Listen, Smile, Y ¡No Te Rindas!: Recent Episodes
Greg and Gabriel Sanchez
English podcast for hispanohablantes who want to improve their conversational American English via listening comprehension. Two brothers converse twice a month to give relaxed, humorous examples of culture, vocabulary, and personal stories. Si eres un estudiante intermedio de inglés, prueba a nuestro show para oír conversaciones auténticas dadas para una audiencia latina.
Debido a que estoy viajando en México, no tengo un nuevo episodio este mes.
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In this episode Goyo focuses on popular idioms that use "strike" and "hit," but don't actually refer to anything violent. These include:
Strike while the iron is hot
Strike up a conversation
Hit me up
Hit the sack
and
Hit upon something
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In this episode, Goyo discusses a informal practice that is common in English. When speaking emphatically about what someone has said, a speaker will omit the word "said" and introduce the quote with the words "like" or "all." Check it out!
If you want your kids to learn English, show them my YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/@wheredoesgarygo?si=W-dgov3IRnBmJQ5x
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English can be a bit cruel in how it is spelled. Through a process known as "syncope," words get pronounced by native speakers in a shorter, more efficient fashion than how they are spelled. This episode focuses on these examples:
- Chocolate
- Interesting
- Clothes
- Comfortable
- Average
- Vegetable
- Camera
- Every
Are you interested in your child learning English? I also produce an animated, musical program for elementary school children that is very, very basic. Enjoy!
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In this episode, we discuss how houses are placed into neighborhoods in the USA versus in Spain. This discussion occurs with a prominent Spanish teacher from Valencia, Spain, and therefore the episode is in Spanish.
If you have children and you want them to learn English, check out "Where Does Gary Go?", my Youtube channel for kids. I am currently producing episode three, "Gary is sick," and composing a new song about feeling ill, written in very basic English. Happy February!
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In this episode, Greg distinguishes how Americans state their goals for the New Year, and how those expressions often don't translate directly into Spanish. The expressions today include: Lose weight, get your act together, eat more healthy, and spend less money.
Where Does Gary Go? - my new show that teaches English to children, is available here:
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Saludos!
If you or those in your circle wish to have some help in teaching English to children, please go check out "Where Does Gary Go?" on Youtube! I am very enthusiastic about this new project. The show features animation, original music, pronunciation help, and likeable characters to catch a child's attention and keep it!
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Because of cars and homes often surrounded by gardens and grass, Americans don't spend time near each other like people who live in areas with denser housing and more public transportation. In this episode, Goyo discusses how through church activities, kids' sports, and festivals, Americans still get together to fulfill social needs.
Where Does Gary Go? - my new children's show on YouTube that teaches English, will be available starting on December 29, 2025!
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En este episodio, el Profe Goyo ofrece muchas razones para darte un poco de perdón sobre tu viaje con idiomas. Escucha para aprender de como:
cometes más errores al principio de conversaciones, y por eso, que siempre se empieza sintiendo ridículo;
te equivocas cuando hablas fuera de los contextos conocidos, pero también dentro de una situaciones en las cual tienes mucha experiencia;
usar los momentos avergonzonsos para avanzar tu uso del idioma;
balancear "practicar" y "estudiar" con "procesar temas de tu gusto."
Gracias por escuchar. "Where does Gary Go?" empieza ¡dentro de dos meses!
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In 1864, the US Army was marching towards Atlanta, GA, a major railroad intersection, to defeat the Confederates who had seceded from the US. Blocking their path was Kennesaw Mountain. The federal troops both charged up the mountain and around it to break the lines of the rebel army.
In 2003, a young man and his friend decide to camp on Kennesaw Mountain because they hear that it might have ghosts. They sneak onto the park site and spend the night. What they see and hear changes them forever.
Esta historia ficticia usa vocabulario de los fantasmas y la guerra para enseñar inglés. En el episodio, nota estas palabras intermedias y sus traducciones:
stony → pedregoso (lleno de piedras)
chores → quehaceres / tareas del hogar
lantern → linterna de camping / farol
tent → tienda de campaña
suspenders → tirantes
cannon → cañón
glowing → brillante / resplandeciente
trench → trinchera
rag dolls → muñecas de trapo
sternly → severamente / con seriedad
ESTE EPISODIO CONTIENE TEMAS MADUROS Y CONCEPTOS DE TERROR. NO ES RECOMENDADO PARA NIÑOS.
¡Que disfruten!
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Look for a new Halloween episode on the second Sunday in October! And in December, 2025, search "Where does Gary go?" on Youtube for my new show that teaches beginning English to primary-school children!
Episode 67:
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 to be separated by war.
Este episodio emplea mucho español a lo largo de la narración. Aprenderás conceptos en inglés de Halloween y también un poco de la historia de nuestra Guerra Civil (1861-1865).
Vocabulario de El Halloween en español
La cultura e historia de los Estados Unidos
Teach English through stories
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In today's story, a little girl disobeys her mother and makes a mess. How will she clean it before her mother comes home?
Vocabulary developed: tissue, wipe, paper towel, rag, shop towels, and more.
Also, Goyo makes two big announcements for both "Halloween English" and his new project, a children's show on YouTube that teaches beginner English!
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In this episode, Gabo y Goyo discuss and demonstrate certain very American principles for talking on the phone with customers in English.
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In this episode, Goyo demonstrates, in context, the use of the following weather expressions:
It's so hot you could fry an egg on the sidewalk
Hotter than blue blazes
Hotter than a 2 dollar pistol
It’s not so much the heat, it’s the humidity
"Pouring" rain
It is raining cats and dogs
It's raining like a cow pissing on a flat rock
It's raining to beat the band
and
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The No Te Rindas Intermediate English Stories Podcast publishes one episode a month, on the first Sunday of the month.
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In this episode, I will discuss
Heads up - play with a good attitude
vs.
Heads up - a warning
vs.
Heads up - a smart move, play, or decision.
This episode is full of understandable, concrete concepts that are aided by music, sound effects, and more. Thanks for listening.
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Using a brief story about a practical joke (or prank) between employees in an office, Greg demonstrates the use of phrases like "fooling around," "joking around," and "pulling your leg."
Greg will now present one short story per month to teach the English lessons on NoTeRindasPodcast.US. Gabe has a new job and schedule, so he will not be part of the podcast for the foreseeable future. :(
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No Te Rindas is having some difficulty with equipment right now and will return as soon as possible with a new episode about the language of playing pranks on others. Sorry for the bad news!
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"Do" she play tuba or "does" she play tuba? A diferencia del español, es necesario en ciertas preguntas usar el verbo auxiliar "do." This episode gives examples, repetition, and a quiz at the end!
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Mike Benjamin (www.youtube.com/@MikeBen) has dedicated the most recent years of his life to learning and teaching language. As an English speaker, he has learned so much Spanish (you can watch his progress on his YouTube channel) since 2020 that he now leads a group of Conversational Spanish students as their language coach. As a lover of both Hispanic cultures and also learning language, he chose to change his profession from Math teacher over to English (as a Foreign Language) teacher. Mike is an inspiration to others.
In this interview, Mike discusses his journey from knowing little Spanish in early 2020 to having regular conversations and friendships with Latinos in several countries. Finalmente, detalla las tendencias que ha observado en su propio salón en cuanto a ciertos errores comunes en inglés que cometen sus estudiantes.
Mike interviewed Goyo in the summer of 2024 on his channel. If you would like to hear about Greg's journey as a Mexican American, find that episode here: https://youtu.be/JJTIzrMBIwM?si=M0aBoe7B0kOCJQPw
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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.
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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 to be separated by war.
Este episodio emplea mucho español a lo largo de la narración. Aprenderás conceptos en inglés de Halloween y también un poco de la historia de nuestra Guerra Civil (1861-1865).
Vocabulario de El Halloween en español
La cultura e historia de los Estados Unidos
Teach English through stories
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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.
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In today's episode, Gabo y Goyo teach two ways to make oneself more clear in English to customers.
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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 things
Her and I
and more! ¡Chécanos!
Outside resources used:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Oe6HUgrRlQ&t=723s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=349_4DFb0B4&t=2049s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUUVKHMQl5U&t=717s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWGG9YJXsy8&t=1314s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcn7D2DRtPU&t=4021s
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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 - holiday for us is a day on the calendar
Trolley — shopping cart
Whinge — complain
Queue — line
Arvo -- afternoon
More than just a list, this episode will give you context, show you how our conversations flow, and help you with your listening comprehension as you develop your ability to speak.
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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 following.
Mientras Goyo y Gabo platican de estos temas, también explican puntos de vocabulario claves y clarificar su uso de inglés. ¡Chécanos!
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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 inside out?
What really bothers Gabe when it is upside down?
¡Chécalo para escuchar las respuestas!
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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 house, and how Gabe is very, very different from Superman!
Thank you to our oyentes, followers on social media, and mecenas as we celebrate SIXTY episodes.
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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!
Other concepts touched on in the show:
Yosoyplex
El Mariana
El Estadio Bernabéu
Jake Paul
Marina Rivers vs. Rivers GG
Chuggaaconroy
Stampy Longnose
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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 two books a week? --> Yes, I do.
Listen to this episode to hear how Greg's rude neighbor insists on playing the trumpet, even though she plays extremely badly! By the end of the episode, you will be more comfortable asking and answering questions with both "do" and "does." As a bonus, Greg and Gabe also give multiple examples of "don't" and "doesn't"!! Pow!
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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 this construct works but also provide rich, humorous, contextualized examples to allow this ability to "stick in your brain."
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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 between few and a few, and little versus a little.
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Entrevistamos al Sr. Ángel Del Valle, un experto en el campo de los préstamos hipotecarios en los EEUU. Él explica en inglés y español:
- La tasa de interés actual
- El nivel usual del abono inicial
- El periodo usual de tiempo para pagar los préstamos
y mucho más. If you would like to know more about how Americans purchase homes, as well as how these financial concepts are said in English,...¡Chécalo!
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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 con frustración, checa nuestro episodio como un recurso para prepararte.
In this episode, we focus on the vocabulary of personal items such as lighter, backpack, raincoat, and whistle. We also discuss vocabulary related to boiling water, dipping (sumergiendo) a bottle in contaminated water, and straining (colando) water through your socks (calcetas) -- Delicious! :D
Después de familiarizarte con el vocabulario en el podcast, Gabo sugiere que pruebes estos tres canales como ejemplos de buenos maestros de como sobrevivir pero también de voces claras en inglés:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrGDtP-6uKo <---American accent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpXeaUASCFI <---English accent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKJ3mq_kFYY <---American accent
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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 the metro. En el episodio Gabo y Goyo hablan mucho español con sus amigos y explican ciertos conceptos claves en inglés. ¡Chécalo!
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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 nos portamos con nuestros vecinos como ella ha observado en las pelis y programas de televisión. Comparamos el horario español con el nuestro y como los dos lugares han cambiado después de COVID. Por fin, Gabo le pregunta de la popularidad de aplicaciones como Tinder en España (y las comparamos con las de aquí. Una pista -- ¡Gabo las odia!)
This is a very special episode and we are so thankful to Sara for coming on the show. We also spoke to her on her show, which we hope you will go listen to.
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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?"
How do you describe someone's age in a respectful manner in English?
En este episodio, comparamos el vocabulario sobre la edad. En inglés, hay ciertas tendencias diferentes que en español que Goyo y Gabo explican con ejemplo, traducción y humor. Chécalo.
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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 episodio para recibir ejemplos del vocabulario del postre, pan dulce y la preparación.
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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 hacerte más cómodo con saludos que son comunes pero a lo mejor no académicos.
Can you already answer these 3 questions?
1. Which word tells you that an English speaker is greeting you?
2. What's the difference between "good evening" and "good night"? (Una pista - la respuesta correcta no será "la hora")
3. What common greeting in Spanish sounds truly strange if translated directly into English?
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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 meaning to "engañar a tu pareja" as its secondary meaning! Si hablas español y estudias inglés, checa nuestro podcast para escuchar usos en contexto y con un toque ligero.
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We have a new name....¡No Te Rindas! Intermediate English
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In this special episode, brothers Greg and Gabe fondly recall their favorite Christmas mornings together, including the birth of this podcast over 35 years ago!
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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 bear."
These idioms, examples of "phrasal verbs," are many. Today, Goyo y Gabo talk about these three:
run into
run out of
run something by you
Nuestro podcast apoya a los que hablan español y quieren mejorar su inglés. Ocupamos el espacio entre el principiante y el proficiente (los que, por ejemplo, ya pueden seguir mejorando por los medios completamente compuestos en inglés, como películas de Hollywood o la prensa popular como The New York Times.) Si puedes entender inglés al nivel básico, pero beneficiarías del uso de español, sinónimos, y un estilo "relax," checa nuestro programa. Hoy hablamos de tres modismos que emplean la palabra "run."
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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 provide many humorous and easy-to-understand examples of this variety of sounds. The verbs featured in this episode include:
called
seemed
cleaned
looked
asked
finished
and
wanted
Este episodio presenta algunos de los verbos más comunes en inglés, enfocando en el sufijo "-ed" y cuando se lo pronucia o "-d," "-t," o "-ed." Gabo y Goyo usan anécdotas y humor para proveer contexto y repetición.
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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 going
I think I should call it a night
I gotta hit the road
I'm out
I gotta jet
I gotta head out
Por escuchar este episodio se puede detectar más facilmente como los de EEUU declaran que quieren irse. Chécalo.
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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 in this episode include:
family
comfortable
vegetable
interest
thumb
plumber
climb
The brothers also provide alternatives to saying these words at all when you are in informal contexts (for example, "fam" is often substituted for "family").
Déjanos un recado de tí practicando un concepto del podcast y a lo mejor lo tocaremos en un episodio en el futuro!
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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":
Store
Borrow and use (you can still keep my blender, for example)
Continue
and
Maintain
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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 down," and "under-handed."
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When discussing the past, English speakers frequently used 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 games that they used to play with when they would get together during holidays and summer vacations. They discuss the Nintendo 64 game GoldenEye, Star Wars toys, Transformers, and a dangerous war game that they used to do in their backyard that involved fire!
Listen, Smile, Y ¡No Te Rindas! es un podcast que ofrece conversaciones auténticas en un ambiente educacional, cordial, y entretenido. Suelen ofrecer una lista de vocabulario traducida antes de empezar la conversación, mucho uso de repetición, sinónimos y español para apoyar al estudiante, y una prueba al final para determinar lo que se haya quedado en la cabeza del oyente. Chécalo.
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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 vowel sound that is difficult to detect based on spelling alone.
They narrate various sentences and perform dialogs to illustrate what to listen for, all done with a light-hearted tone that will have you smiling while improving. Thanks to radio personality Elic Thomas for helping out with episode 39!
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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 Apple
Back and forth
A stick (para decir que alguien es flacucho)
Butterfingers
Ojiverde
Finger-lickin' good
Heartbreaker
Gabe and Greg use background music and sound to make the new a bit easier to process. They also mix in humor and Spanish to make your English lesson feel like less work than it has to be. Chécalo!
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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, and the cultural phenomenon of the highway superstore, Buc-ee's. She also talks about difference types of tamales, her family's favorite spices and sauces, and a special kind of McCormick's mayonnaise. Los presentadores y Alma usan partes iguales de español e inglés por todo el episodio para que sea fácil de entender para nuestra audiencia, los de nivel A2-B1, intermedio.
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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 episodio. Usamos música, humor, y sonidos para crear un ambiente que ayuda y en que puedes relajarte y aprender.
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Check our blog in the coming week (6/16/23 or later) to see the various idiomatic uses of "break" like "break out," "break up," and "break in."
We may do a third part to this series if listeners request it. Si te interesa aprender más sinónimos para "cortar," mándanos un email por Questions@NoTeRindasPodcast.US y dinos tus deseos. ¡Gracias!
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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 paper the way that an ax cuts wood? If you slice your finger, what do you call the wound? Si cortas tu dedo, ¿cómo se llama la herida? Do you have a slice or a cut?
Don't forget to read our blog at NoTeRindasPodcast.us for the many expressions in English that use the word "cut," like "to make the cut" or "to be cut out for." Chécalos.
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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 más de un ejemplo en cada caso. Si intentas mejorar tu inglés, prueba nuestro podcast para utilizar nuestro humor, experiencia, y buena metodología.
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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 filosofía de enseñanza, y cuáles son sus tips mejores para dominar un nuevo idioma. Chécalo.
Dado con este episodio es una transcripción gratis de la entrevista. Escríbenos por Questions@NoTeRindasPodcast.US para pedir una.
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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 the difference between a restaurant and a diner, both in how they feel to the patron (their atmosphere or environment) and what kind of food we eat there. Do you know American English words like "biscuit" and "hash browns?" Y ¿qué tal la definición de <
¿Cuál es más como un <
Explicamos todo. Chécalo.
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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 his best advice and tips for learning English in the modern age of the Internet and social media. His answers are professional, earnest, and easy to understand. Chécalo!
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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."
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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 that use the concept of "under" such as:
below deck
a good person, underneath
that job is beneath her,
and others! ¡Chécanos!
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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 aniversario (de primer año) con una visitante muy especial, la Sra. Jeanne Stegall Keene! Ella enseña clases virtuales de inglés y tiene muchos años de experiencia. ¡Escucha, sonríe, y aprende con nosotros!
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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 in 3rd person, 2nd person, and, in three cases, interjections.
Por tanta información cultural en este episodio, los presentadores han invitado a una visitante que es de otro género, generación, y orígen que ellos. Se llama Chalese Perry, y es profesora de inglés cerca de Atlanta, Georgia, en una secundaria. ¿Describirá que los usos que enseñan Gabe y Greg son iguales, or diferentes? Checa este episodio para oír conversación fascinante, relajada, y amigable.
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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 that for you" en vez de "I will do that,"
"You'll want to..." en vez de "You have to..."
"I wouldn't be able to" en vez de "I can't"
and
"Go ahead and" para suavizar un mandato.
Tags:
Intermediate English
B1 English
B2 English
La cultura en Los Estados Unidos
La cultura en EEUU
La cultura en EUA
Inglés intermedio
Aprender inglés
Inglés para gente que habla español
Inglés para hispanohablantes
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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 uses. Multiple examples are given in the warm, humorous, brotherly style that make Gabe and Greg fun and easy to listen to.
In part two, we discuss the word "bet," that has a wide variety of uses in English, including to place a wager (apostar), to show support for someone else's dilemma, and to say "OK." Like part one, Gabo y Goyo producen ejemplos auténticos que permiten que aprendas no solo del sentido de "bet," sino que también entiendas el flujo conversacional entre dos amigos.
Intermediate English
B1 English
B2 English
El flujo conversacional
Inglés intermedio
Aprender inglés
Inglés para gente que habla español
Inglés para hispanohablantes
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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 conversation. This episode demonstrates three types of conversational response for simple agreement, disagreement, and surprise (la incredulidad) or skepticism . Goyo y Gabo offer several contexts in a rich set of examples, and there is a review (or "quiz") at the end to test your recognition and memory.
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Tags:
Intermediate English
B1 English
B2 English
El flujo conversacional
Inglés intermedio
Aprender inglés
Inglés para gente que habla español
Inglés para hispanohablantes
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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)
Leer más acerca de El Día de Acción de Gracias en nuestro blog (5 de diciembre, 2022):
NoTeRindasPodcast.US/blog
Tags:
Intermediate English
B1 English
B2 English
La cultura en Los Estados Unidos
La cultura en EEUU
La cultura en EUA
Inglés intermedio
Aprender inglés
Inglés para gente que habla español
Inglés para hispanohablantes
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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 team at a help desk, gives his insight into phrases like:
"Bear with me..."
"I've done some checking..."
"Did I lose you?"
and others. With Greg acting as an unhappy customer and Gabe as the customer service agent, this episode takes you step-by-step through a brief exchange that you can listen to several times to be able to use the phrases yourself!
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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 tarjeta Visa por $10 (para el 22 de noviembre, 2022)!
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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 Greg! Entérate ya!
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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!
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Dude, epic, trippin'... These terms were popularized in the 1980s and should have disappeared by now, but they have not! Greg and Gabe discuss these terms and several others that are still heard in conversation, movies, and "Grand Theft Auto," jaja.
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The word "stick" is very popular in English in various forms and parts of speech. In this episode, we focus on phrasal verbs like "stick up for" and "stick by," as well as the idiomatic expression "a sticky situation." As Gabe and Gabe do sometimes, this show uses a single story (about an ex-boyfriend who sees his love out with another man) to provide context clues and narrative flow. Come see if our episodes are sticky in your brain!
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The verb "put" in English has many uses not parallel with "poner." This episode gives explanations and examples of put up (guardar), put up with (soportar), and put back (devolver). As always, Gabo y Goyo converse in an informative, relaxed style with effective context and repetition.
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"Suppose," "supposedly," and "supposed to" sound very similar in English but mean very different things. Listen as Gabe and Greg make clear the differences between these three (and more) through their stories, conversations, and use of both synonyms and Spanish equivalents.
Please recommend our show to a English-learning friend!
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The verb "to get" in English is so versatile, yet can be confusing, as you know. ¡"Get" quiere decir tanto! In this episode, we cover six common uses of "get," including "get" (to purchase), "get it" (entender), and "get home" (llegar a casa). Este episodio teje estos varios usos por una anécdota del hijo de Greg, Lucas. Cada explicación tiene contexto y apoyo. Checalo.
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Gabe has just returned from Mexico and Greg from Peru. In this episode, we use English to discuss four sets of observations about our travels, incluyendo la comida, el transporte, y la naturaleza. Hear what happens when Gabe's tour guide starts to get tired and can't use as much English as in the first part of the day, and how Greg met a real archeologist that worked in the ruins of Machu Picchu!
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Greg has just returned from a trip to the capital of the USA, Washington, DC! In this episode, we find out how he traveled in the city and how he describes in English the attractions of the nation's capital. Gabe también ha visitado Washington, y describe algunos recuerdos claves, incluyendo su visita a un museo que contiene un modelo gigantesco ¡de un mamut lanudo!
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Most students know that "hacer" can be used as both "do" and "make" in English. In this week's episode, we explore several examples with "make." Some of these translate from "hacer" in Spanish, others do not. Hear about Gabe's disappointing first date (ella no le hizo caso) and Greg's big trip to Perú in the coming weeks (él hace sus maletas y porque va a hacer un viaje). As a bonus, this episode also features terms in English that can be expressed with "hacer" in Spanish, but use neither "make" (nor "do") in English. ¡Entérate ya!
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When learning English, Spanish speakers learn to distinguish between "do" and "make" for the verb "hacer." 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 house, and how Gabe is very, very different from Superman!
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If you are interesting in working in an English-speaking environment, listen to this episode to hear us use vocabulary related to attendance, sexual harrassment, full-time work vs. part-time work, and punctuality. Gabe manages a team at a help desk and gives his insights, and Greg talks about stupid things he has done in past job interviews. ¡Chécalo!
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Most have an opinion about which is better, cats or dogs. Gabe and Greg share their views on their favorite pets, stressing terms of preference in English that will help those trying to improve. In the latter portion of the episode, Greg shares his preference for coffee with lots of cream and flavoring added to it. Discover if Gabe agrees!
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What time do people eat in the USA? In this episode, we discuss meal times, portion sizes, and tipping in restaurants. We also go over some food words like "grub," "vittles," and "I'm starvin' to death!"
Si quieres saber un poco más acerca de qué se come en los EUA y cuando, prueba este episodio. Además, platicamos sobre cierta jerga de este país que tiene que ver con la comida.
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Híjole, in English we love to use the word "up" to talk about mistakes! Gabe and Greg discuss "screw up," ''mess up,'' ''goof up," and other similar phrases, with examples in their typical humorous style. They also talk about how to describe the humility that comes after you have been embarrassed from making certain kinds of mistakes, such as ''eating crow,'' and "humble pie."
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Sometimes Gabe and Greg, two brothers, tell stories from their childhood as a way for students of English to experience the various past tenses. In this memory, Gabe recalls how both boys used ingenuity and fireworks (fuegos artificiales) to destroy antbeds (hormigueros). Sometimes, they paid a price for their travesuras and got a few bites (picaduras).
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From "feeling down," to "are you down?", this word has many meanings in English that don't just mean the opposite of "up." Gabe and Greg discuss several in this episode, including "something is going down," and "down for the count."
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Sometimes Gabe and Greg, two brothers, tell stories from their childhood as a way for students of English to experience the various past tenses. In this memory, Gabe recalls how as young boys they visited a creek (un arroyo) to transport tadpoles into a hole in their backyard (en su jardín).
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In this episode, we discuss how speaking with courtesy in English may be a little different than how one does it in Spanish. In addition to expressions that use "help," we also discuss idiomatic phrases, with examples, for phrases like "pitch in," "kick in," "hold the elevator," and others. Si ya estudias inglés al nivel intermedio, prueba nuestro show para ver si puedes entender y usar nuestro contenido.
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Our inaugural episode gives several examples of the word "play" that are common but may not translate directly to Spanish. If you are an intermediate English learner who speaks Spanish at home, perhaps you will enjoy our explanations and examples of "play along,'' ''get played," ''make a play for," and other uses.
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