📒 Intermediate Spanish Learners 🎙️Episodes

In this episode, we're joined by the newest member of the Spanish con Salsa team: José Hernández. José shares why he started learning languages, how music and literature opened the doors to new cultures, and his experience moving from a small town to the city in his native Dominican Republic.

Ever found yourself wishing you could’ve said something better—in Spanish? 👀 In this episode of the Learn Spanish con Salsa podcast, we’re throwing it back to Episode 223 where we covered Karol G’s hit song “Si Te Hubiera Conocido.” Now we’re digging into the grammar behind the feels 😭 — so you can master those emotional, regret-filled “what if” moments in Spanish. We’ll break down the conditional perfect and the past perfect subjunctive (a.k.a. pluscuamperfecto del subjuntivo), using example...

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 like "are you pulling my leg?" 🦵🏽 ) The translation for the American slang term "ride or die" in Spanish, and why it may be a red flag in relationships ...

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 native speakers more effectively. 🌎 You'll learn: The different Spanish expressions used in Colombia and Cuba for the American English expressions bit...

In this episode, I'm joined once again by Kelly from Cuba 🇨🇺 and Maribel from Colombia 🇨🇴. 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 challenge? Try to guess along with us and discover how much you know about Colombian Spanish! 🕵️‍♀️ The 9 Colombian phrases we explore: ¡Qué chimba! / ¡Qué chimbada! No dé papaya...

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 Kelly reveals what they really mean. 🤔 Can you guess along with us? Let’s see how many you get right!😅 ✨ What You'll Learn in This Episode : How to sa...

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 conversation is in Spanish. Whether you're an intermediate learner or just looking for an engaging way to immerse yourself in the language, you'll enjoy this...

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 the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴. Listen to find out: Does the rain make you sick or bring good luck ? 🌧️🍀 Has technology improved or worsened personal relatio...

En este episodio, Jael Tórrez coach de Spanish con Salsa nos comparte el significado de una canción de Nicaragua. 🇳🇮 Analizaremos la letra de Amor Fritanguero por La Cuneta Son Machín. 🎶 En este episodio aprenderás: ¿Qué es una fritanga nicaragüense y qué la hace única? 🤷🏾 El significado de expresiones como “abrir la gaza” y “ruge el tigre” 🐯🤔 Una de las comidas típicas de Nicaragua: el gallo pinto (alerta de spoiler: no está hecho de gallo) 🐓🤫 In this episode, Spanish con Salsa Language Coach J...

En este episodio hablamos de la canción Hijos del Cañaveral del artista puertorriqueño Residente. 🎤 Analizaré la letra con Marla Rivera, coach de Spanish con Salsa. Marla es de Puerto Rico y explica cuánto puedes aprender sobre la cultura y la historia de Puerto Rico con esta canción. 🎵 En este episodio aprenderás: La historia puertorriqueña que no te enseñan en la escuela 🇵🇷 📜 El significado de la frase “mancha de plátano” 🍌 Palabras puertorriqueñas como jíbaro y pava 💬 In this episode, we talk...

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 bilingual in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 How to overcome language nerves from Marla's experience 😨 The most difficult part of being an interpreter and the different...

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 gossip, beer and cool in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic 🗣️ Words that have different meanings in each country 🔄😯 Controversies such as the or...

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 Reggaeton. 🎵 In this episode you’ll learn: Differences in Puerto Rican Spanish accents and vocabulary , words like “parcha” and more 🗣️ Top places to visit...

¡Estamos celebrando nuestro episodio número 200 ! 🎉 Únete al equipo de Spanish con Salsa para tener conversaciones interesantes y divertidas en español. Ya seas principiante o intermedio, esta es una gran oportunidad para que practiques tus habilidades auditivas con Jael, Marla y Yohenia mientras discuten diferentes temas. 👂🏽 Escucha el episodio para: Oír con quién le encantaría cenar a nuestro equipo, incluidas personalidades famosas 🍽 Descubrir lo que cada uno de las profesoras considera un dí...

En este episodio, aprendemos 14 formas diferentes de despedirte de alguien en Cuba. 🇨🇺 Kelly nos habla de por qué los cubanos se despiden de estas formas y también cómo puedes pedirle a alguien que se vaya. En este episodio aprenderás: Cuándo y con quién usar ciertas expresiones de despedida en Cuba 👋🏾 Una expresión que no deberías repetir fuera de Cuba para decir adiós 🙊🚫 Cómo comprender el español cubano cuando acortan palabras para hablar rápido 🗣 In this episode, we learn 14 different ways ...

En este episodio, Yohenia nos comparte una canción muy popular de Cuba por su gran significado histórico. 🇨🇺 Escuchemos la letra de la canción Guantanamera , un clásico cubano del género musical Son. 🎶 En este episodio aprenderás: La diferencia entre los géneros musicales Son y Salsa 💃🏾 Vocabulario cubano: palabras como Guajira, Guano y Guantanamera 💬 Diferentes formas de usar el verbo “echar” 💡 In this episode, Yohenia shows us a very popular song from Cuba due to its great historical significa...

En este episodio, hablamos sobre cómo puedes ir de estudiante de español a hablante de español. 🗣💬 Conversamos con Maribel sobre las mejores maneras de mejorar tu fluidez en español de manera divertida y efectiva . ✅ En este episodio aprenderás: La clave para mejorar tu fluidez en español 🔑 Los errores que muchas personas cometen al crear una meta de aprendizaje 🚫 Las diferencias entre enseñanza y coaching : ¿cuál es mejor para mí? 🗣 In this episode, we talk about how you can go from a Spanish l...

En este episodio, Maribel nos comparte sus experiencias viajando por Sudamérica y descubriendo los diferentes acentos que existen. 🌎 También nos dice qué hacer cuando no entendemos lo que dice alguien en español. 🤔 En este episodio aprenderás: La manera más fácil de iniciar conversacione s en español 👥💬 La diferencia entre acentos de Colombia y otros países hispanohablantes 💬 Cuál es el acento más difícil de entender 👂🏽 In this episode, Maribel shares her experiences traveling through South Amer...

En este episodio, Kelly nos enseña una canción muy enérgica sobre la identidad cubana. 🇨🇺 Cuba Isla Bella de Orishas tiene diferentes géneros musicales 🎶 y habla de que aunque estés en otro país, tú siempre serás cubano. 🌎 En este episodio aprenderás: Diferencias entre géneros musicales: Salsa y Timba 🎼 Frases cubanas, como “ tírate un paso ” 💬 El Casino : un baile popular de Cuba y cómo funciona 💃🏾 In this episode, Kelly shows us a very energetic song about Cuban identity. 🇨🇺 Cuba Isla Bella by...

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” in Cuban Spanish and other words from Cuba 💬 It is said that Cuba is a country trapped in time, is it true? 🤔 4 little tips from Kelly to become bili...

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 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 acce...

In this conversation with Gabriela from la Habana, Cuba we discuss some of the most common phrases that you might hear if you're visiting the island 🇨🇺 From this episode you'll learn: The difference between Cuban Spanish and Castillian How to say 'Hey, how are you?' Cuban style The expression used to ask for help in Cuba 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....

Aprender cómo se usa el subjuntivo en español para expresar deseos. Vamos a ver ejemplos de la canción "Ojalá que llueva café" por Juan Luis Guerra. Escucha Ojalá que llueva café Ve a learnspanishconsalsa.com/13 para los apuntes de este episodio y la transcripción. Si quieres aprender más, visita spanishconsalsa.com/join 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...

Do you feel like you will always be a beginner? Are you afraid to talk to a native Spanish speaker? Or have you been learning Spanish but are still embarrassed to speak it? In this episode we'll give you some tips to help you overcome those fears and how being consistent will help you become a successful language learner. Jael and Maribel from the Spanish Con Salsa team share the habits they've noticed that turn Spanish learners into successful, confident Spanish speakers. Show Notes: https://ww...