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🔹 Sign up for a 7-day Free Trial of Spanish Classes:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠ Did you know that Mexico is officially the only country in the history of the planet to host three Men's FIFA World Cups? ⚽🏆 In this special episode of Al chile, Joshua takes us onto the pitch to celebrate the historic 2026 World Cup by exploring the deep, emotional, and sometimes tragic histor...

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🔹 Sign up for a 7-day Free Trial of Spanish Classes:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠ If you think true style is born on the runways of Paris or in expensive shopping malls, you’re missing out on the real streets, my friend. 🛍️🔥 In this episode of Al chile, Joshua takes us deep into the chaotic, vibrant, and surprisingly lucrative world of ropa de paca (secondhand clothing...

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🔹 Sign up for a 7-day Free Trial of Spanish Classes:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠ If last week we said that UNAM is the spirit and culture of Mexico, today we are talking about the arms, hands, and technical brains that physically built this country. ⚙️🔬 In this episode of Al chile, Joshua wraps up our Student Month special by putting on the maroon and white jacket to explore...

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