Cómo Tomar el Camión en México - How to Take the Bus in Mexico

Have you heard of telenovelas? They’re similar to soap operas, but with a couple of key differences. Of course, there are crazy plot twists, unrealistic romances, and unexpected drama. But this week, ...

13 Okt 202031min

Moving to another country is something that not nearly enough people get to experience in their lifetime. Jim and May explore some of the pros and cons of living in another country in this week’s epi...

6 Okt 202033min

Everyone’s favorite dulce, chocolate, is running the show this week. In this episode, Jim and May cover the history and cultural origins of one of the world’s favorite foods. Links: Junajpu: Awar...

29 Sep 202035min

Is it possible to learn a language in a month? Connor Grooms, the CEO of Baselang, certainly seems to think so. One of the programs his company offers was founded on the guarantee that you can go from...

22 Sep 202036min

Ever heard of “El Grito?” Does “¡Viva México!” sound familiar? How about Miguel Hidalgo or “el Pípila?” Learn about these important figures in the history of Mexico’s Independence Day in this week’s ...

15 Sep 202034min

Tuba, tejuino, tepache... These are just a few of some of the most refreshing drinks you can find in Colima, Mexico. Colima may be tiny, but it’s full of surprises. There’s a drink for everyone here...

8 Sep 202032min

This week, Jim and May talk about the Spanish from the streets, not from textbooks. How people actually talk in everyday life is not the same as what you tend to find with traditional language study ...

1 Sep 202028min

Can you have an entire conversation without saying “um” or “like?” These words are examples of filler words, or muletillas, that people use all the time in order to organize their thoughts as they spe...

25 Aug 202024min