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Americans love a scary story, and there is plenty of tragedy in the history of some of its towns to promote spirits and phantoms. Where Goyo lives, in Marietta, Georgia, hundreds and hundreds of Union and Rebel bodies lay in the town square, waiting for funerals. Listen to one ghost story based in local folklore about a young married couple doomed to be separated by war.
Este episodio emplea mucho español a lo largo de la narración. Aprenderás conceptos en inglés de Halloween y también un poco de la historia de nuestra Guerra Civil (1861-1865).
Vocabulario de El Halloween en español
La cultura e historia de los Estados Unidos
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The most important habit you can have in moving through Intermediate proficiency in a language is to listen to natives who speak it. However, what happens when native speakers "break" the rules of their own language? We talk about this issue with humor, examples, and a wide variety of voices, in today's episode.
We discuss:
had went
I seen
There's things
Her and I
and more! ¡Chécanos!
Outside resources used:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Oe6HUgrRlQ&t=723s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=349_4DFb0B4&t=2049s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUUVKHMQl5U&t=717s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWGG9YJXsy8&t=1314s
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In this episode, we discuss in depth with humor, examples, and "matíces" the following concepts:
AUS -- USA
Bloke — guy
Bushwalk/bushwalking — hike/hiking
Chemist shop — drug store
Dunny - bathroom
Footpath or pavement — sidewalk
Holiday -- vacation - holiday for us is a day on the calendar
Trolley — shopping cart
Whinge — complain
Queue — line
Arvo -- afternoon
More than just a list, this episode will give you context, show you how our conversations flow, and help you with your listening comprehension as you develop your ability to speak.Support the show
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Gabo and Goyo discuss the hottest issues this week in the Paris Olympics, including Gabo's analysis of the Algerian-Italian boxing fiasco, Simone Biles' changing of the narrative in the US about mental and physical health, even outside of gymnastics, and Goyo's opinion if his sons were to date Ilona Mayer, the rugby player with the huge Instagram following.
Mientras Goyo y Gabo platican de estos temas, también explican puntos de vocabulario claves y clarificar su uso de inglés. ¡Chécanos!Support the show
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These three concepts can be confusing in English for learners. Goyo y Gabo ofrecen ejemplos ricos de cada concepto, y contestar estas preguntas:
What happens when you put your ballcap on **backwards**?
What goes wrong when a husband gets dressed in the morning and leaves the light off? Will he get dressed with his shirt on **upside down** or **inside out**?
What really bothers Gabe when it is **upside down**?
¡Chécalo para escuchar las respuestas!Support the show
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Spanish speakers can become frustrated when learning which English expressions use "do" and which use "make" for the verb "hacer" in Spanish. This episode focuses on frequently used expressions using the word "do" such as "doing well," "doing housework," "doing paperwork," and many others. Learn who does the most chores (los quehaceres) in Greg's house, and how Gabe is very, very different from Superman!
Thank you to our oyentes, followers on social media, and mecenas as we celebrate SIXTY episodes.
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Ibai Llanos' annual event was just yesterday! Listen as Goyo y Gabo draw comparisons with YouTubers who box and their own experiences with the fighting arts. Along the way, they will give you a useful English lesson about key concepts like "headgear," "shed light on," "riveted," "far cry," and others!
We also answer the questions from our perspectives -
Are e-Sports players actual athletes?
Does la Velada del Año help the sport of boxing?
Other concepts touched on in the show:
Yosoyplex
El Mariana
El Estadio Bernabéu
Jake Paul
Marina Rivers vs. Rivers GG
Chuggaaconroy
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In Spanish, one can ask a question by simply changing the vocal pitch: "Beto practica el piano" becomes "¿Beto practica el piano?" In English, it is extremely common to require a form of "do" to make a statement into a question. The answer to the question, then, will **also** utilize the word "do." Wow!
I read two books a week. --> **Do** you read two books a week? --> Yes, I **do.**
Listen to this episode to hear how Greg's rude neighbor insists on playing the trumpet, even though she plays extremely badly! By the end of the episode, you will be more comfortable asking and answering questions with both "do" and "does." As a bonus, Greg and Gabe also give multiple examples of "don't" and "doesn't"!! Pow!Support the show
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Don't sound foolish when you ask questions in English! Haz un clic en el episodio para aprender como los angloparlantes producen preguntas de comprobación.
She works after school, **doesn't** she?
He is a fine example of the benefits of a hobby, **isn't** he?
She doesn't tolerate bad behavior, **does** she?
Listen as Goyo and Gabo both explain how this construct works but also provide rich, humorous, contextualized examples to allow this ability to "stick in your brain."
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In this episode, Gabo and Goyo show how to listen for the difference between positive, negative, and interrogative uses of English. These affect when you use terms like some, any, and few. Also, they illustrate with examples and gentle humor the difference between few and a few, and little versus a little.Support the show
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Entrevistamos al Sr. Ángel Del Valle, un experto en el campo de los préstamos hipotecarios en los EEUU. Él explica en inglés y español:
1. La tasa de interés actual
2. El nivel usual del abono inicial
3. El periodo usual de tiempo para pagar los préstamos
y mucho más. If you would like to know more about how Americans purchase homes, as well as how these financial concepts are said in English,...¡Chécalo!Support the show
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Do you enjoy watching shows or videos about people surviving in the wild with few resources? In English, some of the most famous shows are "Survivorman," "Alone," and "Naked and Afraid." Si te gusta este tema pero intentas a disfrutar estos programas en inglés con frustración, checa nuestro episodio como un recurso para prepararte.
In this episode, we focus on the vocabulary of personal items such as lighter, backpack, raincoat, and whistle. We also discuss vocabulary related to boiling water, dipping (sumergiendo) a bottle in contaminated water, and straining (colando) water through your socks (calcetas) -- Delicious! :D
Después de familiarizarte con el vocabulario en el podcast, Gabo sugiere que pruebes estos tres canales como ejemplos de buenos maestros de como sobrevivir pero también de voces claras en inglés:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrGDtP-6uKo <---American accent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpXeaUASCFI <---English accent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKJ3mq_kFYY <---American accentSupport the show
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Two of our favorite Mexican Spanish teachers, Efra and Diego, have spent considerable time in the US and Canada. We talk to them in English and Spanish about how "anglos" make others (or don't make others) feel welcome, say goodbye, make friends, and use space in public places such as on the metro. En el episodio Gabo y Goyo hablan mucho español con sus amigos y explican ciertos conceptos claves en inglés. ¡Chécalo!
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Como americanos, ¿cómo somos diferentes que los hispanohablantes que no viven acá? Hoy, escuchamos la perspectiva de Sara, una excelente profesora de español, de Valencia, España. Ella checa sus suposiciones que ha desarrarollado por ver películas de Hollywood y nos pregunta si nos portamos con nuestros vecinos como ella ha observado en las pelis y programas de televisión. Comparamos el horario español con el nuestro y como los dos lugares han cambiado después de COVID. Por fin, Gabo le pregunta de la popularidad de aplicaciones como Tinder en España (y las comparamos con las de aquí. Una pista -- ¡Gabo las odia!)
This is a very special episode and we are so thankful to Sara for coming on the show. We also spoke to her on her show, which we hope you will go listen to.Support the show
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In this episode, Gabo and Goyo answer questions like these:
How do you compare ages in English?
What's the difference between "older" and "elder?"
What's the difference between an "older man" and an "old man?"
Who is your "old lady" versus who is your "old man?"
How do you describe someone's age in a respectful manner in English?
En este episodio, comparamos el vocabulario sobre la edad. En inglés, hay ciertas tendencias diferentes que en español que Goyo y Gabo explican con ejemplo, traducción y humor. Chécalo.Support the show
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In this episode, you will hear about the sugar-filled portion of the American diet, as Gabo and Goyo discuss growing up and eating sweets for breakfast, snacks, and dessert.
Vocabulary included in this episode: Filling, sugary, cobbler, and icing.
Escucha este episodio para recibir ejemplos del vocabulario del postre, pan dulce y la preparación.Support the show
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Sometimes there is a moment of confusion when someone is speaking your new language to you and they use a different kind of expression than what you have studied. En este episodio, usamos varios ejemplos, el humor, y la actuación del nivel de cinco estrellas para hacerte más cómodo con saludos que son comunes pero a lo mejor no académicos.
Can you already answer these 3 questions?
1. Which word tells you that an English speaker is greeting you?
2. What's the difference between "good evening" and "good night"? (Una pista - la respuesta correcta no será "la hora")
3. What common greeting in Spanish sounds truly strange if translated directly into English?Support the show
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In this episode, Gabo and Goyo discuss uses of phrases like "to run around," "to run over," and "to get the runaround." Two of these expressions have multiple meanings, with one meaning to "engañar a tu pareja" as its secondary meaning! Si hablas español y estudias inglés, checa nuestro podcast para escuchar usos en contexto y con un toque ligero.Support the show
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