🏆 Language Learner Success Stories 🎙️Episodes

There's No Perfect Time to Get Fluent, A Conversation with Phillip Hargrove ♫ 185 [ENCORE]
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 …
The Secret to Speaking Spanish Confidently (Interview with Brittany Jones) ♫ 224
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 …
How to Stay Motivated and Make Consistent Progress with Spanish  ♫ 15 [ENCORE]
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...
From Shy to Fluent: How to Gain Confidence in Conversations with Native Speakers
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...
The 5 Myths Keeping You from Spanish Fluency ♫ 209
Sept. 3, 2024

The 5 Myths Keeping You from Spanish Fluency ♫ 209

Are the voices in your head holding you back from becoming fluent in Spanish? In this episode, we're uncovering the 5 biggest myths that could be standing in your way. Spoiler: they're all lies! 🙅🏾 Listen to find out: Which o...
Persistence Pays Off: Cynthia’s Spanish Success Story ♫ 208
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...
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]
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...
Marla's Bilingual Story: From Puerto Rico to Pro Interpreter ♫ 203
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...
Language Coaching for Spanish Fluency with Maribel Zapata ♫ 196
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 ...
Creciendo en Cuba: Una Conversación con Kelly Delgado ♫ 193
April 1, 2024

Creciendo en Cuba: Una Conversación con Kelly Delgado ♫ 193

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 anot...
How to Conquer Your Fear of Speaking Spanish: Dani's Story ♫ 151 [ENCORE]
Feb. 6, 2024

How to Conquer Your Fear of Speaking Spanish: Dani's Story ♫ 151 [ENCORE]

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...
There's No Perfect Time to Get Fluent [A Conversation with Phillip Hargrove] ♫ 185
Nov. 14, 2023

There's No Perfect Time to Get Fluent [A Conversation with Phillip Hargrove] ♫ 185

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 personal...
9 Language Learning Strategies for ADHD Adults ♫ 182
Oct. 3, 2023

9 Language Learning Strategies for ADHD Adults ♫ 182

In this episode, we will be exploring 9 effective strategies for language learning in adults with ADHD and how each of them can assist individuals with this condition in their learning process. From this episode you'll learn:...
How to Defeat Your Anxiety and Speak Spanish with Confidence (Interview with Dani Dancing) ♫ 151 [ENCORE]
Sept. 26, 2023

How to Defeat Your Anxiety and Speak Spanish with Confidence (Interview with Dani Dancing) ♫ 151 [ENCORE]

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...
Busy Nurse & Mom Learns Spanish at Age 40: Interview with Kimberly Winfrey ♫ 171 [ENCORE]
Sept. 19, 2023

Busy Nurse & Mom Learns Spanish at Age 40: Interview with Kimberly Winfrey ♫ 171 [ENCORE]

Do you think you don't have any time to learn Spanish? Spanish Fluency Club member Kimberly Winfrey shares how she juggles work, family life, and her passion for language learning. I'm sure our conversation will give you help...
Busy Nurse & Mom Learns Spanish at Age 40: Interview with Kimberly Winfrey ♫ 171
May 2, 2023

Busy Nurse & Mom Learns Spanish at Age 40: Interview with Kimberly Winfrey ♫ 171

Do you think you don't have any time to learn Spanish? Spanish Fluency Club member Kimberly Winfrey shares how she juggles work, family life, and her passion for language learning. I'm sure our conversation will give you help...
The Black Expat: Finding Peace of Mind in the Dominican Republic (Interview with Kayla Rodriguez) ♫ 106 [ENCORE]
Feb. 7, 2023

The Black Expat: Finding Peace of Mind in the Dominican Republic (Interview with Kayla Rodriguez) ♫ 106 [ENCORE]

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 ...
How to Conquer Your Fear of Speaking Spanish: Dani's Story ♫ 151 [ENCORE]
Jan. 24, 2023

How to Conquer Your Fear of Speaking Spanish: Dani's Story ♫ 151 [ENCORE]

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...
When Should You Change Your Approach to Learning Spanish? ♫ 152
Sept. 6, 2022

When Should You Change Your Approach to Learning Spanish? ♫ 152

From countlessly learning formulated answers on Duolingo to consistently speaking Spanish every week and making measurable progress. This is Rebecca's story of how she decided to switch her approach to learning the language a...
How to Gain Confidence Speaking Spanish without Anxiety (Interview with Dani Dancing) ♫ 151
April 20, 2022

How to Gain Confidence Speaking Spanish without Anxiety (Interview with Dani Dancing) ♫ 151

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...
Spanish Conversational Fluency in 90 Days (Interview with Fluency Club Member Ryan) ♫ 85 [ENCORE]
Jan. 18, 2022

Spanish Conversational Fluency in 90 Days (Interview with Fluency Club Member Ryan) ♫ 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...
Why Living Abroad Won’t Help You Get Fluent: Andrea’s Story ♫ 137
Aug. 17, 2021

Why Living Abroad Won’t Help You Get Fluent: Andrea’s Story ♫ 137

Andrea traveled to Central and South America for over a decade and never got beyond speaking 'survival Spanish' -- even after living abroad and studying Spanish in university. She went from being overwhelmed learning Spanish ...
Como Yohenia aprendió a hablar cinco idiomas en Cuba (Entrevista con Yohenia Irma Mengana: Parte 1) ♫ 116
March 23, 2021

Como Yohenia aprendió a hablar cinco idiomas en Cuba (Entrevista con Yohenia Irma Mengana: Parte 1) ♫ 116

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