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Del Taco al Tango is a show about the various cultural difference in Latin America; from Mexico to Argentina and everything in between! In this series, we will have guests from around Latin American sharing their slang, their national dishes, their jokes, and much more! We are trying not only to help you learn Spanish, but also to help you understand how we think, talk, and behave in the Spanish-speaking world.
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Del Taco al Tango - Y para cerrar con broche de oro
Ah, the memories! The title of today's show says it all. We decided to save the best for last - join Marco and Liliana as they discuss their time hosting new lessons at SpanishPod. We'll also be sharing some of our favorite funny moments with you in the form of bloopers. Enjoy!
Del Taco al Tango - El show de refranes
Do you really want to sound like a real Spanish speaker? Then you need to know how to talk like one! This is why we teach you some "refranes". Some Spanish sayings you can use and impress your friends.
Del Taco al Tango - Bebidas alucinógenas
In today's show we're talking about some plants and cacti that can be both powerful medicines and serious drugs. In Latin America there are numerous plant species that grow in the wild that can help you combat depression. Others create an intense hallucinogenic high. These traditional medicines have been used for thousands of years by indigenous groups. Tune in to learn all about them!
Del Taco al Tango - Matrimonio gay en América Latina
Hoy hablamos de un tema algo polémico. Creemos que es relevante, ya que America Latina tiene fama de conservador. En este show hablamos de los matrimonios homosexuales en varios países. Si les interesa el tema, son bienvenidos a escuchar el programa!
Del Taco al Tango - We will make you laugh!
In today's show we're going to be teaching you some Spanish-language jokes. Understanding a joke in your non-native language can be a real challenge - join us to give it a try! We also hope you'll share your own jokes with us in the comments of this show.
Del Taco al Tango - La cultura del café
Coffee is a big part of Latin American culture. This isn't just because we drink a lot of it, either! Many places in Latin America rank among the top producers of coffee in the world. Join us today was we discuss coffee production, kinds of coffee, and our shared love for this delicious beverage!
Del Taco al Tango - El puro cubano
Listen to our lesson and learn about Cuban cigars. Maybe you don't smoke but you can still learn about Cuba culture around one of their most important export prodcut: Habanos.
Del Taco al Tango - La inmigración de América Latina (Parte 2)
This is the second part of the our short series entitled "Immigration to Latin America." We're here today talking about the nations we didn't touch on in our last show: Peru, Chile and Argentina, among others.
Del Taco al Tango - La inmigración de América Latina (Part 1)
Where do Latinos comes from? Who are our ancestors? Why do you sometimes find blondes in Peru or Asian traits in Cuba. Today we take you back in history and explained the immigration to America Latina. This show will be in two parts. Stay tuned for the second part.
