Sobre Puerto Rico - About Puerto Rico

Sobre Puerto Rico - About Puerto Rico

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Cognados y Falsos Amigos en Español e Inglés - Cognates and False Friends in Spanish and English

We break down the differences between true cognates, near cognates, and false friends in English and Spanish. We share examples of words that look similar across both languages—some that mean the same thing and others that can easily trick learners into saying the wrong thing. By ...  Show more

¿Qué Pasó en México? Muerte del Mencho - What Happened in Mexico? The Death of El Mencho

After many of you reached out to ask if we were safe, we decided to dedicate this episode to explaining what really happened during the recent violence in states like Jalisco, Colima, and Michoacán. We break down the timeline of events—from the military operation in Tapalpa to th ...  Show more

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