I took Spanish all through school and have been doing Duo on and off for several years and have some baseline knowledge but watching “Los Espookys” and “The Taco Chronicles” (with captions) has shown to me that I understand a lot more than I realize.
Apr 20, 2024
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Narcos on Netflix is really great if you’re interested in the historical (slightlyyyy fiction) of Pablo Escobar and like violent gritty shows. Great Colombian accents.
A Perfect Story on Netflix is a great rom com series, but it’s Spain spanish which is verrryyy fast.
I’ve been watching Brooklyn Nine-Nine with a Spanish dub and that’s honestly been super fun.
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I find that TV/Music only helps if you’re really studying and pursuing the language outside of just it’s content. Otherwise you’re trying to drink from a firehose.
The BEST method I’ve found for actually translating auditory listening into cognitive understanding is this:
Find a YouTube video of a Spanish speaker (dreaming Spanish has tons of great content), open a word doc and transcribe what you hear. Don’t worry about translation. Just transcribe, maybe 10-15 seconds a time. Then watch back with Spanish subtitles to see what you got right. Correct it, and then translate to the best of your ability. Then check your translation, correct, and move on.
It takes a lot of energy, but it truly is the most thorough learning process I’ve found. (Coming from someone who is living in Colombia rn learning Spanish)
Jul 24, 2024
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What do you mean I can just randomly cambiar mi idioma y como platico without any pauses and translate in real time in my head.
Also love helping people who speak Spanish who may not fully know how to speak English.
Jan 9, 2025
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specifically the fact I can’t speak or comprehend my family bc Puerto Ricans and dominicans speak so fast….. I get on my zoom (busuu language learning I love u) everyday but I fear I need to immerse myself in a country to pick this skill up
Apr 18, 2024
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Wire cutter posted their favorite instant ramens this week and the spicy seafood one did not disappoint!
Jan 26, 2025
I usually just make myself drip coffee or a single cup of tea during the week but I’ve got a little time so why not make a whole tea service just for me
Aug 18, 2024
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It just gives it that extra little umph. Like what was a late night snack is now a self-care ritual.
Apr 1, 2024