💡 Language Learning Tips 🎙️Episodes
Oct. 5, 2021
How to Stop Forgetting the Spanish You've Learned ♫ 139
How many times have you learned something in Spanish, and when you need to use that word or phrase in a conversation you realize that you have completely forgotten it? In this episode of the podcast if you have trouble forget...
Aug. 10, 2021
The Power of Community in Language Learning ♫ 136
Being part of a community can help support us in many aspects of life, and this also applies to reaching your goal of Spanish fluency. In this episode, you'll learn the five key benefits of being a member of a language learni...
Aug. 4, 2021
Do You Need a Language Teacher or Coach? ♫ 135
Right now, we're all watching the best athletes in the world compete at the Olympic games in Tokyo. And while we all know that Olympic athletes rely on coaches to perform at their highest level, you may not know that language...
July 27, 2021
What is Your Language Learning Type? ♫ 134
What type of language learner are you? The type of language learner you are will influence how quickly you reach Spanish fluency. I will help you improve your Spanish and accelerate your path to fluency by helping you identi...
July 13, 2021
The Music-Lover’s Guide to Becoming Fluent in Spanish (Olly Richards Interview) ♫ 132
In this week's episode, I am actually going to be the interviewee so I will not be doing the interview this week but I'm giving you an opportunity to hear someone else interview me. We talked all about learning Spanish with m...
July 6, 2021
The Smart Way to Master the Past Tense ♫ 131
Do you struggle to think of the *right* verb conjugation during a conversation? Unlike English, Spanish has different verb forms when you're speaking in the past tense. In this episode, we're going to talk about the smart way...
June 15, 2021
How to 10X Your Spanish Vocabulary with Audiobooks ♫ 128
Learning new words is undoubtedly the foundation of learning any new language. Expanding your vocabulary enhances your ability to express yourself and understand others. Most language learners tend to rely on reading alone to...
June 8, 2021
3 Things You Should STOP Doing at the Intermediate Level ♫ 127
Listen to the Episode + Get Show Notes : https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/127 Are you spending most of your time watching telenovelas or racking up points on a language app? If so, and you're no longer at the beginner lev...
April 20, 2021
The 7 Habits of Effective Language Learners (Interview with Jael Torres and Maribel Zapata) ♫ 120
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...
March 23, 2021
Como Yohenia aprendió a hablar cinco idiomas en Cuba (Entrevista con Yohenia Irma Mengana: Parte 1) ♫ 116
Sign up to be a supporter of the show get access to transcripts for all 100+ episodes of the Learn Spanish Con Salsa podcast. Show your support at https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/support Show Notes: https://www.learnspan...
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Feb. 16, 2021
[Q&A] How Can My Family Learn Spanish Together? ♫ 111
In this episode, I'm answering a listener question that you may have been thinking about lately. Christen asked how she can learn Spanish with her husband and two daughters. I give 5 tips for how to learn Spanish as a family,...
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Dec. 29, 2020
[Q&A] How Do I Get Back on Track? Coaching Call with Jessica ♫ 105
If you haven't been feeling motivated to study Spanish lately and you want to get unstuck, today's episode is for you. You'll get to hear part of a coaching call I had with Jessica, and how we helped her find time to start st...
Nov. 17, 2020
Balancing Business and Motherhood in a Multilingual Household (Interview with Errol de Jesus) ♫ 99
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 raisi...
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Aug. 4, 2020
[Q&A] What's the Best Way to Spend My Spanish Study Time? ♫ 84
Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/84 This week, we'll be answering another listener question: what's the best way to spend my Spanish study time? Whether you have 10 hours a week or just 15 minutes a day, it's...
July 14, 2020
How to Get Started Raising Bilingual Children (Interview with Dr. Kami Anderson, Bilingual Brown Babies) ♫ 81
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 ha...
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July 7, 2020
[Q&A] How Do I Understand the Natural Speed of Spanish? ♫ 80
In this episode, I answer a listener question about how to understand Spanish when it's spoken at a natural, conversational pace. I review the 6 stages of listening comprehension and what to expect during each phase. I also ...
June 2, 2020
5 Rookie Mistakes Spanish Beginners Should Avoid ♫ 75
Do you feel like you'll always be a beginner? Or have you been learning Spanish but are still too embarrassed to speak Spanish? It may be because your current learning strategy is keeping you stuck at the dreaded beginner pha...
April 28, 2020
5 Quick Tips to Reboot Your Spanish Study Routine ♫ 70
Have you been feeling that your motivation is decreasing recently? Maybe you feel as if your study routine has turned completely upside down these days and that makes you feel... bored. There's nothing to worry about. It is t...
March 10, 2020
3 Spanish Immersion Mini-Missions You Can Try at Home ♫ 63
Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/63 Links Mentioned in this Episode: Cocina Dominicana (Dominican Kitchen): Bilingual Latin American Recipes Recipes: Sancocho Vegano , Sancocho Dominicano de Siete Carnes > LEA...
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March 3, 2020
[Q&A] What Should I Do When I Feel Stuck with My Spanish Progress? ♫ 62
Are you stuck in a rut with your language learning? Not sure what to do next? In this episode, I give 4 steps to get unstuck and start making real progress towards Spanish fluency. Related Links: Bachata Paradise (Save with...
Feb. 12, 2020
Effective Language Learning Habits and Venezuelan Spanish (Interview with Mari Polyglot) ♫ 59
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 effecti...
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Jan. 7, 2020
[Q&A] How Do I Think in Spanish and Stop Translating in My Head? ♫ 54
In this episode, I'm answering a listener question about how to think in Spanish and stop translating in your head . I also give advice on how to find people to practice Spanish with and share some resources to learn Dominica...
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Jan. 5, 2020
[Q&A] Help! I'm Married to a Native Spanish Speaker ♫ 53
In this episode, I'm answering a listener question about how to pick the right approach and resources for you to learn Spanish. I also address how to keep up with conversations and improve your Spanish fluency when you're in ...
Dec. 31, 2019
La manera más fácil de aprender la gramática (The Easiest Way to Learn Spanish Grammar) ♫ 52
In this final episode of the goal-setting series, we’re going to tackle the topic of grammar. I know Spanish grammar can be very confusing. Although it might be complicated, there is a way to master Spanish grammar easily wi...