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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 Puerto Rico! ¡Vámanos!Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2022 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 80Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content Episode 74: Why Does Spanish Have B and V? Wordreference.com "La Diccionario de la lengua española" by the RAE"R" by the Diccionario panhispánico de dudas 2005 by the RAE"Digraph” From Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary by Merriam-Webster. Accessed 29 Oct. 2022."IPA Symbols Chart Complete" by the International Phonetic Alphabet.org "Spanish Alphabet Pronunciation" by SpanishDict, by Curiosity Media, Inc. "Fluent Forever Pronunciation Trainer" by Gabriel Wyner for Fluent ForeverCultural Tip"Puerto Rico - The World Factbook" by the CIA, last updated October 20, 2022"Puerto Rico" by Wagenheim, Kal , Wagenheim, Olga J. and Mathews, Thomas G. for Encyclopedia Britannica, on October 19, 2022. Accessed 29 October 2022."History of Puerto Rico" by Discover Puerto Rico"Puerto Rico votes in favor of statehood. But what does it mean for the island?" by Cristina Corujo for ABC News on November 8, 2020"10 Must-Try Traditional Foods In Bolivia - Updated 2022" by Sidharth for Trip101, updated July 22, 2022"Bolivian Food: 13 Traditional & Typical Dishes To Try" by Rainforest Cruises on June 15, 2021

1 Marras 202218min

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 two mnemonics, today's episode is where we put it all together and look at how using ser vs. estar in different scenarios actually changes a sentence's meaning! Plus, we're also going to finish our cultural tip miniseries on Bolivia by looking at three unique cultural traditions! ¡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 disclosure, some of them are Amazon affiliate links (For more information, see my Disclosure Policy), and I have clearly marked which ones. But they were invaluable in preparing for this episode series!Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2022 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 79Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content Episode 77: Ser vs. Estar, Part 1 Episode 78: Ser vs. Estar, Part 2"Gramática para la composición (Spanish Edition) Segunda Edición" by M. Stanley Whitley and Luis González, August 6, 2007 (Amazon Affiliate Link)"The Everything Spanish Grammar Book" by Julie Gutin, March 1, 2005 (Amazon Affiliate Link)"The Ultimate Spanish Review and Practice, First Edition" by Ronni Gordon and David Stillman, September 1, 1999 (Note: There is now a Fourth Edition out, as of June 24, 2019)"Manual de referencia: reglas y estructuras esenciales de la lengua española" by Olga M. Muñiz, Ph.D. and Kevin E. Teegarden, Ph.D., 2009 (These were made by my professors at college, so I don't know if you can actually buy this anywhere)"‘Ser’ and ‘estar’: what are some advanced uses of these Spanish verbs?" by Mango Languages on November 15, 2021Cultural Tip"Carnaval de Oruro 2020 - Cinematic Folklore" uploaded to YouTube by theBolivianTraveler on February 29, 2020"Diablada Ferroviaria - Carnaval de Oruro 2020" uploaded to YouTube by MonoMedia on June 9, 2020"Carnival in Oruro (Carnaval de Oruro)" by BolivianLife"Carnival of Oruro - intangible heritage - Culture Sector" by UNESCO"Entrada Universitaria: A Bolivian Parade That's Out of This World" by Bianca Bauza from Nomadbiba on July 29, 2017 "La UMSA realizó el lanzamiento oficial de la entrada universitaria 2022" uploaded to YouTube by UMSA on August 18, 2022"Sonso de Yuca Frito (Cheesy and Fluffy Bolivian Pancake)" by Lizet Flores de Bowen for Chipa by the Dozen on August 13, 2018If you'd like the recipe in Spanish. "10 Must-Try Traditional Foods In Bolivia - Updated 2022" by Sidharth for Trip101, updated July 22, 2022"Bolivian Food: 13 Traditional & Typical Dishes To Try" by Rainforest Cruises on June 15, 2021

18 Loka 202224min

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 resources to help you with Ser vs. Estar and other Spanish grammar, check out the links in today's Show Notes! Full disclosure, some of them are Amazon affiliate links (For more information, see my Disclosure Policy), and I have clearly marked which ones. But they were invaluable in preparing for this episode series!Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2022 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 78Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content Episode 77: Ser vs. Estar, Part 1 "Gramática para la composición (Spanish Edition) Segunda Edición" by M. Stanley Whitley and Luis González, August 6, 2007 (Amazon Affiliate Link)"The Everything Spanish Grammar Book" by Julie Gutin, March 1, 2005 (Amazon Affiliate Link)"The Ultimate Spanish Review and Practice, First Edition" by Ronni Gordon and David Stillman, September 1, 1999 (Note: There is now a Fourth Edition out, as of June 24, 2019)"Manual de referencia: reglas y estructuras esenciales de la lengua española" by Olga M. Muñiz, Ph.D. and Kevin E. Teegarden, Ph.D., 2009 (These were made by my professors at college, so I don't know if you can actually buy this anywhere)"‘Ser’ and ‘estar’: what are some advanced uses of these Spanish verbs?" by Mango Languages on November 15, 2021Cultural Tip"National Holidays in Bolivia in 2022" by OfficeHolidays.com. See the individual holiday links for more information.

4 Loka 202225min

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 disclosure, some of them are Amazon affiliate links (For more information, see my Disclosure Policy), and I have clearly marked which ones. But they were invaluable in preparing for this episode series!Also, there may be a little bit of an odd sound from about the 1:45 to 7:44 min. marks. My A/C came on in the middle of recording and I messed up on editing it out. Sorry about that! I fixed it a little, but couldn't completely fix it. I have learned what NOT to do in the future. :DRemember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2022 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 77Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content "Using 'Se' with Spanish Verbs To Express the English Passive Voice" by Gerald Erichsen for ThoughtCo on August 28, 2020 "Using the Passive Voice in Spanish" by Gerald Erichsen for ThoughtCo on August 26, 2020"How to use impersonal expressions with el verbo SER" by EasyEspañol.org"Impersonal Expressions with the Subjunctive" by SpanishDict.com "Gramática para la composición (Spanish Edition) Segunda Edición" by M. Stanley Whitley and Luis González, August 6, 2007 (Amazon Affiliate Link)"The Everything Spanish Grammar Book" by Julie Gutin, March 1, 2005 (Amazon Affiliate Link)"The Ultimate Spanish Review and Practice, First Edition" by Ronni Gordon and David Stillman, September 1, 1999 (Note: There is now a Fourth Edition out, as of June 24, 2019)"Manual de referencia: reglas y estructuras esenciales de la lengua española" por Olga M. Muñiz, Ph.D. and Kevin E. Teegarden, Ph.D., 2009 (These were made by my professors at college, so I don't know if you can actually buy them anywhere)Cultural Tip"Bolivia - The World Factbook" by the CIA, last updated August 30, 2022"Country Summary: Bolivia" by the CIA, last updated May 11, 2022

20 Syys 202230min

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!SHOW NOTES:©2022 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 76Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content "National Read A Book Day 2022: Things You Should Know" from NationalDaysToday.com"Basque Country Location and Provinces in Europe Map" by Gabriel Trisca, uploaded and modified on Wikimedia Commons May 23, 2014"Basque" by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica, for Encyclopedia Britannica, on February 19,  2021. Accessed 5 September 2022."What is the Basque Country?" by Euskal Kazeta"What is the Basque Country?" by admin for The Land Of The Basques website on August 22, 2019 "Basque language" by Rijk, Rudolf P.G. de and Michelena, Luis for Encyclopedia Britannica, on September 2, 2022. Accessed 5 September 2022.Esther Ciganda's Website: Learn Basque & Listen To The Podcast The Immigrant All Around- Basque In Languages"Ferdinand Magellan" by Mitchell, Mairin and Domingues, Francisco Contente for Encyclopedia Britannica, on May 21, 2022. Accessed 6 September 2022."Ferdinand Magellan" by History.com Editors for History.com, last updated October 22, 2021. Accessed September 5, 2022"Elcano Day in the Basque Country / September 6, 2022" from AnyDayGuide.com "Magallanes- Elcano" by Fatima Azmani for SevillaInfo.es on September 5, 2022"Juan Sebastián de Elcano - Explorer and Ship" uploaded to YouTube on April 8, 2022, by The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered"How Magellan circumnavigated the globe - Ewandro Magalhaes" uploaded to YouTube by TED-Ed on March 30, 2017"Magellan faces mutiny on the high seas" by Look and Learn on May 16, 2011 Cultural TipNone

7 Syys 202212min

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, LLCBlog for Episode 75Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content Wordreference.com Cultural Tip"Ecuador: queman el "año viejo" para recibir al Nuevo Año" uploaded to YouTube by teleSUR tv on December 28, 2018"Ecuadorian Superstitions and Traditions" by Life in Ecuador"7 Unique Traditions in Ecuador" by Allie D'Almo for Big 7 Travel, posted in 2022"10 of our most important Ecuador traditions" by Sandra for Wanderbus Ecuador on January 30, 2020"8 Holiday Traditions to Embrace in Ecuador" by Betsy Maria D. for Ecua Traveling"Bolon de verde or Ecuadorian green plantain dumplings" by Layla Pujol for Laylita's Recipes BlogSame Recipe, but in Spanish "Ecuadorian Food: 11 Traditional Dishes You Must Try" by Rainforest Cruises, posted on June 8, 2021

23 Elo 202213min

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, LLCBlog for Episode 74Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content "International Phonetic Alphabet" by InternationalPhoneticAlphabet.org "The International Phonetic Alphabet" by the International Phonetic Association, last revised 2015"International Phonetic Alphabet for American English" by EasyPronunciation.com"Pronouncing the Spanish B and V" by Gerald Erichsen for ThoughtCo.com on April 11, 2019"¿Por qué se pronuncian igual B y V en español? Historia de la confusión" by DelCastellano.com"¿Por qué pronuncio así la B y la V? | ¿Qué es correcto?" by Linguriosa, uploaded to YouTube on February 21, 2021"Romance languages" by Sala, Marius and Posner, Rebecca for Encyclopedia Britannica, July 26, 2021. Accessed 27 June 2022."Golden Age" by Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia, for Encyclopedia Britannica, February 2, 2022. Accessed 27 June 2022.Real Academia Española (rae.es)Episodio 73: Diferencias Ortográficas entre el Inglés Americano, Canadiense y Británico (en Inglés)Cultural Tip"National Holidays in Ecuador in 2022" by OfficeHolidays.com. See the individual holiday links for more information.

2 Heinä 202219min

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, LLCBlog for Episode 73Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content "TAN vs TANTO | Finally understand the differences between 'tan' and 'tanto' in Spanish ✨" uploaded to YouTube by Spanish Gitana | Spanish Teacher on November 22, 2020"‘Tan’ vs. ‘Tanto’ in Spanish" by Gerald Erichsen for ThoughtCo on January 6, 2019"Tan vs Tanto in Spanish - Meanings & Uses" by Daniela Sanchez for Tell Me In Spanish"The Spanish Tan vs. Tanto: Master Comparisons of Equality Like a Poet" by Francisco J. Vare for FluentU, last updated January 17, 2022"Tan vs Tanto - How to Compare, Conclude & Approximate" for RealFastSpanish.comCultural Tip"Ecuador - The World Factbook" by the CIA, last updated June 7, 2022"Country Summary: Ecuador" by the CIA, last updated October 2021

13 Kesä 202219min