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In this episode we'll review a dialogue from the Dominican Spanish 101 course. Maria introduces her friend Christian to her friend Lucia on the beach. View the full transcript and translation of this dialogue on the show notes page . Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/47 Conversational Caribbean Spanish Course Package Learn Spanish from Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic for 40% off during the week of Black Friday. Get your discount at http://learnspanishconsalsa.com...

To help you build your Spanish conversation skills, in this episode we'll review a dialogue covering a common situation when you're traveling or even just going to a new place for the first time. In this dialogue between Sara and Myrna, you'll hear how to ask for and give directions. Download the full transcript and translation of this dialogue from the show notes page . Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/46 > LEAVE US A RATING & REVIEW (click here) Let us know how we're doing po...

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 list...

How do you decide what type of Spanish to learn? In this episode, I'll go over some key questions you should ask yourself to pick a type of Spanish. I also explain how to get started if you're not sure what's the best type of Spanish for you to learn. Then, I give you some practical tips you can implement right away so you can focus on your type of Spanish and make progress faster. Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/43 > LEAVE US A RATING & REVIEW (click here) Let us know how we're...

Do you know what type of Spanish you should learn? This is one of the most common questions I get asked. Should you learn Spanish from Spain or Mexican Spanish? What are the differences between different types of Spanish? I'll explain why it's important to pick a type of Spanish to avoid wasting a ton of time and confusion on your journey to Spanish fluency. Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/42 > LEAVE US A RATING & REVIEW (click here) Let us know how we're doing por favor ! Le...

Did you know there are 5 different ways to say "you" in Spanish? Listen to this episode to find out what they all are, and more importantly, when and where you should use them. Even if you already think you know, you'll probably be surprised by at least one of these forms of the word you . ........... 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 authent...

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...

¿Quieres mejorar tu español, pero te sientes estancado? En esta entrevista con Andrea Alger de Spanishland School, hablamos sobre las 3 claves para superar los obstáculos y llegar al siguiente nivel de español. Si tu nivel es principiante y quieres ser intermedio, o si ya eres estudiante intermedio y te gustaría alcanzar el nivel avanzado, este episodio es para ti. Escucha para descubrir las 3 cosas que debes hacer para mejorar. The Learn Spanish Con Salsa is supported by Yabla . Language immers...

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 lear...

En este episodio, revisamos la letra de la canción Rebelión por Joe Arroyo. Aprende vocabulario nuevo, un poquito sobre la historia de Colombia, y como se usa el imperfecto en español. Escucha la canción https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRFwFXcRuXk Ver el video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nhtn3HROvgA Enroll in the Learn Spanish with Music Course http://www.spanishconsalsa.com/join > LEAVE US A RATING & REVIEW (click here) Let us know how we're doing por favor ! Leave us a rating & review in ...

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 > LEAVE US ...

In this episode I'll be sharing a conversation with Kayla who joined the Spanish Con Salsa community and started our Learn Spanish with Music course when we first got started. What surprises me about her story is that she's from a Spanish-speaking family, but it still took her years before she committed herself to speak Spanish fluently. In this episode you'll hear what pushed Kayla to *finally* make real progress and get comfortable talking to native Spanish speakers. > FREE Workshop: How to ...

Have you been trying to improve your Spanish listening skills by just increasing your exposure to Spanish? In this episode, I'll explain why many of the activities you may have tried are a waste of time, and what to do instead if you *really* want to improve your Spanish listening comprehension skills quickly. I go deeper into the topic in my free online workshop, How to Train Your Ear to Understand the Fast Pace of Spoken Spanish . Sign up now for free @ http://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/li...

Do you struggle to keep up when listening to native Spanish speakers because they talk too fast? If so, this episode is for you. I'm going to share the 5 top reasons you have a hard time understanding spoken Spanish, and how you can fix this problem once and for all. I go deeper into the topic in my free online workshop, How to Train Your Ear to Understand the Fast Pace of Spoken Spanish . Sign up now for free @ http://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/listen *Available for Limited Time Only* Show ...

Do you want to travel to Latin America, immerse yourself in the culture, make new friends, and practice your Spanish? In this episode, I give you 5 expert tips to turn your next trip into an authentic travel experience, not just a normal vacation. Find out how to prepare in advance to take advantage of the opportunity to improve your Spanish while abroad...even if it's for just one week. Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/32 >>> Rate & Review <<< Let us know how we're doing por f...

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...

In this episode of the podcast I'll be talking to Jen Ruiz, a lawyer turned solo travel blogger and Amazon bestselling author. She is also a TEDx speaker and has been featured by The Washington Post, Huffington Post and ABC News. Jen documents her adventures on her website, Jen on a Jet Plane. This is part 1 of a 2-part conversation with Jen. In this episode, we talk about her travel hacks and must see destinations in Puerto Rico beyond the island's main city of San Juan. Show Notes: https://ww...

Struggling to go from beginner to conversational fluency? In this episode, I talk to Shay Spence, the founder of Español en 3000 . We talk all about how he improved his conversational Spanish and some of his tips for how you can do the same. He also shares a little about the culture of Medellín and some Colombian slang that will be good to know if you plan to visit the country. At the end of our conversation, I'll give you more information on how you can get a special 7-day free trial for Españ...

Have you heard that watching TV in Spanish can help you reach fluency? In this episode, I give you my personal recommendations for 7 Netflix series you can watch in Spanish. You'll find learning Spanish with TV series entertaining, addictive, and informative. Most importantly, they’ll increase your Spanish exposure and help you improve or maintain your level of fluency. Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/netflix >>> Rate & Review <<< Let us know how we're doing por favor ! Leave ...

One of the hardest skills to build as a Spanish learner is the ability to have a conversation with a native Spanish speaker. Eavesdropping on native Spanish speakers can help you hear what sounds natural in a conversation, but sometimes you need a little insight on what you're hearing. In this episode, we'll break down a dialogue and give you some tips you can put into practice the next time you talk to someone. Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/27 >>> Rate & Review <<< Let us kno...

Lindsay Griffiths is a doctoral student in the English department at Princeton University. She earned her BA in English Literature and Spanish/English Translation from CUNY Hunter College. She is a published translator and is currently pursuing her studies in African-American and Afro-Latinx literature. In this episode, Lindsay talks about the #1 challenge to successfully translating between Spanish and English. She also shares how you can create your own language immersion environment to impro...

This is part 1 of the new series: Historias de viaje (Travel Stories). I’m sharing my real life (crazy) travel stories. In this first installment, I talk about my trip to Rio de Janerio. I wanted to go to Carnival, but I ended up taking an unexpected detour to another country after being detained by federal police in Brazil. Want to know how I avoided being deported back to the United States? Listen to find out. Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/25 >>> Rate & Review <<< Let us kno...

In this episode, I share my favorite resources for intermediate Spanish learners. Once you get beyond the beginner phase, you'll need resources to help you get to the next level and make continuous improvement. Listen for how to use the best tools that will work for you at this stage in learning. Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/intermediate Links and Resources WordReference.com Reverso.net Audible.com (Related: How to 10X Your Spanish Vocabulary with Audiobooks ) Spanish Pod 101...