No Te Rindas podcast tries to explain terms that English learners might hear.
In episode 16, Goyo and Gabo use the term "put up with". "Put up with" equates in Spanish más o menos a "tolerar." A clarinet teacher has to put up with horrible sounds coming from her beginners sometimes, while she waits for them to practice, mature and improve.
Here's one more example of "put up with."
This dog is putting up with the little girl's play. He may not like it, but because the dog loves her, he puts up with her "examination."
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 ...
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 ...
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 th...
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 chi...
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 ge...