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Learn Spanish with Doorway to Mexico, a fun language learning podcast for intermediate and advanced Spanish students. In our first 22 episodes, we listened to native Mexican Spanish teacher Paulina and her real-life students as they traveled through Mexico exploring the country's rich language and diverse cultural history. Now they’re back together again, interacting in Spanish with friends, work colleagues and other native Spanish speakers in their own neighborhoods. Not just for tourists, Season 2 explores the living Spanish language through a wide range of topics. After each dialogue, Paulina presents an in-depth review of the episode's challenging vocabulary and colloquial expressions to help you develop essential conversational skills to communicate confidently in Spanish, whether you’re exploring Mexico, Latin America… or your own neighborhood. Visit us a www.DoorwayToMexico.com

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The Car Crash

06.01.2021

Buckle up and find out what happens when the Baxters get rear-ended by a Mexican woman who doesn’t have any auto insurance. In the round table discussion afterward, Paulina will review some of the more advanced vocabulary from this engaging ...

Doorway To Mexico | Learn Spanish with Intermediate and Advanced Conversations episodes:

06.01.2021 The Car Crash Buckle up and find out what happens when the Baxters get rear-ended by a Mexican woman who doesn’t have any auto insurance. In the round table discussion afterward, Paulina will review some of the more advanced vocabulary from this engaging ...
05.24.2021 Pets \| Discussing Pets in Spanish Everyone loves to talk about their pets, learn how to use your Spanish to talk about the appearance, feeding, care and behavior of the animals around you. In this episode, the Baxters hire a Spanish speaking pet sitter to take ...
05.17.2021 High School Crush \| A Spanish conversation about relationships, dating and social media Join Dani and her charismatic friends on their drive home from school gossiping about crushes, dating, and the latest high school obsessions. We’ll introduce you to a wide range of popular Spanish slang terms and Paulina prepares a number of ...
05.10.2021 Telenovelas vs Mexican Cinema Michael’s obsession with Mexican telenovelas has his Mexican work buddy, Luis, up in arms. Luis dares us to leave the trashy telenovelas behind and open up to the world of authentic Mexican cinema, where we’ll discover some of the most ...
05.03.2021 The Nanny - Speak Spanish with the babysitter or caregiver The Baxter family hires a Spanish speaking babysitter to watch their infant niece for the evening. Even if you don't have children of your own, take this opportunity to liven up your Spanish vocabulary in this episode which is full ...
04.26.2021 The Gardener - Speaking Spanish with the Landscaper Michael and Julie have a Spanish conversation with their gardener about the various landscaping improvements they’d like to make in their yard. It’s not just about weeds, sprinklers and gophers, in this episode we cover a number of very useful ...
04.19.2021 Beauty Salon \| Spanish conversation at a Hair Salon Join Julie and Dani as they visit their stylist Tatiana at the salon to get a makeover. But don’t think this episode is just about hair, nails and makeup. In this lively conversation, we’ll cover popular Spanish expressions like ¿te ...
04.12.2021 Fresa - A Mexican Spanish slang word and stereotype Learn Mexican Spanish slang. Fresa literally means strawberry in Spanish, but it’s also a very colloquial way to refer to certain kinds of stereotypes in Mexico. Find out what’s going on with this fun Spanish slang term as we get ...
04.05.2021 The Undocumented Immigrant \| Living as an illegal alien in the U.S. Spanish lessons. What’s it like to live in the United States as an illegal alien? Find out as a valet attendant tells us a little about the challenges and hardships he faces living in the U.S. as a newly arrived ...
03.29.2021 Crossing the Border on foot \| Spanish conversation and lessons Learn Spanish from Mexico. What’s it like for an undocumented immigrant to cross the Mexican border on foot? Find out as one of the Baxter’s employees tells us about her harrowing journey crossing the border from Mexico into the United ...
03.22.2021 Spanish Cooking Lesson Grab your aprons and get ready because cooking has a whole vocabulary of its own. In this episode, you’ll get an opportunity to listen to the owner of a Mexican restaurant share her secret family recipe for homemade guacamole! In ...
03.15.2021 Spanish for Business Michael’s associate Luis, a Mexican businessman, pitches a new business strategy to help the Baxter’s family firm change direction. With Mexican Spanish often considered as the standard in international business, this episode is a must for anyone considering doing business ...
03.08.2021 Mexican arts and crafts \| Learn Spanish The Baxters stop into a local store that sells handmade Mexican arts and crafts and the shopkeeper engages them in a conversation about the history and ingenuity behind Mexico’s cherished tradition of handmade arts and crafts. In the round table ...
03.01.2021 Getting deported out of the U.S. \| Spanish Lessons When Michael and Julie pick up a day laborer to help them with a household project, they get a chance to hear a story of what it was like being deported back to Mexico (twice!). We’ll meet Vicente, a hardworking ...
02.22.2021 Mexican Food \| Ordering food in Spanish part 2 Today our waitress shares stories about the rich history and tradition behind some of Mexico’s most beloved dishes.
02.15.2021 Diet and Nutrition \| Spanish grammar and vocabulary reltated to food and nutrition Get your Spanish into shape listening to this spirited conversation about dieting and wellness. Dani’s friend Licha shares her views on the best way to lose weight and why she feels that most diets are doomed to failure. This episode ...
02.08.2021 Soccer vs Fútbol - A Spanish converstation about sports Millions of Latin Americans live and die with every win or loss of their favorite soccer team. Listen in as Michael and his work buddy have a lively debate about the traditions, customs and importance of fútbol in Mexico. And ...
02.01.2021 Fashion - Describing Clothing and Appearances in Spanish Learn how to use your Spanish to describe how someone’s dressed. Do you know how to say a garment is loose-fitting, striped, bright, fancy, flattering or hideous looking? In this episode, Danielle and her high school friend, Licha, rant and ...
01.25.2021 Spanish with the Mechanic The Baxter’s car breaks down and leaves them stranded. Michael’s mechanic saves the day when he shows up with his tow truck and toolkit. While doing a diagnostic on the car, the mechanic offers some advice on how to get ...
01.18.2021 The Great Outdoors - Spanish lessons about nature In this episode, the Baxters enjoy a day-hike in the wilderness with a Spanish speaking guide who navigates them through the winding trails with information about the nature and wildlife on offer. Learn how to use your Spanish to talk ...
01.11.2021 Speaking Spanish with the Handyman Use your Spanish to talk your home improvement specialist! This episode features a conversation with a local handyman who comes to give the Baxters a quote to repair the broken and damaged items in their home. The Spanish vocabulary key ...
01.05.2021 Día de los Muertos With ghostly imagery and colorful symbols of death everywhere, family friend Tatiana guides the Baxter family through a vibrant Día de los Muertos street festival while relaying information about the rich traditions and lively culture connected with this beloved Mexican ...
01.05.2021 Season 2 Announcement A short introduction to Season 2, and Paulina gives a special thanks to all her listeners.
04.24.2017 Tourists Stopped by Police in Mexico Concerned that Michael may try to bribe his way out of a ticket, Julie attempts to take matters into her own hands. Learn advanced Spanish while enjoying our fun exploration of the myths and truths behind the Mexican Police force.
04.17.2017 A Drive through Mexico City with a Spanish Language Tour Guide A Spanish conversation for intermediate and advanced Spanish students. During the round table discussion, Paulina addresses the myths and realities about tourist safety in Mexico and talks about her experiences of living in both American and Mexican cities.
04.10.2017 The Doctor Visit - Spanish Lessons to Describe Aches and Pains Michael suffers a mild injury while on vacation and Julie insists that he see a local doctor in Mexico City. In the consultation, the doctor does his best to provide a remedy.
04.03.2017 Spanish on the Metro in Mexico A Spanish conversation on the Metro, for intermediate and advanced students. Featuring Spanish vocabulary related to pickpockets, rush hour and much more. Afterward, Paulina shares some of her experiences of riding on the Metro.
03.27.2017 Renting a Car in Latin American - Spanish lessons for Travel The Baxter family wants to see more of the Mexican Riviera so they head to a car rental agency and choose a Jeep for the road trip. Later, we talk about common challenges tourists face when driving in Mexico.
03.20.2017 Spanish Conversation at a beach store Today the Baxter family stops into a local shop in Cancun to buy a few beach supplies in preparation for a day at the beach.
03.13.2017 Advanced Spanish for Dating and Relationships Julie strikes up a conversation with a friendly patron at a local bar who tells us a little about her relationships with men and about the dating scene where she lives. Afterward, we discuss how to use the Spanish language ...
03.06.2017 Learn to Speak Spanish with the Cleaning Lady Today's dialogue is filled with useful Spanish vocabulary related to the home and general house cleaning. Learn common Spanish phrases to help you speak with someone cleaning your home.
02.27.2017 Vacation Rental Spanish For their stay in Cancun, the Baxters opt for a short-term vacation rental in a high-rise condo complex rather than a hotel. This Spanish conversation features una agente de bienes raíces (a real estate agent) who uses a wide range ...
02.20.2017 Spanish Curse Words Learn Spanish curse words when Michael has a lively discussion with a couple of loose-lipped party goers who drop a wide range of Mexican Spanish swear words at each other. In our round table discussion, we have a fun time ...
02.13.2017 Teens using Mexican Spanish Slang at a Fiesta Danielle's new friend Licha is a chavita (teenage girl) from Mexico who invites the Baxter family to a party at her family's restaurant. We'll review popular Mexican Spanish slang words after we get a chance to eavesdrop on two teenagers ...
02.06.2017 Spanish for Tourists - Asking to Take a Photo While visiting the ancient Mayan pyramids in Chiapas, Mexico, the Baxter family asks a local teenager to take their picture and Dani ends up making a new friend. Afterward, we'll explore a lot of interesting language contained in the dialogue, ...
01.30.2017 At the Pharmacy in Mexico - a Spanish podcast for travel sickness. Julie comes down with a bad case of Montezuma's Revenge, so the family heads to a local pharmacy in search of a remedy. Did she get sick from drinking the water? We'll find out when Paulina addresses a lot of ...
01.23.2017 Taxi Ride in Mexico The Baxter family takes a ride in a taxi to a local restaurant and chat with the driver along the way. In addition to studying the vocabulary, we learn about the custom and safety of hailing and riding in taxis ...
01.16.2017 Learn Spanish Phrases for Shopping - Intermediate and advanced Latin American Spanish phrases and expressions related to clothing, how items fit and much more. Today Julie and Danielle are out window shopping and stumble onto a sale at a trendy boutique in Mexico City. We'll examine several common Mexican ...
01.09.2017 Ordering Food in Spanish at a Mexican Restaurant Learn Spanish for your next visit to a Mexican Restaurant. The Baxter family sits down to lunch at a sidewalk patio of a Mexican restaurant in the heart of Mexico City. In this episode, we'll take an in depth look ...
01.02.2017 Asking For Directions in Spanish Even with a GPS app on every smart phone, tourists in Latin America may still need to ask locals for directions. In this episode, The Baxter family get directions to a restaurant from the vendor they were speaking to at ...
12.26.2016 Negotiating Prices in Spanish at a Mexican Street Market Street market shopping is a way of life in Latin America. Learn Spanish with us as Michael attempts to show off his Spanish negotiating skills by haggling with a vendor over the price of some jewelry at a local street ...
12.19.2016 Hotel Check-in - Spanish lessons for Travel Michael and his family check into their hotel in Mexico and work with the receptionist to upgrade their room. You can't always count on hotel employees in Latin America to be fluent in English, especially if you're travelling outside the ...
12.12.2016 The Coffee Shop. Learn Spanish phrases for ordering drinks at a cafe The Baxter family is ordering coffee, tea and other items at a trendy café in Mexico. No matter what Spanish speaking country you visit, ordering food is an unavoidable part of traveling. In this episode, we get another good opportunity ...
12.05.2016 Street Food - Spanish Lessons The Baxter family is venturing out in search of authentic street tacos. Join them as they enjoy their first street food experience in Mexico. During the round table, we explore the traditions and culture of street food in Latin America ...
12.01.2016 At the Airport in Mexico City The Baxters' Mexican vacation begins! Michael and his family arrive at the airport in Mexico City and meet the driver they hired to take them to their hotel. They discuss the flight they had, their experience passing through customs and ...