Mike, muchísimas gracias por invitarnos. Fue un placer platicar contigo y conocerte. Además escuchar tu español es maravilloso. Haz hecho un gran trabajo. Gracias por recomendarnos.
I had the biggest smile on my face watching this. I love Ana and David. They have been a big help to me during my Spanish journey as well. You did a good job, especially considering you said you were nervous. Bien hecho!
What a great conversation and cultural exchange. Thank you for introducing us language learners to the excellent How to Spanish Podcast. Keep up the good work, Mike!
Wow Mike! Un sueño! Escuché de su podcast a través de tu canal hace muchos meses. Y hasta ahora, no hay ningún podcast que me ha ayudado en mi aprendizaje más que el suyo! Gracias a ti Mike, y gracias a Ana y a David por su contenido increíble!!!
I also love How to Spanish Podcast. I did the same thing as you and started to listen to them as absolute beginner when I couldn't understand a word, and still listen to them a year and half later and now can understand about 75-80%. I love this podcast and listen to it all the time. Good interview, it's not easy to do an interview like this.
What a "ko-ink-dink" that we both listen to, "How to Spanish" podcast. It's so cool that you had the opportunity to interview them, That was AWESOME! This was a great interview. What I need is to converse with people. I understand most of what I hear but I get flustered when I have to respond. I've told the Spanish-speaking people my church to please address me in Spanish. We'll see how that goes. Keep up the good work!!!
@@MikeBen Living in NYC, I feel like there is NO EXCUSE, for my not being able to speak the language. It's not like there's any shortage of Hispanics here but in the past, nobody has been willing to work with me. So, now that I've FINALLY found people who said yes to me, we'll see how that goes. I can't wait! I'll keep you posted! 😃😉
Yea, it really is a good podcast that I also started as a beginner and now I'm enjoying it much more now that I have a better handle on the language. Very cool to see you three coming together.
Sé que llego un poco tarde para comentar aquí, pero quiero repetir lo que muchos han dicho. También escucho a Ana y David desde hace un rato. Son increíbles, respetados y amados por tanta gente. ¡Gracias Mike!
He estado un Patreon de HTSP por catorce meses y estaba súper feliz de ver esta entrevista. Ana y David son súper estrellas en el mundo del aprendizaje del español en UA-cam! Hay tan pocos podcasts mexicanos como este y ha sido mi podcast para escuchar y aprender semanalmente. Tu sigues inspirándome para seguir avanzando, especialmente cuando pienso que no estoy progresando. Gracia por todo!
Muchismas gracias Rick y les recomiendo a todo el mundo que se suscriban al Patreon de ellos. Es muy bueno lo que hacen allí y nos ayuda bastante! Mil gracias de nuevo y sigue adelante!
It is only because of you that I found this podcast. In my opinion it is the best! I needed something like this podcast to bridge me to the next level of Spanish. I love Ana and David. Thank you Ben.
Espero que un dia hable como tu, Mike! Bravo! Y también quería decir muchas gracias a Ana y David, mis profes! Escucho mucho y muchas veces a cada episodio. Aprendo mucho, y les recomiendo a todos.
This gentleman is doing a great job on his spanish learning journey. Karen you used the subjunctive to speak about yourself. You do not use (que) nor (subjunctive hable) when speaking about yourself You want to say... Espero un dia hablar como tú Good stuff
Mike, how are you doing? It's been a while. This is Victor the old guy who follows you from time to time. You're doing great. I've been following this couple for a while myself. I really like them. I'm still working on various languages. My German understanding is increasing yet I've yet to start speaking. I actually found a brother from my state who speaks various languages including Chinese, German, Spanish, etc and he's only around 30. He actually majored in Foreign languages. All of you inspire me so I just keep studying languages as they are my passion. Good luck, keep up the great work. Ahorita estoy leyendo dos libros: Los Narcos Gringos de J.Jesús Esquivel y Llévame contigo de Carlos Frias. Ademas, estoy revisando el subjuntivo. Adelante. Ciao!
Me alegro escuchar que estés bien Víctor. Im glad to hear youre doing well and that these videos are still helping. I’m sure that the guy you described is a huge motivation entonces sigue adelante con todo hermano!
I recently started listening to their podcast/channel, and I’m quickly picking up more and more every time! Pero necesito mucho más (cómo se dice, time y práctica? lol) I love this video😆 Really greatttt interview!✨👏🏽👏🏽
That was very inspiring. I'm very proud of your progress. I'm on my way as well. Giving myself one year to become conversational. Your channel had really inspired me. Keep up the good work!
Una cosa que para mí que hace un poco difícil el español mexicano son todas esas palabras que son de origin náhuatl u otros idiomas indígenas. Hay algunas diferencias entre el español hablado en México y en EEUU por ejemplo el Tex-Mex. Uno de mis antiguos compañeros de trabajo que es México-Americano me dijo que una vez fue a México y compró unos dulces de una vendedora de la calle y ella le 22:48 dijo, “Oh, usted es del otro lado.”
Really great video! It's great seeing other black people from the US who learned Spanish! I just uploaded a video about my journey; would love to get your feedback!
Hey Mike bruh good content. Im listening to this sped up. Sounds crazy? Yes Espanol es muy rapido. Im having trouble with the speed of Spanish. So im practicing listening to Espanol faster. So when I listen to Spanish at regular speed its now slower. This actually works. Have you tried this?
I never have but this does seem like it would work as long as you already have decent listening skills. I definitely found that when I started listening to Spanish speakers that naturally speak faster, the average persons rate/speed became much easier to understand.
@@MikeBen indeed fam. I'm on year 2. It's a slow but fascinating experience to speak another language. Now at upper A2 I'm intensifying the input. And also focusing on basics. Music has definitely helped as well. Your doing good work man. One day I'll be on your show.
Hello Mike I have a question can you elaborate more on listening comprehension levels. In terms of understanding nothing to words then sentences and so. I'm at a stage where I hear the word then I translate it to English in my head then I understand what's being said. It's a process
That is a natural process. It took me a year and 9 months to pass the stage that you’re describing. With that said I would say be patient and consistent and over time that internal translation process will naturally go away. I know it sounds illogical but after a year and a half I started noticing that I was able to listen and understand without mentally translating
Don't understand why he used the subjunctive at 12:35 "no digo que no haya opciones es algo que ha ido avanzando". I feel like learning the "trigger words" for the spanish doesn't always work, i need a better way of understanding it
This is a great point. I’ve found personally that Mexicans use the subjunctive in situations like this much more often than other Spanish speakers. They essentially will use the subjunctive conjugations for anything that isn’t concrete. If he would’ve used “hay opiniones” you have to view that as a concrete statement of fact. Him using the subjunctive however is essentially him saying that in his opinion, hypothetically he doesn’t think that options don’t exist. I hope this helps
Yo diria que el español que mas se parece a mexico, el de el salvador, nicaragua y guatemala son distintos pero mas parecido porque en Colombia y peru ni por el p##### hablan como mexico.
Mike, muchísimas gracias por invitarnos. Fue un placer platicar contigo y conocerte. Además escuchar tu español es maravilloso. Haz hecho un gran trabajo.
Gracias por recomendarnos.
Muchísimas gracias a ustedes también! Nos han ayudado mucho y siguen ayudándonos con el mejor podcast qué hay para estudiantes de español!
I had the biggest smile on my face watching this. I love Ana and David. They have been a big help to me during my Spanish journey as well. You did a good job, especially considering you said you were nervous. Bien hecho!
Thanks Angel, and I agree they're great!
Sí, habló español súper bien. Se sintió tan natural y cómodo. Gracias, Angel
What a great conversation and cultural exchange. Thank you for introducing us language learners to the excellent How to Spanish Podcast. Keep up the good work, Mike!
Thanks Chris, and I agree, they are great!
Éxitos!!Con el idioma Español. Saludos desde Uruguay 👋🇺🇾🇺🇾🇺🇾
Wow Mike! Un sueño! Escuché de su podcast a través de tu canal hace muchos meses. Y hasta ahora, no hay ningún podcast que me ha ayudado en mi aprendizaje más que el suyo! Gracias a ti Mike, y gracias a Ana y a David por su contenido increíble!!!
Muchísimas gracias y estoy de acuerdo, son geniales!
Gracias :)
@@HowtoSpanishOfficial de nada! Gracias por tu ayuda en mi aprendizaje! 🇲🇽
Ayyyy two of my favorite channels in one video
Mil gracias hermano!
Ayyy gracias!! :)
Oh, I loved this exchange sooo much! Three really genuine, humble people just trying to help others! Thank you guys soo much for all you do!!
Agreed! They are the best!
My two favorite channels!! What episode guys!!
Gracias!
Me encanta este podcast y voy a Querétaro con ellos en octubre por un viaje de inmersión.
Que la pases muy bien!!! 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽
This is dope would love to do a spanish podcast with you guys!!!
Siempre eres bienvenido!
I saw the thumbnail and thought, Avengers-level crossover. Also, I encourage folks, their Patreon is money well spent.
Agreed!
Fue un gran placer hablar con Mike! muchas gracias Christopher por la confianza y recomendación.
I also love How to Spanish Podcast. I did the same thing as you and started to listen to them as absolute beginner when I couldn't understand a word, and still listen to them a year and half later and now can understand about 75-80%. I love this podcast and listen to it all the time. Good interview, it's not easy to do an interview like this.
I'm going through what you have done I am totally lost I ick up 2 words a sentence they speak to fast but I'm trying.
@@incognito96 it gets easier after you have listened a lot and learned a lot of vocab.
Awesome progress man! Understanding 80% in a year and a half is fantastic!
Thanks Taylor and your progress is amazing. Sigue adelante!
Hola! Gracias y super buen trabajo también!
What a "ko-ink-dink" that we both listen to, "How to Spanish" podcast. It's so cool that you had the opportunity to interview them, That was AWESOME! This was a great interview. What I need is to converse with people. I understand most of what I hear but I get flustered when I have to respond. I've told the Spanish-speaking people my church to please address me in Spanish. We'll see how that goes. Keep up the good work!!!
Thanks Melanie, I love their podcast. Your Spanish speaking church members will definitely help a lot!
@@MikeBen Living in NYC, I feel like there is NO EXCUSE, for my not being able to speak the language. It's not like there's any shortage of Hispanics here but in the past, nobody has been willing to work with me. So, now that I've FINALLY found people who said yes to me, we'll see how that goes. I can't wait! I'll keep you posted! 😃😉
Que guay! Muy buena conversación 🙌🏽
Mil gracias Shane!
I do remember an interview you did with them as well? Not sure but kinda recall this many months ago.
Learn spaish and go is my go to podcast
That's a great one.
Que emocionante! He escuchado a How to Spanish podcast desde su nombre estuvo "Dos con Todos!" Definativamente un de mis favoritos.
Estoy de acuerdo, son geniales!
Ahhh sí! recuerdas nuestro ex nombre jeje. Gracias :)
Yea, it really is a good podcast that I also started as a beginner and now I'm enjoying it much more now that I have a better handle on the language. Very cool to see you three coming together.
They’re the best!
Sé que llego un poco tarde para comentar aquí, pero quiero repetir lo que muchos han dicho. También escucho a Ana y David desde hace un rato. Son increíbles, respetados y amados por tanta gente. ¡Gracias Mike!
Gracias Jeff y que sigas aprendiendo!
Two of my favorites on the same vid.
Mil gracias Dave!
Aww gracias :)
He estado un Patreon de HTSP por catorce meses y estaba súper feliz de ver esta entrevista. Ana y David son súper estrellas en el mundo del aprendizaje del español en UA-cam! Hay tan pocos podcasts mexicanos como este y ha sido mi podcast para escuchar y aprender semanalmente. Tu sigues inspirándome para seguir avanzando, especialmente cuando pienso que no estoy progresando. Gracia por todo!
Muchismas gracias Rick y les recomiendo a todo el mundo que se suscriban al Patreon de ellos. Es muy bueno lo que hacen allí y nos ayuda bastante! Mil gracias de nuevo y sigue adelante!
Yessss man!
The best podcast ever!
It is only because of you that I found this podcast. In my opinion it is the best! I needed something like this podcast to bridge me to the next level of Spanish. I love Ana and David. Thank you Ben.
You’re welcome Kimberley and I agree, they’re great!
Muchas gracias a Mike por la recomendación y a ti por escucharnos!
Espero que un dia hable como tu, Mike! Bravo! Y también quería decir muchas gracias a Ana y David, mis profes! Escucho mucho y muchas veces a cada episodio. Aprendo mucho, y les recomiendo a todos.
Tu lo haré!
This gentleman is doing a great job on his spanish learning journey.
Karen you used the subjunctive to speak about yourself. You do not use (que) nor (subjunctive hable) when speaking about yourself
You want to say...
Espero un dia hablar como tú
Good stuff
Gracias. El subjunctive me confunde siempre.@@kcorpora1
@@karenhribar5519 de nada y siempre nos ayudamos
Mike, how are you doing? It's been a while. This is Victor the old guy who follows you from time to time. You're doing great. I've been following this couple for a while myself. I really like them. I'm still working on various languages. My German understanding is increasing yet I've yet to start speaking. I actually found a brother from my state who speaks various languages including Chinese, German, Spanish, etc and he's only around 30. He actually majored in Foreign languages. All of you inspire me so I just keep studying languages as they are my passion. Good luck, keep up the great work. Ahorita estoy leyendo dos libros: Los Narcos Gringos de J.Jesús Esquivel y Llévame contigo de Carlos Frias. Ademas, estoy revisando el subjuntivo. Adelante. Ciao!
Me alegro escuchar que estés bien Víctor. Im glad to hear youre doing well and that these videos are still helping. I’m sure that the guy you described is a huge motivation entonces sigue adelante con todo hermano!
I love this video ! So glad you got a chance to connect with How to Podcast. I’ve been listening to them for a while now.
They’re the best!
Gracias :)
I don’t understand much but I do know that at 23:30. He said food and drink is expensive and America and I couldn’t agree more.😂
😂
Perfecto Gracias tan, Absolutamenta Asombroso
Gracias como siempre Frances!
Qué una buena plática! Me encantan los podcasts de Ana y David muchísimos. Felicidades con tu español y espero que lo mío alcance así. :D
Mil gracias y si son los mejores que hay. Tu lo alcanzaras con tiempo! Sigue adelante!
yesss!!!! im pumped to watch this!
Mil gracias Anthony, te va a gustar!
Yes! I love this!
They’re the best!
I recently started listening to their podcast/channel, and I’m quickly picking up more and more every time! Pero necesito mucho más (cómo se dice, time y práctica? lol) I love this video😆 Really greatttt interview!✨👏🏽👏🏽
Mil gracias Christina y sigue adelante con tus estudios! You won’t regret it!
That was very inspiring. I'm very proud of your progress. I'm on my way as well. Giving myself one year to become conversational. Your channel had really inspired me. Keep up the good work!
Thank you Karlis and you will do it! Sigue adelante con tus estudios y lograrás lo que tú quieras!
@@MikeBen muchas gracias!
Definitely the best.. in my opinion.. I love them
Agreed!
Gracias!
Great job big bro! You're an inspiration!
Thank you David!
@@MikeBen De nada mi hermano!
Un buen video, muy interesante. Me gusta mucho también Ana Y David y veo su canal de UA-cam para practicar mi español.
Su podcast es el mejor!
Gracias!
Mike, keep up the great work. I appreciate this podcast man!
Thanks Drew!
Como siempre, excelente video y entrevista.
Muchismas gracias Kenny!
Nice interview! Are you on any other social media outlets?
I have created an Instagram but haven’t posted anything yet. You can email me though at mikespanish404@gmail.com
@@MikeBen Okay great thank you. Did you receive my email?
Una cosa que para mí que hace un poco difícil el español mexicano son todas esas palabras que son de origin náhuatl u otros idiomas indígenas. Hay algunas diferencias entre el español hablado en México y en EEUU por ejemplo el Tex-Mex. Uno de mis antiguos compañeros de trabajo que es México-Americano me dijo que una vez fue a México y compró unos dulces de una vendedora de la calle y ella le 22:48 dijo, “Oh, usted es del otro lado.”
Tienes razón, eso se me hace difícil a veces también. Se nota eso mucho en el Español de Mexico.
Ah crossover event!
I enjoyed it, they're the best!
Really great video! It's great seeing other black people from the US who learned Spanish! I just uploaded a video about my journey; would love to get your feedback!
Mil gracias!
Hey Mike bruh good content.
Im listening to this sped up. Sounds crazy? Yes Espanol es muy rapido. Im having trouble with the speed of Spanish.
So im practicing listening to Espanol faster. So when I listen to Spanish at regular speed its now slower. This actually works. Have you tried this?
I never have but this does seem like it would work as long as you already have decent listening skills. I definitely found that when I started listening to Spanish speakers that naturally speak faster, the average persons rate/speed became much easier to understand.
@@MikeBen indeed fam. I'm on year 2. It's a slow but fascinating experience to speak another language. Now at upper A2 I'm intensifying the input. And also focusing on basics. Music has definitely helped as well. Your doing good work man. One day I'll be on your show.
En rumano, la palabra grande se usa de manera similar como in Mexico.
Que interesante, es un idioma muy interesante
Hello Mike I have a question can you elaborate more on listening comprehension levels. In terms of understanding nothing to words then sentences and so. I'm at a stage where I hear the word then I translate it to English in my head then I understand what's being said. It's a process
That is a natural process. It took me a year and 9 months to pass the stage that you’re describing. With that said I would say be patient and consistent and over time that internal translation process will naturally go away. I know it sounds illogical but after a year and a half I started noticing that I was able to listen and understand without mentally translating
Thanks for getting back to me I appreciate it.
Don't understand why he used the subjunctive at 12:35 "no digo que no haya opciones es algo que ha ido avanzando". I feel like learning the "trigger words" for the spanish doesn't always work, i need a better way of understanding it
This is a great point. I’ve found personally that Mexicans use the subjunctive in situations like this much more often than other Spanish speakers. They essentially will use the subjunctive conjugations for anything that isn’t concrete. If he would’ve used “hay opiniones” you have to view that as a concrete statement of fact. Him using the subjunctive however is essentially him saying that in his opinion, hypothetically he doesn’t think that options don’t exist. I hope this helps
He oído que el acento chileno es lo más difícil para otros hablantes nativos del español pero no sé si es verdad.
Puede ser que si. Para mi no tanto pero entiendo por que es difícil para muchas personas.
No Hay Tos is good too for Mexican Spanish and Learn Spanish and Go I also like.
Agreed, both are great resources!
@@MikeBen you know another great resource? You are my guy 🙏
Sorry, but I don’t get it. How do you learn Spanish from a podcast where they only speak Spanish?
Check out my video titled “How I improved my Spanish listening skills” it explains it all
Thank you; I will.Right now I’m watching one of your early italki videos. And thanks for the inspiration to me and others.
@@SDW90808 u still learning Spanish how’s it going ?
Yo diria que el español que mas se parece a mexico, el de el salvador, nicaragua y guatemala son distintos pero mas parecido porque en Colombia y peru ni por el p##### hablan como mexico.
Si no hablan iguales para nada. Estoy de acuerdo que en Central America el acento es parecido