Foreign Native

An exercise by BBC Mundo showed the most annoying expression across the Spanish speaking world is “me entiendes?” – do you understand me? – which certain speakers will inject into their conversation when trying to make a point. The article, reported on by a local newspaper, drew a rush of web postings sympathetic to the findings of the survey, [...]

A notable thing about Mexico is the great variety of foods and dishes that can be easily identified with the country. Most of the traditional foods are available all year round, although certain dates and holidays are associated with particular dishes. September, the Mes de la Patria because of the Independence Day, brings chiles en nogada, hot green peppers filled with walnuts [...]