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Jim and May explore ten ways to talk about death in Mexico, from morir and fallecer to colgar los tenis and chupar faros. Learn how tone, trust, and context shape the meaning—and when an expression can sound insensitive.
Join Jim and his barber Pedro in Cholula, Puebla, for a haircut, a beard trim, and a natural conversation in Mexican Spanish. Learn how to describe your haircut, ask about services and prices, and handle payment and a tip.
Ever wonder why you can understand Spanish perfectly but freeze when it’s your turn to speak? In this episode, we explore why understanding and speaking are two different skills and share practical strategies to help you stop translating in your head, respond more naturally, and build confidence in Spanish conversations.
Have you ever answered someone in Spanish, only to realize they said something completely different from what you thought? In this episode, we share some of our own awkward misunderstandings and practical ways to handle those moments with more confidence.
We share our first impressions of El Salvador as we explore the country with Santi and May’s mom. From surprisingly clean roads and modern shopping centers to pupusas, BINAES, El Tunco, and Salvadoran Spanish, we talk about the things that have stood out to us so far.
After 16 years of learning Spanish, I decided to take a closer look at how far I’ve come—and the mistakes I still make. In this episode, May and I share the results of my personalized Spanish evaluation and explore how identifying our weaknesses can help us make more focused progress.
We explore El Trueque de Cholula, a centuries-old tradition where people exchange goods without using money. Join us as we talk about its pre-Hispanic roots, religious connections, childhood memories, and why this unique tradition continues to be part of life in Cholula today.
What do you really know about El Salvador beyond its famous pupusas and recent headlines about safety? In this episode, we explore the country’s history, culture, food, economy, destinations, and the unique Spanish you’ll hear there.
How do you know whether to shake hands, hug, or give someone a cheek kiss in Mexico? Why do Mexicans offer food even when they…
Learn the everyday expressions and social customs that can help you communicate more naturally and politely in Mexico. In this episode, we talk about “provecho,” “con permiso,” greetings, goodbyes, and the tricky choice between tú and usted.