🗨️ Conversational Spanish 🎙️Episodes
Jan. 9, 2024
Reflejos de 2023: Una conversación con Kesia Sosa y Jael Torrez ♫ 187
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. Do you...
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Nov. 28, 2023
5 Questions You Should Know How to Answer in Spanish ♫ 147 [ENCORE]
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 epi...
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Sept. 5, 2023
Conversation Hacks for When You Don't Understand Native Speakers ♫ 159 [ENCORE]
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 happen...
Aug. 29, 2023
5 Things to Stop Saying in Your Spanish Conversations ♫ 149 [ENCORE]
There are a few things that I used to say all the time when I started learning Spanish. However, with time and practice, I realized they were dead giveaways that I was a newbie. Listen to this episode to find out the 5 things...
April 18, 2023
10 Spanish Phrases You'll Hear in Conversation ♫ 169
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 speakin...
Jan. 18, 2023
12 Questions to Keep Spanish Conversations Flowing ♫ 162
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 awkw...
Dec. 20, 2022
Conversation Hacks for When You Don't Understand Native Speakers ♫ 159
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 happen...
April 12, 2022
7 Ways to Say YES in Spanish ♫ 150
I'm sure you already know how to say yes in Spanish , but nothing causes a conversation to fizzle faster than short, abrupt, one-word answers . When you are first learning Spanish, your natural desire will be to respond with ...
March 29, 2022
Conversational Spanish: How to Ask for Directions
To help you build your Spanish conversation skills, in this episode we'll review a dialogue covering a common situation when you're traveling or even just going to a new place for the first time. In this dialogue between Sar...
March 22, 2022
5 Things to Stop Saying in Your Spanish Conversations ♫ 149
There are a few things that I used to say all the time when I started learning Spanish. However, with time and practice, I realized they were dead giveaways that I was a newbie. Listen to this episode to find out the 5 things...
March 8, 2022
5 Questions You Should Know How to Answer in Spanish ♫ 147
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 epi...
Jan. 25, 2022
5 Keys to Consistency for Conversational Fluency ♫ 144
Last week, I hosted a workshop on the 5 Simple Steps to Conversational Fluency . I asked those who attended what was keeping them from being fluent in Spanish, and the majority mentioned that they just aren't consistent with ...
Dec. 15, 2020
Puerto Rican Spanish Greetings ♫ 103
Have you ever wondered what exactly 'wepa' means? Well, you're in luck. Spanish Con Salsa language coach Nahomy Irizarry is from Puerto Rico and she fills us in on the 2 ways this familiar phrase is used. She also shares co...
July 28, 2020
Dominican Spanish Greetings ♫ 83
>> Subscribe to the Dominican Spanish 101 Podcast We're excited to feature the premiere episode of the Dominican Spanish 101 podcast. Tamara and Kesia will share common greetings you'll hear in the Dominican Republic (*hint*...
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March 31, 2020
Conversación: Las diferencias entre Colombia y Venezuela [Nivel intermedio] ♫ 66
In this episode, we're going to listen to a conversation between Laura (from Colombia) and Lino (from Venezuela). They talk about the differences between the culture, food, and life in the 2 countries. This conversation comes...
Dec. 17, 2019
Cómo convertirse en un maestro de conversación (How to Become a Master Conversationalist) ♫ 50
Have you spent a considerable amount of time studying Spanish but you're still not confident in your ability to speak Spanish? Does the idea of having a conversation with a native speaker give you anxiety, and you're not sur...
Nov. 26, 2019
Dominican Spanish Dialogue: Introducing a New Friend ♫ 47
In this episode we'll review a dialogue from the Dominican Spanish 101 course. Maria introduces her friend Christian to her friend Lucia on the beach. View the full transcript and translation of this dialogue on the show n...
Nov. 19, 2019
Conversational Spanish: How to Ask for Directions ♫ 46
To help you build your Spanish conversation skills, in this episode we'll review a dialogue covering a common situation when you're traveling or even just going to a new place for the first time. In this dialogue between Sar...
Oct. 15, 2019
The 5 Ways to Say YOU in Spanish ♫ 41
Did you know there are 5 different ways to say "you" in Spanish? Listen to this episode to find out what they all are, and more importantly, when and where you should use them. Even if you already think you know, you'll pro...
July 2, 2019
Build Your Spanish Conversation Skills ♫ 27
One of the hardest skills to build as a Spanish learner is the ability to have a conversation with a native Spanish speaker. Eavesdropping on native Spanish speakers can help you hear what sounds natural in a conversation, bu...
Jan. 29, 2019
5 Steps to Get Effective Spanish Conversation Practice for Free ♫ 5
Learn how to find reliable conversation partners to improve your Spanish speaking skills for free. In this episode, we’ll review how to determine if you’re ready for a language exchange, its benefits and challenges, and how ...