https://audio-briefings.pages.dev/spanish-for-gringos/ en-us A daily Spanish course for English speakers headed to Latin America — travel phrases, pronunciation, and cultural notes, one lesson at a time. A daily Spanish course for English speakers headed to Latin America — travel phrases, pronunciation, and cultural notes, one lesson at a time. no episodic Lesson 2: Courtesy essentials por favor (please) — por fah-VOR gracias (thank you) — GRAH-syahs de nada (you're welcome) — deh NAH-dah perdón (sorry/excuse me, informal) — pair-DOHN disculpe (excuse me, formal/polite) — dees-KOOL-peh con permiso (excuse me, coming through) — kohn pair-MEE-soh Demo dialogue: ordering coffee at a beach café in Costa Rica Cultural note: greet before asking; formality with strangers and elders Recap drill: por favor, gracias, disculpe Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:21:50 GMT https://audio-briefings.pages.dev/spanish-for-gringos/episodes/spanish-for-gringos-lesson-2-courtesy-essentials-2026-10-03/ 178 Lesson 1: Greetings & introductions hola (hello), buenos días/tardes/noches (good morning/afternoon/evening) me llamo… (my name is…), ¿cómo estás? (how are you?), mucho gusto (nice to meet you), adiós Pronunciation tips: open vowels, plural greetings (buenos días) Demo dialogue: hostel introduction in Mexico City Cultural note: cheek-kiss greeting in Latin America Recap drill: hola, buenos días, mucho gusto Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:42:30 GMT https://audio-briefings.pages.dev/spanish-for-gringos/episodes/spanish-for-gringos-lesson-1-greetings-introductions-2026-10-03/ 137