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May is a Spanish teacher from Mexico, and Jim is a gringo with a passion for adventure. Together they’ll help you take your Spanish to the next level.
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Episodes
682 episodes
Breakdown: Nuestras primeras impresiones de El Salvador | Our First Impressions of El Salvador
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 339 - Nuestras primeras impresiones de El Salvador | Our First Impressions of El Salvador. Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and every episode by jo...
Nuestras primeras impresiones de El Salvador - Our First Impressions of El Salvador
What surprised us most about El Salvador? We talk about how safe and clean the country has felt, the contrast between its modern cities and rural areas, and why its Independence Day celebrations were so different from what we expected. We also ...
Analizando mi español después de 16 años - Analyzing My Spanish After 16 Years
What does 16 years of learning Spanish really look like? In this episode, May and I take you through my personalized Spanish evaluation, from the strengths I’ve developed over the years to the grammar mistakes I still need to work on. We talk a...
Breakdown: Analizando mi español después de 16 años | Analyzing My Spanish After 16 Years
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 338 - Analizando mi español después de 16 años | Analyzing My Spanish After 16 Years. Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and every episode by joining...
Breakdown: Cambiar sin dinero: el trueque de Cholula | Trading Without Money: Cholula's Barter Tradition
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 337 - Cambiar sin dinero: el trueque de Cholula | Trading Without Money: Cholula's Barter Tradition. Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and every epi...
Cambiar sin dinero: el trueque de Cholula - Trading Without Money: Cholula's Barter Tradition
We take you inside the fascinating tradition of El Trueque de Cholula and explain how bartering has connected people, products, and communities for centuries. We share examples of what people exchanged this year—from fruits, vegetables, and han...
Breakdown: Sobre El Salvador | About El Salvador
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 336 - Sobre El Salvador | About El Salvador. Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this and every episode by joining our community, La Escala, at spanishandg...
Sobre El Salvador - About El Salvador
We’re taking a closer look at El Salvador, from its Indigenous roots and fascinating history to its economy, currency, changing reputation for safety, and close ties with the United States. We explore the places that make the country worth visi...
Breakdown: ¿Por qué los mexicanos dicen «provecho»? 10 códigos culturales, parte II | Why Do Mexicans Say “Provecho”? 10 Cultural Codes Part II
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 335 - ¿Por qué los mexicanos dicen «provecho»? 10 códigos culturales, parte II | Why Do Mexicans Say “Provecho”? 10 Cultural Codes Part II. Get access to the full interactive transcript, q...
Por qué los mexicanos dicen “provecho”? 10 códigos culturales Parte 2 - Why Do Mexicans Say “Provecho”? 10 Cultural Codes, Part 2
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 barely have enough for themselves, and why can a party’s start time be more of a suggestion than a rule? In this epis...
Breakdown: ¿Por qué los mexicanos dicen “provecho”? 10 códigos culturales Parte I | Why Do Mexicans Say “Provecho”? 10 Cultural Codes, Part I
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 334 - ¿Por qué los mexicanos dicen “provecho”? 10 códigos culturales Parte I | Why Do Mexicans Say “Provecho”? 10 Cultural Codes, Part I. Get access to the full interactive transcript, qui...
Por qué los mexicanos dicen “provecho”? 10 códigos culturales Parte 1 - Why Do Mexicans Say “Provecho”? 10 Cultural Codes, Part 1
We explore some of the small but important cultural habits that shape everyday interactions in Mexico, from wishing strangers provecho at a restaurant to greeting someone before making a request. We also compare Mexican and U.S. custom...
Breakdown: Septiembre: El Mes de la Independencia en América Latina | September: Latin America's Independence Month
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 333 - Septiembre: El Mes de la Independencia en América Latina | September: Latin America's Independence Month. Get access to the full interactive transcript, quizzes, and more for this an...
Septiembre: el mes de la independencia en América Latina - September: Latin America's Independence Month
Why do so many Spanish-speaking countries celebrate their independence in September? We explore the historical connections behind these celebrations, including how Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica came to share Septem...
Breakdown: ¿Vale la pena hacerte Invisalign en México? | Is Getting Invisalign in Mexico Worth It?
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 332 - ¿Vale la Pena Hacerte Invisalign en México? | Is Getting Invisalign in Mexico Worth It? Ready to go beyond listening? Join La Escala, the Spanish and Go community built to help you p...
¿Vale la pena hacerte Invisalign en México? - Is it Worth Getting Invisalign in Mexico?
Could getting dental treatment in Mexico actually be worth it? I share my seven-to-eight-month Invisalign journey, including why I decided to fix my overbite, how much I paid, what the treatment was really like, and the biggest challenge I face...
Breakdown: De Puebla para México: los secretos del chile en nogada | From Puebla to Mexico: The Secrets of Chiles en Nogada
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 331 - De Puebla para México: Los Secretos del Chile en Nogada | From Puebla to Mexico: The Secrets of Chiles en Nogada. Ready to go beyond listening? Join La Escala, the Spanish and Go com...
De Puebla para México: los secretos del chile en nogada - From Puebla to Mexico: The Secrets of Chile en Nogada
Chiles en nogada are one of Mexico’s most celebrated seasonal dishes, and we’re sharing what makes them so special. We talk about our own experiences trying vegetarian versions in Puebla, explain what goes into preparing everything fro...
Breakdown: Canciones infantiles: historias raras, mitos y recuerdos | Children's Songs: Strange Stories, Myths, and Memories
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 330 - Canciones Infantiles: Historias Raras, Mitos y Recuerdos | Children's Songs: Strange Stories, Myths, and Memories. Ready to go beyond listening? Join La Escala, the Spanish and Go co...
Canciones infantiles: historias raras, mitos y recuerdos - Children's Songs: Strange Stories, Myths, and Memories
Becoming parents has given us a whole new appreciation for children’s songs, so in this episode, we’re sharing some of our favorites with Santi and the memories they bring back. We talk about bilingual nursery rhymes, classic Mexican lullabies,...
Breakdown: Vacaciones de verano: recuerdos, planes y escapadas del calor | Summer Vacation: Memories, Plans, and Escaping the Heat
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 329 - Vacaciones de verano: recuerdos, planes y escapadas del calor | Summer Vacation: Memories, Plans, and Escaping the Heat. Ready to go beyond listening? Join La Escala, the Spanish and...
Vacaciones de verano: recuerdos, planes y escapadas del calor - Summer Vacation: Memories, Plans, and Escaping the Heat
Summer vacations mean something different depending on where you grew up, and in this episode, we look back on the childhood memories that shaped us—from playing outside in the rain in Mexico to biking through Minnesota during long summer days....
Operativo No Inglés: cuando las marcas se pusieron la verde | Operation No English: When Brands Got Behind Mexico
What happens when an entire country jokingly decides to “cancel” English for a day? In this episode, we explain the story behind Operativo No Inglés, the meaning of expressions like ponerse la verde and ¿Y si sí?, and the hila...
Breakdown: Operativo No Inglés: cuando las marcas se pusieron la verde | Operation No English: When Brands Got Behind Mexico
This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 328 - Operativo No Inglés: cuando las marcas se pusieron la verde | Operation No English: When Brands Got Behind Mexico. Ready to go beyond listening? Join La Escala, the Spanish and Go co...
Fray Tormenta: el sacerdote luchador que inspiró Nacho Libre - Fray Tormenta: The Wrestling Priest Who Inspired Nacho Libre
Have you ever wondered how much of Nacho Libre is actually true? We talk about what the movie gets right (and wrong), the stereotypes it presents about Mexico, and the remarkable life of Sergio Gutiérrez Benítez—better known as Fray Tormenta—a ...