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In 2016, Daniel packed up everything to move from the San Francisco Bay Area to Medellín, Colombia. He soon found that having conversations with the locals in Spanish beyond basic interactions was a challenge. Drawing up his experience with language learning and the tech world, he began to experiment with the idea of creating a solution for intermediate Spanish learners to help them break through the plateau of just having basic conversations to really achieve fluency. The result of that quest...

In this episode we continue the Black Expat series with an interview with Kayla Rodriguez, a member of Spanish Con Salsa who started learning with us and has recently moved to the Dominican Republic. In this interview, Kayla talks all about why she decided to move to the DR. She tells us a bit about the expat community there and how they adjust to the Dominican lifestyle and culture. Kayla also shares the true cost of living on the island from clothes to technology, and why a 'colmado' is a lif...

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--including the cost of health care. I asked him about the best places to dance salsa in the area, and how Americans are treated by the locals and the police. Jamarr also shares his #1 piece of advice for anyone thinking about moving abroad but is still on the fence. Learn Colo...

The Black Expat series continues with a spotlight on Colombia. 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 he got there on a $5 flight. He also talks about how he overcame the frustration of being the only non-native Spanish speaker in a conversation and not understanding what was happening around him. Jamarr gives his recommendations on how to prepare before complete immersion in a Spani...

Interview with Errol de Jesus, a trilingual copywriter, author, and translator who speaks English, Spanish, and Japanese. Errol is the founder of Morenita Mommy, a blog where she shares her experiences as a Black mother raising a multicultural family. She's also the author of the new book Melanintro to Languages, a guide to multilingual parenting, freelancing, and socially-conscious language learning. In our conversation we talk about the practical way she approaches language learning in her f...

This week you get to hear part 2 of my conversation with Kai Ceasire from the YouTube Channel Kai's Foreign Adventures where you can find anything and everything you want to know about moving to Spain. We talk about how the lifestyle and Spanish spoken in the Canary islands differs from mainland Spain, including access to Wi-Fi and nightlife. Kai also shares the best place to try paella, and why you should NEVER say "estoy bueno." Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/96 Links Kai's...

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 Adventures where you can find out anything you need to know about moving to and living in Spain from the experience of an African-American. Kai has been living in Spain for the past 3 years and he speaks Castilian Spanish. In part 1 of our conversation he shares why he decide...

This week our guest is Kim Haas, Executive Producer, Host & Creator of Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas. Premiering on PBS during Hispanic Heritage Month, this groundbreaking TV series captures the heart and soul of Afro-Latino culture by exploring the history, art, music, dance, cuisine, and more that African descendants brought to Central and South America and the Caribbean. In part 1 of our conversation, Kim shares her advice for language learners and the most important experience that helpe...

This week our guest is Kim Haas, Executive Producer, Host & Creator of Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas. Premiering on PBS during Hispanic Heritage Month, this groundbreaking TV series captures the heart and soul of Afro-Latino culture by exploring the history, art, music, dance, cuisine, and more that African descendants brought to Central and South America and the Caribbean. In part 1 of our conversation, Kim shares her advice for language learners and the most important experience that helpe...

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 native speakers, this episode is for you. Ryan shares his story about how he went from not knowing what to say during his first language exchange to chatting with native Spanish speakers on his last trip abroad. Want to join Spanish Con Salsa? Click here to sign up for the...

If you're an adult learning Spanish, you might regret that you didn't start when you were younger. And if you have children of your own, you may want them to grow up bilingual so they have an advantage you might not have had.⁣ ⁣ The good news is, there's no need to wait. In this episode, I chat with Dr. Kami Anderson, founder and CEO of Bilingual Brown Babies. ⁣ ⁣ She'll share how you can start your own journey to raising bilingual children. We talk about the best ways to teach your children Spa...

En este episodio, les traigo una entrevista con Andy Guitierraz. Él es Youtuber, tiene un canal llamado Arribadelabola, el cual tiene que ver con sus viajes por todo el mundo. Andy es de Cuba, así que hablamos sobre la situación en la isla, el racismo, y sus experiencias en otros países. Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/77 > LEAVE US A RATING & REVIEW < Let us know how we're doing por favor! Leave us a rating & review in iTunes or Stitcher, and we'll give you a shout out on a ...

In this episode I interview Carolina Quiroga--storyteller, performer, author, and host of the bilingual podcast Tres Cuentos. Tres Cuentos explores historical and literary narratives of Latin America. Last year, the podcast was mentioned by Oprah magazine as one of the best Latino and Spanish podcasts for learning and laughing. In our conversation, Carolina shares the power of connecting with Latin American culture through its stories, music, and art. She also talks about her own language lear...

In this episode I interview Carolina Quiroga--storyteller, performer, author, and host of the bilingual podcast Tres Cuentos. Tres Cuentos explores historical and literary narratives of Latin America. Last year, the podcast was mentioned by Oprah magazine as one of the best Latino and Spanish podcasts for learning and laughing. In our conversation, Carolina shares the power of connecting with Latin American culture through its stories, music, and art. She also talks about her own language lear...

In this episode, I interview Jim and May from Spanish and Go. We talk about how they met, why they started Spanish and Go, and how they're adjusting to life since they moved to Puerto Rico. They also talk about the differences between Mexican and Puerto Rican Spanish, and the most beautiful place they've visited in Latin America that you should definitely add to your travel bucket list. Click here to view the show notes page. Guest Information Jim & May (Spanish and Go) Website: https://span...

Do you have to move to a Spanish-speaking country to achieve fluency? In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Taylor, widely known as DJ Tay, who shares how immersion helped her improve her conversational Spanish fluency beyond formal education. Jessica is the founder of For the Love of Bachata, known for its wildly popular dance festivals. She shares her story of how she went from reluctant Spanish student to Spanish teacher and sought-after Latin music DJ. Guest Information: Jessica Taylor ...

In this episode, we're translating the lyrics to a bilingual reggaeton hit with Desta Haile from Languages through Music. We give you a breakdown of the meaning of the song Corazón by Maluma featuring Brazilian artist Nego do Borel. You'll also learn Spanish vocabulary related to relationships. Official Video: Corazón by Maluma ft. Nego do Borel Get 50% off Desta's e-books with the coupon code SPANISHCONSALSA: Spanish through Music E-Book Portuguese through Music E-Book Guest Information: Dest...

In this episode, I interview polyglot Mari Salvestrini. Mari is originally from Venezuela and speaks Spanish, English, Dutch, Portuguese, Italian, and German. In our conversation, Mari shares her advice for creating effective habits for language learning and enjoy the learning process. She also shares some Spanish words and expressions you'll only hear in Venezuela. Guest Information: Mari Salvestrini Website: https://www.maripolyglot.com/blog Instagram: @maripolyglot Mari's YouTube Channel Pod...

Do you want to improve your Spanish pronunciation, but don't know where to start? When learning a language, we have so many new skills to learn. Unfortunately, pronunciation can be one of those areas we don't focus on soon enough. In this interview, Hongyu Chen from Speechling shares 4 easy ways you can improve your Spanish accent from the beginning. This conversation is full of practical advice you can implement right away, so you'll never come across a Spanish word you don't know how to pron...

Do you want to find out how to fix your Spanish pronunciation errors? In this interview with Spanish Con Salsa Coach Andrea, we'll share the most common Spanish pronunciation mistakes made by English-speaking Spanish learners. More importantly, we'll give you some practical tips to fix those mistakes so you can sound more like a native Spanish speaker. Do you want to sound like a native Spanish speaker? Fix your pronunciation mistakes with the Spanish Pronunciation Mastery Course. Podcast liste...

En este episodio, continuamos nuestra conversación con Andrea Alger de Spanishland School. Habalmos sobre el mejor lugar para aprender español, la diferencia entre acentos de espanol, y Andrea comparte algunas palabras que se usa en Colombia. ........... The Learn Spanish Con Salsa is supported by Yabla. Language immersion through engaging videos for Spanish, English, Italian, French, German, and Chinese language learners. Yabla features authentic content by native speakers, custom playback, s...

In this conversation with Kyle Kuzman from Here Listen Speak, he reveals the trick he's used to quickly improve his pronunciation in 4 foreign languages. Find out what to do first if you want to learn to speak Spanish like a native speaker, and the biggest mistake that can hinder your ability to pronounce words correctly. The Learn Spanish Con Salsa podcast is supported by Yabla. Language immersion through engaging videos for Spanish, English, Italian, French, German, and Chinese language learn...

In this episode, we talk about a how Kayla went from responding in English to gaining the confidence to speak Spanish with native Spanish speakers. She also shares… How solo travel can improve your language learning What made her choose an online Spanish course after taking college courses and getting 50 textbooks from the library failed her Why music was a game changer for her progress with Spanish > Enroll in the Learn Spanish with Music Course @ http://www.spanishconsalsa.com/join > LEAV...

This is part 2 of a 2-part conversation with Jen Ruiz, travel blogger and bestselling author. In this episode, we'll review some Spanish words you'll only hear in Puerto Rico and what to do when you want to practice speaking Spanish but native speakers insist on speaking to you in English instead. Puerto Rican Spanish 101 Course [FREE TRIAL]: http://www.puertoricanspanish101.com/trial Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/31 >>> Rate & Review <<< Let us know how we're doing por favor...