🗪 Interview 🎙️Episodes
Dec. 30, 2025
The Many Benefits of Learning Languages with Music ♫ 235
In part 2 of my conversation with Desta Haile, we explore how Spanish con Salsa got started, how learning languages can provide relief from the stress of daily life, and the many benefits of learning with music (beyond just h...
Dec. 23, 2025
Learning Languages through Music with Desta Haile ♫ 234
In this episode, I'm sharing an interview with me and Desta Haile from Languages through Music. This time, I'm in the guest chair as Desta asks me about my early experiences learning languages and how music makes learning languages easier and more relevant to conversations with real people. [FREE D…
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Dec. 2, 2025
There's No Perfect Time to Get Fluent, A Conversation with Phillip Hargrove ♫ 185 [ENCORE]
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 …
July 15, 2025
Cultura, Canciones y Pasiones: Cómo mejorar tu conversación y pronunciación ♫ 231
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.
May 6, 2025
The Secret to Speaking Spanish Confidently (Interview with Brittany Jones) ♫ 224
In this episode, host Tamara Marie talks with Brittany, a passionate educator, all about her journey to Spanish fluency. Despite years of studying Spanish, Brittany felt stuck when it came to real conversations. 😞 Her motivation? To connect better with her students and with Spanish speakers in her …
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April 15, 2025
How to Stay Motivated and Make Consistent Progress with Spanish ♫ 15 [ENCORE]
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 textboo...
Jan. 13, 2025
From Shy to Fluent: How to Gain Confidence in Conversations with Native Speakers
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 Da...
Dec. 10, 2024
What's It Like to Be an Expat in Colombia? (Interview with Jamarr Black, Part 2) ♫ 102
Can you imagine living on only $300 USD/month? That's exactly what Jamarr Black did when he first moved to Cali, Colombia. In part 2 of our conversation, Jamarr shares how much money you need to live comfortably in Cali--incl...
Dec. 4, 2024
Spanish Language Immersion in Colombia (Interview with Jamarr Black, Part 1) ♫ 101
Every thought about leaving behind your life in the US an moving abroad? In my interview with Jamarr Black, he shares why he decided to leave his job as a technical writer in Washington, DC to move to Cali, Colombia and how h...
Nov. 19, 2024
The Black Expat: Creating a New Life in Spain 🇪🇸 Pt. I (Interview with Kai Cesaire, Kai's Foreign Adventures) ♫ 95
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 ...
Oct. 22, 2024
Guessing Game: How to Translate American English Phrases to Spanish (Pt. 2) ♫ 214
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 ...
Oct. 1, 2024
Guessing Game: How to Translate American English Phrases to Spanish (Pt. 1) ♫ 213
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 th...
Sept. 24, 2024
Juego de adivinanzas: 9 expresiones de Colombia ♫ 212
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 ...
Sept. 17, 2024
De guayaberos y boniatos: aprende 8 expresiones cubanas ♫ 211
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 definite...
Aug. 27, 2024
Persistence Pays Off: Cynthia’s Spanish Success Story ♫ 208
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 la...
Aug. 20, 2024
Días lluviosos, conciertos en vivo, y viajes memorables: Una charla con Kesia, Jael, y Kelly (parte 2) ♫ 207
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 ...
Aug. 13, 2024
Platos favoritos, tecnología y supertsiciones: Una charla con Kesia, Jael, y Kelly ♫ 206
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...
![How to Stay Motivated and Make Consistent Progress with Spanish (Interview with Brittany Davis, Winner of the Spanish Con Salsa Members Challenge) ♫ 15 [ENCORE]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/jsuy0c173vde65gu8amdkrzmswxr?.jpg "How to Stay Motivated and Make Consistent Progress with Spanish (Interview with Brittany Davis, Winner of the Spanish Con Salsa Members Challenge) ♫ 15 [ENCORE]")
Aug. 6, 2024
How to Stay Motivated and Make Consistent Progress with Spanish (Interview with Brittany Davis, Winner of the Spanish Con Salsa Members Challenge) ♫ 15 [ENCORE]
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 textboo...
![From Beginner to Conversational Fluency in 90 Days (Interview with Ryan Chindavong) ♫ 85 [ENCORE]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/eaq9fp7csfxoe48ogibfbi5tl4e7?.jpg "From Beginner to Conversational Fluency in 90 Days (Interview with Ryan Chindavong) ♫ 85 [ENCORE]")
July 30, 2024
From Beginner to Conversational Fluency in 90 Days (Interview with Ryan Chindavong) ♫ 85 [ENCORE]
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 na...
June 25, 2024
Marla's Bilingual Story: From Puerto Rico to Pro Interpreter ♫ 203
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 Puert...
June 18, 2024
Puerto Rico vs. República Dominicana: Cultura, Jerga y Diferencias ♫ 202
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 p...
June 11, 2024
Cultura Puertorriqueña: Una Charla con Sherly sobre Idiomas, Música y Tradiciones ♫ 201
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...
June 4, 2024
El día perfecto, la fama y las ganas de cantar: Una conversación con el equipo de Spanish con Salsa ♫ 200
¡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...
May 28, 2024
Cómo decir “adiós” en Cuba ♫ 199
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 a...