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Let's really get into the Christmas spirit? It's time for the annual focus on 10 Spanish Christmas songs (see Episode 82, Episode 64, Episode 42, and Episode 24). So get a cup of hot cocoa and grab a snack, it's time to enjoy some canciones navideñas! :DRemember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2023 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 96You can follow me on Facebook or Twitter!Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  Episode 82: Return of the Merry Christmas Song Sampler!  Episode 64: Another Merry Christmas Song Sampler! Episode 42: A Merry Christmas Song Sampler! Episode 24: Spanish Christmas Songs!  "Pandora - El Rey Nació (Joy to the World)" posted to YouTube by Pandora on November 11, 2016 "Athenas - La Primera Navidad - Villancico" uploaded to YouTube by Athenas on November 16, 2022  "Los Rolling Ruanas - Hacia Belén va una Burra (Video Oficial Navideño)" uploaded to YouTube by Los Rolling Ruanas on November 20, 2020 "Hacia Belén Va una Burra Rin Rin" uploaded to YouTube by Gaby Moreno on November 21, 2015 "Hacia Belén va una burra" from Mama Lisa's World "Villancico CANTAD PASTORES

In Part 2 of our dive into Superlatives, we're going to focus on Absolute Superlatives. You know, saying that someone is "super cool" or "very smart" by using those fantastic -ísimos! They are one of my favorite Spanish constructs. :D Not to mention our final Cultural Tip on Paraguay, where we go over three interesting and unique Paraguayan customs! ¡Empecemos!Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2023 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 95You can follow me on Facebook or Twitter!Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  Episode 94: Superlatives! Part 1 "Comparatives & Superlatives in ''Spanish: The Ultimate Guide" by Daniela Sanchez for Tell Me in Spanish, last updated April 7, 2023 "Spanish superlatives" from Spanish Dictionary, posted July 22, 2020 "Superlative Adjectives in Spanish" from SpanishDictionary.com, posted  "Absolute superlative in Spanish" published on October 31, 2018 by El Rincon del Tandem Spanish School Valencia "Spanish Superlatives with -ÍSIMO" from Hola Qué Pasa "Spanish absolute superlatives" from I Think Languages "The superlative with "-ísimo" in Spanish" posted by Adir for Transparent.com on March 11, 2013 "Spanish use of (augmentative /intensifier) ísimo with adjectives and adverbs" posted to YouTube by Spanish Channel on April 30, 2014 "Comparative/Superlative Adjectives in Spanish Grammar" by Lingolia "Advent Calendars" by Homeschool Languages Cultural Tip  Episode 57: What's up with "Lo"? Part 2 "A Guide To South Americas Most Iconic Dances" written by Euan Marshall for The Culture Trip on November 15, 2017 "BOTELLERAS PARAGUAY REKOVE" posted to YouTube by PARAGUAY REKOVE on May 13, 2021 "This PARAGUAYAN Girl DANCES with 10 BOTTLES On Her Head! | Auditions 9 | Spain's Got Talent Season 5" posted to YouTube by Spain's Got Talent on November 11, 2019 ""Huellas de America" Galopera (Paraguay)" posted to YouTube by Cable Imagen Armstrong on January 19, 2018 "Learn about the Guaraní Traditions and Culture" from Say Hueque on May 28, 2018 "Yerba mate: South America's 'beverage of champions'" by the BBC by Suchi Rudra on November 9, 2023 "Tereré Recipe - Iced Yerba Mate Drink from Paraguay (yerbamateculture.com)" by Yerba Mate Culture, last updated by Joonas on October 7, 2021  "Paraguayan Food: 15 Popular & Traditional Dishes to Try in Paraguay" by Nomad Paradise, last updated October 15, 2022 "Pastel Mandi'o: Easy Yuca Empanadas | Camila Made" from Camila Made, last updated by Camila Benitez on November 28, 2023  "Pastel Mandi'o ó Empanada de Mandioca - Receta Fácil » 2023" from Comidas Paraguayas  Estrella de Esperanza Lucas 1:26'38, de BibleGateway.com. Del sitio: "Reina-Valera 1960 (RVR1960), Reina-Valera 1960 ® © Sociedades Bíblicas en América Latina, 1960. Renovado © Sociedades Bíblicas Unidas, 1988. Utilizado con permiso. Si desea más información visite americanbible.org, unitedbiblesocieties.org, vivelabiblia.com, unitedbiblesocieties.org/es/casa/, www.rvr60.bible"

How do you tell someone that their food is "the best"? Or explain to your friend how very, very cool your teacher is? Today's episode is the first in a 2-part series on Spanish Superlatives! First, we will talk about Relative Superlatives, and in the next episode we'll talk about Absolute Superlatives. And of course we can't forget about our Cultural Tip on Paraguay, where we go over their national holidays. Let's begin!Can you hear my infant son joining in on the fun? Sorry about that! ;) He was very chatty! Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2023 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 94You can follow me on Facebook or Twitter!My free Spanish Language Resource LibraryMy Disclosure Policy Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  Episode 56: What's the deal with "Lo"? Part 1  Episode 57: What's up with "Lo"? Part 2 Episode 63: 4 Fun Family Games To Practice Your Spanish!  "Comparatives & Superlatives in ''Spanish: The Ultimate Guide" by Daniela Sanchez for Tell Me in Spanish, last updated April 7, 2023 "Spanish superlatives" from Spanish Dictionary, posted July 22, 2020 "Superlative Adjectives in Spanish" from SpanishDictionary.com, posted  "Relative superlative in Spanish" published on October 24, 2018 by El Rincon del Tandem Spanish School Valencia "Comparatives and Superlatives in Spanish" by Gerald Erichsen for ThoughtCo, last updated on December 19, 2018 "máximo, máxima" definition by the Diccionario de la lengua española, by the Real Academia Española (RAE) "pésimo, pésima" definition by the Diccionario de la lengua española, by the Real Academia Española (RAE) Cultural Tip  "National Holidays in Paraguay in 2023" by OfficeHolidays.com. See the individual holiday links for more information.   "Celebrating Heroes's Day in Paraguay" by Benjamin Kerns for Trazee Travel, February 7, 2020 "Día Nacional de los Héroes" by the Consulado General de la República del Paraguay in Los Angeles, CA "Paraguay Independence Day 2022 Doodle - Google Doodles" The Doodle Paraguay Independence Day 2022 launched May 14, 2022 by Google "Juana María de Lara de Díaz de Bedoya" by the Real Academia de la Historia.  "The Best Sopa Paraguaya: Our Secret Recipeu" by Camila Benitez for Camila Made, last updated November 1, 2023 "Independence Day in Paraguay" by AnyDayGuide.com "Mother's Day in Paraguay" by AnyDayGuide.com "Paraguay Independence Day" by National Today Estrella de Esperanza Juan 1:5-8, de BibleGateway.com. Del sitio: "Reina-Valera 1960 (RVR1960), Reina-Valera 1960 ® © Sociedades Bíblicas en América Latina, 1960. Renovado © Sociedades Bíblicas Unidas, 1988. Utilizado con permiso. Si desea más información visite americanbible.org, unitedbiblesocieties.org, vivelabiblia.com, unitedbiblesocieties.org/es/casa/, www.rvr60.bible"

After falling off the face of the Earth (not quite), I'm back! Today's episode will be a simpler one, as we're going to talk about various resources you can find for Spanish (among other languages) in my free Language Resource Library! And we will also finally begin our Cultural Tip on Paraguay. Let's begin!Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2023 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 93You can follow me on Facebook or Twitter!My free Spanish Language Resource LibraryMy Disclosure Policy Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  "Bloodlands: Europe' Between Hitler and Stalin. by Timothy Snyder (affiliate link), published by Basic Books on April 26, 2022 Language Resource Library (All associated links for resources mentioned in this episode can be found on my website here) Samaritan's Purse and their Operation Christmas Child  Pray Ukraine by Horizon Indy, highlighting their Ukrainian missionaries BibleGateway.com "Maria Cornou on the Most-used Spanish-language Bible Translation" by Joan Huyser-Honig and María Eugenia Cornou on March 19, 2013 for the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Cultural Tip "Paraguay - The World Factbook" by the CIA, last updated November 1, 2023 "Country Summary: Paraguay" by the CIA, last updated November 1, 2023 "The Best Guarani Resources (+ 9 reasons to learn it)" by Lindsay from Lindsay Does Languages "Paraguay." Painter, James E., Nickson, R. Andrew, Service, Elman R., Williams, John Hoyt and Butland, Gilbert James. Encyclopedia Britannica, November 1, 2023. Accessed November 4, 2023.  "War of the Triple Alliance." Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. Encyclopedia Britannica, June 13, 2023. Accessed November 4, 2023. "Chaco War." Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. Encyclopedia Britannica, June 5, 2023. Accessed November 4, 2023. Estrella de Esperanza Juan 1:1-4, de BibleGateway.com. Del sitio: "Reina-Valera 1960 (RVR1960), Reina-Valera 1960 ® © Sociedades Bíblicas en América Latina, 1960. Renovado © Sociedades Bíblicas Unidas, 1988. Utilizado con permiso. Si desea más información visite americanbible.org, unitedbiblesocieties.org, vivelabiblia.com, unitedbiblesocieties.org/es/casa/, www.rvr60.bible"

It's been a while since we did a song sampler (Episode 54: Song Sampler #3 - Unique Dance Styles of Spanish Music, to be exact)! For our special episode today, we'll look at a list of at 13 songs that are either in Spanish, Spanglish, or have a multitude of languages (including, of course, English and Spanish! ;D This is a podcast about Spanish, after all!). Since this is a special episode, and music is a cultural thing, we won't have a Cultural Tip today. Next episode, though, we shall start a new Cultural Tip series on Paraguay. Entonces, ¡empecemos!Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2023 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 92You can follow me on Facebook or Twitter!My free Spanish Language Resource LibraryIntro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  Episode 54: Song Sampler #3 - Unique Dance Styles of Spanish Music  Episode 40: Song Sampler #2  Episode 20: Song Sampler #1  YouTube Version  "Alanna Ubach, Antonio Sol - La Llorona (From "Coco"/Sing-Along)" uploaded by DisneyMusicVEVO to YouTube on June 25, 2020 Lyrics and Translation: "Coco (OST) - La Llorona lyrics + English translation" by Musunee for LyricsTranslate.com, last edited on November 13, 2017 "Celine Dion - Aún Existe Amor (Audio with Lyrics)" uploaded by ToutCQJM to YouTube on August 25, 2011 "Céline Dion - L'amour existe encore (French Lyric Video with English Translation)" uploaded by CaterinaEvClub to YouTube on November 15, 2011 "Celine Dion Singing in Different Languages" uploaded by Manoloyy to YouTube on May 21, 2021 "Celine Dion sings in flawless Chinese" uploaded by The Telegraph to YouTube on February 20, 2013 "Maite Perroni - Asi Soy (This Is Me) [Video Oficial]" uploaded by Warner Music México to YouTube on December 19, 2017 "This Is Me EN ESPAÑOL Cover (Así Soy) | The Greatest Showman | Gret Rocha COVER" uploaded by Gret Rocha to YouTube on January 31, 2018 "The Greatest Showman | This Is Me (Official Lyric Video)" uploaded by 20th Century Studios Indonesia to YouTube on January 12, 2018 "Waka Waka (Esto es Africa) (Cancion Oficial de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA� Sudafrica 2010)" uploaded by Shakira to YouTube on June 14, 2010 "Shakira - Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) (The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Song)" uploaded by Shakira to YouTube on June 4, 2010 "Prince Royce - Stand By Me (Music Video)" uploaded by Top Stop Music to YouTube on January 25, 2010 "Ben E King - Stand By Me (Lyrics)" uploaded by Young Pilgrim Music to YouTube on February 4, 2022 "Timon & Pumbaa - Stand by Me" up]loaded by Imagination Institute to YouTube on January 19, 2021 "Kat & Alex - Forever After All (Spanish Version)" uploaded by Kat & Alex to YouTube on December 9, 2021 "Let the Heavens Open / Que Se Abrá El Cielo by Christine D'Clario (Feat. Deborah Hong)" uploaded by North Palm Worship to YouTube on December 18, 2020 "You Say by Lauren Daigle (Spanish/English Version) | cover by Jada Facer ft. Jeff Keylor" uploaded by Jada Facer to YouTube on October 21, 2018 "Lauren Daigle - You Say (Official Music Video)" uploaded by Lauren Daigle to YouTube on July 13, 2018 "Raise A Hallelujah - Levanto Un Aleluya | Bilingual (Spanish & English) Cover Song with ASL" uploaded by Faro Church to YouTube on May 19, 2020 "Nat King Cole L-O-V-E Multilingual Version w/ Lyrics and Translation" uploaded by Relhots to YouTube on June 9, 2012 "Let It Go (25 Languages) - Subtitles + Translation" uploaded by Indrajit J. to YouTube on April 2, 2014 "Frozen 2 - Show Yourself (Multilanguage) [Lyrics & Translation]" uploaded by Mirka Karoliina to YouTube on July 13, 2020 "Various Artists - Surface Pressure (In 27 Languages) (From "Encanto")" uploaded by DisneyMusicVEVO to YouTube on February 4, 2022  "【Encanto】What Else Can I Do? multilanguage (27 Language)" uploaded by 莫奈Mona to YouTube, premiered January 5, 2022  "How Far I'll Go Multilanguage 24 languages (lyrics + English subtitle)" uploaded by Rose Michaelis to YouTube on April 22, 2017 Cultural TipNone

Continuing with our brief focus on verbs and prepositions (see last week's Episode 90: Verbs with Built-In Prepositions), today we'll talk about 8 Spanish verbs and their related prepositions. The first five deal with verbs that use different prepositions than you would expect as a native English speaker. The next three deal with verbs that require prepositions in Spanish, but which don't require them in English. Plus, we'll finish up our Cultural Tip on Honduras with three fun and interesting traditions! Let's begin!Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2023 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 91You can follow me on Facebook or Twitter!My free Spanish Language Resource LibraryIntro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  Episode 90: Verbs with Built-In Prepositions Wordreference.com "25 Spanish Verbs With Prepositions (Plus Example Sentences)" by Melody Tabatabaian for FluentU, last updated September 7, 2023 "25 Common Spanish Verbs and Their Prepositions" by Real Fast Spanish "Scarlett Johansson - Trust in Me (From "The Jungle Book" (Audio Only))" uploaded by DisneyMusicVEVO to YouTube on April 15, 2016 "Dejar vs Salir in Spanish (Plus: Parar, Quedar, and Permitir)" by Olga Put for Spanish Academy on December 1, 2022 Cultural Tip "Every Year, the Sky ‘Rains Fish.' Explanations Vary" by Kirk Semple for The New York Times on July 16, 2017 (Click here for a Spanish version.) "Lluvia de Peces (Rain of Fish) – Yoro, Honduras" by Dylan for  Atlas Obscura on June 28, 2010 "Lluvia de peces: Milagro celestial en Yoro" uploaded to YouTube by VTV Somos Todos Honduras on June 20, 2023 "¡Lluvia de Peces! reportan pobladores de Yoro, Honduras" uploaded to YouTube by HCH Televisión Digital on September 24, 2019 "Who are the Garifuna People?" by John Dupuis for Honduras Travel on September 7, 2016 "On Our Land: Being Garifuna in Honduras" World in a Lens Production, uploaded to YouTube by Randy A on May 13, 2020 "Garifuna Festival" by Roatan Online "10 Most Popular Honduran Dishes" by Taste Atlas "Recipe: The national dish of Honduras - Plato tipico" by Kalle for Ingmar.app on September 13, 2015 "Tapado De Pescado" by Comidas de Honduras "Pan de Coco (Honduran Coconut Bread)" by Lizet Bowen for Curious Cuisiniere, last updated April 11, 2023 "Receta de Pan de coco hondureño" by Honduras.com  "Honduran Baleadas (And Homemade Flour Tortillas) (And Homemade Flour Tortillas)" by Sarah for Curious Cuisiniere, last updated April 11, 2023

Have you ever noticed that some Spanish verbs don't need to be followed by a preposition, like they do in English? That's because the "preposition", if you will, is built into the verb's meaning. It's implied. For example, you don't say buscar para or buscar por. You just say buscar. Today we will look at 5 such verbs! Not to mention our Cultural Tip on Honduras, focusing on the country's national holidays. Let's begin!(I would like to apologize for being late. I honestly got my weeks mixed up; not sure how that happened, but this episode is pretty late. To make up for my mixed-up schedule, I'll also try to release another episode next week as well. That should get us back on track! [The audio is also a little off in this episode, so my apologies!])Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2023 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 90You can follow me on Facebook or Twitter!My free Spanish Language Resource LibraryIntro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  "It Takes Two: 25 Juicy Spanish Verbs That Are Linked with Prepositions" by Melody Tabatabaian for FluentU, last updated September 7, 2023 "Verbs with no preposition in Spanish (A2)" by Learn Spanish Online "Spanish Answers, Episode 3: Pedir vs. Pruguntar" "Spanish Answers, Episode 3: Pedir vs. Preguntar" (YouTube) "Learn SPANISH in 3 minutes: Pagar por vs pagar para" uploaded to YouTube by Real Fast Spanish on December 1, 2021 Cultural Tip "National Holidays in Honduras in 2023" by OfficeHolidays.com "The Sawdust Alfombras of Comayagua" by mdbroderick for Atlas Obscura on April 20, 2014 "Easter Traditions in Honduras (Nacatamales, the Alfombra, and More)" by Lew Marcrum for Holidappy on September 16, 2022 "OAS :: Who We Are" by Organization of American States "Independence Day in Honduras" uploaded to YouTube by Amber Abroad on February 4, 2019 "Francisco Morazán", by Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. Encyclopedia Britannica, published September 29, 2022. Accessed 7 September 2023.

Since this is August, the month where many are going back to school, let's review some back-to-school vocabulary! We'll first talk about the different levels of school, followed by some general school subjects you might have (so you can practice your Spanish as you get ready for the new school year). The story format seems to be working well, so we're going to stick to that again for this episode. And we will also finally begin our Cultural Tip on Honduras. Let's begin!Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2023 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 89You can follow me on Facebook or Twitter!My free Spanish Language Resource LibraryIntro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  "Spanish Education System" by Study in Spain "Grade Levels and Structure of the Educational System of Mexico" by Colorado Department of Education Various items from SpanishDictionary.com:  "Colegio vs. Escuela | Compare Spanish Words"  "Middle school and high school in Spanish"  "Secundaria vs. Colegio | Compare Spanish Words" "Talk About School in Spanish" "Academic Titles and Degrees in Spanish" "School subjects in Spanish" "Education Vocabulary in Spanish: Elementary, Secondary, and University" by Javier Grazioso for Spanish Academy on July 16, 2021 Wordreference.com  "Mayúsculas" by Real Academia Española (2014-2020). Diccionario panhispánico de dudas > Mayúsculas (apartado 4.24.).  Cultural Tip "Honduras- The World Factbook" by the CIA, last updated August 8, 2023 "Country Summary: Honduras" by the CIA, last updated August 8, 2023 "Honduras - Political Turmoil, Economic Struggles, Poverty" by Wayne M. Clegern and Ralph Lee Woodward for the Encyclopaedia Britannica, accessed August 18, 2023 "El Salvador - Military Dictatorships" by Philip F. Flemion for the Encyclopaedia Britannica, accessed August 18, 202 "Honduras - Political Turmoil, Economic Struggles, Poverty" by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica for the Encyclopaedia Britannica, accessed August 18, 2023

This past month has been particularly busy with work projects, so today's episode is something fun: 11 Spanish book recommendations for little kids! Whether you're gearing up for the start of school or just want to interact with your little one in Spanish, this episode is for you! I was going to begin our cultural tip on Honduras this week, but instead decided to include one more book on my list! Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2023 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 88Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  You can follow me on Facebook or Twitter! My disclosure policy  My free Spanish Language Resource Library Amazon Affiliate Links: Buenas Noches a Todos. By Sandra Boynton. Spanish ed., Simon & Schuster Libros Para Niños, 2004. Barnyard Dance! By Sandra Boynton. Boynton Bookworks, 2022. Your Personal Penguin. By Sandra Boynton. Workman Publishing Company, 2006 Chica Chica Bum Bum. By Martin Jr., Bill, and John Archambault. Illustrated by Lois Ehlert, Spanish ed., Simon & Schuster Libros Para Niños, 2018. ¿Quién se comió mi fruta? By Canizales. Spanish ed., NubeOcho, 2020. Madeline. By Ludwig Bemelmans. Spanish ed., Viking Juvenile, 1993. Bebé Goes Shopping. By Susan Middleton Elya. Illustrated by Steven Salerno, Harcourt, Inc., 2006. Paletero Man. By Lucky Diaz. Illustrated by Micah Player, translated by Dr. Carmen Tafolla, HarperCollins Publishers, 2021. Vamos a cazar un oso. By Michael Rosen. Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, translated by Verónica Uribe, Spanish ed., Ediciones Ekaré, Walker Books Ltd., 2019.  We're Going on a Bear Hunt. By Michael Rosen. Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, 4th ptg ed., Little Simon, 1997 ¿Debo compartir mi helado? By Mo Willems. Translated by F. Isabel Campoy, Spanish ed., Hyperion Books for Children, 2015.  Nos fuimos todos de safari: Una aventura de números por Tanzania. By Laurie Krebs. Illustrated by Julia Cairns, Spanish ed., Barefoot Books, Inc., 2003 La Araña Muy Ocupada. By Eric Carle. Spanish 1st ed., World of Eric Carle, 2004.  The Very Hungry Caterpillar. By Eric Carle. Spanish 1st ed., World of Eric Carle, 1994.  Not Affiliate Links: "Indiana State Library: Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award", by the Indiana State Government, August 1, 2023 "Paletero Man" Music Video and Song, by HarperCollins Cultural TipNone

Today's episode will be a little more light-hearted. Let's look at two phrases from each of the 6 Spanish-speaking countries we've recently focused on: Chile, Guatemala, Ecuador, Bolivia, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic! This episode is a continuation of Episode 81: 10 Fun Spanish Sayings (and if you'd like even more fun phrases, check out Episodes 27 and 62). :D Side note: because this is a cultural experience in and of itself, we won't have any Cultural Tips at the end of today's episode. Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2023 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 87Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  You can follow me on Facebook or Twitter! Related Episodes:  Episode 81: 10 Fun Spanish Sayings Episode 62: Fun (and Sometimes Weird!) Spanish Sayings Spanish Answers | Episode 27: Three Fun Phrases!  Spanish Answers, Episode 27: Three Fun Phrases! (YouTube version with PPT) For my disclosure policy, click here "15 Chilean slang words and phrases to remember" by Australis on May 3, 2019 "The 21 Funniest Expressions in Chilean Spanish (and How To Use Them)" by Nicolás Vergara for Matador Network on September 16, 2015 "22 Top Chilean Slang Words to Chat Like a Chileno" by Meaghan Beatley for FluentU on May 13, 2023 "How to learn Chilean Spanish and is it really that hard?" by Alison Maciejewski Cortez for Lingoda, last updated November 4, 2022 "Guatemalan Slang: 22 Most Used Terms You Will Hear From A Local" by Niall Quinn for BaseLang "25 Guatemalan Slang Terms to Help You Sound Like a Local" by Anna Maria for FluentU, last updated May 17, 2023 "5 Totally Awesome Guatemalan Idiomatic Expressions" by Gritty Spanish  "Mariscal Serapio Cruz (Tata Lapo)" by Karin Aroche on November 23, 2021 for Guatemala.com "'Cruz, Serapio (?–1870).' in the Encyclopedia of Latin American History and Culture, Encyclopedia.com. 29 Jun. 2023 .  "QUE SIGNIFICA EN LOS TIEMPOS DE TATA LAPO" Uploaded to YouTube by Edward Vasquez on September 28, 2022 "Cathedral, Basin, Ecuador image." Image by fernando zhiminaicela from Pixabay, published March 7, 2020 "Learn Ecuadorian Spanish - Words, Phrases, Sayings and Greetings in the Ecuadorian Language" by Thalía Pánchez for Lingua Linkup, January 18, 2023 "Things Ecuadorians Say | 20 Spanish Phrases From Ecuador

Let's talk about the differences between the popular verbs, saber and conocer. They both translate into English as "to know", but be careful! Just like estar and ser are not the same (you can check out Episodes 77, 78, and 79 for more information on that!), saber and conocer also have very different meanings and cannot be used interchangeably. Hopefully today's episode will help you navigate when to use which one correctly! Plus, we'll finish up our Cultural Tip on the Dominican Republic with three fun and interesting traditions! Let's begin!Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2023 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 86Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  You can follow me on Facebook or Twitter! Related Episodes:  Episode 77: Ser vs. Estar, Part 1 Episode 78: Ser vs. Estar, Part 2  Episode 79: Ser vs. Estar, Part 3 Episode 2: The Importance of Accent Marks Spanish Answers Episode 2 The Importance of Accent Marks - YouTube Episode 54: Song Sampler #3 - Unique Dance Styles of Spanish Music  "Mastering Saber and Conocer: Our Guide to Using Them Correctly" by VamoSpanish.com on March 20, 2023 "Saber vs Conocer - How to Get to Know These Useful Spanish Verbs" by Real Fast Spanish "How to Use Saber vs Conocer: Chart, Examples & Common Uses" by Daniela Sanchez for Tell Me In Spanish, last updated April 2, 2023 ""Saber" vs. "Conocer"" from SpanishDictionary.com  From the Real Academia Española:  "Conocer" "Saber" From LatinDictionary.io:  "Cognoscere" "Sapere" "Sapere aude." Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster. Accessed 12 Jul. 2023. "Essays and Treatises on Moral, Political, and various Philosophical Subjects : Kant, Immanuel, 1724-1804" uploaded to Internet Archive (start on page 8) in 2009 "Saber with or without "cómo"?" from Answers Forum on SpanishDictionary.com "4 Ways to Use “Se” to Express Yourself More Broadly" for Real Fast Spanish "Master Pronominal Verbs in Spanish Grammar: An Easy Grammar Guide" by Luis F. Dominguez for Spanish Academy on July 8, 2021 Cultural Tip "Traditions Only Dominicans Can Understand" by Shimon Brathwaite for Culture Trip on October 25, 2022 "Tradition - Marriage, Funeral - Guide to the Colonial Zone and Dominican Republic" by ColonialZone-Dr.com "11 Magical Dominican Wedding Traditions: A Cultural Dive" by Marisa Jenkins for Wedding Frontier on May 2, 2023 "10 Essential Dominican Wedding Traditions You Didn't Know" by Chrissy Paige for Love You Wedding, last updated June 8, 2023 "11 Dominican Wedding Traditions" by Married To Be "Death in the Dominican Republic" by Expat.com, updated on April 22, 2022 Recipes from DominicanCooking.com:  "Sancocho [Recipe + Video] 7 Carnes, or Beef & Chicken Stew" by Tía Clara, revised December 13, 2022. Spanish Version was last updated February 26, 2023 "Bizcocho Dominicano [Recipe + Video] Dominican Cake" by Tia Clara, revised December 13, 2022. Spanish Version was last updated December 4, 3033 "Los Tres Golpes [Recipe + Video] The Dominican Breakfast" by Tia Clara, revised November 14, 2022. Spanish Version was last updated August 8, 2022

Welcome to part two of our homesteading vocabulary! Today we'll go over some vocabulary that you might never have heard of (unless you've been reading children's books or farming blogs in Spanish!). Mainly, words dealing with livestock, especially chickens! Not to mention our second part of our Cultural Tip on the Dominican Republic: important national holidays! Let's begin! Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2023 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 85Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  You can follow me on Facebook or Twitter! Related Episodes:  Episode 84: I'm Back! Plus Spring Homesteading Vocabulary Pt. 1 Episode 61: Animals, Baby Animals, and More, Part 3 Episode 60: Animals, Baby Animals, and More, Part 2  Episode 59: Animals, Baby Animals, and More, Part 1  Related YouTube Channels:  Growfully with Jenna  Melissa K. Norris OakAbode.  Pollo.info by Manolo Ruiz "20 Animal Sounds in Spanish: Can You Bray, Squawk and Meow en Español?" by Mosehayward for FluentU.com, last updated August 31, 2022 "Animal Sounds in Spanish" by Gerald Erichsen for ThoughtCo., last updated on November 12, 2019.  "De Colores (letra de cancion & English translation)", uploaded to YouTube on October 13, 2011 by ChantYip Cultural Tip  "National Holidays in Dominican Republic in 2023" by OfficeHolidays.com. See the individual holiday links for more information.   "Dominican Republic- The World Factbook" by the CIA, last updated May 16, 2023 Main website for the Basilica Catedral – Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia "Dominican Carnival: A Celebration of Life," uploaded to YouTube February 18, 2019 by Go Dominican Republic "How Dominicans celebrate their Independence Day" by Small World, February 20, 2023 "Celebrating Constitution Day" by the National Archive

Hello again!! It feels good to be back! :) In today's episode, I'll give you a quick update before diving into spring-related vocabulary! More specifically, words and actions revolving around homesteading. For you gardeners out there, today's episode is for you! Plus we have the beginning of our Cultural Tip on the Dominican Republic!**I am so sorry! The audio should now be fixed.  Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2023 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 84Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  You can follow me on Facebook or Twitter! Pioneering Today podcast/blog by Melissa K Norris 40 Acres and a Fool produced by the Blaze Podcast Network "Cómo cultivar las tres hermanas (con imágenes)" by WikiHow "Conoce las DIFERENCIAS entre sembrar y plantar" by Mondo Huerto  Cultural Tip "Dominican Republic- The World Factbook" by the CIA, last updated May 16, 2023 "Country Summary: Dominican Republic" by the CIA, last updated May 9, 2023

As we look to 2023, and the New Year, I wanted to end this year's run of podcast episodes with a mixture of things. First, a quick year in review, followed by - of course - some New Year's vocabulary, and then, finally, we will end with some preparations for the new year of 2023.Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2022 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 83Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  You can follow me on Facebook or Twitter! Episode 72: Neuter Demonstratives (Eso, Esto, and Aquello) Episode 74: Why Does Spanish Have B and V? Episode 1: New Year's Traditions Episode 44: Language Levels and Resources  Spanish Language Resource Library "New Year's resolutions in the U.S. 2022" by Statista 2022 "Tony Camargo - El Año Viejo // Letra" uploaded to YouTube by jisoolland on December 31, 2020  "auld lang syne (spanish Version)" uploaded to YouTube by Various Artists - Topic on November 2, 2021, and provided to YouTube by DistroKid.  "Un Año Más" uploaded to YouTube by Reik on December 7, 2019 "Camilo - 5 pa las 12" uploaded to YouTube by Camilo on March 4, 2021 "Spanish level Test free - Test your Spanish level online" by Cervantes Escuela Internacional "The New Year - New Language Summit 2: Beyond The Beginner Level by Actual Fluency" by NewYearNewLanguage.com Cultural TipNone

Are you ready to get into the Christmas spirit? It's become an annual tradition to talk about 10 Spanish Christmas songs (see Episode 64 and Episode 42), and despite the chaos of my life, this year is no different! So whether you enjoy your canciones navideñas in moderation or at full blast all month, here are some ideas to add to your Christmas playlist. :DRemember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2022 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 82Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  Episode 64: Another Merry Christmas Song Sampler! Episode 42: A Merry Christmas Song Sampler! "SANTA LA NOCHE" by GRUPO VOCAL ADORACION to YouTube on December 25, 2019 "SANTA LA NOCHE" Spanish lyrics sent by Evesson to Letras.com "Traditional Christmas - O Holy Night" on SongLyrics.com from the Harp and Flute Christmas - Traditional Christmas "¡Oh Noche Divina! - Adoración La IBI (feat. Sarah Jerez) [VIDEO OFICIAL]" uploaded to YouTube by Iglesia Bautista Internacional on December 18, 2016 "Majo y Dan - Santa La Noche (Videoclip)" uploaded to YouTube by Majo y Dan on November 26, 2019 "La Marimorena - Patylu

Hi everyone! First, let me apologize for the delay. About two weeks ago, we began a major house project: putting up all of the trim before our second baby arrives! And as all house projects go, we ran into a few issues. Which means that we haven't gone to bed before midnight in a long time, the house is a disaster, and the majority of my recording stuff is still buried in this disaster. I managed to extricate my microphone yesterday, but quickly realized that I was not going to get my episode done in time, again. Needless to say, it has been a crazy month! And if things sound a little different, it is because my normal setup is just not possible right now. :( But things are slowly coming together, so I am hopeful that by the middle of next month, it will all be better (just in time for Christmas!). So thank you for your patience - this has been quite the challenging time! :) And without further ado, let's begin our episode for today, talking about 10 fun Spanish sayings that you can immediately begin using! (Better late than never, right?) And, of course, we will continue our cultural tip mini-series on Puerto Rico by looking at their national holidays! ¡Vámanos!Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2022 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 81Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  "The saying 'Early to bed and early to rise makes and man healthy, wealthy and wise' - meaning and origin" Copyright Gary Martin for phrase.org.uk  "A lo hecho, pecho" Refranero Multilingüe from the Centro Virtual Cervantes, the Instituto Cervantes.  "Al que no quiere caldo, dos tazas." Refranero Multilingüe from the Centro Virtual Cervantes, the Instituto Cervantes.  "un caldo" from WordReference.com  "26 Funny Spanish Phrases You'll Hear From A Native Speaker" by Adrian for Baselang.com "‘Al chile' – Meaning / In English" by Rupert for SpanishUnraveled.com  "Search results for: 13 must know chilean slang" from The Word Collector 2 on Tumblr.com  "Puerto Rican Spanish: What Makes It Unique, Plus 14 Colorful Phrases" by Anna Maria for Fluent U on October 14, 2022 Cultural Tip "National Holidays in Puerto Rico in 2022" by OfficeHolidays.com. See the individual holiday links for more information.  

Have you ever wondered what the official name is of each letra in el abecedario? Perhaps you like to play Scrabble or Boggle, where this knowledge would come in handy. Or maybe you're just curious. Either way, today we'll cover the official names of the Spanish alphabet and how to spell them! Plus we'll talk about some of the supposed "lost letters" and some common letter pronunciation mistakes that English speakers make. And, of course, we will begin our cultural tip mini-series on Puerto Rico! ¡Vámanos!Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2022 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 80Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  Episode 74: Why Does Spanish Have B and V?  Wordreference.com  "La Diccionario de la lengua española" by the RAE "R" by the Diccionario panhispánico de dudas 2005 by the RAE "Digraph” From Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary by Merriam-Webster. Accessed 29 Oct. 2022. "IPA Symbols Chart Complete" by the International Phonetic Alphabet.org  "Spanish Alphabet Pronunciation" by SpanishDict, by Curiosity Media, Inc.  "Fluent Forever Pronunciation Trainer" by Gabriel Wyner for Fluent Forever Cultural Tip "Puerto Rico - The World Factbook" by the CIA, last updated October 20, 2022 "Puerto Rico" by Wagenheim, Kal , Wagenheim, Olga J. and Mathews, Thomas G. for Encyclopedia Britannica, on October 19, 2022. Accessed 29 October 2022. "History of Puerto Rico" by Discover Puerto Rico "Puerto Rico votes in favor of statehood. But what does it mean for the island?" by Cristina Corujo for ABC News on November 8, 2020 "10 Must-Try Traditional Foods In Bolivia - Updated 2022" by Sidharth for Trip101, updated July 22, 2022 "Bolivian Food: 13 Traditional & Typical Dishes To Try" by Rainforest Cruises on June 15, 2021

This is it, the final episode of our mini three-part series on Spanish's ser vs. estar. Last time, in Episode 77, we looked specifically at how and when to use ser, remembering the mnemonic SER + ¿SE TIENE?  Then in Episode 78 we looked at how and when to use estar, using the mnemonic SÍ, Lo Está TIRAndo. So if you haven't listened to those, I recommend that you download those podcasts first before listening to this episode. Why? Because even though we'll do a quick recap of these two mnemonics, today's episode is where we put it all together and look at how using ser vs. estar in different scenarios actually changes a sentence's meaning! Plus, we're also going to finish our cultural tip miniseries on Bolivia by looking at three unique cultural traditions! ¡Vámanos!Just a quick note - if you would like more resources to help you with Ser vs. Estar and other Spanish grammar, check out the links in today's Show Notes! Full disclosure, some of them are Amazon affiliate links (For more information, see my Disclosure Policy), and I have clearly marked which ones. But they were invaluable in preparing for this episode series!Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2022 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 79Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  Episode 77: Ser vs. Estar, Part 1  Episode 78: Ser vs. Estar, Part 2 "Gramática para la composición (Spanish Edition) Segunda Edición" by M. Stanley Whitley and Luis González, August 6, 2007 (Amazon Affiliate Link) "The Everything Spanish Grammar Book" by Julie Gutin, March 1, 2005 (Amazon Affiliate Link) "The Ultimate Spanish Review and Practice, First Edition" by Ronni Gordon and David Stillman, September 1, 1999 (Note: There is now a Fourth Edition out, as of June 24, 2019) "Manual de referencia: reglas y estructuras esenciales de la lengua española" by Olga M. Muñiz, Ph.D. and Kevin E. Teegarden, Ph.D., 2009 (These were made by my professors at college, so I don't know if you can actually buy this anywhere) "‘Ser' and ‘estar': what are some advanced uses of these Spanish verbs?" by Mango Languages on November 15, 2021 Cultural Tip "Carnaval de Oruro 2020 - Cinematic Folklore" uploaded to YouTube by theBolivianTraveler on February 29, 2020 "Diablada Ferroviaria - Carnaval de Oruro 2020" uploaded to YouTube by MonoMedia on June 9, 2020 "Carnival in Oruro (Carnaval de Oruro)" by BolivianLife "Carnival of Oruro - intangible heritage - Culture Sector" by UNESCO "Entrada Universitaria: A Bolivian Parade That's Out of This World" by Bianca Bauza from Nomadbiba on July 29, 2017  "La UMSA realizó el lanzamiento oficial de la entrada universitaria 2022" uploaded to YouTube by UMSA on August 18, 2022 "Sonso de Yuca Frito (Cheesy and Fluffy Bolivian Pancake)" by Lizet Flores de Bowen for Chipa by the Dozen on August 13, 2018 If you'd like the recipe in Spanish.  "10 Must-Try Traditional Foods In Bolivia - Updated 2022" by Sidharth for Trip101, updated July 22, 2022 "Bolivian Food: 13 Traditional & Typical Dishes To Try" by Rainforest Cruises on June 15, 2021

As an English speaker, one of the trickiest things to learn is when to use the Spanish verbs estar and ser. They both mean "to be," but are both used in very distinct ways. Last time, in Episode 77, we looked specifically at how and when to use ser, remembering the mnemonic SER + ¿SE TIENE? Today, we'll do a detailed look at when and how to use the verb estar. And we will continue our cultural tip mini-series on Bolivia! ¡Vámanos!Just a quick note - if you would like more resources to help you with Ser vs. Estar and other Spanish grammar, check out the links in today's Show Notes! Full disclosure, some of them are Amazon affiliate links (For more information, see my Disclosure Policy), and I have clearly marked which ones. But they were invaluable in preparing for this episode series!Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2022 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 78Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  Episode 77: Ser vs. Estar, Part 1  "Gramática para la composición (Spanish Edition) Segunda Edición" by M. Stanley Whitley and Luis González, August 6, 2007 (Amazon Affiliate Link) "The Everything Spanish Grammar Book" by Julie Gutin, March 1, 2005 (Amazon Affiliate Link) "The Ultimate Spanish Review and Practice, First Edition" by Ronni Gordon and David Stillman, September 1, 1999 (Note: There is now a Fourth Edition out, as of June 24, 2019) "Manual de referencia: reglas y estructuras esenciales de la lengua española" by Olga M. Muñiz, Ph.D. and Kevin E. Teegarden, Ph.D., 2009 (These were made by my professors at college, so I don't know if you can actually buy this anywhere) "‘Ser' and ‘estar': what are some advanced uses of these Spanish verbs?" by Mango Languages on November 15, 2021 Cultural Tip"National Holidays in Bolivia in 2022" by OfficeHolidays.com. See the individual holiday links for more information.  

As an English speaker, one of the trickiest things to learn is when to use the Spanish verbs estar and ser. They both mean "to be," but are both used in very distinct ways. So we'll do a three-part series to dive deep into how to use these verbs correctly! And we will begin our cultural tip mini-series on Bolivia! ¡Vámanos!Just a quick note - if you would like more resources to help you with Ser vs. Estar and other Spanish grammar, check out the links in today's Show Notes! Full disclosure, some of them are Amazon affiliate links (For more information, see my Disclosure Policy), and I have clearly marked which ones. But they were invaluable in preparing for this episode series!Also, there may be a little bit of an odd sound from about the 1:45 to 7:44 min. marks. My A/C came on in the middle of recording and I messed up on editing it out. Sorry about that! I fixed it a little, but couldn't completely fix it. I have learned what NOT to do in the future. :DRemember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2022 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 75Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  "Using 'Se' with Spanish Verbs To Express the English Passive Voice" by Gerald Erichsen for ThoughtCo on August 28, 2020  "Using the Passive Voice in Spanish" by Gerald Erichsen for ThoughtCo on August 26, 2020 "How to use impersonal expressions with el verbo SER" by EasyEspañol.org "Impersonal Expressions with the Subjunctive" by SpanishDict.com  "Gramática para la composición (Spanish Edition) Segunda Edición" by M. Stanley Whitley and Luis González, August 6, 2007 (Amazon Affiliate Link) "The Everything Spanish Grammar Book" by Julie Gutin, March 1, 2005 (Amazon Affiliate Link) "The Ultimate Spanish Review and Practice, First Edition" by Ronni Gordon and David Stillman, September 1, 1999 (Note: There is now a Fourth Edition out, as of June 24, 2019) "Manual de referencia: reglas y estructuras esenciales de la lengua española" por Olga M. Muñiz, Ph.D. and Kevin E. Teegarden, Ph.D., 2009 (These were made by my professors at college, so I don't know if you can actually buy them anywhere) Cultural Tip "Bolivia - The World Factbook" by the CIA, last updated August 30, 2022 "Country Summary: Bolivia" by the CIA, last updated May 11, 2022

I know, I know, this episode didn't come out on Monday. But doesn't it seem more fitting that it come a day later, after the Labor Day Holiday, and on the particular day that we want to talk about? After all, today's episode focuses solely on Elcano Day, which is celebrated today, September 6, 2022, by Spanish-speaking Basque! So let's dig into what this holiday is and why it's so important! Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2022 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 76Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  "National Read A Book Day 2022: Things You Should Know" from NationalDaysToday.com "Basque Country Location and Provinces in Europe Map" by Gabriel Trisca, uploaded and modified on Wikimedia Commons May 23, 2014 "Basque" by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica, for Encyclopedia Britannica, on February 19,  2021. Accessed 5 September 2022. "What is the Basque Country?" by Euskal Kazeta "What is the Basque Country?" by admin for The Land Of The Basques website on August 22, 2019  "Basque language" by Rijk, Rudolf P.G. de and Michelena, Luis for Encyclopedia Britannica, on September 2, 2022. Accessed 5 September 2022. Esther Ciganda's Website: Learn Basque & Listen To The Podcast The Immigrant All Around- Basque In Languages "Ferdinand Magellan" by Mitchell, Mairin and Domingues, Francisco Contente for Encyclopedia Britannica, on May 21, 2022. Accessed 6 September 2022. "Ferdinand Magellan" by History.com Editors for History.com, last updated October 22, 2021. Accessed September 5, 2022 "Elcano Day in the Basque Country / September 6, 2022" from AnyDayGuide.com  "Magallanes- Elcano" by Fatima Azmani for SevillaInfo.es on September 5, 2022 "Juan Sebastián de Elcano - Explorer and Ship" uploaded to YouTube on April 8, 2022, by The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered "How Magellan circumnavigated the globe - Ewandro Magalhaes" uploaded to YouTube by TED-Ed on March 30, 2017 "Magellan faces mutiny on the high seas" by Look and Learn on May 16, 2011  Cultural TipNone

Hello, hello, and hello! It is SO good to finally be back! In today's episode, I'll give you a quick life update as to why I've been gone for so long, then we'll discuss pet vocabulary in Spanish, and then finalize this long-overdue episode with our final Cultural Tip on Ecuador with three unique customs and traditions!Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2022 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 75Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  Wordreference.com Cultural Tip "Ecuador: queman el "año viejo" para recibir al Nuevo Año" uploaded to YouTube by teleSUR tv on December 28, 2018 "Ecuadorian Superstitions and Traditions" by Life in Ecuador "7 Unique Traditions in Ecuador" by Allie D'Almo for Big 7 Travel, posted in 2022 "10 of our most important Ecuador traditions" by Sandra for Wanderbus Ecuador on January 30, 2020 "8 Holiday Traditions to Embrace in Ecuador" by Betsy Maria D. for Ecua Traveling "Bolon de verde or Ecuadorian green plantain dumplings" by Layla Pujol for Laylita's Recipes Blog Same Recipe, but in Spanish  "Ecuadorian Food: 11 Traditional Dishes You Must Try" by Rainforest Cruises, posted on June 8, 2021

Have you ever wondered why Spanish has both the letters "B" and V", when they both make the same sound? Well, in today's episode, we'll answer that very question! And then, for our Cultural Tip, we'll talk about the national holidays of Ecuador!Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2022 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 74Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  "International Phonetic Alphabet" by InternationalPhoneticAlphabet.org  "The International Phonetic Alphabet" by the International Phonetic Association, last revised 2015 "International Phonetic Alphabet for American English" by EasyPronunciation.com "Pronouncing the Spanish B and V" by Gerald Erichsen for ThoughtCo.com on April 11, 2019 "¿Por qué se pronuncian igual B y V en español? Historia de la confusión" by DelCastellano.com "¿Por qué pronuncio así la B y la V? | ¿Qué es correcto?" by Linguriosa, uploaded to YouTube on February 21, 2021 "Romance languages" by Sala, Marius and Posner, Rebecca for Encyclopedia Britannica, July 26, 2021. Accessed 27 June 2022. "Golden Age" by Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia, for Encyclopedia Britannica, February 2, 2022. Accessed 27 June 2022. Real Academia Española (rae.es) Episodio 73: Diferencias Ortográficas entre el Inglés Americano, Canadiense y Británico (en Inglés) Cultural Tip"National Holidays in Ecuador in 2022" by OfficeHolidays.com. See the individual holiday links for more information.  

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between the words tan and tanto? Look no further, because today's episode will finally give you answers! And then, for our Cultural Tip, we'll begin looking at Ecuador!Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2022 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 73Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  "TAN vs TANTO | Finally understand the differences between 'tan' and 'tanto' in Spanish ✨" uploaded to YouTube by Spanish Gitana | Spanish Teacher on November 22, 2020 "‘Tan' vs. ‘Tanto' in Spanish" by Gerald Erichsen for ThoughtCo on January 6, 2019 "Tan vs Tanto in Spanish - Meanings & Uses" by Daniela Sanchez for Tell Me In Spanish "The Spanish Tan vs. Tanto: Master Comparisons of Equality Like a Poet" by Francisco J. Vare for FluentU, last updated January 17, 2022 "Tan vs Tanto - How to Compare, Conclude & Approximate" for RealFastSpanish.com Cultural Tip "Ecuador - The World Factbook" by the CIA, last updated June 7, 2022 "Country Summary: Ecuador" by the CIA, last updated October 2021

What are Neuter Demonstratives? How do you use them? I promised you back in Episode 53 that we would eventually get to these, and now here we are! :) So let's dive in, and afterwards we'll talk about the three unique traditions of Guatemala. Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:© 2022 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 72Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  Episode 55: Acá vs. Aquí, Los Adverbios Demostrativos Episode 53: This, That, These, and Those in Spanish Episode 56: What's the deal with "Lo"? Part 1  Episode 57: What's up with "Lo"? Part 2 From thread from the CVC Foros, the Centro Virtual Cervantes' Archivo del Foro del español, the Cervantes Institute (Instituto Cervantes), quote came on November 14, 2019 "The Neuter Demonstrative Pronouns “Eso,” “Esto,” and “Aquello"" from SpanishDict "The Neuter Gender in Spanish" by Gerald Erichsen for ThoughtCo.com, updated on May 19, 2018 "Demonstrative Pronouns of Spanish" by Gerald Erichsen for ThoughtCo.com, updated on March 09, 2019 "How to Use Spanish Demonstrative Adjectives, Pronouns & Neutral Gender" by Real Fast Spanish Cultural Tip "25 Guatemalan Festivals and Celebrations for Your Bucket List" by Michele Peterson for A Taste for Travel, posted February 20, 2020, updated April 25, 2022  "11 Guatemalan Traditions and Customs Only Locals Will Understand" by Jack Guy for TheCultureTrip.com, January 10, 2018 "Why Do Guatemalans Build Giant Kites to Celebrate All Saints Day?" by Jack Guy for TheCultureTrip.com, January 31, 2018 Fiambre Image by julio ariel from Pixabay "Receta Guatemalteca de Fiambre por Chef Mirciny Moliviatis" uploaded to YouTube by Mirciny Moliviatis on October 26, 2015 "Giant Kites Festival, Day of the Dead | Sumpango, Guatemala 2018" uploaded to YouTube by Slowly Anywhere on November 7, 2018 "Chichicastenango, Guatemala" uploaded to YouTube by CS pacifico on February 5, 2016 "PALO VOLADOR, CHICHICASTENANGO" uploaded to YouTube by Instituto Guatemalteco de Turismo/INGUAT/ on January 31, 2018

Have you ever laughed at the fact that, in English, there are so many words that contradict themselves? For instance, if Paul rents a room, is he the one paying the landlord, or is he himself the landlord? Or how you can have clothes that will wear for a long time, but then eventually the wear on them begins to show? Or one of my current favorites, how you can be cheerfully sanguine (confidently optimistic) while your neighbor is a sanguine (bloodthirsty) lunatic? These types of words are called contronyms, and of course Spanish has them, too! So let's dive in, and afterwards we'll talk about the official holidays of Guatemala. Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:© 2022 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 71Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  "19 autoantónimos: palabras que significan una cosa y la contraria" by Jaime Rubio Hancock for El País on August 28, 2016 "Autoantónimos: palabras que significan una cosa y la contraria" by Translation-Traducción.com on October 13, 2016 "8 palabras en español que son sus propios opuestos" by Greelane.com on June 4, 2019 "75 Contronyms (Words with Contradictory Meanings)" by Mark Nichol for Daily Writing Tips “Contronym.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster. Accessed 5 May. 2022. I also used the RAE's online dictionary, wordreference.com, and Ingles.com's online dictionary to double-check words and structures.  Blog image by Yakup Ipek from Pixabay Cultural Tip "National Holidays in Guatemala in 2022" by OfficeHolidays.com. See the individual holiday links for more information.   "Federal Republic Of Central America" by John Misachi for World Atlas on June 30, 2020 Episode 67: Spanish's Diacritical Marks

Welcome to our first Special episode of 22: La Fiesta de San Isidro! This fun holiday takes place in Madrid every May 8th - 15th and honors Saint Isidore, the city's patron saint, and María Torribia, his wife. I wanted to do this episode before the actual holiday begins so that, should you so desire, you could join in the festivities wherever you are by making rosquillas or even cocido madrileño! (Remember, since today's episode is a Special, we won't have a Cultural Tip this week.) Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:© 2022 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 70Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  "San Isidro" by ESMadrid.com, Madrid's official tourist website, last updated April 29, 2022 "Ermita de San Isidro" by ESMadrid.com, Madrid's official tourist website, last updated March 30, 2022 "San Isidro Madrid - Comparsa de GIGANTES Y CABEZUDOS DE MADRID - 2016" uploaded to YouTube by Cicerone TV, Viajes, cultura y buenos restaurantes, on May 18, 2016 "La Pradera de San Isidro in Madrid Spain" uploaded to YouTube by Samuel Garza on May 21, 2019 "San Isidro Festival 2022" by Rove.Me, last updated April 5, 2021 "Feast of Saint Isidore in Madrid" from AnyDayGuide.com  "San Isidro Festival" by Spanish Fiestas "Feast of St. Isidro (in lieu) in Madrid in 2022" from OfficeHolidays.com  "Intrepid's Ultimate Guide to Fiesta de San Isidro" from IntrepidTravel.com  "Clase para aprender a bailar el chotis como un auténtico castizo" uploaded to YouTube by El HuffPost on May 14, 2015 "Chotis Madrid, Madrid, Madrid" uploaded to YouTube by Doriroga on May 16, 2018 La Comida "San Isidro 2020: Receta de entresijos y gallinejas" by Gemma Meca for OK Diario on May 15, 2020 "Gallinejas and Entresijos: The Melancholic Mesentery of Madrid" from Vittles, piece written by Abbas Asaria and posted September 13, 2021 "Cocido Madrileño: The Stew That Has Sustained Madrid for 600 Years" by Lidia Molina Whytefor CultureTrip.com on January 17, 2020 "Cómo hacer un cocido madrileño de manera tradicional y fácil" by Alfonso López from Recetas de Recupetes "COCIDO MADRILEÑO" from Spain Recipes "Cocido Madrileno" by Luis Luna on AllRecipes.com  "How To Make Barquillos" uploaded to YouTube by Savor Easy on March 26, 2019 "Barquillos: Spain's unique street food roulette" by Jessica Vincent for the BBC on October 22, 2020 "Limonada madrileña" by Angela CM for Conocer Madrid on March 2, 2013 "Rosquillas" by Renards Gourmets for 196 Flavors "Rosquillas Santa Clara" by Mabel Mendez on Pasteles de Colores "Rosquillas de San Isidro" by Blue Jellybeans on May 18, 2011 Cultural TipNone

Today's episode will be a bit longer than normal, but it covers a topic I've really wanted to talk about for a long time. We all know how to use the conjunction but in English, but Spanish actually differentiates between the different nuances of but with the words sino and pero. This can be tricky for English-speakers, so today we'll do a deep dive into what these words mean and how to correctly use them! And for our Cultural Tip, we'll begin looking at Guatemala. :) Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:© 2022 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 69Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  Wordreference.com  "Pero" from REAL ACADEMIA ESPAÑOLA: Diccionario de la lengua española, 23.ª ed., [versión 23.5 en línea]. Accessed April 15, 2022 "Sino" from REAL ACADEMIA ESPAÑOLA: Diccionario de la lengua española, 23.ª ed., [versión 23.5 en línea]. Accessed April 15, 2022 "Cuál es la diferencia entre ‘pero' y ‘sino'" by Cata for Practiquemos on July 14, 2020 "Pero vs Sino – How to Avoid Mistakes with “But” in Spanish" by Andrew Barre for Real Fast Spanish "Pero vs. Sino" from SpanishDict.com by Curiosity Media Inc., accessed April 15, 2022 "What's the Difference Between Pero and Sino?" by Daniela Sanchez for ¡Tell me in Spanish! Cultural Tip "Guatemala" from the CIA's World Factbook, last updated March 30, 2022 "One Page Summary: Guatemala" from the CIA's World Factbook, last updated October 2021 "A History of Guatemala" by Tim Lambert for Local Histories, last revised 2020 "History of Guatemala" by CentralAmerica.com

Ready to go over some more false friends in Spanish? Here are 7 more words to help you avoid any embarrassing blunders or miscommunications. :) And in our cultural tip, we'll highlight three unique festivals in Chile!I'm sorry this episode is so late! I had planned to get everything done before we had guests visit, but then my poor daughter got sick and those plans went out the window! Thankfully, she is feeling much better now and we were able to have a blessed time with family. My next episode should be on-time, Lord willing! :D Thank you for your patience and understanding!Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:© 2022 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 68Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  Episode 45: False Friends Wordreference.com  "20 Surprising Spanish-English False Friends Everyone Falls For" by Lisa for FluentU "15 Spanish False Friends about Emotion" by Real Fast Spanish "Falsos amigos" by Lawless Spanish "Lista de falsos amigos en inglés" by  Adriana Jiménez for Babel on January 29, 2020 "Los 11 falsos amigos más comunes entre el inglés y el español" by Ana Sánchez for Verbling on November 25, 2015 Cultural Tip "Chilean Traditional Festivals" by Marca Chile on March 7, 2019 "The History and Dances of the Chilean Festival: Fiesta de la Tirana" by Michelle Margaret Fajkus for Spanish Academy on June 20, 2021 "Virgin of La Tirana Festival" by Carnivaland "Fiesta de la Tirana" by Teleclases Chile, uploaded to YouTube on February 5, 2021 "SERNATUR Tarapacá / La Tirana" by Sernatur Tarapacá, uploaded to YouTube on July 21, 2017 "Wine grape harvest festival (Curicó valley, Chile)" by Alfredo de La Viñita, uploaded to YouTube on April 5, 2018 "Fiesta de la Vendimia Curicó 2019" by TVCentro, uploaded to YouTube on March 25, 2019 "What to do in Chile: Tapati Rapa Nui" by Chile Travel, uploaded to YouTube on May 14, 2018 "Resumen Tapati Rapa Nui 2021" by Mana Tv Rapa Nui, uploaded to YouTube on February 23, 2021 "3 Most Popular Festivals of Chile" by Donald Devil for Prix Constantin, October 17, 2020 "Tapati Rapa Nui festival" by Easter Island Travel

In today's episode, we're going to talk about the various diacritical marks in Spanish, as well as cover the national holidays of Chile in our second cultural tip for the country!Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:© 2022 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 67Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  Episode 53: This, That, These, and Those in Spanish "The Complete Guide to Spanish Accent Marks" by Rebecca Thering for FluentU "What You Need to Know About Diacritical Marks in Spanish: When to Use an Accent and How to Pronounce a Tilde" by Gerald Erichsen for ThoughtCo., updated on February 3, 2019 "French Accent Marks: The Ultimate Guide" by George Julian for Fluent In 3 Months "Como vs Cómo" by SpanishDict, © Curiosity Media Inc. "Difference between cómo and como in Spanish (with and without an accent)" by Inma Sánchez for Kwiziq on March 6, 2022 "Mas o más" by Fabián Coelho for Diccionario de Dudas "Using ‘Más' in Spanish: ‘More' is its most frequent English equivalent" by Gerald Erichsen for ThoughtCo., updated on August 18, 2021 Cultural Tip "National Holidays in Chile in 2022" by OfficeHolidays.com. See the individual holiday links for more information.   "Corpus Christi around the world in 2022" by OfficeHolidays.com Episodes 46, 55, 56, 58, 59, and 60 My Disclosure Policy 2003 movie "Luther", directed by Eric Till [affiliate link] 

Welcome back to Spanish Answers! I am so excited to begin another year with all of you, my lovely listeners/readers! In today's episode, I'll give you a brief update about the Women in Language Conference, some news about the Resource Library, and then we'll start our episode on vocabulary for Eastern European countries and key world organizations!Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:© 2022 by Language Answers, LLC Blog for Episode 66Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  Resource Library! Including Spanish, English, American Sign Language, French, and Ukrainian  "Eastern European Countries" by WorldAtlas "Belarus" from the CIA World Factbook, updated March 2, 2022 "Bulgaria" from the CIA World Factbook, updated March 2, 2022 "Czechia" from the CIA World Factbook, updated March 2, 2022 "Hungary" from the CIA World Factbook, updated March 2, 2022 "Poland" from the CIA World Factbook, updated March 2, 2022 "Moldova" from the CIA World Factbook, updated March 2, 2022 "Romania" from the CIA World Factbook, updated March 2, 2022 "Russia" from the CIA World Factbook, updated March 2, 2022 "Slovakia" from the CIA World Factbook, updated March 2, 2022 "Ukraine" from the CIA World Factbook, updated March 2, 2022 "Member Countries" by NATO, last updated September 24, 2020 "European Union" by Matthew J. Gabel for the Encyclopedia Britannica, March 4, 2022 "United Nations" by Jacques Fomerand, Cecelia M. Lynch, and Karen Mingst for the Encyclopedia Britannica, January 21, 2020 Cultural Tip "Chile" from the CIA World Factbook, updated March 2, 2022 "Chile: One Page Summary" from the CIA World Factbook, as of October 2021 Episodes 58, 56, 55, 59, and 60

As I get ready to restart Spanish Answers this March, I wanted to share a special update with you involving the 5th annual Women in Language (WIL) online conference this March! #womeninlanguageRemember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES© 2022 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Special UpdateIntro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content The Fluent Show Episode 233 Mi enlace de afiliado para la conferencia WIL de este año (aquí está mi política de divulgación) Consejo CulturalNada

Merry Christmas! (^_^)/ December 25th is right around the corner, and as part of our yearly tradition of enjoying the holidays, todays' episode will focus on how Christmas is celebrated in the Spanish-speaking country of Peru! Plus, a quick update for the podcast/blog regarding 2022! Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES© 2021 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 65Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content "How Peruvians Celebrate Christmas" by Brandon Dupre for CultureTrip.com on January 13, 2018 "Christmas Traditions in Peru" by Amazing Peru and Beyond "Christmas Traditions in Peru" by Rainforest Cruises on December 23, 2015 "Christmas in Peru: Traditions, Food and Where to Go" by Tony Dunnell for NewPeruvian.com, last updated June 4, 2018 "La Navidad en Perú (Christmas in Peru)" by Sasha for Spanish Language Blog for Transparent Language, posted on Decemer 12, 2018 "ZAPATEO PURO" by CORDOVA MI TIERRA, uploaded to YouTube on March 28, 2018 "How To Play the Quijada de Burro with Freddy "Huevito" Lobatón" by DePauw School of Music, uploaded to YouTube January 11, 2021, but originally published June 7, 2018 "Gabriel Alegría and Friends Demonstrate an Afro Peruvian Percussion Ensemble" by DePauw School of Music, uploaded to YouTube January 11, 2021, but originally published June 7, 2018 "Festejo de Navidad" by Iglesia de Jesucristo, uploaded to YouTube December 5, 2016 Past Episodes Mentioned:  Episode 64: Another Merry Christmas Song Sampler!  Episode 46: Reflexive Verbs, Part 1  Episode 43: ¡Feliz Navidad! Celebrating Christmas in Argentina and Columbia  Episode 42: A Merry Christmas Song Sampler! Episode 25: Merry Christmas! Episode 24: Spanish Christmas Songs!  Episode 1: New Year's Traditions Food  "What Is Pachamanca & How To Make It" by Rainforest Cruises on April 15, 2016 "A Step by Step Guide to Cooking the Andean Pachamanca Like a Local" by Jessica Vincent for CultureTrip.com on May 30, 2018 "Puré de Papa" from Jamea Perú "Peruvian Tamales" by Qué Rica Vida, with the Spanish Version  "PERUVIAN CHRISTMAS FOOD – HOLIDAY SEASON CUISINE SOUTH AMERICA STYLE" from EatPeru.com  "Panetón - Christmas Fruit Cake Dessert" by Eat Peru "Alfajores: Delicious Peruvian Cookie with Manjar Blanco" by Eat Peru "PERUVIAN HOT CHOCOLATE RECIPE – SPICY, CREAMY GOODNESS" by Eat Peru

Well, it is officially the Christmas season! What better way to get in the mood than by listening to some Spanish Christmas songs? Whether you enjoy villancicos like Silent Night or something with a more modern flare (such as All I Want for Christmas Is You), this list of 10 Christmas songs will hopefully give you some new Spanish songs to sing along to!Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES© 2021 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 64Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content "[Official Video] Silent Night (Live) - Pentatonix" by Pentatonix, uploaded to YouTube November 24, 2014 "Mariah Carey - All I Want for Christmas Is You (Make My Wish Come True Edition) [Full HD] lyrics" by LYRICS, uploaded to YouTube December 21, 2019 "Allá En El Pesebre - Aliento (Ft. Majo Solis) - Santa La Noche EP" by Aliento Music Group, uploaded to YouTube November 24, 2016 "Alla en el Pesebre" from Musixmatch.com, Lyrics  "Pandora - Los Peces en el Río" by Pandora, uploaded to YouTube November 11, 2016 "Los Pastores a Belén - Patylu

What better way to continue our theme of just relaxing and enjoying the holiday season than with family games? So gather your loved ones around and begin incorporating Spanish into your playtime! After all, language learning is hard work, but it should be fun! :) For this episode, I tried to focus on games that most people might have just lying around their home and could play in Spanish instead of English.  Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES© 2021 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 63Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content "2L ENGLISH, LAAM (SPANISH) INSTRUCTIONS" PDF for UNO game by Mattel "UNO - Reglas oficiales del juego de cartas" by Uno-Juego "Cómo jugar a Uno" by QuiQue for El Juego de Mesa "Cómo se juega al uno: las reglas del juego para principiantes" by Ada Funes for El Español,  November 10, 2019 "UNO Cards" y Lets Play Uno, December 29, 2017 "Categorías de Scattergories" by Jugar Scattergories "Scattergories Listas" uploaded by gerardofdes to IDOC.pub in November 2019 "Scattergories: Rules, Variations + HUGE Category Lists" by Susan Box Mann for Icebreaker Ideas,  April 9, 2019  "Scrabble WordFinder" by Merriam-Webster, official online Scrabble Dictionary "Scrabble Buscador Palabra" by WordFind.com  "Scrabble letter distributions" by Wikipedia Etsy.com  [Affiliate links to Amazon: --Mattel Games UNO Card Game Customizable with Wild Cards--Scattergories Game--Scrabble A8166 Classic Scrabble] Cultural Tip "Matthew West - Gobble Gobble (Official Music Video)" by Matthew West, the song premiered on YouTube November  13, 2020 "Ben Rector - The Thanksgiving Song (Official Video)" by Ben Rector, uploadewd to YouTube October 28, 2020 "The Thanksgiving Song - The Petersens (LIVE)" by The Petersens, uploaded to YouTube November 12, 2021 "Thanksgiving Medley" by Saddleback Worship, uploaded to YouTube November 24, 2020 "Thankful (children's Thanksgiving song by Shawna Belt Edwards)" by Shawna Edwards, uploaded to YouTube October 21, 2017 Episode 19: Fall Vocabulary. or on YouTube 

With us entering into the holiday season (are you ready for delicious turkey and sweet pumpkin pie??), I decided that from now until the end of the year we will focus on fun, less serious topics. After all, the end of the year is upon us. Let's have a little fun! :) In today's episode, we'll explore the Spanish-speaking world through 12 fun sayings!Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES© 2021 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 62Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content "Popular Spanish Sayings" from DonQuijote.org  "30 Funny Spanish Phrases That Will Make Your Day!" from Paulina On the Road, published November 25, 2020, last updated June 9, 2021 Recipes from Spanish Sabores: "Easy Homemade Churros: Authentic Spanish Churros Recipe" by Lauren Aloise on September 7, 2012 by Lauren Aloise "Authentic Spanish Hot Chocolate Recipe" by David Pope on September 23, 2020 "11 phrases only Venezuelans understand" by Karen Moreno for Matador Network, January 21, 2015 "95 Refranes y Dichos Venezolanos y su Significado" by Milena Wetto for Lifeder.com  "Significado de la expresión ¿Vas a seguir Abigaíl?" from Diccionario Venezolano  "20 Peruvian Slang Words That'll Have You Living the Good Life in Lima" by Mose Hayward for FluentU "Las 50 Frases y Palabras Peruanas Más Conocidas" by Alberto Cajal for Lifeder.com "Top 10 Spanish Slang Phrases to Speak Like a True Argentine" by Rosie Hilder for FluentU "Argentine Slang: 28 Spanish Words You'll Hear From A Local" by Niall Quinn for BaseLang.com  "The Best Dulce de Leche in Argentina" by Rosemary for Authentic Food Quest.com, June 20, 2021  "Cómo hacer dulce de leche" by Alfonso López for RecetasDeRepuchete.com  "Dulce de Leche" by Jualonso on AllRecipes.com "Colombia's Favorite Sayings" by Colombia.co "15 dichos colombianos que debes conocer" by Colombia.co "15 dichos que siguen retumbando en los hogares de las familias colombianas" by Pulzo.com on January 17, 2018 "Popular Mexican Spanish Expressions" by Na'atik Mexico on August 13, 2021 "14 Meaningful Mexican Proverbs for Life and Language Learning" by Anna Maria for FluentU "Mole de Olla" by Mely Martínez for Mexico in My Kitchen, published January 25, 2016 and last updated August 22, 2019 Cultural TipNone

Today's episode is the last in our 3-part series on animals, baby animals, and more (see Episodes 60 and 59)! Finally, today we get to the "more" - what are some of the collective nouns Spanish speakers use when referring to animals? While it's not nearly as complex as the list we have in English, there are still a good number to go over. We'll also discuss some of English's more unique collective nouns, and finish up our Cultural Tips on Peru!Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES© 2021 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 61Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content Episode 60: Animals, Baby Animals, and More, Part 2 Episode 59: Animals, Baby Animals, and More, Part 1 Episodio 59: Los Nombres Colectivos de Animales, Pt. 3 Y Final "Los Sustantivos Colectivos, Lista de Ejemplos y Su Significado"by Los Sustantivos Colectivos, Lista de Ejemplos y Su Significado, published in Spain, March 1994, uploaded by Rough Cibernus to Scribd "A gaggle, a confusion and a conspiracy - bizarre animal collective group names" by BBC on June  6, 2019 "20 Interesting Names For Groups Of Animals" by World Atlas "85 Nombres Colectivos para Animales en Inglés" by Dilo En Inglés on October 4, 2018 "What to call a group of animals?" by Farmer's Almanac for Kids, on September 17, 2019 "A ‘murder of crows' and other collectives" on May 6, 2015 by Macquarie Dictionary, by Macmillan Publishers Australia 2021 "Collective nouns for animals" by Macquarie Dictionary, by Macmillan Publishers Australia 2021 Movies mentioned (these are NOT affiliate links): -Disney and/or Pixar: Finding Nemo and The Lion King-The Mask of Zorro "Murmuration" de Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary Diccionario de la lengua española, Online, by the Real Academia Española (RAE), 2021 WordReference.com Collins Spanish-English Dictionary, Online, Collins 2021 "Manada" and "Colonia (biología)" from Wikipedia "Lista de colectivos de animales" from Wikilengua del español "Bandada, manada y jauría" from Raz-Kids "¿Cómo se ven las medusas?" by ES.411ANSWERS.COM 2021 "What Is A Group Of Pigs Called? – Do You Really Know?" by Gardening Dream on August 19, 2021 Cultural Tip Episode 58: Second 2021 Special - Chile's Fiestas Patrias! "12 Peruvian Festivals, One for Each Month!" from Active Adventures Blog "Marinera Peruana Conquista Italia | Bellísimo Flashmob Milán 2019" by METAMORFOSIS Pro, uploaded to YouTube on July 30, 2019 "FLASH MOB DE MARINERA NORTEÑA EN ROMA-ITALIA 2021| BICENTENARIO DEL PERU (PIAZZA DELLA REPUBBLICA)" by Eduardo Sanchez Marinera, uploaded to YouTube on July  29, 2021 "Tutorial de Marinera Norteña" Playlist created by DelNorteSoy on YouTube "THE MARINERA: AN INTERVIEW WITH MARCELA GANOZA" by ARACARI Travel,  December 7, 2019 "Aprende a bailar marinera" by Ministerio de Educación del Perú, uploaded to YouTube April 21, 2020 "Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria es considerada patrimonio cultural inmaterial de la humanidad" by TVPerú Noticias, uploaded to YouTube on February 4, 2018 "Procesión Taytacha de los Temblores Cusco 2018" by CatFly Films, uploaded to YouTube on March 30, 2018 "Fiesta de la Candelaria" by Peru Hop, updated in 2021 "Holy Week in Cusco: The Lord of Earthquakes" by Best Peru Tours on March 30, 2018 

In today's episode, we're going to continue discussing the names of different animals and their babies. In Episode 59, we talked about pets and park / outdoor animals. Today, let's focus on wild animals and those you'd find on the farm! (I apologize for how late this episode is. We have been dealing with several family crises, so thank you for your patience as I work through them.)Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES© 2021 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 60Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content Episode 59: Animals, Baby Animals, and More, Part 1  "Baby Animal Name's Glossary" by The Animal Facts "Baby Animals" by Animal Facts Encyclopedia "Los animales en inglés y español – 140 animales y más" by Daniel Welsch from Aprende más inglés: habla como un nativo "Baby animal names | Nombres en inglés de los animales bebés" by Crianza Bilingüe "Nombres de crías de animales - Lista con fotos" by Náyade Quero Rocamora for Experto Animal, updated March 2, 2021 "¿Cómo se suele llamar a las crías de los animales?" by DePeru "Names of Zoo Animals in Spanish" by Gerald Erichsen for ThoughtCo. on February 10, 2020 "Explicación de los caballos: ¿Qué es potro, castrado, yegua, potra y semental?" by Samuel Carrasco, February 4, 2021, for animaleswiki.com "Is Agua Masculine or Feminine?" by Yabla "Chayanne - Torero (Vídeo Oficial)" by Chayanne, uploaded to YouTube on October 3, 2009 Cultural Tip Episode 46: Reflexive Verbs, Part 1   "National Holidays in Peru in 2021" by OfficeHolidays.com. See the individual holiday links for more information.   "Inti Raymi, The Inca Festival Of The Sun (Mini-Documentary)" by Peru for Less, uploaded to YuTube on Sept. 17, 2019 "Inti Raymi" by Visit Peru, uploaded on YouTube on May 13, 2015 "Inti Raymi The Festival of the Sun" by Machu-Picchu.org  Episode 58: Second 2021 Special - Chile's Fiestas Patrias! (languageanswers.com)

While reading books to my little girl, I asked myself, "Do we talk a lot about the different animal names in Spanish?" While I originally thought that all you had to do in Spanish was add "ito" or "ita" to make an animal a baby (such as perrito for perro and gatito for gato), after doing some research I've found that there are, in fact, different, more specific animal names in Spanish. Hence this new three-part series on animal names, with the first two episodes focusing on the specific terms for animals and their babies, followed by the final episode focusing on collective names (group names, like herd or flock). I hope you enjoy it! Or at the very least, that it equips you to help teach the little ones in your life the different animal names in Spanish. :)*Also, I messed up in this episode. I said a duckling in Spanish was pavipollo or pavezno, but those are actually terms for baby turkey, or poult. I don't know why, but I have been struggling with mixing those two animals. They are completely different, I know! But there it is. Duckling is el patito  or anadón, since ánade means duck as well. Sorry for the confusion!* Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES© 2021 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 59Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content "Baby Animal Name's Glossary" by The Animal Facts "Baby Animals" by Animal Facts Encyclopedia "Los animales en inglés y español – 140 animales y más" by Daniel Welsch from Aprende más inglés: habla como un nativo "Baby animal names | Nombres en inglés de los animales bebés" by Crianza Bilingüe "Nombres de crías de animales - Lista con fotos" by Náyade Quero Rocamora for Experto Animal, updated March 2, 2021 "Gazapo" from the RAE online "Monarch Butterfly Life Cycle" by Ask a Biologist for ASU "Ciclo de vida de las mariposas" by Nick A. Romero H. January 18, 2021 for Experto Animal "What do Ladybugs Eat?" by Feeding Nature December 21, 2020 *Ladybug" from English / Spanish online dictionary Wordreference.com "Mariquita: Características, significado, tipos y mucho más" by Hablemos de Insectos "Arañas: características, hábitat, reproducción, tipos y más" by Luria Sandoval for Magica Naturaleza "Saltamontes" by Mundo Insectos "Coyote" from BioEnciclopedia "Puma" from BioEnciclopedia "Alces alces" from Wikipedia "¿Cómo se suele llamar a las crías de los animales?" by DePeru "Snakelet" from Merriam-Webster Cultural Tip "Peru" from the CIA World Factbook, updated September 22, 2021 "Peru: One Page Summary" from the CIA World Factbook, as of September 2020 "A BRIEF HISTORY OF PERU" by Tim Lambert for Local Histories, last revised 2020 "Peru" by Ducksters Episode 58: Second 2021 Special - Chile's Fiestas Patrias!  Episode 56: What's the deal with "Lo"? Part 1  Episode 55: Acá vs. Aquí, Los Adverbios Demostrativos

Since this important holiday is about to be celebrated in Chile, I'm interrupting our normal routine to bring you the second special of the year! Today, we'll focus on Chile's Fiestas Patrias, also known as el dieciocho due to it being celebrated on Sept. 18th. I hope you enjoy this episode, and even try a few traditional Chilean recipes to celebrate the day, no matter where you are!Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!Correction: I mistakenly left the "r" out of Captain Arturo Prat's name when talking about Chile's Navy Day. Thank you to gringomike for catching that! :) SHOW NOTES© 2021 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 58Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayBlog Photo by Leonard G. of a youth dance group (La Cueca), Santiago, Chile. Image taken Nov. 30, 2009, uploaded Jan. 18, 2010 to Wikimedia Commons, where I found the photo. Creative CommonsAttribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.Resource LinksEpisode/Cultural Content  "Chilean Fiestas Patrias Celebration Check List: 9 Things to Do & Spanish Words to Remember" by SpeakingLatino.com  "El gran festejo nacional: Fiestas Patrias en Chile: por qué se celebra el 18 de septiembre" by Clarín Internacional Sept. 18, 2020 "Chile's Independence Day: September 18, 1810" by Christopher Minster for ThoughtCo, updated July 16, 2019  "Chile" by Marcello A. Carmagnani for Encyclopedia Britannica, last updated Sept. 7, 2021  "Chile's Independence Day (Fiestas Patrias)" by Pepe´s Chile "Day of the Glories of the Chilean Army in Chile in 2021" by OfficeHolidays.com  "Navy Day in Chile in 2022" by OfficeHolidays.com  "Fiestas Patrias en Chile" by Marca Chile, uploaded to YouTube on March 11, 2015 "A Complete Guide to Chile's Most Important Holiday: Fiestas Patrias" by Elizabeth Trovall for Culture Trip on April 7, 2017 "Chilean-Style Empanadas de Pino" by Marian Blazes for The Spruce Eats, updated on July 28, 2021 "Argentine Beef Empanadas / Meat Pies" by El Pastificio de Nicola, uploaded to YouTube on May 24, 2019 "CHILEAN PASTEL DE CHOCLO" by Sharon123 for Food.com  "Pastel de Choclo" by Alvaro Barrientos Montero, uploaded to YouTube March 29, 2018 "Chilean-Style Sopaipillas" by Makka for AllRecipes.com  "CHILE SOPAIPILLAS (A CHILEAN DOUGHNUT)" by Darlene at International Cuisine on Jan. 15, 2015 "Sopaipillas pasadas. Receta chilena" by Directo al Paladar on July 4, 2013 Photo by Leonard G. of a youth dance group (La Cueca), Santiago, Chile. Image taken Nov. 30, 2009, uploaded Jan. 18, 2010 to Wikimedia Commons, where I found the photo. Creative CommonsAttribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license. "cueca chilena campeones folclor bailes programa monteaguilino suscríbete" by EL MONTEAGUILINO, uploaded to YouTube on Jun 5, 2019 "Clase de cueca con Claudia Miranda y Felipe Basaez" by Elige Vivir Sano, uploaded to YouTube on Sept. 16, 2020 "Why Fiestas Patrias is the best time to experience Chile?" by Ecochile Sept. 7, 2018 "TyPiCAL GAMES OF CHiLE. FIESTAS PATRIAS DAY 2 | S.02 Ep.65" by Jon Gross, uploaded to YouTube on Sept. 15, 2017 "La lista definitiva de juegos típicos de Fiestas Patrias ¿a cuál juegas?" by SoyChile.com Sept. 16, 2016 "1 Juegos Tipicos"  by carolina soto, uploaded to YouTube Sept. 19, 2015

"Lo" is one of those really versatile words in Spanish, and can be pretty tricky for English speakers to wrap their minds around (even I struggle with it sometimes!). So today's episode finishes our overview of the main ways that "lo" is used in Spanish. As a reminder, "Lo" can be used as 1) a direct object pronoun, 2) a neuter definite article, 3) a neuter relative pronoun, 4) combined with the preposition "de", 5) after the verbs Ser and Estar, and 6) in various Spanish phrases. We went over the first 3 in Episode 56, so today we'll finish up with the last 3. Let's dive in to what it all means!Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES© 2021 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 57Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  Episode 56: What´s Up With "Lo"? Part 1 "How to Use ‘Lo' in Spanish" by Gerald Erichsen, updated February 03, 2020, for ThoughtCo. "4 Ways to Use “Lo” to Replace or Create Any New Idea" by Real Fast Spanish "The article lo - Easy Learning Grammar Spanish" by Collins "Lo" in Wordreference.com  Linguee.com  Cultural Tip "International Tango Festival and World Cup" Official English Website for the City of Buenos Aires"Festival y Mundial de Tango" Sitio oficial de turismo de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires" Spanish Version.  "Buenos Aires, Argentina: EP 4 Tango Festival Y Mundial" by Bare Feet with Mickela Mollozzi, uploaded to YouTube April 11, 2013 "Tango BA - Se viene Tango Buenos Aires Festival y Mundial 2015!" by FestivalesBA, uploaded to YouTube on August 5, 2015 "Basic Argentine Tango for fun at home" by Vivaladance, uploaded to YouTube on April 20, 2020 "The Top 5 Cultural Celebrations in Argentina" by Julie Ritz on January 25, 2019 for Capa World "Buenos Aires Book Fair" Official Site"Fundación El Libro" Official Site in Spanish "Opening of the Buenos Aires Book Fair" by AP Archive, uploaded to YouTube on May 6, 2017 "Buenos Aires International Book Fair" Official English Website for the City of Buenos Aires"Feria del Libro" Sitio oficial de turismo de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires "Argentina Culture Guide: 11 Can't-Miss Customs & Traditions" by Celebrity Cruises "Yerba Mate" by Celebrity Cruises "How to Make Yerba Mate" by Wiki How, updated May 6, 2021 "Yerba Mate | Thirsty For ..." by Tastemade, uploaded to YouTube on April 23, 2013

"Lo" is one of those really versatile words in Spanish, and can be pretty tricky for English speakers to wrap their minds around (even I struggle with it sometimes!). So today's episode gives an overview on the 6 main ways that "lo" is used in Spanish, focusing on the first three in this episode and the last three in the next! Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES© 2021 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 56Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  Episodio 48: Los Pronombres de los Objetos Directos e Indirectos "The Neuter Relative Pronouns "Lo Cual" and "Lo Que"" by SpanishDict.com  "How to Use ‘Lo' in Spanish" by Gerald Erichsen, updated February 03, 2020, for ThoughtCo. "4 Ways to Use “Lo” to Replace or Create Any New Idea" by Real Fast Spanish "Bueno" by HarperCollins Publishers, via Collins online dictionary "How to use LO QUE in Spanish" by Real Fast Spanish, uploaded to YouTube on October 8, 2020 "The article lo - Easy Learning Grammar Spanish" by Collins Cultural Tip "National Holidays in Argentina in 2021" from OfficeHolidays.com (click on the links there to read more about each holiday, which is how I gathered my information.) "The Story Behind the Argentina Flag" by the CultureTrip.com  "Flag of Argentina" by Whitney Smith on February 2, 2001 for Britannica.com, updated on July 25, 2011

Do you have trouble remembering which adverb of place (or rather, adverbios demostrativos) to use in Spanish for saying where something is? Is the cat aquí, ahí, or allí? Or maybe it's acá? If so, then this episode is for you!Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES© 2021 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 55Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  RAE.es  Wordreference.com  "Translating "Here" and "There" While Speaking Spanish" by Gerald Erichsen for ThoughtCo.com, updated November 4, 2019 "Adverbios demostrativos de lugar" by Paco from EspañolPlus Episode 53: This, That, These, and Those in Spanish Episode 6: Spanish Contractions, Part 2  Cultural Tip "National Holidays in Argentina in 2021" from OfficeHolidays.com (click on the links there to read more about each holiday, which is how I gathered my information.) "Carnival Monday around the world in 2022" from OfficeHolidays.com "Falkland Islands War" by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica July 20, 1998, and last updated on Britannica.com on March 26, 2021 

It's been a bit since our last song sampler (see Episode #40), so today's episode is going to focus on 4 unique styles of dance music that come to us from Spain and Puerto Rico! (With a heavy emphasis on the Dance!)Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES© 2021 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 54Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksPast Song Samplers Episode 42: A Merry Christmas Song Sampler!  Episode 40: Song Sampler #2  Episodes 33-35, regarding Nursery Rhymes Episode 24: Spanish Christmas Songs!  Episode 20: Song Sampler #1  Episode Content (and Cultural Tip) "Essential Guide to Flamenco in Spain" by Spain Traveller "Flamenco: Music and Dance" by Ninotchka Devorah Bennahum for Britannica.com on Jan. 12, 2000, last updated Jan. 20, 2021 "Sevilla, Spain: Home of Flamenco" by Rick Steves' Europe, uploaded to YouTube on Nov. 1, 2017 "This FLAMENCO dancer is going to SHOCK you | Auditions 7 | Spain's Got Talent 2021" by Spain's Got Talent, uploaded to YouTube Feb. 26, 2021 Spain's Got Talent YouTube channel  The Dancer YouTube channel  "MACARENA is a FLAMENCO SNOW WHITE in her powerful choreography | Semifinal 02 | The Dancer" from The Dancer, uploaded to YouTube on May 31, 2021 "OLE! MACARENA triumphs with its fan challenge| Grand Final | The Dancer" by The Dancer, uploaded to YouTube Jun. 7, 2021 "Sevillanas, the most famous folk Spanish dance" by Laurent Escobar for Pura-Aventura.com on Apr. 16, 2015 "Sevillana" by Andalucia.com  "Feria de Abril 2018" by Ayuntamiento de Sevilla, uploaded to YouTube on Apr. 19, 2018 "How to Dance: The Charleston" by Kevin and Karen, uploaded to YouTube on Feb. 21, 2015 "Baile Por Sevillana Alba Y Andrea" by A Bailar, uploaded to YouTube on May 9, 2018 "Sevillanas tutorial #1 (la primera) - Aprende a bailar Sevillanas" by Maria Osende, uploaded to YouTube Jan. 19, 2019 "Tutorial Sevillanas: Learn to dance the FIRST SEVILLANA easy footwork step by step" by Ole Ole Guapa, uploaded to YouTube on Mar. 31, 2020 "Curso: Aprende a Bailar Sevillanas con Pilar Astola: Introducción y 1º pasos." by Pilar Astola, uploaded to YouTube on Apr. 3, 2016 "Sevillanas Luisa Lirio Dia Andalucia" by Candido Peña Sanchez, uploaded to YouTube on Mar. 11, 2016 "Puerto Rico's Bomba, A Dance of The African Diaspora | KQED Arts" by KQED Arts, uploaded to YouTube on Jun. 9, 2020 "Learning the Dances of Puerto Rico" by Discover Puerto Rico.com "Bomba is an Essential Expression of Puerto Rican Culture" by Discover Puerto Rico.com "Latin American Dance: Puerto Rico" by Susan V. Cashion for Britannica.com on Nov. 7, 2008, last updated Sep. 2, 2020 "La Plena de Puerto Rico - Borinquen 2017" by Borinquen Dance Theatre Inc, uploaded to YouTube on Mar. 25, 2018 "Plena Puerto Rican Dance -- Husband and wife argue" by Dan Hanson, uploaded to YouTube on Oct. 18, 2013 "Aprende a bailar plena puertorriqueña" by Triple-S Advantage, uploaded to YouTube Sep. 5, 2020 "Pasos básicos de la plena puertorriqueña | Escuela Cultural GPR" by Gíbaro de Puerto Rico, uploaded to YouTube on Jan. 12, 2021 "Puerto Rico is Bomba" by Discover Puerto Rico, uploaded to YouTube on Apr. 27, 2020 "Learn How to Dance Bomba with Afro-Puerto Rican Dancer Mar Cruz | KQED Arts" by KQED Arts, uploaded to YouTube on Aug. 5, 2020 "How to Dance Bomba Puertorriquena Rhythm YUBA with Milteri Tucker Concepcion" by Bombazo Dance Company, uploaded to YouTube on Feb. 22, 2021

Do you ever get confused as to which Spanish word, este or esa, means this or that? Then today's episode is for you! :) And due to the hectic nature that this past week has been, the cultural tip will focus on three fun Spanish sayings.***My apologies! I need to make a correction. In this episode, I incorrectly attributed the first two phrases in the cultural tip section to "Gramática para la composición" by M. Stanley Whitley and Luis González [Affiliate link to Amazon]. This book was used as a reference for writing the episode. The book that the phrases actually come from is "The Street-Wise Spanish Survival Guide: A Dictionary of Over 3,000 Slang Expressions, Proverbs, Idioms, and Other Tricky English and Spanish Words and Phrases Translated and Explained" by Eleanor Hamer and Fernando Díez de Urdanivia [Affiliate link to Amazon]. So this episode actually has 2 affiliate links. I have updated the blog and show notes accordingly***Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES© 2021 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 53Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode/Cultural Content  "El adverbio «solo» y los pronombres demostrativos, sin tilde" by the Español al Día of the Real Academia Española "Fracasó la RAE: sólo y éste, con tilde" by Estandarte on April 24, 2020 "La RAE no ha cambiado de criterio: "solo" se escribe sin tilde" by Jamie Rubio Hancock on May 1, 2020 for El País [Affiliate link to Amazon.] "Gramática para la composición" second edition, by M. Stanley Whitley and Luis González Cultural Tip [Affiliate link to Amazon.] "The Street-Wise Spanish Survival Guide: A Dictionary of Over 3,000 Slang Expressions, Proverbs, Idioms, and Other Tricky English and Spanish Words and Phrases Translated and Explained" by Eleanor Hamer and Fernando Díez de Urdanivia "11 Fun Spanish Phrases That'll Knock Your Socks Off" by Devynricks for FluentU

For 2021, I decided to do something new for Spanish Answers and incorporate three special episodes throughout the year that would focus on interesting holidays celebrated in Spanish-speaking countries around the world. They're kind of like one big cultural tip regarding  a country's unique celebration. Today's episode is my first one, focusing on El Año Andino Amazónico, which is celebrated today (June 21st)!  Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES© 2021 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 52Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode/Cultural Content  "Andean New Year in Bolivia in 2021" by OfficeHolidays.com "Año Nuevo Aymara en Bolivia" by Eabolivia.com  "Willkakuti" by BoliviaTravelSite.com  "The Almara People" by Rolando Y. Wee April 25, 2017 in Society for World Atlas "Where And What Is The Altiplano?" by Amber Pariona on August 1, 2017 in Environment for World Atlas "Aymara" by EveryCulture.com  "¿Conocías está canción en aymara? te enseñó a cantarla" by Kullakita Nayra, uploaded to YouTube on April 16, 2021 "Hice una tarjeta con dedicatoria en aymara por el día del padre" by Kullakita Nayra, uploaded to YouTube on March 20, 2021 "Tiwanaku and Lake Titikaka" by SacredLand.org  "Meet the Fighting Cholitas, Bolivia's indigenous women wrestlers who are battling for gender equality" by Sarah Hucal on November 29, 2019 for ABC News "Kalasasaya Temple - La Paz" by BolivaEsTurismo.com on June 19, 2016 "Acotango" by the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, Global Volcanism Program

Do you enjoy reading science fiction (a.k.a., sci-fi) or dreaming about space travel? Then today's episode is for you!Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES© 2021 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 51Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  My Language Resource Library! (Here is a direct link to the English Resource Library) Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing The History of English Podcast by Kevin Stroud The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr. and E. B. White [Affiliate Link] Wordreference.com  "Hipermotor" from Stars Wars Fandom "Curvatura (Desplazamiento)" from Wikipedia Cultural Tip "The Most Famous Mythical Creature of Every Country in the World — Illustrated" from The Gate with Brian Cohen "El Güije, el cagüeyro, la tatagua y otros seres de la mitología cubana" by Ricardo Acevedo for Amazing Stories "Mitos y supersticiones que solo escucharás en Cuba" by Sandy Mederos "El Picudo" from Wikipedia "Leyenda de El Picudo" from Xplore Honduras "La Cuyancúa (Leyenda)" from El Salvador Mi Pais (click here for an English adaptation by Federico Stories)

We made it to 50 episodes!! To celebrate, I'm launching a surprise just for my listeners/readers! Check out the podcast episode (or blog) to find out what it is. :) SHOW NOTES© 2021 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 50Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  My new Language Resources Library!  "Doorway to Mexico" by Paulina "No Hay Tos" by Beto and Héctor  "The Everything Spanish Grammar Book" by Julie Gutin [Affiliate link to Amazon.] "GoGo Lingo CD" [Affiliate link to Amazon.] This CD by GoGo Lingo is a fun way to teach your kids Spanish! Instead of traditional songs, GoGo Lingo has created fun and humerous, even a little hip!, songs that are sung in both English and Spanish. "Cocinando Corea" by Yuna Kim"Diccionario de la Lengua Española" by the Real Academia Española (RAE).  Cultural Tip [Affiliate link to Amazon.] "The Street-Wise Spanish Survival Guide" by Eleanor Hamer & Fernando Díez de Urdanivia. "12 Funny Spanish Sayings That Are Sure to Crack a Smile on Your Face" by Francisco J. Vare for FluentU "Origen del dicho: «Quien fue a Sevilla, perdió su silla»" by ABC de Sevilla

Do you enjoy reading fantasy or learning more about mythical creatures from other countries? Then today's episode is for you!Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES© 2021 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 49Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  Wordreference.com Cultural Tip "The Most Famous Mythical Creature of Every Country in the World — Illustrated" from The Gate with Brian Cohen "¿Existe Nahuelito? Un documental que promete develar el misterio" by Alejandro Rapetti for La Nacion on Nov. 17, 2020 "The Nahuelito Enigma" by Contenidos Patagonia for patagonia-argentina.com  "Terrifying Legends of Peru #2: El Muki" on August 8, 2017 by Traveling & Living in Peru "The mischievous Muki" by Jordan Faries on Sept. 21, 2018 "Shape Changes, Fear Does Not: The Mythical Monster Coco" updated on March 20, 2016 by Natalia Klimczak for Ancient Origins "Duérmete niño" from Mama Lisa's World

In this final part of our 3-part series on reflexive verbs (see Episodes 46 and 47), we will look at 10 examples of verbs that significantly change their meaning when you use them as reflexive verbs.Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo! SHOW NOTES© 2021 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 48Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content   [Affiliate link to Amazon.] "Spanish Frequency Dictionary: Essential Vocabulary" by MostUsedWords.com 2018 Wordreference.com  "To ‘leave’ in Spanish: Difference between Dejar, Salir, and Irse" by Daniela Sanchez from ¡Tell Me in Spanish! "David Bisbal, Danna Paola - Vuelve, Vuelve (Letra)" uploaded to YouTube by Silvia Zc on April 15, 2021 "To Become: Spanish Verbs" by Lawless Spanish "Choosing the Perfect Verb of Change in Spanish: Hacerse, Volverse, Ponerse & Quedarse" by Deliberate Spanish on October 18, 2016 Cultural Tip "The World Factbook: Argentina"  by the CIA "The World Factbook: Argentina Summary" by the CIA

As we continue this 3-part series on reflexive verbs, today we will begin looking at how making a verb reflexive can sometimes significantly change its meaning. At times, this change is subtle, such as preguntar vs. preguntarse, and other times it can be big enough to be a potential social blunder, like with dejar vs. dejarse. In today's episode, we'll focus on examples where the change is subtle. Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES© 2021 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for E*---------------pisode 47Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  [Affiliate link to Amazon.] "Spanish Frequency Dictionary: Essential Vocabulary" by MostUsedWords.com 2018 Wordreference.com  "What’s the difference between ‘Ir’ and ‘Irse’?" by Daniela Sanchez from Tell Me in Spanish "Thi Theñor: The Spanish “Lisp” (aka Ceceo) and Its Use" by Hannah Greenwald for FluentU "Alex Ubago y Amaia Montero - Me Muero Por Conocerte (Letra-Lyrics)" uploaded to YouTube by Danielad Pereira September 24, 2015 Cultural Tip "The top five customs and traditions in Colombian culture" by Colombia.co "Celebrating Black and White at Pasto's Carnaval de Negros y Blancos" by Chris Bell for Culture Trip, February 5, 2018 Official Festival Website  "Colombia Holidays and Festivals" by iExplore "All About Colombia’s Blacks and Whites Carnival" by Sean Patrick Hopwood, January 2, 2019, for Day Translations.  "Hormigas Culonas, Big-Bottomed Ants" by Eat Your World "Hormiga culona" by TasteAtlas