In this pilot episode of Lenguaphile, Elise sits down with PhD candidate at Georgetown University and Content Editor at SpanishDict, Rachel Thornández, to talk about minimal pairs in English language pronunciation. Rachel also shares her story about how she got involved in teaching English as a second language in Mexico.

Produced by: 
Andrew Behar
Elise Brau
Rachel Thornández

Music: 
Baile Me Por Tangos by El Niño del Parking

Special Guest:
Rachel Thornández

Lenguaphile Pilot "Minimal Pairs"

In this spooky first episode of Lenguaphile, the SpanishDict team recounts their experiences of Allhallowtide in Latin America. Rachel shares a memory of celebrating Día de Muertos in Mexico. Elise sings a trick-or-treating song from Puerto Rico. Andrew tells a story involving a creative Halloween costume that goes terribly wrong.

Produced by: 
Andrew Behar
Elise Brau
Rachel Thornández

Music: 
"Baile Me Por Tangos" by El Niño del Parking
"Halloween Midnight" by Roman Cano
"Pirate Party" by Elena Naumova


Special Guest:
Rachel Thornández
Andrew Behar