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⛪ What secret connects Quito’s Basílica del Voto Nacional with the end of the world?

In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, we explore the capital with local teacher Andrés.

From the lively Plaza Grande to Ecuador’s unique flavors—like cuy and the surprising meaning of merienda—this journey is packed with culture.

And of course, discover why the Basílica is one of Quito’s most fascinating and mysterious landmarks.

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Join us for history, food, and fun curiosities that will bring Quito to life in Spanish!

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🇨🇱 What’s it really like to live in Chile? 🇨🇱

In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, we chat with Spanish teacher Gianella Solari about Chile’s culture, food, and traditions.

Is it true that making close friends in Chile can be a challenge? 😳

Gianella shares her perspective and how finding a community through sports or language exchange can open doors.

We’ll also dive into Chile’s delicious gastronomy—from sopaipillas to pastel de choclo—and explore the country’s biggest celebration, Las Fiestas Patrias, where food, music, and the cueca take center stage.

Ready to explore Chile? ¡Vamos!

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¡Buen camino! 👋

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Soon more episodes of Basic Spanish Conversations, Stay tuned! 

Hasta la próxima, 

Marco

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🎤 Why is Julio Iglesias all over Spanish-speaking memes every July?

In thIis special July episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, Marco dives into the world of internet memes featuring Spanish singer Julio Iglesias.

📆 You’ll learn who Julio is, why his face appears every July.

We’ll also hear what Julio himself thinks about this meme tradition. What could his thoughts be? 🤭

A light and cultural way to practice your Spanish and learn a bit of humor from the Spanish-speaking internet!

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Can a millennial decode Gen Z Spanish slang? 🤨

In this fun episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, Colombian teacher Jessica, a proud millennial, takes on the challenge of guessing the meaning of words and expressions used by Gen Z.

Will she keep up or get totally lost in translation?

A great episode to learn modern Spanish slang and see how language changes across generations.

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In this episode, you’ll discover La Huldra, a mysterious and seductive forest creature from Norway 🇳🇴

What does this have to do with Spanish?

This episode was created by a Spanish learner just like you!

Sunniva, from Norway, shares one of her country’s fascinating legends—en español

A perfect blend of language learning and cultural storytelling. ¡Disfruta!

❓ Episode questions and their answers 

1️⃣ ¿Cómo es la apariencia de la Huldra?
La Huldra es una mujer joven y muy hermosa, con el pelo largo y dorado. Tiene una cola de vaca o de caballo, y a veces también orejas de lince.

2️⃣ ¿Cómo puedes protegerte de ella?
Para protegerte de la Huldra puedes decir “el nombre de Jesús” o rezar el “Padre Nuestro”. El sonido de las campanas de la iglesia también ayuda a los que han sido atrapados.

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What’s that bitter drink everyone shares in Argentina? It’s called mate! 🧉

In this episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, Marco chats with Argentine teacher Melany Di Leva about this unique South American infusion.

A fun, cultural episode perfect for Spanish learners curious about real-life traditions in Latin America.

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🎹 In this special episode of Basic Spanish Conversations, we welcome a guest host: Jeeyoon Kim, a professional pianist from South Korea living in the U.S. 

Jeeyoon is also a Spanish student at Latin ELE, and as part of her learning journey, she created this episode entirely in Spanish to tell the life story of Frédéric Chopin

You'll learn about the legendary composer and discover Spanish vocabulary related to classical music, emotions, and biography. ¡Vamos!

🎼 Want to connect with Jeeyoon? She performs concerts mainly in the USA — check out her work below! ⬇️
Website: https://www.jeeyoonkim.com/

▶️ Watch our chat about her experience creating this episode!
https://youtu.be/0HBTj38s0jQ?t=249

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⛰️ Peru is full of wonders beyond Machu Picchu!

In this episode, we explore three fascinating places: the mysterious Nazca Lines, the surreal desert oasis of Huacachina, and the eerie catacombs of Lima.

Join Marco and Peruvian Spanish teacher Anthony from Chill Spanish Listening Practice as we uncover the stories behind these incredible destinations.

¡Vamos!

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🇮🇹 Spanish vs. Italian: How Hard Is It for Italians to Learn Spanish? Is Spanish easy for Italians, or are there hidden challenges? 

🍕 In this episode, Marco chats with Sara Castro, a Spanish teacher living in Italy, to explore the tricky parts of learning Spanish for Italians, common false friends between both languages, and whether a Spanish speaker (like Marco) can understand Italian without studying it.

Fun, insightful, and perfect for language lovers! 

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