Episode 7: April Fool's Day Special!
Spanish Answers31 Mar 2019

Episode 7: April Fool's Day Special!

Happy April Fool's! To highlight the day, not only am I posting this video a day late (lame joke, right? Ah well), but in this episode we talk about tongue twisters (trabalenguas), puns (calambures), and jokes (chistes)! Join me for some light-hearted fun to celebrate the first of April. :)

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Research Resources:
“Risitas y Carcajadas para Niños,” by Editorial Época (2007).
FluentU, “How to Perfect Your Pronunciation with Spanish Tongue Twisters,” by Alex Owen-Hill. https://www.fluentu.com/blog/spanish/spanish-tongue-twisters-pronunciation/
SpeakingLatino.com, “7 Tongue Twisters to Improve Your Spanish Pronunciation,” https://www.speakinglatino.com/6-tongue-twisters-to-improve-your-spanish-pronunciation/
Wikipedia, “Albur”, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albur
Ejemplos, “30 Ejemplos de Calambur,” https://www.ejemplos.co/calambur/
FluentU, “11 Punny Spanish jokes to Learn While You LOL,” by Devyn Ricks. https://www.fluentu.com/blog/spanish/spanish-jokes/

Other Resources:
La Aldea Irreductible: El Blog Cultural de Javier PELÁEZ, “¿Podrías decirme un retruécano?, ¿Y un calambur?, ¿O escribir un par de frases sin usar la letra “E”?,” July 11, 2008. https://irreductible.naukas.com/2008/07/11/podrias-decirme-un-retruecano-y-un-calambur-o-escribir-un-par-de-frases-sin-usar-la-letra-e/
WordReference.com, online language dictionary. https://www.wordreference.com

Tongue Twisters Mentioned in Episode:
RR
Erre con erre cigarro, erre con erre barril. Rápido corren los carros, cargados de azúcar del ferrocarril. (R with R cigar, R with R barrel. Quickly run the carriages laden with the train’s sugar.)
TR
Tres tristes tigres tragaban trigo en un trigal en tres tristes trastos. En tres tristes trastos tragaban trigo tres tristes tigres. (Lit: Three sad tigers were swallowing wheat in a wheat field in three meager containers. In three meager containers were swallowing wheat three sad tigers.)
Ñ
Ñoño Yáñez come ñame en las mañanas con el niño. (Dimwit Yañez eats yam in the mornings with the boy.)
P / C
Pablito clavó un clavito en la calva de un calvito. En la calva de un calvito un clavito clavó Pablito. (Little Pablo nailed a little nail in the bald spot of a little bald man. In the bald spot of a little bald man a little nail nailed little Pablo.)

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Episode 27: Three Fun Phrases!

Episode 27: Three Fun Phrases!

In today's episode, the first real one of the year, we'll do a cultural detour to examine three fun Spanish phrases from Mexico!© 2020 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from FiverrResearch Resources:Interesting forum discussions on the meaning of the third phrase https://forum.wordreference.com/threads/ya-est%C3%A1s-peinada-pa-atr%C3%A1s.672881/ and https://forum.wordreference.com/threads/ya-est%C3%A1s-peinada-pa-atr%C3%A1s.672881/

20 Jan 20205min

Episode 26: Happy 2020!

Episode 26: Happy 2020!

Happy 2020! This episode is a special update regarding the new year. :)To learn more about New Year's traditions in Spain and Mexico, check out last year's episode, Episode 1! https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6437529)© 2020 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr

6 Jan 20204min

Episode 25: Merry Christmas!

Episode 25: Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas! I'm sorry that I'm late on this; it's been a bit crazy these past few weeks. Today's episode covers basic vocabulary for the Christmas season! :)© 2019 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr

24 Des 20195min

Episode 24: Spanish Christmas Songs!

Episode 24: Spanish Christmas Songs!

'Tis the Christmas Season! Let's celebrate by looking at some awesome, beautiful, fun Christmas Songs (in Spanish, of course)! :) © 2019 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from FiverrResearch Resources:“Mi Burrito de Belen” with Spanish lyrics - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5JABscKyFg-English Translation - https://www.mamalisa.com/?t=es&p=623 “Mis Deseos / Feliz Navidad” by Il Volo, featuring Belinda. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ndusw5PhJE-Different versión of the song (with Thalia, featuring Michael Bublé), but English and Spanish lyrics. https://lyricstranslate.com/en/mis-deseos-feliz-navidad-my-wishes-merry-christmas.html-0“Rodolfo el Reno de la Nariz Roja” by Thalia – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX4Y28AS0K0-Spanish and English Lyrics (and for a few other traditional English Christmas songs) - https://www.speakinglatino.com/6-traditional-english-christmas-carols-with-their-spanish-versions/#rudolfo“Va a Nevar” by Luis Miguel -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q__zbTV1cQE-Different version sung by Laura Pausini, but Spanish lyrics (you can also find the English translation) - https://lyricstranslate.com/en/laura-pausini-va-nevar-lyrics.html“Santa Claus Llegó a la Ciudad” by Emmanuel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCZFSnG--x8-Spanish lyrics and English translation, different version by Laura Pausini - https://lyricstranslate.com/en/santa-claus-lleg%C3%B3-la-ciudad-santa-claus-arrived-town.html“El Niño del Tambor (Edición Especial)” by Ángela Aguilar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9Bp6kbT_4o-Spanish lyrics and English translation, different version by Moderatto - https://lyricstranslate.com/en/el-ni%C3%B1o-del-tambor-child-drummer.html-I stumbled across another version by Coro Laus Deo that was also really great - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRWCqI7l49c&list=PLbgsX7UaNI_N9aeQvr8jA1TwapSoWY7zb&index=1“Los Peces en el Río” by Pandora - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w8HNsAtHAY-This is a great site – it gives you information on the song’s origins, the Spanish lyrics, the English translation, the singable English version, vocabulary and grammar help, etc. It’s not necessarily the same as what Pandora sings, but it’s close enough. - https://www.thoughtco.com/celebrate-with-los-peces-en-el-rio-3079487“Noche de Paz” by Matisse - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jGsyuj8_-Y-Spanish lyrics and English translation, different version by Estrella Morente - https://lyricstranslate.com/en/noche-de-paz-night-peace.html“Santa la Noche” by Majo y Dan - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KWKTZMzClg-Spanish lyrics - https://www.secuencias.com/songs/Majo-y-Dan/Santa-La-Noche/Santa-la-noche/-A more classic rendition by Lilly Goodman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TsG-kheQk4“Maria Sabias Que” by Tercer Cielo, with Spanish lyrics - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz3DsqjK3uI-English version by Pentatonix - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifCWN5pJGIE

9 Des 201912min

Episode 23: Thanksgiving!

Episode 23: Thanksgiving!

Since Thanksgiving is right around the corner, let's celebrate with some key vocab! Also, have you ever heard of the Mashed Potato Dance? © 2019 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from FiverrResearch Resources:Wordreference.comLinguee.com“Dee Dee Sharp – Mashed Potato Time” uploaded by John1948ThreeC on July 13, 2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51eJ3-h86JQ“Original Mashed Potato Dance! Best #1 US Live TV Soul Music Video!” uploaded by ASite4u2c on March 26, 2015. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtY-pQjvYWs

25 Nov 20197min

Episode 22: Happy Veterans Day!

Episode 22: Happy Veterans Day!

Happy Veterans Day! This episode is dedicated to our amazing service men and women, both past and current. Thank you for all that you do!© 2019 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from FiverrResearch Resources:www.wordreference.com

11 Nov 20198min

Episode 21: Snow-Related Words!

Episode 21: Snow-Related Words!

Because it's snowy in Colorado, today we're talking about snow and words related to it. BRRRR!!!© 2019 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from FiverrResearch Resources:“7 bebidas y Snacks típicos de Argentina que tienes que probar,” by webmater in Argentina Culture from Amauta, Spanish School Blog. October 30, 2015. https://www.amautaspanish.com/blog/7-bebidas-y-snacks-tipicos-de-argentina-que-tienes-que-probar/“¿Y si hacemos un muñeco? - Disney Frozen // LATINO HD,” Uploaded by Grecia:3 on February 8, 2014, from Disney’s Frozen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6TK7lcS_ow“Frozen - Hazme un muñeco de nieve (1080p) [Castellano],” uploaded by Ultimate Productions on February 7, 2017. From Disney’s Frozen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APxm6duzdwo

28 Okt 20198min

Episode 20: Song Sampler #1

Episode 20: Song Sampler #1

This week, we're taking a bit of a break, because I still feel festive and want to celebrate the start of Fall with something fun! So rather than focusing on language or festivals, etc., we are going to do the first song sampler episode! Let's explore 5 songs from various Spanish-speaking artists from around the world!© 2019 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from FiverrSong Information:“Vaquera (I Want to be a Cowboy’s Sweet Heart) [Audio],” by Ha-Ash, posted July 29, 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCLpgkKnQHwSpanish Lyrics for Vaquera – Letras.com. https://www.letras.com/ha-ash-musicas/320977/English Translation – Translatelyrics.net. https://www.translatelyrics.net/en/ha_ash/vaquera/2273/More information on Ha-Ash - https://www.allmusic.com/artist/haash-mn0000407099/biography and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ha*Ash#cite_note-13. “Torero (Vídeo Oficial),” by Chayanne. Posted October 2, 2009. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuZzuQvv7ucSpanish Lyrics for Torero – Letras.com. https://www.letras.com/chayanne/66658/English Translation – LyricsTranslate.com. https://lyricstranslate.com/en/torero-bullfighter.html (there are multiple translations) More information on Chayanne - https://www.allmusic.com/artist/chayanne-mn0000052062/biography. “Sin Miedo a Nada (Me Muero Por Conocerte,” by Alex Ubago. Posted by MrAerotech on December 4, 2009. Has lyrics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLzpPlxATagSpanish Lyrics for Sin Miedo a Nada – Letras.Com. https://www.letras.com/alex-ubago/121715/English Translation – Translatelyrics.net. https://lyricstranslate.com/en/sin-miedo-nada-without-fearing-anything.html-0More information on Alex Ubago - https://www.allmusic.com/artist/alex-ubago-mn0000619582/biographyMore information on Amaia Montero - https://www.allmusic.com/artist/amaia-montero-mn0000560453/biography“Asi Soy” by Maite Perroni, Spanish Version of “This is Me” from The Greatest Showman. Posted by Warner Music México on December 19, 2017. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8LZos8QJdkSpanish Lyrics for Asi Soy – Letras.com. https://www.letras.com/maite-perroni/asi-soy-this-is-me/English Version with Keala Settle, including lyrics. Posted by Lyrics to Songs on December 8, 2017. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfGmj_NZ85M More information on Maite Perroni - https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/maite-perroni-13334.php. “No Pares de Bailar (Video Oficial),” by Lasso, posted by LassoMusica on March 13, 2011. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xXuKvtOlawSpanish Lyrics for Sin Miedo a Nada – Letras.Com. https://www.letras.com/lasso/no-pares-de-bailar/English Translation – Translatelyrics.net. https://www.musixmatch.com/lyrics/Lasso-2/No-pares-de-bailar/translation/englishMore information on Lasso - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lasso_(singer)

14 Okt 201915min

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