From Bigfoot to the Loch Ness Monster, mythical creatures have been a source of intrigue worldwide for millennia. Are there creatures that exist just outside of view? In this episode, we explore the ever-evasive chupacabras, a creature that has both terrified and baffled populations in Latin America and beyond. Is it real? Where does it come from? Find out that and much more in this episode.

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• Ep. 072 - Animales de la Calle | Street Animals
• Tracking the Chupacabra: The Vampire Beast in Fact, Fiction, and Folklore.” by Benjamin Radford
• Species (Movie)
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Ever learn something new in Spanish, only to find what you “learned” has gone out the window the moment you try to use it in a regular conversation? Who hasn’t!? If you’re like most people who don’t automatically remember new concepts or vocabulary right away, then this episode is for you. Learn how to make what you learn in Spanish really stick so you can use it in everyday conversations.

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• Anki - Flashcards to Learn Spanish
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Did you know there are almost 70 languages recognized as “National Languages” in the country? But that’s not all, it’s estimated that there are around 364 languages spoken all over Mexico! For our second episode in the series about Spanish-speaking countries, we decided to highlight May’s country and share some valuable and interesting information with you. So, this episode is all about Mexico; Its population, geography, most important cities, money, weather, and much more!

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• Spanish Immersion Retreats
• Experience: Michoacan and Day of the Dead
• Ep. 028 - Día de Muertos: Lo Que Tienes Que Saber | Day of the Dead: What You Need to Know
• Ep. 043 - Tamales: Su Origen e Importancia | Tamales: Their Origin and Importance
• All About Mexican Pesos
• What to Wear in Mexico (You Might Be Surprised)
• Experience Mexico (YouTube Playlist)
• Mexican Culture (YouTube Playlist)
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Hispanic Heritage Month was established to recognize what Hispanic and Latinos have brought to the world in terms of culture and history, but it isn’t without its critics. Often such holidays that are meant to honor different groups of people become overcommercialed and don’t do much to advance general knowledge about what these groups actually contribute to the world. So in this episode, we dive into what this holiday means for some, and how you can better celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

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Spanish is difficult to learn for a number of reasons. Not only are there differences in word order and accents when compared to English, but you also need to keep track of which words are masculine and feminine. In this episode, we talk about how to overcome these struggles to make the learning process easier. Stay tuned for part two…

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• Why Spanish Is So Hard to Understand [4 Quick & Easy Tips]
• 10 Hard Words to Pronounce in Spanish | Vlogmas 20
• How to Type Spanish Accents on Mac and iPhone
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This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 073 - Dificultades del Español | Difficult Things About Spanish.

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