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In this final part of our 3-part series on reflexive verbs (see Episodes 46 and 47 ), we will look at 10 examples of verbs that significantly change their meaning when you use them as reflexive verbs. Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey. ¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo! SHOW NOTES © 2021 by Language Answers, LLC Blog for Episode 48 Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service fr...

As we continue this 3-part series on reflexive verbs, today we will begin looking at how making a verb reflexive can sometimes significantly change its meaning. At times, this change is subtle, such as preguntar vs. preguntarse, and other times it can be big enough to be a potential social blunder, like with dejar vs. dejarse. In today's episode, we'll focus on examples where the change is subtle....

Have you ever wondered what the deal is with "se" in Spanish words like ducharse, vestirse, or levantarse ? In the first part of this 3-part episode series on reflexive verbs, we're going to go over the basics of what reflexive verbs are.    Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey. ¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo! SHOW NOTES © 2021 by Language Answers, LLC Blog for Episode 46 Int...

Sometimes, words in Spanish that look familiar may not mean what you think they mean. Here are 10 examples to help you avoid making those rookie mistakes! Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey. ¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo! SHOW NOTES © 2021 by Language Answers, LLC Blog for Episode 45 Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Cultural Tip Transition Music edited...

To kick off our new episodes for 2021, we'll talk about the "official" language levels and how you can apply that to level up your Spanish! Today's episode is a bit long and has a lot of links (which I'll of course include as a list in the show notes!), so be prepared; there's a lot of information out there! Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey. ¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo...

In preparation for new episodes from Spanish Answers , here is a 2021 update! I am so excited for this year, and I hope you are too! :)  SHOW NOTES © 2021 by Language Answers, LLC Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Cultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from Pixabay

Merry Christmas! In preparation for the holiday this week, we talk about some Christmas traditions in Argentina and Columbia! :) Also, a quick announcement about the podcast and Language Answers for the new year! © 2020 by Language Answers, LLC. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Feliz Navidad Photo for Youtube by aalmeidah on Pixabay Resources for This Episode: Cultural Tip The whole episode is...

Let's enjoy the beginning of the Christmas season with another Christmas Song Sampler! In today's episode, we look at 10 traditional and modern Spanish Christmas Songs! © 2020 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Feliz Navidad Photo for Youtube by aalmeidah on Pixabay Resources for This Episode: Cultural Tip The whole episode is a cultural tip. ;) Episode Content " 10 Popu...

Have you ever wondered what word pairs like bow (as in, an arrow) and bow (as in, a ribbon wrapped around a present) are called? The answer is, "Homonyms"! And yes, they have them in Spanish, too! In today's episode, we'll cover 10 examples of Spanish homónimos. © 2020 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Grammar Photo for Youtube by PDPics on Pixabay Resources for This Ep...

Considering the stress of the elections, let's have some fun this week and do our second song sampler! :) © 2020 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Lady listening to music (for YouTube episode) by whoalice-moore on Pixabay Resources for This Episode: Cultural Tip None - The entire episode is a cultural tip ;) Episode Content 1. " Responde " by Diego González, also known...

Considering that the 2020 election is right around the corner, we're going to take a break from our normal episode lineup and discuss vocabulary associated with Election Day! (Don't worry, it's politics-free!) © 2020 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Voting Picture (for YouTube episode) by Tumisu on Pixabay Resources for This Episode: Cultural Tip None Episode Content "...

As promised, here is part 2 of our muletillas - Spanish filler words! Plus, an extra long cultural tip on Mexico's holidays! :) © 2020 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Photo of a letter writing setup for Youtube by Felix Lichtenfeld on Pixabay Resources for This Episode: Cultural Tip " Statutory Holidays in Mexico 2020 ," by officeholidays.com. Also from this site: | M...

We don't normally think about it, but we use filler words all the time! So today's episode is 10 filler words, or muletillas, that you can pepper throughout your conversational Spanish. © 2020 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Photo of a letter writing setup for Youtube by Felix Lichtenfeld on Pixabay Resources for This Episode: Cultural Tip " The World Factbook, North...

In today's episode, we highlight 6 words whose meanings change based on whether they are masculine (el) or feminine (la). © 2020 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Photo of a girl with a dictionary for Youtube by libellule789 on Pixabay Resources for This Episode: Cultural Tip " Los mejores eventos del año 2020 en España " by Javier Millos Castro, Jan. 21, 2020 from Vaca...

In this final part of our 3-part series on Nursery Rhymes, I highlight 6 classic kid songs from the Spanish-speaking world.    © 2020 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Photo of a Piano for Youtube by NeiFo on Pixabay Resources for This Episode: Cultural Tip " Public holidays in Spain: important dates in 2020 " by Expatica. Last updated July 27, 2020 " Spain: Festivals a...

Today I'll give you 5 helpful bilingual resources that use nursery rhymes to teach English and Spanish. © 2020 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Photo of a Piano for Youtube by NeiFo on Pixabay Resources for This Episode: Cultural Tip " Spain " by CIA, in their World Fact Book , last updated August 10, 2020 Nursery " The Nation, Nationalities, and Autonomous Regions in...

These next three episodes are for parents who want to help their children learn Spanish. In this first episode, we'll discuss some of the benefits to using Nursery Rhymes for language learning. © 2020 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Resources for This Episode: " 21 Spanish Speaking Countries: From Largest To Smallest " by Niall Quinn of Baselang " The Mulberry Bush (L...

Hello again! While I am slowly learning how life functions with a new baby, I just wanted give you an update on the podcast (I haven't given up on it!). © 2020 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr

In today's episode, we return to the Spanish Possessives (Possessive Adjectives and Possessive Pronouns) to do a little bit of a deeper dive into how they are used. This is the last episode I'll be posting before I go on maternity leave, which is a bit bittersweet. © 2020 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Resources for This Episode: “Possessive Adjectives,” by Lawless S...

Are you feeling like the world is topsy-turvy, full of chaos and uncertainty? Well, it definitely is. But if you're like me and could use a bit of a mental break, let's talk about some key COVID-19 terms and then move on to some fun comic strips in Spanish! © 2020 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr Further Resources: CDC Resource on COVID-19 in English . https://www.cdc....

Today's episode is a quick introductory to Spanish Possessives (i.e., my / mine, your / yours, our / ours, etc.). © 2020 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr 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...

How do they celebrate Valentine's Day in Latin America? Let's find out! © 2020 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr 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 Amer...

In today's episode, we do a brief overview of the differences between Spanish and English sentence structures! © 2020 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr

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! © 2020 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr 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.c...

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) © 2020 by Language Answers, Ltd. Music by Master_Service from Fiverr