One of the most beautiful things about learning a different language is discovering new words that don’t have an easy translation into English. Sometimes, one word in Spanish can translate into three or four words in our mother-tongue. In this episode, we’re sharing part one of some of of our favorite words in Spanish that don’t exist in English.

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This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 117 - Palabras del Español que no Existen en Inglés Parte 1 | Words in Spanish That Don’t Exist in English Part 1.

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Listening to real Spanish conversations is really one of the best ways to learn the language. That’s why we were thrilled to meet Alba and Joel, hosts of the podcast Conversations in Spanish and Other Languages. 

In this episode, we talked to Alba, who is from Spain, about working and teaching online, as well as learning and working through cultural and linguistic challenges. 

At the end of the interview, we share one of their podcast episodes about Alba’s breakfast routine in Spanish. We know you’ll enjoy it, so stick around until the end!

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• Visit “El español de Alba” YouTube Channel
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Fathers around the world are known to say some typical “dad” things. But what do dads say to their kids in Mexico? In this episode, we’re celebrating Father’s Day by sharing seven common things Mexican dads say. ¡Feliz día del Padre! Happy Father’s Day!

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• 109 - 15 Frases de las Mamás Mexicanas | 15 Mexican Mom Phrases
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This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 116 - Conversaciones en Español con Alba | Conversations in Spanish with Alba.

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Ecuador is a country that seemingly has it all. Located on the equator on the west cost of South America, the Republic of Ecuador is full of biodiversity. It’s home to beaches, mountains, volcanos, the Amazon, and the Galapagos Islands. It’s also where you’ll find the highest capitol in the world (Quito), a variety of climates, and ciudad “mitad del mundo,” the halfway point between the north and south poles. Find out more in this episode!

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This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 115 - 7 Frases Curiosas de Papás Mexicanos | 7 Curious Phrases from Mexican Dads.

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Nicaragua is a country that caught us by surprise. After spending a month just outside of the city of Granada, we learned a lot about the people, culture, food, flora, and fauna of this not-so-touristy nation. We saw monkeys, people shaking their cars at the gas station, a lake in the crater of a volcano, and much more. Find out what we really thought about life in this Central American country in this episode.

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• 107 - Sobre Nicaragua | About Nicaragua
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This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 114 - Sobre Ecuador | About Ecuador.

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If you’re trying to get around in Mexico, you have plenty of options. From luxury buses that go from state to state, to colectivo shuttles that’ll take you around town or between cities, there’s option to suite your needs. In this episode, we cover the different types of transit in Mexico and how to use them.

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• 068 - Todo Sobre el Tequila | All About Tequila
• 7 Best Tips for Renting a Car Abroad (Budget Travel in Mexico and Beyond)
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