La Gringa Bilingüa

*This episode will be in English*Season 3 of La Gringa Bilingua invites you to come with me to Mexico, where I met new friends, experienced culture shocks, and enjoyed the beauty of Mexican culture! In this episode I speak to my personal experience learning things I never expected about Mexico City and its people, putting myself in difficult but rewarding situations in many aspects. Hope this helps you know what to expect when immersing yourself in any culture, or just to learn more about this beautiful city! We are learning together, and I want to share the things that surprised me with all of you.Hi! I'm Emily Esperanza, a US based singer, songwriter, and language learning advocate. I have learned Spanish from scratch, and used music to do so. Join me to sing, learn, and open ourselves to different cultures and genres together. Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @theemilyesperanzatheemilyesperanza@gmail.comwww.theemilyesperanza.com 

*This episode will be in English*Season 3 of La Gringa Bilingua invites you to come with me to Mexico, where I met new friends, experienced culture shocks, and enjoyed the beauty of Mexican culture! In this episode I share some highlights of the Mexican cuisine I tasted in during my visit. Enjoy!Hi! I'm Emily Esperanza, a US based singer, songwriter, and language learning advocate. I have learned Spanish from scratch, and used music to do so. Join me to sing, learn, and open ourselves to different cultures and genres together. Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @theemilyesperanzatheemilyesperanza@gmail.comwww.theemilyesperanza.com 

*This interview will be in Spanish with English summaries along the way*Season 3 of La Gringa Bilingua invites you to come with me to Mexico, where I met new friends, experienced culture shocks, and enjoyed the beauty of Mexican culture! In this interview I bring you live to Polanco, Mexico City, where I spoke with four women from Mexico City, who shared with me their favorite things about their country, their city, and their culture (and how it compares to the US!). Listen to hear about our international friendship and some of the cultural differences (good and bad) we have noticed. Hi! I'm Emily Esperanza, a US based singer, songwriter, and language learning advocate. I have learned Spanish from scratch, and used music to do so. Join me to sing, learn, and open ourselves to different cultures and genres together. Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @theemilyesperanzatheemilyesperanza@gmail.comwww.theemilyesperanza.com 

*This interview will be in Spanish with English summaries along the way*Season 3 of La Gringa Bilingua invites you to come with me to Mexico, where I met new friends, experienced culture shocks, and enjoyed the beauty of Mexican culture! In this interview I bring you live to Polanco, Mexico City, where I spoke with my friend Fernanda, whom I met online a year ago and travelled to Mexico to meet for the first time this year. Listen to hear about our international friendship and some of the cultural differences (good and bad) we have noticed. Hi! I'm Emily Esperanza, a US based singer, songwriter, and language learning advocate. I have learned Spanish from scratch, and used music to do so. Join me to sing, learn, and open ourselves to different cultures and genres together. Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @theemilyesperanzatheemilyesperanza@gmail.comwww.theemilyesperanza.com 

*This interview will be in English*For a FREE 30 minute trial class in Spanish or English with Celeste, DM her on Instagram @soycelestemarini with the answer to the question at the end of the podcast! This offer has no expiration date.Hi! I'm Emily Esperanza, a US based singer, songwriter, and language learning advocate. I have learned Spanish from scratch, and used music to do so. Join me to sing, learn, and open ourselves to different cultures and genres together. Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @theemilyesperanzatheemilyesperanza@gmail.comwww.theemilyesperanza.com 

*This interview will be in Spanish*Thank you so much to Francesca for sharing her experience learning Spanish and other languages, and teaching in a public school!Hi! I'm Emily Esperanza, a US based singer, songwriter, and language learning advocate. I have learned Spanish from scratch, and used music to do so. Join me to sing, learn, and open ourselves to different cultures and genres together. Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @theemilyesperanzatheemilyesperanza@gmail.comwww.theemilyesperanza.com 

*This interview will be in English*Thank you to Jessica for sharing her amazing story and work with us in this interview! Jessica participates in beauty pageants and her current title is La Reina de la Hispanidad. Listen in to hear her experience as a pageant queen, in advocating for more diverse representation, her role models, and more!Hi! I'm Emily Esperanza, a US based singer, songwriter, and language learning advocate. I have learned Spanish from scratch, and used music to do so. Join me to sing, learn, and open ourselves to different cultures and genres together. Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @theemilyesperanzatheemilyesperanza@gmail.comwww.theemilyesperanza.com 

*The interview is in English with a little bit of Spanish*I had so much fun talking with Isabel on how and why she founded Baila Baila, an LA-based business teaching Spanish to kids through music and dance. You can find her music on all digital platforms and on instagram @bailabaila1 . Hi! I'm Emily Esperanza, a US based singer, songwriter, and language learning advocate. I have learned Spanish from scratch, and used music to do so. Join me to sing, learn, and open ourselves to different cultures and genres together. Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @theemilyesperanzatheemilyesperanza@gmail.comwww.theemilyesperanza.com 

*The interview is in Spanish, but I have provided an English transcript so those who need it can follow along!*Transcript in English- https://docs.google.com/document/d/17dTshb5CYa7zQnKckMWXgn27B8oZPyHf5nj72Yz4COc/edit?usp=sharingSo happy to kick off season two with this fun interview! Mextalki is a business aimed towards teaching Mexican Spanish and culture, and I had the pleasure of interviewing its founders for this episode. Thanks again to Diego and Efraín for joining me. You can find them on Instagram @mextalki. Hi! I'm Emily Esperanza, a US based singer, songwriter, and language learning advocate. I have learned Spanish from scratch, and used music to do so. Join me to sing, learn, and open ourselves to different cultures and genres together. Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @theemilyesperanzatheemilyesperanza@gmail.comwww.theemilyesperanza.com 

*This episode will be conducted in both English and Spanish/ Este episodio se realiza en inglés y en español*Big announcement! For 4 years now, I have gone by Emily Hope for my music and accounts. However, I have recently decided to change my artistic name to Emily Esperanza. Listen to this episode to hear why I chose this new name, and some funny stories about being confused with other Emily Hopes. At the end, I explain it all again in Spanish for a little bit of listening practice or for the spanish-speaking listeners. Hi! I'm Emily Esperanza, a US based singer, songwriter, and language learning advocate. I have learned Spanish from scratch, and used music to do so. Join me to sing, learn, and open ourselves to different cultures and genres together. Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @theemilyesperanzatheemilyesperanza@gmail.comwww.theemilyesperanza.com 

*This episode will be conducted in English*Host Emily Esperanza has truly sung her way through language learning. As a singer/songwriter, music is a big part of her life, including her journey learning Spanish. Learn how you can do the same and sound more like a native by listening to music in this episode. You will even hear a bonus performance from her #TranslationTuesday segment, where she translates and performs her favorite songs. Mentioned in this episode:Song- 2:50 Remix by TINI, DUKI, and MYAEmily's Translation Tuesday playlistHi! I'm Emily Esperanza, a US based singer, songwriter, and language learning advocate. I have learned Spanish from scratch, and used music to do so. Join me to sing, learn, and open ourselves to different cultures and genres together. Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @theemilyesperanzatheemilyesperanza@gmail.comwww.theemilyesperanza.com Gracias por escuchar! 

*This episode will be conducted in English*One of the best (and sometimes, the most difficult) parts about learning Spanish is getting to learn the distinct dialects and slang from each country. In this episode, host Emily Esperanza teaches a few slang words from Argentina to her dad, and they explore the connections between Argentine slang and  its Italian influences. Listen in and see if you can guess these words right- you’ll be sounding like a porteño in no time! Hi! I'm Emily Esperanza, a US based singer, songwriter, and language learning advocate. I have learned Spanish from scratch, and used music to do so. Join me to sing, learn, and open ourselves to different cultures and genres together. Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @theemilyesperanzatheemilyesperanza@gmail.comwww.theemilyesperanza.com Gracias por escuchar! 

*This episode will be conducted in English*Ever wondered why people from Chile  often sound like they speak an entirely different language than people from Spain? It all comes down to accents and dialects. In this episode, host Emily Esperanza tries to guess a variety of accents in Spanish. Listen in to see how many you can guess right! Thank you the HiNative and Tandem app users for their contributions to this episode. A great resource for learning more about all the different accents and dialects in Spanish: https://www.grittyspanish.com/2019/02/05/spanish-dialects/Hi! I'm Emily Esperanza, a US based singer, songwriter, and language learning advocate. I have learned Spanish from scratch, and used music to do so. Join me to sing, learn, and open ourselves to different cultures and genres together. Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @theemilyesperanzatheemilyesperanza@gmail.comwww.theemilyesperanza.com Gracias por escuchar! 

*This episode will be conducted in English*In this episode, host Emily Esperanza tells the story of her journey learning Spanish. She discusses how she became so passionate about the language, her strategies for language fluency, and the benefits of being bilingual. Listen in to find out how you can take your Spanish skills from gringo to nativo in just a few years and tune in again in two weeks for another episode.Hi! I'm Emily Esperanza, a US based singer, songwriter, and language learning advocate. I have learned Spanish from scratch, and used music to do so. Join me to sing, learn, and open ourselves to different cultures and genres together. Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @theemilyesperanzatheemilyesperanza@gmail.comwww.theemilyesperanza.com Gracias por escuchar! 

*This episode will be in English*Season 3 of La Gringa Bilingua invites you to come with me to Mexico, where I met new friends, experienced culture shocks, and enjoyed the beauty of Mexican culture! Today I brought on my dad Mike, a lifelong soccer junkie, to talk about what it felt like to tour Mexico City's Estadio Azteca, home to two World Cups and some of the most legendary moments in soccer history. We also discussed the importance of soccer in Mexico's culture and some predictions for this year's World Cup!Hi! I'm Emily Esperanza, a US based singer, songwriter, and language learning advocate. I have learned Spanish from scratch, and used music to do so. Join me to sing, learn, and open ourselves to different cultures and genres together. Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @theemilyesperanzatheemilyesperanza@gmail.comwww.theemilyesperanza.com