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The Guiris break down some of the trickier verbs in the preterite (saber, conocer, poder, and querer). The differences between these verbs in the preterite vs the imperfect is so great that we often use completely different words to translate them.

Andrés and Miguel discuss the differences between Latin American Spanish and Castellano, among other dialects..

In this episode, we break down not only color translations and give you several different modifiers to use to increase your ability to describe specific hues, but also discuss the differences in connotation with certain colors (in English vs. in Spanish).

The Guiris are back with an in-depth explanation of the differences between "debe", "debería", and "se debe a".

En este episodio tenemos una charla en la cual hablamos sobre la importancia de ambos la justicia y el perdón en el mundo hoy en día y intentamos decidir cual es más importante.

"Quedar" is one of the trickier Spanish verbs out there, from its many different definitions, to a few counterintuitive uses. If you've ever struggled with this verb, this episode could be very useful to you!

The Guiris have returned after a hiatus to discuss the Spanish nightlife! Check it out!

In this episode, we break down all the different ways to translate "to become" (there's a lot).

The Guiris discuss New Year's Resolutions (in Spanish), with specific topics ranging from personal experience to debating the merit of trying to have major life changes coincide with the beginning of a new year.

Today the Guiris break down another diacritic mark: the umlaut (ü) and also get into how to pronounce back-to-back vowels (sometimes they're diphthongs, sometimes not).

In this installment of everybody's favorite language podcast, the Guiris break down those confusing little marks you see over a lot of Spanish words.

We break down the differences between verbs related to the senses (i.e. ver/mirar and oír/escuchar). But ¡ojo! these verbs can be trickier than you might think so be sure to tune into this episode.

The Guiris break down how to translate "never" and "ever" to Spanish using "jamás", "nunca", and "alguna vez".

In this episode, the Guiris break down some words related to time (todavía, ya, and aún/aun). If you want to sound like you know what you're talking about when you're speaking Spanish, you'd better have these words down pat, so have a listen to the episode.

In this week's installment, the Guiris discuss whether or not going to college to get a degree in language is worth the time/money or if people would be better off pursuing other language-related opportunities (work abroad etc.).

The Guiris have finally returned for a much-anticipated third season! Today we talk about masculine and feminine nouns, specifically from the point of view of a speaker whose native language does not have that aspect to it (like English).

The Guiris start off Season 3 with an episode about how social drinking can help a would-be language learner. Crack a beer (if that's your thing) and listen along!

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In this episode, the Guiris tackle two different verbs with a number of different meanings: deber and echar. Buckle up y'all!

The Guiris have another chat in Spanish, this time about el toreo (bullfighting), touching on both its historical significance and its ethical dilemmas.

A continuation of the previous episode.

If you study Spanish, you've undoubtedly heard "se" all over the place, with so many different uses that it can get super confusing at times. But have no fear; the Guiris are here to help you understand all the different ways that "se" can be used. Part 1 of 2.

The Guiris chat in Spanish about the utility of the siesta, as well as discussing the sheer quantity and behavior of "las moscas" (the flies) in Spain.

In the first full episode of Season 2, the Guiris branch out from only episodes in English about the Spanish language, to speaking in Spanish (still about the Spanish language). Today's topic is how to return to practicing a language after having a period of not keeping up with it.

In this mini-episode, Miguel breaks down why we cannot rely on direct word-for-word translations, using the example "to be closed", as this can be translated 3 different ways in Spanish.

With the last full episode in Season 1, the Guiris tackle how to talk about things ending, using "terminar" and "acabar".

The Guiris break down one of the classic challenges for any aspiring Spanish-learner: ser vs estar. In this episode we each explain how to think of the difference between the two verbs in a simple way.

Qué pasa y'all? The Guiris are back to tell you about the Auxiliares de Conversación program, which both of us participated in.

In this episode we discuss diminutive and augmentative suffixes such as -azo and -ito.

Today’s episode focuses on how to use languages as a vehicle to study other subjects you’re interested in/ watch videos you’re interested in.

In this episode we give several examples of how to find a partner to practice speaking with.

The Guiris have returned! In this episode, we talk about resolutions and some good resources available online. Check it out!

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In this episode, we talk about what's more important: speaking fluently or slowing down to focus more on your pronunciation?

Today's episode focuses on building social confidence in your Spanish interactions (or even the interactions in your mother tongue).

Welcome to Dos Guiris, where Andrés and Miguel host a video podcast that focuses on how to learn Spanish outside of a classroom setting.