No Te Rindas Intermediate English

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The most important habit you can have in moving through Intermediate proficiency in a language is to listen to natives who speak it.  However, what happens when native speakers "break" the rules of their own language?  We talk about this issue with humor, examples, and a wide variety of voices, in today's episode.

We discuss:

had went
I seen
There's things
Her and I

and more!  ¡Chécanos!

Outside resources used:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Oe6HUgrRlQ&t=723s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=349_4DFb0B4&t=2049s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUUVKHMQl5U&t=717s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWGG9YJXsy8&t=1314s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcn7D2DRtPU&t=4021s

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In this episode, we discuss in depth with humor, examples, and "matíces" the following concepts:

AUS --  USA
Bloke — guy  
Bushwalk/bushwalking — hike/hiking 
Chemist shop — drug store
Dunny - bathroom 
Footpath or pavement — sidewalk
Holiday -- vacation - holiday for us is a day on the calendar
Trolley  — shopping cart 
Whinge — complain  
Queue — line  
Arvo -- afternoon

More than just a list, this episode will give you context, show you how our conversations flow, and help you with your listening comprehension as you develop your ability to speak.

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Gabo and Goyo discuss the hottest issues this week in the Paris Olympics, including Gabo's analysis of the Algerian-Italian boxing fiasco, Simone Biles' changing of the narrative in the US about mental and physical health, even outside of gymnastics, and Goyo's opinion if his sons were to date Ilona Mayer, the rugby player with the huge Instagram following.

Mientras Goyo y Gabo platican de estos temas, también explican puntos de vocabulario claves y clarificar su uso de inglés.  ¡Chécanos!

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These three concepts can be confusing in English for learners.  Goyo y Gabo ofrecen ejemplos ricos de cada concepto, y contestar estas preguntas:

What happens when you put your ballcap on **backwards**?

What goes wrong when a husband gets dressed in the morning and leaves the light off?  Will he get dressed with his shirt on **upside down** or **inside out**?

What really bothers Gabe when it is **upside down**?

¡Chécalo para escuchar las respuestas!

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Spanish speakers can become frustrated when learning which English expressions use "do" and which use "make" for the verb "hacer" in Spanish.  This episode focuses on frequently used expressions using the word "do" such as "doing well," "doing housework," "doing paperwork," and many others.  Learn who does the most chores (los quehaceres) in Greg's house, and how Gabe is very, very different from Superman!

Thank you to our oyentes, followers on social media, and mecenas as we celebrate SIXTY episodes. 

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Ibai Llanos' annual event was just yesterday!  Listen as Goyo y Gabo draw comparisons with YouTubers who box and their own experiences with the fighting arts.  Along the way, they will give you a useful English lesson about key concepts like "headgear," "shed light on," "riveted," "far cry," and others!

We also answer the questions from our perspectives -
      Are e-Sports players actual athletes?
      Does la Velada del Año help the sport of boxing?

Other concepts touched on in the show:

Yosoyplex
El Mariana
El Estadio Bernabéu
Jake Paul
Marina Rivers vs.  Rivers GG
Chuggaaconroy
Stampy Longnose

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In Spanish, one can ask a question by simply changing the vocal pitch:  "Beto practica el piano" becomes "¿Beto practica el piano?"  In English, it is extremely common to require a form of "do" to make a statement into a question.  The answer to the question, then, will **also** utilize the word "do." Wow!

I read two books a week.  --> **Do** you read two books a week?  -->  Yes, I **do.**

Listen to this episode to hear how Greg's rude neighbor insists on playing the trumpet, even though she plays extremely badly!  By the end of the episode, you will be more comfortable asking and answering questions with both "do" and "does."  As a bonus, Greg and Gabe also give multiple examples of "don't" and "doesn't"!!  Pow!

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Don't sound foolish when you ask questions in English!  Haz un clic en el episodio para aprender como los angloparlantes producen preguntas de comprobación. 

She works after school, **doesn't** she?
He is a fine example of the benefits of a hobby, **isn't** he?
She doesn't tolerate bad behavior, **does** she?

Listen as Goyo and Gabo both explain how this construct works but also provide rich, humorous, contextualized examples to allow this ability to "stick in your brain."

Tag or Disjunctive Questions

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In this episode, Gabo and Goyo show how to listen for the difference between positive, negative, and interrogative uses of English.  These affect when you use terms like some, any, and few.  Also, they illustrate with examples and gentle humor the difference between few and a few, and little versus a little.

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Entrevistamos al Sr. Ángel Del Valle, un experto en el campo de los préstamos hipotecarios en los EEUU.  Él explica en inglés y español:

1.  La tasa de interés actual
2.  El nivel usual del abono inicial
3. El periodo usual de tiempo para pagar los préstamos

y mucho más.  If you would like to know more about how Americans purchase homes, as well as how these financial concepts are said in English,...¡Chécalo!

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