🎙️Episodes

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
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...
Guest: Kelly Delgado
March 25, 2024

Conversaciones Decembrinas de Colombia ♫ 157 [ENCORE]

During the fiestas decembrinas (winter holidays), Colombians have a special way of celebrating. In this episode, you'll hear a conversation about making plans with family and all the tasty dishes made in a typical Colombian h...
March 19, 2024

How to Reach Spanish Conversational Fluency in 90 Days

[DOWNLOAD] Quick Guide to Your First Spanish Conversation >> Click here to download or go to www.spanishconversationguide.com - Step-by-step guide to know *exactly* what to say when you meet a native Spanish speaker in less t...
March 19, 2024

Learn Spanish Expressions with Salsa Music [La vida es un carnaval] ♫ 82 [ENCORE]

Learn how to use the word 'hay' in Spanish with the lyrics to the song La vida es un carnaval by Celia Cruz. We'll review several expressions that use hay from the song, and some ways you can incorporate them into your every...
March 12, 2024

Learn Colombian Spanish with Reggaeton Music: Qué Pena by Maluma feat. J Balvin ♫ 192

In this episode we take a look at the lyrics of the reggaeton song Qué Pena by Maluma and J Balvin, very famous Colombian singers. 🎤 We talk about the two different ways to say to know in Spanish and how we use it depending o...
March 5, 2024

Conversation Hacks for When You Don't Understand Native Speakers ♫ 159 [ENCORE]

Have you ever been in a conversation with a native Spanish speaker and you have NO IDEA what they said to you? Then you ended up freezing up and looking completely lost with a blank stare on your face? If this has ever happen...
Feb. 20, 2024

Learn Spanish Adjectives with Music: Las Caras Lindas ♫ 191

In this episode, host Tamara Marie dives into the song “Las Caras Lindas” 🎶 by Ismael Rivera, a renowned salsa singer from Puerto Rico. Against the backdrop of Black History Month, we delve into the significance of Afro-Latin...
Feb. 13, 2024

The Black Expat: City Life in Mexico (Interview with Adalia Aborisade) ♫ 113 [ENCORE]

Adalia Aborisade is not your typical expat. She left the US in 2016 and moved with her daughter and dog to Honduras. She has since settled in Mexico City, opting to retire to city life instead of white sand beaches. In our co...
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...
Jan. 30, 2024

15 Must-Know Spanish Phrases for Phone and Zoom Calls ♫ 190

In this episode, we're zooming into the virtual world of communication! 🗨 Whether you've been navigating Zoom calls for work, catching up with friends, or taking online Spanish lessons, we've got some spicy tips to help you s...
Jan. 23, 2024

Texting in Spanish: 14 Phrases to Make You Sound Like a Native ♫ 189

Have you ever wondered how a casual text conversation looks in Spanish? Or maybe you've received a text from a Spanish-speaking friend and found yourself puzzled by some abbreviations or slang? ¡No te preocupes! (no worries!)...
Jan. 16, 2024

Español de Nicaragua vs. República Dominicana ♫ 188

Do you ever get confused with all the differences in the Spanish language from country to country? In this episode, host Tamara Marie is joined by language coaches Kesia Sosa from the Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 and Jael Torrez fro...
Jan. 9, 2024

Reflejos de 2023: Una conversación con Kesia Sosa y Jael Torrez ♫ 187

In this episode, host Tamara Marie is joined by Language Coaches Kesia Sosa and Jael Torrez. They reflect on the best movies, music, and surprises from the year 2023, and discuss plans and goals for the upcoming year. Do you...
Jan. 3, 2024

The #1 Secret to Stay Consistent with Your Spanish in 2024 ♫ 140

Do you struggle to stay consistent with learning Spanish each and every day and every week? Do you have times where you start studying, you make a little bit of progress and then you stop again and again? Or have you ever got...
Dec. 26, 2023

The Power of Community in Language Learning ♫ 136 [ENCORE]

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...
Dec. 19, 2023

What is Your Language Learning Type? ♫ 134 [ENCORE]

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 identif...
Dec. 12, 2023

Expand your Spanish Vocabulary with Music [El Jefe] ♫ 186

In this episode, we'll review the song El Jefe by Colombian artist Shakira in collaboration with Mexican group Fuerza Regida. Through the lyrics you'll learn Spanish phrases you can use in conversation to express things you w...
Dec. 5, 2023

Learn the Spanish Future Tense with Music [Llorarás] ♫ 97 [ENCORE]

Learn how to use the future tense in Spanish with the salsa song Llorarás by Oscar D'Leon. We'll also review some common phrases in the future tense from the song lyrics, and an opportunity for how you can take your Spanish l...
Nov. 28, 2023

5 Questions You Should Know How to Answer in Spanish ♫ 147 [ENCORE]

Do you want to become conversationally fluent, but you still hesitate when you're asked basic questions in Spanish? In this episode, I'll share 5 questions you absolutely must know how to answer in Spanish. Listen to this epi...
Nov. 21, 2023

5 Quick Tips to Reboot Your Spanish Study Routine ♫ 70 [ENCORE]

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...