In this episode, Goyo discusses a informal practice that is common in English. When speaking emphatically about what someone has said, a speaker will omit the word "said" and introduce the quote with the words "like" or "all." Check it out! If you want your kids to learn English, show them my YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/@wheredoesgarygo?si=W-dgov3IRnBmJQ5x Support the show
Apr 06, 2026•12 min•Season 5Ep. 1
English can be a bit cruel in how it is spelled. Through a process known as "syncope," words get pronounced by native speakers in a shorter, more efficient fashion than how they are spelled. This episode focuses on these examples: Chocolate Interesting Clothes Comfortable Average Vegetable Camera Every Are you interested in your child learning English? I also produce an animated, musical program for elementary school children that is very, very basic. Enjoy! https://youtube.com/@wheredoesgarygo?...
Mar 02, 2026•12 min•Season 4Ep. 11
In this episode, we discuss how houses are placed into neighborhoods in the USA versus in Spain. This discussion occurs with a prominent Spanish teacher from Valencia, Spain, and therefore the episode is in Spanish. If you have children and you want them to learn English, check out "Where Does Gary Go?", my Youtube channel for kids. I am currently producing episode three, "Gary is sick," and composing a new song about feeling ill, written in very basic English. Happy February! https://www.youtub...
Feb 02, 2026•38 min
In this episode, Greg distinguishes how Americans state their goals for the New Year, and how those expressions often don't translate directly into Spanish. The expressions today include: Lose weight, get your act together, eat more healthy, and spend less money. Where Does Gary Go? - my new show that teaches English to children, is available here: https://youtube.com/@wheredoesgarygo?si=boG78j98ISVMavkt Support the show...
Jan 05, 2026•16 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Saludos! If you or those in your circle wish to have some help in teaching English to children, please go check out "Where Does Gary Go?" on Youtube! I am very enthusiastic about this new project. The show features animation, original music, pronunciation help, and likeable characters to catch a child's attention and keep it! Support the show
Dec 29, 2025•49 sec
Because of cars and homes often surrounded by gardens and grass, Americans don't spend time near each other like people who live in areas with denser housing and more public transportation. In this episode, Goyo discusses how through church activities, kids' sports, and festivals, Americans still get together to fulfill social needs. Where Does Gary Go? - my new children's show on YouTube that teaches English, will be available starting on December 29, 2025! Support the show...
Dec 07, 2025•23 min•Season 4Ep. 9
En este episodio, el Profe Goyo ofrece muchas razones para darte un poco de perdón sobre tu viaje con idiomas. Escucha para aprender de como: cometes más errores al principio de conversaciones, y por eso, que siempre se empieza sintiendo ridículo; te equivocas cuando hablas fuera de los contextos conocidos, pero también dentro de una situaciones en las cual tienes mucha experiencia; usar los momentos avergonzonsos para avanzar tu uso del idioma; balancear "practicar" y "estudiar" con "procesar t...
Nov 03, 2025•15 min•Season 4Ep. 8
In 1864, the US Army was marching towards Atlanta, GA, a major railroad intersection, to defeat the Confederates who had seceded from the US. Blocking their path was Kennesaw Mountain. The federal troops both charged up the mountain and around it to break the lines of the rebel army. In 2003, a young man and his friend decide to camp on Kennesaw Mountain because they hear that it might have ghosts. They sneak onto the park site and spend the night. What they see and hear changes them forever. Es...
Oct 06, 2025•29 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Look for a new Halloween episode on the second Sunday in October! And in December, 2025, search "Where does Gary go?" on Youtube for my new show that teaches beginning English to primary-school children! Episode 67: Americans love a scary story, and there is plenty of tragedy in the history of some of its towns to promote spirits and phantoms. Where Goyo lives, in Marietta, Georgia, hundreds and hundreds of Union and Rebel bodies lay in the town square, waiting for funerals. Listen to one ghost ...
Sep 21, 2025•17 min•Season 4Ep. 6
In today's story, a little girl disobeys her mother and makes a mess. How will she clean it before her mother comes home? Vocabulary developed: tissue, wipe, paper towel, rag, shop towels, and more. Also, Goyo makes two big announcements for both "Halloween English" and his new project, a children's show on YouTube that teaches beginner English! Support the show
Sep 08, 2025•23 min•Season 4Ep. 5
In this episode, Gabo y Goyo discuss and demonstrate certain very American principles for talking on the phone with customers in English. Support the show
Aug 04, 2025•24 min•Season 4Ep. 4
In this episode, Goyo demonstrates, in context, the use of the following weather expressions: It's so hot you could fry an egg on the sidewalk Hotter than blue blazes Hotter than a 2 dollar pistol It’s not so much the heat, it’s the humidity "Pouring" rain It is raining cats and dogs It's raining like a cow pissing on a flat rock It's raining to beat the band and Visit NoTeRindasPodcast.US to learn more about the show The No Te Rindas Intermediate English Stories Podcast publishes one episode a ...
Jul 06, 2025•24 min
In this episode, I will discuss Heads up - play with a good attitude vs. Heads up - a warning vs. Heads up - a smart move, play, or decision. This episode is full of understandable, concrete concepts that are aided by music, sound effects, and more. Thanks for listening. Support the show
Jun 02, 2025•22 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Using a brief story about a practical joke (or prank) between employees in an office, Greg demonstrates the use of phrases like "fooling around," "joking around," and "pulling your leg." Greg will now present one short story per month to teach the English lessons on NoTeRindasPodcast.US. Gabe has a new job and schedule, so he will not be part of the podcast for the foreseeable future. :( Support the show
May 04, 2025•14 min•Season 4Ep. 1
No Te Rindas is having some difficulty with equipment right now and will return as soon as possible with a new episode about the language of playing pranks on others. Sorry for the bad news! Support the show
Apr 22, 2025•46 sec
"Do" she play tuba or "does" she play tuba? A diferencia del español, es necesario en ciertas preguntas usar el verbo auxiliar "do." This episode gives examples, repetition, and a quiz at the end! Support the show
Feb 27, 2025•19 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Mike Benjamin (www.youtube.com/@MikeBen) has dedicated the most recent years of his life to learning and teaching language. As an English speaker, he has learned so much Spanish (you can watch his progress on his YouTube channel) since 2020 that he now leads a group of Conversational Spanish students as their language coach. As a lover of both Hispanic cultures and also learning language, he chose to change his profession from Math teacher over to English (as a Foreign Language) teacher. Mike is...
Feb 02, 2025•43 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Greg reflects on changing family circumstances and how this year, his wife and kids will not sit down with extended family to eat the traditional meal. Instead, Goyo will take his family to...a buffet? If you would like to hear more about Thanksgiving in its traditional sense, please go to Episode 23 of No Te Rindas Intermediate English Podcast. Support the show
Nov 28, 2024•6 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Americans love a scary story, and there is plenty of tragedy in the history of some of its towns to promote spirits and phantoms. Where Goyo lives, in Marietta, Georgia, hundreds and hundreds of Union and Rebel bodies lay in the town square, waiting for funerals. Listen to one ghost story based in local folklore about a young married couple doomed to be separated by war. Este episodio emplea mucho español a lo largo de la narración. Aprenderás conceptos en inglés de Halloween y también un poco d...
Oct 27, 2024•16 min•Season 3Ep. 14
In this episode, Gabo y Goyo talk about the language of "employee evaluation" in American English, as well as some of the factors that affect evaluation, such as taking breaks and requesting leave. Support the show
Oct 22, 2024•29 min•Season 3Ep. 13
To access Milena's guide to spelling using the NATO phonetic alphabet: https://tinyurl.com/EnglishMadeSimple or visit her website at EnglishMadeSimple.net. In today's episode, Gabo y Goyo teach two ways to make oneself more clear in English to customers. Support the show
Sep 30, 2024•24 min•Season 3Ep. 12
The most important habit you can have in moving through Intermediate proficiency in a language is to listen to natives who speak it. However, what happens when native speakers "break" the rules of their own language? We talk about this issue with humor, examples, and a wide variety of voices, in today's episode. We discuss: had went I seen There's things Her and I and more! ¡Chécanos! Outside resources used: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Oe6HUgrRlQ&t=723s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3...
Sep 15, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Please listen to EnglishMadeSimple.net to hear Milena's podcast about English in Australia! In this episode, we discuss in depth with humor, examples, and "matíces" the following concepts: AUS -- USA Bloke — guy Bushwalk/bushwalking — hike/hiking Chemist shop — drug store Dunny - bathroom Footpath or pavement — sidewalk Holiday -- vacation - holiday for us is a day on the calendar Trolley — shopping cart Whinge — complain Queue — line Arvo -- afternoon More than just a list, this episode will gi...
Aug 25, 2024•39 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Gabo and Goyo discuss the hottest issues this week in the Paris Olympics, including Gabo's analysis of the Algerian-Italian boxing fiasco, Simone Biles' changing of the narrative in the US about mental and physical health, even outside of gymnastics, and Goyo's opinion if his sons were to date Ilona Mayer, the rugby player with the huge Instagram following. Mientras Goyo y Gabo platican de estos temas, también explican puntos de vocabulario claves y clarificar su uso de inglés. ¡Chécanos! Suppor...
Aug 03, 2024•21 min•Season 3Ep. 9
These three concepts can be confusing in English for learners. Goyo y Gabo ofrecen ejemplos ricos de cada concepto, y contestar estas preguntas: What happens when you put your ballcap on **backwards**? What goes wrong when a husband gets dressed in the morning and leaves the light off? Will he get dressed with his shirt on **upside down** or **inside out**? What really bothers Gabe when it is **upside down**? ¡Chécalo para escuchar las respuestas! Support the show...
Jul 31, 2024•29 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Spanish speakers can become frustrated when learning which English expressions use "do" and which use "make" for the verb "hacer" in Spanish. This episode focuses on frequently used expressions using the word "do" such as "doing well," "doing housework," "doing paperwork," and many others. Learn who does the most chores (los quehaceres) in Greg's house, and how Gabe is very, very different from Superman! Thank you to our oyentes, followers on social media, and mecenas as we celebrate SIXTY episo...
Jul 16, 2024•25 min
Ibai Llanos' annual event was just yesterday! Listen as Goyo y Gabo draw comparisons with YouTubers who box and their own experiences with the fighting arts. Along the way, they will give you a useful English lesson about key concepts like "headgear," "shed light on," "riveted," "far cry," and others! We also answer the questions from our perspectives - Are e-Sports players actual athletes? Does la Velada del Año help the sport of boxing? Other concepts touched on in the show: Yosoyplex El Maria...
Jul 14, 2024•13 min•Season 3Ep. 8
In Spanish, one can ask a question by simply changing the vocal pitch: "Beto practica el piano" becomes "¿Beto practica el piano?" In English, it is extremely common to require a form of "do" to make a statement into a question. The answer to the question, then, will **also** utilize the word "do." Wow! I read two books a week. --> **Do** you read two books a week? --> Yes, I **do.** Listen to this episode to hear how Greg's rude neighbor insists on playing the trumpet, even though she pla...
Jun 30, 2024•22 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Don't sound foolish when you ask questions in English! Haz un clic en el episodio para aprender como los angloparlantes producen preguntas de comprobación. She works after school, **doesn't** she? He is a fine example of the benefits of a hobby, **isn't** he? She doesn't tolerate bad behavior, **does** she? Listen as Goyo and Gabo both explain how this construct works but also provide rich, humorous, contextualized examples to allow this ability to "stick in your brain." Tag or Disjunctive Quest...
Jun 19, 2024•21 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Click the link to play our suite of Intermediate English games! Google Play store apps ... In this episode, Gabo and Goyo show how to listen for the difference between positive, negative, and interrogative uses of English. These affect when you use terms like some, any, and few. Also, they illustrate with examples and gentle humor the difference between few and a few, and little versus a little. Support the show...
May 24, 2024•54 min•Season 3Ep. 5