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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 - Soraya's Colombia
Columbia, land of the famous aguardiento, where music makes your body dance, and of course where Ugly Betty got her start. We are going to Colombia with Soraya. We talk about Gabriel Garcia Marquez, vallenato, tintico, and more.
Del taco al tango - Carrete chileno
In today's podcast we'll hear how to speak CHILEAN! That's right, we'll her some slang most used in Chile. Words like "filo", "curado" and "carrete". Do you want to know what they mean? Listen and come with us to Chile!
Del taco al tango - It's all Fun and Games
Today in this podcast we will talk about games and toys we used to play in Mexico, Ecuador and Spain. We will sing songs, and share anecdotes of the games we shared as kids. Listen and tell us if you played the same games!
Del taco al tango - Amor Sin Destino XI
Today in Amor Sin Destino, Claudio Rigoberto and Fernando Tabasco are on their way Ecuador, but they might not make it... Meanwhile, Carlota Magdalena and Dra. Perpetua have a new plan! Hear it all on very own SpanishPod telenovela!
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.
