Comprehension: ¿Me Entiendes, o Me Explico?
A brief summary of two phrases in Spanish that, on the surface, intend to verify understanding but may come across as fake humility
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One of the most rewarding, and frequently neglected, parts of learning another language is finding out the names of the different animals
Avid Trade and Five Hundred Years of Mexican Commerce
It will take more than a desire for modernity to do away with Mexico's deep-rooted traditions of commerce, which stretch back to Pre-Columbian times
Footwear: The Pumpkin Soap and Shoe Wax Ritual
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Learning How to Navigate Mexico’s Tipping Culture
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Mexico Newsletter —
July 2024
Summer season; Mexico's peso; Road trips; Mexican craft beers; Suitable accommodations; Copper Canyon; Power cuts; Living well in the rain season...
