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Tuba, tejuino, tepache... These are just a few of some of the most refreshing drinks you can find in Colima, Mexico.

Colima may be tiny, but it’s full of surprises. There’s a drink for everyone here and hope you get a chance to taste each of them.

Links:

• “Traditional Drinks You’ve Never Heard of Before” Video
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This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 022 - Bebidas Tradicionales de Colima, México | Traditional Drinks of Colima, Mexico. 

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This week, Jim and May talk about the Spanish from the streets, not from textbooks. 

How people actually talk in everyday life is not the same as what you tend to find with traditional language study material.

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Episode 021 - Muletillas del Español
• What is the RAE: La Real Academia of Spain
• Episode 04: Neutral Spanish
• Radio Ambulante Spanish Podcast
• How to Order Food in Spanish Video
• Grocery Shopping in Spanish Video
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Tiansheng Lian, Jennifer Wilson, Nicolas Romano, Adrian Major, Jenny, Christy Warne, Marisol, Russ Moore, Sallie Boden, Annette Baesel, Christian Gonzalez, Jill Heichelbech, Jean Lorio, Cindy Sanchez, Rebecca D Robison, Wylie Hargrove, Kristin Royer, Deb Shroyer, Adam Tinkoff, RamPandaPuss, Amy, Hal Brookins, Josh Powell, Hoy Shih, Neil Moore, Craig Stenger, Jennifer Wilson, Paula Lisowsky, Joseph Scriba, Kenneth Revelson, Dennis Knappe, Mark Wilson, and Josue.

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This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 021 - Español Callejero | Street Spanish. 

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Can you have an entire conversation without saying “um” or “like?”

These words are examples of filler words, or muletillas, that people use all the time in order to organize their thoughts as they speak.

It’s completely natural and learning how to use them in Spanish will actually help you sound more like a native!

This week, Jim and May share popular filler words that are used throughout Latin America, and also words specific to certain countries.

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Tiansheng Lian, Jennifer Wilson, Nicolas Romano, Adrian Major, Jenny, Christy Warne, Marisol, Russ Moore, Sallie Boden, Annette Baesel, Christian Gonzalez, Jill Heichelbech, Jean Lorio, Cindy Sanchez, Rebecca D Robison, Wylie Hargrove, Kristin Royer, Deb Shroyer, Adam Tinkoff, RamPandaPuss, Amy, Hal Brookins, Josh Powell, Hoy Shih, Neil Moore, Craig Stenger, Jennifer Wilson, Paula Lisowsky, Joseph Scriba, Kenneth Revelson, Dennis Knappe, Mark Wilson, and Josue.

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This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 020 - Muletillas del Español | Filler Words in Spanish. 

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Obviously, this year has been one for the history books. Both Jim and May check in with everyone this week to reflect on their journey through the pandemic and quarantine. 

They recognize that the ability to adapt is key in times like this, where the impact of COVID-19 has been felt in everyone’s life.

Tune into this week’s episode to check out the details and more!

Links:

• Our podcast on “COVID-19 and the Future of Travel”
• Spanish and Go: check out our YouTube channel
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This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 019 - Reflexiones del Confinamiento | Reflections on Confinement. 

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Birthday or block party?

There’s always a reason to celebrate, especially in Mexico! This week, Jim and May run down the ways that set Mexican birthdays apart.

From the music and food, to the piñatas and cake, check out the latest episode to see how everything goes down.

Having just celebrated her birthday a few days ago, listen as May gets nostalgic and looks back on the very first birthday she can remember. She also sings some of the popular songs you typically hear at a Mexican party, including Las Mañanitas and the piñata song!

Jim laughs as he recalls the first time he realized getting your face smashed into your cake is a classic move at these parties. He also clarifies how birthdays in the States are totally different!

May shares the process of setting up the piñata for the kids, and the importance of karaoke for the adults.

Maybe you’ll even add one of these traditions to your next party!

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• Las Mañanitas music: https://youtu.be/cDT12zAWDuM
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This is the exclusive audio breakdown section for episode 018 - Tradiciones de los Cumpleaños en México | Birthday Traditions in Mexico. 

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