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Dos Guiris sin Guía

by Michael Sheetz & Andrew Wagner

Andrés and Miguel host a podcast that touches on various topics regarding the Spanish language, ranging from specific grammar rules to cultural differences. The name of the podcast stems from a slang Castellano term for foreigner.

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Episodes

  1. #36 - Differences between the Preterite and the Imperfect (Saber/Querer)

    The Guiris break down some of the trickier verbs in the preterite (saber, conocer, poder, and querer). The differences between these verbs in the preterite vs the imperfect is so great that we often use completely different words to translate them.

  2. #35 - Differences between Spanish Dialects

    Andrés and Miguel discuss the differences between Latin American Spanish and Castellano, among other dialects..

  3. #34 - Colors

    In this episode, we break down not only color translations and give you several different modifiers to use to increase your ability to describe specific hues, but also discuss the differences in connotation with certain colors (in English vs. in Spanish).

  4. #33 - Deber Breakdown

    The Guiris are back with an in-depth explanation of the differences between "debe", "debería", and "se debe a".

  5. #32 - La Justicia y el Perdón

    En este episodio tenemos una charla en la cual hablamos sobre la importancia de ambos la justicia y el perdón en el mundo hoy en día y intentamos decidir cual es más importante.

  6. #31 - The Wide World of "Quedar"

    "Quedar" is one of the trickier Spanish verbs out there, from its many different definitions, to a few counterintuitive uses. If you've ever struggled with this verb, this episode could be very useful to you!

  7. #30 - La Vida Nocturna de España

    The Guiris have returned after a hiatus to discuss the Spanish nightlife! Check it out!

  8. #29 - "To Become" Translations (ponerse, volverse, hacerse, llegar a ser)

    In this episode, we break down all the different ways to translate "to become" (there's a lot).

  9. #28 - Propósitos del Año Nuevo

    The Guiris discuss New Year's Resolutions (in Spanish), with specific topics ranging from personal experience to debating the merit of trying to have major life changes coincide with the beginning of a new year.

  10. #27 - Umlauts (ü) and Diphthongs/Triphthongs

    Today the Guiris break down another diacritic mark: the umlaut (ü) and also get into how to pronounce back-to-back vowels (sometimes they're diphthongs, sometimes not).

  11. #26 - Accent Marks

    In this installment of everybody's favorite language podcast, the Guiris break down those confusing little marks you see over a lot of Spanish words.

  12. #25 - Mirar vs. Ver/Oír vs. Escuchar

    We break down the differences between verbs related to the senses (i.e. ver/mirar and oír/escuchar). But ¡ojo! these verbs can be trickier than you might think so be sure to tune into this episode.

  13. #24 - Ever and Never

    The Guiris break down how to translate "never" and "ever" to Spanish using "jamás", "nunca", and "alguna vez".

  14. #23 - Todavía, Ya, y Aún/Aun

    In this episode, the Guiris break down some words related to time (todavía, ya, and aún/aun). If you want to sound like you know what you're talking about when you're speaking Spanish, you'd better have these words down pat, so have a listen to the episode.

  15. #22 - Is Getting a Language Degree Worth It?

    In this week's installment, the Guiris discuss whether or not going to college to get a degree in language is worth the time/money or if people would be better off pursuing other language-related opportunities (work abroad etc.).

  16. #21 - Masculine and Feminine Nouns

    The Guiris have finally returned for a much-anticipated third season! Today we talk about masculine and feminine nouns, specifically from the point of view of a speaker whose native language does not have that aspect to it (like English).

  17. #20 - How Alcohol Can Facilitate Langauge Learning

    The Guiris start off Season 3 with an episode about how social drinking can help a would-be language learner. Crack a beer (if that's your thing) and listen along!

  18. #19 - WordReference.com

    *Note* We are in no way sponsored by WordReference.com, we just think it's an invaluable resource for learning languages (not only as a dictionary/thesaurus, but also as a fantastically insightful forum).

  19. #18 - Tricky Verbs (Deber and Echar)

    In this episode, the Guiris tackle two different verbs with a number of different meanings: deber and echar. Buckle up y'all!

  20. #17 - El Toreo (Bullfighting)

    The Guiris have another chat in Spanish, this time about el toreo (bullfighting), touching on both its historical significance and its ethical dilemmas.

  21. #16 - Los Usos de "Se" pt. 2

    A continuation of the previous episode.

  22. #15 - Los Usos de "Se"

    If you study Spanish, you've undoubtedly heard "se" all over the place, with so many different uses that it can get super confusing at times. But have no fear; the Guiris are here to help you understand all the different ways that "se" can be used. Part 1 of 2.

  23. #14 - Las Moscas y las Siestas en España

    The Guiris chat in Spanish about the utility of the siesta, as well as discussing the sheer quantity and behavior of "las moscas" (the flies) in Spain.

  24. #13 - Cómo Volver a una Lengua después de un Descanso

    In the first full episode of Season 2, the Guiris branch out from only episodes in English about the Spanish language, to speaking in Spanish (still about the Spanish language). Today's topic is how to return to practicing a language after having a period of not keeping up with it.

  25. #12 - Mini-sode #1

    In this mini-episode, Miguel breaks down why we cannot rely on direct word-for-word translations, using the example "to be closed", as this can be translated 3 different ways in Spanish.

  26. #11 - Terminar (con)/Acabar (con/de)

    With the last full episode in Season 1, the Guiris tackle how to talk about things ending, using "terminar" and "acabar".

  27. #10 - Ser vs Estar

    The Guiris break down one of the classic challenges for any aspiring Spanish-learner: ser vs estar. In this episode we each explain how to think of the difference between the two verbs in a simple way.

  28. #9 - Auxiliares de Conversación

    Qué pasa y'all? The Guiris are back to tell you about the Auxiliares de Conversación program, which both of us participated in.

  29. #8 - Diminutive/Augmentative Suffixes

    In this episode we discuss diminutive and augmentative suffixes such as -azo and -ito.

  30. #7 - Language as a Vehicle

    Today’s episode focuses on how to use languages as a vehicle to study other subjects you’re interested in/ watch videos you’re interested in.

  31. #6 - Finding a Language Partner

    In this episode we give several examples of how to find a partner to practice speaking with.

  32. #5 - Resolutions and Online Resources

    The Guiris have returned! In this episode, we talk about resolutions and some good resources available online. Check it out!

  33. #4 - Understanding Grammar through Rules

    Check out the latest installment of everybody's favorite Spanish-language podcast! Follow us on Instagram @dosguiris.

  34. #3 - Pronunciation and Fluency

    In this episode, we talk about what's more important: speaking fluently or slowing down to focus more on your pronunciation?

  35. #2 - Building Social Confidence

    Today's episode focuses on building social confidence in your Spanish interactions (or even the interactions in your mother tongue).

  36. #1 - Getting to Know the Guiris

    Welcome to Dos Guiris, where Andrés and Miguel host a video podcast that focuses on how to learn Spanish outside of a classroom setting.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Andrés and Miguel host a podcast that touches on various topics regarding the Spanish language, ranging from specific grammar rules to cultural differences. The name of the podcast stems from a slang Castellano term for foreigner.

HOSTED BY

Michael Sheetz & Andrew Wagner

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Andrés and Miguel host a podcast that touches on various topics regarding the Spanish language, ranging from specific grammar rules to cultural differences. The name of the podcast stems from a slang Castellano term for foreigner.

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