🗪 Interview 🎙️Episodes

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 …
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...
Guest: Jamarr Black
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...
Guest: Jamarr Black
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 ...
Guest: Kai Cesaire
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...
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...
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...
Guest: Marla Rivera
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...
Guest: Kelly Delgado
April 30, 2024

Learn Cuban Spanish with Music: Guantanamera ♫ 197

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 aprend...
Guest: Yohenia Irma
April 23, 2024

Language Coaching for Spanish Fluency with Maribel Zapata ♫ 196

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 ...
April 16, 2024

How to Understand Spanish Accents: A Conversation with Maribel Zapata ♫ 195

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 ep...
April 9, 2024

Learn Cuban Spanish with Music: Cuba Isla Bella by Orishas ♫ 194

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...
Guest: Kelly Delgado