Las Mañanitas - The Little Mornings

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

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

🎁 New to Spanish? Start learning with our FREE 5-day course Spanish Kickstart. Unsubscribe anytime.🎸 Ever wondered what the song La Bamba is really saying?In this episode, we break down the lyrics of La Bamba and other famous songs with Spanish lyrics.Get ready to learn Spanish ...  Show more

In this episode we take a look at the lyrics of the reggaeton song Qué Pena by Maluma and J Balvin, very famous Colombian singers. 🎤We talk about the two different ways to say to know in Spanish and how we use it depending on the situation.In this episode you’ll learn:How to use ...  Show more

What happens when a trip that was supposed to be a relaxing getaway goes completely off the rails?In this episode, find out how a travel plan gone wrong led to an unexpected solo adventure in the beautiful, historic city of Cartagena, Colombia.This story starts with a desperate, ...  Show more

In this episode, Yohenia shows us a very popular song from Cuba due to its great historical significance. 🇨🇺Let's listen to the lyrics of the song Guantanamera, a Cuban classic of the musical genre Son. 🎶In this episode you’ll learn:The difference between the musical genres So ...  Show more