💧 Is It Safe to Drink Water in Mexico? Real Talk for Travelers + Spanish Learners
Let’s clear it up: Can you drink tap water in Mexico or not?
In this episode, we share everything you need to know about drinking water in Mexico — what locals do, what tourists should avoid, and how to navigate water safely while living or traveling in Mexico.
What you’ll hear:
Is tap water safe?
How Mexicans usually get and store their drinking water
Useful Spanish vocabulary related to water, drinks, and staying hydrated
Our own experiences and advice
🎯 This episode is great for Spanish learners, expats, and curious travelers.
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🎉 Mexican Holidays: History, Traditions & Real Spanish 🇲🇽
From Día de Muertos to El Grito de Independencia, Mexican holidays are full of history, emotion, and celebration. In this episode, we dive into some of the most iconic and interesting holidays in Mexico, sharing cultural insights and helping you learn the Spanish used around these events.
You’ll hear:
What makes Mexican holidays so unique
Personal stories and local experiences
Key vocabulary and expressions to understand or participate in celebrations
🎯 Perfect for Spanish learners, culture lovers, and travelers who want to experience the heart of Mexico.
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🚇 Is Transportation in Mexico Safe? | Honest Talk for Travelers & Expats
Is it safe to use the metro in Mexico City? What about Uber, buses, or colectivos?
In this episode, we talk openly about safety when using transportation in Mexico — sharing our own stories, local advice, and useful Spanish phrases to help you get around more confidently.
You’ll hear:
Our experiences with metro, buses, Uber, and more
Safety tips for travelers and new residents
Spanish expressions and cultural tips along the way
🎯 Great for Spanish learners, tourists, or anyone curious about how things really work when you’re moving around in Mexico.
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🎧 Interesting Facts About Mexico: Culture, Language & More
In this episode, we explore some of the most fascinating and lesser-known facts about Mexico — from ancient traditions to quirky modern-day realities. Along the way, you'll hear real Spanish, cultural tips, and fun expressions to enrich your language learning.
We’ll talk about:
Unique things that make Mexico truly special
Surprising facts about food, history, and daily life
How to use this cultural knowledge to boost your Spanish
🎯 Ideal for Spanish learners, travelers, and anyone who loves exploring new cultures through language.
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🥫 Inside My Mexican Kitchen: Food Vocabulary + Real-Life Spanish
Ever wondered what people in Mexico actually keep in their fridges and shelves? In this episode, I take you inside my kitchen and share what I eat, how I shop, and what kind of food I always have around — all while teaching you real-life Spanish vocabulary.
What you’ll hear:
Food-related Spanish words and expressions
Cultural notes on Mexican eating habits
A relaxed, friendly episode that mixes language and lifestyle
Perfect for learners who want to grow their Spanish naturally while exploring one of the best parts of Mexican culture: the food.
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Hit play — and welcome to my kitchen. 🇲🇽
💃 Salsa Dancing in Mexico: Our Personal Stories (and Spanish Vocabulary Along the Way!)
In this fun episode, I talk about my experience learning and dancing salsa in Mexico — from the awkward moments to the joyful ones. My cohost Valeria also shares her story and how dancing has shaped her connection to music, culture, and confidence.
We’ll talk about:
What it’s like to learn salsa in Mexico
Spanish phrases and vocabulary related to dancing and social life
Cultural tips and reflections on movement, rhythm, and expression
🎯 Great for Spanish learners who want real-life language and stories that bring Mexican culture to life.
Want to keep learning Spanish in Mexico?
Press play and join us on the dance floor — en español, claro. 💃🕺
🚇 Public Transportation in Mexico: How to Get Around & What to Say in Spanish
Getting around Mexico can feel tricky at first — but this episode will make it easier! Learn the key Spanish vocabulary and cultural tips you need to navigate public transportation like a local.
We’ll cover:
How to ride buses, metro, colectivos, and more
Spanish phrases for buying tickets, asking questions, and giving directions
Common slang and useful tips for transportation in Mexico
🎯 Perfect for travelers, Spanish learners, or expats wanting to move around the country with confidence.
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Hit play and start your Spanish + Mexico adventure today!
🗣️ Real Spanish Conversation: Past Tenses, Indirect Objects & Indirect Style
In this episode, we explore a casual Spanish conversation that’s packed with natural grammar — including preterite vs imperfect, indirect objects, and indirect style (reported speech).
You’ll hear:
A breakdown of how Mexicans actually use past tenses
Real examples of indirect objects (me dijo, le compró, nos mandaron)
Simple tips to recognize and use indirect speech
🎯 Perfect for intermediate Spanish learners who want to move beyond theory and actually get how native speakers talk.
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💸 Numbers & Money in Mexico: What You Really Need to Know
Confused by prices in pesos? Not sure how to ask how much something costs — or how to understand the answer?
In this episode, I’ll guide you through the key Spanish phrases and cultural tips you need to talk confidently about money and numbers in Mexico. From buying tacos to tipping at a restaurant, we’ll cover the vocabulary and expressions that actually get used here.
Perfect for:
• Spanish learners who want to understand and use numbers naturally
• Travelers trying to shop, eat, and move around with ease
• Anyone curious about how Mexicans talk about money (including slang)
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• Mexico City Spanish Language School
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Hit play and let’s get your Spanish (and pesos) flowing!
🍻 How to Ask for a Beer in Spanish (Like a Local)
Sure, you could say “una cerveza, por favor”… but do you want to sound like a tourist or like someone who actually knows the vibe?
In this episode, I’ll teach you how to ask for a beer in real-life Spanish — from polite phrases to the casual and slangy ways people actually order at bars in Mexico.
Perfect for:
• Spanish learners who want to speak more naturally
• Travelers heading to Mexico or Latin America
• Anyone who loves language, culture, and a cold drink
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Hit play and let’s make your Spanish cheers-worthy!
Tired of sounding like a textbook? In this episode, we dive into the most common Mexican slang phrases that locals actually use—casual, real, and sometimes a little wild.
From “no manches” to “me vale madre,” I’ll break down what they mean, when to use them, and how to sound natural without trying too hard.
👉 Perfect for Spanish learners, travelers, or anyone who wants to speak like a real Mexican—not just pass the test.
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Hola amigos!
In today's episode of Speak like a Mexican, I'm gonna talk about my experience learning different languages.
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Hola amigos!
In today's short episode, I will talk in slow Spanish about the activities that I do during the week, what time do I wake up, what do I do next, what is important for me during the week, etc.
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Hola! Esta es la parte 6 de los verbos reflexivos, y es la última parte en presente.
Vamos a conjugar los verbos!
Equivocarse: (yo) me equivoco, (tú) te equivocas, (él, ella) se equivoca, (nosotros) nos equivocamos, (ellos) se equivocan, (ustedes) se equivocan
Quejarse: me quejo, te quejas, se queja, nos quejamos, se quejan
Casarse: me caso, te casas, se casa, nos casamos, se casan
Divorciarse: me divorcio, te divorcias, se divorcia, nos divorciamos, se divorcian
Tendremos otros episodios en pasado, les pedimos nos sigan para continuar aprendiendo español.
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Hola amigos! This is part 5 of the reflexive verbs, about the verbs that change the meaning with the reflexive pronoun.
Estamos de regreso con la parte 5 de los verbos reflexivos, espero sea muy útil!
Vamos a conjugar los verbos:
Despedirse- (yo) me despido, (tú) te despides, (él, ella) se despide, (nosotros) nos despedimos, (ellos) se despiden, (ustedes) se despiden
Irse- me voy, te vas, se va, nos vamos, se van
Llevarse bien/mal- me llevo bien/mal, te llevas bien/mal, se lleva bien/mal, nos llevamos bien/mal, se llevan bien/mal
Meterse- me meto, te metes, se mete, nos metemos, se meten
Please follow us in the next and last episode of reflexive verbs in present tense.
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Hola amigos! Spanish Reflexive Verbs (change in emotions)
Esta es la parte 4 de los verbos reflexivos en español. En este episodio vamos a hablar de los verbos que describen un cambio de emociones.
Vamos a conjugar los verbos y te recomiendo escuchar este episodio y los anteriores:
Aburrirse- (yo) me aburro, (tú) te aburres, (él, ella) se aburre, (nosotros) nos aburrimos, (ellos) se aburren, (ustedes) se aburren
Asustarse- me asusto, te asustas, se asusta, nos asustamos, se asustan
Alegrarse- me alegro, te alegras, se alegra, nos alegramos, se alegran
Calmarse- me calmo, te calmas, se calma, nos calmamos, se calman
Enamorarse- me enamoro, te enamoras, se enamora, nos enamoramos, se enamoran
Enojarse- me enojo, te enojas, se enoja, nos enojamos, se enojan
Divertirse- me divierto, te diviertes, se divierte, nos divertimos, se divierten
Gracias amigos, los esperamos en el siguiente episodio.
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Hola amigos! Reflexive verbs that describe an change of perception.
Esta es la parte 3 de los verbos reflexivos, por favor escriban los verbos en su libreta! Remember some of these verbs have a preposition.
Vamos a estudiar!
Acordarse (de): (yo) me acuerdo, (tú) te acuerdas, (él,ella) se acuerda, (nosotros) nos acordamos, (ellos) se acuerdan, (ustedes) se acuerdan
Acostumbrarse (a): me acostumbro, te acostumbras, se acostumbra, nos acostumbramos, se acostumbran
Darse cuenta (de): me doy cuenta, te das cuenta, nos damos cuenta, se dan cuenta
Enterarse (de): me entero, te enteras, se entera, nos enteramos, se enteran
Fijarse (en): me fijo, te fijas, se fija, nos fijamos, se fijan
Interesarse (por): me intereso, te interesas, se interesa, nos interesamos, se interesan
Nos vemos en la parte número 4 para continuar estudiando mas verbos reflexivos!
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Hola amigos!
This is the part 2 of the Spanish Reflexive verbs, we talk about the verbs that describe a physical change or condition.
Let´s conjugate the verbs
Alejarse- (yo) me alejo, (tú) te alejas, (él,ella) se aleja, (nosotros) nos alejamos, (ellos) se alejan, (ustedes) se alejan
Cansarse- me canso, te cansas, se cansa, nos cansamos, se cansan
Enfermarse- me enfermo, te enfermas, se enferma, nos enfermamos, se enferman
Moverse- me muevo, te mueves, se mueve, nos movemos, se mueven
Mojarse- me mojo, te mojas, se moja, nos mojamos, se mojan
Mudarse- me mudo, te mudas, se muda, nos mudamos, se mudan
Gracias por escuchar este podcast!
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Hello friends and lovers of Spanish Language!
We recorded a Podcast about Spanish Reflexive Verbs, this is a common topic when learning Spanish and sometimes difficult, but in this episode I am trying to do it easier. Please check the conjugations below, and I recommend you to follow the audio with this transcript.
This is part 1 of the Spanish Reflexive Verbs. Let`s check the verbs:
Bañarse: (yo) me baño, (tú) te bañas, (él, ella) se baña, (nosotros) nos bañamos, (ellos) se bañan, (ustedes) se bañan
Despertarse: me despierto, te despiertas, se despierta, nos despertamos, se despiertan
Acostarse: me acuesto, te acuestas, se acuesta, nos acostamos, se acuestan
Levantarse: me levanto, te levantas, se levanta, nos levantamos, se levantan
Llamarse: me llamo, te llamas, se llama, nos llamamos, se llaman
Ponerse: me pongo, te pones, se pone, nos ponemos, se ponen
Quitarse: me quito, te quitas, se quita, nos quitamos, se quitan
Sentarse: me siento, te sientas, se sienta, nos sentamos, se sientan
Vestirse: me visto, te vistes, se viste, nos vestimos, se visten
Cepillarse: me cepillo, te cepillas, se cepilla, nos cepillamos, se cepillan
Come and check part 2 for more verbs!
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In today's episode of Speak like a Mexican Podcast, I'm gonna read a text about the experience of living in the city or the countryside. This is a text that can help you to practice your listening. You will find the transcript below
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Transcript:
Vivir en la ciudad o en el campo
Testimonio de un citadino
Yo he vivido en la ciudad desde que era un niño, el campo está bien para ir a tomar aire limpio de vez en cuando o también para tomar unas vacaciones, pero yo soy un citadino. Yo no podría vivir nunca en el campo. Principalmente por razones profesionales, en la ciudad uno puede encontrar trabajo, pero sobre todo también por razones culturales. Teatros, cines, exposiciones, conciertos, restaurantes y cadenas de comida rápida. Se encuentra de todo en la ciudad, también gente que viene de varios países. A mí me encanta el ambiente internacional. Y si hablamos del aspecto académico, es evidente que en la ciudad se encuentran las mejores universidades. También aprecio el esfuerzo del gobierno por mejorar el sistema de transporte público y los servicios de bicicleta pública. Actualmente podemos transportarnos más eficazmente y fácilmente, es menos estresante.
Por supuesto hay algunos puntos negativos, como la contaminación, y los precios de las rentas, son muy elevados, pero al final de cuentas, yo no renunciaría nunca a la vida en una gran ciudad, es mucho más divertida e interesante.
Testimonio de una persona que vivió en la ciudad
Mi familia y yo hemos dejado la ciudad hace 6 años. Demasiado estrés, demasiada contaminación, el costo de vida es demasiado elevado y los tiempos para transportarte de tu casa al trabajo son exagerados. Nos hemos mudado a un pequeño pueblo de aproximadamente 5 mil habitantes. Hay una escuela muy cerca para los niños, y mi esposa y yo hemos abierto un pequeño negocio. Todas las personas viajan a pie o usan la bicicleta.
Aquí la vida es más tranquila, tenemos tiempo para hacer otras actividades por ejemplo pasear, hay un mercado todos los sábados por la mañana donde venden frutas y verduras frescas. Se encuentran productos de excelente calidad y naturales. También las personas son amigables y hay más convivencia. Aquí también tenemos internet, tenemos acceso a la modernidad. Después de todos estos años, no me arrepiento de haberme mudado al campo, estoy seguro que no vamos a regresar a una gran ciudad.
