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 included with this episode features a wide variety of words and phrases related to home improvement and Paulina has prepared a quiz for us at the end of the bonus version of the audio podcasts.

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 holiday. In the round table discussion afterward, Paulina breaks down some of the many ways to describe something as dead or dying in Spanish, plus there are several in-depth lessons on the challenging words and phrases from the dialogue.

A short introduction to Season 2, and Paulina gives a special thanks to all her listeners.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 to talk about our relationships.