tell the full story of our months-long battle with Sam’s Club, from endless customer service runarounds to finally ge...
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Episode 289
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Breakdown: Chatea como Nativo con Acrónimos Parte II | Chat Like a Native Using Acronyms Part II
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 288 - Chatea como Nativo con Acrónimos Parte II | Chat Like a Native Using Acronyms Part IIGet access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and every epi...
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Episode 288
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Chatea como Nativo con Acrónimos Parte II - Chat Like a Native Using Acronyms Part II
Part two of our acronym series explores the explicit, slang-filled world of texting in Spanish. From ALV and MVV to NMM, we explain what these phrases mean, how locals use them, and when not to use them. Even if you never plan to say these word...
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Episode 288
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30:46
Breakdown: Cómo Aprovechar al Máximo un Viaje de Inmersión | How to Make the Most of an Immersion Trip
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 287 - Cómo Aprovechar al Máximo un Viaje de Inmersión | How to Make the Most of an Immersion Trip.Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and ev...
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Episode 287
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31:04
Cómo Aprovechar al Máximo un Viaje de Inmersión - How to Get the Most out of an Immersion Trip
Have you ever wondered what makes a Spanish immersion trip truly effective? In this episode, we chat with Rory Foster about his journey building Common Ground International and the lessons he’s learned from running immersion programs in Costa R...
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Episode 287
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Breakdown: El Agua Parte II | Water Part II
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 286 - El Agua Parte II | Water Part II.Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and every episode by joining our community, La Escala, at spanish...
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Episode 286
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20:48