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Spanish Answers

135 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★ - 1 rating

Are you learning Spanish and want to do a deeper dive into the grammar and culture? Join Sara from Language Answers every other week for short, helpful episodes that explore the hard-to-understand grammar concepts, unique vocabulary, and interesting cultural facts from Spanish-speaking countries around the world!

Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.
¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!

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Episode 96: Another Merry Christmas Song Sampler!

December 17, 2023 22:27 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MB

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! :D Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey. ¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo! SHOW NOTES: ©2023 by Language Answers, LLC Blog for Episode 96 You can follow me on Facebook or Twitter! Intro and Closing Music by Mast...

Episode 95: Superlatives! Part 2

December 11, 2023 15:48 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MB

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 Languag...

Episode 94: Superlatives! Part 1

November 21, 2023 14:59 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MB

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...

Episode 93: Learning Resources!

November 05, 2023 03:36 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MB

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, LLC Blog for Episode 93 You can follow me o...

Episode 92: Song Sampler #4 - Spanish, Spanglish and More!

September 28, 2023 03:59 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MB

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...

Episode 91: 10 Verbs and "Odd" Prepositions

September 15, 2023 19:59 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MB

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 ...

Episode 90: Verbs with Built-In Prepositions

September 08, 2023 05:55 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MB

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 w...

Episode 89: Back-to-School Vocab!

August 18, 2023 07:12 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MB

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, l...

Episode 88: Book Recommendations for Your Littles!

August 03, 2023 15:07 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MB

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 Compá...

Episode 87: 10 More Fun Phrases!

July 21, 2023 05:38 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MB

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...

Episode 86: Saber vs. Conocer

July 13, 2023 20:00 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MB

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 Rep...

Episode 85: Spring Homesteading Vocabulary Pt. 2

June 22, 2023 03:59 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MB

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: ©...

Episode 84: I'm Back! Plus Spring Homesteading Vocabulary Pt. 1

June 07, 2023 15:00 - 23 minutes - 32 MB

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 ...

Episode 83: Preparing for the New Year!

December 31, 2022 05:08 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MB

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, LLC Blog for Episode 83 Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from ...

Episode 82: Return of the Merry Christmas Song Sampler!

December 20, 2022 04:11 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MB

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. :D Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey. ¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo! SHOW NOTES: ©2022 by Language A...

Episode 81: 10 Fun Spanish Sayings

November 23, 2022 05:19 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MB

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 ...

Episode 80: Things You Didn't Know About the Spanish Alphabet

November 01, 2022 00:00 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MB

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...

Episode 79: Ser vs. Estar, Part 3

October 18, 2022 03:00 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MB

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 t...

Episode 78: Ser vs. Estar, Part 2

October 04, 2022 03:27 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MB

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 resource...

Episode 77: Ser vs. Estar, Part 1

September 20, 2022 03:50 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MB

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 d...

Episode 76: SPECIAL! Elcano Day in Basque Country

September 07, 2022 02:54 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MB

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...

Episode 75: Life Update and Pet Vocabulary

August 23, 2022 02:56 - 13 minutes - 19 MB

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, LLC Blog for Episode 75 Intro ...

Episode 74: Why Does Spanish Have B and V?

July 02, 2022 20:29 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MB

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, LLC Blog for Episode 74 Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Cultural Tip Transition Mus...

Episode 73: Tan vs. Tanto, What's the Difference?

June 13, 2022 15:48 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MB

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, LLC Blog for Episode 73 Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Cultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH ...

Episode 72: Neuter Demonstratives (Eso, Esto, and Aquello)

June 01, 2022 18:35 - 14 minutes - 19.8 MB

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, LLC Blog for Episode 72 Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Cultural Tip Transition Music...

Episode 71: Contronyms in Spanish, What They Are and 7 Fun Examples!

May 17, 2022 03:18 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MB

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 wor...

Episode 70: SPECIAL - La Fiesta de San Isidro en Madrid!

May 03, 2022 04:05 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MB

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.)...

Episode 69: Sino vs. Pero; When to Use Which?

April 18, 2022 21:30 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MB

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, lea...

Episode 68: Some More False Friends!

April 08, 2022 00:37 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MB

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. ...

Episode 67: Spanish's Diacritical Marks

March 22, 2022 03:50 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MB

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, LLC Blog for Episode 67 Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Cultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from Pixabay Resource Links Epis...

Episode 66: Updates for the New Year, Eastern European Countries and Key World Organizations

March 09, 2022 03:48 - 17 minutes - 24.8 MB

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, L...

Special Update 2022!

February 23, 2022 22:00 - 3 minutes - 2.43 MB

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! #womeninlanguage Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey. ¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo! SHOW NOTES © 2022 by Language Answers, LLC Blog for Special Update Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Cultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from Pixabay Res...

Episode 65: La Nochebuena y Navidad, Christmas in Peru!

December 21, 2021 04:11 - 12 minutes - 8.94 MB

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, LLC Blog for Episode 65 Intro and Closing Music by Master_Servic...

Episode 64: Another Merry Christmas Song Sampler!

December 06, 2021 22:00 - 10 minutes - 7.64 MB

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 Answe...

Episode 63: 4 Fun Family Games To Practice Your Spanish!

November 23, 2021 04:13 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

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, Disfrú...

Episode 62: Fun (and Sometimes Weird!) Spanish Sayings

November 08, 2021 22:00 - 13 minutes - 9.51 MB

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, L...

Episode 61: Animals, Baby Animals, and More, Part 3

October 26, 2021 03:50 - 15 minutes - 11.3 MB

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 li...

Episode 60: Animals, Baby Animals, and More, Part 1

October 14, 2021 20:00 - 20 minutes - 14.6 MB

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 N...

Episode 60: Animals, Baby Animals, and More, Part 2

October 14, 2021 20:00 - 20 minutes - 14.6 MB

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 N...

Episode 59: Animals, Baby Animals, and More, Part 1

September 27, 2021 21:00 - 15 minutes - 11.1 MB

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 spec...

Episode 58: Second 2021 Special - Chile's Fiestas Patrias!

September 14, 2021 02:41 - 12 minutes - 9.48 MB

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! Correc...

Episode 57: What's up with "Lo"? Part 2

August 31, 2021 02:16 - 16 minutes - 11.8 MB

"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. W...

Episode 56: What's the Deal with "Lo"? Part 1

August 17, 2021 02:54 - 22 minutes - 16.4 MB

"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, LLC Blog for Episode 56...

Episode 55: Acá vs. Aquí, Los Adverbios Demostrativos

August 02, 2021 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

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, LLC Blog for Episode 55 Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Cultural Tip Transition Music edited from song...

Episode 54: Song Sampler #3 - Unique Dance Styles of Spanish Music

July 20, 2021 01:48 - 18 minutes - 13.8 MB

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, LLC Blog for Episode 54 Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Cultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH...

Episode 53: This, That, These, and Those in Spanish

July 06, 2021 03:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

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 boo...

Episode 52: First "Special" Episode of 2021 - Bolivia's ¡El Año Andino Amazónico!

June 21, 2021 21:00 - 9 minutes - 7.13 MB

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, Disf...

Episode 51: Reading Vocabulary, Part 2 - Science-Fiction

June 09, 2021 23:23 - 31 minutes - 22.5 MB

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, LLC Blog for Episode 51 Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Cultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from Pixabay Resource Links Episode Content  My Language Resource Library! (Here is a direct ...

Episode 50: Celebrate the Good Times!

May 25, 2021 00:43 - 13 minutes - 10.1 MB

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, LLC Blog for Episode 50 Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Cultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from Pixabay Resource Links Episode Content  My new Language Resources Library!  "Doorway to Mexico" by Paulina "No Hay Tos" by Beto and ...

Episode 49: Reading Vocabulary, Part 1 - Fantasy

May 10, 2021 21:00 - 27 minutes - 19.8 MB

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, LLC Blog for Episode 49 Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Cultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from Pixabay Resource Links Episode Content  Wordreference.com  Cultural Tip "The Mo...

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