I like to watch youtube videos and read books in Spanish. Also, one of my favorite ways to practice this language is by playing the game Among Us with Spanish speakers. I’ve learned several pop culture references and slang terms this way, such as “potaxio” and “no manches.” The following is what the orignal “potaxio” interview was. I don’t believe this is the exact same video as the original, but it is close enough to demonstrate.

Here is an example of how the original video has been changed and used in pop culture.

My favorite Spanish speaking author is José Luis Vázquez, and I’ve read various books by him, including A través del abismo y lo que Elisa olvidó ahí, Ella o cómo aprendí a amar a un demonio, Lo que ignoras de tu muerte, Una carta escrita con sangre, La doncella del ocaso y la doncella de las almas. He brings unique, quirky, relatable characters to life, and he places them in an odd world where magic and mythical creatures exist. Also, all of his books seem to belong in the same world, and each adds additional information to the laws of their world. Some of his books even bring characters from his other books.

Lastly, I listen to music in Spanish. I don’t know a lot of music in Spanish, but some songs in my normal playlist include “Soy Yo” by Bomba Estéreo, “La Mordidita” by Ricky Martin, “Celoso” by Lele Pons, and “No Me Ames” by Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony.