Episodios

  • #8 - Chivo, not the goat 🐐— El Salvador 🇸🇻

    #8 - Chivo, not the goat 🐐— El Salvador 🇸🇻
    Jul 2 2024
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    🐐 Discover El Salvador, where "chivo" is more than just a GOAT...

    🇸🇻 Learn about this fascinating Central American country with Salvadoran Spanish teacher Milton Ralph, creator of the "Spanish Qué Chivo" podcast.In this episode, you'll learn:

    👉General information about El Salvador
    👉A delicious traditional dish
    👉 The meaning of "chivo"

    📝 FREE transcript on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️
    https://latinele.com/exploring-el-salvador/

    You can contact Milton and learn more about his work on ⬇️

    👉 Spanish Qué Chivo Podcast
    👉YouTube
    👉Online lessons

    Today's listening questions ⬇️

    1️⃣ ¿Cuál es la festividad popular que describe Milton? ¿Qué hay?
    2️⃣ ¿Qué significa "chivo"?

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  • #7 - Spanish PRETERITE TENSE practice — An Underrated Latino 🤘

    #7 - Spanish PRETERITE TENSE practice — An Underrated Latino 🤘
    Jun 19 2024
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    🎸 Do you know Tom Araya? He's an influential TRASH METAL musician whose importance is often overlooked.

    🇨🇱 A Latino artist born in Chile, he later moved to the United States and became a famous "metalero" star.

    Learn about his life and practice the Spanish preterite tense (pretérito indefinido) while honing your listening skills with this episode of "Basic Spanish Conversations."

    📝 Get the FREE transcript on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️
    https://latinele.com/spanish-preterite-tense-practice-tom-araya/

    🎧 Listening exercise: Menciona 3 eventos importantes en la vida de Tom Araya.
    You can post your answers on YouTube.

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  • #6 - ¡Plátano Power! 🍌 Dominican Republic 🇩🇴

    #6 - ¡Plátano Power! 🍌 Dominican Republic 🇩🇴
    Jun 2 2024
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    🇩🇴 Join us as we dive into the vibrant culture of the Dominican Republic, also known as the land of "Plátano Power."

    In this episode, you'll hear an engaging interview with Dominican teacher Jelisa Inoa.

    🌴 Discover general facts about the Dominican Republic, learn about the delicious traditional dish called mangú, and find out the unique meaning of the Dominican word "cuarto."

    🛏️ Is "cuarto" a room? Tune in to find out!

    🎧 Listening comprehension questions of the episode:
    1. ¿Cuál y cómo es la ciudad favorita de Jelisa?
    2. ¿Qué significa "cuarto" en la jerga dominicana?
    📝 FREE transcript on Latin ELE's blog ⬇️
    https://latinele.com/dominican-republic-in-basic-spanish/

    Here is Jelisa's contact information ⬇️
    Website: https://jelyspanish.com/
    YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jelyspanish
    X: https://x.com/Jelyspanish.
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  • #5 - Let's explore Argentina, ¡CHE! 🇦🇷

    #5 - Let's explore Argentina, ¡CHE! 🇦🇷
    May 16 2024
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    🇦🇷 The land of "asados"and great football players... Argentina! An episode packed with lots of great information about this fascinating country.

    🌆 Discover the vibrant vibes of Buenos Aires and immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of this cosmopolitan city.

    🥩 Indulge in the mouthwatering world of “asado,” Argentina’s legendary barbecue.

    🗣️ Master the popular Argentine term “che” and learn how to effortlessly incorporate it into your everyday conversations.

    The listening comprehension questions are:
    1️⃣ ¿Cómo es Buenos Aires? ¿Y por qué es la ciudad favorita de Melany?
    2️⃣ ¿Qué es el chimichurri?

    Specilal guest: Melany Di Leva from Easy Argentine Spanish.

    📩 Melany's contact information ⬇️
    Website: https://easyargentinespanish.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/easyargentinespanish/
    Get Melany's Quick Guide to Argentine Pronunciation

    📚 Too hard to follow? The transcript is available on Latin ELE's blog 👇
    https://latinele.com/exploring-argentina/

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  • #4 - A CHIDO country 🇲🇽

    #4 - A CHIDO country 🇲🇽
    Apr 5 2024
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    🇲🇽 ¡Órale, mano! It's time to learn about Mexico

    In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations you'll learn:

    🌵 Overview of Mexico: Get a broad description of the country and its vibrant culture.

    🏙️ The Capital City: Delve into Mexico City, learn about its immense population, and what gives it its unique charm.

    🌮 Dish Recommendations: Receive insider tips on the traditional delicacies that tantalize the taste buds and the reasons why you must try them.

    🏜️ Local Lingo: Pick up a Mexican slang term that’s sure to add a little ‘picante’ to your Spanish conversations and impress native speakers.

    📚 Too hard to follow? The transcript is available on Latin ELE's blog.
    https://latinele.com/exploring-mexico/

    📧 Joel Zárate podcast and contact information ⬇️

    🎙️ Podcast: A Spanish for Beginners Podcast
    Apple podcast
    Spotify

    🌐 Website:
    https://www.jezsc.com/

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  • #3 - Ticoland, Costa Rica 🇨🇷

    #3 - Ticoland, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
    Mar 27 2024
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    Time to journey to the delightful land of Costa Rica, known as the home of the "Ticos."

    In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, you'll hear our interview with Costa Rican teacher, Arturo Mora.

    🌴 Explore the diverse landscapes and climates of Costa Rica.
    🍲 Dive into captivating tales of traditional Costa Rican dishes, such as the delicious “Olla de Carne.”
    🦋 Add a touch of local authenticity to your Costa Rican Spanish with the term “pura vida.”

    The listening comprehension questions are:
    1️⃣ ¿Qué animales es posible encontrar en Costa Rica?
    2️⃣ ¿Cuáles son los ingredientes de la olla de carne?

    📚 Too hard to follow? The transcript is available on Latin ELE's blog 👇
    https://latinele.com/exploring-costa-rica/

    🎙️ Arturo is the host of "Romper la Tiza" podcast, where he talks about education. You can give it a listen on:
    Spotify
    Apple Podcast

    📱 Follow Arturo on Instagram

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    9 m
  • #2 - The land of SABROSURA, Colombia 🇨🇴

    #2 - The land of SABROSURA, Colombia 🇨🇴
    Mar 23 2024
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    🇨🇴 Get ready to dive into the vibrant culture of Colombia in this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations!

    You'll hear our interview with Jessica, a Colombian Spanish teacher.

    You'll discover fascinating insights into Colombia, including its population, the charming personality of Colombians, and mouthwatering dish recommendations to enjoy when you travel there.

    The listening comprehension questions are:
    1️⃣ ¿Cómo describe Jessica a las personas de Colombia?
    2️⃣ ¿Cuál es su lugar favorito? ¿Por qué?

    📚 Too hard to follow? The transcript is available on Latin ELE's blog 👇
    https://latinele.com/exploring-colombia/

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  • #1 - Chile, not the red spicy fruit 🌶️

    #1 - Chile, not the red spicy fruit 🌶️
    Mar 20 2024
    Not the red spicy fruit 🌶️, today you'll learn about Chile, the captivating country in South America.

    Ever wondered what this country is like? How many people call it home? All these questions and more will be answered on this exciting episode of Basic Spanish Conversations.

    While you tune in, why not try your hand at answering these two questions:
    1️⃣ ¿Cuántos habitantes tiene Chile?
    2️⃣ ¿Qué lugares recomienda Marco? ¿Por qué?

    Don't worry if you're not sure now, we'll revisit them later in the episode!

    Curious for more? You can find the full transcript on our blog at 👇
    https://latinele.com/exploring-chile/

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    9 m