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Learn Spanish and Go

Do you want to learn Spanish and travel? Learn Spanish and travel the world with Jim and May from Spanish and Go.Advance your listening comprehension through incredible travel stories, cultural conversations, Spanish tips, and interviews with Spanish speakers from around the world.You’ll hear natural conversational Spanish perfect for the intermediate or advanced Spanish learner. With Spanish and Go, not only will you supercharge your Spanish, but you’ll gain the tools to travel abroad with

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27:02

¿México ya no quiere más gringos? - Does Mexico Not...

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2022/01/18

Mexico has a long standing reputation of being extremely welcoming to tourists. After all, how many other countries do you know of that will let you stay for up to 180 days without submitting any prior paperwork? Well, it appears that those days may be coming to an end. Mexico has begun cracking down on people who routinely take advantage of the FMM entry pass into Mexico by limiting the days some visitors can stay significantly. Find out what you can do to get the most amount of time possible in

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21:16

La Cuesta de Enero - The January Slope

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2022/01/11

After the holidays, many people who live in Spain and Latin America have to deal with the “January Slope” or “January Struggle.” This cultural phenomenon in Spanish-speaking countries is an interesting difference that many people in the U.S., myself included, don’t have to deal with. But what’s the deal? Why is this notorious month of financial overwhelm a thing? Listen as we explore La Cuesta de Enero in-depth in this episode.Links:Level up your Spanish with our Podcast MembershipGet the full

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Año Nuevo, Vida Nueva - New Year, New Life

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2022/01/04

We couldn’t be more ready for a new year. 2021 left us with so many gifts that left us feeling freer than ever to pursue our dreams and to accomplish our mission of sharing every Spanish-speaking country with you. And now with 2022 here, it’s the perfect time to put the pedal to the metal. It’s the perfect time to pursue your own dreams and take steps for a happier and healthy you. In this episode, we talk about our goals for 2022, and how we plan to help you on your journey to learn Spanish and

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27:12

Un Vistazo al 2021 - A Look Back at 2021

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2021/12/28

2021 has been a year of incredible growth. It was an opportunity for us to get out and start exploring again, and it was a massive year for the podcast. This week, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on our favorite episodes and accomplishments of the year. Don’t miss our favorites and a chance to share yours for episode 100!Links:049 - Mexicanas Chigonas | Badass Mexican Women051 - La Vida y Muerte de Selena | The Life and Death of Selena060 - El Santo de los Narcos | The Saint of Narcos067 -

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24:10

El Curioso Origen de las Piñatas - The Curious...

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2021/12/21

Piñatas are without a doubt one of Mexico’s most well known traditions. They are present in many of the most common celebrations in the country like birthdays, posadas, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and even baptisms and baby showers.Although most people in the world immediately associate piñatas with Mexico, they likely came from a rather unexpected place. Find out more in this episode.Links:018 - Tradiciones de los Cumpleaños en México | Birthday Traditions in Mexico036 - Las Posadas Navideñas

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Pesadillas de Airbnb Parte 1 - Airbnb Nightmares Part 1

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2021/12/14

Platforms such as Airbnb have revolutionized travel, making it more affordable than ever to stay awhile in exotic locations around the world. But it’s not all sunshine and roses. If you don’t know what you’re doing, you could end up staying at a dump with cockroaches and bed bugs. Believe us. We’ve stayed at dozens of Airbnbs, and our first experience turned out to be one of our worst experiences.Links:007 - COVID-19 y el Futuro del Turismo | COVID-19 and the Future of Travel047 - Viajando Durante

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27:26

¿La Virgen de Guadalupe o María? - The Virgin of...

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2021/12/07

Is the Virgin of Guadalupe the same person as the Virgin Mary? This is a question that I’ve had for years, but it wasn’t until May and I sat down to record this episode of the podcast that it all made sense. Religion plays such an important role in Mexican culture, so even if you’re not Catholic or even religious for that matter, it’s helpful to understand the significance of this important Mexican figure: La Virgin de Guadalupe.Links:039 - Día de Reyes | Three Kings' Day060 - El Santo de los

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31:26

Las Groserias Mexicanas con Mextalki - Mexican Swear...

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2021/11/30

Swearing. Cursing. Slang. These are common elements of language that don’t get a lot of attention in academia for being “improper,” “overly casual,” or just plain old rude. But this is the type of language you’ll likely encounter on the streets, in movies, and on social media. While you don’t need to use these words to be fluent in Spanish, it’s certainly still useful to know what they mean. Vulgar as it may be, this is the way many people speak, so we’d be doing you a disservice to not explain at

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28:26

Breakdown: Las Groserías Mexicanas con Mextalki

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2021/11/30

This is a free audio of the Breakdown Section for episode 086 of the podcast.If you'd live to get access to the PDF document that accompanies this audio and all the other materials for this episode, check out our Podcast Membership here:https://spanishandgo.com/membership Support the show

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26:46

Cómo Aprendería Español de Cero - How I Would Learn...

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2021/11/23

Learning a new language can be intimidating. The journey is full of twists and turns. Some days you feel like you’re making progress, and others feel like you’ve forgotten everything you’ve been studying. I’ve been there. I’ve never considered myself a “language guy,” but through hard work and persistence, I became fluent in Spanish.In this episode we go over a brief history of how I learned Spanish, but more importantly we talk about what I would do differently if I were starting from scratch. This

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32:46

Los Mejores Tacos del Mundo - The Best Tacos in the...

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2021/11/16

Tacos: The definitive Mexican food. And we’re not talking about the hard-shell with shredded cheese variety. We’re talking about the authentic Mexican soft tortilla with all the fixings kind. But where do they come from? What are the most popular ones? How much does a typical taco cost in Mexico? Which ones are our favorites? Find all that out and more in this episode.Links:013 - La Comida Mexicana | Mexican Food017 - El Origen de la Comida Tex Mex | The Origin of Tex Mex FoodSpanish Immersion

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32:28

Viaja Más por Menos - Travel More for Less

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2021/11/09

Travel doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, it’s possible to travel for $50 a day or less in most countries. May and I regularly travel around Mexico for as little as $40 a day. How is this possible? Over the years we’ve discovered a number of resources and methods for lowering our costs while maximizing our experiences around the world. In this episode, we share four of our best tips for traveling on a budget.Links:057 - Una Vida Mejor por Menos | A Better Life for Less061 - Como Planear Viajes

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25:46

El Pan de Muerto - Bread of the Dead

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2021/11/02

Who knew bread could have such a colorful and creepy history? In this episode we talk about pan de muerto or “bread of the dead.” Where does it come from? What does it mean? Where can I get the chocolate filled kind? We answer all these questions and more.Links:028 - Día de Muertos: Lo Que Tienes Que Saber | Day of the Dead: What You Need to Know029 - Calaveritas de Azúcar: Origen y Tradición | Sugar Skulls: Origin and TraditionWhat is Day of the Dead?Experience: Michoacan and Day of the

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25:34

La Llorona y Otras Leyendas Latinoamericanas - The...

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2021/10/26

Have you heard about the Llorona (The Weeping Lady)? Legend has it that if you listen carefully, you might just hear her crying in the distance for her deceased children. Latin American culture is full of stories that are passed down from generation to generation. All of these tales were new to me when I first visited Mexico, and if you’re a believer, some are enough to make your hair stand on end. In this episode, we take a deep dive into some of the most popular legends in Mexico and Latin

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La Ciudad Más Bonita de México con Laura Barrón -...

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2021/10/19

Mexico is a big country with a variety of foods, cultures, and climates. But what do we think is the most beautiful city in the country? For us, it’s Guanajuato! A UNESCO World Heritage city located in the heart of the country with the best of everything Mexico has to offer. Learn a bit about this incredible part of Mexico, what makes it so special, and how you can experience it yourself. In this episode, we sit down with Laura Barrón, our assistant teacher and guide on our Spanish Immersion

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Cómo Mejorar tu Pronunciación - How to Improve Your...

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2021/10/12

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26:12

Tres Años en Puerto Rico - Three Years in Puerto Rico

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2021/10/05

Puerto Rico is an incredible place to visit, but what is it like to live in “La Isla del Encanto?” After three years of living on the island, we share our thoughts about the pros and cons of life in paradise.Links:Living in Puerto Rico: 17 Things You Should KnowEp. 055 - Mi Camino Hacia la Ciudadanía de EEUU Parte 1 | My Journey to U.S. Citizenship Part 1Ep. 063 - Mi Camino a la Ciudadanía de EEUU Parte 2 | My Journey to U.S. Citizenship Part 2Ep. 069 - Sobre Puerto Rico - About Puerto

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26:18

El Chupacabras: ¿Mito o Realidad? - The Chupacabras:...

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2021/09/28

From Bigfoot to the Loch Ness Monster, mythical creatures have been a source of intrigue worldwide for millennia. Are there creatures that exist just outside of view? In this episode, we explore the ever-evasive chupacabras, a creature that has both terrified and baffled populations in Latin America and beyond. Is it real? Where does it come from? Find out that and much more in this episode.Links:Ep. 072 - Animales de la Calle | Street AnimalsTracking the Chupacabra: The Vampire Beast in Fact,

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Hacer Que el Aprendizaje Se Te Pegue - How to Make...

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2021/09/21

Ever learn something new in Spanish, only to find what you “learned” has gone out the window the moment you try to use it in a regular conversation? Who hasn’t!? If you’re like most people who don’t automatically remember new concepts or vocabulary right away, then this episode is for you. Learn how to make what you learn in Spanish really stick so you can use it in everyday conversations.Links:Check out BaselangUse our link to get $10 off your first month of unlimited Spanish lessons.Check out

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Sobre México - About Mexico

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2021/09/14

Did you know there are almost 70 languages recognized as “National Languages” in the country? But that’s not all, it’s estimated that there are around 364 languages spoken all over Mexico! For our second episode in the series about Spanish-speaking countries, we decided to highlight May’s country and share some valuable and interesting information with you. So, this episode is all about Mexico; Its population, geography, most important cities, money, weather, and much more!Links:Spanish Immersion

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