7.3: Cultural & languages notes

7.3: Cultural & languages notes

Author: Live Lingua October 6, 2021 Duration: 3:11

¡Hola!  Welcome to m-episode 7.3 of the Live Lingua Spanish Podcast.

 

¿Ready to learn Spanish?

 

This m-episode is an overview of cultural notes to be aware of before going to a market in Latin American countries.

 

It also covers things to be aware of, how to avoid paying more than you should, and common words and phrases that you'll hear along the way.

 

Let's get started!

 

¡Empecemos!

 

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https://www.livelingua.com/podcast/7-3-cultural-and-language-notes-negotiating-for-souvenirs/

 

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