Spanish Answers
135 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★ - 1 ratingAre 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!
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Spanish Answers - Episode 17 - It's All About Baby!
August 19, 2019 23:00 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MBIn honor of my newest nephew, today's episode deals with all things baby! :)
Episode 16: Cultural Highlight #1 - El Chavo del Ocho
August 05, 2019 00:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBIn my first official cultural highlight episode, we talk about one of the most iconic shows in Mexico's - nay, Latin America's cultural repository! © 2019 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Research Resources: "El Chavo del Ocho,” IMBD summary. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0229889/ “El Chavo del Ocho,” on TV Tropes. https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Series/ElChavoDelOcho “10 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘El Chavo Del Ocho’,” by Ana Benedetti f...
Spanish Answers - Episode 16 - Cultural Highlight #1 - El Chavo del Ocho
August 05, 2019 00:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBIn my first official cultural highlight episode, we talk about one of the most iconic shows in Mexico's - nay, Latin America's cultural repository! © 2019 by Language Answers, Ltd. Research for this episode: “El Chavo del Ocho,” IMBD summary. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0229889/ “El Chavo del Ocho,” on TV Tropes. https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Series/ElChavoDelOcho “10 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘El Chavo Del Ocho’,” by Ana Benedetti for Latino Voices on the HuffPost, December 6,...
Episode 15: El Voseo, Part 5 - Finale
July 21, 2019 00:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBIn today's episode, we finish up our deep dive into el voseo by looking at the vos conjugations for Future, Conditional, Present Subjunctive and Past Subjunctive Tenses! © 2019 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Research Resources: “Voseo,” from the Diccionario panhispánico de dudas ©2005, by the RAE (through Gavilan College). http://hhh.gavilan.edu/fmayrhofer/spanish/RAEdpd/dpdI/lemas/lemas_V/voseo.html “El estudio del voseo en la clase de español,...
Spanish Answers - Episode 15 - El Voseo, Finale
July 21, 2019 00:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBIn today's episode, we finish up our deep dive into el voseo by looking at the vos conjugations for Future, Conditional, Present Subjunctive and Past Subjunctive Tenses! © 2019 by Language Answers, Ltd. Resources for this Episode: “Voseo,” from the Diccionario panhispánico de dudas ©2005, by the RAE (through Gavilan College). http://hhh.gavilan.edu/fmayrhofer/spanish/RAEdpd/dpdI/lemas/lemas_V/voseo.htm “El estudio del voseo en la clase de español,” by María Capelusnik Rajmiel. https://cvc....
Spanish Answers - Episode 14 - El Voseo, Part 4
July 07, 2019 00:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBIn this episode, part 4 of our deep dive into el voseo, we go over how to conjugate the voseo form of verbs for both positive and negative imperative and for both past tenses, as well as discuss the different voseo pronouns. © 2019 by Language Answers, Ltd. Research for this episode: “Voseo,” from the Diccionario panhispánico de dudas ©2005, by the RAE (through Gavilan College). http://hhh.gavilan.edu/fmayrhofer/spanish/RAEdpd/dpdI/lemas/lemas_V/voseo.htm “El estudio del voseo en la clase d...
Episode 14: El Voseo, Part 4 - Using it in Past and Imperative Tenses and Voseo Pronouns
July 07, 2019 00:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBIn this episode, Part 4 of our deep dive into el voseo, we go over how to conjugate the voseo form of verbs for both positive and negative imperative and for both past tenses, as well as discuss the different voseo pronouns. © 2019 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Research Resources: “Voseo,” from the Diccionario panhispánico de dudas ©2005, by the RAE (through Gavilan College). http://hhh.gavilan.edu/fmayrhofer/spanish/RAEdpd/dpdI/lemas/lemas_V/vo...
Spanish Answers - Episode 13 - El Voseo, Part 3
June 24, 2019 00:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBIn today's episode, we continue our deep dive into the Voseo by looking at how to use it in the Present Tense. I know, it's finally here! © 2019 by Language Answers, Ltd. Research for this episode: “Voseo,” from the Diccionario panhispánico de dudas ©2005, by the RAE (through Gavilan College). http://hhh.gavilan.edu/fmayrhofer/spanish/RAEdpd/dpdI/lemas/lemas_V/voseo.htm “El estudio del voseo en la clase de español,” by María Capelusnik Rajmiel. https://cvc.cervantes.es/ensenanza/biblioteca_...
Episode 13: El Voseo, Part 3 - Using it in Present Tense
June 24, 2019 00:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBIn today's episode, we continue our deep dive into the Voseo by looking at how to use it in the Present Tense. I know, it's finally here! © 2019 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Research Resources: “Voseo,” from the Diccionario panhispánico de dudas ©2005, by the RAE (through Gavilan College). http://hhh.gavilan.edu/fmayrhofer/spanish/RAEdpd/dpdI/lemas/lemas_V/voseo.htm “El estudio del voseo en la clase de español,” by María Capelusnik Rajmiel. htt...
Episode 12: El Voseo, Part 2 - The History of Vos
June 10, 2019 00:00 - 8 minutes - 8.1 MBWhy do some Latin America countries use vos, while others - and Spain - do not? Today's episode is all about answering that question, as well as a cool twist on how we got two other familiar pronouns. © 2019 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Research Resources: “Voseo pronominal,” by the Portal de lingüística hispánica. http://hispaniclinguistics.com/glosario/voseo-pronominal/ “Voseo Completo,” http://hispaniclinguistics.com/glosario/voseo-completo...
Spanish Answers - Episode 12 - El Voseo, Part 2: The History of Vos
June 10, 2019 00:00 - 8 minutes - 8.1 MBWhy do some Latin America countries use vos, while others - and Spain - do not? Today's episode is all about answering that question, as well as a cool twist on how we got two other familiar pronouns. © 2019 by Language Answers, Ltd. Research for this episode: “Voseo pronominal,” by the Portal de lingüística hispánica. http://hispaniclinguistics.com/glosario/voseo-pronominal/ “Voseo Completo,” http://hispaniclinguistics.com/glosario/voseo-completo/ “Voseo Verbal,” http://hispaniclinguistics...
Episode 11: El Voseo, Part 1 - The Basics
May 27, 2019 00:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBHave you ever wondered about the Voseo? Or perhaps you've never heard of this alternate to the tuteo. Either way, join me as we discuss what the voseo is in the first part of this series dealing with the what, when and how to use "vos" instead of "tú"! © 2019 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Research Resources: Main Resources: “Voseo pronominal,” by the Portal de lingüística hispánica. http://hispaniclinguistics.com/glosario/voseo-pronominal/ “Vose...
Spanish Answers - Episode 11 - El Voseo, Part 1
May 27, 2019 00:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBHave you ever wondered about the Voseo? Or perhaps you've never heard of this alternate to the tuteo. Either way, join me as we discuss what the voseo is in the first part of this series dealing with the what, when and how to use "vos" instead of "tú"! © 2019 by Language Answers, Ltd. Main research for this episode: “Voseo pronominal,” by the Portal de lingüística hispánica. http://hispaniclinguistics.com/glosario/voseo-pronominal/ “Voseo Completo,” http://hispaniclinguistics.com/glosario/...
Episode 10: Future Subjunctive
May 13, 2019 00:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBHave you ever wondered about whether or not Spanish has a future subjunctive tense? Then look no further - they do! Kind of. :) We'll discuss it more in today's episode of Spanish Answers! ¡Vamanos! © 2019 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Research Resources: “Future Subjunctive: Futuro subjuntivo,” from Lawless Spanish. https://www.lawlessspanish.com/grammar/verbs/future-subjunctive/ “Spanish Future Subjunctive Tense,” from Live Linga. https://www....
Spanish Answers - Episode 10 - Future Subjunctive
May 13, 2019 00:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBHave you ever wondered about whether or not Spanish has a future subjunctive tense? Then look no further - they do! Kind of. :) We'll discuss it more in today's episode of Spanish Answers! ¡Vamanos! © 2019 by Language Answers, Ltd. Research for this episode: “Future Subjunctive: Futuro subjuntivo,” from Lawless Spanish. https://www.lawlessspanish.com/grammar/verbs/future-subjunctive/ “Spanish Future Subjunctive Tense,” from Live Linga. https://www.livelingua.com/spanish/grammar/future-subju...
Spanish Answers - Episode 9 - Basic Punctuation
April 28, 2019 00:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBHave you ever wondered what a period (.) or an upside down question mark (¿) is called in Spanish? Or what a "signo de apertura" is? Then look no further - in this epsiode, we talk about the basics of Spanish punctuation, focusing on what they're called with tips on how to use them. © 2019 by Language Answers, Ltd. Show Notes Research Resources: “Interrogación y Exclamación (Signos de),” from the Diccionario Panhispánico de Dudas by the RAE in 2009. http://lema.rae.es/dpd/srv/search?id=bH...
Episode 9: Basic Punctuation
April 28, 2019 00:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBHave you ever wondered what a period (.) or an upside down question mark (¿) is called in Spanish? Or what a "signo de apertura" is? Then look no further - in this epsiode, we talk about the basics of Spanish punctuation, focusing on what they're called with tips on how to use them. © 2019 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Research Resources: “Interrogación y Exclamación (Signos de),” from the Diccionario Panhispánico de Dudas by the RAE in 2009. h...
Episode 8: Easter Special!
April 13, 2019 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBHow do they celebrate Easter in Spain? Well, that question's a bit more than I can answer in a single episode, so for this Easter special I delve a bit into how they celebrate Easter in Seville, Spain. We talk about the Biblical account of Easter, which you have to understand first in order to understand the festivities that happen during la Semana Santa. © 2019 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Research Resources: “The Best Easter Celebrations in S...
Spanish Answers - Episode 8 - Easter Special!
April 13, 2019 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBHow do they celebrate Easter in Spain? Well, that question's a bit more than I can answer in a single episode, so for this Easter special I delve a bit into how they celebrate Easter in Seville, Spain. We talk about the Biblical account of Easter, which you have to understand first in order to understand the festivities that happen during la Semana Santa. This episode is © 2019 by Language Answers, Ltd. Original presentation template by SlidesCarnival Learn more about slidedocs at duarte.co...
Spanish Answers - Episode 7 - April Fool's Day Special!
March 31, 2019 00:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBHappy April Fool's! To highlight the day, not only am I posting this video a day late (lame joke, right? Ah well), but in this episode we talk about tongue twisters (trabalenguas), puns (calambures), and jokes (chistes)! Join me for some light-hearted fun to celebrate the first of April. :) This episode is © 2019 by Language Answers, Ltd. Research for this episode: “Risitas y Carcajadas para Niños,” by Editorial Época (2007). FluentU, “How to Perfect Your Pronunciation with Spanish Tongue ...
Episode 7: April Fool's Day Special!
March 31, 2019 00:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBHappy April Fool's! To highlight the day, not only am I posting this video a day late (lame joke, right? Ah well), but in this episode we talk about tongue twisters (trabalenguas), puns (calambures), and jokes (chistes)! Join me for some light-hearted fun to celebrate the first of April. :) © 2019 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Research Resources: “Risitas y Carcajadas para Niños,” by Editorial Época (2007). FluentU, “How to Perfect Your Pronunci...
Spanish Answers - Episode 6 - Spanish Contractions, Part 2
March 17, 2019 00:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBIn today's episode, the second part of Spanish Contractions, we focus on the "unofficial" contractions. (And yes, this even includes a few methods for texting and tweeting!) This episode is © 2019 by Language Answers, Ltd. Research for this episode: Helping You Learn Spanish, “The Spanish Contractions your Textbook Didn’t Tell You About”, April 20, 2014 - http://helpingyoulearnspanish.com/spanish-contractions/ Enchufe TV, “Foto Pa’l Face” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNuzdKfpK60 Speakin...
Episode 6: Spanish Contractions, Part 2
March 17, 2019 00:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBIn today's episode, the second part of Spanish Contractions, we focus on the "unofficial" contractions. (And yes, this even includes a few methods for texting and tweeting!) © 2019 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Research Resources: Helping You Learn Spanish, “The Spanish Contractions your Textbook Didn’t Tell You About”, April 20, 2014 - http://helpingyoulearnspanish.com/spanish-contractions/ Enchufe TV, “Foto Pa’l Face” - https://www.youtube.com...
Episode 5: Contractions, Part 1
March 03, 2019 00:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBToday I talk about the common Spanish contractions: al, del, conmigo, contigo and consigo. And in the process, we also learn some random history. :) © 2019 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Shout out to Women In Language Conference and Links: https://www.womeninlanguage.com The Fluent Show: Inside the Women in Language Conference: 12 Guests Tell All. (https://www.fluent.show/126) Research Resources: SpanishDict.com, “Consigo” - https://www.spanish...
Spanish Answers - Episode 3 - Pedir vs. Pruguntar
March 03, 2019 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.48 MBIn this week's episode, Sara discusses the differences between the two verbs pedir and preguntar. While both are translated into English as "to ask", they are used for very distinct situations! Produced by: Language Answers, Ltd. Research Resources: Real Fast Spanish – “Pedir Vs. Preguntar: How to Ask, Wonder, & Request” - https://www.realfastspanish.com/vocabulary/pedir-vs-preguntar Study.com – Yolanda Reinoso Barzallo – “Pedir vs. Preguntar” - https://study.com/academy/lesson/pedir-vs-pre...
Spanish Answers - Episode 5 - Contractions
March 03, 2019 00:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBToday I talk about the common Spanish contractions: al, del, conmigo, contigo and consigo. And in the process, we also learn some random history. :) Episode produced by © 2019 Language Answers, Ltd. Shout out to Women In Language Conference and Links: https://www.womeninlanguage.com The Fluent Show: Inside the Women in Language Conference: 12 Guests Tell All. (https://www.fluent.show/126) Research Resources used for/in this Episode: SpanishDict.com, “Consigo” - https://www.spanishdict.com...
Spanish Answers - Episode 4 - Valentine's Day Special!
February 17, 2019 00:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBIn honor of the recent holiday, or hallmark day, we're celebrating with a special episode! Today, we'll talk about the vocabulary and history of Valentine's Day, as well as how it is celebrated in Spain and Mexico. Produced by: Language Answers, Ltd. Copyright 2019. Research Resources: History.com, “6 Surprising Facts About St. Valentine,”Feb. 14, 2013, https://www.history.com/news/6-surprising-facts-about-st-valentine Catholic Education Resource Center, “History of St. Valentine,” by Fat...
Episode 4: Valentine's Day Special!
February 17, 2019 00:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBIn honor of the recent holiday, or hallmark day, we're celebrating with a special episode! Today, we'll talk about the vocabulary and history of Valentine's Day, as well as how it is celebrated in Spain and Mexico. © 2019 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Research Resources: History.com, “6 Surprising Facts About St. Valentine,”Feb. 14, 2013, https://www.history.com/news/6-surprising-facts-about-st-valentine Catholic Education Resource Center, “Histo...
Episode 3: Pedir vs. Pruguntar
February 03, 2019 23:00 - 9 minutes - 8.48 MBIn this week's episode, Sara discusses the differences between the two verbs pedir and preguntar. While both are translated into English as "to ask", they are used for very distinct situations! © 2019 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Research Resources: Real Fast Spanish – “Pedir Vs. Preguntar: How to Ask, Wonder, & Request” - https://www.realfastspanish.com/vocabulary/pedir-vs-preguntar Study.com – Yolanda Reinoso Barzallo – “Pedir vs. Preguntar” ...
Episode 2: The Importance of Accent Marks
January 21, 2019 00:00 - 7 minutes - 4.44 MBIn today's episode, we go over the importance of accent marks in Spanish, and how they can affect a word's meaning and/or sound. **Correction - Each week I release a new podcast, but it alternates between Spanish Answers and Respuestas Inglesas. I would love to eventually be able to do an episode for each podcast once a week, and will be working towards that goal. © 2019 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr
Spanish Answers - Episode 2 - The Importance of Accent Marks
January 21, 2019 00:00 - 7 minutes - 4.44 MBIn today's episode, we go over the importance of accent marks in Spanish, and how they can affect a word's meaning and/or sound. **Correction - Each week I release a new podcast, but it alternates between Spanish Answers and Respuestas Inglesas. I would love to eventually be able to do an episode for each podcast once a week, and will be working towards that goal. Produced by: Language Answers, Ltd.
Episode 1: New Year's Traditions
January 20, 2019 00:00 - 4 minutes - 4.26 MBIn this episode, and to celebrate the new year, we look at the New Year's traditions in both Spain and Mexico! © 2019 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr **Correction - Each week I release a new podcast, but it alternates between Spanish Answers and Respuestas Inglesas. I would love to eventually be able to do an episode for each podcast once a week, and will be working towards that goal. Produced by: Language Answers, Ltd. Research Resources: Amy Bin...
Spanish Answers - Episode 1 - New Year's Traditions
January 20, 2019 00:00 - 4 minutes - 4.26 MBIn this episode, and to celebrate the new year, we look at the New Year's traditions in both Spain and Mexico! I used the following resources when researching this episode: Amy Bingham, “7 Lucky New Year’s Eve Traditions in Spain” from Spanish Sabores blog Spanish Embassy in US Blog – “5 Spanish New Year’s Eve Traditions” Carlos – El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant Blog – “9 Mexican New Year Traditions” SpanishPod101.com, “9 Surprising New Year’s Eve Traditions in Mexico” SpanishPod101.com “Ho...
Spanish Answers - Episode 0 - Introduction
January 20, 2019 00:00 - 1 minute - 1.49 MBAre you looking to increase your Spanish skills, or have questions about the nitty-gritty aspects of Spanish grammar? Then this podcast is for you! Join me each week as we explore Spanish culture and language together! **Correction - Each week I release a new podcast, but it alternates between Spanish Answers and Respuestas Inglesas. I would love to eventually be able to do an episode for each podcast once a week, and will be working towards that goal. Produced by: Language Answers, Ltd.
Episode 0: Introduction to Spanish Answers
January 19, 2019 00:00 - 1 minute - 1.49 MBAre you looking to increase your Spanish skills, or have questions about the nitty-gritty aspects of Spanish grammar? Then this podcast is for you! Join me each week as we explore Spanish culture and language together! **Correction - Each week I release a new podcast, but it alternates between Spanish Answers and Respuestas Inglesas. I would love to eventually be able to do an episode for each podcast once a week, and will be working towards that goal. © 2019 by Language Answers...