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May is a Spanish teacher from Mexico, and Jim is a gringo with a passion for adventure. Together they’ll help you take your Spanish to the next level.
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May Larios García and Jim Fricker are more than the Learn Spanish and Go podcast hosts. They are also husband and wife. Their love for language learning was the initial catalyst for their romance. It later led to the creation of the podcast. For that reason, this show feels more than a traditional educational podcast. The hosts' passion helps the listeners connect to the language.
Learn Spanish and Go podcast host García is a native of the Pacific Coast of Mexico. She went to school for foreign language education. She sought a way to keep up with her English when she graduated. She knew she wouldn't take English lessons, so she looked for a platform to help her practice. That's where she met Fricker.
On his end, Minnesota resident Fricker didn't want to be monolingual anymore. The future Learn Spanish and Go podcast host wanted to expand his knowledge. He wanted to learn a new language and decided on Spanish. A coworker recommended a site called Italki. It's a place that matches people from all over the world for language exchange.
García and Fricker chatted for months on this website. At some point, they decided it was time to meet, and García invited Fricker down to Mexico. The pair traveled around Mexico, and Fricker learned about the culture. He fell in love with the country, the language, and García all at once.
It was a natural decision for the couple to combine their passions, she, a Spanish teacher, and he, an audio-video professional. Their first thought was a podcast, but somehow, they settled on a YouTube channel instead. Several years later, they decided to go back to the original plan.
The experience of sharing one's culture and language was life-changing for the pair. They wanted to transfer that experience to their listeners, who may not get to travel, through the podcast Learn Spanish and Go. Fans can learn each week by listening to this program. The show discusses everything from culture to cooking.
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