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Do you enjoy reading fantasy or learning more about mythical creatures from other countries? Then today's episode is for you!Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES© 2021 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 49Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content Wordreference.com Cultural Tip"The Most Famous Mythical Creature of Every Country in the World — Illustrated" from The Gate with Brian Cohen"¿Existe Nahuelito? Un documental que promete develar el misterio" by Alejandro Rapetti for La Nacion on Nov. 17, 2020"The Nahuelito Enigma" by Contenidos Patagonia for patagonia-argentina.com "Terrifying Legends of Peru #2: El Muki" on August 8, 2017 by Traveling & Living in Peru"The mischievous Muki" by Jordan Faries on Sept. 21, 2018"Shape Changes, Fear Does Not: The Mythical Monster Coco" updated on March 20, 2016 by Natalia Klimczak for Ancient Origins"Duérmete niño" from Mama Lisa's World

10 Mai 202127min

In this final part of our 3-part series on reflexive verbs (see Episodes 46 and 47), we will look at 10 examples of verbs that significantly change their meaning when you use them as reflexive verbs.Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo! SHOW NOTES© 2021 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 48Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  [Affiliate link to Amazon.] "Spanish Frequency Dictionary: Essential Vocabulary" by MostUsedWords.com 2018Wordreference.com "To ‘leave’ in Spanish: Difference between Dejar, Salir, and Irse" by Daniela Sanchez from ¡Tell Me in Spanish!"David Bisbal, Danna Paola - Vuelve, Vuelve (Letra)" uploaded to YouTube by Silvia Zc on April 15, 2021"To Become: Spanish Verbs" by Lawless Spanish"Choosing the Perfect Verb of Change in Spanish: Hacerse, Volverse, Ponerse & Quedarse" by Deliberate Spanish on October 18, 2016Cultural Tip"The World Factbook: Argentina"  by the CIA"The World Factbook: Argentina Summary" by the CIA

26 Apr 202119min

As we continue this 3-part series on reflexive verbs, today we will begin looking at how making a verb reflexive can sometimes significantly change its meaning. At times, this change is subtle, such as preguntar vs. preguntarse, and other times it can be big enough to be a potential social blunder, like with dejar vs. dejarse. In today's episode, we'll focus on examples where the change is subtle. Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES© 2021 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 47Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content [Affiliate link to Amazon.] "Spanish Frequency Dictionary: Essential Vocabulary" by MostUsedWords.com 2018Wordreference.com "What’s the difference between ‘Ir’ and ‘Irse’?" by Daniela Sanchez from Tell Me in Spanish"Thi Theñor: The Spanish “Lisp” (aka Ceceo) and Its Use" by Hannah Greenwald for FluentU"Alex Ubago y Amaia Montero - Me Muero Por Conocerte (Letra-Lyrics)" uploaded to YouTube by Danielad Pereira September 24, 2015Cultural Tip"The top five customs and traditions in Colombian culture" by Colombia.co"Celebrating Black and White at Pasto's Carnaval de Negros y Blancos" by Chris Bell for Culture Trip, February 5, 2018Official Festival Website "Colombia Holidays and Festivals" by iExplore"All About Colombia’s Blacks and Whites Carnival" by Sean Patrick Hopwood, January 2, 2019, for Day Translations. "Hormigas Culonas, Big-Bottomed Ants" by Eat Your World"Hormiga culona" by TasteAtlas

12 Apr 202121min

Have you ever wondered what the deal is with "se" in Spanish words like ducharse, vestirse, or levantarse? In the first part of this 3-part episode series on reflexive verbs, we're going to go over the basics of what reflexive verbs are.   Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES© 2021 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 46Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  [Affiliate link to Amazon] "Spanish Frequency Dictionary: Essential Vocabulary" by MostUsedWords.com 2018Wordreference.com RAECultural Tip"Colombia" by Office Holiday

29 Mar 202120min

Sometimes, words in Spanish that look familiar may not mean what you think they mean. Here are 10 examples to help you avoid making those rookie mistakes!Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey. ¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES© 2021 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 45Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content Wordreference.com "20 Surprising Spanish-English False Friends Everyone Falls For" by Lisa for FluentU"15 Spanish False Friends about Emotion" by Real Fast Spanish"Falsos amigos" by Lawless Spanish"Lista de falsos amigos en inglés" by  Adriana Jiménez for Babel on January 29, 2020"Los 11 falsos amigos más comunes entre el inglés y el español" by Ana Sánchez for Verbling on November 25, 2015Cultural Tip"The World Factbook: Colombia"  by the CIA"The World Factbook: Colombia Summary" by the CIA"Colombia" by Office Holidays

15 Mar 202112min

To kick off our new episodes for 2021, we'll talk about the "official" language levels and how you can apply that to level up your Spanish! Today's episode is a bit long and has a lot of links (which I'll of course include as a list in the show notes!), so be prepared; there's a lot of information out there!Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey. ¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES© 2021 by Language Answers, LLC Blog for Episode 44Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content "The CEFR Levels" by the Council of Europe. Also by the Council of Europe: List of "Self-assessment grid - Table 2 (CEFR 3.3) : Common Reference levels" for different languages"Assessment Grid - English""Assessment Grid - Spanish""Qualitative aspects of spoken language use - Table 3 (CEFR 3.3): Common Reference levels"Links to "Official translations of the CEFR Global Scale""European Language Portfolio - Global scale" in English"Global scale - Spanish""Reference Level Descriptions (language by language)""Reference level descriptions (RLDs) developed so far" for multiple languages"Plan curricular del Instituto Cervantes" by the Instituto Cervantes "English Profile – what the CEFR means for English" by Cambridge University PressOther items by Cambridge University Press: "English Vocabulary Profile Online - American English" "English Grammar Profile Online""English Profile Information Booklet" - Version 1.0 and Version 1.1  "Introductory Guide to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for English Language Teachers" "16 Super CEFR Placement Tests That Speak for Themselves" by Michelle Baumgartner for Fluent U"Foreign Language Training" by the Foreign Service Institute with the U.S. Department of State"The CIA is Wrong: It Doesn’t Take 1,000 Hours to Learn a Language" by Benny Lewis from Fluent In 3 Months"Spanish Test" by the Cervantes Escuela Internacional"Spanish Placement Test" by Lengalia"Online Spanish Level Test" by Oxford House"Ding! Level Up: 15 Spanish Level Tests to Take Your Learning to the Next Stage" by Sarah Sharkey and Francisco J. Vare for Fluent UCultural Tip"David Bisbal, Carrie Underwood - Tears Of Gold (Lyrics/Letra)" uploaded to YouTube by EL GURÚ Lyrics on Dec. 5, 2020

1 Mar 202110min

In preparation for new episodes from Spanish Answers, here is a 2021 update! I am so excited for this year, and I hope you are too! :)  SHOW NOTES© 2021 by Language Answers, LLCIntro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from Pixabay

28 Feb 20213min

Merry Christmas! In preparation for the holiday this week, we talk about some Christmas traditions in Argentina and Columbia! :) Also, a quick announcement about the podcast and Language Answers for the new year!© 2020 by Language Answers, LLC. Music by Master_Service from FiverrFeliz Navidad Photo for Youtube by aalmeidah on PixabayResources for This Episode:Cultural TipThe whole episode is a cultural tip. ;)Episode Content"Five ways to celebrate Christmas in Colombia" by Columbia.Co"10 dazzling holiday light displays around the world" by National Geographic Staff, updated Dec. 2018"6 Colombian Customs Only Locals Will Understand" by Anny Wooldridge, April 27, 2017 for Culture Trip.com"Colombian Christmas Traditions -Medellin!" by admin on December 19, 2017 for Columbia Immersion"What to Know About Christmas in Colombia" by Uncover Columbia November 16, 2020"The Most Unique Colombian Christmas Traditions" by Chris Bell on October 26, 2017 for Culture Trip.com"The Top 10 Things to See and Do in Argentina in Christmas" by Sorcha O'Higgins on Oct. 30, 2017"Christmas Traditions of Argentina" by Chantelle Joy on July 24, 2017 for AllThingsChristmas.com"SOAKING UP CHRISTMAS IN ARGENTINA" by Megan Webber for GoWorld Travel magazine"WHAT TO DO IN CHRISTMAS IN BUENOS AIRES ARGENTINA" by VamoSpanish.com"Christmas Celebration in Argentina" by the holidayspot.com"Winter Vacations in Argentina" by AeroMexico"Cultural Tidbit: Argentine Christmas Traditions" by Ecela Spanish"Christmas Traditions in Argentina" by AYNGELINA BROGAN, updated January 17, 2020Past Episodes Mentioned: Episode 42: A Merry Christmas Song Sampler!Episode 25: Merry Christmas!Episode 1: New Year's TraditionsFood "Sancocho Trifásico (Three Meats Sancocho)" by Erica Dinho (has a Spanish version) for My Columbian Recipes, as well as: --"Buñuelos Colombianos (Colombian Buñuelos)" --"Manjar Blanco (Dulce de Leche)" --"Homemade Arequipe or Dulce de Leche"--"Hojuelas o Hojaldras Colombianas (Colombian Hojuelas)""Colombian Christmas Custard (Natilla Colombiana)" by Marian Blazes for The Spruce Eats, updated July 25, 2019"COLOMBIAN HOT CHOCOLATE – CHOCOLATE CALIENTE" by AREPASDELGRINGO 2013"Cabbage Niño Envuelto" by Que Rica Vida (and Spanish version)"Niños envueltos" by Moulinex"Russian (Latin American) potato salad: Ensalada rusa" by Layla Pujol from Laylita's Recipes"Argentine Pionono (Roll Cake)" by El Mundo Eats, Dec. 10, 2017 "Pan Dulce (Panettone)" by Katie Metz de Martinez from Hispanic Kitchen"Ensalada de frutas Argentina" by Norali for Cookpad.com, Dec. 31, 2009"Argentine Bread Pudding (Bud de Pan)" by Vickie Parks from Just a Pinch Recipes.com

22 Des 202024min