Marta talks about the rest of her visit to Mxico this year. She stayed mostly home. She couldn't go out much because of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, she could visit her friend, Ivn Mlaga at his restaurant. Marta talks about him and his mother, Doa Eva, both loved and respected in the city of Lzaro Crdenas, Michoacn, for being such generous people. Transcript here. Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...
Aug 12, 2021•10 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast Marta talks about her first stop during her most recent visit to Mxico. La Perla is a restaurant in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero. She talks about the different types of food that this restaurant offers, including her favorite shellfish and the different ways she likes to eat it. Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...
Aug 09, 2021•10 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast Marta makes a pause from her series of episodes talking about her recent visit to Mxico, to celebrate Mari's birthday. Mari is the extraordinary woman who was her nanny and became much more than that for her and her entire family. Transcript here. Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...
Aug 05, 2021•11 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast Marta talks about the stressful return to the US after visiting her family in Mxico during pandemic restrictions and stipulations. Click here for the transcript. Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...
Aug 02, 2021•10 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Marta talks about the sports she likes watching at the Olympics, what some members of her family do to exercise, and also what she used to practice in college. Here is the transcript! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...
Jul 29, 2021•10 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Marta talks about music, her favorite genre, and singers, as well as a really cool tradition with Mariachi bands in Mxico. Click here for the transcript ! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...
Jul 26, 2021•10 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast Marta talks about one of her favorite hobbies: going to the movies! Click here for the transcript Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...
Jul 22, 2021•9 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast In this part one of two, Marta talks about her favorite pastimes or hobbies. Click here for the transcript. Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...
Jul 19, 2021•10 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast Marta continues reflecting on accents in second language communication. She points out how variations in accent and vocabulary happen not only in second language usage but also within our own primary language. Transcript Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...
Jul 15, 2021•10 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast Marta talks about the different accents that people who speak languages other than their native language have, and how accents are a motive for celebration rather than shame. Transcript Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...
Jul 12, 2021•10 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast Marta talks about what causes her to feel guilty and how to prevent such a sad feeling. Transcript here. Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...
Jul 08, 2021•8 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast Marta talks about the Fourth of July celebration in the U.S. and how it is celebrated where she lives. Transcript here. Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...
Jul 05, 2021•10 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast Marta talks about Claire, a girl she met at the dog park. She talks about the reasons why she was impressed by her, and how her future plans now that she finished college are inspiring for all women. Transcript here! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...
Jul 01, 2021•10 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast Marta talks about the perfect weather (in temperatures) and the misconception of many people who think that Mexico is entirely hot. Click here for the transcript Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...
Jun 28, 2021•8 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast Marta talks about traveling again in July after COVID kept her from visiting her family in Mxico last summer. She discusses her preferred mean of transportation and why flying is not her favorite. Here is the transcript. Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...
Jun 24, 2021•9 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast Marta talks about the International Day of the Sun, and how it is celebrated in the Ao Nuevo Andino in the Southern Hemisphere. Transcript Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...
Jun 21, 2021•9 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Marta talks about the Father's Day celebration in Mxico and other countries, as well as its origin. Click here for the transcript. Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...
Jun 17, 2021•9 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast Marta talks about the responsibilities that imply having a pet. Click here for the transcript of this episode . Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...
Jun 14, 2021•9 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast In part 1 of this topic, Marta talks about different kinds of pets, and how people prefer different pets for different reasons. She talks about Maya, a labrador dog that she had for 13 years, and also about her current dog, Mila. Here is the transcript for this episode.
Jun 10, 2021•9 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast Marta talks about the origin of Pride Month and what it is about. Here is the transcript for this episode. Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...
Jun 07, 2021•8 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast Marta talk about summer vacation and the things that she likes doing during that period. It is an opportunity to renew and change habits. Click here for the transcript and if you want to support this podcast, click here ! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...
Jun 03, 2021•7 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast Marta talks about Memorial Day in the EE. UU. Click here for the transcript . Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...
May 31, 2021•8 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast Marta talks about the class of 2021 and how they pushed through with a good attitude and hard work to be able to graduate this year. Click here for the transcript. Want to support this podcast? Click here! Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...
May 27, 2021•9 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast In this second part of Quinceaeras, Marta talks about the specific activities and rituals included in the celebration. Click here for the transcript Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...
May 24, 2021•9 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast In this special weekend episode, Marta talks about natural disasters in general, but more specifically about earthquakes. She talks about her personal experience as a middle school student, when the devastating earthquake of 1985 happened while she was in school. A video is included in the transcript of this episode . Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...
May 23, 2021•10 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast Marta talks about how the Hispanic celebration of the 15th birthday for girls originated, and how it is incorrect to call this event a 'Quinceaera'. This is episode is part one of two. Click here for the transcript. Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...
May 20, 2021•9 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Marta shares her feelings as a Mexican immigrant in the US; how she misses everything back home, but also how she misses everything back in Wisconsin when she visits Mexico. Join the Facebook group for collaboration and to suggest ideas for upcoming episodes! Click here for the transcript Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee...
May 17, 2021•9 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Marta and her guest, her niece Isaura, talk about the importance of speaking other languages and how it has a positive impact on personal and professional ways. Click here for the transcript for this episode . Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...
May 13, 2021•5 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Marta talks about Mother's Day in Mxico. She talks about the similarities and differences between the celebration in the US and in Mxico, and how she celebrates her mom, as they live in different countries. Click here for the transcript of this episode. Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...
May 10, 2021•8 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast Marta talks about some of the causes of stress, and also gives a few strategies to work through stressful situations. Click here for the transcript Email us! Become a supporter! Buy Me a Coffee Facebook Group...
May 06, 2021•10 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast