Los mejores podcasts de A2 Listening (2024)

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Episode 68 - A different sort of Thanksgiving this year 5:42

23d ago5:42

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Greg reflects on changing family circumstances and how this year, his wife and kids will not sit down with extended family to eat the traditional meal. Instead, Goyo will take his family to...a buffet? If you would like to hear more about Thanksgiving in its traditional sense, please go to Episode 23 of No Te Rindas Intermediate English Podcast. Su…

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67 - SPECIAL HALLOWEEN EPISODE for hispanohablantes - Witches and ghosts from the old South, USA 16:26

2M ago16:26

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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 …

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Episode 66: The language of employee evaluation - como los jefes miden el desempeño y describen la retroalimentación en inglés en EEUU a los trabajadores 28:34

2M ago28:34

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In this episode, Gabo y Goyo talk about the language of "employee evaluation" in American English, as well as some of the factors that affect evaluation, such as taking breaks and requesting leave. Support the showPor Greg and Gabriel Sanchez

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65 - Customer Service English, part 3 - spelling and giving phone customers concrete choices 23:37

3M ago23:37

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To access Milena's guide to spelling using the NATO phonetic alphabet: https://tinyurl.com/EnglishMadeSimple or visit her website at EnglishMadeSimple.net. In today's episode, Gabo y Goyo teach two ways to make oneself more clear in English to customers. Support the showPor Greg and Gabriel Sanchez

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64 - Mistakes in English that you will hear from NATIVE SPEAKERS -- errores comunes que cometen los nativos del inglés 33:12

3M ago33:12

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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 …

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63, Intermediate English - Compare these American words with their Australian counterparts! Interview with Milena of English Made Simple! Aprender cómo baño, carrito, quejarse y otros conceptos son diferentes ... 39:25

4M ago39:25

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Please listen to EnglishMadeSimple.net to hear Milena's podcast about English in Australia! 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 - holida…

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62 - Intermediate English - Olympics 2024 - We discuss Americans Simone Biles, Ilona Maher, sprinter Steven Sobino, and boxer Imane Khelif - Enseñamos inglés mientras hablamos de nuestras perspectivas ... 21:25

5M ago21:25

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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 f…

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61 - Intermediate English - does your pareja emotionally twist you backwards, upside down, or inside out? - al revés, con boca abajo, y con el lado interior hacia afuera 28:59

5M ago28:59

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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 **insi…

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60 - Intermediate English - Does he "make chores" or "do chores"? We commemorate number 60 with a re-broadcast of our most downloaded episode, about the word "do." 25:11

5M ago25:11

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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 h…

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59 - Intermediate English - La Velada del Año 4 - Our thoughts as two Americans about Streamers who box 13:21

5M ago13:21

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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 perspecti…

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58, Intermediate English: "Does she play tuba?" or "Do she play tuba?" Which one sounds good? How we use "do" in English questions and answers - Como utilizamos el verbo "do" para hacer preguntas ... 21:55

6M ago21:55

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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 …

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57 - Intermediate English: "You don't eat meat, don't you?" -- Expert English, or a rookie error? Como hacer preguntas en inglés de una manera nativa, parte uno 21:09

6M ago21:09

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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 …

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56, Intermediate English - Does "We don't have some milk" sound clumsy or silly in English? Cuando se usan "some," "few," "a little" en inglés 54:28

7M ago54:28

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Click the link to play our suite of Intermediate English games! Google Play store apps... 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 bet…

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55 - Intermediate English - What are 3 issues related to buying a house in the USA? Concepts in English related to real estate and loans! Como hablar de préstamos hipotecarios en inglés 41:12

8M ago41:12

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Click the link to play our suite of Intermediate English games! Google Play store apps... 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 mu…

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54 - Intermediate English - Do you survive in the wild or on the wild? - El vocabulario básico sobre la supervivencia si te estás perdido en el bosque 36:31

8M ago36:31

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Click the link to play our suite of Intermediate English games! Google Play store apps... 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…

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Episode 53, Intermediate English - We ask our Mexican friends if "norteamericanos" are warm or cold people! Episodio bilingüe con Mextalki que compara los de EEUU y Canadá con mexicanos 35:01

9M ago35:01

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--> Visita a nuestros invitados -- https://www.Mextalki.com 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 t…

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Episode 52, Bilingual Episode -- Entrevistamos a Sara de HandySpanish -- Comparamos la cultura de Valencia, España con la de El Sur de EEUU 40:35

9M ago40:35

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Escucha a nuestra invitada por HandySpanish.com y Insta @HandySpanish 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 n…

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51 - Intermediate English -- Is she my older sister or my oldest sister? Hablamos de cómo comparar las edades de personas y también de objetos 35:07

10M ago35:07

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Click the link to play our suite of Intermediate English games! Google Play store apps 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?" …

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Episode 50, Intermediate English - Bro Stories: The snacks, desserts, and breakfast treats of our childhood. Vocabulario acerca de las botanas, los postres y las delicias de desayuno de nuestra niñez 46:21

10M ago46:21

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Click the link to play our suite of Intermediate English games! Google Play store apps 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 ep…

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Episode 49, Intermediate English -- Our thoughts on Gringo Greetings! Saludos que vas a escuchar en EEUU 28:50

11M ago28:50

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Click the link to play our suite of Intermediate English games! Google Play store apps 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…

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Episode 48, Intermediate English: Idioms with "run," part 2! Más modismos que utilizan "run" 26:39

11M ago26:39

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We have a new name...¡No Te Rindas! Intermediate English Click the link to play our suite of Intermediate English games! Google Play store apps Please leave us a review! 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 me…

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Episode 47, Intermediate English - Bro Stories: Our favorite toys from Santa Claus! Dos hermanos se hablan de sus recuerdos navideños 37:05

12M ago37:05

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We have a new name....¡No Te Rindas! Intermediate English You can watch this episode as well as listen to it on our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NoTeRindasIntermediateEnglish Click the link to play our suite of Intermediate English games! Google Play store apps In this special episode, brothers Greg and Gabe fondly recall their fav…

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Episode 46, Intermediate English - Idioms that use the word "run," part 1 - Modismos que emplean "run" que significan "encontrarse con," "quedarse sin," y más 27:15

1y ago27:15

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We have a new name....¡No Te Rindas! Intermediate English Click the link to play our suite of Intermediate English games! Google Play store apps You know that "run" translates to "correr" in Spanish, but you may encounter some difficulty when "run" adds a preposition and no longer means "to move one's legs rapidly, such as when being chased by a be…

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Episode 45, Intermediate English: How to pronounce the most common verbs in the simple past -- como pronunciar estos verbos comunes y regulares en el pretérito simple 25:33

1y ago25:33

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Visit our page to play our suite of Intermediate English applications! Play-store-apps As you advance in your English, you will begin to feel more and more ready to describe actions in the past. In English, regular past tense forms end in "-ed." There are THREE ways to pronounce this suffix in English, however: -d, -t, and -id. In this episode, we …

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Episode 44, Intermediate English: Ways that Americans say good bye! Frases que usan los gringos para despedirse 27:33

1y ago27:33

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Visit our page to play our suite of Intermediate English applications! Play-store-apps It's frustrating to have a successful English conversation with someone but miss the slang or idiom that the other person uses to end the conversation and leave. Gabo and Goyo provide explanations and rich examples for these and other expressions: I've got to get…

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Episode 43, Intermediate English: Pronounce these common English words like a native! Pronunciar estas palabras como si fueras de EEUU 27:51

1y ago27:51

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Visit our page to play our suite of Intermediate English applications! Play-store-apps In this episode, Gabe and Greg demonstrate several words that often get overpronounced by those learning English. In many cases the words have lost vowel sounds over the centuries (a process called syncope) and thus are not pronounced as they are spelled. Words i…

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Episode 42, Intermediate English: Keep, part 1. Keep going, keep my motorcycle, keep warm, etc. La palabra "keep" - almacenar y aun más! 22:34

1y ago22:34

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Visit our page to play our suite of Intermediate English applications! Play-store-apps Some words in English have layers and layers of meaning, and "keep" is one such word. This episode begins our journey to explain those many meanings, with rich, humorous examples that will "keep" you listening. Today's episode focuses on these meanings of "keep":…

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Episode 41, Intermediate English: Expressions that use the word "hand" in English -- Unos modismos en inglés con "mano" 19:41

1+ y ago19:41

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Visit our page to play our suite of Intermediate English applications! Play-store-apps In English there are several expressions that use the word "hand" or "hands" that are not intuitive to those who know that "hand" quiere decir "mano." Gabo y Goyo intentan a explicar y dar ejemplos útiles (¿mañosos? jeje) de frases como "handy," "handily," "hands…

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Episode 40, Intermediate English: Bro Stories - Toys from our childhood -- Los juguetes de nuestra niñez (los 80 y 90) 36:20

1+ y ago36:20

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Visit our page to play our suite of Intermediate English applications! Play-store-apps When discussing the past, English speakers frequently use the expressions "used to" and "would ____" to talk about actions that were a regular part of life, referred to as the "imperfect" tense. In this episode, Gabo and Goyo talk about four kinds of toys and gam…

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Episode 39, Intermediate English: The vowels of an American accent - Hear the difference! Comparar la pronunciación de ti con la de nosotros 31:16

1+ y ago31:16

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Is American pronunciation confusing to you? Why do words get pronounced like that?? Would you like to sound more native when you speak English? In this episode, Gabo and Goyo demonstrate how vowels in English are often pronounced in a combination, despite a simple spelling. Words like "go," "program," and "milk" are often pronounced with an extra v…

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Episode 38, Intermediate English: Idioms that are very similar between English and Spanish - Algunos modismos que o son iguales o muy, pero muy semejantes entre español e inglés 21:32

1+ y ago21:32

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Todos nosotros pasamos mucho tiempo estudiando un segundo idioma preocupándonos que nuestros instintos no serán correctos en el nuevo idioma (Ejemplo: "Tomar el pelo" no existe en inglés, como ya sabes). En el caso de estos siete modismos, tus conocimientos te prepararán muy bien para los sus correspondientes en inglés. Los modismos son: The Big Ap…

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Episode 37, Intermediate English - Giant gas stations, lunchtime, tamales, and Tajín - we compare Mexican and US cultural stuff! Episodio bilingüe! 40:22

1+ y ago40:22

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The coolest English lesson you will have this month! In this episode Greg and Gabe have a "sit down" (interview) with Alma, a mom from Villahermosa, Mexico who lives in Texas. She gives her perspective on all kinds of things American, echando luz sobre varios temas como el ritmo de vida en EEUU, her taste in barbecue, big American portion sizes, an…

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Episode 36, Intermediate English: Saw, chop, and break - Part 2 of our series about words similar to "cortar" 31:03

1+ y ago31:03

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In Episode 35, Greg and Gabe distinguished between "cut" and "slice," two words that are very similar but not identical. In this episode, they continue, making the distinction between "saw," (serruchar), "chop" (talar, trocear), and "break" (romper, descomponer, desintegrar). Si te aburre la mayoría de los materiales que enseñan inglés, prueba este…

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Episode 35, Intermediate English: Cut and slice - similar, yet different - Cortar y rebanar - hacemos las distinciones 26:54

1+ y ago26:54

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English, like Spanish, makes a distinction between the general act of cutting and the specific action of slicing. These words can confuse, however. Do you cut a slice, or slice a cut? Do scissors "cut" or "cuts"? If you slice your finger, what do you call the wound? Si te cortas el dedo, ¿cómo se llama la herida? Do you have a slice or a cut? Don't…

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Episode 34, Intermediate English: Expressions with the work "knock": Modismos que aumentarán tu dominio del inglés 24:04

1+ y ago24:04

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In this episode, we have identified uses of the word "knock" that are frequent in the US but tend not to translate directly into Spanish. Here are the modismos: she's a real knockout knock on the door don't knock it 'til you try it knock yourself out the school of hard knocks knock me over with a feather Gabo y Goyo explican los modismos y ofrecen …

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Episode 33: Intermediate English - We interview veteran English teacher "Inglés con el Güero"! ¡Entrevistamos al profesor erudito, Abel Atwater! 29:38

1+ y ago29:38

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Gabe and Greg so enjoy giving a platform to English teachers who have an impact in the Spanish-speaking world. Abel Atwater, English teacher, translator, interpreter, and former missionary, uses his deep knowledge of Spanish to support many students via group lessons and an incredible YouTube channel. Escucha como Abel empezó su carrera, explica su…

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Episode 32 - Intermediate English - the American diner: La fonda es una parte clave de la cultura gringa 36:21

1+ y ago36:21

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In English, a "diner" can be the person eating or a special place to go eat, as well. This episode is about the place, not the person. Diners are highly present in American popular culture (see our blog for examples) and are the setting for key moments in movies and series from cinemas all the way to my sofa. In this episode, Gabo y Goyo discuss th…

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Episode 31 - Intermediate English - We interview prominent English teacher, Astrojoc! ¡Entrevistamos al profesor y Tuitero, Astrojoc! 27:51

1+ y ago27:51

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In this episode, Gabo y Goyo interview a highly trained and successful English teacher who lives in Venezuela, José Manuel, mejor conocido como ASTROJOC. Although Astrojoc did not grow up in the US or Great Britain, for example, his mastery of English is native-like and we examine a little bit about how he sounds so natural when he speaks. We ask h…

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Second season begins! Episode 30 - Intermediate English: Idioms that use "water" and "wet"! Modismos que emplean la palabra agua 17:35

1+ y ago17:35

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Review our show and win $20 US! Easy money! In this episode, Goyo and Gabo go over four expressions that use the words "water" or "wet." Their actual meanings have little or nothing to do with H2O! The words/expressions are "under water," "carry water," "hold water," and "wet behind the ears." Support the show…

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Season 1 finale! Episode 29 - Under, below, beneath, and underneath: Como distinguir los usos de estas palabras similares 27:14

2y ago27:14

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As we get better in a new language, we come across words or phrases that are persistently hard to distinguish due to their similar usage. Under, below, beneath, and underneath are mostly synonymous, but in this episode we peel apart the subtle distinctions between these words as they are used in American English. We also review some common phrases …

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Episode 28 - The word "call"- más que "llamar" y "llamada" - with special guest, Jeanne Stegall Keene! 33:10

2y ago33:10

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Resulta que "call" es parte de una gran variedad de modismos en inglés. En este episodio, Gabo y Goyo definen y ofrecen ejemplos de estas frases: call it a day call it quits it’s your call call the shots that’s the pot calling the kettle black Ninguno tiene que ver con el teléfono, jeje. Explican todo. ¡Es más, No Te Rindas Podcast celebra su anive…

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Episode 27 - Man, dude, guy, fella: What's the difference? Como distinguir entre los varios sinónimos para "male" en inglés estadounidense - with special guest Chalese Perry! 48:14

2y ago48:14

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English has many words to use as a substitute for the word "male." In this episode, Gabe and Greg discuss man, dude, guy, boy, fellow, homeboy/homie, gentleman, and bro. Which ones are formal? Which ones are appropriate if females are included in a group? Which ones are offensive if used incorrectly? Goyo and Gabo break down each word with examples…

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Episode 26: Customer Service language, part 2! Como hablar con clientes en inglés estadounidense gentilmente 29:53

2y ago29:53

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¿Te interesa trabajar con clientes gringos? Have you thought of preparing for remote work on a "help desk" while living in your country? This episode teaches several expressions that are taught in corporate training to new help desk agents. This episode will help you to understand the service culture in the US. Expressions used: "I can look into th…

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Episode 25: Mean and Bet - Two words, many meanings - "mean" and "bet": Mucho más que "cruel" y "un apuesto" 37:29

2y ago37:29

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Si quieres lograr el nivel B1 en tu comprensión del inglés, sabes que tendrás que empezar a distinguir entre los varios sentidos de una palabra (o frase) en varios contextos. In this episode, we converse in understandable English, supported with some Spanish, about how "mean" can signify "cruel," "to do on purpose" (hacer a propósito), and other us…

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Episode 24: Acknowledgement, disagreement, and astonishment in informal American conversation - El reconocimiento, desacuerdo y asombro en la conversación informal (el inglés estadounidense) 24:13

2y ago24:13

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Si quieres fluír mejor en conversación informal con gringos, checa este episodio y conecta sus ideas con tus ideas más hábilmente usando estas respuestas comunes. El episodio no solo enfatiza el vocabulario, cual no es avanzado, sino también la pronunciación y la inflección. Part of learning a language is sounding natural during the flow of a conve…

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Episode 23: Thanksgiving in the USA - Peregrinos, Pavo y Pelotas 31:54

2y ago31:54

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Thanksgiving is an unusual holiday because it is associated with the origins of the USA itself. Listen as Gabo and Goyo talk about the origins of Thanksgiving, their childhood memories of it, and the shopping tradition of "Black Friday," which is always the next day. Los orígenes de El Día de Acción de Gracias Regalos para la Navidad (y sus rebajas…

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Episode 22: Key English phrases for talking on the phone with American customers - ¿Cómo le puedo servir? 23:25

2y ago23:25

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Si te interesa trabajar con angloparlantes en el área de servicio al cliente, checa este episodio. If you are preparing for work as a customer service or help desk representative in a bilingual capacity, in this episode you will improve your ability to talk to American customers without provoking them to anger, unintentionally. Gabe, who manages a …

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Episode 21 - The useful verb "do," part deux! Más frases, más que "hacer" 21:49

2y ago21:49

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In episode 10, Gabo and Goyo explained several popular uses of the word "do" in English. In this episode, they explain English uses like: "to do business," a "do nothing," and "do the math." ¿Sabes la diferencia entre "do some exercises" en inglés y "hacer algunos ejercicios" en español? Chécalo. Por fin, ¡entra tu nombre en una rifa por una tarjet…

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Episode 20: English words to describe the experience of nature and camping 26:49

2y ago26:49

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El otoño en el sur de los EEUU es hermoso. Recently, Gabe and Greg reunited for a fun weekend of campfires, nature, and music, in the mountains of Tennessee. En este episodio, explicamos conceptos en inglés como "crackle," "pop," "sizzle," and "chitter." Todos tienen que ver con la naturaleza e ir de camping. Hear which forest animal frightened Gre…

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Episode 19: La Jerga Moderna de Gen Z: The American slang of today's young people! 33:07

2y ago33:07

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Lit, bet, cap, no cap: ¿Cómo, cómo? In today's episode, we talk with two of our children, ages 17 and 19, about words and phrases like these. Como hombres de Gen X, los anfitriones tratan de entender el sentido de esta jerga modern de sus hijos, y esto provoca mucha risa. Learn how to recognize slang from 2022 with us! Support the show…

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