Simplified Speech #074 – Jeremy’s trip to Mexico
Episode description
Want to know what it’s like to visit a place where the people speak your second (or third) language? Jeremy tells Andrew about his trip to Mexico, where he spoke Spanish with the locals and took his son on adventures.
Fun fact
Oaxaca is the most diverse state of Mexico. It is home to 18 different ethnic groups, 32% of Mexico’s indigenous population, and the greatest number of languages spoken. It also has Monte Albán, an important, well-preserved archaeological site.
Expressions included in the study guide
- Thanks in advance (TIA)
- Catch the bug
- Blend in
- Off topic
- Kick oneself
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Simplified Speech #074 – Jeremy’s trip to Mexico
Episode description
Want to know what it’s like to visit a place where the people speak your second (or third) language? Jeremy tells Andrew about his trip to Mexico, where he spoke Spanish with the locals and took his son on adventures.Fun fact
Oaxaca is the most diverse state of Mexico. It is home to 18 different ethnic groups, 32% of Mexico’s indigenous population, and the greatest number of languages spoken. It also has Monte Albán, an important, well-preserved archaeological site.Expressions included in the study guide
- Thanks in advance (TIA)
- Catch the bug
- Blend in
- Off topic
- Kick oneself
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Sign inHosts: Andrew Bates and Jeremy Brinkerhoff
Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Let It Go by Scott Dugdale
Episode preparation/research: Andrew Bates
Audio editor: Andrew Bates
Transcriptionist: Heather Bates
Study guide writer: Lisa Hoekstra
English editor: Stephanie MacLean
Business manager: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
Project manager: Jessica Cox
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