Doorway To Mexico - Spanish Podcast
- Autor: Vários
- Narrador: Vários
- Editor: Podcast
- Duración: 16:07:40
- Mas informaciones
Informações:
Sinopsis
Learn Spanish with Doorway To Mexico. A fun Spanish podcast specifically designed for intermediate and advanced students who want to learn conversational Latin American Spanish. Join Paulina and her students as they travel through Mexico and engage in Spanish conversations with locals from different regions of the country. Along the way, we'll explore the rich language and diverse cultural history that Mexico has to offer.
Episodios
-
Speaking Spanish with the Handyman
11/01/2021 Duración: 23minUse your Spanish to talk your home improvement specialist! This episode features a conversation with a local handyman who comes to give the Baxters a quote to repair the broken and damaged items in their home. The Spanish vocabulary key included with this episode features a wide variety of words and phrases related to home improvement and Paulina has prepared a quiz for us at the end of the bonus version of the audio podcasts.
-
Día de los Muertos
05/01/2021 Duración: 19minWith ghostly imagery and colorful symbols of death everywhere, family friend Tatiana guides the Baxter family through a vibrant Día de los Muertos street festival while relaying information about the rich traditions and lively culture connected with this beloved Mexican holiday. In the round table discussion afterward, Paulina breaks down some of the many ways to describe something as dead or dying in Spanish, plus there are several in-depth lessons on the challenging words and phrases from the dialogue.
-
Season 2 Announcement
05/01/2021 Duración: 01minA short welcome to the beginning of our second seaons of Spanish podcasts.
-
Tourists Stopped by Police in Mexico
24/04/2017 Duración: 19minLearn advanced Spanish while enjoying our fun exploration of the myths and truths behind what some people call the most corrupt police force in North America, la policía de México.
-
A Drive through Mexico City with a Spanish Language Tour Guide
17/04/2017 Duración: 26minThe Baxters hire a driver for a tour through trendy neighborhoods within the sprawling metropolis of Mexico City. During the round table discussion, Paulina addresses the myths and realities about tourist safety in Mexico.
-
The Doctor Visit - Spanish Lessons to Describe Aches and Pains
10/04/2017 Duración: 20minMichael suffers a mild injury while on vacation and Julie insists that he see a local doctor in Mexico City. During the platica with Michael and Julie, Paulina discusses some of the options tourists have if they get injured while traveling in Mexico.
-
Learn Conversational Spanish on the Metro in Mexico
03/04/2017 Duración: 29minThe Baxters venture underground to ride on the Mexico City Metro, one of the largest and busiest subway transit systems in the world. We discuss the challenge of pickpockets, the crushing crowd, rush hour and much more.
-
Latin American Spanish for Travel: Renting a Car
27/03/2017 Duración: 20minThe Baxter family wants to see more of the Mexican Riviera so they head to a car rental agency and choose a Jeep for the road trip. Later, we talk about common challenges tourists face when driving in Mexico.
-
Spanish Conversation at a beach store
20/03/2017 Duración: 21minToday the Baxter family stops into a local shop in Cancun to buy a few beach supplies in preparation for a day at the beach.
-
Advanced Spanish for Dating and Relationships
13/03/2017 Duración: 21minJulie strikes up a conversation with a friendly patron at a local bar who tells us a little about her relationships with men and about the dating scene where she lives.
-
Learn to Speak Spanish with the Cleaning Lady
06/03/2017 Duración: 17minToday's dialogue is filled with useful Spanish vocabulary related to the home and general house cleaning. Learn common Spanish phrases to help you speak with someone cleaning your home.
-
Vacation Rental Spanish
27/02/2017 Duración: 18minFor their stay in Cancun, the Baxters opt for a short-term vacation rental in a high-rise condo complex rather than a hotel. This Spanish conversation features una agente de bienes raíces (a real estate agent) who uses a wide range of Spanish vocabulary related to the home.
-
Spanish Curse Words
20/02/2017 Duración: 40minLearn Spanish curse words when Michael has a lively discussion with a couple of loose-lipped party goers who drop a wide range of Spanish swear words at each other. Afterward, we have a fun time translating some of the more colorful Mexican Spanish expressions from the dialogue and Paulina helps us distinguish the mild Spanish curses from the more vulgar ones.
-
Teens using Mexican Spanish Slang at a Fiesta
13/02/2017 Duración: 20minWe'll review popular Mexican Spanish slang words after we get a chance to eavesdrop on two teenagers having a youthful conversation which is full of colloquial phrases and Mexican slang expressions.
-
Spanish for Tourists - Asking to Take a Photo
06/02/2017 Duración: 15minWhile visiting the ancient Mayan pyramids in Chiapas, Mexico, the Baxter family asks a local teenager to take their picture and Dani ends up making a new friend.
-
At the Pharmacy in Mexico - a Spanish podcast for travel sickness.
30/01/2017 Duración: 21minJulie comes down with a bad case of Montezuma's Revenge, so the family heads to a local pharmacy in search of a remedy. Did she get sick from drinking the water? We'll find out when we address the facts and myths about drinking the water in Mexico.
-
Taxi Ride in Mexico
23/01/2017 Duración: 21minThe Baxter family is taking a taxi to a local restaurant and chat with the driver about various topics along the way. Afterward, Paulina addresses the customs and safety concerns about taxis in Mexico.
-
Learn Spanish Phrases for Shopping - Intermediate and advanced
16/01/2017 Duración: 16minLatin American Spanish phrases and expressions related to clothing, how items fit and much more. Today, Julie and Danielle are out window shopping and stumble onto a sale at a trendy boutique in Mexico City. We'll examine several common Mexican Spanish phrases and expressions that you can use in everyday situations.
-
Ordering Food in Spanish at a Mexican Restaurant
09/01/2017 Duración: 22minLearn Spanish for your next visit to a Mexican Restaurant. The Baxter family sits down to lunch at a sidewalk patio of a restaurant in Mexico City. In this episode, we'll learn different ways to order food in Spanish and we'll discuss related topics, such as how to ask for substitutions and side dishes.
-
Asking For Directions in Spanish
02/01/2017 Duración: 20minEven with a GPS app on every smart phone, tourists in Latin America may still need to ask a local for directions. In this episode, Michael gets directions to a restaurant from a vendor at a Mexican street market.