*This episode will be in English*

Season 3 of La Gringa Bilingua invites you to come with me to Mexico, where I met new friends, experienced culture shocks, and enjoyed the beauty of Mexican culture! Today I brought on my dad Mike, a lifelong soccer junkie, to talk about what it felt like to tour Mexico City's Estadio Azteca, home to two World Cups and some of the most legendary moments in soccer history. We also discussed the importance of soccer in Mexico's culture and some predictions for this year's World Cup!

Hi! I'm Emily Esperanza, a US based singer, songwriter, and language learning advocate. I have learned Spanish from scratch, and used music to do so. Join me to sing, learn, and open ourselves to different cultures and genres together. 

Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @theemilyesperanza
[email protected]
www.theemilyesperanza.com 

*This episode will be in English*

Season 3 of La Gringa Bilingua invites you to come with me to Mexico, where I met new friends, experienced culture shocks, and enjoyed the beauty of Mexican culture! In this episode I speak to my personal experience learning things I never expected about Mexico City and its people, putting myself in difficult but rewarding situations in many aspects. Hope this helps you know what to expect when immersing yourself in any culture, or just to learn more about this beautiful city! We are learning together, and I want to share the things that surprised me with all of you.

Hi! I'm Emily Esperanza, a US based singer, songwriter, and language learning advocate. I have learned Spanish from scratch, and used music to do so. Join me to sing, learn, and open ourselves to different cultures and genres together. 

Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @theemilyesperanza
[email protected]
www.theemilyesperanza.com 

*This episode will be in English*

Season 3 of La Gringa Bilingua invites you to come with me to Mexico, where I met new friends, experienced culture shocks, and enjoyed the beauty of Mexican culture! In this episode I share some highlights of the Mexican cuisine I tasted in during my visit. Enjoy!

Hi! I'm Emily Esperanza, a US based singer, songwriter, and language learning advocate. I have learned Spanish from scratch, and used music to do so. Join me to sing, learn, and open ourselves to different cultures and genres together. 

Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @theemilyesperanza
[email protected]
www.theemilyesperanza.com 

*This interview will be in Spanish with English summaries along the way*

Season 3 of La Gringa Bilingua invites you to come with me to Mexico, where I met new friends, experienced culture shocks, and enjoyed the beauty of Mexican culture! In this interview I bring you live to Polanco, Mexico City, where I spoke with four women from Mexico City, who shared with me their favorite things about their country, their city, and their culture (and how it compares to the US!). Listen to hear about our international friendship and some of the cultural differences (good and bad) we have noticed. 

Hi! I'm Emily Esperanza, a US based singer, songwriter, and language learning advocate. I have learned Spanish from scratch, and used music to do so. Join me to sing, learn, and open ourselves to different cultures and genres together. 

Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @theemilyesperanza
[email protected]
www.theemilyesperanza.com 

*This interview will be in Spanish with English summaries along the way*

Season 3 of La Gringa Bilingua invites you to come with me to Mexico, where I met new friends, experienced culture shocks, and enjoyed the beauty of Mexican culture! In this interview I bring you live to Polanco, Mexico City, where I spoke with my friend Fernanda, whom I met online a year ago and travelled to Mexico to meet for the first time this year. Listen to hear about our international friendship and some of the cultural differences (good and bad) we have noticed. 

Hi! I'm Emily Esperanza, a US based singer, songwriter, and language learning advocate. I have learned Spanish from scratch, and used music to do so. Join me to sing, learn, and open ourselves to different cultures and genres together. 

Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @theemilyesperanza
[email protected]
www.theemilyesperanza.com 

*This interview will be in English*

For a FREE 30 minute trial class in Spanish or English with Celeste, DM her on Instagram @soycelestemarini with the answer to the question at the end of the podcast! This offer has no expiration date.

Hi! I'm Emily Esperanza, a US based singer, songwriter, and language learning advocate. I have learned Spanish from scratch, and used music to do so. Join me to sing, learn, and open ourselves to different cultures and genres together. 

Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @theemilyesperanza
[email protected]
www.theemilyesperanza.com 

*This interview will be in Spanish*

Thank you so much to Francesca for sharing her experience learning Spanish and other languages, and teaching in a public school!

Hi! I'm Emily Esperanza, a US based singer, songwriter, and language learning advocate. I have learned Spanish from scratch, and used music to do so. Join me to sing, learn, and open ourselves to different cultures and genres together. 

Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @theemilyesperanza
[email protected]
www.theemilyesperanza.com 

*This interview will be in English*

Thank you to Jessica for sharing her amazing story and work with us in this interview! Jessica participates in beauty pageants and her current title is La Reina de la Hispanidad. Listen in to hear her experience as a pageant queen, in advocating for more diverse representation, her role models, and more!

Hi! I'm Emily Esperanza, a US based singer, songwriter, and language learning advocate. I have learned Spanish from scratch, and used music to do so. Join me to sing, learn, and open ourselves to different cultures and genres together. 

Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @theemilyesperanza
[email protected]
www.theemilyesperanza.com 

*The interview is in English with a little bit of Spanish*

I had so much fun talking with Isabel on how and why she founded Baila Baila, an LA-based business teaching Spanish to kids through music and dance. You can find her music on all digital platforms and on instagram @bailabaila1 . 

Hi! I'm Emily Esperanza, a US based singer, songwriter, and language learning advocate. I have learned Spanish from scratch, and used music to do so. Join me to sing, learn, and open ourselves to different cultures and genres together. 

Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @theemilyesperanza
[email protected]
www.theemilyesperanza.com 

*The interview is in Spanish, but I have provided an English transcript so those who need it can follow along!*

Transcript in English- https://docs.google.com/document/d/17dTshb5CYa7zQnKckMWXgn27B8oZPyHf5nj72Yz4COc/edit?usp=sharing

So happy to kick off season two with this fun interview! Mextalki is a business aimed towards teaching Mexican Spanish and culture, and I had the pleasure of interviewing its founders for this episode. Thanks again to Diego and Efraín for joining me. You can find them on Instagram @mextalki. 

Hi! I'm Emily Esperanza, a US based singer, songwriter, and language learning advocate. I have learned Spanish from scratch, and used music to do so. Join me to sing, learn, and open ourselves to different cultures and genres together. 

Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @theemilyesperanza
[email protected]
www.theemilyesperanza.com