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Ever since we got married, we wanted both of us to be able to travel to and live freely in each other’s country. That’s one of the main reasons why we decided to take the first step towards getting my Mexican citizenship, and that’s by getting Mexican residency. In this episode, we tell you more about the process, the cost, our experience, and everything you need to know about becoming a Mexican resident through marriage. Check it out here!Links:Blog post: How to Apply for Mexican Residency Fast055 - Mi Camino Hacia la Ciudadanía de EEUU Parte 1 | My Journey to U.S. Citizenship Part 1063 - Mi Camino a la Ciudadanía de EEUU Parte 2 | My Journey to U.S. Citizenship Part 2093 - ¿México ya no quiere más gringos? | Does Mexico not want any more gringos?Get 25% Off Trusted HousesittersOur Spanish Immersion RetreatsA Mexican Residency Do-It-Yourself Guide From Alex at the Backpacking BrunetteHow to Import Your Personal Goods to Mexico (Tax Free)Level up your Spanish with our Podcast MembershipGet the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a wordListen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrasesTest your comprehension with a multiple choice quizSupport the show

Chili pepper is so common in Mexican food, that the first question many people ask before taking a bite is “It is spicy?” In this episode, we explore Mexican chili peppers, where they come from, which ones are the hottest, and much more. ¡Al chile!Links:013 - La Comida Mexicana | Mexican Food025 - El Chocolate: Un Regalo de México al Mundo | Chocolate: Mexico's Gift to the World068 - Todo Sobre el Tequila | All About Tequila084 - Los Mejores Tacos del Mundo | The Best Tacos in the WorldLevel up your Spanish with our Podcast MembershipGet the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a wordListen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrasesTest your comprehension with a multiple choice quizSupport the show

¡Aguas! Mexican Spanish is well-known for its peculiar slang and unique sayings. In this episode, we go beyond “chido” and explain fifteen of the most common Mexican words and phrases. Links:021 - Español Callejero | Street Spanish086 - Las Groserias Mexicanas con Mextalki | Mexican Swear Words with MextalkiLa video con “el cholo”Spanish Immersion RetreatsLevel up your Spanish with our Podcast MembershipGet the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a wordListen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrasesTest your comprehension with a multiple choice quizSupport the show

Have you ever caught yourself saying “I’d love to… I just don’t have the time”? I know I have. But the truth is, it’s likely not true at all. We have time for the things that are important to us. Or put another way, we make time for the things that are important to us. In this episode, we dive deep into how to find and make time for what’s important to us.Links:044 - Esto Sabotea Tu Motivación | This Sabotages Your Motivation065 - Ser Autodidacta | To Be an Autodidact085 - Cómo Aprendería Español de Cero | How I’d Learn Spanish from Scratch091 - Año Nuevo, Vida Nueva | New Year, New Life095 - El Secreto para Salir del Estancamiento | The Secret for Overcoming the PlateauCheck out BeeminderCheck out stickKLevel up your Spanish with our Podcast MembershipGet the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a wordListen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrasesTest your comprehension with a multiple choice quizSupport the show

Spanish is a diverse language, so it’s no surprise that Guatemala would have its own unique vocabulary and phrases. Located just south of Mexico, we expected to hear a lot of similarities with Mexican Spanish, but I wasn’t expecting to learn about a whole different way of addressing people. Vos tenés? Find out about some of the most popular Guatemalan Spanish words and phrases, or chapinismos, in this episode with our friend and Guatemalan hostess, Krista Perez.Links:099 - Países: Guatemala | Countries: GuatemalaGet $10 Off WorldpackersEnter code SPANISHANDGO at checkoutCheck out Krista’s listing on WorldpackersLevel up your Spanish with our Podcast MembershipGet the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a wordListen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrasesTest your comprehension with a multiple choice quizSupport the show

Doing 100 of just about anything non-stop is a lot, which is why this week we’re celebrating 100 episodes of the Learn Spanish and Go podcast! We’ve crossed a number of major milestones since we’ve started, and it’s all thanks to you. So in this episode, we let you guys choose your favorite episodes from the past couple of years. Special thanks to Adrian, Rob, Linda, and Kavan for your submissions! And thank you for your support. Here’s to the next 100!Links:052 - El Primer Aniversario del Podcast | The First Anniversary of the Podcast051 - La Vida y Muerte de Selena | The Life and Death of Selena010 - Español Mexicano vs Español de España | Mexican Spanish vs Spain Spanish with Notes in Spanish018 - Tradiciones de los Cumpleaños en México | Birthday Traditions in Mexico088 - Pesadillas de Airbnb Parte 1 | Airbnb Nightmares Part 1Level up your Spanish with our Podcast MembershipGet the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a wordListen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrasesTest your comprehension with a multiple choice quizSupport the show

Guatemala is a country in Central America known as the “Land of the Eternal Spring.” Join us for our third episode in our Country Spotlight series as we take a look at this incredible country full of culture, volcanos, coffee, and so much more.Links:007 - COVID-19 y el Futuro del Turismo | COVID-19 and the Future of Travel019 - Reflexiones del Confinamiento | Reflections on Confinement069 - Sobre Puerto Rico | About Puerto Rico075 - Sobre México | About MexicoGet $10 Off WorldpackersSpanish Immersion RetreatsLevel up your Spanish with our Podcast MembershipGet the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a wordListen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrasesTest your comprehension with a multiple choice quizSupport the show

1¢ per year of college?! Register early or get stuck with night school? In this episode, we explore what the Mexican education system, and what May and our Membership Manager Natalia’s experience was like going through it.Links:080 - La Ciudad Más Bonita de México con Laura Barrón | The Most Beautiful City in Mexico with Laura BarronSpanish Immersion RetreatsLevel up your Spanish with our Podcast MembershipGet the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a wordListen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrasesTest your comprehension with a multiple choice quizSupport the show

There’s a lot more going on with the Mexican flag than meets the eye. In this episode, we talk about some curious facts about Mexico’s flag, its evaluation, and what’s going on with the eagle eating a snake at the center of it all.  Find out more in this episode.Links:023 - La Independencia de México | Mexico's Independence034 - La Revolución Mexicana | The Mexican Revolution056 - Cinco de Mayo087 - La Virgen de Guadalupe como Símbolo Mexicano | The Virgin of Guadalupe as a Mexican SymbolLevel up your Spanish with our Podcast MembershipGet the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a wordListen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrasesTest your comprehension with a multiple choice quizSupport the show

France, Italy, Argentina… These are some of the countries most people tend to think of when they think of a romantic getaway. But why not Mexico? We always say there’s something for everyone in Mexico, and there’s no shortage of romantic locations to visit just south of the U.S. border. In this episode, we explore Mexico’s top romantic locations, as well as a few of our personal favorites.Links:045 - San Valentín | Saint ValentineSpanish Immersion RetreatsLevel up your Spanish with our Podcast MembershipGet the full transcript of each episode so you don’t miss a wordListen to an extended breakdown section in English going over the most important words and phrasesTest your comprehension with a multiple choice quizSupport the show