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Episode 96: Another Merry Christmas Song Sampler!
Spanish Answers - December 17, 2023 22:27 - 10 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingLet'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 i...
Episode 95: Superlatives! Part 2
Spanish Answers - December 11, 2023 15:48 - 19 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingIn 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, w...
Episode 94: Superlatives! Part 1
Spanish Answers - November 21, 2023 14:59 - 17 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingHow 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 Absolu...
Episode 93: Learning Resources!
Spanish Answers - November 05, 2023 03:36 - 30 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingAfter 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 ...
Episode 92: Song Sampler #4 - Spanish, Spanglish and More!
Spanish Answers - September 28, 2023 03:59 - 11 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingIt'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 cour...
Episode 91: 10 Verbs and "Odd" Prepositions
Spanish Answers - September 15, 2023 19:59 - 13 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingContinuing 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 nati...
Episode 90: Verbs with Built-In Prepositions
Spanish Answers - September 08, 2023 05:55 - 14 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingHave 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. To...
Episode 89: Back-to-School Vocab!
Spanish Answers - August 18, 2023 07:12 - 25 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingSince 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...
Episode 88: Book Recommendations for Your Littles!
Spanish Answers - August 03, 2023 15:07 - 11 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingThis 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...
Episode 87: 10 More Fun Phrases!
Spanish Answers - July 21, 2023 05:38 - 15 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingToday'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 Spani...
Episode 86: Saber vs. Conocer
Spanish Answers - July 13, 2023 20:00 - 21 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingLet'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 v...
Episode 85: Spring Homesteading Vocabulary Pt. 2
Spanish Answers - June 22, 2023 03:59 - 18 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingWelcome 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 par...
Episode 84: I'm Back! Plus Spring Homesteading Vocabulary Pt. 1
Spanish Answers - June 07, 2023 15:00 - 23 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingHello 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 beginni...
Episode 83: Preparing for the New Year!
Spanish Answers - December 31, 2022 05:08 - 12 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingAs 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. Remem...
Episode 82: Return of the Merry Christmas Song Sampler!
Spanish Answers - December 20, 2022 04:11 - 20 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingAre 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 b...
Episode 81: 10 Fun Spanish Sayings
Spanish Answers - November 23, 2022 05:19 - 19 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingHi 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 t...
Episode 80: Things You Didn't Know About the Spanish Alphabet
Spanish Answers - November 01, 2022 00:00 - 18 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingHave 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...
Episode 79: Ser vs. Estar, Part 3
Spanish Answers - October 18, 2022 03:00 - 24 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingThis 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 S...
Episode 78: Ser vs. Estar, Part 2
Spanish Answers - October 04, 2022 03:27 - 25 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingAs 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 TI...
Episode 77: Ser vs. Estar, Part 1
Spanish Answers - September 20, 2022 03:50 - 30 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingAs 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...
Episode 76: SPECIAL! Elcano Day in Basque Country
Spanish Answers - September 07, 2022 02:54 - 12 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingI 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, Septe...
Episode 75: Life Update and Pet Vocabulary
Spanish Answers - August 23, 2022 02:56 - 13 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingHello, 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 th...
Episode 74: Why Does Spanish Have B and V?
Spanish Answers - July 02, 2022 20:29 - 19 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingHave 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 lifel...
Episode 73: Tan vs. Tanto, What's the Difference?
Spanish Answers - June 13, 2022 15:48 - 19 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingHave 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, Disf...
Episode 72: Neuter Demonstratives (Eso, Esto, and Aquello)
Spanish Answers - June 01, 2022 18:35 - 14 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingWhat 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...
Episode 71: Contronyms in Spanish, What They Are and 7 Fun Examples!
Spanish Answers - May 17, 2022 03:18 - 15 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingHave 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 t...
Episode 70: SPECIAL - La Fiesta de San Isidro en Madrid!
Spanish Answers - May 03, 2022 04:05 - 12 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingWelcome 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 ...
Episode 69: Sino vs. Pero; When to Use Which?
Spanish Answers - April 18, 2022 21:30 - 24 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingToday'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 ca...
Episode 68: Some More False Friends!
Spanish Answers - April 08, 2022 00:37 - 12 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingReady 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 d...
Episode 67: Spanish's Diacritical Marks
Spanish Answers - March 22, 2022 03:50 - 23 minutes ★★★ - 1 ratingIn 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: ...
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