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    Episode 32: Possessives, Part 2 - Possessive Adjectives and Pronouns

    Episode 32: Possessives, Part 2 - Possessive Adjectives and Pronouns

    In today's episode, we return to the Spanish Possessives (Possessive Adjectives and Possessive Pronouns) to do a little bit of a deeper dive into how they are used. This is the last episode I'll be posting before I go on maternity leave, which is a bit bittersweet.

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    Resources for This Episode:

    “Possessive Adjectives,” by Lawless Spanish. https://www.lawlessspanish.com/grammar/adjectives/possessive-adjectives/

    “Possessive Pronouns,” StudySpanish.com. https://studyspanish.com/grammar/lessons/posspro

    “Spanish Possessive Pronouns,” by CO Langauge. https://www.colanguage.com/spanish-possessive-pronouns

    “Neither Masculine nor Feminine: Using the Neuter Gender in Spanish: Neuter Usually Refers To Concepts Or Ideas, Not Concrete Things,” by Gerald Erichsen on May 19, 2018 for ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/neither-masculine-nor-feminine-3078136

    “Possessive Adjectives – Long Forms” by Lawless Spanish. https://www.lawlessspanish.com/grammar/adjectives/possessive-adjectives-2/

    “Possessive Pronouns,” by Lawless Spanish. https://www.lawlessspanish.com/grammar/pronouns/possessive-pronouns/


    Further Resources:

    “Cuyo-Relative Adjective,” by LawlessSpanish.com. https://www.lawlessspanish.com/grammar/adjectives/relative-adjective/

    “Relative Adjectives: Cuyo, Cuya, Cuyos, Cuyas,” StudySpanish.com. https://studyspanish.com/grammar/lessons/reladjcuyo

    “They Dance, You Dance, We Dance: Your Groovy Guide to 8 Types of Spanish Pronouns,” by Rosie Hilder from FluentU. https://www.fluentu.com/blog/spanish/spanish-pronouns/

    Episode 31: Comedy Break from COVID-19 (Spanish Comics)

    Episode 31: Comedy Break from COVID-19 (Spanish Comics)

    Are you feeling like the world is topsy-turvy, full of chaos and uncertainty? Well, it definitely is. But if you're like me and could use a bit of a mental break, let's talk about some key COVID-19 terms and then move on to some fun comic strips in Spanish!

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    Further Resources:

    CDC Resource on COVID-19 in English . https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/2019-ncov-factsheet.pdf

    CDC Resource on COVID-19 in Spanish. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/2019-ncov-factsheet-sp.pdf


    Comics in Spanish: 

    -Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson. https://www.gocomics.com/calvinandhobbesespanol/2014/04/26

    -Garfield by Jim Davis. https://www.gocomics.com/garfieldespanol/2014/04/26#.U7pEiZR_uSp

    -Dilbert by Scott Adams. https://www.gocomics.com/dilbert-en-espanol/2014/04/22

    -Baby Blues by Rick Kirrkman and Jerry Scott. https://www.comicskingdom.com/baby-blues-spanish/archive


    Spanish Comics: 

    -Macanudo by Liniers. https://www.comicskingdom.com/macanudo-spanish

    -Mafalda by Quino. http://toda-mafalda.blogspot.com/

    Episode 30: Possessives, Part 1 - Introduction

    Episode 30: Possessives, Part 1 - Introduction

    Today's episode is a quick introductory to Spanish Possessives (i.e., my / mine, your / yours, our / ours, etc.).

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    Research Resources:

    “Possessive Pronouns,” StudySpanish.com. https://studyspanish.com/grammar/lessons/posspro



    Further Resources:

    “Cuyo-Relative Adjective,” by LawlessSpanish.com. https://www.lawlessspanish.com/grammar/adjectives/relative-adjective/

    “Relative Adjectives: Cuyo, Cuya, Cuyos, Cuyas,” StudySpanish.com. https://studyspanish.com/grammar/lessons/reladjcuyo

    “They Dance, You Dance, We Dance: Your Groovy Guide to 8 Types of Spanish Pronouns,” by Rosie Hilder from FluentU. https://www.fluentu.com/blog/spanish/spanish-pronouns/

    Episode 29: Valentine's Day in Latin America

    Episode 29: Valentine's Day in Latin America

    How do they celebrate Valentine's Day in Latin America? Let's find out!

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    Research Resources:

    “A Fun Guide to Hispanic and Latin Valentine’s Day Culture!” by Teleflora Blog, January 17, 2016. https://blog.teleflora.com/a-fun-guide-to-hispanic-and-latin-valentines-day-culture/

    “How Valetnine’s Day is Celebrated Throughout Latin America” by E M E de Mujer. https://en.emedemujer.com/lifestyle/latinos-celebrate-valentines-day-around-world/

    “Valentine’s Day Traditions in Latin America” by Spanish Marks, February 14, 2016. https://www.spanishmarks.com/blog/valentines-traditions-latin-america/

    “5 Latin American Traditions to Make Valentine’s Day More Romantic” by Latin Post, KJ Mariño, February 5, 2016. https://www.latinpost.com/articles/113569/20160205/5-latin-american-traditions-valentine-day-more-romantic.htm}

    “Love Miscellany: Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Love” by Deborah A. Levine. Google Book, pgs. 17-19. https://books.google.com/books?id=62bv413irSMC&pg=PA17&lpg=PA17&dq=how+do+they+celebrate+valentine%27s+day+in+Ecuador+serenade&source=bl&ots=NCPmQOp9Yt&sig=ACfU3U3etWkVGB4GmAPIFKG1yIegrsgsPw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiAvqbWiNrnAhWNvJ4KHUW1DVMQ6AEwCnoECAoQAQ#v=onepage&q=how%20do%20they%20celebrate%20valentine's%20day%20in%20Ecuador%20serenade&f=false

    “Semana de la Dulzura: Una Golosina Por Un beso” by A24 a las 6, Uploaded to YouTube July 3, 2013. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxkH7Rbtu5U

    “Semana de la Dulzura” by ClippingTVArgentina, uploaded to YouTube July 1, 2015. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kVjGJp_CzM

    “Guide to Valentine’s Day in Latin America” by Class Adventure Travel, South America Travel Blog, February 13, 2014. https://www.classadventuretravel.com/guide-valentines-day-latin-america/

    Spanish Answers, Episode 4: Valentine’s Day Special!
     https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd1b2b3e

    Episode 27: Three Fun Phrases!

    Episode 27: Three Fun Phrases!

    In today's episode, the first real one of the year, we'll do a cultural detour to examine three fun Spanish phrases from Mexico!

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    Research Resources:

    Interesting forum discussions on the meaning of the third phrase https://forum.wordreference.com/threads/ya-est%C3%A1s-peinada-pa-atr%C3%A1s.672881/ and https://forum.wordreference.com/threads/ya-est%C3%A1s-peinada-pa-atr%C3%A1s.672881/

    Episode 24: Spanish Christmas Songs!

    Episode 24: Spanish Christmas Songs!

    'Tis the Christmas Season! Let's celebrate by looking at some awesome, beautiful, fun Christmas Songs (in Spanish, of course)! :)

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    Research Resources:

    “Mi Burrito de Belen” with Spanish lyrics - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5JABscKyFg

    -English Translation - https://www.mamalisa.com/?t=es&p=623 

    “Mis Deseos / Feliz Navidad” by Il Volo, featuring Belinda. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ndusw5PhJE

    -Different versión of the song (with Thalia, featuring Michael Bublé), but English and Spanish lyrics. https://lyricstranslate.com/en/mis-deseos-feliz-navidad-my-wishes-merry-christmas.html-0


    “Rodolfo el Reno de la Nariz Roja” by Thalia – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX4Y28AS0K0

    -Spanish and English Lyrics (and for a few other traditional English Christmas songs) - https://www.speakinglatino.com/6-traditional-english-christmas-carols-with-their-spanish-versions/#rudolfo


    “Va a Nevar” by Luis Miguel -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q__zbTV1cQE

    -Different version sung by Laura Pausini, but Spanish lyrics (you can also find the English translation) - https://lyricstranslate.com/en/laura-pausini-va-nevar-lyrics.html

    “Santa Claus Llegó a la Ciudad” by Emmanuel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCZFSnG--x8

    -Spanish lyrics and English translation, different version by Laura Pausini - https://lyricstranslate.com/en/santa-claus-lleg%C3%B3-la-ciudad-santa-claus-arrived-town.html


    “El Niño del Tambor (Edición Especial)” by Ángela Aguilar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9Bp6kbT_4o

    -Spanish lyrics and English translation, different version by Moderatto - https://lyricstranslate.com/en/el-ni%C3%B1o-del-tambor-child-drummer.html

    -I stumbled across another version by Coro Laus Deo that was also really great - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRWCqI7l49c&list=PLbgsX7UaNI_N9aeQvr8jA1TwapSoWY7zb&index=1


    “Los Peces en el Río” by Pandora - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w8HNsAtHAY

    -This is a great site – it gives you information on the song’s origins, the Spanish lyrics, the English translation, the singable English version, vocabulary and grammar help, etc. It’s not necessarily the same as what Pandora sings, but it’s close enough. - https://www.thoughtco.com/celebrate-with-los-peces-en-el-rio-3079487

    “Noche de Paz” by Matisse - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jGsyuj8_-Y

    -Spanish lyrics and English translation, different version by Estrella Morente - https://lyricstranslate.com/en/noche-de-paz-night-peace.html


    “Santa la Noche” by Majo y Dan - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KWKTZMzClg

    -Spanish lyrics - https://www.secuencias.com/songs/Majo-y-Dan/Santa-La-Noche/Santa-la-noche/

    -A more classic rendition by Lilly Goodman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TsG-kheQk4


    “Maria Sabias Que” by Tercer Cielo, with Spanish lyrics - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz3DsqjK3uI

    -English version by Pentatonix - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifCWN5pJGIE

    Episode 23: Thanksgiving!

    Episode 23: Thanksgiving!

    Since Thanksgiving is right around the corner, let's celebrate with some key vocab! Also, have you ever heard of the Mashed Potato Dance?

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    Research Resources:

    Wordreference.com

    Linguee.com

    “Dee Dee Sharp – Mashed Potato Time” uploaded by John1948ThreeC on July 13, 2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51eJ3-h86JQ

    “Original Mashed Potato Dance! Best #1 US Live TV Soul Music Video!” uploaded by ASite4u2c on March 26, 2015. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtY-pQjvYWs

    Episode 21: Snow-Related Words!

    Episode 21: Snow-Related Words!

    Because it's snowy in Colorado, today we're talking about snow and words related to it. BRRRR!!!

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    Research Resources:

    “7 bebidas y Snacks típicos de Argentina que tienes que probar,” by webmater in Argentina Culture from Amauta, Spanish School Blog. October 30, 2015. https://www.amautaspanish.com/blog/7-bebidas-y-snacks-tipicos-de-argentina-que-tienes-que-probar/

    “¿Y si hacemos un muñeco? - Disney Frozen // LATINO HD,” Uploaded by Grecia:3 on February 8, 2014, from Disney’s Frozen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6TK7lcS_ow

    “Frozen - Hazme un muñeco de nieve (1080p) [Castellano],” uploaded by Ultimate Productions on February 7, 2017. From Disney’s Frozen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APxm6duzdwo