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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.
Latest Lessons:
Del Taco al Tango - Dancing the Cumbia
Marco from EnglishPod and our own Leo join Lili in Studio Fiesta to talk about the "cumbia," and infectious latin rhythm. They'll talk about different kinds of cumbias, how to identify a cumbia, and they'll also show you some basic cumbia dance steps. UPDATE: the tech team has asked me to not embed video in lesson introductions.... You'll find the video in the comments below. Enjoy!
Del Taco al Tango - La Charreada
Lili, Leo, and JP discuss the Mexican tradition of la charreada; the Mexican answer to rodeo. We'll talk about the events, the clothes, even the food and drink you can expect to find at the charreada.
Del Taco al Tango - The Tequila Show
Lili and Leo give Esti a new perspective on tequila, the infamous liquor of the agave plant. We talk about the making and appreciation of this drink, that's not just for spring break anymore!
Del Taco al Tango - Amor Sin Destino X
Today, we find out some details about Pedro Navaja's mysterious assignment for Fernando Tabasco. Also, Dr. Dolores Perpetua knows the truth about Ben Ganza's death; how will Carlota Magdalena get out of this one?
Del Taco al Tango - The Asia Correspondent
Asia reporter Zigor Aldama, joins us to talk about his hometown of Bilbao in Spain's Basque country; home of the famous Guggenheim, la ría, and all the different ways to get around in Bilbao. He also tells us about his adventures as an Asia reporter, as well as his coverage of natural disasters.
Del Taco al Tango - Piñatas
Liliana gets Esti, Leo, and Carmen the intern together to talk about the quintessential Mexican party game... the fabled piñata. We'll learn about this paper maché candy shell, as well as the songs that Lili and Leo sang at piñata time.
Del Taco al Tango - How we became SpanishPod
Today, on a very special Del taco al tango, Lili asks the team the question: how did you get to SpanishPod? How did we all end up in Shanghai, China, teaching Spanish online? And how was Lili's birthday party, by the way?
Del Taco al Tango - Marco's Ecuador
Today in the big podcast, Lili and Esti are joined by EnglishPod's Marco, who enthralls them with geography, Ecuadorian slang, and regional cuisine. ¡Está pleno!
Del Taco al Tango - Amor Sin Destino IX
Pedro Navajas is going to get what he wants from Fernando Tabasco one way or another. Dr. Dolores Perpetua is over Carlota Magdalena like a rash, but CCarlota Magadalena seems to know what she's doing....
Del Taco al Tango - Celebrando los muertos
Lili, Leo, and special guest Heidi have an all-Mexican discussion on the quintessentially Mexican celebration of el Día de los Muertos. They cover everything from el pan de muertos, to las calaveras, and everything in between, including a few words about la Catrina, the Lady of Death!
