No Te Rindas Intermediate English

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No Te Rindas Intermediate English

Intermediate English podcast for Spanish speakers who want to improve their listening comprehension of American English. Two American brothers give relaxed, humorous examples of American culture, vocabulary, and personal stories. ¡Inglés para hispanohablantes!  Si eres un estudiante intermedio de inglés, prueba a nuestro show para escuchar conversaciones auténticas dadas para una audiencia latina.Nuestro canal:  https://www.youtube.com/@NoTeRindasIntermediateEnglishNuestras Aplicaciones Android:  https://noterindaspodcast.us/play-store-appsAprender inglésMejorar inglésInglés intermedioCultura gringaCultura americanaLa vida en los EEUUA2 EnglishB1 EnglishB2 EnglishESLESOLTOEFLLearn EnglishConversational EnglishEnglish idiomsModismos en inglésCurrent topics in EnglishTemas al momento en inglésquiero hablar inglés mejorquiero comprender inglés mejorquiero aprender inglés 

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    83 Violent talk? No, just some interesting English expressions

    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 hotStrike up a conversationHit me upHit the sackand Hit upon somethingSi te gustaría que tus hijos aprendieran inglés desde cero, visita mi kid's show:https://youtube.com/@wheredoesgarygo?si=Iguu2EkA9O4cVk4DSupport the show

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    82 - When "like" and "all" mean "said" in English

    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-dgov3IRnBmJQ5xSupport the show

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    81 - Pronounce these words more like an American speaker

    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:ChocolateInterestingClothesComfortableAverageVegetableCameraEveryAre you interested in your child learning English?  I also produce an animated, musical program for elementary school children that is very, very basic.  Enjoy!https://youtube.com/@wheredoesgarygo?si=Hy9TbwB8aOrVwsHzSupport the show

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    Replay of our episode with Sara of Handy Spanish

    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!https://www.youtube.com/@WhereDoesGaryGoSupport the show

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    80, New Year's Resolutions - English idioms popular this time of year!

    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:https://youtube.com/@wheredoesgarygo?si=boG78j98ISVMavktSupport the show

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    Special, brief announcement! My kid's show for learning English is available!

    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!Support the show

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    79, "Hang out", "Get together" - English expressions about how Americans choose to be together in public

    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!Support the show

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    78, ¡No te desanimes! Mis sugerencias para mejorar tu inglés - episodio en español

    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!Support the show

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    77, Ghosts of the Civil War on Kennesaw Mountain - Empleo un cuento escalofriante para enseñar inglés - Halloween episode

    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 hogarlantern → linterna de camping / faroltent → tienda de campañasuspenders → tirantescannon → cañónglowing → brillante / resplandecientetrench → trincherarag dolls → muñecas de traposternly → severamente / con seriedadESTE EPISODIO CONTIENE TEMAS MADUROS Y CONCEPTOS DE TERROR.  NO ES RECOMENDADO PARA NIÑOS.¡Que disfruten!Support the show

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    76, replay of last Halloween episode!

    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 españolLa cultura e historia de los Estados UnidosTeach English through storiesSupport the show

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    75 Cleaning products in English - tissue, Kleenex, rag, or paper?

    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!Support the show

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    74: replay of episode 22, customer service, part 1

    In this episode, Gabo y Goyo discuss and demonstrate certain very American principles for talking on the phone with customers in English.Support the show

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    73 - Fun and common expressions about rain and hot weather in American English - Varios modismos sobre el calor y la lluvia en EEUU

    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 sidewalkHotter than blue blazesHotter than a 2 dollar pistolIt’s not so much the heat, it’s the humidity"Pouring" rainIt is raining cats and dogsIt's raining like a cow pissing on a flat rockIt's raining to beat the bandandVisit NoTeRindasPodcast.US to learn more about the showThe No Te Rindas Intermediate English Stories Podcast publishes one episode a month, on the first Sunday of the month. Support the show

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    72 - Heads up! Two words that mean several different things in English

    In this episode, I will discuss Heads up - play with a good attitudevs.Heads up - a warningvs.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.Support the show

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    New format - 71 - April Fool! The language of la broma in English - the prank, the trick, the practical joke

    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.  :(Support the show

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    Please forgive this brief interruption in our service

    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!Support the show

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    70: How we use "do" to ask questions in English - Replay of episode 58

    "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!Support the show

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    69, Gabo and Goyo interview Mike Ben! An English teacher to hispanohablantes offers his advice about learning English

    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=M0aBoe7B0kOCJQPwSupport the show

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    Episode 68 - A different sort of Thanksgiving this year

    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.Support the show

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    67 - SPECIAL HALLOWEEN EPISODE for hispanohablantes - Witches and ghosts from the old South, USA

    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 españolLa cultura e historia de los Estados UnidosTeach English through storiesSupport the show

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    Episode 66: The language of employee evaluation - como los jefes miden el desempeño y describen la retroalimentación en inglés en EEUU a los trabajadores

    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.Support the show

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    65 - Customer Service English, part 3 - spelling and giving phone customers concrete choices

    To access Milena's guide to spelling using the NATO phonetic alphabet:  https://tinyurl.com/EnglishMadeSimple or visit her website at EnglishMadeSimple.net.In today's episode, Gabo y Goyo teach two ways to make oneself more clear in English to customers.Support the show

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    64 - Mistakes in English that you will hear from NATIVE SPEAKERS -- errores comunes que cometen los nativos del inglés

    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 wentI seenThere's thingsHer and Iand more!  ¡Chécanos!Outside resources used:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Oe6HUgrRlQ&t=723shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=349_4DFb0B4&t=2049shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUUVKHMQl5U&t=717shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWGG9YJXsy8&t=1314shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcn7D2DRtPU&t=4021sSupport the show

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    63, Intermediate English - Compare these American words with their Australian counterparts! Interview with Milena of English Made Simple! Aprender cómo baño, carrito, quejarse y otros conceptos son diferentes entre EEUU y Australia

    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 --  USABloke — guy  Bushwalk/bushwalking — hike/hiking Chemist shop — drug storeDunny - bathroom Footpath or pavement — sidewalkHoliday -- vacation - holiday for us is a day on the calendarTrolley  — shopping cart Whinge — complain  Queue — line  Arvo -- afternoonMore 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.Support the show

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    62 - Intermediate English - Olympics 2024 - We discuss Americans Simone Biles, Ilona Maher, sprinter Steven Sobino, and boxer Imane Khelif - Enseñamos inglés mientras hablamos de nuestras perspectivas del momento actual en los Juegos Olímpicos en Paris

    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!Support the show

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    61 - Intermediate English - does your pareja emotionally twist you backwards, upside down, or inside out? - al revés, con boca abajo, y con el lado interior hacia afuera

    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!Support the show

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    60 - Intermediate English - Does he "make chores" or "do chores"? We commemorate number 60 with a re-broadcast of our most downloaded episode, about the word "do."

    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.  Click the link to play our suite of free Intermediate English games!Google Play store apps...Support the show

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    59 - Intermediate English - La Velada del Año 4 - Our thoughts as two Americans about Streamers who box

    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!We also answer the questions from our perspectives -      Are e-Sports players actual athletes?      Does la Velada del Año help the sport of boxing?Other concepts touched on in the show:YosoyplexEl MarianaEl Estadio BernabéuJake PaulMarina Rivers vs.  Rivers GGChuggaaconroyStampy LongnoseSupport the show

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    58, Intermediate English: "Does she play tuba?" or "**Do** she play tuba?" Which one sounds good? How we use "do" in English questions and answers - Como utilizamos el verbo "do" para hacer preguntas en inglés

    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!Support the show

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    57 - Intermediate English: "You don't eat meat, don't you?" -- Expert English, or a rookie error? Como hacer preguntas en inglés de una manera nativa, parte uno

    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."Tag or Disjunctive QuestionsSupport the show

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    56, Intermediate English - Does "We don't have some milk" sound clumsy or silly in English? Cuando se usan "some," "few," "a little" en inglés

    Click the link to play our suite of Intermediate English games!Google Play store apps...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.Support the show

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    55 - Intermediate English - What are 3 issues related to buying a house in the USA? Concepts in English related to real estate and loans! Como hablar de préstamos hipotecarios en inglés

    Click the link to play our suite of Intermediate English games!Google Play store apps...Entrevistamos al Sr. Ángel Del Valle, un experto en el campo de los préstamos hipotecarios en los EEUU.  Él explica en inglés y español:1.  La tasa de interés actual2.  El nivel usual del abono inicial3. El periodo usual de tiempo para pagar los préstamosy 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!Support the show

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    54 - Intermediate English - Do you survive **in** the wild or **on** the wild? - El vocabulario básico sobre la supervivencia si te estás perdido en el bosque

    Click the link to play our suite of Intermediate English games!Google Play store apps...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 accentSupport the show

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    Episode 53, Intermediate English - We ask our Mexican friends if "norteamericanos" are warm or cold people! Episodio bilingüe con Mextalki que compara los de EEUU y Canadá con mexicanos

    --> Visita a nuestros invitados -- https://www.Mextalki.comTwo 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!Click the link to play our suite of Intermediate English games!Google Play store appsSupport the show

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    Episode 52, Bilingual Episode -- Entrevistamos a Sara de HandySpanish -- Comparamos la cultura de Valencia, España con la de El Sur de EEUU

    Escucha a nuestra invitada por HandySpanish.com y Insta @HandySpanishComo 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.   Support the show

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    51 - Intermediate English -- Is she my **older** sister or my **oldest** sister? Hablamos de cómo comparar las edades de personas y también de objetos

    Click the link to play our suite of Intermediate English games!Google Play store appsIn 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.Support the show

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    Episode 50, Intermediate English - Bro Stories: The snacks, desserts, and breakfast treats of our childhood. Vocabulario acerca de las botanas, los postres y las delicias de desayuno de nuestra niñez

    Click the link to play our suite of Intermediate English games!Google Play store appsIn 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.Support the show

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    Episode 49, Intermediate English -- Our thoughts on Gringo Greetings! Saludos que vas a escuchar en EEUU

    Click the link to play our suite of Intermediate English games!Google Play store appsSometimes 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?Support the show

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    Episode 48, Intermediate English: Idioms with "run," part 2! Más modismos que utilizan "run"

    We have a new name...¡No Te Rindas! Intermediate EnglishClick the link to play our suite of Intermediate English games!Google Play store appsPlease leave us a review!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.Support the show

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    Episode 47, Intermediate English - Bro Stories: Our favorite toys from Santa Claus! Dos hermanos se hablan de sus recuerdos navideños

    We have a new name....¡No Te Rindas! Intermediate EnglishYou can watch this episode as well as listen to it on our new YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@NoTeRindasIntermediateEnglishClick the link to play our suite of Intermediate English games!Google Play store appsIn this special episode, brothers Greg and Gabe fondly recall their favorite Christmas mornings together, including the birth of this podcast over 35 years ago!Support the show

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    Episode 46, Intermediate English - Idioms that use the word "run," part 1 - Modismos que emplean "run" que significan "encontrarse con," "quedarse sin," y más

    We have a new name....¡No Te Rindas! Intermediate EnglishClick the link to play our suite of Intermediate English games!Google Play store appsYou 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 intorun out ofrun something by youNuestro 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."Support the show

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    Episode 45, Intermediate English: How to pronounce the most common verbs in the simple past -- como pronunciar estos verbos comunes y regulares en el pretérito simple

    Visit our page to play our suite of Intermediate English applications! Play-store-appsAs 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:calledseemedcleanedlookedaskedfinishedandwantedEste 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.Support the show

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    Episode 44, Intermediate English: Ways that Americans say good bye! Frases que usan los gringos para despedirse

    Visit our page to play our suite of Intermediate English applications!Play-store-appsIt'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 goingI think I should call it a nightI gotta hit the roadI'm outI gotta jetI gotta head outPor escuchar este episodio se puede detectar más facilmente como los de EEUU declaran que quieren irse.  Chécalo.Support the show

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    Episode 43, Intermediate English: Pronounce these common English words like a native! Pronunciar estas palabras como si fueras de EEUU

    Visit our page to play our suite of Intermediate English applications!Play-store-appsIn 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:familycomfortablevegetableinterestthumbplumber climbThe 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!Support the show

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    Episode 42, Intermediate English: Keep, part 1. Keep going, keep my motorcycle, keep warm, etc. La palabra "keep" - almacenar y aun más!

    Visit our page to play our suite of Intermediate English applications!Play-store-appsSome 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":StoreBorrow and use (you can still keep my blender, for example)Continueand MaintainSupport the show

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    Episode 41, Intermediate English: Expressions that use the word "hand" in English -- Unos modismos en inglés con "mano"

    Visit our page to play our suite of Intermediate English applications!Play-store-appsIn 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."  Support the show

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    Episode 40, Intermediate English: Bro Stories - Toys from our childhood -- Los juguetes de nuestra niñez (los 80 y 90)

    Visit our page to play our suite of Intermediate English applications!Play-store-appsWhen discussing the past, English speakers frequently use 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.Support the show

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    Episode 39, Intermediate English: The vowels of an American accent - Hear the difference! Comparar la pronunciación de ti con la de nosotros

    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! Support the show

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    Episode 38, Intermediate English: Idioms that are very similar between English and Spanish - Algunos modismos que o son iguales o muy, pero muy semejantes entre español e inglés

    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 AppleBack and forthA stick (para decir que alguien es flacucho)ButterfingersOjiverdeFinger-lickin' goodHeartbreakerGabe 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!Support the show

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    Episode 37, Intermediate English - Giant gas stations, lunchtime, tamales, and Tajín - we compare Mexican and US cultural stuff! Episodio bilingüe!

    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.Tags:American CultureLa cultura americana/estadounidenseWork habits of AmericansEating habits of Americansinglés intermedioIntermediate EnglishThe owners of this podcast wish to give attribution to La Orquesta de los Hermanos Flores, an amazing marimba group from Tabasco, Mexico.  We used a few seconds of two of their songs from the album "A Tabasco" in relevant portions of the recording.Support the show

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Intermediate English podcast for Spanish speakers who want to improve their listening comprehension of American English. Two American brothers give relaxed, humorous examples of American culture, vocabulary, and personal stories. ¡Inglés para hispanohablantes!  Si eres un estudiante intermedio de inglés, prueba a nuestro show para escuchar conversaciones auténticas dadas para una audiencia latina.Nuestro canal:  https://www.youtube.com/@NoTeRindasIntermediateEnglishNuestras Aplicaciones Android:  https://noterindaspodcast.us/play-store-appsAprender inglésMejorar inglésInglés intermedioCultura gringaCultura americanaLa vida en los EEUUA2 EnglishB1 EnglishB2 EnglishESLESOLTOEFLLearn EnglishConversational EnglishEnglish idiomsModismos en inglésCurrent topics in EnglishTemas al momento en inglésquiero hablar inglés mejorquiero comprender inglés mejorquiero aprender inglés

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Greg and Gabriel Sanchez

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