No Te Rindas Intermediate English
A podcast designed for Spanish speakers at an intermediate level who want to improve their understanding of American English. The hosts, two American brothers, cover American culture, vocabulary, and personal stories with a relaxed and humorous style. The show also includes Spanish explanations and is aimed at a Latin audience. Listeners can expect authentic conversations and practical language tips to boost their English comprehension.
Episodes
Replay of ep 78... Go easy on yourself as you learn English!
Debido a que estoy viajando en México, no tengo un nuevo episodio este mes. Support the show
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=Iguu2EkA9O4cVk4DS
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-dgov3IRnBmJQ5x
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 progr
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
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=boG
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
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 Y
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 momento
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 ghost
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, hund
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
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
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 NoTeRindasPod
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
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 f
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
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
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 cho
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
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 much
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
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
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! ¡Chéca
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 calendarTroll
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 plati
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 **ups
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 q
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
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
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 pr
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.Sup
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 Am
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, ch
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
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 obs
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 "o
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 post
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 per
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
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 birt
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." The
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-under
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 go
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:familycomfortablevegetableint
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 u
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,"
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
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 d
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
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
Episode 36, Intermediate English: Saw, chop, and break - Part 2 of our series about words similar to "cortar"
In Episode 35, Greg and Gabe distinguished between "cut" and "slice," two words that are very similar but not identical. In this episode, they continue, making the distinction between "saw," (serruchar), "chop" (talar, trocear), and "break" (romper, descomponer, desintegrar).Si te aburre la mayoría de los materiales que enseñan inglés, prueba este
Episode 35, Intermediate English: Cut and slice - similar, yet different - Cortar y rebanar - hacemos las distinciones
English, like Spanish, makes a distinction between the general act of cutting and the specific action of slicing. These words can confuse, however. Do you cut a slice, or slice a cut? Do scissors "cut" or "cuts"? If you slice your finger, what do you call the wound? Si te cortas el dedo, ¿cómo se llama la herida? Do you have a slice or a cut?Don't forget to read our
Episode 34, Intermediate English: Expressions with the work "knock": Modismos que aumentarán tu dominio del inglés
In this episode, we have identified uses of the word "knock" that are frequent in the US but tend not to translate directly into Spanish. Here are the modismos:she's a real knockoutknock on the doordon't knock it 'til you try itknock yourself outthe school of hard knocksknock me over with a featherGabo y Goyo explican los modismos y ofrecen más de un ejemplo en cada caso.
Episode 33: Intermediate English - We interview veteran English teacher "Inglés con el Güero"! ¡Entrevistamos al profesor erudito, Abel Atwater!
Gabe and Greg so enjoy giving a platform to English teachers who have an impact in the Spanish-speaking world. Abel Atwater, English teacher, translator, interpreter, and former missionary, uses his deep knowledge of Spanish to support many students via group lessons and an incredible YouTube channel. Escucha como Abel empezó su carrera, explica su filosofía de enseñanza, y cuáles son sus tips m
Episode 32 - Intermediate English - the American diner: La fonda es una parte clave de la cultura gringa
In English, a "diner" can be the person eating or a special place to go eat, as well. This episode is about the place, not the person. Diners are highly present in American popular culture (see our blog for examples) and are the setting for key moments in movies and series from cinemas all the way to my sofa.In this episode, Gabo y Goyo discuss the difference between a restaurant and a
Episode 31 - Intermediate English - We interview prominent English teacher, Astrojoc! ¡Entrevistamos al profesor y Tuitero, Astrojoc!
In this episode, Gabo y Goyo interview a highly trained and successful English teacher who lives in Venezuela, José Manuel, mejor conocido como ASTROJOC. Although Astrojoc did not grow up in the US or Great Britain, for example, his mastery of English is native-like and we examine a little bit about how he sounds so natural when he speaks. We ask his best advice and tips for learning English in
Second season begins! Episode 30 - Intermediate English: Idioms that use "water" and "wet"! Modismos que emplean la palabra agua
Review our show and win $20 US! Easy money! In this episode, Goyo and Gabo go over four expressions that use the words "water" or "wet." Their actual meanings have little or nothing to do with H2O! The words/expressions are "under water," "carry water," "hold water," and "wet behind the ears."Support the show
Season 1 finale! Episode 29 - Under, below, beneath, and underneath: Como distinguir los usos de estas palabras similares
As we get better in a new language, we come across words or phrases that are persistently hard to distinguish due to their similar usage. Under, below, beneath, and underneath are mostly synonymous, but in this episode we peel apart the subtle distinctions between these words as they are used in American English.We also review some common phrases that use the concept of "under" such as
Episode 28 - The word "call"- más que "llamar" y "llamada" - with special guest, Jeanne Stegall Keene!
Resulta que "call" es parte de una gran variedad de modismos en inglés. En este episodio, Gabo y Goyo definen y ofrecen ejemplos de estas frases:call it a day call it quits it’s your call call the shots that’s the pot calling the kettle blackNinguno tiene que ver con el teléfono, jeje. Explican todo.¡Es más, No Te Rindas Podcast celebra su aniversario (de primer año) con una visitante
Episode 27 - Man, dude, guy, fella: What's the difference? Como distinguir entre los varios sinónimos para "male" en inglés estadounidense - with special guest Chalese Perry!
English has many words to use as a substitute for the word "male." In this episode, Gabe and Greg discuss man, dude, guy, boy, fellow, homeboy/homie, gentleman, and bro. Which ones are formal? Which ones are appropriate if females are included in a group? Which ones are offensive if used incorrectly? Goyo and Gabo break down each word with examples in 3rd person, 2nd person, and, in
Episode 26: Customer Service language, part 2! Como hablar con clientes en inglés estadounidense gentilmente
¿Te interesa trabajar con clientes gringos? Have you thought of preparing for remote work on a "help desk" while living in your country? This episode teaches several expressions that are taught in corporate training to new help desk agents. This episode will help you to understand the service culture in the US.Expressions used: "I can look into that for you" en vez de "
Episode 25: Mean and Bet - Two words, many meanings - "mean" and "bet": Mucho más que "cruel" y "un apuesto"
Si quieres lograr el nivel B1 en tu comprensión del inglés, sabes que tendrás que empezar a distinguir entre los varios sentidos de una palabra (o frase) en varios contextos. In this episode, we converse in understandable English, supported with some Spanish, about how "mean" can signify "cruel," "to do on purpose" (hacer a propósito), and other uses. Multiple examp
Episode 24: Acknowledgement, disagreement, and astonishment in informal American conversation - El reconocimiento, desacuerdo y asombro en la conversación informal (el inglés estadounidense)
Si quieres fluír mejor en conversación informal con gringos, checa este episodio y conecta sus ideas con tus ideas más hábilmente usando estas respuestas comunes. El episodio no solo enfatiza el vocabulario, cual no es avanzado, sino también la pronunciación y la inflección.Part of learning a language is sounding natural during the flow of a conversation. This episode demonstrates three types of
Episode 23: Thanksgiving in the USA - Peregrinos, Pavo y Pelotas
Thanksgiving is an unusual holiday because it is associated with the origins of the USA itself. Listen as Gabo and Goyo talk about the origins of Thanksgiving, their childhood memories of it, and the shopping tradition of "Black Friday," which is always the next day.Los orígenes de El Día de Acción de GraciasRegalos para la Navidad (y sus rebajas)Leer más acerca de El Día de Acción de G
Episode 22: Key English phrases for talking on the phone with American customers - ¿Cómo le puedo servir?
Si te interesa trabajar con angloparlantes en el área de servicio al cliente, checa este episodio. If you are preparing for work as a customer service or help desk representative in a bilingual capacity, in this episode you will improve your ability to talk to American customers without provoking them to anger, unintentionally.Gabe, who manages a team at a help desk, gives his insight into phrase
Episode 21 - The useful verb "do," part deux! Más frases, más que "hacer"
In episode 10, Gabo and Goyo explained several popular uses of the word "do" in English. In this episode, they explain English uses like: "to do business," a "do nothing," and "do the math."¿Sabes la diferencia entre "do some exercises" en inglés y "hacer algunos ejercicios" en español? Chécalo. Por fin, ¡entra tu nombre en una rifa
Episode 20: English words to describe the experience of nature and camping
El otoño en el sur de los EEUU es hermoso. Recently, Gabe and Greg reunited for a fun weekend of campfires, nature, and music, in the mountains of Tennessee. En este episodio, explicamos conceptos en inglés como "crackle," "pop," "sizzle," and "chitter." Todos tienen que ver con la naturaleza e ir de camping.Hear which forest animal frightened Greg! Enté
Episode 19: La Jerga Moderna de Gen Z: The American slang of today's young people!
Lit, bet, cap, no cap: ¿Cómo, cómo? In today's episode, we talk with two of our children, ages 17 and 19, about words and phrases like these. Como hombres de Gen X, los anfitriones tratan de entender el sentido de esta jerga modern de sus hijos, y esto provoca mucha risa. Learn how to recognize slang from 2022 with us! Support the show
Episode 18: La jerga de los 80 - Slang from the 80s that is still used!
Dude, epic, trippin'... These terms were popularized in the 1980s and should have disappeared by now, but they have not! Greg and Gabe discuss these terms and several others that are still heard in conversation, movies, and "Grand Theft Auto," jaja.Support the show
Episode 17: Stick, sticky, stick by, and stuck up - ¡No pegues un susto!
The word "stick" is very popular in English in various forms and parts of speech. In this episode, we focus on phrasal verbs like "stick up for" and "stick by," as well as the idiomatic expression "a sticky situation." As Gabe and Gabe do sometimes, this show uses a single story (about an ex-boyfriend who sees his love out with another man) to provide cont
Episode 16: Put up, put away, put up with, put up there, etc.: Más que poner
The verb "put" in English has many uses not parallel with "poner." This episode gives explanations and examples of put up (guardar), put up with (soportar), and put back (devolver). As always, Gabo y Goyo converse in an informative, relaxed style with effective context and repetition.Support the show
Episode 15: Suppose, supposedly, and supposed to! Vamos a desenredar estos tres conceptos
"Suppose," "supposedly," and "supposed to" sound very similar in English but mean very different things. Listen as Gabe and Greg make clear the differences between these three (and more) through their stories, conversations, and use of both synonyms and Spanish equivalents.Please recommend our show to a English-learning friend!Support the show
Episode 14: That crazy verb GET, part 1 - get mad, get up, get on, etc. ¡Lucas está en problemas!
The verb "to get" in English is so versatile, yet can be confusing, as you know. ¡"Get" quiere decir tanto! In this episode, we cover six common uses of "get," including "get" (to purchase), "get it" (entender), and "get home" (llegar a casa). Este episodio teje estos varios usos por una anécdota del hijo de Greg, Lucas. Cada explica
Episode 13: ¡México y Perú! Gabe and Greg talk in English about cenotes, Machu Picchu, and more!
Gabe has just returned from Mexico and Greg from Peru! In this episode, we use English to discuss four sets of observations about our travels, incluyendo la comida, el transporte, y la naturaleza. Hear how Gabe used a mix of English and Spanish while traveling to a beautiful cenote to swim, and how Greg met a real archeologist that worked in the ruins of Machu Picchu! Support the show
Episode 12: Ride on a bus, ride on a train, go to a museum: ¡Vocabulario de la ciudad!
Greg has just returned from a trip to the capital of the USA, Washington, DC! In this episode, we find out how he traveled in the city and how he describes in English the attractions of the nation's capital. Gabe también ha visitado Washington, y describe algunos recuerdos claves, incluyendo su visita a un museo que contiene un modelo gigantesco ¡de un mamut lanudo!Support the show
Episode 11: Make friends! Make my day! Ciertos usos del verbo "make" en inglés
Most students know that "hacer" can be used as both "do" and "make" in English. In this week's episode, we explore several examples with "make." Some of these translate from "hacer" in Spanish, others do not. Hear about Gabe's disappointing first date (ella no le hizo caso) and Greg's big trip to Perú in the coming weeks (él hace
Episode 10: The verb "do" in English: ¡Algunos usos comunes!
When learning English, Spanish speakers learn to distinguish between "do" and "make" for the verb "hacer." 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, an
Episode 9: Job interview concepts and priorities in English...¡que lleguemos a tiempo, hermanos!
If you are interested in working in an English-speaking environment, listen to this episode to hear us use vocabulary related to attendance, sexual harrassment, full-time work vs. part-time work, and punctuality. Gabe manages a team at a help desk and gives his insights, and Greg talks about stupid things he has done in past job interviews. ¡Chécalo!Support the show
Episode 8: Dogs, Cats, Coffee, and Cream - hablemos de preferencias
Most have an opinion about which is better, cats or dogs. Gabe and Greg share their views on their favorite pets, stressing terms of preference in English that will help those trying to improve. In the latter portion of the episode, Greg shares his preference for coffee with lots of cream and flavoring added to it. Discover if Gabe agrees!Support the show
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