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Making mistakes is part of learning a new language. Often these errors include using the wrong verb tense, forgetting to use gender agreement, or translating a phrase literally. While these mistakes can be frustrating, they are also opportunities to learn and improve your language skills. With a little practice and patience, you can avoid making these common errors and become a more confident Spanish speaker. In this episode, we take another look at some of the most common errors Spanish students make.Links:050 - Errores Communes del Español | Common Spanish MistakesLevel up your Spanish with our Podcast MembershipGet the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a wordListen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrasesTest your comprehension with a multiple choice quizSupport the show

If you want to fit in at a Mexican birthday party, there are a few things you need to know. One is the “mordida,” another is the piñata chant, and perhaps the most important is the traditional Mexican birthday song! In this episode, we share the lyrics and the meaning behind this unique song so that you can be prepared the next time you’re at a Mexican birthday party.Links:018 - Tradiciones de los Cumpleaños en México | Birthday Traditions in Mexico089 - El Curioso Origen de las Piñatas - The Curious Origins of Piñatas123 - Las Quinceañeras | Fifteenth Birthday CelebrationsLas Mañanitas - Vicente FernandezLevel up your Spanish with our Podcast MembershipGet the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a wordListen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrasesTest your comprehension with a multiple choice quizSupport the show

Learning one new language is hard, but what about learning six? Does language learning get easier the more languages you learn? What’s the best way to learn quickly? In this episode, we sat down with interview Benny Lewis, world renowned polyglot and founder of Fluent in 3 Months, to find out.Links:Check out Benny’s blog, Fluent in 3 MonthsVisit Benny’s Facebook PageFollow Benny on Instagram@languagehacking@irlandesastreListen to Benny’s “Language Hacking Podcast"Check out Benny’s book on Amazon: Language Hacking SpanishLevel up your Spanish with our Podcast MembershipGet the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a wordListen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrasesTest your comprehension with a multiple choice quizSupport the show

Hairless dogs aren’t often people’s first choice when adopting a new pet, but to the Aztecs, a curious breed of canine helped them cross into the underworld. In this episode, we explore the topic of the Xoloitzcuintle; the curious Mexican hairless dog breed with a fascinating history.Links:028 - Día de Muertos: Lo Que Tienes Que Saber | Day of the Dead: What You Need to Know135 - Día de Muertos: Respondemos tus Preguntas | Day of the Dead: We Answer Your QuestionsLevel up your Spanish with our Podcast MembershipGet the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a wordListen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrasesTest your comprehension with a multiple choice quizSupport the show

Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday that’s often misunderstood. Every autumn, people around the world turn to the internet to ask if it’s Mexican Halloween, where it comes from, and how it’s celebrated. So in this episode, we decided to answer some of the most commonly searched for questions about this fascinating celebration.Correction @ 00:10:27 : se quedan toda la madrugada hasta el dos de noviembre*Links:028 - Día de Muertos: Lo Que Tienes Que Saber | Day of the Dead: What You Need to Know029 - Calaveritas de Azúcar: Origen y Tradición | Sugar Skulls: Origin and Tradition082 - El Pan de Muerto | Bread of the DeadWhat is Day of the Dead?Day of the Dead in Michoacan [Morelia, Patzcuaro, Janitzio, Tzintzuntzan]Level up your Spanish with our Podcast MembershipGet the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a wordListen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrasesTest your comprehension with a multiple choice quizSupport the show

Mexico is rich in pre-hispanic traditions that you can still experience to this day. One of our favorites is a beverage you can taste in Oaxaca called “tejate.” This delicious corn and cacao-based drink has been used to help energize people for hundreds of years. Find out more in this episode where we interview doña Lucrecia, maker of some of the best tejate in Oaxaca.Links:Drink Tejate with Doña Lucrecia on our Oaxaca Spanish Immersion Retreat022 - Bebidas Tradicionales de Colima, México | Traditional Drinks of Colima, Mexico025 - El Chocolate: Un Regalo de México al Mundo | Chocolate: Mexico's Gift to the WorldCheck out our YouTube video "Finding the Best Mezcal + More" where we also tried Tejate & PonzontleLevel up your Spanish with our Podcast MembershipGet the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a wordListen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrasesTest your comprehension with a multiple choice quizSupport the show

Airbnb can be a breath of fresh air from hotels or an absolute nightmare. We should know. We’ve stayed in over sixty of them. In this episode, we share our worst experience with Airbnb yet. It’s a harrowing tale about a filthy house, an out-of-state landlord, and two vengeful admins. This is an experience no one should ever have to go through.Links:088 - Pesadillas de Airbnb Parte 1 | Airbnb Nightmares Part 1Get 25% Off Trusted HousesittersLevel up your Spanish with our Podcast MembershipGet the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a wordListen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrasesTest your comprehension with a multiple choice quizSupport the show

It’s every Spanish students’ worst enemy: the dreaded subjunctive form. This beast of a grammatical concept is too big to fit in one episode, but you would do well to know about and practice some of its most common uses in every day conversation. In this episode, we cover ten or so of the most common phrases that use the subjective mood in Spanish.Links:Level up your Spanish with our Podcast MembershipGet the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a wordListen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrasesTest your comprehension with a multiple choice quizSupport the show

For most, chocolate is a sweet made for enjoying as a dessert or in a candy. But for some communities in Oaxaca, it’s a cultural tradition passed down from generation to generation, where even the question “when are we going to drink chocolate” has a deeper meaning. Find out what cacao and chocolate means to Ervit from Chimalapa Cacao con Origin in this interview.Links:Drink chocolate with Ervit & Ruth on our Oaxaca Spanish Immersion RetreatCheck out Chimalapa Cacao con Origin's WebsiteFollow Chimalapa on Instagram025 - El Chocolate: Un Regalo de México al Mundo | Chocolate: Mexico's Gift to the WorldSelf-guided Chocolate Tour in Oaxaca City (YouTube Video)Spanish Immersion RetreatsLevel up your Spanish with our Podcast MembershipGet the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a wordListen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrasesTest your comprehension with a multiple choice quizSupport the show

Tacos, burritos, and guacamole - these are foods that everyone thinks of when they think of Mexican food. But Mexican cuisine goes much deeper than just tortillas and tomatoes. In this episode, we take a look at some of the Mexican dishes you’ve probably never heard of before.Links:013 - La Comida Mexicana | Mexican FoodLevel up your Spanish with our Podcast MembershipGet the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a wordListen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrasesTest your comprehension with a multiple choice quizSupport the show