No Te Rindas Intermediate English

The word "stick" is very popular in English in various forms and parts of speech.  In this episode, we focus on phrasal verbs like "stick up for" and "stick by," as well as the idiomatic expression "a sticky situation."  As Gabe and Gabe do sometimes, this show uses a single story (about an ex-boyfriend who sees his love out with another man) to provide context clues and narrative flow.  Come see if our episodes are sticky in your brain!

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The verb "put" in English has many uses not parallel with "poner." This episode gives explanations and examples of put up (guardar), put up with (soportar), and put back (devolver).  As always, Gabo y Goyo converse in an informative, relaxed style with effective context and repetition.

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"Suppose," "supposedly," and "supposed to" sound very similar in English but mean very different things.  Listen as Gabe and Greg make clear the differences between these three (and more) through their stories, conversations, and use of both synonyms and Spanish equivalents.

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The verb "to get" in English is so versatile, yet can be confusing, as you know.  ¡"Get" quiere decir tanto!  In this episode, we cover six common uses of "get," including "get" (to purchase), "get it" (entender), and "get home" (llegar a casa).   Este episodio teje estos varios usos por una anécdota del hijo de Greg, Lucas.  Cada explicación tiene contexto y apoyo.  Checalo.

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Gabe has just returned from Mexico and Greg from Peru!  In this episode, we use English to discuss four sets of observations about our travels, incluyendo la comida, el transporte, y la naturaleza.  Hear how Gabe used a mix of English and Spanish while traveling to a beautiful cenote to swim, and how Greg met a real archeologist that worked in the ruins of Machu Picchu!  

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Greg has just returned from a trip to the capital of the USA, Washington, DC!  In this episode, we find out how he traveled in the city and how he describes in English the attractions of the nation's capital.  Gabe también ha visitado Washington, y describe algunos recuerdos claves, incluyendo su visita a un museo que contiene un modelo gigantesco ¡de un mamut lanudo!

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Most students know that "hacer" can be used as both "do" and "make" in English.  In this week's episode, we explore several examples with "make."  Some of these translate from "hacer" in Spanish, others do not.  Hear about Gabe's disappointing first date (ella no le hizo caso) and Greg's big trip to Perú in the coming weeks (él hace sus maletas y porque va a hacer un viaje).  As a bonus, this episode also features terms in English that can be expressed with "hacer" in Spanish, but use neither "make" (nor "do") in English.  ¡Entérate ya!

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If you are interested in working in an English-speaking environment, listen to this episode to hear us use vocabulary related to attendance, sexual harrassment, full-time work vs. part-time work, and punctuality.  Gabe manages a team at a help desk and gives his insights, and Greg talks about stupid things he has done in past job interviews.  ¡Chécalo!

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Most have an opinion about which is better, cats or dogs.  Gabe and Greg share their views on their favorite pets, stressing terms of preference in English that will help those trying to improve.  In the latter portion of the episode, Greg shares his preference for coffee with lots of cream and flavoring added to it.  Discover if Gabe agrees!

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