JoJo Routier

Espanglisher

Arts EN ↓ 90 episodes

Musings of a Lingua-Logo-Biblio-Anglo-Hispanophile. A light-hearted take on English and Spanish language and culture from a British-born, now Spanish, teacher and writer. And a cat lover.

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JoJo Routier

Episodes

2.06 Q is For… 22.11.2024 18:44

Interesting Spanish and English words and phrases with Q, and our topic of the week: Quintessential. My thanks to Janine. Espanglisher Blog: https://espanglisher.com Music: “Speakeasy” and “Skating Squirrels” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

2.05 J is For… 15.11.2024 22:25

Interesting Spanish and English words and phrases with J, and our topic of the week: Jobs. My thanks to Miguel Ángel. Espanglisher Blog: https://espanglisher.com Music: “Speakeasy” and “Skating Squirrels” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

2.04 Y is For… 08.11.2024 20:42

Interesting Spanish and English words and phrases with Y, and our topic of the week: Youth. My thanks to Nathalie. Espanglisher Blog: https://espanglisher.com Music: “Speakeasy” and “Skating Squirrels” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

2.03 S is For… 01.11.2024 22:32

Interesting Spanish and English words and phrases with S, and our topic of the week: Shorts. My thanks to Greg. Espanglisher Blog: https://espanglisher.com Music: “Speakeasy” and “Skating Squirrels” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

2.02 B is For… 25.10.2024 21:33

Interesting Spanish and English words and phrases with B, and our topic of the week: Bilingualism. My thanks to Christine. Espanglisher Blog: https://espanglisher.com Music: “Speakeasy” and “Skating Squirrels” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

2.01 H is For… 18.10.2024 28:23

Interesting Spanish and English words and phrases with H, and our topic of the week: Holidays. My thanks to Janine. Espanglisher Blog: https://espanglisher.com Music: “Speakeasy” and “Skating Squirrels” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

1.34 Special in Spanish 3 16.06.2024 29:44

An interview in Spanish about the weather and comedy. What makes us laugh? My thanks to David. Espanglisher Blog: https://espanglisher.com Music: “Speakeasy” and “Skating Squirrels” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

1.33 Theatres 09.06.2024 16:06

Some memories and musings on these magical places. Espanglisher Blog: https://espanglisher.com Music: “Speakeasy” and “Skating Squirrels” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

1.32 False Friends 02.06.2024 19:01

A look at some curious differences between similar words. Espanglisher Blog: https://espanglisher.com Music: “Speakeasy” and “Skating Squirrels” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

1.31 Communication 26.05.2024 17:46

Musings on some different, and sometimes surprising, forms of communication. Espanglisher Blog: https://espanglisher.com Music: “Speakeasy” and “Skating Squirrels” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

1.30 Changing Times 19.05.2024 28:47

An interview with my Dad about his life experiences of teaching, sport and travel. My thanks to Martin. Espanglisher Blog: https://espanglisher.com Music: “Speakeasy” and “Skating Squirrels” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

1.29 Tips for Language Learning 12.05.2024 18:07

A few tips for learning foreign languages outside of the classroom. Espanglisher Blog: https://espanglisher.com Music: “Speakeasy” and “Skating Squirrels” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

1.28 Curious Words Y and Z 05.05.2024 8:43

Final episode of our A-Z of interesting English words. Y and Z. Espanglisher Blog: https://espanglisher.com Music: “Speakeasy” and “Skating Squirrels” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

1.27 Pets and Accents 28.04.2024 25:04

An interview about pets and accents. No connection! My thanks to Fiona. Espanglisher Blog: https://espanglisher.com Music: “Speakeasy” and “Skating Squirrels” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

1.26 International Book Day 21.04.2024 25:17

Reflections, Musings and Recommendations on International Book Day. Espanglisher Blog: https://espanglisher.com Music: “Speakeasy” and “Skating Squirrels” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

1.25 Curious Words V-X 14.04.2024 9:00

The penultimate installment of our musings on interesting English words. This week, V to X. Espanglisher Blog: https://espanglisher.com Music: “Speakeasy” and “Skating Squirrels” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

1.24 The Weather, Friends and Family 07.04.2024 19:54

An interview relating to Spanish and British attitudes to the weather, and to friends and family. My thanks to Christine. Espanglisher Blog: https://espanglisher.com Music: “Speakeasy” and “Skating Squirrels” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

1.23 Foreign Language Learning for English Speakers 24.03.2024 28:18

An interview about attitudes to foreign language learning in the UK, plus an insight into Italian culture as compared to British. My thanks to Sara. Espanglisher Blog: https://espanglisher.com Music: “Speakeasy” and “Skating Squirrels” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

1.22 Curious Words S-U 17.03.2024 12:34

Musings about interesting English words. This week, S to U. Espanglisher Blog: https://espanglisher.com Music: “Speakeasy” and “Skating Squirrels” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

1.21 Fictional Icons 10.03.2024 21:15

A top ten of fictional icons and a reflection on their significance in our lives. Espanglisher Blog: https://espanglisher.com Music: “Speakeasy” and “Skating Squirrels” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

1.20 Special in Spanish 2 03.03.2024 32:33

A chat in Spanish about streaming, subtitles, social media, video games and International Women's Day. My thanks to Txus. Espanglisher Blog: https://espanglisher.com Music: “Speakeasy” and “Skating Squirrels” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

1.19 Curious Words P-R 25.02.2024 12:35

Musings about interesting English words. This week, P-R. Espanglisher Blog: https://espanglisher.com Music: “Speakeasy” and “Skating Squirrels” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

1.18 Giving a Name 18.02.2024 11:19

Where names come from, how we name ourselves and the pitfalls therein. Espanglisher Blog: https://espanglisher.com Music: “Speakeasy” and “Skating Squirrels” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

1.17 Fairy Tales and Children’s Stories 11.02.2024 21:07

A light-hearted interview about stories from childhood. My thanks to Fiona. Espanglisher Blog: https://espanglisher.com Music: “Speakeasy” and “Skating Squirrels” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

1.16 Curious Words M-O 04.02.2024 12:22

Musings on interesting English words from A-Z. This week, M-O. Espanglisher Blog: https://espanglisher.com Music: “Speakeasy” and “Skating Squirrels” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com