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

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! :DRemember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2023 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 96You can follow me on Facebook or Twitter!Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content Episode 82: Return of the Merry Christmas Song Sampler! Episode 64: Another Merry Christmas Song Sampler!Episode 42: A Merry Christmas Song Sampler!Episode 24: Spanish Christmas Songs! "Pandora - El Rey Nació (Joy to the World)" posted to YouTube by Pandora on November 11, 2016"Athenas - La Primera Navidad - Villancico" uploaded to YouTube by Athenas on November 16, 2022 "Los Rolling Ruanas - Hacia Belén va una Burra (Video Oficial Navideño)" uploaded to YouTube by Los Rolling Ruanas on November 20, 2020"Hacia Belén Va una Burra Rin Rin" uploaded to YouTube by Gaby Moreno on November 21, 2015"Hacia Belén va una burra" from Mama Lisa's World"Villancico CANTAD PASTORES🎄 HG Hermanos Galindo" uploaded to YouTube by The Galindos on December 9, 2023"Hermanos Galindo - Cantad Pastores translation in English" by Musixmatch, synced and last edited by Hermanos Galindo on November 21, 2023, translated by Translation Assistant on November 21, 2023"villancico 🎶🎶 Joticas al Niño de mi corazón, joticas que... 🎄 HG y felicitación de la ABUELA PILAR" uploaded to YouTube by The Galindos on December 6, 2023"Sightseeing in Cuenca. What to see" from Spain's tourism website"Canticos | Tun Tun / Knock Knock | Villancicos infantiles | Christmas Carols | Aprende inglés" uploaded to YouTube by Canticos - Bilingual Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs on November 19, 2019"Villancicos: Classic Spanish Christmas Carols - Llamitas Spanish.comVillancicos: Classic Spanish Christmas Carols" from Llamitas Spanish on November 25, 2022"Tun Tun: a Venezuelan Christmas carol - Americas and Oceania Collections blog" from the British Library on December 24, 2015"Dónde Está La Nieve En Navidad" uploaded to YouTube by Jon Secada on March 4, 2020, provided to YouTube by TuneCore"JULISSA | Estas Navidades (Video Oficial)" uploaded to YouTube by Julissa on November 8, 2023"''Voy a Belén'' - Villancico del Colegio Orvalle" uploaded to YouTube by Colegio Orvalle on December 3, 2023, song created by Luis Poveda"Villancico de Orvalle" by Colegio Orvalle"Caroll Díaz - Contigo en Navidad (Video Oficial)" uploaded to YouTue by Caroll Diaz on December 1, 2023"Un Corazón - Canela y Mantequilla (Videoclip Oficial)" uploaded to YouTube by Un Corazón on November 18, 2022"FELIZ NAVIDAD (PODEMOS CANTAR) - VIDEO OFICIAL - GOSÉN MÚSICA" uploaded to YouTube by Gosén Música on December 1, 2023Cultural TipNoneEstrella de EsperanzaLucas 2:1-7, de BibleGateway.com. Del sitio: "Reina-Valera 1960 (RVR1960), Reina-Valera 1960 ® © Sociedades Bíblicas en América Latina, 1960. Renovado © Sociedades Bíblicas Unidas, 1988. Utilizado con permiso. Si desea más información visite americanbible.org, unitedbiblesocieties.org, vivelabiblia.com, unitedbiblesocieties.org/es/casa/, www.rvr60.bible"

17 Joulu 202310min

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 Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 95You can follow me on Facebook or Twitter!Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content Episode 94: Superlatives! Part 1"Comparatives & Superlatives in ''Spanish: The Ultimate Guide" by Daniela Sanchez for Tell Me in Spanish, last updated April 7, 2023"Spanish superlatives" from Spanish Dictionary, posted July 22, 2020"Superlative Adjectives in Spanish" from SpanishDictionary.com, posted "Absolute superlative in Spanish" published on October 31, 2018 by El Rincon del Tandem Spanish School Valencia"Spanish Superlatives with -ÍSIMO" from Hola Qué Pasa"Spanish absolute superlatives" from I Think Languages"The superlative with "-ísimo" in Spanish" posted by Adir for Transparent.com on March 11, 2013"Spanish use of (augmentative /intensifier) ísimo with adjectives and adverbs" posted to YouTube by Spanish Channel on April 30, 2014"Comparative/Superlative Adjectives in Spanish Grammar" by Lingolia"Advent Calendars" by Homeschool LanguagesCultural Tip Episode 57: What's up with "Lo"? Part 2"A Guide To South Americas Most Iconic Dances" written by Euan Marshall for The Culture Trip on November 15, 2017"BOTELLERAS PARAGUAY REKOVE" posted to YouTube by PARAGUAY REKOVE on May 13, 2021"This PARAGUAYAN Girl DANCES with 10 BOTTLES On Her Head! | Auditions 9 | Spain's Got Talent Season 5" posted to YouTube by Spain's Got Talent on November 11, 2019""Huellas de America" Galopera (Paraguay)" posted to YouTube by Cable Imagen Armstrong on January 19, 2018"Learn about the Guaraní Traditions and Culture" from Say Hueque on May 28, 2018"Yerba mate: South America's 'beverage of champions'" by the BBC by Suchi Rudra on November 9, 2023"Tereré Recipe - Iced Yerba Mate Drink from Paraguay (yerbamateculture.com)" by Yerba Mate Culture, last updated by Joonas on October 7, 2021 "Paraguayan Food: 15 Popular & Traditional Dishes to Try in Paraguay" by Nomad Paradise, last updated October 15, 2022"Pastel Mandi'o: Easy Yuca Empanadas | Camila Made" from Camila Made, last updated by Camila Benitez on November 28, 2023 "Pastel Mandi'o ó Empanada de Mandioca - Receta Fácil » 2023" from Comidas Paraguayas Estrella de EsperanzaLucas 1:26'38, de BibleGateway.com. Del sitio: "Reina-Valera 1960 (RVR1960), Reina-Valera 1960 ® © Sociedades Bíblicas en América Latina, 1960. Renovado © Sociedades Bíblicas Unidas, 1988. Utilizado con permiso. Si desea más información visite americanbible.org, unitedbiblesocieties.org, vivelabiblia.com, unitedbiblesocieties.org/es/casa/, www.rvr60.bible"

11 Joulu 202319min

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 that! ;) He was very chatty! Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2023 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 94You can follow me on Facebook or Twitter!My free Spanish Language Resource LibraryMy Disclosure Policy Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content Episode 56: What's the deal with "Lo"? Part 1 Episode 57: What's up with "Lo"? Part 2Episode 63: 4 Fun Family Games To Practice Your Spanish! "Comparatives & Superlatives in ''Spanish: The Ultimate Guide" by Daniela Sanchez for Tell Me in Spanish, last updated April 7, 2023"Spanish superlatives" from Spanish Dictionary, posted July 22, 2020"Superlative Adjectives in Spanish" from SpanishDictionary.com, posted "Relative superlative in Spanish" published on October 24, 2018 by El Rincon del Tandem Spanish School Valencia"Comparatives and Superlatives in Spanish" by Gerald Erichsen for ThoughtCo, last updated on December 19, 2018"máximo, máxima" definition by the Diccionario de la lengua española, by the Real Academia Española (RAE)"pésimo, pésima" definition by the Diccionario de la lengua española, by the Real Academia Española (RAE)Cultural Tip "National Holidays in Paraguay in 2023" by OfficeHolidays.com. See the individual holiday links for more information.  "Celebrating Heroes's Day in Paraguay" by Benjamin Kerns for Trazee Travel, February 7, 2020"Día Nacional de los Héroes" by the Consulado General de la República del Paraguay in Los Angeles, CA"Paraguay Independence Day 2022 Doodle - Google Doodles" The Doodle Paraguay Independence Day 2022 launched May 14, 2022 by Google"Juana María de Lara de Díaz de Bedoya" by the Real Academia de la Historia. "The Best Sopa Paraguaya: Our Secret Recipeu" by Camila Benitez for Camila Made, last updated November 1, 2023"Independence Day in Paraguay" by AnyDayGuide.com"Mother's Day in Paraguay" by AnyDayGuide.com"Paraguay Independence Day" by National TodayEstrella de EsperanzaJuan 1:5-8, de BibleGateway.com. Del sitio: "Reina-Valera 1960 (RVR1960), Reina-Valera 1960 ® © Sociedades Bíblicas en América Latina, 1960. Renovado © Sociedades Bíblicas Unidas, 1988. Utilizado con permiso. Si desea más información visite americanbible.org, unitedbiblesocieties.org, vivelabiblia.com, unitedbiblesocieties.org/es/casa/, www.rvr60.bible"

21 Marras 202317min

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, LLCBlog for Episode 93You can follow me on Facebook or Twitter!My free Spanish Language Resource LibraryMy Disclosure Policy Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content "Bloodlands: Europe' Between Hitler and Stalin. by Timothy Snyder (affiliate link), published by Basic Books on April 26, 2022Language Resource Library (All associated links for resources mentioned in this episode can be found on my website here)Samaritan's Purse and their Operation Christmas Child Pray Ukraine by Horizon Indy, highlighting their Ukrainian missionariesBibleGateway.com"Maria Cornou on the Most-used Spanish-language Bible Translation" by Joan Huyser-Honig and María Eugenia Cornou on March 19, 2013 for the Calvin Institute of Christian WorshipCultural Tip"Paraguay - The World Factbook" by the CIA, last updated November 1, 2023"Country Summary: Paraguay" by the CIA, last updated November 1, 2023"The Best Guarani Resources (+ 9 reasons to learn it)" by Lindsay from Lindsay Does Languages"Paraguay." Painter, James E., Nickson, R. Andrew, Service, Elman R., Williams, John Hoyt and Butland, Gilbert James. Encyclopedia Britannica, November 1, 2023. Accessed November 4, 2023. "War of the Triple Alliance." Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. Encyclopedia Britannica, June 13, 2023. Accessed November 4, 2023."Chaco War." Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. Encyclopedia Britannica, June 5, 2023. Accessed November 4, 2023.Estrella de EsperanzaJuan 1:1-4, de BibleGateway.com. Del sitio: "Reina-Valera 1960 (RVR1960), Reina-Valera 1960 ® © Sociedades Bíblicas en América Latina, 1960. Renovado © Sociedades Bíblicas Unidas, 1988. Utilizado con permiso. Si desea más información visite americanbible.org, unitedbiblesocieties.org, vivelabiblia.com, unitedbiblesocieties.org/es/casa/, www.rvr60.bible"

5 Marras 202330min

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 interesting traditions! Let's begin!Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2023 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 91You can follow me on Facebook or Twitter!My free Spanish Language Resource LibraryIntro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content Episode 90: Verbs with Built-In PrepositionsWordreference.com"25 Spanish Verbs With Prepositions (Plus Example Sentences)" by Melody Tabatabaian for FluentU, last updated September 7, 2023"25 Common Spanish Verbs and Their Prepositions" by Real Fast Spanish"Scarlett Johansson - Trust in Me (From "The Jungle Book" (Audio Only))" uploaded by DisneyMusicVEVO to YouTube on April 15, 2016"Dejar vs Salir in Spanish (Plus: Parar, Quedar, and Permitir)" by Olga Put for Spanish Academy on December 1, 2022Cultural Tip"Every Year, the Sky ‘Rains Fish.’ Explanations Vary" by Kirk Semple for The New York Times on July 16, 2017 (Click here for a Spanish version.)"Lluvia de Peces (Rain of Fish) – Yoro, Honduras" by Dylan for  Atlas Obscura on June 28, 2010"Lluvia de peces: Milagro celestial en Yoro" uploaded to YouTube by VTV Somos Todos Honduras on June 20, 2023"¡Lluvia de Peces! reportan pobladores de Yoro, Honduras" uploaded to YouTube by HCH Televisión Digital on September 24, 2019"Who are the Garifuna People?" by John Dupuis for Honduras Travel on September 7, 2016"On Our Land: Being Garifuna in Honduras" World in a Lens Production, uploaded to YouTube by Randy A on May 13, 2020"Garifuna Festival" by Roatan Online"10 Most Popular Honduran Dishes" by Taste Atlas"Recipe: The national dish of Honduras - Plato tipico" by Kalle for Ingmar.app on September 13, 2015"Tapado De Pescado" by Comidas de Honduras"Pan de Coco (Honduran Coconut Bread)" by Lizet Bowen for Curious Cuisiniere, last updated April 11, 2023"Receta de Pan de coco hondureño" by Honduras.com "Honduran Baleadas (And Homemade Flour Tortillas) (And Homemade Flour Tortillas)" by Sarah for Curious Cuisiniere, last updated April 11, 2023

15 Syys 202313min

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 weeks mixed up; not sure how that happened, but this episode is pretty late. To make up for my mixed-up schedule, I'll also try to release another episode next week as well. That should get us back on track! [The audio is also a little off in this episode, so my apologies!])Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2023 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 90You can follow me on Facebook or Twitter!My free Spanish Language Resource LibraryIntro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content "It Takes Two: 25 Juicy Spanish Verbs That Are Linked with Prepositions" by Melody Tabatabaian for FluentU, last updated September 7, 2023"Verbs with no preposition in Spanish (A2)" by Learn Spanish Online"Spanish Answers, Episode 3: Pedir vs. Pruguntar""Spanish Answers, Episode 3: Pedir vs. Preguntar" (YouTube)"Learn SPANISH in 3 minutes: Pagar por vs pagar para" uploaded to YouTube by Real Fast Spanish on December 1, 2021Cultural Tip"National Holidays in Honduras in 2023" by OfficeHolidays.com"The Sawdust Alfombras of Comayagua" by mdbroderick for Atlas Obscura on April 20, 2014"Easter Traditions in Honduras (Nacatamales, the Alfombra, and More)" by Lew Marcrum for Holidappy on September 16, 2022"OAS :: Who We Are" by Organization of American States"Independence Day in Honduras" uploaded to YouTube by Amber Abroad on February 4, 2019"Francisco Morazán", by Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. Encyclopedia Britannica, published September 29, 2022. Accessed 7 September 2023.

8 Syys 202314min

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, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2023 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 89You can follow me on Facebook or Twitter!My free Spanish Language Resource LibraryIntro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content "Spanish Education System" by Study in Spain"Grade Levels and Structure of the Educational System of Mexico" by Colorado Department of EducationVarious items from SpanishDictionary.com: "Colegio vs. Escuela | Compare Spanish Words" "Middle school and high school in Spanish" "Secundaria vs. Colegio | Compare Spanish Words""Talk About School in Spanish""Academic Titles and Degrees in Spanish""School subjects in Spanish""Education Vocabulary in Spanish: Elementary, Secondary, and University" by Javier Grazioso for Spanish Academy on July 16, 2021Wordreference.com "Mayúsculas" by Real Academia Española (2014-2020). Diccionario panhispánico de dudas > Mayúsculas (apartado 4.24.). Cultural Tip"Honduras- The World Factbook" by the CIA, last updated August 8, 2023"Country Summary: Honduras" by the CIA, last updated August 8, 2023"Honduras - Political Turmoil, Economic Struggles, Poverty" by Wayne M. Clegern and Ralph Lee Woodward for the Encyclopaedia Britannica, accessed August 18, 2023"El Salvador - Military Dictatorships" by Philip F. Flemion for the Encyclopaedia Britannica, accessed August 18, 202"Honduras - Political Turmoil, Economic Struggles, Poverty" by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica for the Encyclopaedia Britannica, accessed August 18, 2023

18 Elo 202325min