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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 - 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.
Del taco al tango - Mexico and the war on drugs
Today we talk about the situation in Mexico. The violence is alive. We are providing you information on the people living there. How bad is it really down there? We know what the media tells us, but is this all true? Find out what is the SpanishPod's team opinion.
Del taco al tango - Cuento-El final del laberinto
Bienvenido a nuestro club de cuentos. SpanishPod les cuenta un cuento sobre reflexiones de la familia, de la infancia. Es un cuento entretenido y algo obscuro. Esperemos que les guste. Es un cuento escrito por Víctor Suárez Nicolás de Argentina.
Del taco al tango - La Guerra Sucia
"La Guerra Sucia" or the "Dirty War" as it was called in English, remains an important part of Argentinian culture and history. During this time Argentina was a dictatorship and governments throughout South America were reacting to events of the Cold War. Today we're discussing this sad chapter of Latin American history.
Del taco al tango - A beber con SpanishPod
Today we're teaching you about mixes, cocktails and special concoctions from different parts of the Spanish-speaking world. Want to have a "piña colada", "un mojito" or even a "calimocho"? Come to Studio Fiesta and get some advice for good drinks from the team!
