Learn Spanish and Go Español Colombiano - Colombian Spanish with Andrea de Spanishland School
Jul 14, 2020
Andrea Alger, co-creator of Spanishland School and co-host of the Españolistos podcast, shares her insights on Colombian Spanish. She discusses the regional accents and dialects, revealing how accents differ between cities like Medellín and Bogotá. Listeners will learn about unique Colombian expressions, like 'dar papaya' and 'chimbo,' along with cultural nuances. Andrea also shares her journey from teaching English to Spanish and explores the culinary diversity of Colombia, setting the stage for deeper language immersion.
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Andrea's Spanish Teaching Journey
- Andrea and her husband started their Spanish teaching journey with a podcast for intermediate learners in 2015.
- They faced early challenges but evolved to create successful podcasts and a YouTube channel, Spanish Land School.
Colombia's Diverse Geography and Food
- Colombia uniquely borders both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, featuring varied landscapes and climates.
- Colombian food is not typically spicy, challenging common Latin food assumptions.
Easiest Colombian Spanish Accent
- Colombian Spanish from the interior regions like Bogotá and Medellín is considered the easiest to understand.
- Coastal accents are faster and change sounds more, making comprehension more challenging for learners.