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Today's episode is a quick introductory to Spanish Possessives (i.e., my / mine, your / yours, our / ours, etc.).

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Research Resources:

“Possessive Pronouns,” StudySpanish.com. https://studyspanish.com/grammar/lessons/posspro

Further Resources:

“Cuyo-Relative Adjective,” by LawlessSpanish.com. https://www.lawlessspanish.com/grammar/adjectives/relative-adjective/

“Relative Adjectives: Cuyo, Cuya, Cuyos, Cuyas,” StudySpanish.com. https://studyspanish.com/grammar/lessons/reladjcuyo

“They Dance, You Dance, We Dance: Your Groovy Guide to 8 Types of Spanish Pronouns,” by Rosie Hilder from FluentU. https://www.fluentu.com/blog/spanish/spanish-pronouns/

How do they celebrate Valentine's Day in Latin America? Let's find out!

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Research Resources:

“A Fun Guide to Hispanic and Latin Valentine’s Day Culture!” by Teleflora Blog, January 17, 2016. https://blog.teleflora.com/a-fun-guide-to-hispanic-and-latin-valentines-day-culture/

“How Valetnine’s Day is Celebrated Throughout Latin America” by E M E de Mujer. https://en.emedemujer.com/lifestyle/latinos-celebrate-valentines-day-around-world/

“Valentine’s Day Traditions in Latin America” by Spanish Marks, February 14, 2016. https://www.spanishmarks.com/blog/valentines-traditions-latin-america/

“5 Latin American Traditions to Make Valentine’s Day More Romantic” by Latin Post, KJ Mariño, February 5, 2016. https://www.latinpost.com/articles/113569/20160205/5-latin-american-traditions-valentine-day-more-romantic.htm}

“Love Miscellany: Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Love” by Deborah A. Levine. Google Book, pgs. 17-19. https://books.google.com/books?id=62bv413irSMC&pg=PA17&lpg=PA17&dq=how+do+they+celebrate+valentine%27s+day+in+Ecuador+serenade&source=bl&ots=NCPmQOp9Yt&sig=ACfU3U3etWkVGB4GmAPIFKG1yIegrsgsPw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiAvqbWiNrnAhWNvJ4KHUW1DVMQ6AEwCnoECAoQAQ#v=onepage&q=how%20do%20they%20celebrate%20valentine's%20day%20in%20Ecuador%20serenade&f=false

“Semana de la Dulzura: Una Golosina Por Un beso” by A24 a las 6, Uploaded to YouTube July 3, 2013. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxkH7Rbtu5U

“Semana de la Dulzura” by ClippingTVArgentina, uploaded to YouTube July 1, 2015. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kVjGJp_CzM

“Guide to Valentine’s Day in Latin America” by Class Adventure Travel, South America Travel Blog, February 13, 2014. https://www.classadventuretravel.com/guide-valentines-day-latin-america/

Spanish Answers, Episode 4: Valentine’s Day Special!
 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd1b2b3e

In today's episode, we do a brief overview of the differences between Spanish and English sentence structures!

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In today's episode, the first real one of the year, we'll do a cultural detour to examine three fun Spanish phrases from Mexico!

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Research Resources:

Interesting forum discussions on the meaning of the third phrase https://forum.wordreference.com/threads/ya-est%C3%A1s-peinada-pa-atr%C3%A1s.672881/ and https://forum.wordreference.com/threads/ya-est%C3%A1s-peinada-pa-atr%C3%A1s.672881/

Happy 2020! This episode is a special update regarding the new year. :)

To learn more about New Year's traditions in Spain and Mexico, check out last year's episode, Episode 1! https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6437529)

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Merry Christmas! I'm sorry that I'm late on this; it's been a bit crazy these past few weeks. Today's episode covers basic vocabulary for the Christmas season! :)

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'Tis the Christmas Season! Let's celebrate by looking at some awesome, beautiful, fun Christmas Songs (in Spanish, of course)! :)

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Research Resources:

“Mi Burrito de Belen” with Spanish lyrics - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5JABscKyFg

-English Translation - https://www.mamalisa.com/?t=es&p=623 

“Mis Deseos / Feliz Navidad” by Il Volo, featuring Belinda. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ndusw5PhJE

-Different versión of the song (with Thalia, featuring Michael Bublé), but English and Spanish lyrics. https://lyricstranslate.com/en/mis-deseos-feliz-navidad-my-wishes-merry-christmas.html-0

“Rodolfo el Reno de la Nariz Roja” by Thalia – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX4Y28AS0K0

-Spanish and English Lyrics (and for a few other traditional English Christmas songs) - https://www.speakinglatino.com/6-traditional-english-christmas-carols-with-their-spanish-versions/#rudolfo

“Va a Nevar” by Luis Miguel -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q__zbTV1cQE

-Different version sung by Laura Pausini, but Spanish lyrics (you can also find the English translation) - https://lyricstranslate.com/en/laura-pausini-va-nevar-lyrics.html

“Santa Claus Llegó a la Ciudad” by Emmanuel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCZFSnG--x8

-Spanish lyrics and English translation, different version by Laura Pausini - https://lyricstranslate.com/en/santa-claus-lleg%C3%B3-la-ciudad-santa-claus-arrived-town.html

“El Niño del Tambor (Edición Especial)” by Ángela Aguilar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9Bp6kbT_4o

-Spanish lyrics and English translation, different version by Moderatto - https://lyricstranslate.com/en/el-ni%C3%B1o-del-tambor-child-drummer.html

-I stumbled across another version by Coro Laus Deo that was also really great - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRWCqI7l49c&list=PLbgsX7UaNI_N9aeQvr8jA1TwapSoWY7zb&index=1

“Los Peces en el Río” by Pandora - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w8HNsAtHAY

-This is a great site – it gives you information on the song’s origins, the Spanish lyrics, the English translation, the singable English version, vocabulary and grammar help, etc. It’s not necessarily the same as what Pandora sings, but it’s close enough. - https://www.thoughtco.com/celebrate-with-los-peces-en-el-rio-3079487

“Noche de Paz” by Matisse - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jGsyuj8_-Y

-Spanish lyrics and English translation, different version by Estrella Morente - https://lyricstranslate.com/en/noche-de-paz-night-peace.html

“Santa la Noche” by Majo y Dan - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KWKTZMzClg

-Spanish lyrics - https://www.secuencias.com/songs/Majo-y-Dan/Santa-La-Noche/Santa-la-noche/

-A more classic rendition by Lilly Goodman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TsG-kheQk4

“Maria Sabias Que” by Tercer Cielo, with Spanish lyrics - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz3DsqjK3uI

-English version by Pentatonix - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifCWN5pJGIE

Since Thanksgiving is right around the corner, let's celebrate with some key vocab! Also, have you ever heard of the Mashed Potato Dance?

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Research Resources:

Wordreference.com

Linguee.com

“Dee Dee Sharp – Mashed Potato Time” uploaded by John1948ThreeC on July 13, 2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51eJ3-h86JQ

“Original Mashed Potato Dance! Best #1 US Live TV Soul Music Video!” uploaded by ASite4u2c on March 26, 2015. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtY-pQjvYWs

Happy Veterans Day! This episode is dedicated to our amazing service men and women, both past and current. Thank you for all that you do!

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Research Resources:

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Because it's snowy in Colorado, today we're talking about snow and words related to it. BRRRR!!!

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Research Resources:

“7 bebidas y Snacks típicos de Argentina que tienes que probar,” by webmater in Argentina Culture from Amauta, Spanish School Blog. October 30, 2015. https://www.amautaspanish.com/blog/7-bebidas-y-snacks-tipicos-de-argentina-que-tienes-que-probar/

“¿Y si hacemos un muñeco? - Disney Frozen // LATINO HD,” Uploaded by Grecia:3 on February 8, 2014, from Disney’s Frozen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6TK7lcS_ow

“Frozen - Hazme un muñeco de nieve (1080p) [Castellano],” uploaded by Ultimate Productions on February 7, 2017. From Disney’s Frozen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APxm6duzdwo