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Did you know that there’s a country in Africa with Spanish as its official language? Learn all about Equatorial Guinea in this week’s episode featuring YouTuber and Equatorial Guinea native, Monanga Bueneke.
One symbol you can see a lot in Mexico around this time of year is the skull. But death is not the only meaning behind it.
In Mexico, one of the biggest holidays is Día de Muertos. People celebrate the lives of their ancestors and decorate with these elaborate sugar skulls, or calaveritas de azúcar.
El Día de Muertos is celebrated across Mexico on November 2nd. It is believed that around this time, the veil between this world and the spirit world is thinner.
Jim and May talk about the significance of the holiday in Mexico and how it’s celebrated.
Have you heard of telenovelas? They’re similar to soap operas, but with a couple of key differences. Of course there are crazy plot twists, unrealistic romances, and unexpected drama. But this week, Jim and May go deeper and chat about the origins of these shows and their impact on Latin culture today.
Moving to another country is something that not nearly enough people get to experience in their lifetime.
Leaving behind everything you know presents an incredible challenge, but also allows you to dig into untapped potential for personal growth. Jim and May explore some of the pros and cons of living in another country in this week’s episode.
Everyone’s favorite dulce, chocolate, is running the show this week.
In this episode, Jim and May cover the history and cultural origins of one of the world’s favorite foods.
Is it possible to learn a language in a month?
Connor Grooms, the CEO of Baselang, certainly seems to think so. One of the programs his company offers was founded on the guarantee that you can go from “zero to conversational in one month.”
This week, Jim and May chat with Connor about his language journey, which began with him moving to Medellín, Colombia without speaking a lick of Spanish!
Mexicans celebrate their Independence Day on September 16th. Ever heard of “El Grito?” Or Miguel Hidalgo? How about “el Pípila?”
Well, don’t worry, Jim and May break it all down for you in this week’s episode. Understand Mexico in a new way after learning about its fight for independence.
May hails from the state of Colima in Mexico. Learn all about the regional drinks such as tuba (which comes from the Philippines), tepache (made from fermented pineapple), tejuino, ponche, and more!
This week Jim and May talk about the Spanish from the streets, not from the books.
We all know that everyday language is not always the same as what students are taught in class.