🎙️Episodes
Feb. 14, 2023
Cancioncitas de amor ♫ 163
In this episode, we'll review my top 7 songs for Día de San Valentín (Valentine's Day) 💘 I'll also give some common Spanish expressions you can use in everyday conversation, and Spanish grammar you can learn from the song lyr...
![The Black Expat: Finding Peace of Mind in the Dominican Republic (Interview with Kayla Rodriguez) ♫ 106 [ENCORE]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/8svji97lpfvvwahgkkf5r3690nrk?.jpg "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]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/variants/5b5em6ep3ki0jp13nwt38rzvsm8d/6861a7550229613e3387373f20ad829ba4bc5767dd8eb92e70a0abe304d4e657.jpeg "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...
Jan. 18, 2023
12 Questions to Keep Spanish Conversations Flowing ♫ 162
After you start a conversation, it can be difficult to keep it going--especially if you lack vocabulary and aren't sure what to say next. This can leave you struggling to keep a conversation going in Spanish. Avoid those awkw...
Jan. 10, 2023
Atomic Habits for Spanish Language Learners ♫ 161
It's time to set your Spanish goals, but you want to make sure you actually get them done this time around. Enter Atomic Habits by James Clear. I'll give you the top tips from this bestseller that you can apply to language le...
![The 7 Habits of Effective Language Learners for 2023 (Interview with Jael Torres and Maribel Zapata) ♫ 120 [ENCORE]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/variants/oezlewwp1irwqosje2c2a4hbqwko/6861a7550229613e3387373f20ad829ba4bc5767dd8eb92e70a0abe304d4e657.jpeg "The 7 Habits of Effective Language Learners for 2023 (Interview with Jael Torres and Maribel Zapata) ♫ 120 [ENCORE]")
Jan. 3, 2023
The 7 Habits of Effective Language Learners for 2023 (Interview with Jael Torres and Maribel Zapata) ♫ 120 [ENCORE]
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...
Dec. 27, 2022
5 Reasons You're Not Fluent in Spanish...Yet ♫ 160
Have you been learning Spanish for some time, but still aren't sure what it will take to get fluent? If so, this episode is for you. I explain the top 5 reasons you're not fluent in Spanish yet, even if you've been learning t...
Dec. 20, 2022
Conversation Hacks for When You Don't Understand Native Speakers ♫ 159
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...
![Learn Indirect Objects with Salsa Music [Aires de Navidad] ♫ 158](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/variants/0eq54wp2i37jjhus93k4a64rv8we/60854458c4d1acdf4e1c2f79c4137142d85d78e379bdafbd69bd34c85f5819ad.jpg "Learn Indirect Objects with Salsa Music [Aires de Navidad] ♫ 158")
Dec. 14, 2022
Learn Indirect Objects with Salsa Music [Aires de Navidad] ♫ 158
In this episode, you'll learn some helpful shortcuts on when to use indirect objects in Spanish, while reviewing a few examples from the classic salsa song "Aires de Navidad" by Hector Lavoe and Willie Colón. > Did you like t...
Dec. 6, 2022
Conversaciones decembrinas de Colombia ♫ 157
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 ...
Nov. 29, 2022
Coquito y Parrandas: Celebrando Navidad en Puerto Rico ♫ 156
In this episode, you’ll learn how Puerto Ricans celebrate Christmas, and how they own the holidays by adding unique and traditional elements to make it fun and parrandera. Note: In order to access the transcript from the conv...
Nov. 22, 2022
Learn Family Members in Spanish with Music ♫ 155
Are you going to see extended family this holiday season? In this episode, we'll help you learn how to talk all about la familia política or in-laws and other family members with a fun bachata song. > Did you like this episo...
![Explore Latin American Culture through Stories Pt. I (Interview With Carolina Quiroga, Tres Cuentos) ♫ 73 [ENCORE]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/variants/fqkbevzzbmjkyemm0edzpd98u243/60854458c4d1acdf4e1c2f79c4137142d85d78e379bdafbd69bd34c85f5819ad.jpg "Explore Latin American Culture through Stories Pt. I (Interview With Carolina Quiroga, Tres Cuentos) ♫ 73 [ENCORE]")
Nov. 15, 2022
Explore Latin American Culture through Stories Pt. I (Interview With Carolina Quiroga, Tres Cuentos) ♫ 73 [ENCORE]
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 w...
![Learn Spanish Verbs with Music [El día de mi suerte] ♫ 107 [ENCORE]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/variants/i2rr1k4ov5ovkdeteie0100e2g1y/60854458c4d1acdf4e1c2f79c4137142d85d78e379bdafbd69bd34c85f5819ad.jpg "Learn Spanish Verbs with Music [El día de mi suerte] ♫ 107 [ENCORE]")
Nov. 1, 2022
Learn Spanish Verbs with Music [El día de mi suerte] ♫ 107 [ENCORE]
Learn the lyrics to the salsa song El día de mi suerte by Hector Lavoe. You'll learn how to easily identify Spanish verbs in the future tense and imperfect past tense. Plus, there's some tricky grammar in the song that we'l...
![Learn Colombian Spanish with Music: Mi Encanto [Part 2] ♫ 154](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/variants/ipv7ou4nl4wnx2q78jbpkxisnstu/60854458c4d1acdf4e1c2f79c4137142d85d78e379bdafbd69bd34c85f5819ad.jpg "Learn Colombian Spanish with Music: Mi Encanto [Part 2] ♫ 154")
Oct. 18, 2022
Learn Colombian Spanish with Music: Mi Encanto [Part 2] ♫ 154
In this episode, we'll be reviewing a song by Carlos Vives from the Disney movie 'Encanto.' Spanish con Salsa Language Coach Maribel Zapata breaks down the song lyrics and tells us all about Colombian culture. Note: This epis...
![Learn Colombian Spanish with Music: Mi Encanto [Part 1] ♫ 153](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/variants/58m66317q4ub2httejhrqsdj8gmt/60854458c4d1acdf4e1c2f79c4137142d85d78e379bdafbd69bd34c85f5819ad.jpg "Learn Colombian Spanish with Music: Mi Encanto [Part 1] ♫ 153")
Oct. 11, 2022
Learn Colombian Spanish with Music: Mi Encanto [Part 1] ♫ 153
In this week's episode, you'll learn all about Colombian Spanish and culture through the country's music. Language Coach Maribel Zapata talks about music genres in Colombia from vallenato to salsa. Note: This episode is in Sp...
![How to Achieve Conversational Fluency and Colombian Spanish ♫ 29 [ENCORE]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/variants/jk5s0yhmkovflr3r1kgu3vq1j2sg/6861a7550229613e3387373f20ad829ba4bc5767dd8eb92e70a0abe304d4e657.jpeg "How to Achieve Conversational Fluency and Colombian Spanish ♫ 29 [ENCORE]")
Oct. 4, 2022
How to Achieve Conversational Fluency and Colombian Spanish ♫ 29 [ENCORE]
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 ...
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...
![Learn Spanish Reflexive Verbs with Music [No Hago Más Na'] ♫ 86 [ENCORE]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/variants/bhhquvc8pm849cz7io3zk6ss86l7/6861a7550229613e3387373f20ad829ba4bc5767dd8eb92e70a0abe304d4e657.jpeg "Learn Spanish Reflexive Verbs with Music [No Hago Más Na'] ♫ 86 [ENCORE]")
June 21, 2022
Learn Spanish Reflexive Verbs with Music [No Hago Más Na'] ♫ 86 [ENCORE]
Learn how to use reflexive verbs to describe your daily routine in Spanish with the lyrics to the song No Hago Más Na' by El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico. Show Notes: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/86 > LEAVE US A RATING &...
![The Secret to Unlock Your Spanish Listening Skills (Interview with Daniel Raynaud, Jiveworld) ♫ 109 [ENCORE]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/variants/77ezv0xpxa4b5se78d23ieb3q5xy/6861a7550229613e3387373f20ad829ba4bc5767dd8eb92e70a0abe304d4e657.jpeg "The Secret to Unlock Your Spanish Listening Skills (Interview with Daniel Raynaud, Jiveworld) ♫ 109 [ENCORE]")
June 14, 2022
The Secret to Unlock Your Spanish Listening Skills (Interview with Daniel Raynaud, Jiveworld) ♫ 109 [ENCORE]
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 ...
![How Do I Understand the Natural Speed of Spanish? ♫ 80 [ENCORE]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/variants/pvd5qp3symd98inyzzyhobfovamf/6861a7550229613e3387373f20ad829ba4bc5767dd8eb92e70a0abe304d4e657.jpeg "How Do I Understand the Natural Speed of Spanish? ♫ 80 [ENCORE]")
June 7, 2022
How Do I Understand the Natural Speed of Spanish? ♫ 80 [ENCORE]
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 ...
![5 Tips to Prepare for Summer Travel to Spanish-Speaking Countries ♫ 119 [ENCORE]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/variants/d4ga5e5ueht85x6p7m8o25oq4oh9/6861a7550229613e3387373f20ad829ba4bc5767dd8eb92e70a0abe304d4e657.jpeg "5 Tips to Prepare for Summer Travel to Spanish-Speaking Countries ♫ 119 [ENCORE]")
May 31, 2022
5 Tips to Prepare for Summer Travel to Spanish-Speaking Countries ♫ 119 [ENCORE]
If you're thinking about traveling to a Spanish-speaking country this summer, I know you'll want to be able to chat with native speakers while you're there. There are specific tactics you can use to help you improve your Span...
![5 Travel Tips to Create the Perfect Spanish Immersion Experience ♫ 32 [ENCORE]](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/variants/kh893nccle6xuw2x46p44taj0p9j/6861a7550229613e3387373f20ad829ba4bc5767dd8eb92e70a0abe304d4e657.jpeg "5 Travel Tips to Create the Perfect Spanish Immersion Experience ♫ 32 [ENCORE]")
May 3, 2022
5 Travel Tips to Create the Perfect Spanish Immersion Experience ♫ 32 [ENCORE]
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 ...
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...