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Learn Spanish free with music-based Spanish lessons and conversations. The best way to learn Spanish and become fluent is through immersion in the culture. Learn to speak Spanish like a native speaker with real-life conversations in Latin American Spanish without boring grammar textbooks. Whether you're a Spanish beginner or intermediate Spanish learner, you'll learn Spanish quickly listening to this podcast. Learning Spanish for adults can be fun, so let us help you go from Spanish beginner ...
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Do you dream about leaving everything behind and moving to a Spanish-speaking country? 💼 If you're thinking about taking the leap, then you'll want to hear Kai Cesaire's story. Kai runs a YouTube channel called Kai's Foreign Adventures where you can find out anything you need to know about moving to and living in Spain from the experience of an Afr…
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In this episode, we’re reviewing the lyrics to Siembra by Panamanian singer and songwriter Rubén Blades and Puerto Rican singer and trombonist Willie Colón. You'll learn the song lyrics with the meaning and English translation, along with 9 Spanish words & phrases you can use in conversation. What You'll Learn in This Episode: 3 common Spanish phra…
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In today’s episode, we’re talking about politics – but don’t worry, we’re keeping it interesting. 😉 With the U.S. election happening right now and a lot of political news coming out of Latin America, it’s the perfect time to brush up on some Spanish phrases for political conversations. Whether you want to jump into a discussion, ask questions, or j…
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In this special Q&A episode of Learn Spanish con Salsa, Tamara Marie responds to a listener question from Jude, who’s facing the challenge of brain fog due to menopause while trying to learn Spanish. If you’ve ever struggled to remember new vocabulary or feel overwhelmed by the learning process, this episode is packed with practical, research-backe…
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In this episode, we continue our conversation with Kelly Delgado and Maribel Zapata on how to translate American English expressions 🇺🇸 to Spanish You'll learn: Latin American expressions for the American English expressions get cold feet ❄️👣 and the ball is in your court 🏀 How to ask someone if they're serious or joking in Spanish (it's nothing li…
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In this episode, we shift gears from our recent focus on Colombian and Cuban Spanish to explore some common American English phrases 🇺🇸 Tamara takes the expert seat as Kelly and Maribel attempt to guess the meanings behind these expressions. We’ll find out whether these American phrases have similar expressions in Spanish, so you can connect with n…
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In this episode, I'm joined once again by Spanish con Salsa Language Coaches Maribel Zapata and Kelly Delgado. This time, Kelly and I put ourselves to the test by trying to guess the meaning of 9 unique Colombian expressions that Maribel shares with us. Kelly and I do our very best to decipher what they really mean. Will you join us in the challeng…
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In this episode, I’m joined by two special guests from our Language Coaching team at Spanish con Salsa—Kelly Delgado from Cuba 🇨🇺 and Maribel from Colombia 🇨🇴. We're sharing 8 unique Cuban Spanish phrases that you’ll definitely want to add to your vocabulary! But here’s the twist... Maribel and I have to guess the meanings of these phrases before K…
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Do you struggle with making CONSISTENT progress with your Spanish? In this episode, I break down the 5 Cs of consistency—the simple actions that, when done regularly, will lead you to Spanish fluency. If you’ve been struggling to stay consistent with your Spanish practice or don’t know where to start, this episode is for you! It’s not about studyin…
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Are the voices in your head holding you back from becoming fluent in Spanish? In this episode, we're uncovering the 5 biggest myths that could be standing in your way. Spoiler: they're all lies! 🙅🏾 Listen to find out: Which of these 5 myths might be stopping you from reaching fluency 🤔 The only 3 real reasons why people struggle to reach fluency 🤐 …
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In this episode, Tamara interviews Cynthia, a dedicated member of the Spanish Fluency Club, who shares her journey to becoming fluent in Spanish. She talks about the challenges she’s faced over the years, like dealing with language differences in her Cuban family and the lack of resources when she first started learning. 💬 If you’ve ever felt stuck…
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In this episode, host Tamara Marie continues the conversation with Spanish con Salsa coaches Kesia Sosa, Jael Tórrez, and Kelly Delgado. The discussion covers favorite places to relax in their cities, dream concerts, and the most special trips they’ve taken. This episode is a great opportunity to practice your listening skills as the entire convers…
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Ready to take your Spanish listening skills to the next level and learn more about Latin American culture? 🎧 In this episode, host Tamara Marie is joined by Language Coaches Jael Tórrez, Kelly Delgado, and Kesia Sosa from the Spanish con Salsa team for an engaging conversation. We talk about cultural superstitions from Nicaragua 🇳🇮, Cuba 🇨🇺, and th…
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In this episode, we’re talking to a Spanish learner that’s probably a lot like you. Brittany feels a connection with Latino culture, music, and her local community. After downloading numerous apps and stocking up on textbooks, Brittany was still unable to have a conversation in Spanish. 💬 Brittany shares the strategy that led her to a 549-day Spani…
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Do you freeze up when talking to a native Spanish speaker? Is it hard to find someone to speak to in Spanish where you live? If you're struggling to reach conversational fluency in Spanish, or feel nervous about talking to native speakers, this episode is for you. Ryan shares his story about how he went from not knowing what to say during his first…
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What type of language learner are you? The type of language learner you are will influence how quickly you reach Spanish fluency. I will help you improve your Spanish and accelerate your path to fluency by helping you identify your language learning type. 📝 Take the Quiz > https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/typequiz Do you struggle to understand …
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In this episode, Spanish con Salsa Language Coach Jael Tórrez shares the meaning of a song from Nicaragua. 🇳🇮 We’ll break down the lyrics of Amor Fritanguero by La Cuneta Son Machín. 🎶 In this episode, you’ll learn: What is a Nicaraguan fritanga and what makes it unique? 🤷🏾 The meaning of expressions like "abrir la gaza" and "ruge el tigre" 🐯🤔 One …
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In this episode, we talk about the song Hijos del Cañaveral by Puerto Rican artist Residente. 🎤 I'll break down the lyrics with Spanish con Salsa Language Coach Marla Rivera. Marla is from Puerto Rico and explains how much you can learn about Puerto Rican culture and history from this song. 🎵 In this episode you’ll learn: The Puerto Rican history t…
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In this episode, we get to know Marla Rivera from Puerto Rico, the newest member of our Spanish con Salsa team. Marla talks about how she became a language coach and interpreter, what it was like growing up bilingual in Puerto Rico, and the challenges she faced learning multiple languages. 💬 In this episode you’ll learn: Her experience growing up b…
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In this episode we chat with Sherly from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 and Kesia from the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 to uncover the differences and similarities between these two cultures. Learn the fun and unique slang used on each island and pick up tips on understanding and speaking Caribbean Spanish like a local. In this episode you’ll learn: How to say words like…
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In this episode we meet Sherly from Puerto Rico, a new member of the Spanish con Salsa team, who talks about her challenges and experiences in learning multiple languages. 🌍 Sherly tells us about the Puerto Rican culture such as Christmas traditions, the use of Spanglish in everyday life, and the most popular musical genres: Bomba, Plena, and Regga…
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We’re celebrating our 200th episode! 🎉 Join the Spanish con Salsa team for an engaging conversation en español. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate learner, this is a great chance for you to practice your listening skills with Spanish Language Coaches Jael, Marla, and Yohenia as they discuss different topics. 👂🏽 Listen to the episode to: H…
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In this episode, we learn 14 different ways to say goodbye to someone in Cuba. 🇨🇺 Kelly talks about why Cubans say goodbye in these ways and also how you can ask someone to leave. 👉🏾🚪 In this episode you’ll learn: When and who you should use certain farewell expressions with in Cuba 👋🏾 An expression that you should not repeat outside of Cuba to say…
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Almost everyone knows to count from 1 to 10 in Spanish--before they even learned the language. In this episode, we'll review useful vocabulary related to numbers in Spanish with the salsa song Conteo Regresivo by Gilberto Santa Rosa. Learn how to count from one to 1 million in this episode of the podcast, and some common expressions thaat use Spani…
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In this episode we focus on grammar, specifically on one of the easiest past tenses in Spanish to remember. 🧠 We learn how simple it can be to start using this tense in conversations, even if it's not always grammatically perfect. 💬 In this episode you’ll learn: The most common use for the imperfect 🔍 How to make sure you’re not using the wrong ver…
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In this episode, Yohenia shows us a very popular song from Cuba due to its great historical significance. 🇨🇺 Let's listen to the lyrics of the song Guantanamera, a Cuban classic of the musical genre Son. 🎶 In this episode you’ll learn: The difference between the musical genres Son and Salsa 💃🏾 Cuban vocabulary: words like Guajira, Guano and Guantan…
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In this episode, we talk about how you can go from a Spanish learner to a Spanish speaker. 🗣💬 We talk with Maribel about the best ways to improve your fluency in Spanish in a fun and effective way. ✅ In this episode you’ll learn: The key to improving your fluency in Spanish 🔑 The mistakes many people make when setting up a learning goal 🚫 The diffe…
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In this episode, Maribel shares her experiences traveling through South America and discovering the different existing accents. 🌎 She also tells us what to do when we don't understand what someone says in Spanish. 🤔 In this episode you will learn: The easiest way to start conversations in Spanish 👥💬 The difference between accents from Colombia and …
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In this episode, Kelly shows us a very energetic song about Cuban identity. 🇨🇺 Cuba Isla Bella by Orishas has different musical genres 🎶 and talks about that even if you are in another country, you will always be Cuban. 🌎 In this episode you’ll learn: Differences between musical genres: Salsa and Timba 🎼 Cuban phrases, like “tírate un paso” 💬 El Ca…
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In this episode we meet Kelly, a new member of the Spanish con Salsa team, who tells us how she learned English and stories about her country. 🗣🌍 She also tells us about the reality of Cuba and how she managed to move to another English-speaking country, but remains proud of her Cuban nationality. 🇨🇺 In this episode you’ll learn: How to say “swag” …
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During the fiestas decembrinas (winter holidays), Colombians have a special way of celebrating. In this episode, you'll hear a conversation about making plans with family and all the tasty dishes made in a typical Colombian household. To get access to the transcript from the conversation in this episode, sign up to be a show supporter at learnspani…
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Learn how to use the word 'hay' in Spanish with the lyrics to the song La vida es un carnaval by Celia Cruz. We'll review several expressions that use hay from the song, and some ways you can incorporate them into your everyday conversations in Spanish. Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/82 Do you struggle to understand native Spanish…
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Do you struggle to understand native Spanish speakers because they talk TOO fast? 😖 Then this masterclass is for you -- learn my method to improve your Spanish listening skills. Past attendees have gone from understanding 30% to 80% of spoken Spanish in under 30 minutes. Get access to the Spanish Listening Skills Masterclass >> spanishconsalsa.com/…
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In this episode we take a look at the lyrics of the reggaeton song Qué Pena by Maluma and J Balvin, very famous Colombian singers. 🎤 We talk about the two different ways to say to know in Spanish and how we use it depending on the situation. In this episode you’ll learn: How to use the verbs saber vs. conocer – and a quick way to know when to use w…
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Have you ever been in a conversation with a native Spanish speaker and you have NO IDEA what they said to you? Then you ended up freezing up and looking completely lost with a blank stare on your face? If this has ever happened to you, then you need to listen to this episode. I will help you understand the 2 types of Spanish conversations, and exac…
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In this episode, host Tamara Marie dives into the song “Las Caras Lindas” 🎶 by Ismael Rivera, a renowned salsa singer from Puerto Rico. Against the backdrop of Black History Month, we delve into the significance of Afro-Latino culture in Latin America, particularly Puerto Rico. Through dissecting the lyrics of the song and giving you a taste of the…
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Adalia Aborisade is not your typical expat. She left the US in 2016 and moved with her daughter and dog to Honduras. She has since settled in Mexico City, opting to retire to city life instead of white sand beaches. In our conversation, Adalia shares her experiences living abroad while Black, including: ✔️ what happened when she had to interact wit…
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Do you ever get nervous when someone asks you a question in Spanish? Has your mind ever gone completely blank when you're trying to respond, even if you KNOW you know what you want to say? In this episode, you'll hear from Dani Dancing -- a Spanish learner like you who was able to shed her fear of speaking Spanish and get more comfortable having co…
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In this episode, we're zooming into the virtual world of communication! 🗨 Whether you've been navigating Zoom calls for work, catching up with friends, or taking online Spanish lessons, we've got some spicy tips to help you sound more like a native speaker. You'll learn the following: How to check in with your conversation partner if you can't hear…
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Have you ever wondered how a casual text conversation looks in Spanish? Or maybe you've received a text from a Spanish-speaking friend and found yourself puzzled by some abbreviations or slang? ¡No te preocupes! (no worries!) In today's episode, we're uncovering 14 must-know phrases that will make you a natural at texting in Spanish. From casual gr…
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Do you ever get confused with all the differences in the Spanish language from country to country? In this episode, host Tamara Marie is joined by language coaches Kesia Sosa from the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 and Jael Torrez from Nicaragua 🇳🇮. They discuss common Spanish words that are different in Central America and the Caribbean. Kesia and Jael als…
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In this episode, host Tamara Marie is joined by Language Coaches Kesia Sosa and Jael Torrez. They reflect on the best movies, music, and surprises from the year 2023, and discuss plans and goals for the upcoming year. This episode is in Spanish. For the transcript with English translation, sign up to be a show supporter at https://www.learnspanishc…
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Do you struggle to stay consistent with learning Spanish each and every day and every week? Do you have times where you start studying, you make a little bit of progress and then you stop again and again? Or have you ever got a streak going on one of those apps and then you abandon it because one day came around, you completely forgot and then you …
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Being part of a community can help support us in many aspects of life, and this also applies to reaching your goal of Spanish fluency. In this episode, you'll learn the five key benefits of being a member of a language learning community and how joining of a group of committed language learners can skyrocket your progress to Spanish fluency Listen …
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What type of language learner are you? The type of language learner you are will influence how quickly you reach Spanish fluency. I will help you improve your Spanish and accelerate your path to fluency by helping you identify your language learning type. Do you struggle to understand native Spanish speakers because they talk TOO fast? 😖 Then this …
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In this episode, we'll review the song El Jefe by Colombian artist Shakira in collaboration with Mexican group Fuerza Regida. Through the lyrics you'll learn Spanish phrases you can use in conversation to express things you want to do (and not do), frustrations, and your daily routine. I'll also share a Spanish translation hack that will add 50+ wo…
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Learn how to use the future tense in Spanish with the salsa song Llorarás by Oscar D'Leon. We'll also review some common phrases in the future tense from the song lyrics, and an opportunity for how you can take your Spanish learning further. Do you struggle to understand native Spanish speakers because they talk TOO fast? 😖 Then this masterclass is…
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Do you want to become conversationally fluent, but you still hesitate when you're asked basic questions in Spanish? In this episode, I'll share 5 questions you absolutely must know how to answer in Spanish. Listen to this episode before you have your next conversation with a Spanish-speaking friend! Do you struggle to understand native Spanish spea…
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Have you been feeling that your motivation is decreasing recently? Maybe you feel as if your study routine has turned completely upside down these days and that makes you feel... bored. There's nothing to worry about. It is totally normal to feel a little stressed out, a bit anxious or energyless in the situation we are all currently facing. But it…
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If you're looking for the right time to dedicate to achieving Spanish fluency, you need to hear Phillip Hargrove's story. In this episode, he explains why he decided to take the leap on coaching and how the program's personalized approach forced him to rapidly improve his conversational fluency in Spanish. Phillip shares how he went from learning S…
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