Mis recuerdos de la comida y comunidad de El Salvador 🇸🇻

S2, E4: Amazonas: la selva y el río 🦜

¿Puede un juego de computadora educacional de los años 90 cambiar la visión del mundo? En este episodio, navegamos por los recuerdos de The Amazon Trail para descubrir cómo el espíritu del jaguar me guió a través de la historia, la cultura y la biodiversidad de la región más vital del planeta. 🛶✨ Exploramos los secretos más fascinantes de la selva y el río Amazonas, desde su biodiversidad única hasta la historia y la lucha para que se respeten los derechos y territorios de sus pueblos indígenas. ❤️🌎 En este episodio: * 🐍 La biodiversidad: Datos sorprendentes sobre la fauna y el ecosistema. Descubrimos la curiosa relación entre los perezosos y las polillas. * 🌎 La historia compleja: Desde los primeros encuentros entre los indígenas y los españoles durante las expediciones del siglo XVI hasta las ruinas de Fordlândia * 🌴 Conciencia actual: El hito de la creación del Parque Xingú y el respeto por los pueblos originarios del Amazonas. ¿Desea perfeccionar su español conmigo? Acceso Gratuito: ¡Visite mi blog! Allí encontrará artículos detallados en español para profundizar en los temas de cada episodio. * ¡Contenido Exclusivo! 📸 Si desea ver la expedición en imágenes, visite el nivel pago de mi Patreon. He preparado una transcripción a todo color con fotos de la región y otros recursos como una prueba y lista de vocabulario exclusivamente para mis suscriptores. ✨ Apoye mi trabajo y acceda a estos materiales aquí en Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/colibritutoringspanish [https://www.patreon.com/colibritutoringspanish]  ¡Muchas gracias por acompañarme! Si este contenido le resulta útil, por favor califique el podcast con 5 estrellas. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Link tree Patreon Join my Patreon as a free member and you’ll get access to my Spanish language and culture blog! And by becoming a Patreon paid subscriber, for $5/month, you'll gain exclusive access to the full printable transcript and full colour presentation for this podcast and other valuable resources to support your Spanish language journey. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/colibritutoringspanish [https://www.patreon.com/colibritutoringspanish] ⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/colibritutoring/ [https://www.instagram.com/colibritutoring/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook group for Spanish language and Hispanic cultures (find out about free online conversation groups in Spanish!) ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/colibritutoringspanishgroup [https://www.facebook.com/groups/colibritutoringspanishgroup] ⁠⁠⁠ Colibri Tutoring website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://colibritutoring.wixsite.com/home [https://colibritutoring.wixsite.com/home]  🎵Gracias to Monument Music for the intro music, Fiesta Forever! https://pixabay.com/music/bossa-nova-fiesta-forever-165168/ [https://pixabay.com/music/bossa-nova-fiesta-forever-165168/]  🎵Gracias a freesound_community por los sonidos de la selva jonasrocha, Amazon Florest: ⁠https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/nature-amazon-florest-14836/⁠ [https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/nature-amazon-florest-14836/] mar_33, Sunrise in the Amazon Jungle ⁠https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/nature-sunrise-in-the-amazon-jungle-19749/⁠ [https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/nature-sunrise-in-the-amazon-jungle-19749/]  trundlefly, Amazon Jungle Afternoon Shower, ⁠https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/nature-amazon-jungle-afternoon-shower-19750/⁠ [https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/nature-amazon-jungle-afternoon-shower-19750/]  Música utilizada bajo una licencia gratuita de Pixabay / Music free for use under the Pixabay Content License Disclaimer: All voice recordings and performances in this podcast are protected under the creator’s rights. Without express prior authorization in writing, any reproduction, distribution or use—explicitly including training or use with artificial intelligence systems (e.g., deep learning, voice cloning)—is prohibited. All rights reserved. © 2026, Johannah Shepherd, Colibrí Tutoring

S2, E3: Chile: el hogar que Mike eligió 🇨🇱

En este episodio conversamos con Mike, un profesor de matemáticas de California que se jubiló para empezar una nueva vida en 🇨🇱 Chile, cerca tanto de la playa como de la montaña. 🌊🏔️ En este episodio descubrirán: * 🥟 la empanada chilena y la cultura de "la once" y el asado en Chile * 🗣️ cómo aprender el "chileno" * 💡 Mike comparte sus mejores consejos para aprender idiomas ¡Viajemos virtualmente al Cono Sur! 🎧✨ Patreon Join my Patreon as a free member and you’ll get access to my Spanish language and culture blog! And by becoming a Patreon paid subscriber, for $5/month, you'll gain exclusive access to the full transcript for this podcast and other valuable resources to support your Spanish language journey. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/colibritutoringspanish⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/colibritutoringspanish] Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/colibritutoring/]⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/colibritutoring/⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/colibritutoring/%E2%81%A0]  Facebook group for Spanish language and Hispanic cultures (find out about free online conversation groups in Spanish!) ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/colibritutoringspanishgroup⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/colibritutoringspanishgroup] Colibri Tutoring website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://colibritutoring.wixsite.com/home]⁠⁠⁠https://colibritutoring.wixsite.com/home⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://colibritutoring.wixsite.com/home%E2%81%A0]  Disclaimer: All voice recordings and performances in this podcast are protected under the creator’s rights. Without express prior authorization in writing, any reproduction, distribution or use—explicitly including training or use with artificial intelligence systems (e.g., deep learning, voice cloning)—is prohibited. All rights reserved. © 2026, Johannah Shepherd, Colibrí Tutoring

S2, E2: Quebec & Montreal: mis aventuras francófonas 🍁 🇨🇦

S2, E2: 🇨🇦 Quebec & Montreal: mis aventuras francófonas / Quebec & Montreal: my Francophone adventures En este episodio, les cuento cómo el español se convirtió para mí en un puente hacia el francés. Desde una excursión exprés a Quebec hasta una semana de inmersión total en Montreal, comparto mis descubrimientos culturales, mis experiencias gastronómicas (sí… probé la poutine 😋) y los pequeños logros en francés que me dieron más confianza. In this episode, I share how Spanish became my bridge to French. From a quick trip to Quebec to a full immersion week in Montreal, I talk about cultural discoveries, food experiences (yes… I tried poutine!) and the small wins that boosted my confidence. ⚜️ Cultura | Culture 🗣️ Inmersión lingüística | Language immersion 🍁 Viajes y comida local | Travel and local food 📚 Consejos para estudiantes de idiomas | Tips for language learners Podcast level: intermediate (B1) Patreon Join my Patreon as a free member and you’ll get access to my Spanish language and culture blog! And by becoming a Patreon paid subscriber, for $5/month, you'll gain exclusive access to the full transcript for this podcast (featuring a presentation with full colour photos!) and other valuable resources to support your Spanish language journey. ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/colibritutoringspanish⁠⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/colibritutoringspanish] Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/colibritutoring/]⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/colibritutoring/⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/colibritutoring/%E2%81%A0]  Facebook group for Spanish language and Hispanic cultures (find out about free online conversation groups in Spanish!) ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/colibritutoringspanishgroup⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/colibritutoringspanishgroup] Colibri Tutoring website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://colibritutoring.wixsite.com/home]⁠⁠https://colibritutoring.wixsite.com/home⁠⁠⁠ [https://colibritutoring.wixsite.com/home%E2%81%A0]  Music Credits: * Intro & outro music: Fiesta Forever by Monument Music — gracias! (free from Pixabay, used under Pixabay’s royalty-free Content License) ⁠https://pixabay.com/music/bossa-nova-fiesta-forever-165168/⁠ [https://pixabay.com/music/bossa-nova-fiesta-forever-165168/]  Disclaimer: All voice recordings and performances in this podcast are protected under the creator’s rights. Without express prior authorization in writing, any reproduction, distribution or use—explicitly including training or use with artificial intelligence systems (e.g., deep learning, voice cloning)—is prohibited. All rights reserved. © 2026, Johannah Shepherd, Colibrí Tutoring

Mis recuerdos de la comida y comunidad de El Salvador 🇸🇻

¡Bienvenidos a la segunda temporada del podcast ¡espaÑolismo! Welcome to season 2 of the podcast ¡espaÑolismo! En este episodio, comparto cómo crecí rodeada de la cultura salvadoreña en los suburbios de Washington, D.C. 🏡✨ In this episode, I share how I grew up surrounded by Salvadoran culture in the D.C. suburbs. * Inmersión y aprendizaje: El español a través del juego, la música y el concepto de "Input Comprensible". 🧠🎶 * Immersion & learning: Spanish through play, music, and "Comprehensible Input" as a way to learn language * Gastronomía auténtica: El arte de las pupusas, la horchata de morro y el pan con pollo. 🫓 * Authentic Gastronomy: The art of pupusas, horchata from El Salvador, and pan con pollo sandwiches * Comunidad y recuerdos: Fiestas de cumpleaños, piñatas y baile 🎊 * Community & Memories: Birthday parties, piñatas, and dancing ❤️ Un episodio lleno de nostalgia, comida y amor por la cultura salvadoreña 🇸🇻 ❤️ An episode full of nostalgia, cuisine, and love for Salvadoran culture 🇸🇻 Podcast level: intermediate (B1) Ready for more? Join my Patreon as a free member and you’ll get access to my Spanish language and culture blog! And by becoming a Patreon paid subscriber, for $5/month, you'll gain exclusive access to the full transcript for this podcast (featuring a presentation with full colour photos!) and other valuable resources to support your Spanish language journey. ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/colibritutoringspanish⁠⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/colibritutoringspanish] Join my Facebook group for Spanish language and Hispanic cultures, and get more info on free online conversation groups in Spanish! ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/colibritutoringspanishgroup⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/colibritutoringspanishgroup] Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/colibritutoring/]⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/colibritutoring/⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/colibritutoring/%E2%81%A0]  Colibri Tutoring website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://colibritutoring.wixsite.com/home]⁠⁠https://colibritutoring.wixsite.com/home⁠⁠⁠ [https://colibritutoring.wixsite.com/home%E2%81%A0]  Music Credits: * Intro & outro music: Fiesta Forever by Monument Music — gracias! (free from Pixabay, used under Pixabay’s royalty-free Content License) https://pixabay.com/music/bossa-nova-fiesta-forever-165168/ [https://pixabay.com/music/bossa-nova-fiesta-forever-165168/]  Disclaimer: All voice recordings and performances in this podcast are protected under the creator’s rights. Without express prior authorization in writing, any reproduction, distribution or use—explicitly including training or use with artificial intelligence systems (e.g., deep learning, voice cloning)—is prohibited. All rights reserved. © 2026, Johannah Shepherd, Colibrí Tutoring

episodio 11: tradiciones navideñas ✨🎄

En esta edición especial de las fiestas, yo comparto unos recuerdos navideños de mi infancia, un viaje a 🇩🇰 Dinamarca y una alegre reunión de amigos en 2025. Descubre la magia de la Navidad en los pequeños momentos, las tradiciones familiares y la calidez de estar rodeada de seres queridos. ¡Una mezcla de risas, comida deliciosa y recuerdos felices! 🎄 ✨In this special holiday edition, I'm sharing some Christmas memories from my childhood, a trip to 🇩🇰 Denmark, and a joyful gathering of friends in 2025. Discover the magic of Christmas in the little moments, family traditions, and the warmth of being surrounded by loved ones. A mix of laughter, delicious food, and happy memories! 🍪 ¿Quieren ir más allá? Únanse a mi Patreon por solo $5/mes y obtengan: * Transcripciones completas de cada episodio * Recursos en PDF para gramática y vocabulario 📚 * Lecturas culturales de todo el mundo hispanohablante 🌎 🌍 * ¡Y episodios extras! 🎁 Want to go deeper? Join my Patreon for only $5/month and get: Complete transcripts for every episode… PDF grammar and vocabulary resources 📚- Cultural readings from across the Spanish-speaking world… Plus bonus episodes!) ⁠https://www.patreon.com/colibritutoringspanish⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/colibritutoringspanish]  ¡En el nivel gratuito, puedes leer mi blog en español! On the free tier, come check out my blog in Spanish! Este episodio se encuentra en un nivel intermedio a intermedio-avanzado (B1-B2). This episode is at the intermediate to upper-intermediate level (B1–B2). Music Credits: * Intro & outro music: Fiesta Forever by Monument Music — gracias! (free from Pixabay, used under Pixabay’s royalty-free Content License) https://pixabay.com/music/bossa-nova-fiesta-forever-165168/ [https://pixabay.com/music/bossa-nova-fiesta-forever-165168/] © 2025, Johannah Shepherd, Colibrí Tutoring Disclaimer: All voice recordings and performances in this podcast are protected under the creator’s rights. Without express prior authorization in writing, any reproduction, distribution or use—explicitly including training or use with artificial intelligence systems (e.g., deep learning, voice cloning)—is prohibited. All rights reserved.