Some feelings and moments are so uniquely captured in Spanish that English simply has no word for them. In this episode, we explore three beautiful Spanish words that reveal how language shapes the way we experience life.

🌟 Words We Cover:

Sobremesa – That magical time lingering at the table after a meal
Estrenar – The joy of wearing or using something for the first time
Empalagoso – When something is so sweet it becomes overwhelming

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Hola, amigos! In this casual conversation, Profesora Daniela answers questions about her healthy habits and goals for 2026. This is real, unscripted Spanish — perfect for learners who want to hear natural conversation between native and intermediate speakers.

What you'll learn: Vocabulary for resolutions and habits:

• propósitos, metas, ejercicio, lectura, desconectarse

How to talk about future plans: "

• Me gustaría..." / "Voy a..."

Cultural insight:

• Argentine book recommendation (Indias Blancas by Florencia Bonelli)

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Welcome to 2026! In this episode, Will and Profesora Daniela break down three different ways to talk about the future in Spanish — and when to use each one.

Whether you're making New Year's resolutions, planning a trip, or just dreaming about what's next, you'll learn:

• Voy a + infinitive — The everyday, conversational way to say "I'm going to..."
• El futuro tense — The more formal "I will..." construction
• Me gustaría — For expressing desires and hopes (the "honest" option, as Daniela calls it)

We also share vocabulary around routines, consistency, and healthy habits — plus our own goals for the year ahead.

What would you like to change in 2026? Practice with us!

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Are family traditions disappearing—or just evolving? In this episode, we talk about the passionate generational debate happening at millions of family tables across the Spanish-speaking world.

From Argentina's asado as a social institution to Mexico's syncretic pozole, we explore how food tells stories of migration, resilience, and identity. And amid all the change, one ritual remains untouchable: el brindis (the toast).

🍷 What we explore:

• The "culinary truce" between tradition and modernity
• Why the abuela is a living archive of culture
• The toast as a universal language of connection
• How to preserve traditions without making them feel like obligations

Final reflection: If you had to design a menu that represents who you are and where you come from... what story would your table tell?

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We're back with Part 2! Profesora Daniela shares even more surprising cultural differences between Argentina and the United States—from how people greet each other to attitudes about time, food, and daily life.

Whether you're planning a trip to Argentina, learning Spanish, or just curious about how cultures shape the way we live, these insights will change how you see both countries.

In this video:

• Greetings and physical contact
• The concept of time
• Dining culture and meal schedules
• Social gatherings and friendship
• Everyday surprises that catch Americans off guard

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In this episode, Will and Profesora Daniela reunite to explore how Christmas celebrations differ between Argentina and the United States. Spoiler: one country has snow and cozy fireplaces... the other has beach weather and a very sweaty Santa.

We cover holiday vocabulary, cultural traditions, gift-giving customs, and why Argentines wait until after midnight to open presents.

Perfect for Spanish learners who want real conversations with real cultural context.

¡Felices fiestas!

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What happens when an entire culture transforms the holiday season into one giant sobremesa—that beloved Latin tradition of lingering at the table long after the meal is over? In this episode, we explore why la Navidad colombiana is so much more than lights and gifts—it's a month-long ritual that begins with millions of candles illuminating the streets on el Día de las Velitas (December 7th) and builds through nine consecutive nights of family gatherings called las novenas navideñas.

We discover how food functions as a map of regional identity: from tamales costeños served with tangy suero atoyac on the Caribbean coast, to the sacred national combination of natilla con buñuelos—crispy cheese fritters paired with a spiced, panela-sweetened custard that one source calls "una máquina del tiempo" (a time machine) straight back to childhood.

We also unpack the fascinating negotiation between generations: the grandfather's spontaneous parranda vallenata with an accordion and a bottle scraped like a guacharaca, coexisting with the grandkids' Amazon gifts under a plastic tree. It's a dualidad cultural driven not by ideology, but by love.

Can the smell of cinnamon and the sound of an improvised accordion preserve la memoria afectiva of a community in an increasingly digital world? Join us for this deep dive into a celebration where tradition doesn't break—it bends.

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Think you can communicate in Argentina just by speaking Spanish? Think again! 🙌

In this video, Profesora Daniela teaches Will the most common Argentinian gestures that locals use every single day. From expressing disbelief to signaling "let's go," these hand movements are essential for truly understanding Argentinian culture—and you won't find them in any textbook!
Whether you're planning a trip to Buenos Aires, want to connect with Argentinian friends, or just love diving deep into the cultural side of Spanish, this video will have you gesturing like a porteño in no time.

What you'll learn:
✋ The most essential Argentinian hand gestures
🤔 What they actually mean (some might surprise you!)
🗣️ When and how to use them naturally
🇦🇷 Cultural context behind each gesture

Perfect for intermediate Spanish learners who want to go beyond words and truly communicate like a native!

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