Learn Spanish and Go

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 202035min

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 202033min

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 202029min

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 202026min

Obviously, this year has been one for the history books. Both Jim and May check in with everyone this week to reflect on their journey through the pandemic and quarantine. They recognize that the abi...

18 Aug 202032min

Birthday or block party? There’s always a reason to celebrate, especially in Mexico! This week, Jim and May run down the ways that set Mexican birthdays apart. From the music and food, to the piñatas ...

11 Aug 202036min

Burritos. Nachos. Chimichangas. Fajitas. Ever wonder where these dishes came from? Although a lot of Americans tend to think of these items as “Mexican food,” they are in a category of their own: Tex ...

4 Aug 202027min

When you hear people speaking Spanish, do you often hear them slip in any English words or words that sound just like something you’d say in English? Well, it’s probably code-switching you are hearing...

28 Jul 202029min