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Back to SearchEl agua parte II - Water Part II
Episode 286
Part 2 of our discussion about water in Mexico explores why tap water is often avoided and how families and travelers manage their water needs. We sh…
11 months, 1 week ago
El agua parte I - The Water Part I
Episode 285
In this conversation, we start with a fun look at Spanish grammar: why agua takes the article el but still requires feminine agreement, and how this …
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Un progenitor, un idioma - One Parent, One Language
Episode 284
Have you ever wondered how to raise a child with two languages without causing confusion? In this episode, we dive into the OPOL method, where each p…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Spanglish: Identidad, mezcla y aprendizaje - Spanglish: Identity, Mixture and Learning
Episode 283
We explore the phenomenon of Spanglish and why it’s more than just mixing two languages. From everyday words like postear and textear to full-on code…
1 year ago
Empachos, soponcios, y otros males mexicanos - Empachos, Soponcios, and Other Mexican Ailments
Episode 282
Have you ever heard of empacho, mal de ojo, or mal del puerco? In this episode, we unpack these common yet culturally rich concepts that aren’t offic…
1 year ago
¿Cómo, cuándo y qué se come en México? - How, When, and What People Eat in Mexico?
Episode 281
We break down the daily meals in Mexico, from breakfast on the go with tamales and atole, to the all-important comida shared with family, and even th…
1 year ago
Regateando en el mundo hispano - Cuándo y cómo - Bargaining in the Hispanic World - When and How
Episode 280
Haggling can feel like a cultural minefield. In some places it’s expected, in others it’s frowned upon. In this episode, we break down when and where…
1 year ago
Chatea como nativo con acrónimos - Chat Like a Native Using Acronyms
Episode 279
Whether you’re texting a friend, planning a trip, or simply want to level up your Spanish, knowing how native speakers actually type is a game change…
1 year ago
Fuera gringo - Gringo Go Home
Episode 278
Gentrification has become a hot topic in Mexico City—especially in popular neighborhoods like Roma and Condesa. In this episode, we share our perspec…
1 year, 1 month ago
El nombre más complicado en México - Most Complicated Name in Mexico
Episode 277
Naming our baby should’ve been straightforward—after all, we’d agreed on Santiago Fricker Larios years ago. But thanks to a suffix in my U.S. documen…
1 year, 1 month ago