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Out of the foods that we know and cherish today, how many do we actually know the origins of?
Take tamales for example – they are so important to Latin American gastronomy, especially in Mexico. But where did they come from? When were they first introduced to society?
Join Jim and May as they chat with tica Carlota Morales, who breaks down everything you need to know about her country – from eco-tourism and typical food, to what makes Costa Rican Spanish so different from other countries!
Have you just began your Spanish-speaking journey? Or have you been trying to learn for a while, but seem to be getting nowhere?
This week Jim and May chat about their 5 tips to success when it comes to language learning.
Learning multiple languages when you’re young is hard enough, but can you imagine at 70?
This week Jim and May interview Steve Kaufmann, linguist, polyglot, and co-founder of LingQ, a platform designed to expand your language skill
January 6th pretty much wraps up the holiday season in most Spanish speaking countries with Día de Reyes, or Three Kings’ Day.
It’s a Catholic holiday that celebrates the recognition of baby Jesus as Christ by the Three Wise Men
People bring in the new year differently all over the world, but the one thing that seems pretty consistent is making New Year’s resolutions.
Learn all about not just various New Year’s traditions, but also tips and tricks on keeping those new habits going strong after the new year.
Christmas is finally here! Find out how people celebrate the holidays differently in Mexico and the US. Experience the nostalgia as Jim and May compare their childhood memories of the holiday season.
Around Christmastime in Mexico, you’ll start to hear a lot about “las posadas navideñas” – all the little Christmas parties leading up to Christmas Eve. Learn about these Mexican Christmas parties and how they’re celebrated in this episode.
In this episode, Jim and May chat with Ana and David from How to Spanish Podcast, another awesome resource to improve your Spanish. They talk about building a business: the challenges of content creation, having a work-life balance, making money online, and more!
For all the history buffs out there, Jim and May cover the struggle for power during the Mexican Revolution of 1910. They cover prominent figures like Porfirio Diaz, Francisco I. Madero, and Pancho Villa. Check out the episode to find out how Mexico fared in the situation.