Language

  • 140 – Lenguas e Identidad con Jo Franco | Languages and Identity with Jo Franco

    Jo Franco is an entrepreneur, traveler, and polyglot. She’s a first-generation immigrant from Brazil who has carved out a name for herself in travel, self-care, and language spaces. In this episode, she shares her story of how she has used language to create cultural bridges. Through this episode, you’ll gain insight into the individual experiences of first-generation immigrants, as well as tips for using language learning for personal growth.

  • 132 – Frases Más Comunes del Subjuntivo | The Most Common Phrases of the Subjunctive Form

    It’s every Spanish students’ worst enemy: the dreaded subjunctive form. This beast of a grammatical concept is too big to fit in one episode, but you would do well to know about and practice some of its most common uses in every day conversation. In this episode, we cover ten or so of the most common phrases that use the subjective mood in Spanish.

  • 124 – El Español Ecuatoriano con Kevin | Ecuadorian Spanish with Kevin

    Ecuador is an incredibly beautiful and diverse country. During our time there, we learned a lot about what makes it special. Not only were the people warm and welcoming, but we learned quite a bit about the Ecuadorian way of speaking Spanish, including their sing-song tonality and unique slang. In this episode, we sat down with Kevin Maldonado from Free Walking Tours Cuenca to chat about Ecuadorian Spanish.

  • 120 – Aprendiendo y Viajando con Fred | Learning and Traveling with Fred

    Learning a language is more than just studying textbooks and grammar rules. At some point, you have to get out there and practice! Fred is a friend and student of ours who embodies this idea. He’s not afraid to get our of his comfort zone and practice his Spanish all over the world. And he’s done just that with us on our immersion retreats as well as with other Spanish schools in several different countries. Learn about his journey learning Spanish, the techniques he has used, and his mission to find the perfect place to retire in this special episode.