Episode 169 10 Spanish Phrases You’ll Hear in Conversation In every language, there are phrases that native speakers use that don’t necessarily translate word-for-word. In this episode of the podcast, we’ll share 10 conversational phrases that you’ll probably hear when you’re speaking to a native… Read More »Episode 169: 10 Spanish Phrases You’ll Hear in Conversation
Episode 168 Perfect Your Spanish Listening Comprehension: An Interview with Celia Cruz A lot of the time when we’re reviewing courses and content for Spanish learners we often encounter Spanish very different from what’s spoken in the real world. In this episode, we’re bringing an… Read More »Episode 168: Perfect Your Spanish Listening Comprehension: An Interview with Celia Cruz
Episode 167 3 Ways to Improve Your Spanish Listening Skills The number one reason most Spanish learners don’t reach fluency is they can’t understand native Spanish speakers. The reason we struggle with listening comprehension is because we go about it the wrong way from the… Read More »Episode 167: 3 Ways to Improve Your Spanish Listening Skills
Episode 162 12 Questions to Keep Spanish Conversations Flowing After you start a conversation, it can be difficult to keep it going–especially if you lack vocabulary and aren’t sure what to say next. This can leave you struggling to keep a conversation going in Spanish. Avoid those… Read More »Episode 162: 12 Questions to Keep Spanish Conversations Flowing
Episode 161 Atomic Habits for Spanish Language Learners It’s time to set your Spanish goals, but you want to make sure you actually get them done this time around. Enter Atomic Habits by James Clear. I’ll give you the top tips from this bestseller that… Read More »Episode 161: Atomic Habits for Spanish Language Learners
Episode 160 5 Reasons You’re Not Fluent in Spanish Yet Have you been learning Spanish for some time, but still aren’t sure what it will take to get fluent? If so, this episode is for you. I explain the top 5 reasons you’re not fluent… Read More »Episode 160: 5 Reasons Why You’re Not Fluent in Spanish…Yet
Episode 159 Conversation Hacks For When You Don’t Understand Native Speakers 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… Read More »Episode 159: Conversation Hacks For When You Don’t Understand Native Speakers
Episode 157 Conversaciones decembrinas de Colombia 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… Read More »Episode 157: Conversaciones decembrinas de Colombia
Episode 156 Coquito y Parrandas: Celebrando Navidad en Puerto Rico In this episode, you’ll learn how Puerto Ricans celebrate Christmas, and how they own the holidays by adding unique and traditional elements to make it fun and parrandera. Note: In order to access the transcript… Read More »Episode 156: Coquito y Parrandas: Celebrando Navidad en Puerto Rico
Episode 153 Aprende español colombiano con la música: ‘Mi encanto’ por Carlos Vives (parte 1) In this week’s episode, you’ll learn all about Colombian Spanish and culture through the country’s music. Language Coach Maribel Zapata talks about music genres in Colombia from vallenato to salsa.… Read More »Episode 153: Aprende español colombiano con la música: ‘Mi encanto’ por Carlos Vives (parte 1)