Speak Like a Mexican - Mexican Spanish Podcast

Describing Personalities in Spanish: SER vs ESTAR

How do you describe someone’s personality in Spanish? And why can the same adjective mean something different depending on whether you use ser or estar?

In this episode, we explore how SER and ESTAR are used when talking about personalities, moods, and behavior.

You’ll learn:

• How to describe personality traits with ser

• How to describe temporary moods or behaviors with estar

• How certain adjectives change meaning with ser and estar

• Practical examples from everyday Spanish

For example, there’s an important difference between saying someone es aburrido and está aburrido!

🎯 Great for beginner and intermediate Spanish learners who want to describe people more naturally.

Want to improve your Spanish in Mexico?

Mexico City Spanish Language School
https://www.speaklikeamexican.com.mx/

Spanish immersion program
https://www.speaklikeamexican.com.mx/

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In this episode, we talk about some of the most interesting museums in Mexico City and why they are such an important part of the city’s culture.

You’ll hear:

• Real Spanish conversations about museums and history
• Vocabulary related to art, culture, and tourism
• Cultural insights about life in CDMX
• Personal experiences and recommendations

🎯 Perfect for Spanish learners, travelers, and anyone interested in Mexican culture.

Want to improve your Spanish in Mexico?

Spanish School in Mexico City

🎙️ New podcast episodes every week
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22lzcKSf0F5C7Twj7j0u4D?si=f20da70915e24d91
🎧 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-like-a-mexican-mexican-spanish-podcast/id1534042861

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In this episode, we explain the difference between the preterite and imperfect tenses in Spanish and how to use them in real-life conversations.

You’ll learn:

• When to use the preterite
• When to use the imperfect
• How to distinguish between completed actions and ongoing/background situations
• Practical examples from everyday Spanish

This is one of the most important topics for speaking naturally about the past.

🎯 Great for beginner and intermediate Spanish learners.

Want to improve your Spanish in Mexico?

Mexico City Spanish Language School
https://www.speaklikeamexican.com.mx/

Spanish immersion program
https://www.speaklikeamexican.com.mx/

🎙️ New podcast episodes every week
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22lzcKSf0F5C7Twj7j0u4D?si=f20da70915e24d91
🎧 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-like-a-mexican-mexican-spanish-podcast/id1534042861

🤍 Support the project:
💙 PayPal: https://paypal.me/ricardospeak

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In this episode, we break down the imperfect tense in Spanish and how it’s used in real-life conversations.

You’ll learn:

• When to use the imperfect
• How to describe past habits and repeated actions
• How to talk about background situations
• Differences between imperfect and preterite
• Practical examples from everyday Spanish

This tense is essential for telling stories and describing the past naturally.

🎯 Great for beginner and intermediate Spanish learners.

Want to improve your Spanish in Mexico?

Mexico City Spanish Language School
https://www.speaklikeamexican.com.mx/

Spanish immersion program
https://www.speaklikeamexican.com.mx/

🎙️ New podcast episodes every week
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/22lzcKSf0F5C7Twj7j0u4D?si=f20da70915e24d91
🎧 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-like-a-mexican-mexican-spanish-podcast/id1534042861

🤍 Support the project:
💙 PayPal: https://paypal.me/ricardospeak

📸 Follow my life in Mexico & Spanish content:
@richie_dhr
@speak_like_a_mexican

#spanishgrammar #learnspanish #imperfecttense #mexicanspanish #spanishpodcast #languagelearning #preteritevsimperfect #speaklikeamexican

In this episode, we break down the preterite tense in Spanish and how it’s used in real-life conversations.

You’ll learn:

• When to use the preterite
• Common verb forms and conjugations
• How to talk about completed actions in the past
• Practical examples from everyday Spanish

This tense is essential for telling stories and talking about past experiences.

🎯 Great for beginner and intermediate Spanish learners.

Want to improve your Spanish in Mexico?

Mexico City Spanish Language School

Spanish immersion program

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In this episode, we break down the present perfect in Spanish and how it’s used in real conversations.

You’ll learn:

• How to form the present perfect (haber + participle)
• When to use it
• Differences between Spanish and English usage
• Real-life examples you’ll actually hear

If you’ve ever been confused between “he hecho” and “hice”, this episode will help clarify it.

🎯 Great for beginner and intermediate Spanish learners.

Want to improve your Spanish in Mexico?

Mexico City Spanish Language School
https://www.speaklikeamexican.com.mx/

Spanish immersion program
https://www.speaklikeamexican.com.mx/

Spanish schools in mexico city

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In this episode, we talk about what it’s like to live in Mexico City (CDMX) — from daily life and culture to the things that surprise foreigners the most.

You’ll hear:

• Pros and cons of living in CDMX
• Real experiences and lifestyle insights
• Cultural details about food, transportation, and daily routines

🎯 Perfect for travelers, expats, digital nomads, and Spanish learners curious about life in Mexico.

Want to improve your Spanish in Mexico?

Mexico City Spanish Language School
https://www.speaklikeamexican.com.mx/

Spanish immersion program
https://www.speaklikeamexican.com.mx/

Spanish Schools in Mexico

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In this episode, we talk about two very common Spanish expressions: ya and todavía no. Even though they seem simple, they can have different meanings depending on the context.

You’ll learn:

• Different meanings of ya
• When to use todavía no
• Real-life examples from everyday Spanish
• How these expressions are used in natural conversations

These are small words that can make a big difference in how natural your Spanish sounds.

🎯 Great for beginner and intermediate Spanish learners.

Want to improve your Spanish in Mexico?

Mexico City Spanish Language School
https://www.speaklikeamexican.com.mx/

Spanish immersion program
https://www.speaklikeamexican.com.mx/

Spanish Schools in Mexico

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In this episode, we talk about the difference between Spanish you learn in textbooks and Spanish people actually use in everyday life, especially in Mexico.

You’ll hear:

• Words that sound too formal in real conversations
• Expressions that natives actually use instead
• Cultural and language differences between classroom Spanish and real Spanish

This episode is perfect for learners who want to sound more natural and understand real conversations better.

🎯 Great for beginner and intermediate Spanish learners.

Want to improve your Spanish in Mexico?

Mexico City Spanish Language School
https://www.speaklikeamexican.com.mx/

Spanish immersion program
https://www.speaklikeamexican.com.mx/

Spanish Schools in Mexico

Follow my life in Mexico on Instagram:
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Talking about your daily routine is one of the most useful skills when learning Spanish. In this episode, we focus on reflexive verbs and how they are used when describing everyday activities.

You’ll hear practical examples of verbs used in daily life, such as waking up, getting ready, and going to sleep, along with clear explanations to help you understand how reflexive verbs work.

In this episode we cover:

• How reflexive verbs function in Spanish

• Vocabulary related to daily routines

• Real examples from natural conversation

🎯 Perfect for Spanish learners who want to improve their grammar while listening to real Spanish.

If you want to take your Spanish further and practice in real-life situations:

Mexico City Spanish Language Schoolhttps://www.speaklikeamexican.com.mx/

Spanish immersion programhttps://www.speaklikeamexican.com.mx/

Spanish schools in mexico

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