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Cognates and other words that look or sound similar and have similar meaning in two languages can be a useful tool in helping language learners to interpret the meaning of language that they hear and read. 

Have you ever wondered how Cusco was founded?  Listen to the the Incan legend of the Ayar Brothers whose journey led to the settlement of Cusco.

When farmers find their goats mysteriously drained of blood, will they believe the investigators’ claims that coyotes are to blame? Or, will they suspect something more sinister like… El Chupacabras?

In the Amazon there is a lost city of gold! Or, is there?  Listen to this episode about a group of explorers looking for the lost city of Paititi!

¿Qué es el elote? That’s exactly what you’ll be learning in this episode! Listen as Nelly tells us all about this delicious Mexican street food! This episode comes from the Somos 1 Unit 8 extension.

Check out this episode of the podcast to find out what happens when Leroy’s pet goes missing!  It’s quite the arachnid adventure!

What happens when the powerful suddenly find themselves vulnerable?  Will anyone be willing and able to step in and help them?  Maybe!

Do you have one of those names that people are always mispronouncing? In this episode you will hear about a frustrated android who can’t make himself understood.