Episode 36: 6 Words that Highlight the Importance of El vs. La

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

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

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

'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

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

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

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

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