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404 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 14 hours ago -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 confidence.
May is a Spanish teacher from Mexico, and Jim is a gringo with a passion for adventure. Together they’ll help you take your Spanish to the next level.
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🔒 Breakdown: Sobre Puerto Rico | About Puerto Rico
August 03, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBSubscriber-only episode This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 069 - Sobre Puerto Rico | About Puerto Rico. Support the show
Sobre Puerto Rico - About Puerto Rico
August 03, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBPuerto Rico is fascinating place with a complicated history and unique culture. For whatever reason, it’s not often a topic that’s covered in schools in the U.S… even though it’s a U.S. territory. As part of a new “country overview” series on the podcast, we share a brief rundown of Puerto Rico – a place we’ve called home for the past two and a half years. Links: Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico: Pink Lakes, El Faro, and Playa Sucia How to Visit the Bioluminescent Bay in Mosquito Bay in Vieques, Pu...
🔒 Breakdown: Todo Sobre el Tequila | All About Tequila
July 27, 2021 19:00 - 21 minutes - 15.2 MBSubscriber-only episode This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 068 - Todo Sobre el Tequila | All About Tequila. Support the show
Todo Sobre el Tequila - All About Tequila
July 27, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBNothing says “Mexico” like tequila. In this episode, we talk about the origins of this quintessential Mexican drink, where it’s produced, how it’s made, how it compares to its cousin mezcal, and more. ¡Salud! Links: “Traditional Drinks You’ve Never Heard of Before” Video Level up your Spanish with our Podcast Membership Get the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a word Listen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrases Test ...
🔒 Breakdown: Supersticiones Mexicanas | Mexican Superstitions
July 20, 2021 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBSubscriber-only episode This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 067 - Supersticiones Mexicanas | Mexican Superstitions. Support the show
10 Supersticiones Mexicanas - 10 Mexican Superstitions
July 20, 2021 07:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBAre you superstitious? If you’ve ever gone out to shew away an owl or flipped a saint figure up-side-down, you just might be Mexican. As a skeptic myself, I was shocked by how superstitious Mexican culture can be. Many Mexicans go out of the way to hedge their bets against the forces of evil in some fascinating ways. In this episode, you’ll learn about 10 different popular superstitions in Mexico. Links: Ep. 066 - Shamanism in Mexico Level up your Spanish with our Podcast Membership Get ...
Supersticiones Mexicanas - Mexican Superstitions
July 20, 2021 07:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBAre you superstitious? If you’ve ever gone out to shew away an owl or flipped a saint figure up-side-down, you just might be Mexican. As a skeptic myself, I was shocked by how superstitious Mexican culture can be. Many Mexicans go out of the way to hedge their bets against the forces of evil in some fascinating ways. In this episode, you’ll learn about 10 different popular superstitions in Mexico. Links: Ep. 066 - Shamanism in Mexico Level up your Spanish with our Podcast Membership Get ...
🔒 Breakdown: Chamanismo en México | Shamanism in Mexico
July 13, 2021 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBSubscriber-only episode This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 066 - Chamanismo en México | Shamanism in Mexico. Support the show
Chamanismo en México - Shamanism in Mexico
July 13, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBShamanism isn’t just lore from thousands of years ago–it’s still practiced today in Mexico and in many other countries throughout the world. In this episode, we talk about four of the most prominent modern shamans from Mexico, what they were known for, and our thoughts on the custom. Links: Sign up for italki Level up your Spanish with our Podcast Membership Get the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a word Listen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the...
🔒 Breakdown: Ser Autodidacta | To Be an Autodidact
July 06, 2021 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBSubscriber-only episode This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 065 - Ser Autodidacta | To Be an Autodidact. Support the show
Ser Autodidacta - To Be an Autodidact
July 06, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBThere’s a common path for becoming skilled and knowledgeable for practically every profession. Usually this means a degree from an accredited University. But what if you could learn anything you put your mind to on your own? In this episode, we talk about what it means to be self-taught. Are you an autodidact? Links: TrustedHousesitters LinkedIn Learning Skillshare Udemy Level up your Spanish with our Podcast Membership Get the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a word...
🔒 Breakdown: Choques Culturales en las Calles de México - Culture Shocks in the Streets of Mexico
June 29, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBSubscriber-only episode This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 064 - Choques Culturales en las Calles de México - Culture Shocks in the Streets of Mexico. Support the show
Choques Culturales en las Calles de México - Culture Shocks in the Streets of Mexico
June 29, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBIn this episode, we take a look at some of the culture shocks of experiencing Mexico as a foreigner when it comes to observing life from the streets. Learn about topes, pedestrian right of way, J-walking, and much more. Level up your Spanish with our Podcast Membership Get the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a word Listen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrases Test your comprehension with a multiple choice quiz Thank...
🔒 Breakdown: Mi Camino Hacia la Ciudadanía de EEUU Parte 1 | My Journey to U.S. Citizenship Part 1
June 22, 2021 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBSubscriber-only episode This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 055 - Mi Camino Hacia la Ciudadanía de EEUU Parte 1 | My Journey to U.S. Citizenship Part 1. Support the show
Mi Camino a la Ciudadanía de EEUU Parte 2 - My Journey to U.S. Citizenship Part 2
June 22, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBIn this episode, May and I pick up where we left off in talking about May’s journey towards becoming a US citizen. After years of going through the various stages of immigration, this episode details the conclusion of an eight-year process. So, how long does it really take to become a US citizen? Listen to find out that and much more. Links: Ep. 055 - Road to American Citizenship Part 1 Level up your Spanish with our Podcast Membership Get the full transcript of each episode so you don’...
🔒 Breakdown: Mercados y Tianguis Mexicanos | Mexican Markets and Tianguis
June 15, 2021 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBSubscriber-only episode This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 062 - Mercados y Tianguis Mexicanos | Mexican Markets and Tianguis. Support the show
Mercados y Tianguis Mexicanos - Mexican Markets and Tianguis
June 15, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBMaybe you don’t think of local markets as places full of culture and history, but Jim and May are here to change your mind. This week, they chat about the definitions and differences between Mexican “mercados” and “tianguis,” which basically are two common types of markets. You can learn a ton from the local farmers and artisans. Check out the episode to discover more! Links: Level up your Spanish with our Podcast Membership Get the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a wo...
🔒 Breakdown: Como Planear Viajes Significativos | How to Plan Meaningful Trips
June 08, 2021 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBSubscriber-only episode This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 061 - Como Planear Viajes Significativos | How to Plan Meaningful Trips. Support the show
Como Planear Viajes Significativos - How to Plan Meaningful Trips
June 08, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBJim and May, who have travel down to a science, share their tips and advice with others who might need a little help planning a big trip! Sure, we all can agree that the first step is to decide where you want to go, but when do I buy flights? Where do I stay and how do I know what activities to do? And how can I do all this on a budget? Get the most out of your trip with a little planning! Create beautiful memories that you’ll never forget. Check out the episode for more details. Links: ...
🔒 Breakdown: El Santo de los Narcos | The Saint of Narcos
June 01, 2021 19:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBSubscriber-only episode This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 060 - El Santo de los Narcos | The Saint of Narcos. Support the show
El Santo de los Narcos - The Saint of Narcos
May 31, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBThis week Jim and May cover an interesting topic, Jesús Malverde, better known as a saint of the narcos, or drug traffickers in Mexico. Malverde, who many people pray to, is not in fact recognized by the Catholic Church like most saints, but a saint that people come to in a time of need for not necessarily “pious” matters. It’s grown to be a cultural thing. Check out the episode to learn more about Malverde and the story of his supposed assassination. Links: Ep. 023 - Mexico’s Independe...
🔒 Breakdown: La Habilidad Más Importante para Hablar Español | The Most Important Ability for Speaking Spanish
May 25, 2021 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBSubscriber-only episode This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 059 - La Habilidad Más Importante para Hablar Español | The Most Important Ability for Speaking Spanish. Support the show
La Habilidad Más Importante para Hablar Español - The Most Important Ability for Speaking Spanish
May 25, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBOk, so you’re having a conversation in your target language. What's the most necessary component of conversation? Having an extensive vocabulary? Understanding how grammar works? Perfect pronunciation? Or maybe….comprehension! Jim and May agree that comprehension is what’s most important because if you don’t understand what someone is asking you, you can’t even begin to reply! This week they go over a bunch of ways to improve comprehension. Links: How to Say I Don’t Understand in Spanis...
🔒 Breakdown: Nómadas Digitales | Digital Nomads
May 18, 2021 19:00 - 14 minutes - 9.84 MBSubscriber-only episode This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 058 - Nómadas Digitales | Digital Nomads. Support the show
Nómadas Digitales - Digital Nomads
May 18, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBAlthough some of us are with the times and know that being a digital nomad is completely possible, picking up your living and traveling the world - all while making money on your time, a lot of people don’t have a clue where to start! This episode is for you guys! Jim and May not only break down how they became digital nomads, but they list over 14 very specific ways to make money while living abroad. The age of the Digital Nomads is here. Links: 057 - A Better Life for Less Money Matt...
🔒 Breakdown: Una Vida Mejor por Menos | A Better Life for Less
May 11, 2021 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBSubscriber-only episode This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 057 - Una Vida Mejor por Menos | A Better Life for Less. Support the show
Una Vida Mejor por Menos Dinero - A Better Life for Less Money
May 11, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBMost of the time, we think of people moving to the US to see their “American Dream” fulfilled. But more and more, people are leaving places like the US and Canada for countries with a lower cost of living. Like Mexico! We figure that if you’re learning a new language then you probably have double the interest in a potential move. Check out the episode to hear all the details! Links: International Living Numbeo: Cost of Living A Better Life for Half the Price by Tim Leffel The 4-Hour W...
🔒 Breakdown: Cinco de Mayo
May 04, 2021 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBSubscriber-only episode This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 056 - Cinco de Mayo. Support the show
Cinco de Mayo
May 04, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBCinco de Mayo is upon us yet again. Do you have plans with your friends to celebrate at your favorite Mexican restaurant with mountains of tacos? Or possibly at home with lots of margaritas and maybe a sombrero or two? May 5th commemorates the Mexican victory over the French in 1862 in the Battle of Puebla. Jim and May give us the run-down on the history behind Cinco de Mayo. If you think it’s all about Mexican Independence Day, you’d be wrong, so check out the episode to find out more! ...
056 - Cinco de Mayo
May 04, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBCinco de Mayo is upon us yet again. Do you have plans with your friends to celebrate at your favorite Mexican restaurant with mountains of tacos? Or possibly at home with lots of margaritas and maybe a sombrero or two? May 5th commemorates the Mexican victory over the French in 1862 in the Battle of Puebla. Jim and May give us the run-down on the history behind Cinco de Mayo. If you think it’s all about Mexican Independence Day, you’d be wrong, so check out the episode to find out more! ...
🔒 Breakdown: Mi Camino a la Ciudadanía de EEUU Parte 2 | My Journey to U.S. Citizenship Part 2
April 27, 2021 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBSubscriber-only episode This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 063 - Mi Camino a la Ciudadanía de EEUU Parte 2 | My Journey to U.S. Citizenship Part 2. Support the show
Mi Camino Hacia la Ciudadanía de EEUU Parte 1 - My Journey to U.S. Citizenship Part 1
April 27, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBThis week Jim and May take on a topic that isn’t discussed enough - the long, stressful road to American citizenship! Join them as they reveal the beginning half of their journey, from May, getting tourist visas and eventually her green card in 2013, to just a few weeks ago when they finally sent in the paperwork to apply for full citizenship. Find out why Ciudad Juarez is so important to this particular process, and who had to sign papers for May to represent her as a potential caretaker ...
Camino Hacia la Ciudadanía de EEUU - Road to American Citizenship
April 27, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week Jim and May take on a topic that isn’t discussed enough - the long, stressful road to American citizenship! Join them as they reveal the beginning half of their journey, from May, getting tourist visas and eventually her green card in 2013, to just a few weeks ago when they finally sent in the paperwork to apply for full citizenship. Find out why Ciudad Juarez is so important to this particular process, and who had to sign papers for May to represent her as a potential caretaker ...
Camino Hacia la Ciudadanía de EEUU | Road to American Citizenship
April 27, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBThis week Jim and May take on a topic that isn’t discussed enough - the long, stressful road to American citizenship! Join them as they reveal the beginning half of their journey, from May, getting tourist visas and eventually her green card in 2013, to just a few weeks ago when they finally sent in the paperwork to apply for full citizenship. Find out why Ciudad Juarez is so important to this particular process, and who had to sign papers for May to represent her as a potential caretaker ...
🔒 Breakdown: Nuestra Relación Intercultural | Our Intercultural Relationship
April 20, 2021 19:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBSubscriber-only episode This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 054 - Nuestra Relación Intercultural | Our Intercultural Relationship. Support the show
Nuestra Relación Intercultural - Our Intercultural Relationship
April 20, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBAt last, it’s been 10 years since Jim and May met in Mexico for the first time. They reminisce on how far they’ve come and also offer advice to couples on a similar path. Learn about how they met online, their marriage story, and getting “lost in translation” when meeting each other’s families in the beginning. If you are in a similar situation with your partner, it could help to hear about their journey. Check out the episode to hear more! Links: 033 - Getting to Know Veracruz with No H...
🔒 Breakdown: Aprender a Través de Historias con Olly Richards | Learn Through Stories with Olly Richards
April 13, 2021 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBSubscriber-only episode This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 053 - Aprender a Través de Historias con Olly Richards | Learn Through Stories with Olly Richards. Support the show
Aprender a Través de Historias con Olly Richards - Learn Through Stories with Olly Richards
April 13, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBMeet Olly Richards, polyglot and founder of the StoryLearning method. Olly, who is originally from England, explains that his path as a polyglot began when he was 19 with French as his second language. Jim and May pose the question of the psychological fears surrounding adults and language learning, while Olly shares his opinions on how kids actually learn vs what he considers a myth. Check out his “I Will Teach You a Language” platform - website, YouTube channel, podcast. Just another g...
🔒 Breakdown: El Primer Aniversario del Podcast | The First Anniversary of the Podcast
April 06, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBSubscriber-only episode This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 052 - El Primer Aniversario del Podcast | The First Anniversary of the Podcast. Support the show
El Primer Aniversario del Podcast - The First Anniversary of the Podcast
April 06, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBWow! It’s been a whole year since the team started this podcast journey! This week we simply take a step back to review the process. Jim and May reflect on the top 5 most popular episodes over the last year. It’s like a little blast from the past. Tune in for little snippets of the episodes, while Jim and May chat about what each episode meant to them. Links: Ep. 003 - Magic Towns of Mexico Ep. 010 - Mexican Spanish vs Spain Spanish with Notes in Spanish Ep. 036 - Mexican Christmas Par...
🔒 Breakdown: La Vida y Muerte de Selena | The Life and Death of Selena
March 30, 2021 20:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBSubscriber-only episode This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 051 - La Vida y Muerte de Selena | The Life and Death of Selena. Support the show
La Vida y Muerte de Selena - The Life and Death of Selena
March 30, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBThis week we discuss the life and success of Selena Quintanilla, the Mexican-American singer and probably one of the biggest Latina stars ever! She met a tragic fate in 1995 at the age of 23, but she managed to garner an incredible amount of fame before that. Her path is an interesting one partly because growing up in Texas, being Mexican-American made her occupy a unique space. Learn all about her journey and also the facts of how someone close to her ultimately ended her life. Links: ...
🔒 Breakdown: Errores Communes del Español | Common Spanish Mistakes
March 23, 2021 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBSubscriber-only episode This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 050 - Errores Communes del Español | Common Spanish Mistakes. Support the show
Errores Communes en Español - Common Mistakes in Spanish
March 23, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBGet ready to learn 9 of the most common mistakes that students make when they are learning Spanish. Maybe you're making them too? In English, sometimes we use certain verbs interchangeably, but it doesn't always work the same in Spanish. Jim points out how patient May has been while helping him on his Spanish journey since he used to make a lot of these mistakes all the time, but she confirms that if you're making mistakes, then you're learning. Not only do they review these mistakes, b...
🔒 Breakdown: Mexicanas Chigonas | Badass Mexican Women
March 16, 2021 20:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBSubscriber-only episode This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 049 - Mexicanas Chigonas | Badass Mexican Women. Support the show
Mexicanas Chingonas - Badass Mexican Women
March 16, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBAs March is Women's History Month, it's only right that we highlight some pretty badass women's achievements, both in the past and in the current moment. Most of us know about Frida Kahlo, Salma Hayek, and maybe even Kate del Castillo, but Jim and May share their list of 5 Mexican women that you need to know. Links: Level up your Spanish with our Podcast Membership Get the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a word Listen to an extended breakdown section in English going o...
🔒 Breakdown: Español Boricua con Speaking Latino | Puerto Rican Spanish with Speaking Latino
March 09, 2021 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBSubscriber-only episode This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 048 - Español Boricua con Speaking Latino | Puerto Rican Spanish with Speaking Latino. Support the show
Español Boricua con Speaking Latino - Puerto Rican Spanish with Speaking Latino
March 09, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBTune in this week as Jared and Diana from Speaking Latino joins Jim and May to chat about their Spanish learning resources for Spanish students and teachers alike. One of their biggest hits is a work called "Speaking Boricua," which is all about Puerto Rican Spanish. In the episode, both parties remark about how Puerto Rican Spanish is full of African influence, how the letter "R" becomes an "L" a lot of the time, and why Spanglish is such a big deal in everyday life. Jared and Diana giv...
🔒 Breakdown: Viajando Durante la Pandemia | Traveling During the Pandemic
March 02, 2021 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBSubscriber-only episode This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 047 - Viajando Durante la Pandemia | Traveling During the Pandemic. Support the show
Vianjando Durante la Pandemia | Traveling During the Pandemic
March 02, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBThis week, Jim and May catch everyone up with their personal experiences traveling during the pandemic and compare the different cities they’ve visited during this difficult time. Get an idea of how Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the US, differ from each other when it comes to handling the pandemic. Also, listen for a few tips for those eager travelers who plan on catching flights soon. Travel responsibly! Links: Get HelloTalk today and chat with native Spanish speakers, for free! Trapped Abr...